The goal of Texas A&M University is to foster a spirit of free inquiry and to encourage timely discussion, so long as the views expressed are subject to critical evaluation and do not teach violation of State or Federal laws, or University regulations. It should be understood that the appearance of a speaker or presentation of a program on the Texas A&M University-Commerce campus does not necessarily mean that the University endorses or supports the views expressed, nor that the sponsoring organization or faculty member necessarily endorses or supports those views.

All programs should be considered in terms of the total educational purpose of Texas A&M University-Commerce. They should be planned to satisfy various areas and degrees of interest within this community. The responsibility for initiating extra-classroom activities rests with the sponsoring organization, which should keep in mind the specific purpose of the particular organization and its place in the larger University community. Some programs may be of interest only to one group, and the proper audience should be kept in mind when planning any program.

So long as there is no violation of Federal and State laws, or of University regulations, no issue or topic is too controversial for intelligent discussion. Any recognized group, student or faculty, may invite any speaker the group would like to hear, subject to the procedures outlined in these guidelines and/or established by the University as to proper registration and arrangement for facilities.