Use of University Space, Facilities, and Amplification Equipment

Expressive Activities

1. TTUHSC recognizes freedom of speech and expression as a fundamental right and seeks to ensure free, robust, and uninhibited debate and deliberation by students enrolled at TTUHSC as well as other persons.
2. Expressive activities on the TTUHSC campus are governed by Texas Tech University System Regulation 07.04, Freedom of Expression.
3. In the event of any conflict between this Section VII(A) and any other provision of this Handbook, the provisions of this Section shall control.

Other Uses of TTUHSC Space and Activities

1. The provisions of this Section VII(B) shall apply to all uses of TTUHSC facilities for purposes other than expressive activities conducted in outdoor common areas.
2. The space and facilities of the University are intended primarily for the support of the instructional program of the institution. Second priority is given to programs sponsored and conducted by University academic and administrative departments or organizations affiliated with those departments. Beyond these two priorities, use of campus space and facilities is permitted and encouraged for activities which are intended to serve or benefit the entire University community.
3. TTUHSC buildings, grounds, or property may not be used by individuals or organizations not connected with TTUHSC.
4. Outside individuals or groups who are not faculty, staff or a currently enrolled student may attend functions held on TTUHSC property, but to be eligible for use of campus facilities, the function must be sponsored or cosponsored by, and affiliated with, a recognized TTUHSC department or registered student organization. Sponsorship and/or co-sponsorship minimally include, but are not limited to, participation in, planning, coordination, and implementation directly by members of the sponsoring organizations. Sponsors are directly responsible for ensuring that activities and events comply with TTUHSC requirements for liability insurance, hold- harmless agreements, financial responsibility for property damage, etc.
5. Permission to use campus space facilities may be granted only by the offices designated by TTUHSC OP 61.07, Use of TTUHSC Premises and Amplification Equipment. A department, student or registered student organization may not reserve space or facilities on campus and permit it to be used by a non-registered organization or off-campus group or person.
   1. Students or registered student organizations desiring grounds use may be required to provide evidence of appropriate liability insurance in accordance with recommendations from the General Counsel’s Office, Risk Management Office, other University departments or others as necessary prior to the premises requested being approved.
   2. Participants in, and/or sponsors for, events may be required to sign a “Hold Harmless” release.
   3. If the use of TTUHSC grounds is for programs or activities involving minor children, the sponsoring group must comply with Texas Education Code § 51.976, which requires sexual abuse and child molestation training, certification, and reporting for program employees. Documentation of timely reporting to the Texas Department of State Health Services of such training should be received before reservation of space or facility will be confirmed.
6. Reservations must be made for the use of TTUHSC premises and must be in accordance with TTUHSC OP 61.07, Use of TTUHSC Premises and Amplification Equipment. The term “TTUHSC premises” includes all land, buildings, facilities and other property in the possession of or owned, used or controlled by TTUHSC (including adjacent streets and sidewalks).