Student Policy and Procedures

 

 

ASSEMBLE, PERMIT TO PEACEFULLY

Policy

Parkland College recognizes that students have the right to assemble peacefully. Such assembly may include protests and demonstrations against or in support of any topic or cause.

Procedures

Students wishing to assemble may only do so in one of the designated areas on campus (Flag Lounge, fountain area, or gymnasium) and must complete a permit to do so, available from the Office of Student Life. Only currently enrolled Parkland College students are eligible to file a permit to assemble. The permit to assemble must be approved by the director of student life and the director of public safety at least 48 hours prior to the assembly

It should be made clear that students choosing to assemble in this manner speak only for themselves and are responsible to ensure that the assembly:

  1. does not interfere with the individual rights of others;
  2. does not disrupt the normal processes of college life - classes, administration, research;
  3. does not utilize amplification equipment - electric or otherwise (megaphones, bullhorns, etc.);
  4. does not block entrances to buildings or obstruct traffic in the hallways, on streets, in parking lots, or on sidewalks;
  5. does not pose a safety concern.

The Department of Public Safety and/or the vice president for student services has the authority to regulate, and if necessary, disperse the assembly for reasons listed above.

Approved by Student Government, November 2001; Parkland College Association, April 2002; the Board of Trustees, June 2002

 

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