Converse University employees, students, and student organizations are free to examine and debate all questions or issues of importance to them and to express opinions publicly and privately. At all times, Converse University students and employees are expected to speak and act responsibly.
Students and employees are also obligated to make it clear that when they speak, they do so for themselves and not for the University.
Converse University recognizes the right of any employee or student to demonstrate peacefully. However, any group that wishes to assemble for such purposes must first register and review all activities with the Office of the Dean of Students in order to ensure that the University can provide adequate security and safety measures.
The right to assemble peacefully for the purpose of public expression or opinion is restricted to those students or employees who are currently enrolled or employed at Converse University.
Converse is a private institution and will not allow outside individuals or groups to demonstrate on the Converse campus for any reason. Trespassers are subject to prosecution by the law.
Although Converse students enjoy freedom of speech and assembly, no one shall obstruct the free movement of other individuals on campus, interfere with academic instruction, or interfere with the use of University facilities, including by use of amplified sound.