It is a basic principle that every faculty member of whatever rank shall at all times be held responsible for competent and effective performance of duties. Cause for discharge, termination of contract, or demotion in rank shall consist of conduct seriously prejudicial to the college or university system, deliberate infraction of law or commonly accepted standards of morality, failure to cooperate, neglect of duty, inefficiency, or incompetence. However, action to discharge, terminate, or demote shall not be arbitrary or capricious, nor shall it infringe upon academic freedom . The foregoing enumeration of causes shall not be deemed exclusive. The President of the University shall appoint a standing committee of faculty members who shall hear charges brought against a faculty member for termination of contract, discharge, or demotion in academic rank.
Further recourse is available through appropriate court action in due process of law.