Internal Governing Policies: #166 - Flag Display

Relevant Excerpt

In recognition of Federally recognized heritage months, EIU has established a "We Are EIU" flagpole. Such pole will fly flags throughout the month recognizing the following:

African American History Month — February

Women's History Month — March

Asian Pacific American Heritage Month — May

LGBTQ+ Pride Month — June

Hispanic Heritage Month — September-October

Native American Heritage Month — November

During the months when there is no federally recognized heritage month or a federal holiday the official "We Are EIU" flag will be raised. At the discretion of the University and in consultation with stakeholder groups, the "We Are EIU" flagpole may also be utilized to commemorate recognized federal holidays on the date of occurrence or for a longer duration in non-heritage months.

The flagpole is not within EIU's free speech zone and, therefore, not a free speech flagpole.

The "We Are EIU" flagpole is administered by the University's administration. Responsibility for the appropriate display of flags shall reside with the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs and the Office of Belonging, Access, and Engagement. Flag selection for heritage months and federal holidays will be determined in consultation with campus stakeholders and registered student organizations.