E-275.2 Distribution, Posting, and Display Tables

The following procedure has been established regarding distributing and posting printed materials and using display tables on the College’s Premises and at College-Sanctioned Events to prevent interference with the educational process, disruption of the work environment, and maintenance of effective operations.

DISTRIBUTION OF PRINTED MATERIALS

Printed materials include, but are not limited to, posters, signs, circulars, newspapers, pamphlets, handbills, fliers, announcements, or similar material. The College prohibits the distribution or posting of materials that incite others to imminent lawless action, raise false alarm of imminent personal danger, constitute severe and pervasive harassment, endanger the health or safety of others, interfere with or disrupt the normal functioning of the College, result in damage to College Premises, or deny or unreasonably interfere with, the rights of others on College Premises.

Subject to the terms of this Procedure, the distribution of non-commercial materials on College Premises is generally permitted during the College’s regular hours of operation, which may be found on the website. Such distribution must not interfere with the orderly conduct of the College’s affairs, the maintenance of the College’s Premises, the entrance to or exit from any College Premises, and the free flow of vehicular and pedestrian traffic. 

Consistent with Policy E-280 – Sale and Solicitation on College Property, before distributing commercial materials (i.e., materials intended to market, sell, or promote goods or services on behalf of any person or entity that is not a college department or affiliated organization) on College Premises, any individual or group must seek express written permission from the President/District Director or designee.

No individual may distribute printed materials in libraries during standard operating hours or in academic facilities or classrooms while class is in session unless granted express written permission.

POSTING OF PRINTED MATERIALS

The posting or affixing of printed materials is permitted at the following locations: college-designated bulletin boards. Postings may not exceed 11” x 14” in size and must indicate the name of the sponsoring organization or individual. All postings will be removed weekly.

Other than these designated locations, no printed materials may be placed on or against, attached to, or written on any structure or natural feature of the College’s Premises, including, but not limited to, the sides of doors or buildings, windows, the surface of walkways or roads, posts, waste receptacles, trees, or stakes without express written permission from the President/District Director or designee. Nor may any chalk, paint, or permanent markings be made on such structures without the College’s express written permission.

DISPLAY TABLES

Members of the College Community may maintain a display table, chairs, or other display materials. Display tables and materials may not exceed 30” x 72” in size and may not block any entrance or walkway or restrict the free flow of vehicular or pedestrian traffic. Display materials must be affixed to the display table. A Student, Student organization representative, or Employee must always staff tables or other display materials.

Visitors and Guests who wish to set up a display table must obtain express written permission from the President/District Director or designee.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR EMPLOYEES

Employees are not permitted to distribute or post materials (e.g., handbills, pamphlets, petitions, etc.) unrelated to their work or the College; promote or advertise events unrelated to their work or the College; or advertise or offer products or services for sale during working time or in working areas. As used in this Procedure, “working time” shall mean the time during working hours when either the approaching or the approached Employee is engaged or is expected to be engaged in services on behalf of the College. Working time does not include when both Employees are on lunch, work breaks, or otherwise not on duty.

For additional details relating to the reasonable restrictions the College has placed on free speech and peaceful assembly, the use of College Premises to engage in commercial activities, or by individuals or groups who are not associated with the College Community, see Procedure E-275.1 – Speech: Time, Place, and Manner, Policy E-280 – Sale and Solicitation on College Property, and Policy E-270 –Code of Conduct for Visitors and Guests.