"Since this is a private personnel matter, UFF will not and cannot comment on any of the specifics of this case," the union said. "The United Faculty of Florida is a labor organization, not an academic panel, and takes no position on Dr. Tracy's research or any personal positions or opinions he may have that informs or guides his work. Our responsibility and focus are to ensure that due process and other rights as stipulated in the collective bargaining agreement are being adhered to as we would for any member of the bargaining unit."