Interim Systemwide Time, Place and Manner Policy: Spontaneous Activities, Unscheduled Events and Demonstrations
California State University - Bakersfield
Relevant Excerpt
Spontaneous Activities, unscheduled events and demonstrations may be held in Public Areas and certain Limited Areas (as provided by the applicable Campus Addendum), without scheduling or reservations, so long as they do not disrupt scheduled events, violate University policies or applicable federal, state, or local laws, and do not disrupt University operations. It is the intent of this Policy to ensure that all activities, events, and demonstrations occur with no risk or threat to the safety and security of persons or University Property.
It is a violation of this Policy to circumvent these time, place, and manner regulations by falsely claiming that an event or demonstration is spontaneous. In deciding whether an event or demonstration is spontaneous or planned, the University may consider factors that include but are not limited to (a) whether signs or placards used at the demonstration were commercially produced, (b) whether participants used amplified sound equipment, (c) whether media was contacted, substantially in advance of the demonstration, or (d) whether other factors or circumstances, including social media communications or advertising, demonstrate advance planning by one or more individuals and/or organizations.
In the event of multiple groups or individuals attempting to use Public Areas at the same time and place, priority shall be given in the following order: (1) previously scheduled (in compliance with this policy) events and demonstrations; (2) events and demonstrations conducted by recognized University organizations, Students, Recognized Student Organizations, current Employees, CSU Employee unions, and CSU auxiliaries; and (3) on a first-come, first-served basis.