Solicitation

Policy Statement

Cape Fear Community College (CFCC) upholds the freedoms of speech and expression guaranteed by the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution for all members of the college community.

Procedure

Cape Fear Community College upholds the freedoms of speech and expression guarantee by the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution for all members of the college community. Cape Fear Community College is a place where all ideas and opinions may be expressed freely. The right to free speech and expression does not include unlawful activity that endangers the safety or wellbeing of any member of the college community. Furthermore, it does not include any activity that interferes with the educational pursuit of its students or the mission of the College.

To provide a safe learning and work environment and protect all students, employees, and visitors
of the College, solicitation is prohibited and includes, but is not limited to; third-party unsolicited
verbal or written communications by mail or e-mail, circulars and/or petitions, handbills, leaflets,
pamphlets, posters, flyers, or any literature and printed materials. Salespersons, solicitors, and/or
external agencies will not be allowed to solicit or distribute these materials or items on College
owned property, or premises, to students or employees unless it is a recognized non- profit/charitable organization or has prior approval from the President of the College. In addition, salespersons, solicitors, and/or external agencies may not erect a fixed or temporary structure on Cape Fear Community College campus property or premises unless approved by the Cape Fear Community College President (or designee). Solicitation for personal or financial benefit is prohibited by Cape Fear Community College employees during designated working hours.

Employees and students wishing to solicit or fundraise on campus, must obtain prior approval from
the Institutional Advancement office, or the President of the College. It is suggested that no
employee or student accept monetary gifts.

Cape Fear Community College reserves the right to remove any individual or organization
engaging in solicitation activities on campus without prior approval.

Revision History:
July, 2023