Free Expression Facilitator (FEF) Program
The Free Expression Facilitator Program is a university-wide program coordinated by the Office of the Secretary and Vice President for University Life in partnership with Yale Public Safety. Free Expression Facilitators (FEFs) are university staff trained in university policies and guidelines including free expression and peaceable assembly, discrimination and harassment, and conflict de-escalation. FEFs serve as a bridge between policy and practice by:
- Building community and promoting understanding through dialogue and explanation of university policy.
- Engaging with event organizers and attendees to support event objectives consistent with Yale’s free expression and peaceable assembly guidance.
What Free Expression Facilitators Do
The Free Expression Facilitator Program supports the Yale community in understanding and complying with the university’s free expression and peaceable assembly guidelines and policies.
- Before an event/activity: FEFs provide guidance on best practices.
- During an event/activity: FEFs can attend to provide on-site guidance on university policies and guidelines.
Free Expression Facilitator support is available for on-campus events and activities hosted by student groups, academic departments, centers, and schools, including but not limited to:
- Vigils
- Memorials
- Rallies
- High-profile guest speakers and panel discussions
- Film screenings
- Artistic, musical and theatrical performances
- Athletic events
- Yale community gatherings
Request a FEF
To request support/guidance from a Free Expression Facilitator (FEF), please complete the Free Expression Facilitator Request Form.