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Part 2 - Academic Manual

4.4.2. Academic Freedom
Academic Freedom is the right of the faculty member, as a scholar and private citizen,
to pursue the truth and express freely what he holds to be true either individually or collectively.
It involves among others freedom to perform as a member of the community of scholars the
primary functions of research, instruction, extension, and publication without constraints and
interference from any individual, organization, or constituted authority. This is best served
through the exercise and enjoyment of the faculty member of, but not limited to the following:
4.4.2.1. Teach and discuss the topics in the field of his/her competence;
4.4.2.2. Right to controversial matters relevant to the subject taught;
4.4.2.3. Explore and try-out different methods which will facilitate learning;
4.4.2.4. Research and disseminate findings through publications and other forms, provided
such activity does not interfere with his/her teaching performance and that, if it
involves pecuniary return, the agreement should conform with the existing University
policies;
4.4.2.5. Express freely one's opinions, thoughts or ideas in both oral and in written form, within
or outside of the University, provided he/she assumes full responsibility for such
personal actions and provided further that these actions do not violate public good and
social order;
4.4.2.6. Accept outside academic related activities such as speaking, writing, and research
provided the preference of his/her job in the University is not sacrificed;
4.4.2.7. Participate in the decision-making and policy formulation processes within the bounds
of University laws and regulations;
4.4.2.8. Be consulted and/or be heard individually or collectively in matters that affect the
faculty; petition for a redress of grievance.

4.4.3. Policy on Sexual Harassment
The University adopts the Anti-Sexual Harassment Act of 1995 (Republic Act No. 7877)
which deplores any unwelcome sexual advances, requests or demands for sexual favor, or other
verbal or physical behavior of sexual nature, committed by a faculty member in the University to
any member of the academic community, including students.

4.4.4. Dress Requirements
Faculty members should dress themselves in appropriate attire. Long or short polo/
barong Tagalog is preferred for male faculty members. The University is a reputable educational
institution and therefore the faculty is encouraged to act as a model of appropriate dress code.
Ostentatious display of jewelry and wearing of heavy or theatrical make-up and tattoos are
prohibited.

4.4.5. Prohibited Attire
The following attire shall be prohibited when performing official duties in the University:

4.4.5.1. Gauzy, transparent or net-like shirt, blouse with over-plunging necklines; sando,
strapless or spaghetti-strap blouse (unless worn as an undershirt) tank-tops, Micro-mini
skirt, walking shorts, cycling shorts, leggings, tights; rubber sandals, rubber slippers,
and "bakya".

4.4.6. Exemptions for the above dress requirements are allowed for the following cases:
4.4.6.1. When the nature of work of the faculty demands that he/she wears clothing other than
those prescribed above;
4.4.6.2. When religious affiliations or creed or any legitimate practice by the faculty in relation
thereto, requires him/her to wear a particular clothing;

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