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| Branch | U.S. Air Force |
| Series | USAFAI |
| Publication date | 2018-05-09 (8.4 years ago) |
| Status | Current |
| Proponent / OPR | USAFA |
| Source of record | AF e-Publishing |
This instruction establishes guidelines for coordinating and scheduling speakers sponsored by the Air Force Academy to address any USAFA audiences (cadets, cadet candida tes, and permanent party faculty and staff) during on - and off-base events. This includes all speakers sponsored by 10 ABW (i.e. Equal Opportunity observances, National Day of Prayer, etc.). The intent of the Academy Speakers Program (ASP) is to expose USAFA personnel to meaningful engagement with acknowledged experts whose ideas represent a multitude of perspectives, even those of controversy. As with any college or university, open academic discourse is critical to engaged learning, and advancing knowl edge beyond old paradigms often involves the expression of views that are controversial.
This publication has been substantially revised and must be completely reviewed. It deletes all references to Tier One and Tier Two speakers, and delegates approval for most speakers to the respective Dean of Faculty (DF) department heads or other mission partner O-6 functional directors. Incorporates 10 ABW-sponsored speakers and retains 10 ABW/CC approval authorities. Allows appropriate mission partner leads to approve speakers for named lectures. Clarifies methods and approval levels required to fund speaker visits
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