APPENDIX L

Statement Regarding Assembly

Philosophy Related to Rallies, Demonstrations, Marches, Etc.
The right to freedom of expression is protected by the First Amendment and is upheld by
the Arizona Board of Regents and Northern Arizona University. Northern Arizona
University supports the free expression of individual and group views on a variety of
topics. The creation and maintenance of productive environments within which this
expression and exchange of ideas can take place is an important mission for the
university. While the issues and topics may vary and at times be controversial, it is the
expectation of the university that members of the university community (students,
faculty, staff, and guests) would respect the right of others to freely express their
opinions, beliefs and views.
The university recognizes the importance of and the right to freedom of speech, including
the right to assemble, to march, and other rights related to the expression of thoughts and
ideas. Related to its role of creating and maintaining a conducive atmosphere for the free
expression of views, the university recognizes the importance of organizing events so that
they can be carried out in a positive and safe way. It is for this reason, that the following
guidelines have been established. These guidelines exist to ensure that the free exchange
of ideas within the university community can take place in a productive and non-
threatening manner.

Procedures Related to the Organization of Individual and Group Events

I. Prior to sponsoring a rally, demonstration, march or other group event, the organization
representative must complete the appropriate Permit (which is available in the Office of
Student Life, Room 105 of the University Union). The purpose of this form is to provide
information pertaining t time and location of the event; purpose of the event; sponsor of
the event as well as types of activities to be included at the event.

II. The Permit must be reviewed by a member of the Office of Student Life. Prior to
approval, a Dean will meet with the individual(s) requesting the permit. It is at this
meeting that such issues as dates, times and location will be discussed. Additionally,
concerns related to amplified sound, the potential for disruption of the mission of the
institution as well as safety and security issues will be addressed. Representatives from
other offices on campus may be requested to attend this meeting, in an effort to provide
information regarding planning and logistics.

III. Sponsoring organizations are asked to be responsible for the following items:

1. That the event not block entries, exits, walkways, roadways or otherwise
hinder the free flow of traffic (both pedestrian and roadway traffic).
2. That the event not disrupt the educational mission of the university. This
means that all precautions need to be taken related to amplified sound,
locations and times of the event related to academic classrooms on
campus, and other such activities that might otherwise disrupt the campus
environment.
3. That policies related to sponsoring events on-campus be upheld. (Please
review the following sections of the Student Handbook: Social Events
Policy, Advertising Policy, Policy on Off-Campus Speakers, State Law on
Campus Disorder, Student Code of Conduct)

Contact the Office of Student Life, University Union, Room 105, 523-5181, for the
Permit Form that accompanies these guidelines.