Cal Poly is a community of learners. All members of the university community are expected to practice self-discipline, fair and independent judgment, and responsibility for their treatment of others. To insure that communities are able to function efficiently, American courts have long held that, while the content of speech can rarely be controlled, some speech may be restricted with regard to time, place, and manner. Cal Poly Pomona, like most other institutions, routinely sets forth regulations pertaining to the way activities may be conducted. Three examples of such restrictions follow.
Scheduled events take precedence over spur of the moment activities.
Because it might interfere with classes in session, individual's privacy, or other activities, sound amplification is generally limited to times when classes are not in session, weekends, or evenings. Activities which restrict or disturb the routine business of the university are generally prohibited or closely monitored. Cal Poly Pomona believes that the search for knowledge requires the freedom to speak openly about concerns and issues. However, abusive treatment of individuals based on a personal or stereotypical bias prevents the university from establishing and maintaining such an open environment. No member of the Cal Poly Pomona community should be subject to such treatment nor should anyone tolerate, encourage, or engage in such activities.