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Postering and Publicity Regulations

These policies refer to banners, posters, tableslips, flyers and other promotional materials distributed anywhere on campus. Questions about these policies should be directed to the Student Activities Office (123 Faunce House, 863-2341).

Community Standards

Groups and individuals are encouraged to consider the impact their promotional materials may have on the quality of the Brown environment for others. Sponsor contact information is required on all promotional materials to provide a means for dialogue in the event that members of the community wish to express any concerns or share their reactions. Part of the responsibility that comes with disseminating promotional materials is the willingness to dialogue with individuals who may have a different perspective.

For additional information, please reference Brown's Standards of Student Conduct, particularly Offense IV.

Specific Policies

  • All publicity materials must clearly identify the sponsor.
  • Advertising may not occur until the location for the event has been confirmed and the event has been approved.
  • Materials may not promote alcohol or drunkenness as the focus of the event.
  • Posters may be placed only on bulletin boards or other spaces provided for that purpose. Only one poster per organization may be placed per board.
  • No materials may be posted on top of one already posted. Materials which have clearly expired may be removed. Otherwise the removal of any valid advertising materials by anyone other than an authorized university personnel is prohibited.
  • Posters may not be attached to doors, walls, window, gates, sidewalks, benches, or other places not designated for poster placement.
  • There is a one-week limit on hanging banners, especially for Faunce Arch and Leung's balcony. Groups are responsible for removing banners when their time has expired. Banners not removed by their groups will be discarded.
  • Groups may not chalk or paint university property (including sidewalks).

Violations

Normally, violators of these policies will receive one warning letter from the Student Activities Office. Publicity materials must then be withdrawn by the sponsoring group. Additional violations will result in fines of $15 for a second violation and $50 for additional violations (in all cases, depending on the severity or instances of a violation, fines can be assessed for each poster found in violation). Student groups that continue to violate these policies may also be subject to non-academic disciplinary action or referral to the appropriate governing body (UCS, GSC, etc.).