As provided in Section 2.5.1 of the University Redbook, The University of Louisville Board of Trustees affirms the belief that “Membership in the academic community imposes on students, faculty, staff, administrators, and trustees of the University an obligation to adhere to standards of academic honesty, to respect the dignity of others, to acknowledge their right to express differing opinions, and to foster and defend intellectual honesty, freedom of inquiry and instruction, and free expression both on and off the campus.” (UofL Redbook Sec. 2.5.1)

The University of Louisville does not discriminate on the basis of an individual’s political or social viewpoint and promotes intellectual diversity within the University. No individual shall be required to endorse or condemn a specific ideology, political viewpoint, or social viewpoint to be eligible for hiring, contract renewal, tenure, promotion, admission, or graduation.

Nothing in this policy is intended to impede the members of the university community in the exercise of their rights to free speech and the provisions should be interpreted consistent with the Campus Free Speech Protection Act, KRS 164.348.

This policy shall be published in the University REDBOOK, student handbook, and faculty handbook and shall also be displayed on a prominent, publicly accessible page of the University’s website.

REMEDIES

Allegations of non-compliance with this Policy should be submitted to the University’s Integrity and Compliance Office for appropriate routing and review.

Persons found to have violated the provisions set forth in this policy will be subject to disciplinary action and penalties as set forth in applicable University of Louisville Policies.

These penalties may include, but are not limited to, suspension, demotion, termination, or in the case of students, dismissal.

KRS 164.2896

The Redbook, Section 2.5.1