天涯海角APP is publicly funded and tax exempt; therefore, Kansas State and Federal laws and 天涯海角APP Policy place restrictions on political activity at 天涯海角APP.
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.
- 天涯海角APP 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 天涯海角APP policies are followed.
Campaigning for a 天涯海角APP Trustee Position
- Candidates on campus: 天涯海角APP welcomes any candidate running for office during a political campaign, and all political candidates are provided with the same opportunities and restrictions when visiting 天涯海角APP. 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 天涯海角APP 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 天涯海角APP endorsement, candidates may not use 天涯海角APP 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 天涯海角APP 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 天涯海角APP.
- 天涯海角APP-Owned Photographs: Candidates/campaigns wishing to use 天涯海角APP photos or photos from the 天涯海角APP 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 天涯海角APP 2020”); and
- Include a Disclaimer Statement: “Use of photos from 天涯海角APP events/activities does not imply support nor endorsement of this candidate by 天涯海角APP.”
- Non-天涯海角APP 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 天涯海角APP support: “Use of photos of 天涯海角APP events/activities does not imply support nor endorsement of this candidate by 天涯海角APP.”
- 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: 天涯海角APP employees may invite candidates to visit a class or organization to make a presentation, but candidates may not campaign during the visit. 天涯海角APP employees must uphold neutrality and fairness in seeking classroom visitors and are prohibited by law and 天涯海角APP Policy from using work time or 天涯海角APP resources to advocate for or against any candidate.
- Facility Rental: 天涯海角APP facilities may not be used for political fundraising events for candidates or political parties, nor may 天涯海角APP facilities be made available to the community for the purpose of holding political meetings that interfere with 天涯海角APP activities. All 天涯海角APP facility rentals are subject to guidelines, requirements and restrictions administered by the 天涯海角APP Scheduling Office.
See also: Political Activities Policy 427.01