These Policies are in addition to the policies and procedures outlined for the Marvin Center. These should be kept in mind regardless of where you are planning your event.

Demonstration Policy

1. This Demonstration Policy is a supplement and should be read in conjunction with the current Demonstration Policy as expressed in the Guide to Student Rights and Responsibilities (page 13), Code of Student Conduct, Additional Conduct Regulations, Sections C, F, G and H.

2. The George Washington University supports the rights of individual students, faculty, staff or student organizations to dissent and to demonstrate, providing that such demonstrations do not disrupt normal campus operations, obstruct free access to university buildings, or infringe upon the rights of others.

3. The University does not condone behavior that violates the freedom of speech, choice, assembly, or movement of individuals or organizations. In short, responsible dissent carries with it a sensitivity for the rights of others.

4. Accordingly, the University will take whatever steps it deems necessary to:

• a. Protect the right of any individual or organization to demonstrate and publicly proclaim any view, however unpopular.
• b. Protect the freedom of speech, assembly, and movement of any individual or group that is the object of the demonstration.

5. The following guidelines will apply to all demonstrations:

• a. Demonstrators will be prohibited from attempting to force the cancellation or interruption of any event sponsored by a University office or by a faculty or student organization or by any organization authorized to use University facilities.
• b. Reasonable public access to and exit from any office or building must be maintained. The right-of-way on public streets and sidewalks will be maintained.
• c. When an invited speaker is the object of protest, students and faculty may demonstrate outside the building where the lecture takes place. Demonstrators who wish to enter the building must do so as members of the audience and must give the speaker a respectful hearing. Signs, placards, or other paraphernalia associated with a demonstration will not be carried into the building or the event site.
• d. The safety and well-being of members of the campus community, individually and collectively must be protected at all times. Therefore, the University maintains the right to define time, place and manner in which activities occur on campus. Marvin Center and University Cnferences will identify appropriate spaces for all demonstrations so that normal campus activities are not disrupted.
• e. University property must be protected at all times.
• f. The use of public address systems and loudspeakers will not be permitted without prior approval from Marvin Center and University Conferences.
• g. Marvin Center and University Conferences reserves the right to require the presence of University Police officers at any demonstration. In certain circumstances, searches or metal detectors may be used to ensure safety. The costs for these officers are to be paid by the organization holding the demonstration.

6. Special Guidelines for Scheduled Demonstrations

• a. Registered student organizations and departments that wish to schedule a demonstration, rally, or equivalent activity, may request the space through the regular reservation procedure up to 24 hours in advance. Demonstrations will be permitted in the following locations, unless the space has previously been reserved by another University department or organization:Kogan Plaza or the Mid-campus quad
  
• b. Demonstrations may be held at other locations on campus with special permission by Marvin Center and University Conferences.

7. Special Guidelines for Unscheduled Demonstrations
It is the intent of this policy to insure that all demonstrations on campus occur with minimal threat to the safety and security of persons or facilities and with minimal disruption to educational activities through proper planning and scheduling. Occasionally, events occur which demand immediate public outcry, and it is not the intent of this policy to limit students' rights to protest such events. However, it is inappropriate for events which have been planned to circumvent the policies by claiming to be spontaneous.

Existence of the following at any demonstration may constitute evidence of a demonstration having been planned:

• a. Signs and placards which have been previously produced
  
• b. Amplification equipment
  
• c. Security alerted to provide protection
  
• d. Media contacted to cover event

Students and student organizations that plan a demonstration and fail to follow outlined procedures will be referred to Student Judicial Services. Unscheduled demonstrations, rallies, or equivalent activities may be held by recognized University organizations, full or part-time students, and current employees of the University in the areas defined above provided that the activity does not interfere with any functions for which that space has been reserved in advance. All activities in these areas must be conducted so as to avoid interference with the regularly scheduled functions of Rice Hall, the Marvin Center, the library and/or classrooms and in compliance with the provisions set for demonstrations.

8. Demonstrations in the form of parades on public streets may be conducted with the specific approval of route and time. Approval must be secured 48 hours in advance of the event from the Metropolitan Police Department. Application for a street closure permit should be made through the DC Government by the organization holding the demonstration. Instructions for obtaining street closure permits are available on the UPD website at www.gwired.gwu.edu/upd.

9. Although student organizations may sponsor or organize demonstrations, rallies, or picketing of activities, organization sponsorship in no way relieves individuals of the responsibility for their conduct. In addition to the sponsoring organization, each individual participating in such activities is accountable for compliance with the provisions of this policy as well as the Code of Student Conduct.

10. Persons who are not members of the University student body, faculty or staff may participate in demonstrations, rallies, or equivalent activities only upon invitation by a bona fide student, faculty or staff member unless otherwise specified by the university. All non-students are obligated to the terms of this policy during participation in such activities. Since organizations and persons who are not students, faculty, staff members, or recognized organizations of the university are not subject to University discipline procedures, failure to comply with this policy may result in action under terms of District and Federal law, as appropriate.

Risk Management

The department of Risk Management and Safety has responsibility to protect the assets, students, visitors and employees of the University from physical and bodily injury due to exposure to Life Safety Code hazards. The department inspects buildings, conducts fire drills in the resident halls, and is constantly on the look out for unsafe practices or conditions. Risk Management provides the necessary insurance coverage for student group activities that are sponsored by the University, and assists those groups in obtaining required permits or authorizations from The District of Columbia. All activities should be coordinated through the Marvin Center, and request certificates of insurance should come from the Marvin Center, not the organization itself. Please allow sufficient lead time to obtain the necessary documentation from our insurance carriers.

You can assist in this effort by reporting problems or potential problems to the Community Facilitator in the residence halls, Marvin Center staff and to University Police for any thing inside or outside other University Buildings. Participation in voluntary activities may require that you sign a claim waiver or Hold Harmless. The content of form will vary with the type of activity. If you have not yet reached the age of majority, they may require the signature of a parent or guardian. Risk Management and Safety is located in Suite 101 of the Support Building, 2025 F Street, NW. They can be reached by phone at 202-994-3265. Please contact us if you have any questions.

Sales and/or solicitations by University departments and recognized student organizations are viable on-campus fund raising opportunities. Soliciting funds for sponsored events or charitable organizations is encouraged. Organizations wishing to have off campus vendors participate in an activity must include the name and type of vendor on the Reservation Form. Sales and/or solicitation on campus are permitted only when the organization has received the approval of the appropriate University Office.

Raffles
The following is a general summary of the District of Columbia laws for obtaining a permit to conduct a raffle.

The term raffle refers to one or more drawings from a single series of chances sold by means of chance tickets. Guidelines include the following:

• All proceeds from raffles must go directly to the organization or the charitable organization which it designates.
  
• Only currently registered members of the student organization or employees of the University may conduct, manage and operate raffles on campus.
  
• The District of Columbia requires a permit for conducting a raffle. A copy of the permit must be submitted to the appropriate scheduling office.
  
• Application and support documents must be submitted at least 30 business days prior to the event to DC Charitable Games Commission.
  
• It is illegal to raffle alcoholic beverages.
  
  For the appropriate forms and more information please contact:
  
  DC Lottery and Charitable Games Control Board
  2101 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue, SE
  Washington, DC 20020 (202) 645-8000