The following provisions and regulations shall apply to faculty, staff, students, student organizations, and visitors:

1. Speeches and Demonstrations. There are several areas designated as a Free Expression Area for speeches and demonstrations at Arkansas State University. (see campus map). These areas will generally be available for this purpose between 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.  Use of this area for speaking, demonstrating and other forms of expression will be scheduled through the Dean of Student Development and Leadership in order to accommodate all interested users. Should any individual or group desire the use of other areas of the campus and other times for speeches and demonstrations, a request must be made to the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs (or designee) at least 72 hours in advance of the event. Such plans will be considered in accordance with the principle of content neutrality

1. Lawn near the arch located between Wilson Hall and Computer Science and Math building.
2. Amphitheatre located near the Lab Sciences Building, Education Communication Building, Library and Computer Science and Math Building.
3. Lawn located on the east end of the Student Union plaza. (Upon Student Union Completion)
4. The Convocation Center, Fowler Center, and Athletic Complex provide several free expression areas.  They are as follows:

1. The lawn at University Loop and Entrance to The Convocation Center
2. The lawn at the east side of Olympic Drive near Kell Field
3. The lawn at the east side of Olympic Drive At U Street Intersection
4. The lawn at the west side of Intersection of A Street and Johnson Ave.

2. Distribution of Written Material. Non-commercial pamphlets, handbills, circulars, newspapers, magazines and other written materials may be distributed on a person-to-person basis in the following designated areas (see campus map):

1. Between Chickasaw Building and Nursing Building - east of Caraway Road.
2. Between Post Office and Fine Arts Building - east of Caraway Road.
3. Outside front entrance of Lab Science East - west of Caraway Road.
4. Plaza between Dean B. Ellis Library and Education Building
5. Campus Mall between Ellis Library and Administration Building -near emergency phone
6. North of Business Building
7. East of Physical Education Building - west of University Loop West
8. Freedom of Expression Areas (if not occupied)
9. East Side of Student Union Plaza main entrance at the circle

No stand, table or booth shall be used in distribution areas except at the Free Expression Area and only with permission from the Associate Dean/Director Student Center's Office. The university maintains a position of neutrality as to the content of any written material distributed on the campus under this policy.

The distribution of commercial materials and publications is covered by the Campus Solicitation Policy and is prohibited.

1. Marches. Marches may take place on streets and sidewalks of the campus. In order to insure the safety of all individuals, the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs (or designee) must approve plans for an event of this nature at least 72 hours in advance.
2. Provisions. In order that persons exercising their freedom of expression not interfere with the operation of the University or the rights of others, the following stipulations shall apply, without exception, to any form of expression and will be used to evaluate any plan requiring approval. Reasonable limitations may be placed on the time, place and manner of speeches, demonstrations, distribution of written material, and marches in order to serve the interests of health and safety, prevent disruption of the process, and protect against invading the rights of others.

1. Events that may obstruct vehicular, pedestrian or other traffic on streets or sidewalks in the Free Expression Area must be approved at least 72 hours in advance by the Associate Dean/Director Student Center.
2. Use of sound amplification on campus is regulated and must be approved at least 72 hours in advance by the Associate Dean/Director Student Center.
3. There must be no obstruction of entrances or exits to buildings.
4. There must be no interference with educational activities inside or outside of buildings.
5. There must be no impediment to normal pedestrian or vehicular traffic or other disruptions of university activities.
6. There must be no interference with scheduled university ceremonies, events or activities.
7. Damage or destruction of property owned or operated by the university, or damage to property belonging to students, faculty, staff or guests of the university is prohibited. Persons or organizations causing such damage may be held financially responsible.
8. Persons or organizations responsible for a demonstration or other Freedom of Expression event must remove all resulting structures, signs and litter from the area at the end of the event. If this is not accomplished, persons or organizations responsible for the event may be held financially responsible.