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Public Events Policy: Security

  • Policy Rating
    Green
  • Speech Code Category
    Security Fee Policies
  • Last Updated
4.8.1. WMU will, at its own cost, provide DPS security services for outside events held on campus. Subject to appeal, WMU will determine how many officers should be present for a scheduled event to maintain campus safety and security. Event organizers may…

Public Events Policy: Common Outdoor Spaces

  • Policy Rating
    Green
  • Speech Code Category
    Protest and Demonstration Policies
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4.3.1. WMU will not restrict free expression in Common Outdoor Spaces unless the Common Outdoor Space is being used as a Commercial Space, e.g., Bronco Bash. Any Common Outdoor Space may be temporarily reserved for a specific use, as long as the…

RSO Handbook: Free Speech

  • Policy Rating
    Green
  • Speech Code Category
    Policies on Tolerance, Respect, and Civility
  • Last Updated
As an open community, WMU protects freedom of expression and powerfully affirms civility. As such, all members of the University community and all those who visit our community are expected to respect the rights and dignity of others. All event and outdoor…

Posting and Distributing Written Materials on Campus

  • Policy Rating
    Green
  • Speech Code Category
    Posting and Distribution Policies
  • Last Updated
Notices may only be placed on University-provided exterior, round, concrete kiosks and bulletin boards. Unless specifically assigned to individual offices and departments, interior boards and all exterior kiosks are available for the convenience of university students, faculty, and staff. Postings placed on…

Student Code: Student Rights

  • Policy Rating
    Green
  • Speech Code Category
    Advertised Commitments to Free Expression
  • Last Updated
Students have the right to free inquiry, expression, and association.
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