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Policy Statement

The content of any posted material will not be subject to restrictions unless said content breaches any College policies, violates federal, state, or local laws, falsely defames an individual or group, presents a legitimate threat, infringes on substantial privacy or confidentiality rights, or causes disruption to the College's normal operations.

1.  Posters and Other Written Materials

• Posters and other written materials such as fliers must be approved and date stamped by the building coordinator where they are placed. Posters are approved for 30 calendar days
   
  • Bulletin board locations and the corresponding building coordinator contact information can be found here.
     
• Posters and other written materials such as fliers may be attached and displayed only on surfaces designed and designated for such purposes, for example, display panels, and bulletin boards.
   
• The posters or other materials must be mounted with tape, pushpins, paper staples, or other means to allow removal without surface defacement.  Stickers must be affixed in the aforementioned manner and not with their adhesive backings.
   
• Display of any poster or other material on the exterior of any buildings, landscape features (including trees and light posts) or other surfaces not specifically designated and designed is strictly prohibited.
   
• Any employment or internship related materials or signs must be approved by Career Services prior to approval by the building coordinator.
   
• All outdated posters and materials must be removed no later than three (3) days after the expiration date by the person who posted. 
   
• All material not meeting the above requirements will be removed.
   
• Bulletin Boards that are designated solely for specific department announcements and information only (for example, the Transfer Center, and Human Resources and Talent Management) are not intended for student or public use and are maintained by their respective department personnel.
   
• Advertisements and solicitations for human research studies, including those defined by the College’s IRB (Institutional Review Board) Policy must be approved prior to posting. Please contact IRB@durhamtech.edu for approval. More information on the College’s IRB can be found here. 
   

2.  Chalking

• Chalking is permitted on the following 97ɫ�� properties only: Main Campus, Duke Street North, Northern 97ɫ�� Center, and Orange County Campus. A map of campus locations can be found here.
   
• Chalking is permitted on horizontal surfaces that are exposed to rain where it will naturally be washed away.  Chalking is not allowed under overhangs or other areas that would block the surface from being exposed to rain.
   
• Only washable chalk may be used for sidewalk chalking.  Paint, spray/adhesive chalks, markers or inks are not allowed and strictly prohibited.  Spray chalks cannot be used.
   
• Chalking is strictly prohibited on vertical surfaces such as buildings walls, vertical steps, columns, etc.
   
• Any individual or group using sidewalk chalking is responsible for removing any chalking of outdated materials that has not washed away within three (3) days after the activity, event, or program is over.
   

3. Temporary Outdoor Signage

Temporary outdoor signs, including banners, sandwich boards, easels and yard signs are permitted in accordance with the following conditions:

• College and Employee Groups/Organizations, College-sponsored External Groups, and External Groups may place temporary signage around campus to promote activities, events, and programs.
   
• Groups and individuals are responsible for providing their own signage.  Size limits for temporary signage are as follows:
   
  • Yard signs: no larger than 18 X 24 inches;
  • Sandwich boards: maximum size of 24 X 46 inches;
  • Banners: no larger than 36 X 72 inches;
  • Flags: no larger than 36 X 60 inches;
     
• Signage having large stakes are not permitted.  Stakes must be no higher than 24 inches, and no larger than ½ inch diameter. No metal stakes of any kind are permitted. The College reserves the right to prohibit any stakes, or limit their size and depth, in areas where they may disrupt or damage underground infrastructure.
   
• The signage should not detract from an aesthetic appearance for the campus. Groups and individuals should prevent the appearance of clutter, and avoid placing signage in locations, or in close proximity, where other signage is already present.
   
• Signage must clearly identify the sponsoring organization of the activity, event, or program.
   
• Except for College-contracted vendors, signage used for commercial advertising is prohibited. The signage may acknowledge the corporate support of the activity, event, or program.
   
• Except for College signage or those of College-contracted vendors, signage is prohibited at American Tobacco, Frontier RTP, and the Small Business and Corporate Education Center, and/or the parking lots surrounding these facilities.
   
• College and Employee Groups/Organizations, College-sponsored External Groups, and External Groups, and individuals can only place signage on campus up to 72 hours prior to the start of the activity, event, or program.  Such signage can only promote or advertise one, set activity, event, or program, and not a series of multiple activities, events, or programs occurring throughout a semester.  The signage must be removed within 24 hours following the conclusion of the activity, event, or program for which the sign is related.  
   
• Signage used for 97ɫ�� student government elections may be placed during and remain only for the duration of the elections campaign period. The signage must be removed within 24 hours following the conclusion of the activity, event, or program for which the sign is related.  Any signage remaining after this period will be discarded.
   
• All signs must be placed where they do not impede pedestrian or vehicle traffic.
   
• Signage cannot be attached to the exterior of buildings, light poles, flag poles, benches, other structures, or landscape elements such as fences, trees, or shrubs.  This provision shall not apply to banners and flags used by the College.
   
• Signage must not obstruct permanent signs, windows, or doors, create a safety hazard, or interfere with a previously scheduled event.
• Signage should not disrupt existing plant life or foliage.
   
• Signage should be placed to minimize interference with College grounds maintenance. The College reserves the right to remove signage as part of its normal maintenance schedule.
   
• Signage failing to meet the above conditions will result in removal and possible loss of future privileges.
   
• Political campaign signs are subject to . 
   

4.  Electronic Displays

For information on posting information on the College’s electronic displays, please contact marketing@durhamtech.edu.

5. Accountability

• All posters, fliers, painting, chalking, or signage that violates applicable law or College policies or procedures will be removed.
   
• Groups and individuals violating applicable law or this procedure will be responsible for any restoration costs (i.e., paint removal, cleaning, removal of residual substances, etc.) to the property.
   
• Students and employees violating this procedure will face possible sanctions according to the Student Code of Conduct or Employee handbook.
   
• Groups or individuals violating this regulation which also results in the defacement of public property will be criminally charged pursuant to . 
   

Definitions

College Officials – A College employee who serves in one of the following roles: President, Chief of Staff, Vice President, or Chief of Police; for the purposes of this policy, “College Official” also refers to the roles of Executive Director or Dean.  

College Organizations – Groups such as student clubs and organizations, and employee groups such as the Staff and Faculty Associations. A student organization is one that has been chartered by the Student Government Association in accordance with the College’s Clubs, Organizations, and Activities procedure.  

College Sponsored – An event or activity is one that is promoted, staffed, and funded by a department, office, or officially recognized student club or organization and is designed and intended for students, employees, or the community. College-sponsored events do not include activities that are sponsored by an individual employee (e.g., a guest for a class lecture or personal employee events), nor do they include activities that are promoted, staffed, or funded by an external organization or entity.  

Institutional Review Board – a specially formed review body established to protect the welfare of human subjects in research.