COFSP RESOLUTION 1-21-14
A RESOLUTION urging the Kansas Board of Regents to suspend the recent 鈥淚mproper Use
of
Social Media鈥� amendment to the KBOR Policy Manual (social media policy).
WHEREAS, The social media policy infringes upon the right to freedom of expression
guaranteed by the First Amendment; and
WHEREAS, The social media policy conflicts with the essential principles of academic
freedom and shared governance; and
WHEREAS, The social media policy harms the recruitment, retention, and accreditation
efforts of Kansas Regents institutions; and
WHEREAS, The social media policy continues to pose a significant threat to the public
higher education system in Kansas:
Now, therefore,
Be it resolved that we, the ____________________________________________________,
formally announce our continuing opposition to the social media policy and request
suspension
of the policy pending the recommendations of the KBOR multi-campus work group.
Attest: ____________________________________
(Senate President)
Date: ____________________________________