11.1 Faculty Grievance Policy

FNU firmly abides by its commitment to fostering a rich, diverse, and open exchange of ideas. Faculty and students are free to engage in discussions regarding personal opinions without fear of repercussions. In order to promote a healthy and stimulating learning environment, faculty members are encouraged to engage in discussions that challenge students to think critically and analytically. Lectures and classroom debates should be an open forum whereby students’ personal convictions are challenged, thus, instilling in them the ability to create and deliver arguments that are premised in fact instead of conviction. Students too are encouraged to challenge the views of faculty and their peers, again, with the underlying purpose of developing the critical thinking skills that will prove to be essential in any career-path chosen by the student. Despite FNU’s commitment to academic freedom, there may be instances where either faculty or students may feel that this right was infringed upon. Should this occur, the following Policy regarding Infringements upon Academic Freedom, Grade Disputes, and Grievances will be implemented: