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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN">Hello Highlanders,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN">I hope that you had a most enjoyable summer! Welcome back to campus for our returning students and welcome to incoming students.
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN">I am writing to inform you that free speech principles are a foundational pillar at UC Riverside. We encourage all UCR students to advocate for their views while abiding by state and federal safeguards that provide an inclusive,
welcoming space for dialogue, debate, and discourse.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN">The California legislature requires the University of California to ensure consistent implementation and enforcement of
<a href="https://freespeech.ucr.edu/senate-bill-108"><span style="color:#1155CC">California Senate Bill 108</span></a> and its related policies. I direct your attention to three UCR campus policies, highlighted below, specifically related to free speech activities,
camping, and the authorized posting of printed and associated materials:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN">1. </span></b><span lang="EN"><a href="https://policyking.ucr.edu/home/policy/66cf77528d54f6db8c3cb3d9"><b><span style="color:#1155CC">Time, Place, and Manner Policy</span></b></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN"><a href="https://policyking.ucr.edu/home/policy/66cf77528d54f6db8c3cb3d9"><span style="color:#1155CC"><br>
</span></a>This policy identifies the allowable parameters of free speech activities on campus.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN">Key provisions of this policy include but are not limited to:
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1"><span lang="EN">Allowing expressive activities on campus grounds but not inside buildings (without prior authorization).<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1"><span lang="EN">Protecting the ability of members of the campus community to enjoy free movement on campus, without being blocked or obstructed by expressive activities.
<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1"><span lang="EN">Prohibiting people from concealing their identity (such as by wearing a mask) when done to intimidate or to conceal identity and avoid accountability.
<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1"><span lang="EN">The Time, Place and Manner policy also references other policies relating to expressive activities and other uses of campus grounds and university property, including UCR’s
<a href="https://policyking.ucr.edu/home/policy/66cf77298d54f6db8c3cb3c9"><span style="color:#1155CC">Policy Prohibiting Camping on University Property</span></a> and Student
<a href="https://policyking.ucr.edu/home/policy/66cf77018d54f6db8c3cb3ba"><span style="color:#1155CC">Posting</span></a> policy.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><span lang="EN"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN">2. </span></b><span lang="EN"><a href="https://policyking.ucr.edu/home/policy/66cf77298d54f6db8c3cb3c9"><b><span style="color:#1155CC">Policy Prohibiting Camping on University Property</span></b></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN"><a href="https://policyking.ucr.edu/home/policy/66cf77298d54f6db8c3cb3c9"><span style="color:#1155CC"><br>
</span></a>This policy has been established to protect the health and safety of the campus community and access to and security of university facilities and property. It governs academic and staff employees, students, registered student organizations, organizations
not affiliated with the University, and all other individuals on or in university-owned or managed property or facilities in accordance with California law.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN">Key provisions of this policy include but are not limited to:
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2"><span lang="EN">No person shall camp on university property without prior written authorization.
<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2"><span lang="EN">Camping includes, but is not limited to, tents or other temporary shelters, tarpaulins (tarps), cots, beds, sleeping bags or pads, camping mats, pallets, hammocks, and cooking/warming equipment.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2"><span lang="EN">This policy applies to all property and facilities owned or managed by The Regents.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2"><span lang="EN">The Vice Chancellor for Planning, Budget & Administration and Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs (or their designees) will review requests and grant authorizations when deemed appropriate.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN">3. </span></b><span lang="EN"><a href="https://policyking.ucr.edu/home/policy/66cf77018d54f6db8c3cb3ba"><b><span style="color:#1155CC">Posting Policy for Students</span></b></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN"><a href="https://policyking.ucr.edu/home/policy/66cf77018d54f6db8c3cb3ba"><span style="color:#1155CC"><br>
</span></a>This policy applies to printed materials such as flyers, posters, signs, banners or flags, brochures, decals, stickers, and any similar materials drawn, painted, or otherwise hand-produced, which this policy refers to as “Printed Materials.” The
policy mainly sets rules for how, where, and when Printed Materials may be posted, hung, or otherwise mounted or displayed on UCR buildings and grounds. It also covers chalking and other writing, drawing, and projection.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN">Key provisions of this policy include but are not limited to:
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3"><span lang="EN">Most postings require prior approval, and posting is prohibited in certain locations.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3"><span lang="EN">Size and number restrictions ensure that posting space is available to multiple users.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3"><span lang="EN">All printed materials must be easily removable and may not damage surfaces or other university property.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3"><span lang="EN">Chalking, painting, and similar non-permanent markings are permitted under specific guidelines.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN">Violations of these policies will be addressed under applicable policies and procedures, including (but not limited to) referral of students to applicable disciplinary processes.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN">More information about free speech activities, guidelines, and protections can be found at<a href="https://freespeech.ucr.edu/"><span style="color:#1155CC"> freespeech.ucr.edu</span></a>. More information about student standards
of conduct and its related policies can be found at <a href="https://conduct.ucr.edu/">
<span style="color:#1155CC">conduct.ucr.edu</span></a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN">Sincerely,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN">BRIAN L. HAYNES, PH.D. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN">Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs<br>
Office of the Vice Chancellor<br>
University of California, Riverside<br>
900 University Avenue<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN">2108 Hinderaker Hall<br>
Riverside, CA 92521<br>
Phone: (951) 827-4641 | Fax: (951) 827-2248 | Email: <a href="mailto:vcsa@ucr.edu"><span style="color:windowtext;text-decoration:none">vcsa@ucr.edu</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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