Faculty are entitled to full freedom in research and in the publication of results, and to freedom in the classroom in discussing their subject, provided they do not introduce controversial matter unrelated to the course.
The institution is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants to programs and to all applicants for employment. No discrimination shall occur in any program or activity of the institution, including activities related to the solicitation of students or employees, on the basis of race, color, religion, religious beliefs, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, age, disability, veteran's status, or any other classification that precludes a person from consideration as an individual. Any such acts are unacceptable and strictly prohibited.
All employees, including faculty, must conduct business within guidelines that prohibit actual or potential conflict of interest — a situation where an employee is positioned to influence a decision that could result in personal gain for themselves or a relative from the institution's external business dealings.
Faculty members who hold positions outside the institution must still be available to respond to student needs and concerns, and to provide the faculty/student interaction that is critical to students' academic study.
Outside work or teaching activities must not distract from the performance of contracted duties and responsibilities, and must not create a conflict of interest. Faculty are not required to divulge all outside work, but are expected to set realistic goals and manage their time so students receive their best efforts. Faculty experiencing difficulty balancing these commitments should seek help from the administration.
Faculty may not provide private instruction, for pay, in the same course or subject area they are teaching (or scheduled to teach), to any student registered for that course. Written approval from the Director is required before providing private instruction in any other course.
When making a statement to the media or the public, faculty must be specific in indicating that the statement represents their personal position or opinion. When a statement is expected to represent official institutional policy, faculty should obtain advice on the appropriateness of commenting as a representative of the institution — good sources are the Director, the President, or legal counsel.