TAMIU Student Handbook 2019-2020

Page 9 of 86 Section 2.05 Freedom of Access to Higher Education TAMIU is committed to providing an educational and work environment that is conducive to the personal and professional development of every student. TAMIU is responsible for providing an equal opportunity environment and is accountable for creating an atmosphere that values and nurtures community, respect and accessibility. TAMIU is committed to serving the State’s students and citizens through education, leadership development, research and service. TAMIU does not discriminate or permit harassment or retaliation on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. TAMIU will investigate all complaints of discrimination, and retaliation in accordance with applicable laws Texas A&M University System Policy and Regulation , and University rules, procedures, and this Code. Students are entitled to pursue an education free of improper interference. Any person who engages in improper interference or disruption is subject University disciplinary action and/or legal action. Section 2.06 Freedom in the Class The professor, in the classroom and in conference, will encourage free discussion, inquiry, and expression. Student performance will be evaluated solely on the basis of academic standards enumerated in the learning outcomes and objectives of a course or program and not on opinions or conduct in matters unrelated to those standards. Protection of Freedom of Expression: Students are free to take reasoned exception to the data or views expressed in any course of study and to withhold judgment about matters of opinion, but they are responsible for learning the content of any course or program in which they are enrolled. Students have the right to be evaluated for their participation and work in the classroom in accordance with the parameters indicated in the course syllabus. A syllabus will be provided online or in print to each student at the first-class meeting. In the event that the student believes that they have not been properly evaluated, the student may initiate an appeal as outlined in the TAMIU Faculty Handbook. An online version can be found by visiting: http://www.tamiu.edu/senate/handbook.shtml . Protection Against Improper Disclosure: Information about student views, gender identity, sexual orientation, beliefs, and political associations, which professors acquire in the course