Relationship
of Student Media to the University
| Effective Date: |
6.15.2004 |
Revision Date: |
|
| Chapter Name: |
Student
Programs and Requirements |
Policy Number: |
8.8.1 |
| Policy Name: |
Relationship
of Student Media to the University |
| A
PDF version of this policy is available
via this link. |
UNIVERSITY POLICY STATEMENT
The University recognizes that Student Media is
an independent student-run entity with oversight
provided by the Student Media Board. Student Media
bears the legal responsibility for the content of
all of its publications. Unless otherwise specified,
statements or viewpoints expressed by Student Media
are neither attributable to Eastern Michigan University
nor shall Student Media publications be deemed official
publications of the University.
UNIVERSITY PRACTICE
In implementing this policy, Eastern Michigan University
will:
1. Encourage free expression and ensure that the
members of Student Media are accorded First Amendment
rights under U.S. Constitution.
2. Not take any action that is designed
to censor or control the contents of any Student
Media publication.
3. Implement, in the interest of safety
and the normal operations of the campus environment,
reasonable regulations as to the time, place and
manner of distribution of Student Media publications.
4. Regulate non-content based aspects
of Student Media, including reviewing financial
records and prohibiting any activity or policy that
is in violation of law and/or University policy.
RESPONSIBILITY FOR IMPLEMENTATION
The Vice President for Student Affairs and Enrollment Management is responsible
for the overall implementation, administration and
interpretation of the policy. The Director of Student
Media is responsible for the daily administration
of the policy.
SCOPE OF POLICY COVERAGE
This policy applies to Student Media and all of
its publications at Eastern Michigan University.
| Authority
for Creation or Revision: |
| Minutes of the Board of Regents: June 15, 2004, para. .6286M. |
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