Article II. Academic Freedom, Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action

Section 2.1

Academic freedom, equal opportunity, and affirmative action are principles to be honored throughout the University, but they are particularly significant in academic personnel policy.

Section 2.2

The standards and interpretations of the American Association of University Professors on matters of academic freedom as set forth in the 1940 Statement of Principles on Academic Freedom and Tenure shall serve as the basic guidelines for the maintenance of academic

Section 2.3

These standards and interpretations as to academic freedom shall apply to all persons who are members, of the, professional staff of the University who perform teaching or research functions whether or not such persons occupy "academic positions" as that term is defined herein. No member of the professional staff of the University shall be dismissed, suspended or denied employment, or otherwise penalized, if said action would constitute a breach or infringement of said standards and interpretations as to academic freedom.

Section 2.4

In all personnel decisions, there shall be equal opportunity for all persons without, regard to, race, color, religion, sex, age or national origin. Consistent with this principle, affirmative action shall be taken to seek and maintain adequate representation of women and minority group members throughout the University. All applicable federal and state laws and regulations relating to equal employment opportunity and affirmative action are incorporated herewith, together with campus and University plans and procedures which have been, promulgated to implement such laws and regulations.