Section 30. Planned demonstrations

A representative from the registered student organization, ad hoc student group, or nonstudent group should contact the assigned university official to discuss a date, time, and location for the demonstration. The assigned university official for the Academic Campus is the Director of Student Activities, located on the second floor of the University Student Commons. The assigned university official for the MCV Campus is the Dean of Student Affairs for the MCV Campus, located in Bear Hall. The assigned university official or designee will continue to serve as a staff liaison with the representative or representatives from the group desiring to have a demonstration until the demonstration has been held. This liaison staff member will:

1. Schedule a date, space, and time for the demonstration. Preferred outdoor locations for demonstrations on the Academic Campus are the Commons Plaza, Shafer Court, unless classes are in session in the Hibbs Building, and the plaza between the Hibbs Building and the Performing Arts Center. Preferred outdoor locations for demonstrations on the MCV Campus are the grassy areas around the residence halls and the Larrick Student Center. Demonstrations on property under the jurisdiction of the City of Richmond, such as sidewalks and Monroe Park, shall meet the requirements of the city and are under the jurisdiction of the Richmond Police Department.

2. Review, as appropriate for each campus, all applicable provisions of the "Guidelines for Non-Instructional Use of Space on the Academic Campus of Virginia Commonwealth University," or "Guidelines for Non-Instructional Use of Space on the MCV Campus of Virginia Commonwealth University," including applicable costs for space, police coverage, use of alcohol, use of loudspeakers, etc.

3. Inform the Vice Provost for Student Affairs, VCU Police, and the Assistant Vice President for University Relations of the plans for a demonstration.

4. Be present at the time of the demonstration to monitor the demonstration.

5. Contact the demonstration leader during the event if problems arise:

a. If the demonstration ceases to be orderly, the demonstration leader will be informed by the staff liaison that the VCU Police will be called to the scene if the disorderly behavior does not cease.

b. If the demonstration causes inconvenience, the demonstration leader will be informed by the staff liaison that the VCU Police will be called to end the demonstration if the behavior causing the inconvenience does not cease.

c. If the demonstration causes disruption, the demonstration leader will be informed by the staff liaison that those persons responsible for the disruption will be subject to arrest by the VCU Police.

d. If the demonstration causes destruction, the demonstration leader will be informed by the staff liaison that those persons responsible for the destruction will be subject to arrest by the VCU Police.

6. Bring charges against individuals and student organizations under applicable university policies and procedures in the event a demonstration causes disruption or destruction.

Historical Notes

Derived from VR649-01-03 § 3, eff. February 16, 1995.

Statutory Authority

§ 23-50.10 of the Code of Virginia.