Accordingly, six principles affirm standards of academic freedom, faculty participation in standards and curriculum, and faculty decisions on academic personnel as the AAUP first established principles of governance. The statement maintains that participation in shared governance should be extended, acknowledging that the way in which participation is expanded will vary from institution to institution; “but each group whose work contributes to the academic enterprise should be involved in a manner appropriate to institutional functions and responsibility”.
This sequence of events results in six fundamental principles upholding academic freedom standards, faculty engagement in curriculum creation and decision-making processes, and faculty authority over personnel matters as initially outlined by the AAUP. The statement highlights that shared governance participation should be broadened, recognizing that the approach will vary from one institution to another; “but each group playing a role in the academic community should be involved in a manner commensurate with their institutional responsibilities”.