0200 Free Speech Notification

Free Speech Notification

Policy Number: 0200
FREE SPEECH NOTIFICATION

Pursuant to Virginia Code § 23.1-401.1 of the Code of Virginia (Virginia Code), Richard Bland College (“RBC”) hereby notifies the RBC Campus Community regarding the policies RBC has in place to ensure that everyone’s free speech rights are guaranteed, limited only to the extent authorized by the First Amendment to the United States Constitution.  The relevant policies can be found as follows: Freedom of Speech and Assembly on Campus, https://www.rbc.edu/policy-manual/campus-safety-police-policies/; the Social Media Policy and Proper Placement of Postings, https://www.rbc.edu/policy-manual-2019/communications-policies/. These policies are located on the RBC website as indicated and in the Student Handbook. All student orientation programs also shall include these policies.

Report any disruptions regarding constitutionally protected speech to RBC’s Director of Campus Safety and Police at police@rbc.edu or 804-862-6111.

Policy History
Approved November 27, 2018
Updated January 22, 2020
Updated July 1, 2020