Student Peaceful Assembly and Forum Policy

 

Policy Number

STSV_0031

Policy Statement

It is the desire of Garden City Community College to promote appropriate expression of views that do not conflict with the mission/identity of the higher education community.  To accomplish this, provisions made for peaceful assemblies and forms, rather than protests or demonstrations. 

Procedures

The policy of Garden City Community College with respect to peaceful assembly and forums is as follows: 

Requests and Approvals

Time, manner and place are subject to the approval of the office of the Vice President of Student Services or his/her designee.  A request by a Garden City Community College student group to assemble or hold any event that could be otherwise construed as an assembly or forum must be submitted one week in advance and written approval from the office of the Vice President of Student Services must be in possession of those in charge at the time and at the location of the assembly/forum.  Only sound amplification that is officially authorized is permitted. 

Time and Place Guidelines (subject to change)

Time

Limited between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m., Monday-Friday. 

Place

The grass area between the Fine Arts and Saffell Library (or other approved location) upon submission of request and written permission from the Vice President of Student Services or his/her designee. 

Disruption and Responsibilities

Such activities may not interfere or disrupt the orderly conduct of college business, events, or infringe on the rights of others.  If an activity becomes disruptive, the college will take appropriate action to limit or terminate the activity.  In the event the area is not restored to its original condition, the organizer will bear fiscal accountability.   

Groups affiliated with the college shall have priority in reserving space.

Contacts

Vice President for Student Services 

Policy History:

July 2, 2026: Revised to include policy number

December 19, 2025: Revised for accessibility and formatting.

July 31, 2013: Approved