Student Activism Resources
Campus protests have been a part of the higher education landscape for many years and are part of a process for students to voice their concerns, address needs and advocate for specific things on campus and beyond. Protests represent one piece of organizing around change on a college campus and while the most visible, often is the culmination of many hours of work for student organizers.
Whether you鈥檙e contemplating participating in a demonstration or well-versed in protest experiences, we want to provide some helpful tools to help make the most of your experience. Below is a list of resources for you to use for demonstration planning/participation on and off campus.
Campus Resources
At the stage where planning an event, demonstration, or protest will help shape your advocacy? It鈥檚 important to know what campus policies exist as well as what resources you have to support your efforts.
Event planning guide for students and student organizations at CU 麻豆影院
Contact CU Events Planning & Catering to reserve your event space
Campus Use of University Facilities establishes the parameters for using the entire 麻豆影院 campus, which includes all indoor and outdoor spaces. This resource is helpful in learning and understanding what is allowable on campus for this such as chalking, canvassing, amplified sound and posting flyers.
Check out CSI鈥檚 marketing and advertising guide for detailed information on how to get the word out about your events.
Needing to focus your efforts towards virtual events and meetings? Check out these resources for engaging people virtually.
Activism and Advocacy Resources
, Permanent Culture Now
Huffington Post
, Campus Activism
, SPLC
, Chronicle of Higher Education
, Harvard
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Organizing and Planning Resources
, ACLU
, Medium
, Huffington Post
Safely Protesting: Tips for before, during and after (PDF)
Free Speech Resources
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