The policy states that "academic freedom is not absolute," and places three key parameters around it.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The UNC Systems’ Committee on University Governance gave an initial nod Wednesday to a formal definition for academic freedom.

The university system dropped proposed language saying teaching “clearly unrelated to the course description” wouldn’t be protected. The AAUP remained opposed.

AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom. Read our AI Policy. Academic freedom is “essential” to the mission of the UNC System, according to its code. But what does it actually protect? The UNC ...

The board also voted to raise tuition for in-state undergraduate students for the first time in nine years at its Thursday ...

Every institution of higher learning has policies regarding academic integrity for students, as well as penalties for academic misconduct. The codes of conduct for faculty, however, are more variable.

The UNC System Board of Governors is working toward establishing an official definition of "academic freedom." On Wednesday, the board's Committee on University Governance voted to endorse a system ...