When making public expressions of personal views, Gonzaga personnel must take steps to assure they are not identified as University spokespersons or representatives. Therefore, using University letterhead, e-mail systems or position titles in such circumstances is always inappropriate.

As a tax-exempt organization, the University is prohibited from participating in political activities. This prohibition includes, for example, endorsing candidates for political office or engaging in lobbying activities related to legislative initiatives. Therefore, University personnel are cautioned to take extraordinary steps to assure that personal involvement in such activities does not infer endorsement or support by the University.