Posting Policies

All signs, flyers, posters and other publically displayed materials must comply with these University's standards.

Free Speech

Posters, signs and banners serve an important purpose at Pacific. They communicate upcoming events and activities and disseminate information and opinions on important issues. Sometimes, however, signs have been posted that have directed hurtful and/or hateful messages and meanings toward an individual or group. While there will always be disagreements over what may constitute good taste or appropriate comment, there can be no question, particularly in a university setting, that freedom of expression as guaranteed by the First Amendment of the Constitution, is a cherished and protected right.

Accordingly, the campus community is asked to be tolerant of differing points of view and to respect the rights of others to express themselves. While certain materials may be quite offensive or even insulting to people, the appropriate way to counteract such materials is through discourse, criticism, and the expression of contrary points of view. Any member of the campus community who finds a poster to be offensive or disrespectful is encouraged to contact the organization or individual responsible to address their objections. For information on how to contact a group of individual, contact the Office of Student Leadership & Involvement.