POLICY:
The use of designated campus grounds may be permitted when events and activities are conducted in accordance with reasonable time, place and manner directives. Such activities may not disrupt or obstruct the teaching, research, or administrative functioning of the University by means of physical barriers that would impede the free and orderly use of campus facilities or by the creation of sound or noise, regardless of means, that would interfere with teaching, learning, and the conduct of University business.
PURPOSE:
To establish guidelines through which students, faculty, staff, and community members may use campus grounds in a manner that assure an environment conducive to teaching and learning by establishing time, place and manner requirements.
PROCEDURES:
- A. On-Campus Individuals, Groups & Organizations:
- Application for Permit:
- All recognized university employee groups and student organizations or clubs, or individual students and employees must obtain the appropriate form from the Matador Involvement Center at (818) 677-5111 located at the University Student Union http://usu.csun.edu/default.htm. Prior to approval, a meeting to discuss the details of the proposed use of campus grounds will be required.
- B. Off-Campus Individuals & Groups:
- Application for Permit:
- Individuals or clubs, groups, and organizations composed of members other than students and university employees desiring to use campus grounds must contact The University Corporation, University Licensing (818) 677-2744 or http://www.csun.edu/~vfoao0lc/.
EXCLUSIONS:
In order to ensure that the campus is free of unsafe and hazardous conditions and interference with ongoing educational and administrative processes, it may become necessary or prudent to deny or restrict access to campus structures, temporary or permanent, or to restrict or deny the use of campus grounds for specific activity.
REFERENCES:
CSUN University Policies and Procedures:
Solicitations of Donations; Commercially Oriented Activity; Distribution of Written or Printed Material; Licensing of Special Events; Public Meetings, Performances, Rallies, Speakers and Similar Events; and Use of Academic and Administrative Buildings
http://www-admn.csun.edu/vp/policies/index.htm
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The President's designee for the purpose of implementing this policy shall be:
- The Vice President for Student Affairs http://www.csun.edu/studentaffairs/
- The Director of Public Safety http://www-admn.csun.edu/police/ and
- The Executive Director of Physical Plant Management http://www-admn.csun.edu/ppm/
These are the President's designees for maintaining campus grounds in a safe condition and form the issuance of policies and regulations deemed necessary for the maintenance and continuance of such a posture. Failure to comply with any of the agreed upon terms of use will be sufficient grounds upon which to revoke authorization for use of grounds. Additionally, it may result in campus use privileges being suspended for a period of time commensurate with the seriousness of the violation involved.
Approved by the President
California State University, Northridge at 18111 Nordhoff Street, Northridge, CA 91330 / Phone: 818-677-1200 / © 2006 CSU Northridge
Last Updated: 6/26/2007
