Students have the right of free expression and advocacy on campus. However, the time, place, and manner of exercising speech and advocacy shall be regulated to ensure orderly student conduct, non-interference with College functions and activities; this includes the identification of sponsoring groups or individuals.
Any activity which interrupts the scheduled activities or processes of education may be classified as disruptive. Therefore, anyone in any way responsible for action(s) leading to disruptive activity may be in violation of College regulations and state law. The following conditions shall formally be sufficient to classify behavior as disruptive:
- Blocking or otherwise interfering with access to College facilities.
- Any aggressive or violent behavior to willfully interfere with College functions and activities.
- Causing others to demonstrate violent actions and behavior through physical and mental intimidation.
- Verbal threats or persuasion accompanied by physical force toward another.
- All other actions not listed deemed as violent and/or aggressive behavior by society.
FREE SPEECH: Weatherford College supports and encourages the right of its students to assemble for free speech. WC has designated the Memorial Plaza as an area for free speech. Any student who wishes to make public announcements or addresses are encourage to do so in this area. The designated area at WCWC is at the northwest entrance to the building, just off the student parking area.
NON-SCHOOL LITERATURE: All written or printed materials, handbills, photographs, picture, films, tapes, or other visual or auditory material not sponsored by the College, shall not be sold, circulated, distributed, or posted on any campus by a student or organization without direct permission from the Associate Dean of Student Development in the Office of Student Development and Wellness in the Doss Student Center.
POSTING OF SIGNS: Students and student organizations may publicly post signs on college property in areas designated and approved by the Associate Dean of Student Development. The posting of signs shall not interfere with the rights of others, nor violate local, state, or federal laws or college policies and procedures.
ANTISEMITISM: Weatherford College defines antisemitism as a certain perception of Jews that may be expressed as hatred toward Jews. The term includes rhetorical and physical acts of antisemitism directed toward Jewish or non-Jewish individuals or their property or toward Jewish community institutions and religious facilities. Antisemitic behavior and rhetoric will not be tolerated. Students will be subject to student discipline per the institutional policies. Reports of antisemitism should be forwarded to the Executive Dean of Enrollment Management & Registrar. Complaints will follow the College Board Approved policy FFDB - Freedom from Discrimination, Harassment and Retaliation: Other Protected Characteristics.