Proposed New Policy: Regulations on the Use of University Facilities and Grounds

On Jan. 25, 2018, the University of Nebraska Board of Regents approved policy 6.4.10 Commitment to Free Expression; Guide for Facilities Use; and Education. This Board policy does the following:

• Reinforces the commitment of the Board of Regents and University of Nebraska to the tenants of free expression.

• Directs each campus to implement and communicate facilities use plans that – consistent with the law, university policy and each campus’ unique mission – designate which facilities, properties and other resources are “designated public forums” (such as a sidewalk), which are “limited public forums” (such as a concert hall), and which are “non-public forums” (such as a classroom).

• Mandates that the university provide regular opportunities for education about the First Amendment and relevant policies.

In response to this policy, the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) has developed a draft campus policy titled “Regulations on the Use of University Facilities and Grounds.”

This draft policy has been posted on the online campus policy library and is open for campus review and feedback. Please direct any feedback, questions, or comments to unopolicies@unomaha.edu.