Northern Michigan University attempts to provide adequate means for publicizing events and activities sponsored by University departments, student organizations, and individual members of the faculty, staff, and student body. Promotional opportunities may also be provided on a limited basis for cultural, recreational, social, and educational events and activities occurring in the local area that are deemed to be of interest to the University community. In the administration of this service, the University requires that the following regulations shall apply to all notices, posters, signs, banners and table ads posted or set up on University property.
I. All notices, posters, signs, and banners must be registered for posting at the Center for Student Enrichment (1205 University Center) before they are displayed (except as provided in II D). Materials which are not registered may not be posted.
A. In general, commercial advertising materials will not be approved. Materials promoting activities for personal or private gain will not be approved for posting in posting areas.
B. Registration of posting material is an indication that the material meets the requirements of the Posting Materials Policy. It is not in any way intended to imply that an activity or event being publicized has received approval.
C. Except as provided in II D, posters, signs, and banners must be stamped with the “Registered for Posting” stamp and dated before they are displayed.
D. Registration will permit posting to continue for up to four weeks, with the exception of a series of events or activities, which may be registered for a longer period of time, but no later than the date of the last event/activity. Please note: Regularly scheduled meetings do not constitute an activity. Under no circumstances will posting of materials continue beyond the end of the current semester.
E. In some instances, materials concerning health and safety issues may be registered for a longer period of time.
F. Guidelines for posting materials in residence hall and apartment living areas and faculty and staff offices are determined by the supervisors of those areas. Materials for those areas, however, must still be registered for posting in the Center for Student Enrichment.
G. Chalk messages on sidewalks to promote events or activities must be 20 feet or more away from building entrances. Messages must be removed within 48 hours after the event occurs.
II. Specific Guidelines for Posters Include:
A. Notices, posters, and signs must be registered and stamped with the “Registered for Posting” stamp (obtained at the Center for Student Enrichment, 1205 University Center) and dated for a specific time period before they are displayed. Pre-approval (for large quantity orders) may be obtained by bringing the “design copy" to the Center for Student Enrichment before printing.
B. Notices, posters, or signs may be placed only on bulletin boards, "Approved Posting Areas," or similar locations designated for such purpose. A list of these locations in available in the Center for Student Enrichment (1205 University Center) or online.
C. Notices, posters, or signs may not be placed on poles, posts, signs, trees, cars, outside walls of buildings, doors, windows, glass, transparent partitions, university directional cubs, light poles, or painted surfaces not marked as posting areas. Notices, posters, or signs shall not be placed in a manner or location that may obscure or mark exit signs, fire alarm boxes, safety rails, fire extinguisher cases, hand rails, and like devices installed as safety equipment in a building.
D. Posting materials shall be posted in such a manner as not to deface or damage the surface to which they are attached. Masking tape is an acceptable means of securing materials to a surface. Scotch or Scotch-type tapes are not allowed in affixing posting materials, nor are liquid paste or cement of any type.
E. In buildings where posting areas and bulletin boards have been designated for specific purposes (items for sale, roommates wanted, etc.), postings need not be registered but must be placed accordingly.
F. A limit of one (1) notice, poster, or sign concerning the same material is permitted for each posting area or bulletin board.
G. Materials placed in posting areas may not exceed 27” x 23”.
H. Guidelines for posting materials in residence hall and apartment living areas and faculty and staff offices are determined by the supervisors of those areas. Materials for those areas, however, must still be registered for posting in the Center for Student Enrichment.
I. The name of the sponsoring organization or department must be clearly displayed on each item being posted.
III. Specific Guidelines for Banners Include:
A. Banners may be hung outdoors for a maximum of one week with approval from the Director of the Center for Student Enrichment.
B. Outdoor banners may not be hung in a manner which damages or defaces trees, shrubs, or buildings.
C. Banners may not be placed on the exterior of a building without specific approval of the building manager.
D. Banners may be placed indoors only when permission for a specific location and time period is obtained from the Center for Student Enrichment.
E. It is the responsibility of the individual or organization hanging a banner to take it down by the date agreed upon.
IV. Specific Guidelines for Table Ads Include:
A. Table ads will only be displayed in tri-panel holders. Loose table ads wil not be permitted on dining room tables.
B. Student organizations, offices, and departments may reserve one of two time slots each week (Monday – Thursday or Friday – Sunday) through the Center for Student Enrichment (1205 University Center; 227-2439). Time slots can be reserved for anytime during the academic year.
B. Student organizations, offices, and departments who have reserved a time slot must print 260 4” x 6” inserts on a heavy paper stock (65#, 80#, or 110#). These need to be delivered to the Center for Student Enrichment by 11 a.m. Wednesday. Table ads that are smaller than 4” x 6” or on a lighter-weight paper will not be accepted.
C. Table ads will then be placed in the plastic holders by members of the Dining Services staff only. Individuals/organizations/departments are not to place table ads in the holders.
V. Non-Compliance With Posting Policy Guidelines
Individuals or organizations failing to comply with posting policy guidelines may jeopardize future posting privileges. Individuals or organizations failing to comply may also be liable for damage and/or clean-up costs if any are incurred. Posted materials which are not in compliance with the regulations will be removed by the Director of the Center for Student Enrichment or his/her designee.
VI. Materials which are in Violation of Other University Policies or the Student Code will not be registered for posting
