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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
to pursue the truth and express freely what he holds to be true either individually or col
It involves among others freedom to perform as a member of the community of scho
primary functions of research, instruction, extension, and publication without constra'
interference from any individual, organization, or constituted authority. This is best
through the exercise and enjoyment of the faculty member of, but not limited to the fol
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,
such activity does not interfere with his/her teaching performance and
involves pecuniary return, the agreement should conform with the existing U
policies;
44.2.5. Express freely one's opinions, thoughts or ideas in both oral and in written fo
or outside of the University, provided he/she assumes full responsibility
personal actions and provided further that these actions do not violate public
social order;
4.4.2.6. Accept outside academic related activities such as speaking, writing, and
provided the preference of his/her job in the University is not sacrficed;
4.4.2.7. Participate in the decision-making and policy formulation processes within th
of University laws and regulations;
4.4.2.8. Be consults} and/or be heard individually or collectively in matters that a
faculty; petition for a redress of grievance.

4.4.3. Policy on Sexual Harassment
The University adopts |he Anti-Sexual Harassment Act of 1995 (Republic Act
which deplores any unwelcome sexual advances, requests or demands for sexual favor
verbal or physical behavior of sexual nature, committed by a faculty member in the Un’
any member of the academic community, including students.

4.4.4. Dress Requirements
Faculty members should dress themselves in appropriate attire. Long or s
barong Tagalog is preferred for mate faculty members. The University is a reputable e
institution and therefore the faculty is encouraged to act as a model of appropriate d
Ostentatious display of jewelry and wearing of heavy or theatrical make-up and
prohibited.
4.4.5. Prohibited Attre
The following attire shall be prohibited when performing official duties in the U
4.4.5.1. Gauzy, transparent or net-like shirt, blouse with over-plunging neckline
strapless or spaghetti-strap blouse (unless worn as an undershirt) tank-tops,
skirt, walking shorts, cycling shorts, leggings, tights; rubber sandals, rubbe
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
those prescribed above;
4.4.6.2. When religious affiliations or creed or any legitimate practice by the faculty
thereto, requires him/her to wear a particular clothing;