Students and student organizations are reminded that the Student Regulations have a detailed policy regarding posters on campus. All posted advertisements, flyers, posters, etc. must adhere to the requirements of IX-DD. Poster Policy and all other regulations in the Student Regulations. Any deviation from the stated regulations will result in the poster’s removal and, for repeated or egregious violations, may result in disciplinary action. IX-DD. Poster Policy is included below for reference.
Questions about this policy or others in the Student Regulations shall be directed to the Dean of Students at deanofstudents@clarkson.edu.
IX-DD. Poster Policy
Once an organization is registered with the Office of Student Life, it then has the right to post information regarding meetings and events.
Bulletin boards are available for marketing and advertising University and organization events.
Posted materials which do not comply with the following requirements will be immediately removed and discarded:
a. All advertisements must include the name of the individual or recognized sponsoring group.
b. All advertisements must be removed within 48 hours after the event.
c. Paper advertisements are not permitted on windows, in or on elevators, floors, signposts, parked cars, vending machines, building exteriors, or any other surface which violates fire code.
d. One flier/poster per bulletin board is permitted. Posters/fliers cannot cover or obstruct another organization’s promotion.
e. Posters may not be posted on department, faculty, or staff office bulletin boards without the permission of the department, faculty, or staff member.
f. Advertisements cannot be larger than 11″ X 17″ without the approval of the Office of Student Life.
g. Postings in residence halls are at the discretion of Residence Life employees.
h. All requests for the posting of non-University business (car sales, rentals, etc.) must be emailed to postings@clarkson.edu.
i. Posters advertising events with alcohol must go through approval with the Office of Student Life and must adhere to the Events with Alcohol Policy (IX-A).
j. Political Campaigns: Per Federal and NYS regulations, University resources, property and facilities including but not limited to photo copiers, bulletin boards, digital emails, Zoom accounts, fliers, and social media accounts affiliated with the University cannot be used to fundraise or advocate for a particular candidate running for political office or how to vote on propositions appearing on a ballot. This includes no links to web or other digital linkages to organizations that fundraise or advocate for a single candidate or political party. See IX-FF. Government Relations Policy for more information.
k. The use of images, logos, and other materials that were not created by an individual in the group must also adhere to the University’s copyright policy. https://confluence.clarkson.edu/display/OITPS/Copyright+Policy
l. Postings are prohibited from advertising illegal activities.
People taking offense to the language or nature of any poster, flier, or banner may not remove any posted material when it complies with this policy. Instead, individuals are encouraged to contact the event organizers. It is not the intent or responsibility of the University to censor information.
