UW-Manitowoc Posting Policy

Approved by the Collegium November 8, 2005

 

The University of Wisconsin-Manitowoc recognizes the rights of all individuals of freedom of expression. This policy establishes procedures for the posting of all types of printed materials on the UW-Manitowoc campus.

 

Where the policy does not address a specific question, it is expected that courtesy, good judgment, and common sense will determine the course of action.

 

General Guidelines for All Postings

  1. No more than one poster or notice for the same event is to be posted on a general use bulletin board.
  2. Avoid placing posters on top of other posters.
  3. Avoid posters larger than 11 x 17 on general use bulletin boards.
  4. Any material to be posted that is not in English must have an English translation posted at the same location (excluding restricted use bulletin boards).
  5. Posters with offensive content (including, but not limited to, hate speech, vulgarity, defamation of character, pornography) are not allowed, and will be removed at the discretion of the Dean.
  6. Posters that are clearly outdated will be removed.
  7. Use only tacks or pushpins on general use bulletin boards and use only poster putty or blue tape on other allowed surfaces.  These materials are available in Administrative Services—130 Founders Hall. 

 

University Sponsored Postings

  1. Notices of student and other University events/activities may be posted on any general use bulletin board.  The University group or organization that posted the materials must remove them after the event.
  2. Posting on walls is allowed using appropriate materials (see #7 above).
  3. For notices placed on tables in the Commons;
    • Loose flyers can be placed on tables, but will be removed by maintenance at the end of each day.
    • Longer term notices must be placed in clear plastic holders, which are available in Administrative Services.

 

 All Other Postings

  1. Individuals, whether members of the University community or the general public, may post printed materials only on general use bulletin boards.
  2. Posting of University materials or outside materials with academic content will take precedence if space conflicts occur.
  3. Printed materials must conform to all applicable local, state, and federal laws.

 

Prohibited Areas for General Postings

  1. Restricted use bulletin boards–bulletin boards clearly designated for department or other special use
  2. Bulletin boards in classrooms (reserved for instructional purposes only)
  3. Bulletin bars located outside of classrooms (reserved for instructional purposes only)
  4. Chalkboards, whiteboards, doors, and walls in classrooms
  5. Directional or informational signs and/or sign holders
  6. Stairway and balcony railings
  7. Glass surfaces in Lakeside Hall 
  8. Gray and taupe painted surfaces around the entrance to University Theater and in the Lakeside corridor
  9. Exterior surfaces of campus buildings, light poles, directional signs, benches, and trees
  10. Vehicle windshields in parking lots

 

Dissemination of Posting Policy

1.      Copies of this policy will be posted on the campus website, given to every campus club, kept in the library, the student government office, administrative services, student services, and maintenance department.

  1. These two notices will be posted on each general use bulletin board:

·        QUESTIONS ABOUT UW-MANITOWOC POSTING POLICY?  CHECK WITH ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES–130 FOUNDERS HALL

·        USE ONLY TACKS OR PUSHPINS