Regulations Governing the Use and Assignment of University Facilities (I.4.1)
Statement of Policy
The Indiana General Assembly has granted the Trustees of Purdue University the power and duty to govern the disposition and method and purpose of use of the property owned, used, or occupied by Purdue University, including the governance of travel over and the assembly upon the property of Purdue University. This grant of power and duty also permits the University to govern, by specific regulation and other lawful means, the conduct of students, faculty, employees, and others while upon the property owned, used, or occupied by Purdue University. The Trustees of Purdue University have delegated these powers and duties to the Executive Vice President and Treasurer (EVPT).
These regulations are enacted pursuant to the authority conferred by the laws of the State of Indiana upon the Board of Trustees of Purdue University to govern the disposition, method, and purpose of the property owned, used, or occupied by Purdue University and to make all rules and regulations required or proper to conduct and manage Purdue.
Who Should Know This PolicyDeans
Directors
Heads of Schools, Divisions, Departments, and Offices
Faculty
Staff
Students
Visitors
| Subject | Contact | Telephone |
| Scheduling | Space Management & Academic Scheduling |
494-3900 |
| Student Use |
Dean of Students | 494-1747 |
| Non-Student Use |
Senior Director, EHPS | 494-7504 |
University Facilities -- As used in these regulations, the term "University Facility" or "University Facilities" means any building or structure or any improved or unimproved land, or any part of any such building, structure, or land, which is owned, used, or occupied by Purdue.
EVPT -- Executive Vice President and Treasurer
Public Areas -- University Facilities which are open to orderly unsupervised access by faculty, staff, students, and visitors (e.g. streets, sidewalks, lawn areas, malls, and designated portions of some University buildings and recreation areas during regular building hours).
Restricted Areas -- University Facilities where official University activities are carried out and which are not open public fora (e.g. offices, classrooms, laboratories, workplaces).
ProceduresAuthority, Application, and Enforcement
These regulations apply to the West Lafayette Campus. The EVPT shall enforce them under the general supervision of the President. It shall be the duty of the Department of Environmental Health and Public Safety to assist the EVPT in the administration and enforcement of these regulations. The President is authorized to amend these regulations and to promulgate additional regulations governing the method and purpose of use of Purdue facilities.
Regulations for Specific University Facilities
The University's Posting Policy is available as Appendix A to this policy.
The University's Regulations Regarding Retailing, Commercial Soliciting, Canvassing, Sponsorship, and Marketing Activities on the Campuses of Purdue University are available as Appendix B to this policy.
The University's Persona Non Grata procedure is available as Appendix C to this policy.
The University's Remodeling, Alteration, and Improvement procedure is available as Appendix D to this policy.
HistoryThis policy supersedes Executive Vice President and Treasurer Memorandum No. A-16, dated October 15, 1997, on the Use of Facilities on the Campuses of Purdue University, and Executive Vice President and Treasurer Memorandum No. A-16 Amendment, dated April 2, 1999, on Regulations governing the Use and Assignment of Facilities at the West Lafayette Campus, as well as prior Memoranda and Policies as referenced in the Appendices.
Appendix A: Purdue University Posting Procedure
Statement of Policy| President | Provost |
| Executive Vice President and Treasurer | Vice Provosts |
| Vice Presidents | Deans |
| Directors / Department Heads /Chairs | Employees |
| Student Organizations | Students |
| Contact | Telephone |
| Senior Director, Buildings and Grounds | 494-0930 |
| Office of the Dean of Students | 494-1747 |
| Building Deputies (see listing in front of Purdue University Student & Staff Directory) |
| Word | Definition |
| Commercial | Any posting, which relates solely to the economic interest of either the party posting the notice or of the posting's intended audience. |
| Public Bulletin Boards and Kiosks | Bulletin boards or kiosks, which are open to orderly unsupervised access by students, staff members and recognized student or employee organizations. |
| University | Purdue University |
| Staff Member | Any person, who is not a student, but who is employed, full or part-time, by the University in any capacity, including but not limited to, members of the faculty and members of the administrative-professional, extension, service or clerical staffs of the University. |
| University Facilities | As used in these regulations, the term "University Facility" or "University Facilities" means any building or structure or any improved or unimproved land, or any part of any such building, structure, or land, which is owned, used or occupied by Purdue. |
| Recognized Student Organization | Any group of University students that has been granted formal recognition by the Office of the Dean of Students, as described in University Regulations, Part 7, Regulations and Procedures for Recognized Student Organizations. |
| Recognized Employee Organization | Any employee organization that has been granted informal or formal recognition in accordance with Section 5 of the Purdue University Board of Trustees "Resolution Establishing Policies Concerning Employee Organizations." |
Any violations of this policy or any specific building posting policy by a student or student organization will be forwarded to the Office of the Dean of Students for disciplinary action. Any staff member violations will be handled through appropriate administrative channels.
Procedures, if any, for posting at specific buildings can be obtained from the Building Deputy.
Appendix B: Regulations Regarding Retailing,
Commercial Soliciting, Canvassing, Sponsorship, and Marketing Activities on
the Campuses of Purdue University
Retailing, commercial solicitation, canvassing, sponsorship, and marketing activities of any product or service on campus is generally prohibited, except for the provisions contained in this document. Nothing contained herein shall be interpreted to limit the lawful and authorized or constitutionally protected use of University facilities.
This policy has been developed (1) to provide consistent procedures to University departments and areas involved in various types of retailing, commercial soliciting, canvassing, sponsorship, and marketing activities on the campuses of Purdue University; (2) to enable the University to take advantage of revenue producing opportunities without compromising individual departments and areas; and (3) to clarify the policies and procedures relating to exclusive contracts and the use of campus facilities, territories, and venues to conduct retailing, commercial soliciting, canvassing, sponsorship, and marketing activities.
Who Should Know This Policy| President | Vice Presidents |
| Provost | Directors / Department Heads /Chairs |
| Administrative and Professional Staff | Faculty |
| Executive Vice President and Treasurer | Business Office Staff |
| Chancellors | Clerical and Service Staff |
| Vice Provosts | All Students |
| Dean | Student Organizations |
Executive VP and Treasurer Memorandum No. A-19, March 7, 2000: Delegation of Authority and Responsibility for Making and Executing University Contracts and Written Agreements (Except Employment Contracts).
Position of Purdue University on the Sale of Goods and Services by Recognized Student Organizations for the West Lafayette campus, approved by VP Student Services and VP Business Services and Assistant Treasurer, November 29, 1976.
Executive VP and Treasurer Memorandum No. A-18, May 10, 1971.
Approval of Fees and Charges.
| Subject | Contact | Telephone |
| Approval and enforcement of Policy. | Executive VP and Treasurer |
765-494-9705 |
| VP for Business Svs. and Asst. Treasurer | 765-494-9706 | |
| Conference activities. | Director, Division of Conferences | 765-494-5100 |
| Contracts, Exclusive Rights, and Trademarks and Logos. | Director, University Contracting Group | 765-494-9693 |
Food Stores and Vending. |
Director, Food Stores | 765-494-2017 |
| Intercollegiate Athletics facilities. | Director, Intercollegiate Athletics | 765-496-1280 |
| Approvals for Retailing, Commercial Soliciting, Canvassing, Sponsorship, or Marketing activities outside specific areas. | Director, Purchasing Services | 765-494-7279 |
| Purdue Memorial Union facilities. | Director, Purdue Memorial Union | 765-494-8901 |
| Student Organizations. | Fiscal Administrator, Business Office for Student Organizations |
765-494-6724 |
| Associate Dean of Students, Student Activities and Organizations |
765-494-1231 | |
| Territories and Venues designated for Retailing, Commercial soliciting,
Canvassing Sponsorship, or Marketing activities. |
Director, Space Management and Academic Scheduling |
765-494-3900 |
| University Residences facilities. | Executive Director, University Residences | 765-494-1000 |
| Enforcement of Trespass Violations. | Purdue University Police Department | 765-494-8221 |
| Policies for Calumet Campus. | Vice Chancellor for Administrative Services | 219-989-2234 |
| Policies for Fort Wayne Campus. | Vice Chancellor for Financial Affairs | 260-481-6804 |
| Policies for North Central Campus. | Vice Chancellor for Administration | 219-785-5400 |
Statement of Policy
Reason for Policy
Who Should Know This Policy
Related Documents
Contacts
Table of Contents
Definitions
Application
Procedures
Special Situations
History
| Campus | All real property owned or occupied by Purdue University including the West Lafayette and Regional Campuses. |
| University | Purdue University. |
| Public Areas | University Facilities which are open to orderly unsupervised access by faculty, staff, students and visitors (e.g. streets, sidewalks, lawn areas, malls, and designated portions of some University buildings and recreation areas during regular building hours). |
| Restricted Areas | University Facilities where official University activities are carried out and which are not open public fora (e.g. offices, classrooms, laboratories, workplaces). |
| Person | Any student, staff member or visitor. |
| Staff Member | Any person, who is not a student, but who is employed temporarily or permanently, full or part-time, by the University in any capacity, including but not limited to, members of the faculty and members of the administrative-professional, extension, service or clerical staffs of the University. |
| Student | Any person, who has registered in one or more undergraduate or graduate courses at the University, excluding, however, regular staff members who are enrolled in courses for less than eight semester hours credit in the spring or fall terms or less than five semester hours credit in the summer term. |
| Visitor | Any person who is neither a student, faculty, or staff member. |
| Recognized Student Organization | Any group of University students that has been granted formal recognition by the Office of the Dean of Students, as described in University Regulations, Part 7, Regulations and Procedures for Recognized Student Organizations. |
| Canvassing | Any activity that involves a request or plea for contributions, opinions, and/or support related to political, charitable and/or religious organizations, initiatives or purposes. |
| Commercial soliciting | Any activity that involves a request or plea for contributions, opinions,
and/or support which relates solely to the economic interests of the solicitor
and/or his/her audience; including, but not limited to any employee organization
that has been granted informal or formal recognition in accordance with
Section 5 of the Purdue University Board of Trustees "Resolution Establishing
Policies Concerning Employee Organizations." |
| Retailing | Any activity involved in the sale of goods or services to ultimate consumers. |
| Sponsorship | Any support for a project or activity by a person or an organization through either monetary or non-monetary contributions. |
| Marketing | The process or technique of promoting, advertising, or distributing a product or service. |
| Non Profit Group | For purposes of this document, a not-for-profit non-commercial agency qualified as a tax-exempt organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954. |
These regulations are applicable to all students and staff members of Purdue University as well as all visitors entering the grounds of Purdue University, including the West Lafayette and Regional Campuses.
ProceduresSection 1: CONTRACTS AND APPROVALS
University Contracting Group. The University through a contractual relationship may grant certain retailing, commercial soliciting, canvassing, sponsorship or marketing rights. All such contracts must be approved by the University Contracting Group unless approval responsibility is otherwise delegated by the Executive Vice President and Treasurer.
Exclusive Rights. Exclusive rights to a certain category of product or service may be granted with the approval of the Executive Vice President and Treasurer or designee. Any such exclusive right must be the subject of a written contract which will define any exclusive territory so granted. Departmental initiatives regarding any exclusive rights agreements are to be communicated to the Director, University Contracting Group, prior to contacting vendors.
Student Organizations. Contracts for recognized student organizations to conduct retailing, commercial soliciting, canvassing, sponsorship, or marketing activities must be approved by the Fiscal Administrator, Business Office for Student Organizations as delegated by the University Contracting Group.
Purchasing Services. The Director, Purchasing Services or designee is responsible for granting approvals for retailing, commercial soliciting, canvassing, sponsorship, or marketing activities outside the scope of the following areas: Intercollegiate Athletics, Housing and Food Services, Student Organizations and those activities outlined in Section 6. The Purchasing Services Department is available for consultation and discussion on matters relating to retailing, commercial soliciting, canvassing, sponsorship, or marketing activities on campus.
Vending. Campus vending is subject to territories and authority as defined by contracts administered by the Food Stores Department. These agreements generally preclude the retailing of consumable products in contracted territories.
Trademarks and Logos. When any retailing commercial soliciting, canvassing, sponsorship, or marketing activities involves the sale or distribution of products or materials bearing the trademarks or logos of the University, such products or materials must be approved by the Director, University Contracting Group or designee.
Section 2: ATHLETICS.
General. Subject to compliance with all applicable University policies, the department of Intercollegiate Athletics (Athletics) may engage in retailing, commercial soliciting, canvassing, sponsorship, and marketing activities consistent with its mission in those facilities on the West Lafayette Campus under its control.
Facilities. Athletics' facilities are comprised of the following buildings and areas
Facility Use. Use of Athletics' facilities by groups or individuals not affiliated with Athletics for the purpose of retailing, commercial soliciting, canvassing, sponsorship, or marketing activities is subject to the approval of the Director of Intercollegiate Athletics or designee, and must comply with all other applicable University policies.
Athletics' facilities are Restricted Areas and, as such, any individual or group wishing to conduct canvassing activity on or around Athletics' facilities must obtain prior written permission of the Director of Intercollegiate Athletics or designee and will be subject to reasonable time, place and manner restrictions consistent with the University's interest in maintaining the security of its students, staff members and visitors.
Section 3: HOUSING AND FOOD SERVICES.
General
Regulation of Other Commercial Activity
Regulation of Canvassing Activity
Section 4: STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS.
General Provisions. Recognized student organizations may engage in retailing, commercial soliciting, canvassing, sponsorship, and marketing activities with the written approval of the Office of the Dean of Students and the Business Office for Student Organizations. The recognition of student organizations and the approval of their programs and activities is the responsibility of the Office of the Dean of Students. The Business Office for Student Organizations has the responsibility for exercising financial oversight, including contract approvals, over all student organizations who must maintain accounts with that office. When student organization activities are conducted in Athletic facilities, University Residences, the Purdue Memorial Union or Stewart Center, the additional written permission of these facilities shall be obtained. Approved activities may be restricted as to time, place, and manner. Activities and fund raising events cannot be in direct conflict with on-going operations and existing University contracts and agreements.
All funds collected by recognized student organizations through retailing, commercial soliciting, canvassing, sponsorship, and marketing activities are to be handled in accordance with the policies and procedures as prescribed by the Business Office for Student Organizations. All funds collected must be deposited to an account established in the Business Office for Student Organizations. Sales activities must be conducted by the student organization and members must be present at all times during the sales activity.
Sponsorship of Student Organization Activities. Student organizations may accept sponsorship for programs or activities with the approval of the Office of the Dean of Students and the Business Office for Student Organizations.
Before any commitment is made to accept sponsorship, the student organization may need to secure a written contract with the sponsor and the contract must be approved by the Business Office for Student Organizations.
Retailing, commercial soliciting, canvassing, sponsorship, or marketing of a sponsor's product may be permitted at approved student organization activities. The University may set restrictions on this type of activity with regard to time, place, and manner. Approval to conduct retailing, commercial soliciting, canvassing, sponsorship, or marketing of a sponsor's product must be made in advance of the activity.
University Trademarks and Logos. Student organization activities involving the sale of products with the use of the name, insignia, or trademark of Purdue University must be approved by the Office of the Dean of Students prior to the date of the activity. Such items may also require the license authorization of Purdue University and the provision of payment of the royalty fee specified. The University Contracting Group is responsible for overseeing and administering policies on University trademarks, logos, and insignias.
Charities. Student organizations may raise funds or cash, goods, or gifts in kind on campus on behalf of a charitable organization under the following provisions.
Section 5: TERRITORIES.
General. Certain campus locations have been designated as appropriate venues for retailing, commercial soliciting, canvassing, sponsorship and marketing activities. Use of these venues is controlled by University offices or departments with a direct interest or responsibility for these facilities, whether interior or exterior. Specific venues associated with Intercollegiate Athletics, University Residences, and the Purdue Memorial Union have been noted in Sections 2 and 3 of this policy. Questions regarding which office or department has responsibility for other campus venues should be directed to the Office of Space Management and Academic Scheduling.
Exclusive Territories. Certain venues have been designated as Exclusive Territories through contractual relationship. See Section 1.
Section 6: MISCELLANEOUS
Sales by Nonprofit Groups. Nonprofit groups whose activities are sponsored by University departments and coordinated by the Division of Conferences may, under certain conditions, conduct sales of publications and materials among its members and in assigned, restricted areas on campus, provided that:
a) The group must be a not-for-profit non-commercial agency that has qualified as a tax-exempt organization under Section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 as amended.
b) The primary purpose of the sale is for the benefit of the nonprofit group and its members and contributes to the fulfillment of its educational objectives.
c) The items sold will be restricted to publications and materials which relate to the group's educational objectives, and which are not readily available through University retail sales operations or local private business establishments.
d) Sales will be restricted in scope to the members of the sponsored, nonprofit group.
e) Sales will be restricted in location to non-public areas specifically assigned for this activity. A specific space-use charge will be assessed by the Division of Conferences, and this charge will never be less than the University's related direct costs. If such space and any equipment or other services related to the sales activity are arranged for by the Division of Conferences with the Purdue Memorial Union, these arrangements will be in accordance with the provisions and charges set forth in the Purdue Memorial Union and Stewart Center "Exhibit Policy."
f) When the Division of Conferences' sales activities are conducted in Athletic facilities, University Residences, the Purdue Memorial Union, or Stewart Center, the additional written permission from these facilities shall be obtained. The approval from the Director of Purchasing Services is required for all sales activities conducted in or on any other University facility.
g) This Section shall not apply to Purdue University recognized student organizations.
University Recognized Charities, University Related Clubs, and Professional Academic Societies. Staff members may, with the prior permission of the Vice President for Business Services and Assistant Treasurer, or designee, solicit on campus on behalf of charities officially recognized by the University; University-related social clubs; and professional and academic societies officially recognized by the University. Such permission may be restricted as to time, place and manner.
Rates and Fees. All fees and charges of any kind that are not covered by these regulations, must be approved by the Board of Trustees or the Executive Vice President and Treasurer or designee. Rates and fees charged by University areas are subject to the University rate approval process as outlined in the Purdue University Business Procedures Manual and Executive Vice President and Treasurer Memorandum A-18.
Regional Campuses. All authority granted under these regulations is conveyed to the appropriate academic, fiscal, or administrative officer of each Regional Campus. The Regional Campuses will use these regulations as the basis for developing supplemental guidelines to address retailing, commercial soliciting, canvassing, sponsorship, and marketing activities at each Regional Campus.
Special SituationsExceptions. Exceptions to these regulations will require the prior written approval of the Executive Vice President and Treasurer or designee.
Enforcement. Enforcement authority is delegated by the Executive
Vice President and Treasurer to the approving department or office as set forth
in these regulations. Enforcement authority is also delegated to the University
Police Department after consultation with approving department or office as
set forth in these regulations. Violators will be subject to warning by University
officials and/or the Purdue University Police Department. Subsequent contact
shall be documented in writing and violators may be designated as "persona
non grata." Continued or repeat violations may result in criminal arrest
for trespass or other charges.
This policy supersedes Executive Vice President and Treasurer Memorandum No. A-27, dated July 10, 1975 on the Regulations Regarding Canvassing, Peddling, and Soliciting and the Delivery of Merchandise on the Campuses of Purdue University. The revised policy updates the language and terminology relating to canvassing, peddling, and commercial soliciting and also includes the current policy regarding exclusive contracts, territories, and trademarks and logos.
Appendix C: Persona Non Grata Procedure
To ensure proper procedure and documentation for the issuance and distribution of Persona Non Grata Notification (PNG) forms and their enforcement
Individuals who cannot substantiate their University affiliation and/or are using University facilities in a manner inconsistent with the facilities' purpose may be asked to leave the premises. Continued use of University facilities after notification of this policy may result in the individual being declared "persona non grata" for a period of one year for all or part of University Facilities. Subsequent contact may result in an arrest for criminal trespass.
PROCEDURE
University Facility(ies): any building or structure or any improved or unimproved land, or any part of any such building, structure, or land which is owned, used or occupied by Purdue University.
University Official: For the total university:
the Vice Presidents of the University; the Senior Directors of Physical Facilities,
and the Dean of Students, or designees.
For individual facilities: the Dean or Department Head, or designees.
Due process: If the "offender" wishes to appeal the PNG Notification form, the appeal will be heard by the University Official's immediate supervisor, or the Senior Director of Environmental Health and Public Safety. All appeals should be sent in writing, according to the instructions listed on the PNG Notification Form.
Appendix D: Remodeling, Alterations, or Improvements to University Facilities Procedure
Statement of PolicyAll work that involves the physical construction, alteration or improvement to university owned, leased or occupied facilities, or any improvements to land owned or leased by the university must be performed with the full knowledge and written consent of the EVPT or Designee. This applies whether the work will be performed by university employees (either Physical Facilities or department staff), students or outside contractors.
Physical Facilities is responsible for the planning, development, maintenance and construction of all facilities of the University. It is their responsibility to prepare or supervise the preparation of estimates, drawings, plans and specifications for major and minor alteration and remodeling projects including, but not limited to: new buildings and building additions or alterations, utilities, campus land improvements, landscape design and building maintenance for all University facilities. In order to fulfill this responsibility, plans and construction for this work are managed by Physical Facilities. They will insure compatibility with established University standards, building codes, and coordinate the work of the architects, engineers, contractors and Physical Facilities construction and maintenance staff with the requirements of the departments for which the work is being planned.
All requests for new space (new buildings, additions or leases, etc.), repairs, alterations, modifications and improvements to existing space (in university facilities of leased space, etc.) that are greater than $2,500, must begin with a Request for Professional Services (RPS) sent to the Work Request Center in Physical Facilities. A Project Manager will be assigned from Physical Facilities who will guide the requesting department through the appropriate process. Services estimated to cost less than $2,500 can be ordered electronically through the Work Request Center by departmental business units.
Project requests include all modifications to existing facilities, including but not limited to equipment installation, repair or modification of building envelope and structural components, electrical systems and equipment, telecommunication wiring and equipment, lighting, security alarms, heating, ventilating and refrigeration systems, plumbing and piping systems, walls and wall finishes, doors and partitions, furniture and casework, hazardous material abatement, masonry work and grounds site improvements.
Typically project work will be performed by in-house construction and maintenance crews or contractors hired through Physical Facilities. Some departments may have their own maintenance staff to perform some aspects of the work, but the request and coordination processes remains as stated above. Physical Facilities is responsible for providing professional oversight of both the design and construction phases of all construction. In order to insure this responsibility is met, Physical Facilities will inspect all work. Any work that is found to be not installed per codes and standards will be corrected, at the expense of the entity that did the work.
Reason for PolicyThe construction, alteration or improvement of any university facility is regulated by various State and Federal laws and regulations, and by procedures established by the Purdue University Board of Trustees. These regulations, in part, control the process for awarding a public works contract (Indiana Public Works statues found in IC 5-16 and the by-laws established by the Board of Trustees), the requirements for the design of the facility (State Building Codes), the means and method of conducting the work and control of the workplace environment (OSHA and IOSHA regulations), the requirements for the testing for hazardous materials and their disposal (EPA and IDEM regulations), etc. Failure to comply with the laws and regulations may expose the university to fines. In addition, the individual responsible for the violation also may be subject to fines and/or prosecution by outside agencies.
The University takes these regulations seriously, and intends to fully comply with them. To insure compliance with the requirements, Physical Facilities has been established as the entity responsible for overseeing the construction, alteration or improvement of all university facilities. They have the responsibility to employ professionally trained and certified staff to insure all work done is in compliance with the regulations.
Who Should Know This Policy| President | Business Office Staff |
| Provost | Administrative Staff |
| Executive Vice President and Treasurer | |
| Chancellors | Professional Staff |
| Vice Presidents | |
| Vice Chancellors | Clerical and Service Staff |
| Vice Provosts | |
| Dean/Directors / Department Heads /Chairs | Graduate Students |
| Principal Investigators | |
| Faculty Facility Managers |
| Subject | Contact | Telephone |
| Exceptions/Application | VP Physical Facilities | 49-48000 |