Statement of Freedom of Expression

The campus grounds, properties, and facilities of Jacksonville State University are devoted to and maintained for the purpose of providing higher education to Students and for the use and enjoyment of the Campus Community and are not places of unrestricted or unregulated public access. As such, the University reasserts the right to properly govern access to and the use of its property in such a way as to protect Students, faculty, staff, and persons lawfully on or using university facilities, as well as for the protection and preservation of institutional assets.

The University, however, is committed to protecting the free speech rights of Students, faculty, staff, and invited guests. The purpose of the policy is to respect the Campus Community's rights to free speech and expressive activity while preserving public health, safety, and welfare; the normal educational and business uses of the campus; protecting University property; and safeguarding the rights of others to legitimately use and enjoy the campus.

While the University will not regulate the content of lawful speech, assembly or related activity, the University may regulate the time, place, and manner of free speech and expressive activities in order to prevent unreasonable interference with or disruption of its educational and business functions, normal or scheduled uses of University property by the Campus Community, as well as to protect public health, safety, and welfare.

For additional information, please refer to the University's Campus Use and Protection of Free Speech Policy in the Policies and Procedures Manual or contact us at 256-782-8080.