BOARD POLICY SERIES NUMBER: 7050

TITLE: STUDENT MEETINGS ON AND OFF CAMPUS

The Board believes that if students are to develop their full academic and social potential, it is important that they have opportunities to meet, to discuss, and to inquire in a context of democratic citizenship and respect for the rights of others.

The regulations set forth below have been adopted not to hinder free discussion but to encourage students to exercise this right while recognizing their responsibilities to their institution and to their fellow students.

On Campus

Students may assemble and hold informal discussion meetings anywhere on campus, provided that:

a) such activities do not interfere with the ongoing curricular or student activities program or with the rights of those not participating.

b) they are conducted during the hours that the college in normally in operation.

c) there is reasonable consideration for fair play, good taste, and law and order both by speakers and audience.

Any activity in the nature of a formal meeting or gathering must be cleared with the appropriate administrator at least 48 hours in advance of the event.

Off Campus

Students identifying themselves with Linn-Benton Community College may not sponsor, join in sponsoring, hold or attend off-campus events without securing prior permission. When students are affiliated with Linn-Benton Community College organizations, the permission must be secured from the staff advisor of the organization. In the case of individual students, permission must be obtained from the Dean or her/his designee.

DATE OF ADOPTION: 5/12/83; DATE OF REVISION: 7/21/93