Academic Freedom

Delta College and Adjunct Faculty are committed to academic freedom, meaning the freedom of expression and the pursuit of truth in teaching and student learning.

Adjunct Faculty are entitled to freedom of expression within the classroom on all matters that are academically relevant to course content as measured by professional standards. However, Adjunct Faculty should not introduce into their teaching controversial matters that have no relation to their subject.

Academic freedom gives both Adjunct Faculty and students the right to express their views in speech, writing, and through electronic and other communication both on and off campus without fear of sanction and/or institutional censorship unless the manner of expression substantially impairs the rights of others.

Adjunct Faculty will use the class texts and outcome-based course outlines/syllabi that have been designated by the Associate Dean, Dean, or designee. If such materials are not available or do not exist, Adjunct Faculty may choose and/or develop materials using a course design that follows the College's guidelines for being outcome-based, with approval by the Associate Dean, Dean, or designee.