Checklist: Handling Controversial Speakers on Campus
Why Use This
When divisive figures speak on campus, protests often follow. Advance planning can minimize the potential for violence and maintain a peaceful campus. This checklist is designed to help higher education institutions take appropriate actions when a controversial speaker comes to campus. It outlines steps to help your institution:
- Plan for controversial speakers coming to campus
- Determine how to create a sound security plan and how to have appropriate security staffing
- Provide proper event management
- Learn how to conduct post-event evaluations, including closed debriefs with the planning team to identify areas for improvement
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