Key Takeaways
- A Monroe County Community College administrator approved a Turning Point USA chapter despite the student government voting against it, citing free expression.
- Vice President Scott Behrens emphasized that his decision was made after discussions with student government members and the prospective club president, who assured adherence to college policies and respect for all students.
A Michigan community college has approved a Turning Point USA chapter after the student government voted to reject it, with an administrator overriding the decision in the name of free expression.
Last week, the Monroe County Community College student government association voted 8-3 against approving the chapter, according to a news release from the school.
Despite the vote, Vice President of Enrollment Management and Student Success Scott Behrens used his final authority under school policy to approve the group and emailed the student government president and the club’s prospective advisor, Barry Kinsey, to confirm.