Solano Community College District Policies

Student Services Policies
Student Activities and Development
Series 5500-5710

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SPEECH: TIME, PLACE, AND MANNER 5580

POLICY:
Students at Solano Community College shall be free to exercise their rights of free expression and advocacy as enumerated in this policy.

Solano Community College is a non-public forum, except for those areas that are generally available for use by students or the community, which are limited public forums. The Superintendent-President, or designee, shall enact such administrative procedures as are necessary to reasonably regulate the time, place, and manner of the exercise of free speech in the limited public forums.

Solano Community College shall provide an area (“Hyde Park” location) where peaceful assembly may take place for the purpose of free expression and exchange of ideas by students and staff of the College.

Speech, with or without electronic amplification, shall not interfere with nor disrupt the orderly operation of the College including, but not limited to, classroom instruction, registration procedures, public programs, and athletic events.

The administrative procedures promulgated by the Superintendent-President, or designee, shall not prohibit the use of bulletin boards designated for such use (through the pre-approval process), the distribution of printed materials or petitions in those parts of the college designated as areas generally available to students and the community, and the wearing of buttons, badges, or other insignia.

Speech shall be prohibited that is defamatory or obscene according to current legal standards, or which so incites others as to create a clear and present danger of the commission of unlawful acts on district property or the violation of district policies, or the substantial disruption of the orderly operation of the District.

Nothing in this policy shall prohibit the regulation of hate violence, so long as the regulation conforms to the requirements of the First Amendment to the United States Constitution, and of Section 2 of Article 1 of the California State Constitution. Students may be disciplined for harassment, threats, intimidation, or hate violence unless such speech is constitutionally protected.

REFERENCES/
AUTHORITY:
Education Code Section 76120

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BP5580

Executive Council Review: August 7, 2006
Shared Governance Review: October 11, 2006

ADOPTED: January 3, 1972
REVISED: December 3, 1986; February 7, 2001; November 1, 2006




SOLANO COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
STUDENT SERVICES PROCEDURES

SPEECH: TIME, PLACE, AND MANNER 5580

Introduction
Solano Community College is a non-public forum, except for those areas that are generally available for use by students or the community, which are limited public forums. The Superintendent-President has enacted administrative procedures necessary to reasonably regulate the time, place, and manner of the exercise of free speech in the limited public forums.

Procedures for Posting
1. All materials must be stamped “Approved for Posting” by the Director of Student Development or designee, located in the Student Development Office.
2. All materials must be posted with thumbtacks or push pins. Any materials that are stapled will be removed immediately.
3. Posted materials are removed and discarded at the end of each month.
4. The maximum number of copies allowed to be posted is twenty (20) for on-campus events and ten (10) for off-campus events.
5. Materials must be posted on kiosks or bulletin boards.
6. Posters must be no larger than 20” X 14” to insure equal access to bulletin boards.

Posters and informational material of a non-commercial nature will be permitted on campus with the following provisions:

1. A map describing appropriate locations for posting and a copy of these rules will be provided by the College for use by persons wishing to post materials.
2. Bulletin boards on interior walls and kiosks will be provided by the College for use by persons wishing to post materials. Locations of bulletin boards and kiosks are in areas frequented by students and insure maximum visibility for posted materials.
3. Poster will be limited in number and size so as to insure maximum opportunity for all students interested in posting informational materials. To insure accessibility, one poster per location will be allowed.
4. All bulletin boards and kiosks will be cleared of all material once each month.
5. Posting of materials will not be permitted where defacement of buildings would result. Exposed exterior walls will not be used for posting. Posting of materials will not be permitted on glass doors.

Procedures for Banners
Banners of a non-commercial nature will be posted on campus with the following provisions:

1. Banners must not be larger than 10 feet long.
2. Banners will be hung in the Solano Student Union. The Director of Student Development must review the banner prior to posting and assist in determining if there is adequate space for the banner.
3. Priority for space will be given to Solano Community College students.
4. Banners will be hung for a period of not more than four weeks to insure accessibility of space to interested students. Should a waiting list exist, banners will be hung for a period not to exceed two weeks.
5. No more than two banners per group will be allowed in order to insure equal access to space.

Procedures for the Distribution of Literature
1. All material distributed must contain the name and address of the sponsor and copies must be filed with the Office of Director of Student Development prior to distribution.
2. Distribution of materials; (e.g., by handout) is permitted anywhere on campus where such activity does not impede the flow of traffic or disrupt classes or other College business. Specifically, those distributing materials may not position themselves in places or ways that make it inconvenient for students or faculty to pass the distributor. This same regulation applies to spectators and others attending officially sanctioned on-campus activities; (e.g., athletic events, music or drama performances).
3. With the approval of the Director of Student Development:
a. Distribution of materials in a classroom may be permitted only with the consent of the instructor.
b. Distribution to an audience or group of spectators within a building or during a public event may be permitted only with the permission of the sponsor(s) or manager(s) of the event or production.

Rallies, Free Expression, and “Hyde Park” Regulations
1. SCC students, faculty or staff may use the “Hyde Park” free speech areas. Outside speakers and groups must be sponsored by a campus organization, faculty member or administrator.
2. “Hyde Park” activities may not significantly interfere with other programs on the Solano Community College campus.
3. The volume of speech must be such as not to significantly disrupt normal classroom activity or the business of the College campus.
4. The speaker’s name and, where appropriate, his or her organizational affiliation shall be made known to the audience.
5. The speaker shall answer any questions from the floor which are related to the address.
6. While free speech is encouraged, illegal actions will not be tolerated.
7. The areas available for “Hyde Park” speeches are the center campus rotunda and the lobby of the Solano Student Union. These areas are available five days a week from 9 AM to 5 PM unless otherwise reserved.
8. Scheduling of an activity shall be done in advance with the Office of Student Development.
9. All printed material for any activity must be submitted to the Office of Student Development Office. Only students, faculty or staff may check out this equipment on a first-come, first-served basis. Those reserving the equipment assume responsibility for the system’s care and return.
10. Materials and equipment used during the activity are to be removed at the close of the activity.

Fund Raising Activities
Only campus clubs authorized through the Student Development Office are allowed to hold fund raising activities on the Solano College campus. Clubs must complete a “Request to Hold an Activity” form, available from the Student Development Office in Room 1409.

Solicitations by Off-Campus Vendors
Anyone who wishes to distribute information to students must register with the Office of Student Development.

For-profit companies who wish to sell their product to our students directly from the campus must be sponsored by a student organization. The Associated Students of Solano College must approve campus vendors. There is a charge for the use of a space in the Solano Student Union (1400 Building). The amount charged to vendors is set by the Associated Students and is subject to change. Companies interested in having a table in the Solano Student Union may contact the Student Development Office for detailed information.

Nonprofit organizations who wish to distribute information to students may request a table in or around the Solano Student Union (1400 Building). The request is made to the Student Development Director. There is no charge for these agencies. First priority for space is given to student organizations; however Solano Community College is committed to providing space for Solano County non-profit organizations.

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Executive Council Review: August 7, 2006
Shared Governance Review: October 11, 2006

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