Campus Life: Protests and Public Expression
Bates College
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Bates recognizes and supports free speech by students, including peaceful protest on the Bates campus. Bates has the authority to regulate the time, place, and manner of protests. Protests may take many forms, including, but not limited to: assemblies, demonstrations, rallies, picketing, displaying flyers/posters/banners, distribution of leaflets, petitions, chalking, tabling, and the temporary installation of an object. If protesting as a recognized student club or organization, the group must make clear that they are representing the club or organization’s views and not those of Bates or all students.
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FIRE, especially clubs and organizations, are strongly encouraged to consult with Campus Life in advance of a planned protest for assistance to help plan a protest that is responsible and adheres to college policies. FIREare encouraged to give 5 business days’ prior notice of their plans for a protest or other act of public expression to Campus Life.
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Acts of public expression may not violate or conflict with local, state, or federal laws.
Acts of public expression may not violate local Lewiston ordinances.
Acts of public expression may not violate the College Code of Student Conduct , or the Equal Opportunity, Non-Discrimination, and Anti-Harassment Policy.
A single person or group of people does not have the right to prevent the public expression of others (e.g., preventing an invited speaker from being heard).
Acts of public expression may not violate college policy and may not jeopardize public or individual safety.
The public expression of views and opinions may not prevent, obstruct, or interfere with the normal operations of the college. Normal operations of the college include, but are not limited to:
Academic activities, such as classes, labs, activities in any academic building, etc.
Business activities of the college.
Events or speakers hosted in accordance with college policy by academic departments, administrative departments, alumni events, or recognized student clubs and organizations.
The functioning of the college’s student residences.
Pedestrian and vehicular traffic flow.
Access to any college facilities.