抗议及示威程序

The right to freedom of expression at UW-Eau克莱尔

The 威斯康星大学欧克莱尔分校 respects and supports every individual’s rights to free speech and to engage in peaceful protests and orderly demonstrations. 然而, there remains an expectation for all who interact on campus that behavior must adhere to state laws, UW System and UW-Eau克莱尔 policies and guidelines, 以及大学的角色和功能.

Listed below are links to guide the freedom of expression on our campus within the boundaries of lawful behavior and applicable policies.

A number of campus policies are also in place to ensure equitable access to campus facilities for the purposes of free expression by on- and off-campus audiences. These include: solicitation; distribution of promotional material; placement of lawn signs; and use of tabling.

See our Frequently Asked Questions below for useful pieces of information from these policies.

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Organizing a peaceful assembly at UW-Eau克莱尔

To organize a peaceful assembly at UW-Eau克莱尔, please follow these two steps:

  1. 联系事件服务 至少在你的活动前一周 to confirm your desired facility/outdoor location is available for your event. They will also inform you of applicable campus policies.

  2. Contact the UW-Eau克莱尔 Police Department at least two days (48 hours) before your event to talk through any safety concerns you may have to ensure your event is not disrupted and to ensure all students, faculty and staff can maintain access to university facilities and sidewalks during your event.

Once these two steps are concluded, we wish you a safe and successful event!

额外的新型冠状病毒肺炎。安全要求

NOTE: Due to 新型冠状病毒肺炎。, the following campus safety requirements also apply:

  • Face coverings must be worn indoors and outdoors on campus.
  • 必须保持6英尺的物理距离.
  • Check with 澳门葡京网赌送彩金 Event Services to determine limits for both Outdoor and Indoor assemblies. 容量限制可能因位置而异, public health guidance from state and local officials and other factors.

For a listing of all campus safety requirements please 访问我们的新型冠状病毒肺炎。网站.

常见问题(常见问题)

If I want to hold an assembly or protest on the campus...
If I want to hold an assembly or protest on the campus, who do I need to contact?

联络活动服务: eventservices@wikiwagsdisposables.com to inquire about space availability for your event. 公共组件, demonstrations or protests may use campus grounds but must confirm the space is available on the date/time they request to avoid conflicts of already-scheduled university events. Event organizers should also contact the University Police at police@wikiwagsdisposables.com to ensure safety for event participants and other university faculty, staff and students.

Does the university decide what individuals or groups may...
Does the university decide what individuals or groups may hold assemblies or protests on campus based on the viewpoint they are expressing?

No. The 威斯康星大学欧克莱尔分校 (澳门葡京网赌送彩金) believes in our responsibility as a public institution to open our campus to all ideological perspectives in accordance with the First Amendment of the United States Constitution and Article I of the Wisconsin Constitution. The university adheres to the principles enumerated in UW系统摄政政策文件4-21 when making decisions about freedom of expression.

Why does the UW-Eau克莱尔 Police Department have...
Why does the UW-Eau克莱尔 Police Department have officers present at campus assemblies?

UW-Eau克莱尔 police officers may attend campus assemblies to ensure the event is not disrupted. The UW System is committed to academic freedom and free expression, and police are trained in de-escalation tactics to intervene only if an individual or group is attempting to silence another. The police also assist in ensuring campus buildings and sidewalks are accessible, 按照威斯康星大学系统管理规范的要求.

I’m worried a protest might make it difficult for me to...
I’m worried a protest might make it difficult for me to get to class or enter campus buildings. 大学能做些什么来防止这种情况?

The university’s primary mission is to provide education, 研究及公共服务, and events or individuals that interfere with the campus’s primary function can be cited. 威斯康星大学系统管理代码第18章 includes various requirements for non-academic use of the university’s lands, including that:

  • 组件不能阻塞对建筑物的访问, offices or sidewalks; intentionally disrupt university activities; use force or violence, 或故意威胁使用武力或暴力, 反对大学社团的任何成员
  • Noise levels that are intentionally disruptive to the university’s mission are not allowed
  • No person can ignore university authorized security measures, 使用未经授权的扩音设备, 或者进行破坏行为

事件 that intentionally violate these requirements may be declared unlawful, and individuals found to have violated these provisions may be charged with disorderly conduct.