Washington Administrative Code › Title 132T - Walla Walla Community College › Chapter 132T-190 - Use of the college facilities › Section 132T-190-030 - Restrictions on the use of college facilities

Current through Register Vol. 24-14, July 15, 2024
(1) Primary
			 consideration shall always be given to activities specifically related to the
			 college's mission. No arrangements shall be made that may interfere with, or
			 operate to the detriment of, the college's own teaching, research, or public
			 service programs.
(2) College
			 facilities shall not be rented to or used by private or commercial
			 organizations or associations, nor shall the facilities be rented to persons or
			 organizations conducting programs for private gain unless their use aligns with
			 the college mission.
(3) College
			 facilities may not be used for purposes of political campaigning by or for
			 candidates who have filed for public office except in cases of sponsored public
			 forums.
(4) Religious groups shall
			 not use college facilities as a permanent meeting place. Use may be
			 intermittent only.
(5) These rules
			 shall apply to students, employees, recognized student groups, contracted
			 partners, and visitors using college facilities.
(6) Materials may be distributed only in
			 designated areas on the campus where, and at times when, such distribution
			 shall not interfere with the orderly administration of the college's affairs or
			 the free flow of traffic. Any distribution of materials as authorized by the
			 designated administrative officer shall not be construed as support or approval
			 of the content by the college community or board of trustees. Persons and
			 organizations not connected with the college may not distribute handbills or
			 similar materials. The use of posters or any other materials that could leave
			 permanent physical markings or damage facilities must be preapproved by the
			 designated administrative officer and in compliance with the college's
			 administrative policies and procedures.
(7) Exterior audio amplifying equipment is
			 permitted only in locations and at times that will not interfere with the
			 normal conduct of college affairs as determined by the appropriate
			 administrative officer. All sound amplification devices must be used at a
			 volume that does not disrupt the normal use of classrooms, offices,
			 laboratories, or any previously scheduled college event or activity.
(8) No person or group may use or enter onto
			 college facilities having in their possession firearms, even though licensed to
			 do so, except commissioned police officers as prescribed by law, this chapter,
			 and WAC 132T-100-132.
(9) The right
			 of peaceful dissent within the college community will be preserved. The college
			 retains the right to take steps to ensure the safety of individuals, the
			 continuity of the educational process, and the protection of property. While
			 peaceful dissent is acceptable, violence or disruptive behavior is not a
			 legitimate means of dissent. Should any person, group, or organization attempt
			 to resolve differences by means of violence, the college and its officials need
			 not negotiate while such methods are employed.
(10) Orderly picketing and other forms of
			 peaceful dissent are protected activities on and about the college premises;
			 however, interference with free passage through areas where members of the
			 college community have a right to be, interference with ingress and egress to
			 college facilities, interruption of classes, injury to persons, or damage to
			 property exceeds permissible limits.
(11) Where college space is used for an
			 authorized function (such as a class or a public or private meeting under
			 approved sponsorship, administrative functions, or service related activities),
			 groups must obey and comply with the directions of the designated
			 administrative officer, campus public safety officer, or individual in charge
			 of the meeting.
(12) If a college
			 facility abuts a public area or street, and if an activity, although on public
			 property, unreasonably interferes with ingress and egress to college property,
			 the college may choose to impose its own sanctions on any individual on college
			 property who violates this chapter, although remedies might be available
			 through local law enforcement agencies.
(13) Walla Walla Community College District
			 20 shall be open to the public between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m.,
			 Monday through Friday, except for holidays or other announced closures of the
			 college and in accordance with the college's administrative policies and
			 procedures on use of college facilities and expressive speech. Individual
			 building hours may vary due to scheduled functions or activities. Employees of
			 the college who have college-related business may be in the college facilities
			 outside of these hours.
Statutory Authority:
				  RCW
				    28B.50.140 and chapter 28B.19 RCW. 82-24-021
				  (Resolution No. 83-4), §
										132T-190-030, filed 11/22/82;
				  Order 78-6, §
										132T-190-030, filed
				  10/24/77.