Washington Administrative Code
Title 478 - University of Washington
Chapter 478-137 - Use of joint University of Washington, Bothell, and Cascadia Community College facilities
Section 478-137-050 - Limitations on use
Current through Register Vol. 24-24, December 15, 2024
(1) Freedom of expression is a highly valued and indispensable quality of university and college life. However, joint facilities may not be used in ways that obstruct or disrupt the institutions' operations, the freedom of movement, or any other lawful activities. Additionally, use of joint facilities may be subject to reasonable time, place and manner restrictions.
(2) Joint facilities may be used for events and forums regarding ballot propositions and/or candidates who have filed for public office providing the event has received preliminary approval by an administrative or academic unit of one of the institutions and final approval by the appropriate facility designee. There are, however, certain limitations on the use of joint facilities for these political activities.
(3) Joint facilities may not be used for private or commercial purposes such as sales, advertising, or promotional activities unless such activities are consistent with the institution's mission, as determined by the appropriate designee.
(4) Nothing in these rules is intended to alter or affect the regular advertising, promotional, or underwriting activities carried on, by, or in the regular media or publications of the institutions. Policies concerning advertising, promotional or underwriting activities included in these media or publications are under the jurisdiction of and must be approved by their respective management or, where applicable, advisory committees, in accordance with applicable state and federal laws.
(5) In accordance with WAC 478-137-010 the institutions will make their joint facilities available only for purposes related to their educational missions, including but not limited to instruction, research, public assembly, community programs, and student activities. When permission is granted to use joint facilities for approved instructional or related purposes, as a condition of approval, the user of joint facilities agrees to include in all materials nonendorsement statements in the form approved by the appropriate designee. "Materials" includes all communications, advertisement, and any other printed, electronic, or broadcast/telecast information related to the user's activities offered in joint facilities. The designee will determine the content, size of print and placement of the nonendorsement language. The institutions will not make their joint facilities available for instructional or related purposes that compete with courses or programs offered by the university or college.
(6) Solicitation, or distribution of handbills, pamphlets and similar materials by anyone, whether a member of the university and college community or of the general public, is not permitted in those areas of campus to which access by the public is restricted or where such solicitation or distribution would significantly impinge upon the primary business being conducted.
(7) Electronic amplification on the grounds of the campus shall not be permitted unless approved by the joint committee on facility use.
(8) No person may use joint facilities to camp. "Camp" means to remain overnight, to erect a tent or other shelter, or to use sleeping equipment, a vehicle, or a trailer camper, for the purpose of or in such ways as will permit remaining overnight. Violators are subject to arrest and criminal prosecution under applicable state, county and city laws. This provision does not prohibit use of joint facilities where a university or college employee remains overnight to fulfill the responsibilities of his or her position.
(9) The institutions are committed to maintaining a safe and healthful work and educational environment for all faculty, staff, students, and visitors. In accordance with the Washington Clean Indoor Air Act (chapter 70.160 RCW), the Use of University of Washington facilities (chapter 478-136 WAC) and Cascadia College facility use (chapter 132Z-141 WAC), the following smoking policy is intended to protect nonsmokers from exposure to smoke in their campus-associated environments and to protect life and property against fire hazards. "Smoke" or "smoking" refers to the carrying or smoking of any kind of lighted pipe, cigar, cigarette, electronic cigarette, or any other kind of lighted smoking equipment.
(10) Alcoholic beverages may be possessed, sold, served, and consumed at joint facilities only if the procedures set forth in this section are followed.
Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.20.130. 06-13-022, § 478-137-050, filed 6/13/06, effective 8/1/06.