(1) Primary consideration shall always be given to activities specifically related to the college's mission. No arrangements shall be made that may interfere with, or operate to the detriment of, the college's own teaching, research, or public service programs.
(2) College facilities shall not be rented to or used by private or commercial organizations or associations, nor shall the facilities be rented to persons or organizations conducting programs for private gain unless their use aligns with the college mission.
(3) College facilities may not be used for purposes of political campaigning by or for candidates who have filed for public office except in cases of sponsored public forums.
(4) Religious groups shall not use college facilities as a permanent meeting place. Use may be intermittent only.
(5) These rules shall apply to students, employees, recognized student groups, contracted partners, and visitors using college facilities.
(6) Materials may be distributed only in designated areas on the campus where, and at times when, such distribution shall not interfere with the orderly administration of the college's affairs or the free flow of traffic. Any distribution of materials as authorized by the designated administrative officer shall not be construed as support or approval of the content by the college community or board of trustees. Persons and organizations not connected with the college may not distribute handbills or similar materials. The use of posters or any other materials that could leave permanent physical markings or damage facilities must be preapproved by the designated administrative officer and in compliance with the college's administrative policies and procedures.
(7) Exterior audio amplifying equipment is permitted only in locations and at times that will not interfere with the normal conduct of college affairs as determined by the appropriate administrative officer. All sound amplification devices must be used at a volume that does not disrupt the normal use of classrooms, offices, laboratories, or any previously scheduled college event or activity.
(8) No person or group may use or enter onto college facilities having in their possession firearms, even though licensed to do so, except commissioned police officers as prescribed by law, this chapter, and WAC
132T-100-132.
(9) The right of peaceful dissent within the college community will be preserved. The college retains the right to take steps to ensure the safety of individuals, the continuity of the educational process, and the protection of property. While peaceful dissent is acceptable, violence or disruptive behavior is not a legitimate means of dissent. Should any person, group, or organization attempt to resolve differences by means of violence, the college and its officials need not negotiate while such methods are employed.
(10) Orderly picketing and other forms of peaceful dissent are protected activities on and about the college premises; however, interference with free passage through areas where members of the college community have a right to be, interference with ingress and egress to college facilities, interruption of classes, injury to persons, or damage to property exceeds permissible limits.
(11) Where college space is used for an authorized function (such as a class or a public or private meeting under approved sponsorship, administrative functions, or service related activities), groups must obey and comply with the directions of the designated administrative officer, campus public safety officer, or individual in charge of the meeting.
(12) If a college facility abuts a public area or street, and if an activity, although on public property, unreasonably interferes with ingress and egress to college property, the college may choose to impose its own sanctions on any individual on college property who violates this chapter, although remedies might be available through local law enforcement agencies.
(13) Walla Walla Community College District 20 shall be open to the public between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, except for holidays or other announced closures of the college and in accordance with the college's administrative policies and procedures on use of college facilities and expressive speech. Individual building hours may vary due to scheduled functions or activities. Employees of the college who have college-related business may be in the college facilities outside of these hours.
