WSU Tri-Cities Civic Engagement FAQ

Contact WSU Tri-Cities Facilities Services by completing a space request form. All reservations for WSU Tri-Cities Campus facilities and grounds shall be coordinated through the Facilities department.

Individuals interested in protesting or engaging in counter-speech may benefit from consulting with campus security or local law enforcement, the Center for Community Standards, or Compliance and Civil Rights to ensure their actions do not implicate the university conduct or criminal code.

For more information, see WAC 504-33 which outlines the requirements, procedures, and limitations for use of university facilities for first amendment/free speech activities.

Please review related event policy considerations.

Students should check the WSU Student Speech Guide for information about hosting an event on campus.

Civil discourse is the practice of engaging in conversation intended to enhance understanding. It involves respectful dialogue, listening, and the exchange of ideas, even when those ideas are different from our own. It is important because it supports freedom of expression while promoting understanding, reducing conflict, enhancing problem solving and strengthening our democracy.

Peacefully protesting in accordance with campus policies is not a violation of the student code of conduct and is protected by the First Amendment.

At WSU Tri-Cities, open dialogue is essential to the educational experience. The commitment to free expression comes with the responsibility to respect the rights of others. WSU Tri-Cities will promptly address any activities that disrupt our mission or our student, faculty, staff or guest experience.

Students alleged to have violated campus policy will be referred to the student conduct process (Student Handbook). Consequences could include a warning, probation, suspension, expulsion, academic penalties, loss of privileges such as campus access or participation in University groups or activities. Violations of the law may result in legal consequences such as fines, arrests or prosecution.

Faculty must follow guidelines in the Faculty Manual. Violating the Faculty Manual can result in disciplinary actions including but not limited to written reprimands, temporary loss of departmental privileges, mandated training/counseling, reassignment, demotion in academic rank, reduction in salary, suspension, or termination.