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Speech, Protest, and Demonstration: Policies, Resources, & Support

Skidmore College

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Green
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Advertised Commitments to Free Expression
Last updated

June 28, 2024

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Skidmore College, and its leadership, values the right to free speech, assembly, and non-violent protests and demonstrations. In our campus community and our society, it is essential to support and protect the right to make our opinions known, debate, and disagree. ... The College will protect these rights, provided that protestors comply with the law and College policy, do not pose a danger to themselves or others, and do not disrupt the College’s ability to educate and protect its students.

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