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Freedom of Expression
2008-2009
Monmouth College
affirms its belief in and commitment to freedom of expression, discussion,
and inquiry in the following statement of policy:
Any faculty member or
student organization recognized by the faculty may invite any speaker and
may use the facilities of the College, provided (a) that the scheduling of
the speaker’s appearance does not conflict unduly with other events on the
College calendar; (b) that the sponsoring organization provides assurance
that it can defray the expense of the speaker; and (c) that the speaker
agrees to a question-and-answer period following the address.
It should be
recognized that the invitation to an individual to speak to a segment of
the College community does not constitute an endorsement of the speaker or
of his or her views or actions by the College.
Monmouth College also
supports the right of each of its members to examine, discuss, and support
issues and express opinions within limitations set by local, state, and
national statutes. Issues related to our academic community are always
open for discussion, definition, and review. The College's academic
process and its related functions and activities may not be disrupted,
however. An orderly and rational
examination of local and global issues, objectives and values, and of
educational and social systems is expected.
Members of the
College are also expected to make effective use of existing channels of
communication to review limitations, policies and procedures, and to
resolve grievances. Procedures that are disruptive to the academic process
can be destructive to the pursuit of learning, to individual freedom of
expression, and, potentially, to a free society. All members of the
community are urged to protect the academic community from such tactics.
Last Updated:
August 11, 2008 |
