FACULTY HANDBOOK July 2009 - Morgan State University

PAGE 64 * Morgan State University Faculty Handbook3.8.2 Visitor ParkingVisitor’s parking is available in the Morgan State University Parking Garage which isequipped with surveillance cameras and an attendant on duty normally between thehours of 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. on regular work days. MSU Police will provide routinepatrol. The garage closes at 11:30 p.m.; cars remaining after that time will be subject toticketing and/or towing. During special events, hours of operation will change asservice dictates.3.8.3 Handicapped ParkingHandicapped parking spaces are available for a fee to persons possessing a State ofMaryland Handicapped Motor Vehicle Registration and a valid University parkingpermit.3.8.4 PenaltiesFines and penalties for violation of registration, parking, and traffic violations are in theform of ticketing or towing. Morgan State University is part of the Maryland FlaggingSystem. Unpaid bills will result in vehicle registration being withheld. For additionalinformation, please refer to the University Parking and Traffic Regulations (available atPolice Base Station).3.9 Identification CardsAll Morgan State University employees must have a valid University ID card, the BearNecessity Card, on their person when conducting business as a University employee.Identification cards are issued after the Office of Human Resources provides the newhire with a completed Employee Identification Form. The employee should take theform, along with a valid photo identification (Drivers License, State ID, Military ID, orPassport) to the Bear Necessity Card Office located in the Montebello Complex, RoomD128 to obtain the official Bear Card. The initial card is free; however, lost or abusedcards will be replaced for a fee of $25.00. Cards that malfunction for no apparent reasonwill be replaced at no charge. For additional information, please call the Bear NecessityCard Office at 443-885-4080.3.10 Emergency ProceduresEmergency circumstances may arise in which campus activities may bepostponed, when the safety and general welfare of students, faculty and staffmay be adversely affected (i.e., power outages, weather, etc.). During eachoccurrence, the University will advise faculty, staff and students of theservices to be postponed, the persons who will be affected, and the period ofdelay through the following means of communication:• WEAA-FM 88.9 (University radio station) 410.319. 8888• MSU Operator Code-A-Phone, 443.885. 3564/3807• A variety of other radio and television stations including• WBAL and WCAO (AM/FM) , WFBR, WWIN and WEBB.• Text MessagingIf you are unable to obtain information through the above, you may contact theUniversity Police Department at 443. 885.3100.