APPENDIX
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Statement
Regarding Assembly
Philosophy Related to Rallies, Demonstrations,
Marches, Etc.
The right
to freedom of expression is protected by the First Amendment
and is upheld by the Arizona Board of Regents and Northern Arizona
University. Northern Arizona University supports the free expression
of individual and group views on a variety of topics. The creation
and maintenance of productive environments within which this
expression and exchange of ideas can take place is an important
mission for the university. While the issues and topics may
vary and at times be controversial, it is the expectation of
the university that members of the university community (students,
faculty, staff, and guests) would respect the right of others
to freely express their opinions, beliefs and views.
The university recognizes the importance
of and the right to freedom of speech, including the right
to assemble, to march, and other rights related to the expression
of thoughts and ideas. Related to its role of creating and
maintaining a conducive atmosphere for the free expression
of views, the university recognizes the importance of organizing
events so that they can be carried out in a positive and safe
way. It is for this reason, that the following guidelines
have been established. These guidelines exist to ensure that
the free exchange of ideas within the university community
can take place in a productive and non-threatening manner.
Procedures Related to the Organization
of Individual and Group Events
I.
Prior to sponsoring a rally, demonstration,
march or other group event, the organization representative
must complete the appropriate Permit (which is available
in the Office of Student Life, Room 105 of the University
Union). The purpose of this form is to provide information
pertaining to: time and location of the event; purpose of
the event; sponsor of the event as well as types of activities
to be included at the event.
II. The Permit must be reviewed by a
member of the Office of Student Life. Prior to approval,
a Dean will meet with the individual(s) requesting the permit.
It is at this meeting that such issues as dates, times and
location will be discussed. Additionally, concerns related
to amplified sound, the potential for disruption of the
mission of the institution as well as safety and security
issues will be addressed. Representatives from other offices
on campus may be requested to attend this meeting, in an
effort to provide information regarding planning and logistics.
III. Sponsoring organizations are asked
to be responsible for the following items:
- That the event not block entries,
exits, walkways, roadways or otherwise hinder the free
flow of traffic (both pedestrian and roadway traffic).
- That the event not disrupt the
educational mission of the university. This means that
all precautions need to be taken related to amplified
sound, locations and times of the event related to academic
classrooms on campus, and other such activities that
might otherwise disrupt the campus environment.
- That policies related to sponsoring
events on-campus be upheld. (Please review the following
sections of the Student Handbook: Social Events Policy, Advertising Policy, Policy
on Off-Campus Speakers, State Law on Campus Disorder,
Student Code of Conduct)
Contact the Office of Student
Life, University Union, Room 105, 523-5181, for the
Permit Form that accompanies these guidelines. |
