The University administration shall not restrict the editorial or news staff with regard to the selection of news to present or subjects on which to editorialize. Decisions by the Coordinator to reject material for publication may be appealed to the Student Publications Board, which must meet within 48 hours of the receipt of written appeals.
Appeals are to be addressed to the board chairperson.
The board's decisions on such appeals are final. The University provides The Collegian with the facilities and equipment necessary to publish the newspaper. In return, the newspaper staff has the responsibility to serve the university community, and an obligation to be fair to all involved at all times. Both the University and Texas Southmost College count The Collegian among those programs of service, education and training which, according to the Statements of Mission of both institutions, serve to advance economic and social development, provide for personal enrichment, enhance the quality of life, foster respect for the environment, provide for personal enrichment, expand knowledge, and convene the cultures of the community.