Residence Hall Manual: Residence Hall Public Areas
University of Texas at Austin
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Residence Hall Public Areas
Housing staff may post flyers and bulletins, using appropriate posting adhesive, as needed in residence hall public areas. Two 8.5" x 11" flyers concerning university and residence hall policies or announcements are allowed on doors leading from public areas (e.g., main thoroughfares, leading from main building entrances or elevator landings) to private areas (e.g., residential living area hallways). Two 8.5" x 11" flyers for pertinent announcements, policies, deadlines, etc., are allowed on community bathroom doors. Floor bulletin boards are for use by Housing staff and Residence Hall Councils. With approval of the area desk, registered student organizations may post signs on bulletin boards located in the public lobbies of residence halls, as directed by residence hall staff. Alcohol may not be mentioned or represented in any way. Bulletin boards may not be used for solicitation or sale of items. Signs may not violate any state or federal law or university regulation, including solicitation procedures. Signs that are improperly hung, have not been approved, or do not follow these guidelines will be removed.
Housing staff may post directional signs, announcements, and information in residence hall public areas and floor bulletin boards concerning conferences and meetings held in the building. Residents who violate the posting procedures are subject to disciplinary action.