Campus Regulations: Speech and Advocacy

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On University grounds generally open to the public, all persons may exercise the constitutionally protected rights of free expression, speech, assembly, worship, and distribution of literature incidental to the exercise of these freedoms; however, these activities must not interfere with the orderly operation of the campus and must be conducted in accordance with the campus time, place and manner regulations. (See Chapter IX for non-affiliate rules.)

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1. Grounds Open to the Public Generally
For the purpose of these regulations, “grounds open to the public generally” are defined as the outdoor areas of the campus (lawns, patios, plazas) that are adjacent to campus buildings and parking lots.

a. In the event that the architecture of a building includes entrances with stairs or landings, no distribution may take place on the stairs or landings. (This restriction applies to all landings in front of all entrances to the Library.)
b. All activity in these areas must be conducted in such a way that traffic is not impeded and the normal activities in classrooms and offices are not disrupted.
c. Tables or moveable stands may not be placed in areas where passages to any entrance or walkways are blocked, where the free flow of pedestrian traffic is restricted, or where emergency fire lanes are blocked.
d. In order to facilitate ingress and egress, all activity must be conducted 25 feet or more from any entrance/exit, parking lot, staircase, landing, or roadway.
e. Fixed wooden tables in the area in front of the University Center as well as along the Arbor corridor are accessed on a first-come, first-served basis.
f. Groups using moveable tables or stands at any location on the campus must register the display with Student Engagement and Leadership and comply with c. above.
g. No flyers, announcements, or literature of any kind may be placed on automobiles (e.g., under the windshield wipers) on University property.
h. Organizations/persons are prohibited from leaving flyers, announcements, or literature of any kind unattended on campus grounds or in classrooms, including newspaper boxes built into wooden kiosks. That is, literature may be handed to interested persons or posted appropriately in designated areas for their information, but it may not simply be left for others to pick up. (See Chapter IX – Regulations Governing Non-Affiliates for non-affiliate rules.)
i. Tabling and distribution of publications taking place within or in front of the University housing and dining facilities must be approved by the Residential Housing Association/the community council of the representative location, or its designee.
j. Flyers, announcements or literature of Registered Campus Organizations may be distributed through departmental mailboxes as long as the method of distribution is in keeping with departmental policy or applicable University policies. All inquiries regarding the appropriateness of distribution will be referred to the department chairperson or manager for resolution.