Policies & Procedures

Miscellaneous

Policy Regarding Painting the Rock on the Stratton Quad - 6F6

1. Policy statement. The purpose of this Policy is to promote consistency between the use of “the rock,” as defined herein, and other similar policies currently effective that:
   1. Provide certain time, place, and manner restrictions for University property so as not to substantially disrupt the University functions of teaching, research, public service, administration, or authorized events.
   2. Prohibits conduct related to vandalism and destruction of University property.
   3. Affirms that “the rock” is not a reservable space.
2. Definitions.
   1. The Rock. The boulder currently located near the center of the Stratton Quadrangle, on the SIUE Edwardsville campus.
   2. Action by an individual for physically stopping or blocking others from painting the rock and/or interfering with others while in the process of painting the rock.
   3. This policy applies to any individual or group engaging in painting the rock. The rock itself is the only piece of University property permitted to be painted by persons not affiliated with University facilities management and/or contracted by the University for professional painting services. Painting areas around the rock, such as the sidewalk, grass or bricks is strictly prohibited.
   4. Procedures.
      1. Suggested paintings on the rock include but are not limited to event announcements, words of support and encouragement, congratulations, welcome messages, organization promotion, and messages of general University spirit. Rock messages reflect our University and should be kept in good taste.
      2. There is no reservation process for painting the rock. It is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
      3. While the rock may be repainted in its entirety, altering or changing a previously painted message or image is prohibited.
      4. Paintings that are obscene (i.e. depicts or describes, in a patently offensive way, sexual conduct so as to lack serious literary, artistic, political, or scientific value), in violation of the University policies regarding prohibited discrimination and harassment, and/or are directed to inciting or producing imminent lawless action may be removed or painted over at any time.
      5. With the exception of painting, the physical condition of the rock is not to be altered in any way that will change its integrity, shape, size, or orientation.
      6. No person will erect any structure for the purpose of painting the rock.
      7. Guarding the rock is not permitted by any person.
      8. Members or potential new members of student organizations shall not be required or forced to participate in painting the rock; this is considered hazing.
      9. Persons or entities painting the rock are responsible for the disposal of all waste and will ensure the area is left in a clean condition.
   5. Violations. Violations of this Policy may result in disciplinary action towards individuals and/or groups according to their affiliation with the University. Any violator of this Policy may be reasonably requested to cease painting the rock.

Approved by Chancellor effective 10/24/23
This policy was issued on October 25, 2023.
Document Reference: 6F6
Origin: OC 10/24/23