The Institution administration grants individual instructors the academic freedom to teach assigned courses utilizing the methodology and techniques that the instructor, in his/her professional judgment, deems most appropriate for each course. This includes the selection of appropriate course materials, instructional equipment, and other educational resources. An instructor’s academic freedom shall not interfere with his/her responsibility to administer and implement the academic policies of the Institution. The Institution administration values the professional experience, education, and judgment of its instructors. Instructors’ opinions and suggestions provide critical insight into the planning for institutional effectiveness including assessment of student learning outcomes, the evaluation and revision of existing curriculum, and the assistance in the development of new educational programs. This policy applies only to the instructor’s academic freedom to present coursework in assigned classes and in no way affects any other aspect of the instructor’s legal relationship to the Institution.