1.18 Advocacy Policy

Effective: 01/01/2023

Senate Proposal: No

Responsible University Officer: General Counsel & Secretary to the Board of Trustees

Responsible Office: Office of the General Counsel

Policy Statement

The university desires to have one policy that directs faculty, staff, students, student employees, visitors, and contractors to the appropriate policies and resources for different types of advocacy activities

Policy Requirements

Section 275h of the state appropriations bill, which requires this policy, states that this policy “should include, but is not limited to, policies for distribution and self-distribution of printed political or advocacy materials, related First Amendment activities, and political demonstrating. The policy should include a process for filing a complaint or reporting a violation of the advocacy policy and identify the public university staff responsible for investigating complaints and violations.”

Purpose

This policy is required by Section 275h of the state appropriations bill.

Scope

Faculty, staff, students, student employees, visitors, and contractors.

Related Policy Information

In general, faculty, staff, students, student employees, visitors, and contractors wishing to be involved in advocacy efforts related to the university or on campus should review the Free Speech Website at https://www.mtu.edu/diversity-center/resources/free-speech/.  Below is a listing of certain specific resources and their direct location: 

Exclusions

None.

Contacts

Office of the General Counsel

487-2229

Definitions

None

Responsibilities

None

Procedures

None

Forms

None

Appendices

None

 

History

        Adopted:      01/01/2023