Expressive Activity on Campus

Jamie Blake, staff writer

Virginia has passed a new law that requires public colleges and universities to draw up a policy about the freedom of speech, or expressive activity, on their grounds. PVCC stands behind the First Amendment and for expressive activity for students on campus and around the community.

There is a link on PVCC’s main page where you can learn more about the expressive activity policy that is being drawn up.

The webpage states where it is acceptable to use expressive activity, how students or faculty can reserve spaces around campus, and where goods can be distributed. The webpage also includes helpful links, contact information if you want to learn more, and frequently asked questions.

The main goal of the policy is to make guidelines for students and faculty of where they can express themselves and where they cannot. Expressive activity on campus includes meetings, speeches, performances and other events held on PVCC grounds.

They also emphasize that they are still following the First Amendment and what that has always held true.

The  vice president for finance and administrative services of PVCC will be responsible for upholding the policy and following through with it. The vice president is also available with any questions the students or faculty has.

If you would like more information on this topic, the policy is posted under college policies on the PVCC website: https://www.pvcc.edu/about-us/college-policies/expressive-activity.