Policy Information 107|Page www.kutztown.edu/thekey Non-Sponsored Demonstrations, Presentations, and Non-Commercial Literature Distribution Policy (COT-002) A. Purpose The Kutztown University campus is for the primary use by its students, faculty and staff in their efforts to advance the educational mission of the university. Kutztown University recognizes its role as a public university to encourage the exchange of ideas and/or viewpoints. As such, Kutztown University is open to the presentation and free exchange of ideas by those who may, not necessarily, be affiliated with the University. The University has a significant interest to protect the educational experience of the students in the furthering of its educational mission by ensuring students’ safety, security and fostering diversity. To that end, this policy sets forth certain practices that enable the exchange of ideas while protecting the orderly nature of the campus. B. Scope This policy applies to all entities who intend to utilize the campus to exercise their constitutionally protected rights C. Definitions 1. Distribution of non-commercial materials refers to such activities of a personal transaction nature that makes available paper or other material items which donot include the sale of goods or services or solicitation for funds. 2. Public Demonstration refers to an assembly of individuals for the purpose ofexpressing their views. 3. Presentation refers to any public display of information to express a viewpoint. Thisalso applies to orally expressed viewpoints by use of amplification devices. 4. Routine Operational Hours refers to standard workday hours and those eveningtimes when public events occur. D. Policy and Procedure 1. All entities are encouraged to provide advanced notice to the Chief of Police Services or his/her designee of their intent to utilize the Kutztown University campus for the purposeof non-commercial literature distribution, public demonstration or presentation. 2. The permitted activity shall not: a. Obstruct vehicular, pedestrian, bicycle or other traffic; b. Obstruct entrances or exits to the buildings or driveways; c. Interfere with educational activities inside or outside of the building; d. Engage in any disorderly conduct as defined by applicable state and localstatutes and/or ordinances; e. Interfere with or preclude a scheduled speaker from being heard; f. Interfere with scheduled University operations, ceremonies or events; g. Damage property, including but not limited to lawns, shrubs or trees; h. Disturb the peace as defined by applicable state and local laws, statutes and/or ordinances; or i. Engage in any conduct deemed to be unlawful by any applicable state and/orlocal law, statute and/or ordinances.
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