6.13 Candidates for Public Office:  Permission to Speak on Campus
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Guidelines


A. If a speaker is invited by an instructor to meet with the instructor's class, the arrangements must have the approval of the division director. The following factors will be applicable.


1. The topic should be relevant to the objectives of the course.


2. The speaker should be objective and factual.


3. The speaker should not be forced on a captive audience. Students who so request may be excused from the class session.


4. Opposing viewpoints should be considered. Comparable time must be provided if requested to other candidates for the same office.


B. If a speaker is invited by a College-sanctioned student club or organization, arrangements must have the approval of the Director of Student Life. The following factors will be applicable:


1. The topic should be relevant to the objective of the sponsoring organization.


2. An invitation must be issued to all candidates for the public office that the speaker is seeking.


3. Attendance by students must be on a voluntary basis.


C. If a speaker is invited by an officially recognized employee group or organization, the arrangements must have the approval of the College President. The following factors will be applicable:


1. An invitation must be issued to all candidates for the public office that the speaker is seeking.


2. Attendance by employees and students must be on a voluntary basis.


D. If a request to speak is initiated by the candidate or his/her supporters, organization, or political party,  arrangements must have the approval of the College President. The following factors will be applicable:


1. Arrangements for the event must be accommodated within the regular work schedules of Security and Facilities Management employees.


2. The event must not interrupt the College's regular schedule of classes and activities.


3. Attendance by employees and students must be on a voluntary basis.


4. If so requested, the same opportunity must be provided to other candidates for the same office.

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