Independent and University-Supported Student Publications
6.1 "Independent student publications" are those that are prepared and distributed, as least in part, by students and that are not funded by the administrative units of the University. Independent student publications are typically:
6.1.1 Students and student groups shall have maximum freedom to express opinions and communicate ideas by preparing and distributing independent student publications.
6.1.2 The University shall neither authorize nor prohibit the solicitation of advertising by an independent student publication.
6.2 "University-supported student publications" are those that receive funding from administrative units of the University.
6.2.1 Administrative units may provide advice and counsel, but all University-supported student publications shall be guaranteed freedom of content and editorial policy.
6.2.2 The withdrawal of financial support as a means of censorship over those University-supported student publications which are in substance a forum for free speech is recognized to be inappropriate.
6.3 The following guidelines governing independent and University-supported student publications are established.
6.3.1 Every publication shall identify the agency, group, or organization responsible for its preparation and distribution.
6.4 The following guidelines are established to govern the distribution of independent and University-supported student publications, whether free or for sale.
6.4.1 Regulations governing distribution of publications shall apply equally to all publications.
6.4.2 No door-to-door solicitations for sale shall be permitted in organized living units on the campus without permission from the proper governing authority of the living unit. Permission must be granted in accordance with provision 6.4.1 above.
6.4.3 In accordance with provision 6.4.1 above, each on-campus living unit shall decide what policies shall be formulated for distribution of publications within that living unit.
6.4.4 For buildings other than organized living units, the Secretary of the Board of Trustees and the all-University student governing bodies, after consultation with the administrative, faculty, and student occupants of the building, shall determine, in accordance with provision 6.4.1 above, the designated places of distribution of publications.
6.4.5 Distribution in living units, classroom and office buildings shall be limited to those places established in 6.4.2, 6.4.3, and 6.4.4 above. Hand-to-hand distribution shall be permitted in all campus buildings, subject only to such limitations as are necessary to prevent interference with scheduled University activities.
6.4.6 Distribution shall be permitted outside campus buildings, subject only to such limitations as are necessary to prevent interference with the use of streets, sidewalks, and building entrances.
6.4.7 The offices of the Secretary of the Board of Trustees and the All-University Undergraduate Governing Body shall keep available for inspection an up-to-date list of places of distribution within campus buildings.
6.5 Any regulations necessary to implement these guidelines shall be developed in accordance with Article 5.
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