Appendix 2: Academic Freedom
All members of the University of South Carolina Aiken community, including students, faculty and staff, are expected to conduct themselves in a manner that does not infringe the academic freedom of members of the academic community. Scholarly, educational, or artistic expression in written, oral, graphic, or any other form, which is permitted by law shall not be limited by this policy.
The university’s prohibition against harassment is not meant to inhibit or prohibit educational content or discussions inside or outside of the classroom that include germane but controversial or sensitive subject matters protected by academic freedom. Where speech or conduct is protected by policy, academic freedom and/or free speech rights, it will not be considered a violation of this Policy, although supportive measures or remedies may be offered to those impacted.
See policy STAF 6.28 Academic Freedom