C  H*In accordance with its statutes, ITAM acknowledges three basic principles as standards for its
activity: university autonomy, academic freedom and communality. Its mission is to contributeto the individual’s comprehensive education and to develop a freer, more just, and prosperous
society. It aims to reach the highest levels of academic and human excellence in the quest fortruth, righteousness and beauty.

To achieve these objectives, ITAM’s activities – teaching, learning, research and the dissemination of knowledge – require a community environment and an atmosphere of trust and respect,based on freedom, equal rights and responsibilities, and the contribution of all members of thecommunity.
Belonging to the ITAM community is the product of the mutual will of each member and theinstitution. This means that all of those who make up this community will be governed andguided by the following principles:E

Develop one’s own abilities and virtues to the extent possible, in order to achieve the highest goals,
through effort, dedication and ethical commitment
Recognize that leadership must be based on the responsibility and merits of those who exercise it.

F    
Exercise the right to use intelligence and critical thinking in the quest for truth, righteousness andbeauty
Encourage and defend respectful dialogue and promote it in all areas.

A 
Profess the right to teach, learn, do research and disseminate knowledge in an open environment, inaccordance with the educational philosophy, objectives, programs and principles of the institution.

I  
Act with adherence to the truth and the greater good, assuming at all times the obligations andconsequences of one’s own acts or omissions.

I 
Always adhere to the truth, transparency and honor, and reject any form of fraud or lack of integrity in academic work.
Respect and acknowledge the work and intellectual contributions of each person and ensure that
all members of the community do the same.

* Originally published as "Declaration of Principles” in September 2020.
1 Estatutos y Reglamentos del ITAM, “Estatuto General,” Chapter II, Article 6°, 2013

N-    
Value diversity – ethnic, linguistic, cultural, economic, social, ideological, religious, gender, identity,
sexual orientation, interests and skills – as a factor that enriches the institution and its communitylife.

Refrain from performing any act or from adopting behavior that harms the dignity of other people.

L
Comply with the current legal order and abide by the statutes, rules and other regulations of the institute.
Promote the observance of these norms by all members of the community.

C    
Respect and appreciate each individual and contribute in solidarity to their full development.

Encourage the active participation and integration of each member in the life of the community.

Maintain attitudes and actions that promote a peaceful and harmonious environment, as well as refrainfrom adopting behavior or carrying out acts of violence that harm any member of the community or theinstitute.
Recognize the value of the ITAM university community and contribute to the achievement of its objectives and its enhancement.