9-05 College Publications

POLICY: 6Hx28:9-05
Responsible Official: Vice President, Public Affairs and Marketing
Specific Authority: 1001.64,
F.S. Law Implemented: 1001.64, F.S.
Effective Date: 11-18-1992

Policy Statement:

 

The following policies pertain to all publications or printed materials which are considered official college publications, bear the name or seal of the College, or are financed by the college accounts:

 

  1. Valencia College is recognized as the publisher of all college publications. The president is, therefore, responsible for and has authority over all publications even though certain responsibilities and duties may be delegated to individuals or committees.

     

  2. All materials contained in college publications must be factually accurate and must reflect taste and judgment appropriate to a college publication. In selecting photographs to be used in all college publications, an effort shall be made to assure that student minority persons, women, and handicapped persons are represented.

     

  3. The college newspapers and magazines are considered basic parts of the curriculum in that they serve as laboratories for students under the direction of the faculty of the communications department. The editorial staffs of the college newspaper and magazines shall be selected from among those students who apply for the various positions. Selection shall be based on journalistic ability, experience, and leadership potential.

     

  4. Each issue of the campus newspaper or campus magazine is to be considered a teaching- learning experience and shall be evaluated by the communications faculty and the editorial staff on the basis of journalistic excellence, literary merit, and accuracy of the factual material.

  5. All business and financial affairs of the college publications must be in accord with state and local laws, regulations, and policies.

     

  6. Persons in an editorial, managerial, or advisory position with college publications must comply with the above policies. Failure to do so will be cause for removal from the campus publications position and/or disciplinary action.

     

  7. All publications of an informational or curricular nature such as programs, courses, bulletins, and brochures shall be approved by the appropriate college or campus official.

 

Procedures:

None

Related Documents/Policies:

None

Policy History:

Adopted 12-11-74; Amended 12-17-75; Amended 12-15-82; Formerly 6Hx28:4-06; Amended

11-18-92; Formerly 6Hx28:04-23

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