Student Occupation Letter From Stephen Marshall (university Registrar And Director Of Admissions)

13 November 2009 Dear Student I write to you following the events on 12 November 2009 at the Davies Street building when you participated in a demonstration and an occupation of the Rector’s offices. When students fail to observe reasonable instructions from the University they are contravening the University’s disciplinary process and possibly engaging in unlawful acts. The University is then compelled to be mindful of its wider duty of care to other students and staff and may invoke disciplinary proceedings. The University, however, does not envisage instituting disciplinary proceedings for yesterday’s acts nor does the University intend to impose court orders restricting students from entering university buildings. However, such behaviour would normally give rise to the consideration of, at the very least, disciplinary proceedings. We recognise and indeed support the rights of students to speak freely and make representations to the University, but any breaches of the Disciplinary Code for Students, including a repeat of the events on 12 November could lead to disciplinary action and possible suspension and expulsion from the University. Yours sincerely

Stephen Marshall University Secretary and Registrar

University of the Arts London 65 Davies Street London W1K 5DA United Kingdom T 020 7514 6106 F 020 7514 6198 E [email protected]