Campus Use of University Facilities

Effective Date

Tuesday, August 8, 2017

Approved By

Philip P. DiStefano, Chancellor

Owner

Campus Use of University Facilities Committee ("CUUF" Committee)

I.  Purpose

This policy is adopted pursuant to , which directs the Chancellor to adopt regulations and procedures governing the use of grounds, buildings, and facilities for the campuses.

The ºÚÁÏÉçÇøÍø is dedicated to the pursuit of knowledge through a free exchange of ideas, and this shall be a pivotal principle in determining whether a proposed use of a ºÚÁÏÉçÇøÍø Facility and/or Outdoor Space is appropriate. This policy shall be interpreted consistent with the University’s Mission, Vision, and Values; with the First Amendment to the United States Constitution and Article II, Section 10 of the Colorado Constitution; and with section 23-5-144 of the Colorado Revised Statutes, which designates Outdoor Spaces as a Student Forum available for student expression.

II. Policy Statement

The intent of this policy is to support the Purpose and prevent interference and material and substantial disruption of University functions or activities; to promote safety; to protect University property; to maintain the visual appeal of the campus environment; to facilitate scheduling and management of University Facilities and/or Outdoor Spaces; to make Student Forums available for student expression, consistent with the requirements of section 23-5-144 of the Colorado Revised Statutes; and to establish time, place, and manner regulations for expression in the University’s Facilities and Outdoor Spaces.

No Facility or Outdoor Space may be used in a manner that materially and substantially disrupts University teaching, research, administrative, and/or service activities. Illustrative but not definitive examples of such kinds of disruption are the following:

  1. Endangerment of other users’ personal safety.
  2. Violence or incitement of violence.
  3. Damage to property.
  4. Persistent noise at a level materially and substantially disruptive of classes, research, administrative business, study, etc.
  5. Obstruction of the entrance/exit to any Facility or Outdoor Space, or obstruction or interference of the free movement of vehicular or pedestrian traffic along or through any campus sidewalk, walkway, street, or alle