BOARD POLICY SERIES NUMBER: 1055
TITLE: FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION
PURPOSE
LBCC and its Board of Education believes that freedom of expression is essential to
the fulfillment of our mission, values, and goals. The purpose of this policy is to
affirm and guide our deep commitment to free expression.
STATEMENT
The Board of Education directs the President to establish content neutral Administrative
Rules, Codes of Conduct, and procedures and practices that establish allowable time,
place and manner of free expression that supports the mission and the learning activities
of the college. We believe that engaging with individuals and groups with beliefs
and perspectives different from our own is a learning experience that enhances our
understanding of the world and ourselves. We believe that as an inclusive college,
LBCC commits to protecting and creating the opportunity for expression by all of us
in a manner that fosters inquiry, debate, and understanding. We accept that we will
encounter expressions that may create a wide range of feelings, including discomfort,
anger, frustration, and offense. We value the learning experience that results from
thoughtful engagement with all protected expressions, knowing free expression is necessary
for accomplishing our mission and sustaining our values.
DATE OF ADOPTION: 11/22/2017
DATE OF REVISION: 06/26/23
DATE OF LAST REVIEW: 4/17/19; 06/26/23