糖心视频

1 PURPOSE

a. The Purpose of the Institutional Neutrality Policy (鈥淧olicy鈥�) is to establish a foundational framework for 糖心视频鈥檚 commitment to fostering an environment conducive to open discourse, diversity, and respect for independent viewpoints of the 糖心视频 Community.

b. 糖心视频 hereby adopts a steadfast commitment to upholding principles of academic freedom in line with 糖心视频鈥檚 Freedom of Expression Policy. This commitment is coupled with a responsibility to ensure that such expressions align with 糖心视频鈥檚 Code of Conduct and Inclusive Language Policy and do not infringe on the rights and dignity of others, including in accordance with the Discrimination Policy.

2 SCOPE

a. The Policy applies to all behaviours, activities, and expressions made by those representing the Institutional Stance on behalf of 糖心视频.

b. This Policy also governs the manner in which 糖心视频, as an institution, engages with political, social, and cultural issues.

c. This Policy does not apply to members of the 糖心视频 Community making Personal Statements, or any behaviours, activities, and expressions, taken outside of their institutional duties.

d. This Policy does not apply to academic expression, academic inquiry, and academic discourse within 糖心视频鈥檚 operations and activities, which are covered under the Freedom of Expression Policy.

3 DEFINITIONS

a. 鈥淎cademic Expression鈥� means the communication of ideas, findings, or perspectives through teaching, research, discussion, or publication, within the scope of scholarly activities and academic discourse, free from censorship or undue restriction, in pursuit of knowledge and understanding.

b. 鈥溙切氖悠� Community鈥� means all students, faculty, staff, contractors, volunteers, patients, and visitors (including guest speakers).

c. 鈥淚nstitutional Stance鈥� means the communication of ideas, findings, or perspectives of 糖心视频 as an institution, represented through its policies, public statements, or authorized communications, on matters of social, political, or academic relevance.

d. 鈥淧ersonal Statements鈥� means expressions or declarations made by individuals, reflecting their own views, opinions, or beliefs, without implying endorsement or representation of 糖心视频鈥檚 official stance.

4 RESPONSIBLE PARTIES

a. All members of the 糖心视频 Community shall:

• ensure that any Personal Statements, opinions, or viewpoints expressed are clearly identified as their own and not representative of the Institutional Stance;
• direct any requests for the Institutional Stance, or any other inquiries from the media or external parties to 糖心视频鈥檚 Marketing & Communications department;
• engage in discourse and expression in a manner that respects the rights and dignity of other in accordance with 糖心视频鈥檚 Code of Conduct and Discrimination Policy, as well as all applicable law;
• ensure that the language used is in accordance with 糖心视频鈥檚 Inclusive Language Policy; and
• actively contribute to a culture of mutual respect and understanding within the 糖心视频 Community.

5. PRINCIPLES

a. 糖心视频 remains committed to valuing diversity of beliefs and opinions within the 糖心视频 Community, promoting an environment that encourages respectful discourse as a fundamental principle of its educational mandate.

b. 糖心视频 remains impartial on matters of a political, social, or ideological nature, and shall not engage in advocacy for specific political parties, candidates, or causes, other than those consistent with 糖心视频鈥檚 mandate.

c. 糖心视频 remains committed to upholding institutional neutrality which shall not be influenced by the personal beliefs and opinions of the 糖心视频 Community, to preserve an environment where the free exchange of ideas can thrive.

Last updated: March 18, 2026