Freedom of Expression

Central Wyoming College (CWC) affirms its commitment to intellectual freedom, freedom of speech, and open inquiry as essential elements of higher education. As a public institution, CWC upholds the protections of the First  Amendment to the United States Constitution and Article 1, Section 20 of the Wyoming Constitution, which guarantee the right to free expression.

CWC encourages open, respectful discourse and recognizes that exposure to diverse ideas, even those that are controversial or unpopular, is fundamental to the academic experience. The College does not restrict expression based on its content or viewpoint, except in narrow, legally permissible circumstances such as violations of law, defamation, unlawful harassment, threats/intimidation, or disruption to college operations, as defined in the current procedure (see 5.14).