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Public Speaking, Leaflet Distribution, or Demonstrations by Uninvited Individuals
Individuals who have not been invited by a member of the University community and who desire to engage in public speaking, leaflet distribution, or demonstrations outdoors on the University’s campus may do so only in accordance with the following procedures:
1. Persons wishing to engage in public speaking, leaflet distribution, or demonstrations are required to reserve
space by submitting a “Notice of Intent” form at the Vincennes campus to the Director of Student Activities or the Director of Student Services at the Jasper Campus. Events are approved on a space-available basis. Priority will be given to University departments, registered student organizations, students, faculty and staff. Dates are valid only when authorized by the Director of Student Activities or Director of Student Services on the “Notice of Intent” form. Application may not be made more than ten (10) business days prior to the date of anticipated use. In the event a request is denied, an appeal may be made to the Assistant Provost for Student Affairs at the Vincennes campus or the Dean at the Jasper campus, who shall respond promptly to any such appeal.
2. Public speaking, leaflet distribution, and demonstrations are limited to the concrete area located directly in front of the Beckes Student Union on the Vincennes campus and the awning area in front of the Administration Building on the Jasper campus. Public speaking, leaflet distribution, and demonstrations by uninvited individuals are prohibited elsewhere on campus.
3. A copy of the “Notice of Intent” form must be available for inspection upon request by University officials.
4. Persons wishing to speak publicly or to distribute leaflets are prohibited from engaging in the sale or promotion of commercial goods or services unless permission is granted under the University Sales policy.
Guidelines Applicable To All Public Speaking, Leafleting, and Demonstrations
1. Persons may not block or otherwise interfere with the free flow of vehicular, bicycle, or pedestrian traffic. The right of way on streets and sidewalks must be maintained.
2. Persons may not block or otherwise interfere with ingress and egress into and out of campus buildings.
3. Persons shall not obstruct, disrupt, interrupt, or attempt to force the cancellation of any event or activity sponsored by the University or by any users authorized to use University facilities.
4. Persons shall not engage in harassing, physically abusive, threatening, or intimidating conduct toward any person.
5. Persons shall comply with the directions of a University official acting in the performance of his or her duty.
6. Classes or other scheduled activities shall not be disrupted.
7. Use of public address systems and amplified sound will not be permitted without prior approval from the Director of Student Activities/Student Services.
8. Where an invited speaker is the object of protest, persons may demonstrate and/or leaflet outside the building where the speech is taking place. Persons who wish to enter the building must do so as members of the audience and must give the speaker a respectful hearing. Failure to grant the speaker a respectful hearing may result in the offending persons being asked to leave. Signs, placards, or similar paraphernalia associated with a demonstration will not be carried into the building.
9. The safety and well-being of members of the campus community collectively and individually must be protected at all times. The University maintains the right to define the time, place, and manner in which activities occur on campus. The Director of Student Activities/Student Services will identify appropriate spaces for planned and spontaneous demonstrations.
10. University property must be protected at all times.
11. In accordance with the Vincennes University Student Code of Conduct persons on University property may be required to provide identification and evidence of qualification to a University official upon request. Evidence of qualification means evidence that the person is a member of the University community.
12. Persons engaging in activities on University property are subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures.
FAILURE TO ADHERE TO THE ABOVE DESCRIBED UNIVERSITY PROCEDURES WILL RESULT IN REVOCATION OF AN APPROVED APPLICATION AND/OR OTHER APPROPRIATE ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION
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