Rules Governing Students Demonstrations And Actions
Rules Governing Students Demonstrations And Actions
The College recognizes the right of students to collectively express their grievances in a peaceful manner;
Students, like any other persons shall have legitimate right to dissent and to hold a different opinion or think differently from others. No student should be compelled to join in any collective action the student union may organize;
The SUG may organize a demonstration if it receives the support of at least 1/3 of the student’s membership of a congress convened for that purpose;
No section of the students may organize a demonstration, unless a written notice is given to the College Management through the Dean, Student Affairs not less than 72 hours before the commencement of the proposed action; and
The notice to the Provost must give the following details
reasons for and the nature of the proposed demonstration;
measures taken to ensure that essential services will not be disrupted; and
assurance of non-violence to persons vandalization of property
Guidelines for Demonstration
Demonstration must not:
endanger the life of any person;
deny other students their right not to join in a demonstration;
restrain the free movement of persons on the College campus or public highways;
deny others the use of offices, classrooms and other facilities; and
disrupt or obstruct the educational activities of the College between the hours of 7.00 pm and 7.00 am.
NB:
The SUG and the entire student body shall be responsible for the consequences of their actions during demonstration; and
In case of any demonstration leading to damages students shall be surcharged appropriately.