Academic Freedom Document

In June 2013, the Faculty Senate ratified an Academic Freedom Resolution to protect academic freedoms at UMB, including:

1. Freedom of research and publication
2. Freedom to determine standards
3. Freedom of teaching
4. Freedom of internal criticism
5. Freedom of participation in public debate

The full document is available for download by clicking on the link below.

Academic Freedom Document, June 2013

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Shared Governance Statement

Shared governance is a priority at the University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB). We believe in a shared responsibility among staff, faculty, administration, and students to promote a collaborative process whereby UMB and the faculty, staff, and students have regular dialogue on important issues of concern to the parties. The common shared objective is to enhance the goals of the institution.

See USM policy
for specific examples