Washington Administrative Code › Title 495E - Renton Technical College › Chapter 495E-140 - Use of college facilities › Section 495E-140-040 - General policies limiting use

Current through Register Vol. 24-14, July 15, 2024
(1) College facilities may not be used for
			 purposes of political campaigning by or for candidates who have filed for
			 public office except for student-sponsored activities, forums, or formal
			 political caucuses.
(2) Religious
			 groups shall not use the college facilities as a permanent meeting place. Use
			 may be intermittent only.
(3) The
			 college reserves the right to prohibit the use of college facilities by groups
			 which restrict membership or participation in a manner inconsistent with the
			 college's commitment to nondiscrimination.
(4) No one using college facilities may post
			 promotional signs or posters on buildings, trees, walls, or bulletin boards, or
			 distribute samples outside the rooms or facilities to which access has been
			 granted, except with written permission of the vice-president for plant
			 operations.
(5) These rules shall
			 apply to recognized student groups using college facilities.
(6) Handbills, leaflets, and similar
			 materials except those which are commercial, obscene, or unlawful may be
			 distributed in designated areas on the campus where, and at times when, such
			 distribution will not interfere with the orderly administration of the college
			 affairs or the free flow of traffic. Any distribution of materials must be
			 authorized in advance by the vice-president for plant operations and shall not
			 be construed as support or approval of the content by the college community or
			 the board of trustees.
(7) Use of
			 audio amplifying equipment is permitted only in locations and at times which
			 will not interfere with the normal conduct of college affairs as determined by
			 the vice-president for plant operations.
(8) No person or group may use or enter onto
			 college facilities having in their possession firearms or weapons, even if
			 licensed to do so, except college personnel authorized by the president and
			 commissioned police officers as prescribed by law.
(9) The right of peaceful dissent within the
			 college community will be preserved. The college retains the right to take
			 steps to insure 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 or comply with directions of the designated administrative
			 officer or individual in charge of the meeting.
(12) If a college facility abuts a public
			 area or street, and if student activity, although on such public property,
			 unreasonably interferes with ingress and egress to college buildings, the
			 college may choose to impose its own sanctions although remedies might also be
			 available through local law enforcement agencies.
(13) All activities and uses of college
			 facilities shall comply with applicable laws and rules and college
			 policies.
Statutory Authority:
				  RCW
				  28B.50.140. 93-13-112, §
										495E-140-040, filed 6/21/93,
				  effective 7/22/93.