Public presentations are an integral part of college/university educational activity. In view of the obvious educational and public relations value of such presentations, the university has a strong interest in and responsibility for what is taught, displayed, or presented in the institution. Although the university bears costs and provides facilities for public events, it neither acts as a censor for presentation topics nor endorses any program content or philosophy.

Faculty members should confer with and have the approval of their departments or divisions with respect to the nature of presentations. ASLU-recognized student groups may sponsor presentations with ASLU approval.

All sponsors must take responsibility to complete prior arrangements for time and place and to respond to inquiries, complaints, and compliments. To the extent that controversy can be anticipated, faculty members and students are responsible for pointing out the controversial nature of a program in advance and including such considerations in their requests for ASLU or departmental approval. Events involving the public must be scheduled through the office of the dean of students.

The university administration reserves the right to cancel or prevent certain public events with potential to arouse anti-social or irrational behavior; however, careful adherence to policy guidelines will minimize the probability of such action.