Posting and Promotion Internal Document
PROMOTION & SOLICITATION
The general guidelines for posting and promotion are as follows:
- The distribution or hanging of newspapers, flyers, quarter sheets, and/or the like which convey a point of view in the public areas of campus is protected by the First Amendment. Public areas include the main lobby of the Union and the streets and sidewalks. The residence halls, rooms and lobbies are not considered public areas.
- Harassment or intimidation of members of the campus community by persons selling goods or services, or proselytizing points of view of causes may require the removal of said individuals from the University property in accordance to the Rules of Maintaining Public Order.
- Announcements offering subscriptions to newspapers and magazines or other goods or services may be placed on established bulletin boards on campus only in public areas.
- Door to door solicitation is not permitted on campus within the residence halls and throughout the apartment communities.
POSTING
The specific policies for posting information in residential areas are as follows:
- Material to be posted must first have the approval of the Assistant Director or designee.
- Approved material can only be posted on the approved bulletin boards or in approved posting areas designated by the Assistant Director or designee.
- Only one copy of the approved material can be posted at each approved posting area or bulletin board.
- When posting material, other information should not be removed, rearranged, covered up, etc.
- No material may be posted on fire doors or windows/glass.
- Once approval has been given for a particular flyer /poster to be distributed, the person who wishes to post the material should supply the Assistant Director or designee with the appropriate number of copies as instructed.
Office of Residential Life Posting Policy External Document
Please comply with the information noted below to distribute flyers and posters in the residence halls. To post information in the respective areas:
| Area | # of Copies Needed | Send To | Contact |
| College-in-the-Woods | 6 | Jason Barauskas |
CIW Area Office x7-2637 |
| Dickinson | 7 | Don Albrecht |
Dickinson Area Office x7-2826 |
| Hinman | 7 | Christina Hilliard |
Hinman Area Office x7-4716 |
| Mountainview | 5 | Sydney Wein |
Mountainview Area Office x7-7660 |
| Newing | 5 | Meryl Stromberg |
Newing Area Office x7-2864 |
| Hillside | 17 | Jason Barauskas |
Susquehanna Area Office x7-2904 |
| Susquehanna | 9 | Jason Barauskas |
Susquehanna Area Office x7-2904 |
As a rule, once the Residential Life staff receives approved materials, efforts will be made to post the information in a timely manner. Groups are encouraged to plan ahead so that flyers/posters can be approved and the appropriate number of copies distributed to the staff at least one week in advance of the event or activity. Staff will make concerted efforts to highlight campus wide programs during their weekly staff meetings and encourage Residential Life Student Staff to promote them to the residents as well.
The specific policies for posting information in residential areas are the following:
- Material to be posted must first have the approval of the Assistant Director of the area or designee, must follow the established departmental guidelines, and be in compliance with the University's posting/promotion policies found in the Student Handbook.
- Posters/flyers may not be larger than 11 X 17 inches.
- Approved material can only be posted on the approved bulletin boards or in approved posting areas designated by the Assistant Director or designee.
- Only one copy of the approved material can be posted at each approved posting area or bulletin board.