1016.1
External entities that seek to post materials on campus must seek approval through the posting policy and the Office of Student Affairs.
1016.2
Posting materials are to be brought for review to the Office of Student Affairs. Approval of posters may take up to three business days. If approved, the material will be stamped with the appropriate approval and removal date.
1016.3
Approved materials may be posted for up to 60 days. Postings can be deemed static postings at the Office of Student Affairs’ discretion and must be marked with that designation.
1016.4
All internal posting materials are to be posted on applicable designated boards, by the specific owner/department of the event, information or happening.
1016.5
Bulletin boards assigned to a specific department of the College will require the approval of that area lead for the posting of materials. Departmental approval should be clearly marked on the posted material.
1016.6
Postings by Registered Student Organizations (RSO) on assigned bulletin boards on campus must be approved by the Office of Student Affairs before posting. All materials for campus posting must clearly include the name of the sponsoring department or organization and contact information for the department or campus organization.
1016.7
Each happening may have one posting per appropriate bulletin board, kiosk, etc. Posters may not exceed 12” x 18” in size.
1016.8
Items posted on bulletin boards should be affixed only with standard thumbtacks, not covering existing posters.
1016.9
Signage for campus-sponsored large events (e.g., Commencement, open houses, sporting events, etc.) may be placed temporarily at the discretion of the sponsoring campus department. These postings may include sandwich boards, parking signs, road signs, banners, directional signage, etc. Temporary signage may be added up to one hour prior to and removed at the end of each event per Bay College Board Policy 1017.
1016.10
Signage and posters must comply with all state and federally mandated regulations, including but not limited to the ADA and fire code regulations. In addition, all interior signage must comply with the National Fire Protection Association Codes and Standards, as amended, and updated.
1016.11
Failure to adhere to the Campus Posting Policy or other campus policies may result in campus disciplinary action. Postings that violate this or other policies will be removed, and the offending individual or group will receive a warning. If an individual or group is given three warnings regarding posting policy violations, posting privileges may be revoked.
Complaint/Appeals Process
1016.12
If an individual, group or department feels that their posting was denied incorrectly, appeal to the Vice President of Student Affairs and Enrollment Management in writing. This appeal would be reviewed by a committee appointed by the Vice President of Student Affairs and Enrollment Management to review the proposed posting. A decision will be presented to the Vice President of Student Affairs and Enrollment Management within 30 days of receipt of the appeal. Once the decision is received, the Vice President of Student Affairs and Enrollment Management has ten days to provide the decision to the appealing party. All decisions of the appeal committee are final.
1016.13
Violation of this policy may result in disciplinary action. Individuals may direct questions or concerns to the Vice President of Student Affairs and Enrollment Management.
Approval Dates:
Policy Origin Date:
10/09/2024
Procedure Origin Date:
10/09/2024
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