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RAKMHSUPOLICIES&PROCEDURESMANUALPolicy Code:5.21PolicyOwner:VPAAVersion& Date:Sep 2024(V 2.0)Page No.:Page 2of 2We aim to create an environment where individuals feel safe expressing themselves and dissenting viewpoints can be heard and debated.Institutional Governance and Shared Decision-MakingWe believe in shared governance, faculty and student involvement, and our institution's decision-making processes. We strive to provide opportunities for meaningful participation and input in academic policy development, curriculum design, and faculty hiring and promotion.External Engagement and Public CommentaryWe support the engagement of our faculty members and students with the broader community, policymakers, and the public. We recognize their expertise and encourage them to contribute to public discourse, provide expert advice, and share their research findings to benefit society and advance knowledge in their respective fields.Protection from RetaliationWe are committed to safeguarding the academic freedom of our community members. We prohibit any form of retaliation or intimidation against individuals who exercise their rights of academic freedom or express dissenting opinions. We ensure that all community members can freely engage in scholarly activities and express their views without fear of adverse consequences.At RAKMHSU, we embrace academic freedom as a cornerstone of our educational community. We are dedicated to nurturing an environment that fosters intellectual growth, critical thinking, and the pursuit of knowledge for the betterment of our students, faculty, and society.Document HistoryVersionDateUpdate InformationAuthor/ReviewerV 1.024/5/2023New PolicyTask Force CommitteeV 2.001/09/2024RevisedVP for Academic Affairs