3358:14-17-04. Solicitation and fundraising (indoor)

(A) The purpose of the policy is to promote the free exchange of ideas and the safe and efficient operation of the college by:

(1) Fostering free speech, assembly and other expressive activities on college property by all persons, whether or not they are affiliated with the college.

(2) Maintaining appropriate educational and work environment for all persons present on college property, including but not limited to students, faculty, employees, customers and visitors.

(3) Maintaining personal security of all persons present on college property and protecting the property of the college and of persons present on college property.

(B) In developing this policy, the college recognizes the constitutional freedoms guaranteed by the United States and Ohio Constitutions, including freedom of speech, press and assembly. The college also recognizes the need to ensure the effective operation of educational, business and related activities of the college. Expressive activities on the college's campus may be subject to reasonable regulation with regard to the time, place and manner of the activities. College employees will not consider the content of the expressive activities when enforcing this policy. No policy can address every possible activity or situation that may occur on college property, the college reserves the right to address such situations as circumstances warrant.

(C) This policy does not apply to the use of college buildings for official events sponsored by the college.

(D) Expressive activities carried under this policy shall not be considered to be speech made by, on behalf of or endorsed by the college.

(E) This policy supersedes any provisions in any other earlier adopted college policies that address similar or overlapping issues, such as use of outdoor space.

(F) This policy does not apply to official, college-supported solicitations or fundraising that are intended to address the college's broader mission to serve the community, such as the NSCC foundation, united way appeal, relay for life or red cross blood drives. This policy governs all facilities on the main campus and satellite sites.

(G) All solicitation and distribution of literature is for informational and educational purposes only. All information expressed by the individual or organization permitted under this policy is particular to the individual/organization, and is not in any way expressing a belief of NSCC in whole or part.

(H) NSCC also recognizes its responsibility to provide a secure learning environment which allows members of the community to express their views in ways which do not disrupt the operation of the college.

(I) Visitors shall not in any way impede, intimidate or disrupt the business or intent of any event or meeting being held for official college business and/or the business of an approved organization or businesses that is renting college facilities.

(J) No solicitation activities will be allowed within direct proximity of an approved outside organization or business event or meeting without direct approval of both the college and the business or organization.

(K) This policy will effectively cover students, student organizations, faculty, staff and visitors who request permission to engage in solicitation or fundraising activity.

(L) No policy can address every possible activity or situation that may occur on college property, the college reserves the right to address such situations as circumstances warrant.

(M) Guidelines for solicitation are defined in procedure 17 -01(F) and fundraising in procedure 17 - 01(F1)

Effective: 5/28/2020
Promulgated Under: 111.15
Statutory Authority: 3358
Rule Amplifies: 3358