Most campus demonstrations such as marches, meetings, picketing or rallies are peaceful in nature and non-obstructive and should not be interfered with. Please call Campus Public Safety for any of the below conditions:
INTERFERENCE with normal College operations.
PREVENTING access to College buildings.
THREAT of physical harm to people or damage to College facilities.
Peaceful, non-obstructive demonstrations
Notify Campus Public Safety (802) 865-6465 or campus ext. 6465 with details.
Do not interrupt or engage with the participants.
Efforts should be made to conduct College business as usual.
Non-Violent, yet disruptive, demonstrations
Notify Campus Public Safety (802) 865-6465 or campus ext. 6465 with details.
DO NOT interrupt or engage with the participants.
In the event that a demonstration blocks access to College facilities or interferes with the daily operations the demonstrators will be asked to terminate the disruptive behavior.
Campus Public Safety will monitor the situation to help ensure the safety of all. Any further intervention will be made in accordance with Champlain College Protocols.
Violent, disruptive demonstrations
In the event that a violent demonstration in which injury to persons or property occurs or appears imminent:
Notify Campus Public Safety 865-6465 or campus ext. 6465.
DO NOT interrupt or engage with the participants.
If indoors, close all doors and windows, lower blinds, stay in groups, and await updates.
If outdoors, immediately relocate to a place that offers safe shelter.
Champlain College will alert and update the College community on developments and conditions of the event via emails, website, and possibly the RAVE alert system.