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The Board of Supervisors of Southern University and Agricultural and Mechanical College System deems the free and open inquiry into all matters fundamental to the mission of higher education and is committed to the preservation of the lawful, free expression of ideas at all public postsecondary education institutions in the state, subject only to reasonable time, place and manner restrictions. All postsecondary institutions of the Southern University System shall allow and protect free speech and First Amendment protected expressive activities by students, administrators, faculty members, staff members and invited guests in accordance with the First Amendment of the Constitution of the United States of America, Article I, Section 7 of the Constitution of Louisiana, all applicable laws, and this Policy.

Accessible and well-developed policies promote efficiency, accountability, and minimize institutional risks. This systemwide policy promotes an expeditious policy development, review, and approval process, while allowing for robust debate and discussion of draft policies. It allows for a consistent policy format and the maintenance of an accessible online policy repository.