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415 Freedom of Expression and Assembly

Oakland University

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B. Reserving Campus Locations for Expressive Activity

Any member of the University Community who engages in Expressive Activity in an outdoor, publicly accessible area of campus that is not covered in Section I.C. or Section I.D. must submit a request for reservation of that location. A Grounds Reservation Request Form must be submitted to Oakland Center Administration a minimum of forty-eight (48) hours in advance (excluding weekends and holidays) of the start of the planned activity. A request for reservation must include the following information:

  • The requested campus location;
  • The date and time of the activity;
  • A detailed description of the activity;
  • The name and contact information of the individual submitting the request, as well as the names and contact details for other individuals responsible for the activity, at least one (1) of whom must be present at all times during the requested event;
  • Whether written materials will be distributed and, if so, a description of such materials (a copy of which must be provided upon request);
  • The estimated number of participants and the intended size of the audience; and
  • An acknowledgment of, and agreement to comply with, this policy governing Expressive Activity on campus.

Reservation requests will be processed on a first come, first serve basis.

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C. Expressive Activity in the Designated Forums

Members of the University Community may use Designated Forums to engage in Expressive Activity between 8:00 am and 11:00 pm, Monday through Friday, provided that such Designated Forum has not already been reserved for the time in question, including by a Non-University Affiliated Speaker. Although it is not necessary for members of the University Community to request a reservation to use the Designated Forums for the purposes of Expressive Activity, the University encourages all parties to notify Oakland Center Administration for scheduling purposes in order to minimize reservation conflicts and to best accommodate all interested users. 

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D.  Spontaneous Expressive Activity

Members of the University Community may engage in Spontaneous Expressive Activity without a reservation, provided that the Spontaneous Expressive Activity:

  • Takes place in outdoor, publicly accessible areas of campus;
  • Adheres to the time, place, and manner regulations set forth in Section I.E. below; and
  • Involves less than ten (10) persons; provided, however, that if the Spontaneous Expressive Activity involves ten (10) or more persons, then it may continue only if immediate notice is provided to Oakland Center Administration during normal business hours. If the Spontaneous Expressive Activity occurs after normal business hours or on weekends, immediate notice must be provided by calling the Oakland University Police Department (OUPD).

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Section III. Additional Provisions Applicable to Expressive Activity 

Distribution of Written Material. Non-commercial pamphlets, handbills, circulars, newspapers, magazines, and other written materials may only be distributed on a person-to-person basis within the area that the individual and/or group has been authorized to engage in Expressive Activity under this policy. Parking lots and parking structures are not designated or suitable for Expressive Activity. Windshield flyers are not permitted and must not be left on vehicles in any parking area or structure on the University campus.

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