The purpose of this policy is to uphold academic freedom as an unwavering principle of Parami University. 

Scope

This is an institution-wide policy, affecting all students, academic staff and administrative staff, as well as the trustees of the University. 

Referenced Laws, Regulations, and/or Policies 

“In order to qualify for a license, a postsecondary degree granting educational institution shall demonstrate that adequate policies and procedures to protect academic freedom are in place” (D.C. Mun. Regs. Tit. 5, § A8004.8.f) 

Compliance/Policy Statement 

Parami University regards academic freedom as one of the eight founding values of the University. The academic freedom is a value that must be cultivated and practiced throughout all academic programs, activities, and divisions inside and outside class. The entire administration of the University, in addition to the academic staff, must actively put in place supporting structures and systems necessary to ensure academic freedom throughout the University. Parami University believes that freedom and responsibility go together. The University must ensure that no member of the University feels threatened or oppressed for expressing their views, beliefs, and opinions so long as doing so is done in good faith and responsibly without violating other members’ rights. It is particularly important that all academic staff are honored and honor the principles of academic freedom. Academic staff shall have full freedom of instruction and expression. There shall be no restriction placed upon the academic staff’s freedom of exposition of the subject both within and outside of the classroom. This freedom comes with the responsibility of the academic staff to ensure that they do not violate students’ freedom to express or not to express their views. Violations of academic freedom will be addressed accordingly as articulated further in the Faculty Conduct Policy and its corresponding procedures as well as the Student Conduct and Safe Learning Procedure. This academic freedom shall also be exercised by librarians as well as researchers of the University. No librarian nor researcher shall be subjected to oppression in their use of academic freedom in performing their professional duties. 

Review

The Academic Department is responsible for ensuring compliance with this policy in various offices of the University. 

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