POLICIES AND PROCEDURES |General Policies | 2.1Use of Facilities/Equip | 2.1.1Guidelines



Guidelines for Use of Facilities

  1. First priority is given to college and college-sponsored activities.
  2. The college’s facilities are available to those non-college organizations whose objectives and activities are in keeping with the mission and goals of the college and that have the prior approval of the designated administrative officials. These organizations may include but are not necessarily limited to the following:
    1. Government and public service agencies
    2. Volunteer, non-profit organizations
    3. Professional associations
    4. Organizations existing primarily to promote fine arts.  However, activities of other organizations may on occasion be conducted in college facilities, if in the determination of the president, such use is of substantial benefit to the college and the community.
  3. The auditorium and related premises are used only for purposes consistent with the Statement of Institutional Purpose. With the exception of the Business and Industrial Skills Center (T Building), requests for the use of college facilities should be made through the office of the vice president of curriculum instruction. Requests for use of the T Building should be made through the office of the vice president of continuing education. Generally, the use of these buildings is considered on a first-come, first-serve basis. Application for use of the facilities by non-affiliated groups should not be made earlier than 30 days of the desired date. In determining the use of the facilities, the college gives priority to affiliated groups.
  4. No illegal use is made of the premises.
  5. Alcohol is not permitted.
  6. Order and decorum are maintained.
  7. The user is personally responsible for any damage done to the premises other than ordinary wear and tear in connection with the use by employees, patrons, the public, or others. That responsibility requires the user to promptly make good any loss sustained by the institution by theft, breakage, or damage to the occupied area and the immediate premises in use. Nothing may be nailed or permanently attached to any facility without written permission from the vice president of operations and finance. The college reserves the right to require a deposit to protect against damage or expenses incurred for custodial services.
  8. The user complies with the rules and regulations of the college's authorities in connection with this use.
  9. Smoking is not permitted on campus.
  10. The user provides adequate and competent help as determined by the college to supervise the premises and to protect the public and the property during use.
  11. The user protects the college and its officers against any liability growing out of this use, presents proof of a public liability insurance policy covering public liability at the time the contract is signed, and agrees to hold the college completely harmless in every regard and to     indemnify fully for any property or personal loss.
  12. Any use of electricity for other than general illumination provided by existing facilities or any change in existing electrical circuits or facilities is prohibited except by permission. When any change in circuits or facilities is permitted, such change is at the expense of the user and is made by the user's licensed electrical contractor who must be approved by the college. The facility must be returned to its original condition on the day following use.