In fulfilling its mission, the institution acts with integrity; its conduct is ethical and responsible.
2.A. Integrity: Actions taken by the institution’s governing board, administration, faculty and staff demonstrate adherence to established policies and procedures.
2.B. Transparency: The institution presents itself accurately and completely to students and the public with respect to its educational programs and any claims it makes related to the educational experience.
2.C. Board Governance: In discharging its fiduciary duties, the institution’s governing board is free from undue external influence and empowered to act in the best interests of the institution, including the students it serves.
2.D. Academic Freedom and Freedom of Expression: The institution supports academic freedom and freedom of expression in the pursuit of knowledge as integral to high-quality teaching, learning and research.
2.E. Knowledge Acquisition, Discovery and Application: The institution adheres to policies and procedures that ensure responsible acquisition, discovery and application of knowledge.
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