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using the same procedure for reporting possible sexual misconduct under this policy. A retaliation complaint will be reviewed as a separate offense under this policy. A person can be found responsible for retaliation even if not found to be responsible for the underlying reported sexual misconduct.

False Reports

A complainant, whose allegations are found to be false and brought with willful intent, will be subject to disciplinary action under the Community Values and Expectations code found in the LeTourneau University Student Handbook or Faculty/Staff Handbook, which may include, but is not limited to, written warning, demotion, transfer, suspension, dismissal, termination, or expulsion.

In attempt to balance the right to exercise free speech and/or organize a peaceful assembly with the obligation of the University to not unreasonably disrupt the educational pursuits of nonparticipants must comply with all college policies and procedures. Among these are the following time, place, and manner conditions: • The time is limited to two hours between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m., Monday-Friday with the exception of one hour before and after chapel. This limitation will allow other uses of the space and to ensure that adequate staffing is available if needed to help ensure safety and civility of all present. • Permissible locations, if not already in use, are the Campus Mall east of the bell tower and west of the Nursing Building, and the field to the east of the campus pond. • Amplified sound is prohibited. • Signboards larger than 3'x4' are prohibited. Request Form The Free Speech and Peaceful Assembly Approval Request form is available online (www.letu.edu/peacefulassembly) and must be submitted three business days prior to the event. Staff members in the Office of Student Life are available to provide feedback on Peaceful Assembly planning to help insure that the event complies with the college policy. Violations Violations of the Free Speech Assembly Policy are subject to the conduct process and the full range of sanctions. Exercising free speech and/or organizing a peaceful assembly violates university policy when the event: • Includes participants that are not current faculty, staff or students; • Threatens property or public safety; • Infringes upon the rights of others by interrupting chapel, a classroom, or any college sponsored events or activities (e.g. halting a lecture, debate, or any public forum by indirectly preventing the speaker from speaking – even for a brief period of time – or seizing control of a public forum for one's own purposes); • Violates the time, place, and manner restrictions listed above; • Occurs without acknowledging awareness of this policy (i.e. failure to submit the Free Speech and Peaceful Assembly form). • Violates any other standards set forth by the LeTourneau University Student Handbook.

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LeTourneau University values freedom of expression and, therefore, supports students' desires to exercise this freedom in a public way as expressed in this policy. The use of the campus setting for expression of ideas or viewpoints in compliance with this policy does not imply the university's acceptance or endorsement of the views expressed. The university has the right to discontinue any protests or demonstrations not in compliance with these guidelines.

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