SECTION 1. This Agreement shall uphold, safeguard and promote the terms and conditions of employment for all members of the bargaining unit.

SECTION 2. The parties genuinely share in the commitment of the University to the achievement of optimal human and humane conditions for instruction, research, community engagement, formation, and administration. The parties commit themselves to keep and implement this Agreement, upholding the principles of democratic participation, transparency, academic freedom, fairness and accountability, in truth and in good faith.

SECTION 3. The parties recognize the integral role of the College Faculty in the academic operations and in the promotion of University life and culture in the spirit of Academic Freedom. Further, it is acknowledged that the College Faculty along with other stakeholders in the University can contribute to and participate in the effective operations of the University.

SECTION 4. The University shall afford each individual substantive and procedural due process in all levels of undertakings, investigations, disciplinary actions, conflict resolutions and grievance processes.

SECTION 5. The University shall afford and ensure all College Faculty in the bargaining unit an equal opportunity in all professional, moral and economic rights and responsibilities, privileges and benefits, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, and civil status. Furthermore, the Management and the Union agree to manifest good faith in the implementation of all provisions embodied in this Agreement, and all other pertinent documents, policies, guidelines, and memoranda.

SECTION 6. The Management and the Union affirm their belief in the moral and legal principles supporting an educational, professional and employment environment free from any form of usurpation, coercion, intimidation and harassment.

SECTION 7. The Management and the Union agree to pursue integrity, professionalism and transparency in all its professional, academic, educational and other related actions and transactions.

SECTION 8. The Management and the Union believe in intellectual property development and management to foster a university environment that encourages the generation of new knowledge and creation of useful inventions, technologies, writings, and other intellectual properties by the Faculty.