As an academic leader, you may be called upon to make statements about current events or to moderate conflict about contested speech.
- It is important to ensure that all voices can be heard, while still respecting the Principles of Community and UC policies prohibiting protected category harassment and discrimination, as well as Abusive Conduct.
- The Summary of Rules Regarding Expressive Activity and Campus Community Standards websites cover various limits on expressive activity on campus.
- The campus Free Speech website offers a history of the Free Speech Movement.
- Regents Policy 4408 governs public and discretionary statements on academic unit websites (and other messaging).
- See also Regents Policy 2301 on course content, as well as section 015 of the Academic Personnel Manual, section A.1.b, on "significant intrusion of material unrelated to the course."
- In complex situations, you may also wish to consult the Office of Legal Affairs or one of the critical communications experts within the Division of Communications and Public Affairs.