Equality is a cardinal rule in Academia. In a properly functioning community of scholars, despite differences in tenure, assignment, and scholarly focus, no hierarchy exists. Mutual Respect and Civility are cornerstones of professional ethics. To harass, denigrate, or discriminate against a colleague or student is unprofessional. Shared Power is a carefully guarded tradition in the organization and operation of academic institutions.
Power flows upward, rather than top-down as in a business or military organization.
Verifiable Facts and Critical Reasoning shape group and individual actions. Dogma, bigotry, expediency, and political correctness have no standing as criteria in the search for truth, in teaching, or in academic administration. Institutional Integrity is Protected. Professors fulfill their responsibilities in full measure, submerging personal ambitions when they conflict with orderly and proper institutional operations. B. No state officers or state employees should accept employment or engage in any business or professional activity which they might reasonably expect would require or induce them to disclose confidential information acquired by reason of their official position.