Southern Polytechnic State University
Policy and Procedure Manual
P&P Number:  412.0
Original Date: July 1984
Previous Revisions: none
Approved: March 29, 2002
 
Posting and Distributing Literature

Contents This P&P includes the following main sections:
  • Background
  • Guidelines for posters and large signs
  • Guidelines for political campaign material

Background Communicating information to all members of the university is an essential part of conducting business on campus.  One traditional mechanism for doing so is through the use of printed material.  The purpose of this P&P is to provide guidelines that create a clear, orderly, and effective process for posting and distributing literature.

Guidelines for
Posters and
Large
Signs
  1. Any student or approved student organization may place posters or printed material on bulletin boards provided by the university for that purpose.
  2. All proposals for the construction of large signs or displays should be submitted to the dean of students for a review of safety and esthetic appeal before construction. 

Guidelines for
Political
Campaign Material
  1. Individuals, including recognized candidates for public office, may distribute literature or noncommercial materials at locations on campus that are designated by the Office of Public Relations, provided that the process of distribution (a) does not interfere with regularly scheduled classes or similar campus activities and (b) does not infringe upon the privacy of individuals.
  2. Distribution must be accompanied by personal and voluntary acceptance by individuals receiving the material. Such literature may not be placed on private property, such as automobiles parked on campus.
  3. All distributed material should clearly identify the name of the organization or sponsoring persons and should ordinarily be removed within ten days of posting. Failure to remove such material shall be considered sufficient cause to deny future posting privileges.