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Humboldt Addendum
University Designee with Oversight and Enforcement Responsibility
The Vice President for Enrollment Management & Student Success (VPEMSS), Chrissy Holliday, is the University administrative employee designated to serve as the Designated University Official for Cal Poly Humboldt with responsibility for oversight, implementation and enforcement of the Systemwide Time, Place, and Manner Policy (TPM) and this Addendum, including oversight of a training program for responsible staff and the broader University community (including Students and Employees). While the VPEMSS is the designee, they and the Associate Vice President for Facilities Management, Mike Fisher, will serve as co-leads on the University Free Speech Support & Resource Team and in implementing this policy for Cal Poly Humboldt.
Designated University Law Enforcement Liaison
Mitch Mitchell, AVP of Student Success and Dean of Students, is the University administrative employee designated to serve as the Designated Law Enforcement Liaison between University law enforcement and Students exercising rights guaranteed by the First Amendment to the United States Constitution or Section 2 of Article I of the California Constitution, or both.
Free Speech Support & Resource Team
The University’s Free Speech Support & Resource Team is composed of leaders across all divisions with administrative roles with responsibility related to implementation and enforcement as outlined in the Time, Place, and Manner Policy.
In addition, the University has a Community Engagement Team (CET), a group of representatives from across the University who will work to ensure the safety of the campus community during free speech activities. The team will encourage respectful dialogue, assess the tone and temperature of crowd engagement, and work to de-escalate if needed.
Members of the Free Speech Support & Resource Team
Additional contact information can be found in the Campus Directory.
Cal Poly Humboldt Closed During the Following Hours
No one shall enter or otherwise remain on University Property between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m, or at such other times as published or posted by University housing and residential programs, and other similarly specialized University programs. This prohibition shall not apply to persons possessing valid written authorization from a University official, persons on legitimate University related business, or persons attending a specific University sponsored event. Those persons with legitimate University business reasons, valid written authorization, or attending a University sponsored event, shall be allowed to remain and access University Property as allowed in their authorization or through the duration of the specific event, after which time they shall leave University Property without any appreciable delay. This prohibition shall not apply to persons transiting on a roadway or path designated as open to the public.
Campus Time, Place, and Manner Regulations
Access to and use of designated University Property must be scheduled and registered in advance, as noted in the list of University Property set forth below. Certain uses of University Property may be subject to fees, require liability insurance, and/or an indemnity agreement which must be provided by those who seek to engage in such uses. All users assume responsibility for all damage they cause to University Property. Failure to pay for damage to University Property may jeopardize future access to and/or use of University Property and can result in discipline for Students and Employees who are responsible for the damage, as well as civil or criminal action.
For purposes of this Addendum the following terms shall apply, as set forth in the CSU’s System wide Time, Place, and Manner Policy:
A. Public Areas
A Public Area is University Property that is available for public assembly, marches, demonstrations, protests and debate. Right of access and equality of access are provided in these areas, so long as activities are lawful and do not disrupt University operations. Content-based restrictions are prohibited, but reasonable time, place and manner regulations will be applied. Spontaneous activities may take place in Public Areas without pre-scheduling or reservations as long as they are not disrupting another previously scheduled event or activity.
B. Limited Areas
A Limited Area is University Property available to the public but due to business operations, safety concerns, or other important University interests, is not open for assembling, marching, demonstrating or protesting. Activities in these areas require scheduling and reservations with the University, and are available on a limited basis, subject to campus regulations that are narrowly tailored to address the University's legitimate business interests.
Access to and use of certain designated University Property must be scheduled and registered in advance, as noted in the list of University Property set forth below. Certain uses of University Property may be subject to fees, require liability insurance, and/or an indemnity agreement which must be provided by those who seek to engage in such uses. All users assume responsibility for all damage they cause to University Property. Failure to pay for damage to University Property may jeopardize future access to and/or use of University Property and can result in discipline for Students and Employees who are responsible for the damage, as well as civil or criminal action.
C. Non-Public Areas
Except for areas designated as Public Areas and Limited Areas, all remaining University Property, including the interiors of all buildings and facilities are Non-Public Areas. These areas are not open to the public and the University can restrict access to Non-Public Areas on a Content and Viewpoint Neutral basis.
If there is a University location not listed below, please contact the University administrator responsible for implementing this Addendum.
D. List of University Properties
Designated Public and Limited Areas
E. Scheduling and Registration Procedures
CES will facilitate access to public and limited areas on campus. Please refer to the CES website for additional information for both campus and non-campus affiliates. Building open hours are posted on the website linked here.
Activities and Uses on University Property Requiring Written Permission
The following activities and uses are prohibited unless prior written permission from the appropriate University official is obtained, or as otherwise provided in each Campus Addendum.
A. Posters, Signs, Banners, Chalking, Staking, and Tabling
Distribution and posting of non-commercial informational or marketing materials is allowed in designated areas with prior approval by Conference & Event Services and/or Marketing & Communications. All criteria for assessing materials shall be applied in a viewpoint-neutral manner. Materials that contain speech not protected by the First Amendment nor permitted by this Policy, including but not limited to unlawful harassment, defamation, or false advertising, are prohibited.
For the approval process and guidelines, please see the Signs & Materials Guidelines on the Free Speech website.
B. Unmanned Aircraft
No Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) (also known as a drone) may be flown from, on or around University Property without the express written approval of the University.
An UAS may be flown for research/educational purposes following the Policy on the Use of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) - "Drones". Contact Cal Poly Humboldt’s Office of Risk Management & Safety Services: risk-management@humboldt.edu or (707) 826-4635.
Filmmakers must comply with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Part 107 requirements for the use of UAS, including providing proof of the certification to be a Remote Pilot in Command, proof of insurance, and submitting a flight plan to our regional airport and the Coast Guard.
Commercial UAS filming must follow the Commercial Visual and Sound Productions Policy and requires written approval from the Office of Marketing & Communications: marcom@humboldt.edu or (707) 826-3321.
C. Commercial Use of University Property
Use of University property for commercial purposes is prohibited unless prior written permission has been obtained from the University. Please see the Commercial Use Guidelines on the Free Speech website for additional guidelines.
Commercial filming must follow the Commercial Visual and Sound Productions Policy and requires written approval from the Office of Marketing & Communications: marcom@humboldt.edu or (707) 826-3321.
D. University Flagpoles
University flagpoles are reserved for official University use only. Flags flown on outdoor, permanently installed flagpoles located on University Property serve as a means of expression of the University’s official sentiments as determined by the University President or the Chancellor, as applicable. They are not a forum for free expression or expressive conduct by members of the University community or the public.
E. Additional Activities and Uses
Fundraising Events
Fundraising events are activities where organizations receive monies (directly or indirectly) in exchange for merchandise, service, entertainment, or a chance at winning a prize.
Recognized student, staff, faculty and on-campus organizations may raise funds on campus either through direct solicitation or by sponsoring revenue-producing activities in accordance with the following:
- University Advancement must approve the fundraising activity in advance on the basis of conformity to the general principles of University policy and to all applicable federal, state, and local laws.
- Student groups must receive additional prior approval from their advisor and the Clubs & Activities office, Gutswarruk Student Activities Center, GSAC 239, (707) 826-3928.
- The viewpoint of the group sponsoring the activity and the content of any materials shall not be considered as factors in approving such activities.
- All sales of food products must be approved in advance to ensure compliance with health and safety codes and standards as outlined in Temporary Food Facilities/Food Sanitation Policy.
- The fundraising activity must be consistent with the stated purpose of the organization.
- The net proceeds from the fundraising activity must be used for the stated purpose and directly related to the educational, research or service missions of the University, or donated to a charitable organization.
Individuals and non-University organizations will be treated as commercial solicitors and subject to regulations outlined in Section C above.
F. Educational Programs and Activities to Support the Balance Between Free Speech Activities, Educational Mission, and Student Safety
Campuswide messaging (each semester): disseminate communications on the University’s Free Speech information, Community Standards, TPM and access to resources (multiple touch points)-social media, QR-Code posters throughout campus, closed-caption TVs and emails.
Know Your Rights/Civility: This information is provided in partnership with the Dean of Students Office and Associated Students (hosted each semester), and is generally offered in conjunction with Orientation/Welcome Week. The event is designed to promote respectful dialogue, mutual understanding, and constructive communication among students. The aim is to foster a campus environment/community where diverse perspectives are valued and where individuals engage with each other in a manner that upholds dignity and respect, and reflects our community standards of protecting one another. This will give a high-level overview of civil discourse and will establish our community standards among students, by students. General Know Your Rights information is also available via a Canvas course to students who do not attend in-person Orientation.
Professional Development Day (hosted each semester): Campus Professional Development Day is an opportunity for all staff, faculty, and administrators to collectively engage in various topics that address topics of immediate importance and concern for the betterment of the University community and functions. Each iteration of this event is centered on topics relevant to furthering civil discourse to further the University’s educational mission and commitment to employee and student safety. This event is base-funded and designed through cross-divisional input and participation.
Professional Development Workshop & Activities Coordination (ongoing working group): The purpose of this working group is to better identify, categorize, align, and document relevant professional development events and programs within and across divisions, units, and academic departments. Included in this work are relevant CSU Learn courses and book groups that are promoted through various coordinated communication channels.
Student Safety
- Annual Safety Week: Campus Resilience & Response hosts an annual safety week every year in October. This week hosts multiple trainings touching on a number of safety topics to include how to stay safe on campus, emergency response planning, building evacuations, mental health support, rape reduction, among many other safety topics that are relevant to the campus community.
- Education and Training: The University Police Department (UPD) engages in tabling, participates in information sessions, and training on topics such as reporting sexual assaults, stalking, domestic violence, know your rights, active Shooter, rules of the road for cars and bikes, and other law enforcement related topics. UPD provides active shooter training to students, staff and faculty year round and partners with allied agencies to train in the response to an active shooter.
- Public Safety Ambassadors: UPD employs student Public Safety Ambassadors (PSAs) to provide student to student assistance on campus. PSA's provide extra security on campus, checking buildings for unsecure doors, providing safety escorts to members of the campus community and reporting crimes and suspicious circumstances directly to UPD.
- Adopt a Hall Program: In partnership with University housing, Officers "adopt" a residence hall, create programming such as bike registrations and campus safety talks with Housing RAs and RLCs. Officers are required to spend a portion of each shift inside their residence hall engaging with housing students and staff.
- Campus Safety Program: UPD provides services 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Officers patrol campus in vehicles on bicycles and on foot. The campus community can reach UPD through pathways such as calling dispatch, texting or calling 911, the RAVE application, contacting an officer or PSA on campus or by using the emergency call boxes throughout campus. UPD Officers regularly conduct functionality checks of the 70 emergency call boxes on campus to ensure they are working properly.
- Campus Safety & Policing Committee: The Campus Safety & Policing Committee is focused on law enforcement working with the campus community to produce public safety. That means engaging students in the process of community safety, including their voice in testimony about the problems facing the community as well as in joint problem solving. The committee is also focused on the foundational principle that trust and legitimacy between law and enforcement and the community is based on engagement and communication.
- Identify current public safety issues that impact the Humboldt community
- Act as liaison between the campus community and UPD
- Receive regular updates and summary of activities of UPD, including current trends impacting the campus;
- Examine and provide recommendations concerning matters of public safety, campus policy, or suggested community resources to positively impact community experience;
- Assist in describing the means for involving campus University Police Officers in the life of the University in ways that will create an environment that is the “most conducive to the intellectual, cultural, and personal development of its students”
- Focus on harm reduction in policing and policy
Resources for Mental Health and Trauma Support for Employees and Students
Cal Poly Humboldt recognizes that circumstances related to expressive activities such as assemblies, marches, demonstrations and protests may have a significant impact on the mental health and well-being of our campus community. We are dedicated to taking a trauma-informed approach to such campus events and acknowledge that mental health is a basic need that must be addressed in order for meaningful learning and growth to occur.
Employees
Cal Poly Humboldt employees and their dependents/permanent household members can contact Empathia anytime to speak with a licensed counselor about issues related to mental well-being, including job stress, relationship issues, substance abuse concerns, or anything else that they may need to talk through.
In addition to the assessment of needs, up to 8 confidential counseling sessions per issue per year are included at no cost.
The program also includes access to lifematters.com webinars, self-assessments, interactive courses, training, videos, and related articles. Detailed information about these services are available in the Empathia Employee Guide.
Students
Our intention is for the Campus Assistance, Response & Engagement (CARE) Services Program to be a safe and trusted campus resource that supports students who are overcoming extenuating circumstances. This site contains information to assist you in accessing on and off campus resources related to basic needs and health and wellbeing services. Contact us at dos@humboldt.edu or (707) 826-3504.
Humboldt’s Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS) offers the following services to enrolled students on campus, in keeping with CSU Executive Order 1053 Policy on Student Mental Health:
- Counseling/Psychotherapy: provides short-term individual, couples, and group psychotherapy services. CAPS offers increased opportunities for single session/walk-in support services during a significant campus event. Based on operational needs, services may be provided in person at the two CAPS physical locations on campus (2nd floor of Student Health & Counseling and in Behavioral & Social Sciences, room 208), via telehealth remotely (through a HIPAA compliant Zoom platform), and/or in (non-CAPS) designated campus locations so long as legal and ethical requirements of psychotherapy are upheld including but not limited to confidentiality, privacy, and informed consent.
- Suicide & Personal Violence Services: aids the campus in identifying and responding to cases in which students may be at risk of harm to self or others.
- Emergency/Crisis Services: offer same-day crisis services during normal business hours (in person and/or through telehealth), as well as after-hours telehealth support via third-party contract.
- Outreach: provides workshops, programs and services on various mental health related topics. This may include facilitation of listening circles for the campus community during times of crisis, as well as partnering with campus groups to offer supportive resources for students. Such services may be offered in person or remotely as appropriate to meet campus needs.
- Mental Health Consultation: engages in consultation with the campus community regarding student mental health in areas that impact student success.
- Referral Resources: identifies appropriate referrals both on and off campus to help students with mental health concerns that are outside of the scope of CAPS. This is the primary role of the Student Health & Wellbeing Case Manager.
The Director of CAPS, Executive Director of Student Health & Wellbeing Services, or designee, in consultation with appropriate campus leaders, will determine the specific delivery of services as stated above. Availability of services will be equitable and without regard for socio-political viewpoints or political leanings. Students can expect their CAPS counselor to approach conversations with cultural competence, compassion, and curiosity – a desire to understand and help regardless of their own political identities or viewpoints.
Recognized Student Organizations
See the list of Cal Poly Humboldt’s Recognized Student Organizations and find additional details on our Clubs & Organizations website.
RSOs that are non-compliant with University guidelines, regulations, policies and procedures, including but not limited to the system-wide TPM policy and campus addendum, may face a range of conduct violations and sanctions. RSOs are governed by this Handbook, which contains details regarding the student organization conduct process in Chapter 10. Actions to address RSOs that are non-compliant may include but are not limited to: educational programming/service, formal warning or reprimand, probation, suspension, limited or loss of organization privileges, and loss of University recognition. These actions are intended to correct non-compliance and promote a culture of accountability and adherence to University standards.
Although part of the same system, each CSU campus is unique in size, location, and geography. To that end, the CSU’s Time, Place, and Manner policy incorporates regulations that are specific to each campus, including Cal Poly Humboldt.