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thus seems applicable even to the special situation of military recruiters. The college, therefore, will provide facilities for
those who desire interviews with representatives from the military service.
o At the same time, the special conditions attendant upon the presence of military recruiters should be recognized by all.
Activities that range into areas of actual “interference” may well subject persons to penalties by the college or by the
courts under the special statutes applying to military recruiters.
o To ensure that all persons consciously weigh the possible consequences of their actions in relation to military recruiters,
the college will provide facilities for representatives of the military services in the Office of Career Development.
o The right to peaceful protest on campus, as defined by the college, must be defended against any possible arbitrary
action by individuals or groups and, like any other substantial interest or responsibility of the college, will be asserted
and protected by the college in court or otherwise as circumstances may require.
4. Provisions for public discussion
o Whenever a group of students and/or faculty of Smith College sign a petition requesting the opportunity for public
discourse with a visiting representative, that representative (or some official spokesperson for the agency) will be
invited, but not required, to meet with this group and any other interested persons.
o Any such petition must be given to the director of the Career Development Office at least one week prior to the
scheduled appearance of the representative. The director will see that the representative is notified immediately of this
request, and, if the representative is willing, will arrange conditions for this meeting.

Action in Event of Violations
Cases in which an allegation of violation of the foregoing regulations is brought against a Smith College student are within the jurisdiction of
the College Conduct Board.
Cases in which an allegation of violation of these regulations is brought against any other person shall be referred to the president of the
college.

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