Cottey’s view of academic freedom incorporates the principles of academic freedom stated by the American Association of University Professors (AAUP). The full statement can be found in the Faculty Handbook. The section pertaining to students is as follows Faculty share with the College’s administration the duty of providing academic freedom for students. Agreement with an administrator’s or faculty member’s personal opinions shall not be made a condition for academic success. As defined in the AAUP’s 1993 Joint Statement on Rights and Freedoms of Students, these also include freedoms of access to higher education, inquiry and expression, association, limited participation in institutional governance, student publications, and exercise of citizenship. Protection against improper academic evaluation, improper disclosure of academic records, and confusion of institutional authority with civil penalties is also specified.