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Speaker's Corner

Policy Number: 4006
Date Issued: Revised/June 2003

Authority: General Faculty Meeting (May 19, 1992); Ohio Revised Code Title 29 (including but not limited to the relevant sections of Chapters 2903, 2907, 2909, 2911, 2917, 2921, 2923)

4006.1 General Policy

  1. Wright State University encourages the free expression of ideas, views, and opinions. University departments and registered student organizations may schedule university space to bring speakers and programs of their choice to the campus on a space available basis.

  2. Individuals desiring a forum to express their views may use the designated Speaker's Corner, as long as they adhere to university regulations.

4006.2 Speaker's Corner

  1. The designated Speaker's Corner is hereby established as the bricked area adjacent to the northeast corner of Founder's Quad, between Millett and Fawcett Halls.

  2. The Speaker's Corner may be used any day of the week from 10 am to 3 pm. No amplification of sound is permitted. Persons using this area are subject to all university regulations and state and federal laws.

  3. Consistent with the United States Constitution, the laws of Ohio, and the University Code of Regulations, the following actions are prohibited on all campuses of Wright State University:

    1. Obstructing or disrupting university teaching, research, or administration.
    2. Causing or threatening to cause injury or harm to persons or property.
    3. Using language that upon reasonable evaluation will lead to immediate violence or an immediate breech of the peace.
    4. Obstructing the free flow of pedestrians or vehicular traffic.
    5. Illegally possessing or using firearms, explosives, or other weapons, chemicals, or fire extinguishers.
    6. Failing to comply with the orders or directives of university officials, police, or any other law enforcement officers acting in consideration of the health, welfare, and safety of all concerned.

4006.3 Enforcement

  1. Failure to comply with the foregoing may result in banning a speaker from the Speaker's Corner. Anyone who may be banned from the Speaker's Corner for any period of time will be afforded a hearing before the vice president for Student Affairs prior to the effect of the ban.

  2. The Wright State University Police Department is responsible for monitoring the Speaker's Corner. Persons violating the guidelines of this policy are subject to disciplinary action and/or arrest. Individuals violating this policy will be prohibited from using the Speaker's Corner for a minimum of one calendar year from the date of the incident.