Student Handbook - University of Dubuque

Vehicle Tow PolicyAny vehicle blocking another vehicle, a driveway, or a fire lane is subject to towing without notice,at the owner’s expense. Vehicles with excessive tickets are considered habitual violators of theparking regulations, and may be subject to judicial referral to the Office of Student Life and/ortowed at the owner’s expense.Bicycle Parking and Skateboard PolicyThe University of Dubuque has an obligation to provide a safe environment for students, faculty,staff, and visitors and to protect university property. Skateboarding can be dangerous andpresents a safety issue for drivers, pedestrians, and the skateboarder. Skateboarding can alsocause significant damage to benches, railings, steps, curbs, and trash receptacles. Therefore,skateboarding, skating, and cycling are not permitted on campus, except for special eventsscheduled by the University. Bicycling is permitted in designated areas only.Campus includes inside of buildings and the property surrounding the buildings, includingcampus steps and parking lots. “Skateboarding” refers to any motion of the skateboard with arider on the board. “Skating” refers to the motion of skater wearing inline or regular skates.“Cycling” refers to riding by whatever means with one or both feet on the bicycle or unicycle.All bicycles should only be parked in the bicycle racks provided by the University, and not lockedto railings or trees located outside of buildings or anywhere else on campus.All gas powered vehicles, motorcycles, mopeds, and motorized bicycles must be registered withSafety and Security and parked in designated areas only (not in bicycle racks).POSTING POLICYAll postings must be on the designated bulletin boards on campus. Posting on walls, doors, orwindows will not be permitted.Postings that are directly connected to a UD campus department, course, or registeredorganization can be posted on campus after receiving approval and a stamp from the StudentLife Office (563/589-3128, 2nd Floor of Peters Commons). This policy does not apply topromotional materials of official University events whose publications are produced by theUniversity Relations office. Please note that for some posting locations*, additional approval isalso required. Any posting without prior approval and a stamp may be removed and discarded.Thumb tacks or scotch tape should be used when posting on the bulletin boards; no duct tape,packaging tape, or nails. Postings should be removed within 48 hours of the conclusion ofprogram or event. If these guidelines are not followed, organizations and/or departments maylose posting privileges.Postings not directly sponsored or affiliated with a UD campus department, course, or registeredorganization are required to have approval and receive a date stamp prior to posting. ContactRosemary Eager (563/589-3868, 206 Myers Teaching and Administrative Center) to receiveapproval and a stamp prior to posting. Specific bulletin boards have been designated for non-UDrelated postings.70