PDFWAC 132K-220-030

Use of college facilities.

(1) Subject to the regulations and requirements of this policy, groups may use the campus common areas for expressive activities between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m.
(2) Any sound amplification device may only be used at a volume that does not disrupt or disturb the normal use of classrooms, offices, laboratories, or any previously scheduled college event or activity.
(3) Groups are encouraged to notify the campus public safety department no later than 24 hours in advance of an expressive activity. However, unscheduled expressive activities are permitted so long as the activity does not disrupt any other event or activity occurring at the college facility.
(4) All sites used for expressive activity must be cleaned up and left in their original condition and may be subject to inspection by a representative of the college after the activity. Reasonable charges may be assessed against the sponsoring organization for the costs of cleanup or for the repair of damaged property.
(5) All groups must comply with all fire, safety, and sanitation regulations, and any special requirements specified for the expressive activity. The college cannot and will not provide utility connections or hook-ups for purposes of expressive activity conducted pursuant to this policy.
(6) The expressive activity must not be conducted in such a manner to obstruct vehicular, bicycle, pedestrian, or other traffic or otherwise interfere with ingress or egress to the college, college buildings or facilities, or to college activities or events. The expressive activity must not create safety hazards or pose safety risks to people or property.
(7) The expressive activity must not interfere with educational or institutional activities inside or outside any college building or otherwise prevent the college from fulfilling its mission and achieving its primary purpose of providing an education to its students. The expressive activity must not materially infringe on the rights and privileges of college students, employees, or guests to the college.
(8) There shall be no overnight camping in or on college facilities. Camping is defined to include unauthorized: Sleeping, cooking activities, storing or use of personal belongings for habitation, and/or the erection of tents, shelters, or other structures used for purposes of habitation.
(9) College facilities may not be used for commercial sales, solicitations, advertising, or promotional activities, unless:
(a) Such activities serve educational purposes of the college; and
(b) Such activities are under the sponsorship of a college department, office, or recognized student organization.
(10) The expressive activity must also be conducted in accordance with any other applicable college policies and regulations, local ordinances, and state or federal laws.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.50.140(13). WSR 24-13-108, § 132K-220-030, filed 6/18/24, effective 7/19/24.]