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the form of a guest lecture or speaker which is tied to, sponsoredby or affiliated with a specific academic class or program.In all instances, Free Speech and Assembly will be governed bythe following guidelines:1. Disruptive Activity. Obstruction, disruption, or interferencewith classes, research, administrative functions, or otherUniversity activities is not permitted. Likewise, infringement onthe rights of others is prohibited.2. Reasonable Access. It is important to provide reasonableaccess to and exit from any office, classroom, laboratory, orbuilding. Likewise vehicular and pedestrian traffic should notbe obstructed.3. Peaceful Assembly. Picketing or demonstrating in an orderlymanner or distributing literature outside University buildingsis acceptable with the appropriate approval from the Deanof Students. Demonstrations inside campus buildings areprohibited. All applicable University policies on writtenmaterials apply as well.4. Symbolic Protest. Displaying a sign, gesturing, wearingsymbolic clothing, or otherwise protesting silently ispermissible unless it is a disruptive activity or impedesaccess. Such actions should not interfere with others viewor prevent them from being able to pay attention to otherevents, which may be occurring. In all instances signs maynot be carried with the aid of wooden, plastic, or metalsticks, pipes or polls.5. Noise. Making sustained or repeated noise in a mannerthat substantially interferes with a speaker’s ability tocommunicate his/her message is prohibited. Noise levelsshould not interfere with classes, meetings, or activities inprogress.6. Force or Violence. Any attempt to prevent a Universityactivity or other lawful assembly by the threat or use of forceor violence is prohibited.7. Damage to Property. Care should always be taken toensure that University and personal property is not damagedor destroyed.8. Other University Regulations. All applicable Universityrules, regulations, policies, and guidelines should always beadhered to.(SA.07.006)Motor Vehicle UseThe complete policy text can be found on the CI website athttp://policy.csuci.edu/FA/43/SA.43.002.htm.(FA.43.002)Nondiscrimination for StudentsAccountabilityThis policy is administered through the Judicial Affairs Officer.Questions, concerns, suggestions, or complaints should bedirected to the Judicial Affairs Officer.ApplicabilityThis policy applies to all students including student applicants asit relates to all University programs and services.Employees should refer to the California State University SystemwideGuidelines for Nondiscrimination and Affirmative ActionPrograms in Employment.TextIt is the policy of CI, in accordance with the Board of Trustees’Policy on Nondiscrimination, that CI will consider decisionsregarding admission to, access to, or operation of instruction,programs, services, or activities without regard to race, color,religious creed, national origin, ancestry, disability, pregnancy,medical condition, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation,marital status, age or veteran status. We also do not discriminatein recruitment, student employment, and other actions andpractices affecting students.Upon request, the University will consider reasonableaccommodation to permit individuals with protected disabilities to(a) complete the admission process, (b) perform essential studentemployment or work-study functions, (c) participate in instruction,programs, services or activities, and (d) enjoy other benefits andprivileges of similarly situated individuals without disabilities.(FA.31.007)Nondiscrimination PolicyRace, Color, Ethnicity, National Origin, Age andReligionThe California State University complies with the requirementsof Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, aswell as other applicable federal and state laws prohibitingdiscrimination. No person shall, on the basis of race, color,ethnicity, national origin, age, or religion be excluded fromparticipation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwisesubjected to discrimination in any program of the California StateUniversity.DisabilityThe California State University does not discriminate on thebasis of disability in admission or access to, or treatment oremployment in, its programs and activities. Federal laws,including sections 504 and 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, asamended, and various state laws prohibit such discrimination.Eddie L. Washington, Director of HR Employment Practices, hasbeen designated to coordinate the efforts of CI to comply withall relevant disability laws. Inquiries concerning compliance maybe addressed to this person at (805) 437- 8490.Sex/GenderThe California State University does not discriminate on the basisof sex, gender or sexual orientation in the educational programsor activities it conducts. Title IX of the Education Amendmentsof 1972 and certain other federal and state laws prohibitdiscrimination on these bases in education programs andactivities operated by CI. Such programs and activities includeadmission of students and employment.The California State University is committed to providing equalopportunities to male and female CSU students in all campusprograms, including intercollegiate athletics.Inquiries concerning the application these laws to programs andactivities of CI may be referred to Eddie L. Washington, Directorof HR Employment Practices, the campus officer assigned theadministrative responsibility of reviewing such matters, or to theRegional Director of the Office for Civil Rights, United StatesDepartment of Education, 50 Beale Street, Suite 7200, SanFrancisco, California 94105.Procedures related to this policy may be obtained throughthe Human Resources Department at (805) 437-8490.Policies and Regulations2011 – 2012www.csuci.edu • California State University Channel Islands • 2011 - 2012 Catalog69