ALBRIGHT COLLEGE
CAMPUS DEMONSTRATION REGULATIONS AND PROCEDURES
Instituted September 2002

The trustees, administration, and faculty of Albright College are pledged to the growth and development of the institution as a place where young men and women can search for truth and justice and develop into responsible law-abiding citizens. Albright College is dedicated to intellectual development through the process of rational decision-making and to freedom of thought and opinion. It welcomes responsible dissent and dialogue with respect to the issues of our times.

Freedom for members of the Albright community to protest by lawful means must be, and will be, protected. Appropriate expressions of dissent are welcome so long as these expressions do not interfere with the rights of other students, faculty, administrators, and staff to conduct their normal duties in the regular operation of the College. Any actions resulting in disciplinary referrals will follow procedures set forth in the Compass.

Albright College is open to the discussion of any issue with the college community. Individuals have recourse both to campus organization and appropriate College administrators.

Most campus demonstrations, marches, picketing and rallies are peaceful and non-disruptive. Therefore, those requesting permission to demonstrate will be provided a suitable location and every attempt will be made to ensure that those participating do so in a safe manner.

Unlawful disruption includes activities which:

1. deny rights of students, faculty, staff, or guests of the College.
2. disrupt or obstruct college activities.
3. deny rights of those engaged in peaceful discussion or dissent.
4. deny free movement of anyone, on any part of the campus or college owned or leased property.
5. deny the use of offices or other college facilities to students, faculty, staff, trustees, or guests.
6. endanger the safety of any person on college property.
7. threaten the destruction of, or cause destruction to college owned or leased
   property.

Generally, demonstrations of this kind will not be interrupted.

Those desiring to demonstrate must first obtain permission from the Office of the Provost, Dean of Students, or V.P. for Administration & Finance.

Upon written request, permission will be granted and will include any stipulations, if necessary. This request may be made in the form of e-mail to any of the aforementioned.

The written request will include date and time of demonstration, location requested, number of participants expected, and reason for demonstration. Request must be presented 24 hours prior to time of scheduled demonstration.

Demonstrations shall be restricted to Science Field, Kelchner Field, the Shirk Stadium Field, or Library Plaza and will be assigned according to availability.

Members of the Albright College community will be permitted to distribute leaflets, circulate petitions, and picket, if it is done consistent with this established procedure and not in violation of the aforementioned items numbered 1-7.

In an effort to provide a safe environment for demonstrators, a demonstration shall only be conducted during daylight hours, unless express permission has been received by the Provost, Dean of Students, or V.P. for Administration & Finance.

Members of the Public Safety Department will monitor all demonstrations to ensure that those participating are doing so in a safe environment, and that the requirements of this policy are being met.

When the aforementioned requirements for a peaceful demonstration are not being followed, the Provost, Dean of Students, V.P. for Administration & Finance or Director of Public Safety will advise demonstrators to disperse.

In the event of violent demonstration – with potential for injury, or actual injury to persons, or damage to property – the Director of Public Safety will immediately contact the police department having jurisdiction.

Upon the arrival of responding police department – they will assume control. Public Safety Officers will provide assistance as requested.

If a campus building is obstructed or the normal activities of the College are interrupted the Provost, Dean of Students, V.P. for Administration & Finance, or Director of Public Safety will advise demonstrators to cease such activity. Failure to discontinue unacceptable behavior will result in immediate contact with the police department having jurisdiction.