M. Complaints or questions regarding the application of this policy should be addressed by use of the College’s official complaint process listed on the College’s website. Commercial Activity on Campus Individuals, organizations and groups, both internal and external to Lawson State Community College, may not conduct commercial transactions or engage in commercial speech on Lawson State Community College property unless authorized pursuant to ACCS Board of Trustees Policy 515.01 and approved by the President in advance. III. Commercial speech means speech in which the speaker is engaged in commerce, the intended audience is commercial or actual or potential consumers, and the content of the message is commercial. Fundraising, including political fundraising, is considered solicitation and therefore deemed commercial speech under this policy. Official student organization may request to conduct fundraising activities by submitting a Fundraising Request Form to the Dean of Students. No such fundraising activities may proceed until approval is granted. IV. Policy Distribution. This policy will be included in new student, new faculty, and new staff orientation programs. Lawson State Community College shall disseminate this policy to all members of the Campus Community and make this policy available in handbooks and our website. Relationship to Other Policies. This policy shall supersede and nullify any previous Lawson State Community College policies that could regulate speech on Lawson State Community College campus. However, this policy is not intended to supersede, nullify, or amend any Lawson State Community College policy that regulates the reservations and use of interior spaces on campus, or that charge incidental fees for the use of such spaces. V. VI. Annual Report. Lawson State Community College will submit an annual report to the Chancellor and Board of Trustees by August 15 for the prior 12-month period ending July 31 that includes the following: 1. The date and description of each violation of this policy. 2. A description of the administrative handling and discipline relating to each violation. 3. A description of substantial difficulties, controversies, or successes in maintaining a posture of administrative and institutional neutrality. 4. Any additional assessments, criticism, commendations, or recommendations Lawson State Community College sees fit to include. VII. Distribution of Materials Handbills, leaflets, and similar materials available free of charge may be distributed by campus or sponsored speakers, if distribution does not interfere with the orderly operation of Lawson State’s affairs or the free flow of traffic, and if content is not inconsistent with policies associated
with any accrediting or governing agency associated with Lawson State.
VIII. News Releases and Off-Campus Publicity Requests for news releases and off-campus publicity regarding upcoming events on campus must be submitted to the Office of Public Relations and Community Affairs. Poster and Flyer Registration All posters and flyers relating to students must be approved by the Office of Public Relations and Community Affairs. All displayed posters must bear a stamp indicating approval. Unregistered posters, signs, and announcements are subject to removal. The College reserves the right to refuse to register any poster, flyer, or sign that is deemed inappropriate for public display. Event posters and flyers should be displayed for a period not to exceed seven days before the event that they publicize. All posters should be removed the afternoon following the advertised event. In case of weekend functions, all posters should be removed the following Monday. Non- event posters also have a seven-day limit. Posters and flyers should be displayed only on designated bulletin boards. No bulletins or posters will be placed on doors, glass, ceil-tex, or painted surfaces. Under no circumstances may materials be distributed on vehicles’ windshields. IX.
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