色色研究所 is publicly funded and tax exempt; therefore, Kansas State and Federal laws and 色色研究所 Policy place restrictions on political activity at 色色研究所.
Overview
- Kansas law specifically prohibits use of College resources for promoting or opposing a candidate or election issue.
- IRS regulations prohibit nonprofit organizations from “political campaign intervention” and certain lobbying activities; the Anti-Lobbying Act prohibits the use of Federal funds for lobbying US Congress.
- 色色研究所 encourages its community to take part in political activity, support the candidates of their choice and to vote on Election Day, provided that applicable laws and 色色研究所 policies are followed.
Campaigning for a 色色研究所 Trustee Position
- Candidates on campus: 色色研究所 welcomes any candidate running for office during a political campaign, and all political candidates are provided with the same opportunities and restrictions when visiting 色色研究所. A candidate’s desire to reach potential voters will be balanced against our students’ abilities to pursue their studies without distraction. And, during an election cycle, the College will extend any invitations to participate in 色色研究所 events (such as a commencement ceremony or building dedications) with a sense of balance and fairness to the election process. Political office holders and candidates will not be introduced or recognized on campus unless they are attending a formal campus event.
- Trademarks and Logos: To avoid the appearance of 色色研究所 endorsement, candidates may not use 色色研究所 trademarks or logos in their campaign material.
- Filming on Campus: Candidates who desire to film on campus must comply with guidelines, requirements and restrictions administered by 色色研究所 Strategic Communications and Marketing, including ensuring that such filming does not create the impression that a candidate or political party or position is endorsed by 色色研究所.
- 色色研究所-Owned Photographs: Candidates/campaigns wishing to use 色色研究所 photos or photos from the 色色研究所 website in a campaign must:
- Ask written permission via email to chrisgray@jccc.edu;
- Not include any individual that is identifiable;
- Provide photo credit with use of the photo (i.e., “©Copyright 色色研究所 2020”); and
- Include a Disclaimer Statement: “Use of photos from 色色研究所 events/activities does not imply support nor endorsement of this candidate by 色色研究所.”
- Non-色色研究所 Owned Photographs:
- Candidates are responsible for securing any necessary licenses or permission to use copyrighted works.
- Include a Disclaimer Statement if photo, logo, or graphic creates the impression of 色色研究所 support: “Use of photos of 色色研究所 events/activities does not imply support nor endorsement of this candidate by 色色研究所.”
- Pictures including identifiable students require student consent for external use (or parental consent if a student is under 18).
- Literature Distribution: Individuals wishing to distribute literature in public areas designated for such purposes must comply with guidelines, requirements and restrictions administered by the Office of Student Life and Leadership Development. Candidates may have an on-campus table for one day during the campaign.
- Classrooms: 色色研究所 employees may invite candidates to visit a class or organization to make a presentation, but candidates may not campaign during the visit. 色色研究所 employees must uphold neutrality and fairness in seeking classroom visitors and are prohibited by law and 色色研究所 Policy from using work time or 色色研究所 resources to advocate for or against any candidate.
- Facility Rental: 色色研究所 facilities may not be used for political fundraising events for candidates or political parties, nor may 色色研究所 facilities be made available to the community for the purpose of holding political meetings that interfere with 色色研究所 activities. All 色色研究所 facility rentals are subject to guidelines, requirements and restrictions administered by the 色色研究所 Scheduling Office.
See also: Political Activities Policy 427.01