Board of Trustees Manual

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College police or security department; (6) The activity will occur during College examination periods; or (7) The activity is unlawful.

d. When assessing a request to reserve campus facilities, the College and its administrators must not consider the content or viewpoint of the expression or the possible reaction to that expression. The College shall not impose restrictions on Active Students, Student Organizations, or College employees because of the content or viewpoint of their expression or the possible reaction to that expression. In the event that other persons react negatively to an Active Student’s, Student Organization’s, or College employee’s expression, College officials (including College police or other security personnel) shall use their best efforts to ensure public safety while allowing the expressive activity to continue. e. For each event or activity, College officials will consider the anticipated size, required accommodations, traffic, noise, time, relationship to nearby areas and activities, security needs, and other relevant facts and circumstances to determine (a) whether a suitable location exists and (b) whether health and safety concerns require special precautions or arrangements. f. During an event, the Active Student, Student Organization, or College employee requesting the reservation is responsible for preserving and maintaining the facility it reserved. If any damage is caused to those facilities, the person(s) or organization (and its officers, if applicable) shall assume responsibility. 3. Outside Individuals or Groups: a. The College reserves the right to deny the use of its facilities to Outside Individuals or Groups seeking to rent or use College space. Any such denial shall be basedon objective criteria set forth below and not the viewpoint of the Outside Individuals or Groups. b. Rental fees will be charged, and additional contractual obligations will apply. Only designated facilities are available for such use and rental. A list of the designated facilities available for rental is available from The Office of the President. c. Except as permitted by rental under paragraph 3.b., Outside Individuals or Groups are permitted to engage in expressive activity on campus only subject to the requirements in paragraph 3.d below and only in designated outdoor areas (“Free Speech Areas”). A list of the Free Speech Areas is available from the Office ofthe Dean of Student Affairs. Before engaging in expressive activity on campus, Outside Individuals or Groups must make a reservation no more than fifteen (15) and no less than seven (7) days in advance with the Office of the Dean of Student Affairs using the Reservation Form provided. Reservations will not be denied based on the content or viewpoint of the proposed expressive activity. Reservations will be denied only based on one or more of the following reasons:

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