032.5 Use of Furman Facilities by Outside Groups

032.5 Use of Furman Facilities by Outside Groups

A. Background

Furman University is a private institution devoted primarily to the education of its students. The facilities of the university are to be used primarily to support the instructional program of the university and the related activities of regularly enrolled Furman students. From time to time outside groups request the use of the facilities for various programs or events.

B. Policy

In order to utilize the facilities more effectively and to be of service to members of the community and other selected outside groups, Furman University may make arrangements for appropriate individuals or groups to use available facilities. Use of the facilities must not disrupt the regular academic program, scheduled extracurricular events, or maintenance schedules. The approved programs or activities should support and contribute to the educational, cultural, spiritual and/or physical development of the participants.

C. Guidelines

1. Groups or individuals using the campus facilities will be subject to appropriate university rules, regulations, and fees.

2. Because programs or activities held on the Furman campus are identified with the university, regardless of who sponsors them, events of a controversial nature may not be approved if the general public or Furman's constituents may interpret the institution as being supportive of a particular position, issue, or activity.

3. Consideration of requests by outside individuals or groups to use Furman facilities will be by a special committee consisting of the Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean, Vice President for Business Affairs, Vice President for Student Services, Vice President for Development, Director of Continuing Education, Athletic Director, Chaplain, and Vice President for Marketing and Public Relations. The President will serve ex officio on the committee, and the Vice President for Marketing and Public Relations will act as chair.

4. Each facility on campus is under the immediate jurisdiction of a facility supervisor. The list of facility supervisors is updated annually by the Vice President for Business Affairs. (See File 032.6.)

5. All requests for use of a Furman facility must be in writing and must include an accurate statement of the intended use, size of group, and support services needed.

6. Individuals or groups desiring to use classrooms, lecture rooms, or other academic facilities during the hours of 8:30 A.M. and 5:00 P.M. should contact the office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean; individuals or groups desiring to use classrooms, lecture rooms, or other academic facilities after 5:00 P.M. should contact the office of Continuing Education.  (See Files 001.1 and 039.1.)

7. Individuals or groups desiring to use McAlister Auditorium should contact the office of the Auditorium Manager.  (See Files 001.1, 039.1, and 330.1.)

8. Individuals or groups desiring to schedule special summer programs should contact the office of Continuing Education.  (See File 088.1.)

9. Individuals or groups desiring to use athletic facilities other than the Lay Physical Activities Center and the golf course should contact the Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics.  (See Files 001.1, 039.1, and 622.5.)

10. Individuals or groups desiring to use space in the Lay Physical Activities Center should contact the office of the Chair of Health and Exercise Science Department.  (See Files 001.1, 039.1, and 280.1)

11. Individuals or groups desiring to use the golf course should contact the office of the Director of the Golf Course.  (See Files 039.1 and 753.1.)

12. Individuals or groups desiring to use the dining room should contact the office of the Director of Food Services.  (See Files 001.1 and 039.1.)

13. Individuals or groups desiring to use space in the student center should contact the office of the Director of Student Activities.  (See Files 001.1 and 039.1.)

14. Religious groups or individuals desiring to use university facilities including the Chapel must have approval of the University Chaplain. (See File 377.8.)

15. For information about who to contact concerning other university facilities, see File 039.1 or call the office of Office of Marketing and Public Relations.

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