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Policy

The University of Wisconsin-River Falls regulates the posting of signs, posters, table tents, advertisements, pictures and other materials.

Authority

The UW-River Falls Chancellor issues this policy in accordance with the Administrative Policy process.
The VCAF is responsible for the administration of this policy. Consult should be sought by Facilities Management and Student Services. Request an exception to this policy by writing to administrative-policy@uwrf.edu.

Sanctions and Appeals Process

Failure to adhere to the provisions of this policy may result in appropriate disciplinary action as provided under existing procedures applicable to students, faculty, and staff, and/or civil or criminal prosecution.

Procedure

Signs. No person may erect, post or attach any signs, posters, pictures or any other item of a similar nature in or on any building, including classrooms, or upon other University lands except on regularly established bulletin boards or as authorized by the provisions of this code or by the Chief Administrative Officer. The following buildings have individual established posting policies: University Center, Library, and the Residence Halls. They do not necessarily follow the regulations contained herein.

Bulletin boards which are under the jurisdiction of the college department, residence hall, or administrative office that maintains them be reasonably restricted to the posting of material(s) relevant to the functions of the offices involved.

University building walls and trees are not to be utilized for the posting of materials. The custodial and grounds department are instructed to remove all materials posted on these facilities and objects immediately. Posters or table tents designed with the primary purpose of promoting consumption of alcoholic beverages will not be permitted.

Posters or table tents pertaining to explicit or implied pornography and those containing explicit or implied vulgarity will not be permitted.

All posters/notices must be removed within 24 hours after the advertised event has taken place. The removal of these posters/notices is the responsibility of the sponsoring organization/department.
Bulletin boards are cleared completely the last day of each semester by the custodial department.

Functions by University groups will take precedence over non-university groups.

Building supervisors have the right to relocate or temporarily remove signs in accordance to relative space.

Any questions regarding the University sign posting policies should be directed to the Director of Facilities Management.

University Responsibilities

Director of Facilities Management
Building Supervisors Custodians

Department/Unit Responsibilities

University Center Library Residence Halls

Related Documents 

• Statutes - 35.93: http://legis.wisconsin.gov/statutes/Stat0035.pdf 
• Past Practices
  

Contact

Please direct questions about this policy to administrative-policy@uwrf.edu.