Since Appalachian State University is a public institution of higher education, can anyone use its facilities for free speech activities?
The University’s mission as an educational institution is the first order of priority governing use of its facilities. The University’s Policy on Facility Use, Solicitation, Distribution of Printed Materials, Unscheduled Public Speaking Areas, and Peaceful Assembly identifies portions of campus where any person can engage in unscheduled public speaking so long as that activity does not interfere with the University’s routine operations or create an unreasonable risk of harm to other people or property. Other facilities must be scheduled in advance, as also provided in the policy reference above. The university reserves the right to place reasonable time, place and manner restrictions on such activities consonant with the university’s mission.
