{"id":602,"date":"2024-08-22T16:28:27","date_gmt":"2024-08-22T16:28:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.furman.edu\/student-life\/?page_id=602"},"modified":"2025-09-15T17:39:30","modified_gmt":"2025-09-15T17:39:30","slug":"student-activism","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.furman.edu\/student-life\/student-life\/student-activism\/","title":{"rendered":"Student Activism"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Furman is committed to amplifying student voice. This site is intended to provide faculty, staff, advisors and student leaders with information and resources to support Furman students in this endeavor.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.furman.edu\/content.php?catoid=29&amp;navoid=1664#demonstrations\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Peaceful demonstrations and protests<\/a> must be registered <a href=\"https:\/\/furman.campuslabs.com\/engage\/submitter\/form\/start\/650241\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>here<\/strong><\/a> no later than seven (7) days prior to the event. Contact <a href=\"mailto:jason.cassidy@furman.edu\">Dr. Jason Cassidy<\/a>, Associate Vice President for Student Life and Dean of Students, for questions and support at 864-294-2202. See below for some quick policy highlights.<\/p>\n<p>Campus vigils are governed by the <a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.furman.edu\/content.php?catoid=29&amp;navoid=1664#space\">Use of University Space<\/a> policy as an Impromptu or Spontaneous Event.<\/p>\n<h2>Policies<\/h2>\n<h3>Vision, Mission &amp; Values<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.furman.edu\/about\/mission-vision-values#missionvisionvalues\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">VMV<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.furman.edu\/about\/mission-vision-values#statementoffreedom\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Statement on Freedom of Inquiry and Expression<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.furman.edu\/offices-services\/human-resources\/policies\/nondiscrimination\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Nondiscrimination Policy<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Non-Academic Administrative Policies<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.furman.edu\/content.php?catoid=29&amp;navoid=1664#demonstrations\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Peaceful Demonstrations and Protests<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.furman.edu\/content.php?catoid=29&amp;navoid=1664#signs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Posting and Solicitation<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.furman.edu\/content.php?catoid=29&amp;navoid=1664#space\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Use of University Space<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Student Conduct Code<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.furman.edu\/content.php?catoid=29&amp;navoid=1663#disruption\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Classroom Disruption<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.furman.edu\/content.php?catoid=29&amp;navoid=1663#assembly\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Disorderly Assembly<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.furman.edu\/content.php?catoid=29&amp;navoid=1663#conduct\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Disorderly Conduct<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.furman.edu\/content.php?catoid=29&amp;navoid=1663#endanger\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Endangerment<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.furman.edu\/content.php?catoid=29&amp;navoid=1663#hostile_acts\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hostile Acts Toward Others<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Employees<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.furman.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/63\/2020\/01\/094-1-Harassment-Policy.pdf#:~:text=Furman%20University%20is%20committed%20to%20providing%20equal%20access,characteristics%20protected%20by%20applicable%20state%20or%20federal%20law.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Harassment<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Programs<\/h2>\n<h3>Academic Affairs<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.furman.edu\/academics\/departments\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Academic Departments<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.furman.edu\/diversity-equity-inclusion\/intergroup-dialogue-program\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Intergroup Dialogue<\/a> courses (race and politics)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.furman.edu\/riley\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Riley Institute<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.furman.edu\/academics\/tocqueville-program\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Tocqueville Center for the Study of Democracy and Society<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Cultural Life Programs (CLPs)<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.furman.edu\/academics\/cultural-life-program\/upcoming-clp-events\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Upcoming Events<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.furman.edu\/diversity-equity-inclusion\/inclusive-communities\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Center for Interpersonal Connections<\/a> (CIC)<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.furman.edu\/diversity-equity-inclusion\/inclusive-communities\/programs-events\/dins-dialogue-workshop-series\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dins Dialogue<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Restorative Practices<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Dins Vote<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.furman.edu\/student-life\/voting-resources\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Voter Registration and Resources<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Election Day<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.furman.edu\/on-discourse\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">On Discourse<\/a><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Cynthia King &amp; Brent Nelsen (co-leads)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/braverangels.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Braver Angels Program<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.furman.edu\/furman-advantage\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Furman Advantage<\/a> (TFA)<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Engaged learning experiences\/reflection<\/li>\n<li>Pathways Program; advising\/mentoring, including role of peer mentors<\/li>\n<li>Challenge &amp; support<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Support Resources<\/h2>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.furman.edu\/diversity-equity-inclusion\/inclusive-communities\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Center for Interpersonal Connections<\/a> (CIC)<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Amplifying student voice<\/li>\n<li>Cultivate thriving community<\/li>\n<li>Interpersonal skills development<\/li>\n<li>Belonging\/student success<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.furman.edu\/diversity-equity-inclusion\/inclusive-communities\/student-organizations\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Student Diversity Council<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Dean of Students<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.furman.edu\/student-life\/student-conduct-system\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Student Conduct<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Peaceful demonstrations and protests support<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.furman.edu\/campus-life\/student-involvement\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Office of Student Involvement<\/a><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Clubs &amp; Organizations<\/li>\n<li>Student Government<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.furman.edu\/spiritual-life\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Office of Spiritual Life<\/a><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Religious Council<\/li>\n<li>Pastoral counseling<\/li>\n<li>Engaged learning\/reflection<\/li>\n<li>Faith-based gatherings\/services<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.furman.edu\/university-police\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Furman Police<\/a><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Campus Safety<\/li>\n<li>Emergency Response Team<\/li>\n<li>Community Policing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.furman.edu\/thriving-communities-initiatives\/institutional-commitment\/our-committee\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Thrive Committee<\/a><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Lisa Knight and Robyn Andrews (co-chairs)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.furman.edu\/thriving-communities-initiatives\/shared-equity-leadership-team\/\">Thriving Communities Advisory Team<\/a><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Faculty and staff support<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.furman.edu\/counseling-center\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Trone Center for Mental Fitness<\/a><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Counseling Services<\/li>\n<li>Wellbeing Support<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Furman is committed to amplifying student voice. This site is intended to provide faculty, staff, advisors and student leaders with information and resources to support Furman students in this endeavor. Peaceful demonstrations and protests must be registered here no later than seven (7) days prior to the event. Contact Dr. Jason Cassidy, Associate Vice President [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":53,"featured_media":0,"parent":3,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-602","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.furman.edu\/student-life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/602","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.furman.edu\/student-life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.furman.edu\/student-life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.furman.edu\/student-life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/53"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.furman.edu\/student-life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=602"}],"version-history":[{"count":16,"href":"https:\/\/www.furman.edu\/student-life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/602\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":677,"href":"https:\/\/www.furman.edu\/student-life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/602\/revisions\/677"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.furman.edu\/student-life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.furman.edu\/student-life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=602"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}