student handbook - Baton Rouge Community College

Under the “fair comment rule,” a student is free to expressan opinion on any matter of public interest. Students maycriticize college policy and the performance of faculty, staff, oradministrators as long as the criticism is not libelous.3. Students cannot publish or distribute publications at BRCC that causedisruption of the educational process. However, college officials areobligated to protect those who support unpopular views.4. Disruption - student rioting; unlawful seizures of property;destruction of property; or substantial student participationin a college boycott, sit-in, or walkout; or other types of civildisobedience. Materials containing racial, religious or ethnic slurs,though distasteful; and materials that stimulate heated discussionsor debate are not considered disruptive. Publications are disruptive ifthe context of the message is inflammatory.BRCC TodayBRCC Today is the official publication created, written, and edited byBRCC students. It informs, educates, entertains, and provides the collegecommunity with an objective and timely reported publication in anopen forum free of administrative censorship. The student staff followsaccepted journalistic standards and local, state and federal laws thatgovern free expression.81