The Constitution of Davidson College: Expression and Assembly

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Article XIL Student Rights and Responsibilities

5) Expression and Assembly

(a) Expression. The College may not infringe upon the rights of students, particularly those of freedom of speech, of peaceable assembly, and the right of petition. The student is both a citizen and a member of the College. The student who speaks or writes in his or her capacity as citizen should make it clear that he or she is spokesperson for neither the College nor the students within it, but must remember that others may judge the College and its students by his or her utterances and actions. The student has the obligation to exhibit accuracy, appropriate restraint, and respect for the opinions of others.

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(b) Assembly. Students and their organizations are free to examine and discuss all questions of interest and to express opinions publicly and privately. They are also free to support issues by orderly means which do not disrupt operations essential to the function of the College, which shall establish reasonable regulations, equitably applied, as to time, manner, and place of assembly.

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(c) Speakers. Students and their organizations may invite and hear speakers, performers, and entertainers of their choice, utilizing procedures established as necessary to assure orderly scheduling of and preparation for campus events. Institutional control of campus facilities may not be used to prevent the appearance of a person or group which has been properly scheduled. Students have the responsibility of realizing that events on the campus affect the public image of the College and of its students, and should invite only those who may be seriously considered to have potential contributions to the exchange of ideas or to the quality of campus life. Sponsorship by student organizations should be clearly publicized.