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DVD PlayersDirect TVXM RadioWireless InternetConference Use PolicyConference Use is defined as any sponsoring group from outside the Methodist University community.Conference groups are required to reserve campus facilities through the Office of University Relations.Candles & Fire PolicyUnder no circumstance is open flame allowed in the Student Centers. Enclosed candles may be permittedon a limited basis upon discretion of the management.End of Usage InspectionA routine inspection of Student Center equipment and facilities will be done after each period of use for damageand/or excess custodial needs among other facility care issues. The reserving organization will be billed forany excessive damage incurred, and the organization’s representative will be named as the contact person.Smoking PolicyThe Student Centers are smoke-free facilities. There is no smoking within 50 feet from the buildinganywhere around the building. Smoking is only permitted on the east wing balcony.Solicitation/Vending PolicyVendors for the purposes of this document are defined as persons or groups who wish to sell merchandisewithin the student center facilities.Vendors who wish to use the Student Centers for on-site sales or marketing will pay a vendor fee of$200 per day or a 20% fee of sold goods fee per each day of sales activity. All vendor activities mustbe approved by the Dean of Students.Businesses or persons seeking to hire students for temporary, part-time or full-time employment must beapproved by the Director of Career Services. This includes postings of work opportunities, appearancesor correspondence directed to student organizations, etc. The Office of Career Services will in turn workwith the appropriate campus communication channels to publicize said opportunities to the student body.This policy does not apply to registered student organization fundraisers.Animal/Pets PolicyAnimals are not permitted in the building, with the exception of those animals that provide assistanceto people with disabilities.Maintenance PolicyMaintenance issues for the Student Centers should be reported to the Director of Student Activities. TheDirector will be responsible for the reporting and follow up on these maintenance issues.Bicycle PolicyBicycles, skateboards, and roller blades are not permitted in the building.Lost Items PolicyThe Office of Student Activities or Methodist University is not responsible for lost or stolen articles in astudent center. If you have lost or had an item stolen check with Campus Security.Audio Visual PolicyOnly trained Student Activities staff may transport & operate office technical equipment for use by requestingMethodist University affiliated organizations and will remain with the equipment form setup, usage andbreakdown. In accordance to the policy regarding use of campus facilities, one month advanced notice isneeded to reserve audio visual equipment. Request must be submitted to the Office of the Director of StudentActivities. Any last minute request will be honored. Student organizations will not be charged for use of saidequipment. Methodist University departments and event sponsors not affiliated with the University shouldcontact the Director of Student Activities for any use and availability of this service.Non Methodist University Affiliated Student, Staff and Administrative Staff Guest PolicyThe following policy shall apply to all guests of the Student Centers for all events, programs, and private parties:There can be up to three guests to one Methodist University student, faculty, or staff member for anyevent, program, or private party.The hosting student must accompany all guests and personally check them in at the Welcome Center.Identification of a guest has to be checked before entering the campus for any event, program, or private party.59