Marketing

The content of postings and advertisements cannot contain demeaning or discriminatory portrayals of individuals or groups, be libelous, violate copyright law, or contain any material that is inconsistent with the Standards of Conduct found within the Student Handbook.

Posting Areas

Bulletin boards across campus are designated for specific uses, including departmental announcements, student organization promotions, and general information. Posting on unauthorized boards or surfaces is prohibited. Bulletin boards on the exterior of buildings and the interior of the Student Union are free for all members of the campus community and general public to use if the following policies are followed:

  • All postings must contain functional and current contact information (email and or phone number) for the individuals or groups posting the flyer.
  • All postings must contain a clear event and/or take-down date.
  • Promptly remove the posting after the event or take-down date has passed.
  • Limit one flyer/poster per subject matter or topic to maintain good stewardship ofbulletin board limited space.

Postings inside buildings are only permitted with the written approval of the building manager. Posting on any glass surface or anywhere not explicitly listed above is prohibited. Leaving postings on tables or counter spaces without the written approval of the building manager is prohibited.

Procedures, Duration, and Removal

  • Materials must be approved and stamped by the Department of Student Engagement or Housing and Residence Life before posting.
  • Materials may remain posted for up to three weeks in total prior to the take down or event date.
  • We ask that posters take the initiative to remove past event posters swiftly, however, flyers will be removed after the event has occurred or the information is no longer relevant.

Passive Programs

Approval and Locations:

  • Campus displays, including chalking, banners and installations, must be approved by the Department of Student Engagement. Approval includes consideration of location, duration, and content.
  • Displays must be placed in designated areas approved by the Department of Student Engagement or building managers, that do not obstruct traffic or campus operations.

Duration and Maintenance

  • Approved displays must maintain the timeline established by the Department of Student Engagement. Several considerations may be factored into the length of approved display time.
  • The sponsoring organization or individual is responsible for maintaining the display and ensuring it is removed immediately following the approved period.
  • The display must include functional and current contact information (email and or phone number) for the individuals or groups who have set up the display
  • Entities may be asked to remove the display for University Events. The University reserves the right to remove displays

Campus Large Posters (Greater than 11x17 inches)

Approval Process:

  • Posters must be approved by the Department of Student Engagement. Approval includes a review of content for compliance with University policies.
  • Posters will only be approved for University Programs and Initiatives, pertinent to all students.
  • Requests should be submitted at least five business days in advance.

Placement:

  • Posters may only be placed on designated posting areas approved by the Department of Student Engagement. Posting on doors, windows, or unauthorized surfaces is prohibited.

Removal:

  • We ask that posters take initiative to remove past event posters swiftly, however, flyers will be removed after the event has occurred or the information is no longer relevant.

Other Advertising Options

Computer backgrounds have a rotation of advertisements. To include your posting in this rotation, send a PowerPoint slide to Debbie Celebucki at celebucd@erau.edu

Certain advertisements may be included on the ERNIE banner. Contact Keaton Ziem of the Marketing and Communications Department at zienk@erau.edu for more information.

Chalk must be intended for sidewalk use and easily cleaned. There is to be no use of spray chalk or chalking on vertical surfaces. Chalking is prohibited in and around the residence halls, within campus buildings, on stairs, or under awnings/areas in which the chalk could not be washed away easily.

Housing and Residence Life reserves the right to control what is posted in and around the residence halls. Flyers may be submitted for approval prior to printing by e-mailing prhouse@erau.edu. HRL will not print flyers. Only HRL is authorized to hang flyers in/on the residence halls.