As an independent, not-for-profit institution, Wartburg College will never endorse a candidate running for any office at any level of government. Individual employees of the college may choose to support candidates, but must be transparent about their views not representing the college, and they may not use college resources to benefit any candidate. Likewise, the college cannot provide goods or services in exchange for political favors. The college will not provide live-streaming services for political candidates. Fliers may only be posted on approved campus boards. They may not be left on cars or in gathering spaces around campus. The college offers options for political candidates/campaigns who wish to appear on campus:
OPTION #1: SPONSORED EVENT
- Political candidates/campaigns can be sponsored by a recognized student organization on campus. A campaign representative should contact a Student Senate officer or one of the college political group contacts.
- Once a sponsoring student organization has been secured, the logistics of reserving a location and any audio/video technology must be done by the student organization or Student Senate representative.
- A member of the sponsoring group should be present during the event.
OPTION #2: FACILITY RENTAL
Wartburg College will only promote events secured through the sponsored event option. The promotion will consist of a mention in the weekly e-newsletter, an announcement on social media and an event posting to the online calendar.
Video Recordings
Video recording is allowed during a political speech in the assigned location of the event only. No other campus locations can be recorded for political or promotional purposes.