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This policy applies to all UNMC buildings, facilities, grounds, and spaces in Omaha owned or controlled by the University and extends to members of the academic community, including guests of the University, and members of the general public lawfully present on University premises. This policy does not include buildings owned by the University but leased to another organization (e.g. Nebraska Medicine). UNMC campuses in Lincoln and Kearney fall under policies governed by the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and the University of Nebraska at Kearney, respectively. Campus locations in Scottsbluff/Gering and Norfolk are leased spaces and fall under policies of the owners of those properties. | This policy applies to all UNMC buildings, facilities, grounds, and spaces in Omaha owned or controlled by the University and extends to members of the academic community, including guests of the University, and members of the general public lawfully present on University premises. This policy does not include buildings owned by the University but leased to another organization (e.g. Nebraska Medicine). UNMC campuses in Lincoln and Kearney fall under policies governed by the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and the University of Nebraska at Kearney, respectively. Campus locations in Scottsbluff/Gering and Norfolk are leased spaces and fall under policies of the owners of those properties. | ||
==Policy Statement== | ==Policy Statement== | ||
In accordance with BOR | In accordance with [https://nebraska.edu/-/media/unca/docs/offices-and-policies/policies/board-governing-documents/board-of-regents-policies.pdf#page=234 BOR Policy 6.4.10] and in order to optimize the use of University facilities and grounds by students, faculty, staff, and community members, the University reserves the right to regulate the use of its own property. Nothing in this policy is intended to infringe upon the First Amendment rights of students, faculty, staff, or community members. | ||
==Reason for Policy== | ==Reason for Policy== | ||
It is the intent of the University to fulfill its mission of teaching, clinical care, research, and public service. In order to avoid disruption of the normal activities needed to carry out its mission, the University shall control access to University land and buildings. | It is the intent of the University to fulfill its mission of teaching, clinical care, research, and public service. In order to avoid disruption of the normal activities needed to carry out its mission, the University shall control access to University land and buildings. | ||
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At the discretion of the Vice Chancellor for Business, Finance and Business Development or their designee, students, faculty, staff, and University groups who wish to use a Designated Public Forum may be asked to complete a Facilities License Agreement. | At the discretion of the Vice Chancellor for Business, Finance and Business Development or their designee, students, faculty, staff, and University groups who wish to use a Designated Public Forum may be asked to complete a Facilities License Agreement. | ||
Designated Public Forums are subject to reasonable time, place, and manner restrictions on exercise of the right of free expression as a means of preserving the safe and orderly operation of the campus. | Designated Public Forums are subject to reasonable [https://nebraska.edu/-/media/unca/docs/offices-and-policies/policies/board-governing-documents/board-of-regents-policies.pdf#page=21 time, place, and manner restrictions] on exercise of the right of free expression as a means of preserving the safe and orderly operation of the campus. | ||
===Requesting Approval to Use University Property Classified as a Limited Public Forum Area or Facility=== | ===Requesting Approval to Use University Property Classified as a Limited Public Forum Area or Facility=== | ||
Limited Public Forums may be designated by the University for use by particular groups or limited to particular types of speech, as long as the limitations are reasonable and viewpoint-neutral.<br /> | Limited Public Forums may be designated by the University for use by particular groups or limited to particular types of speech, as long as the limitations are reasonable and viewpoint-neutral.<br /> | ||
All individuals or groups, including UNMC students, faculty, staff, and University Groups, wishing to use University facilities classified as a Limited Public Forum (see Definitions) will submit a completed Application for Facility Use form to the appropriate scheduling authority sufficiently in advance, with a recommendation of thirty (30) or more business days before the activity, and provide all information required for administrative review of the proposed activity. Those rooms scheduled by Central Room Scheduling are listed here. Other available “limited public area or facility” rooms available for scheduling – as well as the appropriate person to schedule those rooms – are listed here. The thirty (30) or more business day reservation recommendation may be adjusted for activities that could not reasonably be planned that far in advance at the discretion of the Vice Chancellor for Business, Finance and Business Development or their designee. | All individuals or groups, including UNMC students, faculty, staff, and University Groups, wishing to use University facilities classified as a Limited Public Forum (see Definitions) will submit a completed Application for Facility Use form to the appropriate scheduling authority sufficiently in advance, with a recommendation of thirty (30) or more business days before the activity, and provide all information required for administrative review of the proposed activity. Those rooms scheduled by Central Room Scheduling are listed [https://unmc.edu/academicaffairs/institutional/room-scheduling/rooms-scheduled/index.html here]. Other available “limited public area or facility” rooms available for scheduling – as well as the appropriate person to schedule those rooms – are listed [https://unmc.edu/academicaffairs/institutional/room-scheduling/rooms-outside.html here]. The thirty (30) or more business day reservation recommendation may be adjusted for activities that could not reasonably be planned that far in advance at the discretion of the Vice Chancellor for Business, Finance and Business Development or their designee. | ||
A Facilities License Agreement (the “Agreement”) between a Third Party and the University is required for Third Parties wishing to use University facilities classified as a Limited Public Forum. An executed copy of the Agreement, signed by authorized representatives from the Third Party and the University, should be returned to the University a minimum of 10 business days before the activity. | A Facilities License Agreement (the “Agreement”) between a Third Party and the University is required for Third Parties wishing to use University facilities classified as a Limited Public Forum. An executed copy of the Agreement, signed by authorized representatives from the Third Party and the University, should be returned to the University a minimum of 10 business days before the activity. | ||
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Finally, while the principles of Academic Freedom are unique ideals possessed by the teaching profession, separate from an individual’s First Amendment Rights, the University of Nebraska is clear in its commitment and faithful to the preservation of Academic Freedom. This policy is not intended to interfere with or encumber those principles. For example, according to the American Association of University Professors 1940 Statement on Academic Freedom and Tenure, teachers are entitled to freely discuss topics in the classroom, but they should be careful not to introduce controversial matters, which have no relation to the subject being taught. | Finally, while the principles of Academic Freedom are unique ideals possessed by the teaching profession, separate from an individual’s First Amendment Rights, the University of Nebraska is clear in its commitment and faithful to the preservation of Academic Freedom. This policy is not intended to interfere with or encumber those principles. For example, according to the American Association of University Professors 1940 Statement on Academic Freedom and Tenure, teachers are entitled to freely discuss topics in the classroom, but they should be careful not to introduce controversial matters, which have no relation to the subject being taught. | ||
==Definitions== | ==Definitions== | ||
Designated Public Forum is identified as the Green Space on the Scott Student Plaza, just east of the ice rink, on the Omaha campus.<br /> | '''Designated Public Forum''' is identified as the Green Space on the Scott Student Plaza, just east of the ice rink, on the Omaha campus.<br /> | ||
Limited Public Forums include reservable indoor and outdoor space not identified as a Designated Public Forum (e.g. the auditorium in Williams Science Hall, the Truhlsen Events Center, and available classrooms and auditoriums).<br /> | '''Limited Public Forums''' include reservable indoor and outdoor space not identified as a Designated Public Forum (e.g. the auditorium in Williams Science Hall, the Truhlsen Events Center, and available classrooms and auditoriums).<br /> | ||
Non-Public Forums means all areas not defined as Designated Public Forums or Limited Public Forums (e.g. all clinical areas, research laboratories, offices).<br /> | '''Non-Public Forums''' means all areas not defined as Designated Public Forums or Limited Public Forums (e.g. all clinical areas, research laboratories, offices).<br /> | ||
University Group means any of the following: (1) recognized student organizations, (2) recognized faculty/staff organizations, and (3) other groups officially recognized by the University administration as part of the University community.<br /> | '''University Group''' means any of the following: (1) recognized student organizations, (2) recognized faculty/staff organizations, and (3) other groups officially recognized by the University administration as part of the University community.<br /> | ||
Individual/Group (Third Party) means any individual or group, other than those defined as a University Group, that wishes to use University facilities for the purposes outlined in this policy.<br /> | '''Individual/Group (Third Party)''' means any individual or group, other than those defined as a University Group, that wishes to use University facilities for the purposes outlined in this policy.<br /> | ||
Requester means individual or individuals requesting permission to use University facilities.<br /> | '''Requester''' means individual or individuals requesting permission to use University facilities.<br /> | ||
==Additional Information== | ==Additional Information== | ||
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*[https://nebraska.edu/-/media/unca/docs/offices-and-policies/policies/board-governing-documents/board-of-regents-policies.pdf#page=232 University of Nebraska Trespass Policy 6.4.7] | *[https://nebraska.edu/-/media/unca/docs/offices-and-policies/policies/board-governing-documents/board-of-regents-policies.pdf#page=232 University of Nebraska Trespass Policy 6.4.7] | ||
*[https://nebraska.edu/-/media/unca/docs/offices-and-policies/policies/board-governing-documents/board-of-regents-policies.pdf#page=21 University of Nebraska Campus Disorders and Administrative Response Policy 2.1.2] | *[https://nebraska.edu/-/media/unca/docs/offices-and-policies/policies/board-governing-documents/board-of-regents-policies.pdf#page=21 University of Nebraska Campus Disorders and Administrative Response Policy 2.1.2] | ||
==History and Moving Forward | ==History and Moving Forward== | ||
This policy is to be reviewed annually in January of each year. | This policy is to be reviewed annually in January of each year. | ||
This page maintained by [mailto:dpanowic@unmc.edu dkp]. | This page maintained by [mailto:dpanowic@unmc.edu dkp]. | ||