CPI Higher Education Policy & Governance Flashcards
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What does academic freedom protect for postsecondary instructors?
Answer: The right to teach, research, and publish without institutional censorship or political interference
Academic freedom allows faculty to pursue research, express conclusions, and teach controversial material without fear of institutional retaliation.
What is tenure in the context of postsecondary employment?
Answer: A form of continuing employment that protects faculty from dismissal without due process and just cause
Tenure provides job security and due process protections that safeguard academic freedom by making it difficult to dismiss faculty without substantive cause.
How does the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) affect postsecondary institutions?
Answer: It requires institutions to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified students and employees with disabilities
Under the ADA, colleges must ensure equal access for individuals with disabilities through reasonable accommodations in programs, services, and employment.
What is the primary role of a department chair in a postsecondary institution?
Answer: To provide academic and administrative leadership for the department while representing faculty to administration
The department chair serves as the bridge between faculty and administration, managing scheduling, personnel matters, budget, and academic program quality.
What is a collective bargaining agreement (CBA) in a unionized college setting?
Answer: A negotiated contract between the faculty union and the institution covering employment terms and conditions
A CBA is a legally binding contract resulting from negotiations between the faculty union and college administration, covering salary, workload, benefits, and grievance procedures.
What is the purpose of general education requirements in postsecondary degree programs?
Answer: To ensure all students develop broad foundational knowledge in communication, quantitative reasoning, and critical thinking
General education requirements provide a common intellectual foundation across disciplines, preparing graduates for informed citizenship and lifelong learning.