Student Engagement

The Expressive Activity Policy embodies the University’s institutional values and reflects its commitment to free speech on campus. In accordance with its responsibilities under the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution and Indiana law, the University affords and is committed to protecting the rights of students, academic appointees, staff, and guests and visitors to free speech and expressive activity, such as assembling and speaking in public areas of campus, as well as writing, publishing, and inviting speakers on any subject.

View the complete IU Expressive Activity Policy.

The “Guidelines for Assembly on Campus” are designed to facilitate free expression while recognizing that the priority for facility use will be based upon the academic mission of the University and its responsibility to protect the safety of students, faculty, staff, visitors, and property. McCullough Plaza is available to any individual or organization for peaceful assembly for the purpose of expressing their views. The plaza is centrally located on campus and receives more foot traffic than any other outdoor space.

• All assembly must comply with the Indiana University Expressive Activity Policy. Although no reservation is required to use McCullough Plaza, this space may be reserved by organizations that wish to conduct their events on particular dates or times. Reservations are first come, first reserved and can be made by contacting the Conference and Catering Office, University Center 125, (812) 941-2155.
  
  
• The designation of McCullough Plaza as an assembly location should not be interpreted as limiting the rights of free expression elsewhere on campus. Other outdoor locations may be used as long as no disruptions of University functions occur.
  
  
• Persons using McCullough Plaza or other space on campus are responsible for removing any discarded materials, general cleaning of the area, and returning it to its original condition.
  
  
• The campus maintains a Posting Policy that allows for the distribution of printed materials.
  
  
  • Materials being distributed should only be given to those willing to take a copy.
    
    
  • Materials may be posted on the designated public bulletin boards but will be removed and discarded after two weeks. Materials may not be affixed to building exteriors, doors, windows, or interior walls.
    
    
  • Placing materials on vehicles in the parking area is prohibited.
    
    
• The behavior of all persons using University facilities is governed by all federal, state, and local laws and by the University policies on personal misconduct as outlined in the Faculty Manual and the Code of Student Rights, Responsibilities, and Conduct. Indiana University Southeast does not endorse the viewpoint or message of any particular speaker or group of speakers on campus.
  
  
• Any questions or comments concerning these guidelines may be referred to the Dean of Student Life, University Center 010, (812) 941-2316.