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1.0 I affirm that when working in or around the Richland Chronicle and/or decoy facilities, or when engaging in any business related to student media, I will conduct myself in a professional and mature manner.
2.0 I affirm that I will not misuse any student publications equipment and agree to obey all directions regarding use of student publications equipment.
3.0 I affirm that I will not use equipment for personal or non-publication-related purposes, to include homework for classes other than publications classes.
4.0 I affirm that I will not use foul language in the student publications facilities and that my conduct will remain professional and non-argumentative.
5.0 I affirm that all disputes with other staff members will be handled in private.
6.0 I affirm that I will not conduct any student publications business or use any student publications equipment or facilities if I am under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
7.0 I understand that if I am suspected or found to be violating any college, district, local, state or federal law while conducting any student publications business or using any student publications equipment or facilities I may be turned over to law enforcement officials for investigation and possible prosecution.
8.0 I understand that if I violate any rules outlined within this policy manual or staff code of conduct or any rules imposed by an editor, the faculty adviser or instructional specialist (via verbal or written decree), I may be asked to leave the premises. I also understand that if I refuse to comply with a request to leave the premises, the Dean of Student Support Services and/or the College Police may be called to escort me from the premises.
9.0 I understand that any grievances must be documented formally through established procedures.
10.0 I agree that whenever I am acting in a capacity of a reporter or editor and am asking questions of a news figure in person or on the telephone, upon contact with that person I immediately will identify and introduce myself as a reporter or editor of the specific publication.
11.0 I, the undersigned, acknowledge that I completely understand that the editor-in-chief of the Richland Chronicle (or decoy magazine) has the sole ultimate authority over whether or not a story, photo or other submission is published in the print or web editions of the Richland Chronicle (or decoy magazine). I understand that the KDUX Web Radio station manager has the sole ultimate authority over whether or not a story, song or production is broadcast on KDUX Web Radio. I also understand that only the editor-in-chief or station manager may change my status as a contributor and/or staff member.
12.0 I understand that the faculty adviser / journalism department director, journalism faculty, instructional specialist and writing coaches have no authority to publish/broadcast or not publish/broadcast any submission whatsoever, or to influence the editor-in-chief to choose to publish or not publish any submission. I understand that no
13.0 I understand that the faculty adviser / journalism department director, journalism faculty, instructional specialist and writing coaches have no authority to designate or change my status as a contributor, staff member, assistant editor/senior staff member or editor. I understand that no
14.0 I understand that if I fail to sign this form, I will not be allowed to participate in student media in any way, shape or form until I do sign and date the form and turn it in to the editor-in-chief. I understand that “participation” includes receiving or submitting assignments, using any and all student media facilities and equipment and attending meetings.
