Sponsors of student media, who shall supervise the staff, the production, and the financial operations

Policy Manual Number: Title: Student Media 6Hx2-5.04 Legal Authority: Fla. Statutes 1001.64 Page: Page 1 of 2 GENERAL STATEMENT Broward College (the “College”) supports student publications, broadcast, and other student media as a valuable aid in establishing and maintaining an atmosphere of responsible discussion and providing a forum for student opinion and intellectual exploration. The College shall insure free and responsible journalism and neither censor nor approve content in advance. THE POLICY AND THE STUDENT All College-sponsored and financed student media shall explicitly state that the opinions expressed are those of the writers and do not necessarily reflect those of the College. Student writers and editors must take steps to avoid libel, indecency, violations of privacy laws in compliance with State and federal rules, undocumented allegations, attacks on personal integrity, and the techniques of harassment and innuendo. Students found by a court of law to have violated the law may be held personally responsible by the injured party. The College is not responsible or liable for student media communication. THE POLICY AND THE FACULTY AND STAFF The adviser of any student-produced media shall have the right to accept or reject any advertising copy and related art. The Adviser has the authority to remove student participants for any infractions not related to editorial perspective. A Student ...