2.3. FREEDOM AS A CITIZEN

When faculty members communicate as citizens on matters of public concern, they operate independently of UTC. In this situation, faculty members have rights common to all citizens, including the rights to organize associations, join associations, participate in public meetings, run for and serve in government offices subject to applicable state and federal laws and university personnel policies, demonstrate, picket, and voice their opinions. When exercising their rights as citizens, faculty members must also respect UTC by not claiming to represent the positions or views of UTC and by using institutional resources.