001.1 University Calendar of Public Events

001.1 University Calendar of Events

A. Background

In order to coordinate and publicize activities, to avoid conflicts, and to make sure that Furman facilities are available, an official calendar is based on R25 entries made by departments and individuals.

B. Policy

Furman maintains an official calendar, including academic and non-academic events.

C. Guidelines

1. The academic calendar is set by the Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean after consultation with the Academic Calendar Committee.

2. The Vice President for Marketing and Public Relations is responsible for maintaining an official calendar of public events including the dates established by the Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean as made available through the R25 master calendar.

3. An on-going online calendar system comes from entries made in R25 and is used for publicity purposes. This self-reporting calendar will be the official events calendar for university and available online and used by the Office of Marketing and Public Relations for promotional purposes.

4. Facilities should be scheduled for use by the person responsible for the event as follows:

• Dining rooms - Director of Dining Services
• McAlister Auditorium - General Manager of Timmons Arena
• University Center (Watkins Great Room, Thomas Room, Burgiss Theatre) - Director of University Center
• Lay Physical Activities Center facilities - Chair of Health and Exercise Science Department
• Classrooms (day) - Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean
• Classrooms (evening) - Director of Continuing Education
• Varsity athletic fields - Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics

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