Rule 3358:5-9-14 | Student assemblies.
(A) In the process of obtaining a college education, students are often presented with differing points of view on issues. Students at Clark state community college shall feel free to explore and debate contemporary issues in an atmosphere of free expression as outlined in policy 3358:5-13-10 of the Administrative Code, "Student Rights and Responsibilities."
(B) To facilitate the process of maintaining an appropriate atmosphere, the following procedures shall be followed in scheduling student assemblies on campus:
(1) Students wishing to hold an assembly on campus shall complete a request form and submit it to the dean of student affairs at least one week prior to holding the event.
(2) The dean of student affairs shall review the request and if approved may assist the requesting students or student groups in arranging the time and location of the assembly.
(3) Once approval is received, the requesting students or student groups shall notify the college's campus police department regarding the assembly.
(4) Once the assembly is scheduled, the requesting students or student groups shall be responsible for advertising the assembly on campus.
(5) The requesting students or student groups shall be responsible for assisting college authorities in maintaining an atmosphere at the event so that participants can have the opportunity to listen to the views being expressed.
(6) After the assembly is over, the requesting students or student groups shall assist in the cleanup of the area where the event was held.
(C) Students or student groups who hold assemblies without prior approval of the college are in violation of college policy.
Supplemental Information
Amplifies: 3358
Prior Effective Dates: 7/1/1998, 6/1/2000, 4/12/2004