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11.10 / Poster/Flyer Policy for University Grounds and Facilities
This policy pertains to the placement, or display of publicity or advertising
material including, but not limited to: posters/flyers, placards, banners,
student election campaign material, announcements, yard signs, portable
signs, and other such temporary or nonpermanent communications devices
(hereinafter "posters/flyers"; or "poster/flyer").
1. Posters/flyers shall be affixed with masking tape or with thumb
tacks on departmental or college bulletin boards and the public bulletin
board on the first floor of the RSC. Any materials (staples, glue,
nails, cellophane tape, etc.) which could cause damage shall not be used
to affix posters/flyers to surfaces. To attach materials to the concrete
kiosks, duct tape is available at the University Information Center in
the Rhatigan Student Center.
2. The posting of nonuniversity posters/flyers, including advertisements
for the sale of products or services, is limited to the following campus
locations:
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The 13 concrete kiosks located on campus (use duct tape available at the
University Information Center in the RSC).
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The public bulletin board located on the first floor of the RSC.
3. Banners may be tied (or temporarily affixed) to the fence surrounding
the intramural playfield or RSC balcony. Contact the RSC Reservations
Office at 978-3475 to use the balcony space. Contact the Heskett
Center at 978-3082 to use the intramural playfield fence.
4. Posters/flyers may not be placed on the following:
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Exterior or interior surfaces of buildings.
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Sidewalks; utility poles; trees; automobiles or other vehicles; sculpture
or other outdoor artwork; entry, directional, informational, or traffic
signs; pillars; and other similar surfaces.
5. In connection with authorized student election campaigns:
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Candidates for election must follow SGA election policies regarding the
placement and number of publicity items allowed and when campaigning may
begin.
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Student election campaign materials may be posted on departmental or college
bulletin boards.
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Student election campaign materials shall be removed within three days
after the applicable student election.
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Yard signs may be used for student election campaign materials associated
with student elections.
6. Chalking of University sidewalks and facilities is not permitted.
7. Yard signs are not permitted except as provided for in paragraph
5.d. of this policy.
8. Paint shall not be applied to any surface on campus.
9. Posters which, when wet, might discolor the surface upon which
they are mounted, shall not be permitted and if posted shall be removed
by university employees. A fine may be assessed against the organization
placing or displaying the poster/flyer for any repairs or clean-up charges
associated with damage to facilities.
10. Posters/flyers shall not exceed 18" x 24", must be dated,
and contain appropriate print and content for the University community.
The organization placing or displaying the poster/flyer must be identified
on each poster/flyer.
11. Posters/flyers not posted in accordance with this policy will
be removed by University employees.
