| Policy Title | Posting and Chalking |
|---|---|
| Responsible Office | Division of Communications and Marketing |
| Policy Type | Facilities and Property |
| Policy Number | 414 |
| Last Revision Date | 8/15/2024 |
The free exchange of information and ideas opens a dialogue, and the tradition at Binghamton, a public university, is that the full exercise of First Amendment rights is encouraged and protected. The below posting and chalking policy has been designed to promote the free exchange of ideas and assist sponsors in more effectively promoting their events and make event information more readily accessible to the campus community. This policy requires the cooperation of the entire campus community to be successful.
This policy does not apply to residence halls or other University-managed housing, which are governed by Binghamton University Housing License and policies of the Office of Residence Life.
Rules for Posting
Certain bulletin boards are available for open use and some are reserved for specific organizations. Flyers may be posted on designated event, housing or general-use bulletin boards. Open posting is not permitted on office or departmental bulletin boards, or bargaining unit spaces except by those organizations to which those boards and spaces are reserved. Posting is prohibited on indoor and outdoor walls, doors, painted surfaces, windows, ceilings, trees, light poles, vehicles, bus stops, elevators etc., in order to preserve University property. No more than one flyer per event is permitted on each bulletin board. Notices and flyers shall not exceed 11" x 17".
Postings may not be placed over current/valid postings of other organizations. Unauthorized students, faculty and staff are prohibited from removing or tearing down current/valid postings of other organizations.
Items posted that do not follow the policy guidelines will be removed. Repeated violations may result in a loss of posting or reservation privileges and disciplinary action.
Chalking
Chalking is permitted only on uncovered pavement and concrete sidewalks. Only water-soluble dry stick sidewalk chalk may be used. Aerosol spray chalk is not permitted. All chalking on campus will be subject to routinely scheduled removal.
Clearing Procedures
All bulletin boards are cleared weekly or based on a schedule set by building administrators. The University is not responsible for any loss of or damage done to a notice, flyer or banner posted in the building. Any posting that violates the above regulations or promotes or constitutes illegal activity may be removed and disposed of immediately at the discretion of the University. Additionally, violations of the posting policies may jeopardize the offending organization's University reservation privileges and may be subject to Human Resources or Code of Student Conduct action.
Light Projections
The University prohibits light projections on buildings and semi-permanent or permanent surfaces on university property. Projection of content through lighting or other means on university facilities, or any outdoor areas requires prior written permission from the Campus Appearance Committee.
For More Information
For questions regarding posting and chalking on campus, email signs@binghamton.edu.
| Date | Description | Responsible Party |
| 7/30/2024 | Added section on light projections. Approved by Senior Officers Group 7/29/2024. | Division of Communications and Marketing |
| 8/15/2024 | Clarified items under Rules for Posting. Approved by Senior Officers Group 8/13/2024. | Division of Communications and Marketing |
