These guidelines apply to all staff, students, faculty, and campus organizations.
Public Workspaces
Items that are secular in nature are allowed in public workspaces. Examples include, but are not limited to:
- Santa Claus.
- Winter scenes.
- Candy canes.
- Animals.
Items that may be viewed as religious in nature are only allowed if: they are a part of a larger display which is deemed secular in purpose; or if they are displayed for the purpose of celebrating diversity, pluralism and freedom AND are displayed with at least one other religious symbol from a different religion. Examples include, but are not limited to:
- Nativity scenes.
- Menorahs.
- The star and crescent.
- A cross.
Private Workspaces
Generally, an individual may decorate a private workspace as they choose. However, an individual may not decorate their private space with items that may be religious in nature if:
- The individual is a supervisor and the decoration may be seen as an endorsement of a particular religion.
- The space is within view of the public or clients.
- The space is shared with another individual.
If you have questions, email uoelr@uoregon.edu.