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A liberal arts-based curriculum encourages conversation and critique, lively debates, thoughtful rebuttals, and peaceful demonstrations as means of expressing one’s perspective. Young Harris College as a private college affords students with the opportunity to engage in expressive activity and campus protests in a respectful and non-violent manner that does not disrupt the normal operations of the College. Students who desire to engage in expressive activity and campus protests may do so by following the process outlined below.
At least 1 week prior to the event/activity, the student(s) responsible for coordinating/organizing the event shall register the expressive activity with the Office of Student Development.
Registration shall include the following:
- Date, time, and location of the expressive activity;
- Name of event and identification of issue(s) or cause(s);
- Anticipated number of attendees/participants;
- Identification of student coordinator(s)/organizer(s) with contact information (phone number and email);
- Acknowledgement of receipt of guidelines and acceptance of responsibility for event/activity; and
- Date and time of meeting with Chief of Campus Police to discuss safety plan.
The Registration Form for Campus Protests and Expressive Activities is available in the Office of Student Development.
NOTE: Final approval for the event will not be considered until the completion of all the above steps and meeting with the Vice President of Student Development or their designee.
Once the above information has been received, the Office of Student Development shall coordinate with other campus entities regarding communication and logistics, including, but not limited to: Campus Police, Communications Team, and Facilities. The event coordinator(s) / organizer(s) shall meet with the Chief of Campus Police to develop and agree upon a safety protocol no later than three (3) business days prior to the event / activity.
No outside entities shall be allowed to organize, coordinate, or participate in protests or expressive activities on the Young Harris College campus. Additionally, campus affiliates of national organizations shall not have any outside assistance in coordinating or organizing an expressive activity.
Protests and expressive activities shall not disrupt classes, research, administration, or living environments, and shall not prevent the free flow of motor vehicles, non-motorized vehicles, or pedestrian traffic. All events shall take place outside in the area designated in the registration process.
Students engaged in expressive activity shall not belittle, bully, or target any student or group of students, or any individual or group of individuals. Students who use language that incites violence shall be removed from the protest or activity and the protest or activity shall be discontinued. Students who damage or attempt to damage property shall be removed and the protest or expressive activity shall be discontinued. Violation of the guidelines or registration process are grounds for discontinuation of the protest or expressive activity.
Young Harris College retains the right to bill the student organizer(s) and/or participants for costs incurred as the result of the protest or expressive activity including, but not limited to the following: cost of additional police or security, clean-up of the grounds, and/or the repair of property.
Students who engage in a protest or expressive activity that violates the YHC Student Code of Conduct or local, state, or federal laws are subject to student conduct proceedings and/or the legal process. Please refer to the Student Code of Conduct for information regarding appropriate student conduct. Expressive activities and campus protests that occur on sidewalks and roads not owned by Young Harris College are subject to local and state ordinances and laws and must be approved by local authorities prior to the activity or event. Students should refer to the section on Posting with regard to publicity for any expressive activity or event.
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