- (1) An institution may reasonably regulate the time, place, and manner of free expression to ensure that it does not disrupt the institution's ordinary activities. This restriction includes established procedures for engaging in organized speech activities, such as protest marches or invited speakers.
(2) These exceptions to the principle of freedom of expression must be viewpoint neutral, generally content neutral, narrowly tailored, and leave ample opportunity for alternative means for expression. Institutions may not use these exceptions in a manner that is inconsistent with the institutions'' commitment to free and open discussion of ideas.
R780-800-6. Incorporation of Institution Policies.
(1) The following institutions have adopted the following policies that are incorporated by reference within this rule, including any amendments:
- (a) Utah State University's Student Code Article III, April 10, 2009;
(b) Weber State University's:
- (i) PPM 6-22, Student Code, September 13, 2018;
- (ii) PPM 5-37, Campus Facilities Use, December 4, 2012; and
- (iii) PPM 7-10, Posting and Distribution of Written Materials, October 3, 2017;
- (c) University of Utah's: Policy 1-007, University Speech Policy, June 12, 2008;
(d) Utah Valley University's:
- (i) 161 Freedom of Speech, June 22, 2017;
- (ii) 162 Sexual Misconduct, June 18, 2019; and
- (iii) 165 Discrimination, Harassment, and Affirmative Action, June 18, 2019;
(e) Snow College:
- (i) Student Rights and Responsibilities, May 31, 2019; and
- (ii) Snow College Free Speech Policy, December 8, 2017;
- (f) Southern Utah University's: Policy 5.1, Free Speech and Advocacy on Campus, May 3, 2018;
(g) Dixie State University's:
- (i) Policy 110, Free Speech, March 5, 2018; and
- (ii) Policy 552, Student Rights and Responsibilities, April 28, 2017;
(h) Salt Lake Community College's Campus Speech 3-2.03. (08/01/2018);
- (i) Davis Technical College's Free Expression on Campus Policy, 7/30/2019;
- (j) Dixie Technical College's Student Free Expression Rule, 9/24/2019;
(k) Mountainland Technical College's Free Expression 500.590, effective 7.23.19:
- (l) Ogden-Weber Technical College's Free Expression on Campus 500.2, approved on July 25, 2019; and
(m) Southwest Technical College's:
- (i) Grievance Policy, July 29, 2019;
- (ii) Student Conduct Policy, July 29, 2019; and
- (iii) Harassment, Nondiscrimination and Equal Opportunity, July 29, 2019.
KEY: civil liberties, free speech
Date of Last Change: January 20, 2022
Notice of Continuation: December 23, 2024
Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 53B-27-302