liability for the content of such distributed material. Any signs used may not be larger than three feet by four feet in size. Signs must either be held by participants or be freestanding signs that do not stick into the ground. No signs may be mounted on buildings, trees or other College property. If available, the College will allow officially recognized College student groups to use College chairs and tables. All others individuals and groups will be required to use their own chairs and tables if desired. 3.
Individuals are responsible for the cleanliness and order of the area they use. Individuals shall leave the area in the same condition it was in before the activity. Individuals who damage or destroy College property shall be held responsible for such damage or destruction. This includes the campus buildings, sidewalks, lawns, shrubs and trees.
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Individuals are subject to sanction for failing to comply with these procedures or other College policies. Such sanctions may include, but are not limited to repairing, cleaning, painting, replacement costs, restitution (as order by a court) and being banned from future use. College members may also be subject to College disciplinary action as outlined in College policies and procedures. Individuals who violate these procedures may be issued a trespass warning and denied future access to College premises. Violations that require police intervention will be reported to the College’s Police Department.
Polling Places on Campus If campus buildings are used as public polling places, all activity must be in accordance with statutory and state/local Board of Elections requirements. City Sidewalks City sidewalks that run along the borders of the College’s campus are public forums and available to all members of the public. Use of city sidewalks must comply with federal and state laws and city ordinances.
Internet and Campus Network Acceptable Use Policy Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College provides campus network and computing facilities including Internet access for the use of faculty, staff, students, and other authorized individuals in support of the research, educational, and administrative purposes of the College. The College has extensive information technology resources and systems available for both instruction and administrative applications. Faculty, staff, and students are encouraged to become familiar with College technology resources and systems and to use them on a regular basis. Users are expected to exercise responsible, ethical behavior when using these resources and to adhere to the following guidelines: 1.
Information available on the Internet is not generated or selected by the College. Therefore, the College assumes no responsibility for the accuracy or quality of the information obtained through or stored on the campus network.
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While the College respects First Amendment rights with regard to the Internet, the creation, display and transmittal of illegal, malicious, or obscene materials or fighting words is prohibited.
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