Engagement in Political Activity
The position of the University of Delaware as a tax-assisted but
nonpolitical institution imposes on all employees special responsibilities
for the use of good judgment in political matters. The University also
recognizes the constitutional right of its faculty members to assume the
responsibilities of citizenship in governmental affairs, and such activity
of itself shall not be a negative factor in the continuing University
appraisal of faculty members' professional worth or competence. Faculty
members proposing to run for election or accept an appointment to a public
office, a position in a political party, or a campaign are expected to
notify the President of the University in advance. The President will
require only that the contemplated activity will not prevent the faculty
member from meeting University responsibilities, and that it will not pose
a legal conflict of interest. If the activity will preclude meeting
University responsibilities or result in a legal conflict of interest, the
President will require the faculty member to apply for leave of absence
without pay. Under the Charter of the University, neither University
facilities nor University equipment may be used to support political
parties or candidates.
(Rev. 7/1/76)
March 23, 1995