Common use of Faculty Responsibilities Clause in Contracts

Faculty Responsibilities. The principles of academic freedom shall be accompanied by corresponding principles of Faculty responsibility. While workload and additional Faculty responsibilities may be provided for elsewhere in this Agreement, the following are among the basic responsibilities of the Faculty: a. Teaching 1) Students: Students are central to the mission and very existence of the University. Their needs may vary by department and by the level of the degree program in which they are involved. Students shall receive help outside the classroom from members of the Faculty. Faculty members shall mentor students in their academic pursuits and respond to student questions about academic concerns, career possibilities, and other aspects of the student’s professional development according to the student’s needs as individuals and within the context of the program in which they are enrolled.