Students of Illinois Valley Community College
have the same rights accorded all citizens under the Constitution of the
United States. Included among these are the right to free, open and
responsible discussion and inquiry.
At IVCC,
we believe that students are entitled to expect a program of quality
education provided by competent instructors. It is therefore the right
of each IVCC student to:
- study any controversial issue with a political, economic or social significance
- have open access to all relevant information
- study under competent instructors in an atmosphere free of bias and prejudice
- form
and express personal opinions on controversial issues without
jeopardizing their relationship with their instructors or the College
- be treated fairly and with respect
- be accorded the best efforts of instructors, including access through regular office hour'