Core Component 2.D | SIU Carbondale HLC Accreditation | SIU

DRAFT

2.D The institution is committed to freedom of expression and the pursuit of truth in teaching and learning.

Argument

SIU's commitment to freedom of expression and academic freedom/responsibility is stated in the BOT policy. SIUC has two policies in the Employee Handbook that underwrite this commitment, the Policy on Academic Freedom; Rights and Responsibilities and the Social Media Policy. Academic freedom provisions are included in the FA, NTTFA, and GAU Collective Bargaining Agreements. SIUC is committed to the principles of freedom of expression and maintains designated public forum areas available to all members of the community. Reservation of free forum space is available through the SIUC website. The Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities provides information and guidance to SIUC students. 

Sources

• BOT Agreement Faculty Association 2017-2019
• BOT Agreement Graduate Assistants United 2014-2019
• BOT Agreement Non-Tenure Track Faculty Association 2014-2020
• BOT Policies
• SIUC Free Forum
• SIUC Student Rights and Responsibilities