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Student Organizations and Activities

The Committee on Student Relations is a Campus Faculty committee responsible for developing and interpreting policies outlined in the Student Handbook. Responsibility for implementing the policies of this section has been delegated to the Office of Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs. The Vice Chancellor, in turn, has delegated much of this responsibility to the Office for Student Involvement & Leadership under the aegis of the Director of the Arkansas Union.

The Arkansas Union functions as the major program agent for the entire campus community. In this capacity, it coordinates student activities, including the registration of student organizations; scheduling of student-sponsored events; the use of facilities; maintaining a master calendar of all campus events; and assisting in the resolution of scheduling and/or facility conflicts.

Definition of Student Organizations

Student organizations or student committees are groups in which the membership is (1) composed of University students, faculty, staff, and other appropriate persons, e.g., student spouses; and (2) entirely responsible for the conduct of various sponsored activities as well as the daily affairs of the group. Student organizations may extend membership to non-students. In such organizations, however, non-students have non-voting status. Officers of the group must be students unless documentation from the national organization is provided that indicates otherwise. Seventy-five percent of the membership of the group must be University students.

A student organization can further be distinguished as (1) a registered University student organization-one that successfully completes the registration requirements and receives financial support from University sources; or (2) a registered independent student organization-one that successfully completes the registration requirements and receives no financial assistance of any kind from University sources.

Residence hall, fraternity, and sorority governing bodies are considered student organizations and are expected to complete the registration process before facilities other than their own specific living unit can be used. Additional regulations for the establishment and operation of fraternity and sorority groups (entitled "University of Arkansas Regulations for the Establishment and Operation of Nationals Requiring Colonization Prior to Chartering Fraternity and Sorority Groups") are available in the Office of Student Affairs, ARKU M-405.

Groups such as faculty-initiated academic interest groups, faculty/student governing committees, musical organizations, athletic teams, and theatrical activities are not student, but University organizations, and, as such, are directed or chaired by a regular University staff member responsible to the academic or administrative authorities. Membership in University organizations is subject to various internal requirements and regulations. The University staff member, by virtue of his or her expertise, is responsible for directing the organization. Students, however, have the right to participate in the organization's decision-making process.

Registration of such groups through the Arkansas Union is not required; however, they are subject to general University procedures, for example, non-discrimination, fund-raising, outdoor event and trademark policies.

Conditions of Membership

Membership in organizations must be open to the entire student body. In selecting its membership, no organization may discriminate on the basis of age, disability, ethnic origin, marital status, race, religious commitment, sex, or sexual orientation except for single-sexed social sororities and fraternities and residence halls exempted from Title IX. (See Campus Council statement on page 224.) All student participants and officers of the organization must meet the requirements of the Eligibility Code. Officers of the organizations are held responsible for seeing that this condition is met. Students who, as individuals or as members of organizations, represent the University in public must also meet the requirements of the Eligibility Code.

Eligibility for Co-Curricular Participation

The major concern of the University of Arkansas for its students is their academic achievement. One mark of academic achievement is orderly progress toward a degree. Students should complete and pass 15-17 hours of course work each semester. Each student is therefore advised to balance a desire to progress in a systematic fashion toward a degree and the desire and ability to participate and/or lead in co-curricular activities. After a student has assessed the abilities and interests she/he may have, the student may then choose to participate or not (taking into consideration the qualifications required by the various activities and organizations). To assume leadership, elective and/or appointive positions, the student must meet the University requirements listed below:

Specific requirements: The minimum requirements that the University sets for students to assume elective and appointive positions in co-curricular activities include: enrollment and continuance in a minimum of six hours of on-campus course work, a 2.25 or better cumulative grade-point average, and the absence of academic or disciplinary probation.

Additional requirements: Organizations or groups may make, with the consultation of the Office for Student Involvement & Leadership, such additional eligibility requirements as they deem necessary. These additional requirements cannot be in conflict with the University policies on discrimination.

Athletic requirements: NCAA and athletic conference rules will govern participation in intercollegiate athletics for men and women.

Compliance requirements: The above stated requirements must be met in order to: (1) apply or receive consideration for an appointive or elective office; (2) campaign for an elective office; (3)hold an elective or appointive office; (4) receive special honors; (5)receive an appointment to serve on an all-campus (student or faculty-student) committee or governing-organization (RIC, IFC, Panhellenic, etc.) or on the staff of any University or student publication; and (6) participate in intercollegiate athletics.

Individuals should be aware of their eligibility status at all times. They shall inform the concerned organizations of their status when seeking or desiring to continue in positions of leadership as described above.

Each University or student organization, with the assistance of the adviser, is responsible for compliance with these requirements.

Waiving requirements: Any student who does not meet the aforementioned requirements and is still interested in an appointive or elected position can request a review by the Director of Student Involvement & Leadership or designated representative. Any student wishing to appeal a decision regarding eligibility to be an officer must do so in writing to the Director of Student Involvement & Leadership.

Affirmative Action Policy for Student Organizations

It is the policy of the University of Arkansas, including all organizations and groups that are affiliated with or exist because of the University:

1. To provide equal opportunity to all students.

2. To prohibit discrimination against any member or prospective member because of age, disability, ethnic origin, marital status, race, religious commitment, sex, or sexual orientation. (See Campus Council statement on page 224.)

3. To promote the realization of equal opportunity through affirmative action.

4. The University of Arkansas Affirmative Action Policy for Student Organizations will be accomplished in a manner constitutionally (U.S.) permissible and not in violation of the First Amendment rights of student organizations.

Areas Covered by the Policy

All student organizations shall be responsible for compliance with the Affirmative Action Policy for Student Organizations. The University recognizes two types of student organizations:

1. A registered University student organization-one that successfully completes the registration requirements and receives financial support from University sources; and

2. A registered independent student organization-one that successfully completes the registration requirements and receives no financial assistance of any kind from University sources.

In addition to student-led organizations, the policy also applies to University-sponsored groups such as choral groups, bands, and cheerleading squads. Certain groups, such as social fraternities and sororities, governing organizations in single-sex residence halls, and other organizations specifically exempted from Title IX of The Education Amendments of 1972, may rightfully exclude men or women.

Communication of the Policy

1. The affirmative action policy for student organizations or groups shall be published annually in the Student Handbook (Catalog of Studies, Appendix C).

2. All official University publications shall carry the statement that "The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity/affirmative action institution."

3. Special meetings will be held for student organizations or groups and especially for officers and advisers in the fall semester of each year to explain and discuss the implications of the policy.

Implementation

The concept of affirmative action signifies a positive, continuing, result-oriented program developed for student organizations to ensure that meaningful and equal opportunities for involvement and participation are available to all segments of the student body. Each student organization or group is responsible for arranging an appropriate and effective procedure for compliance with the Affirmative Action Policy for Student Organizations, especially in the areas of recruitment, selection of membership, and leadership. Organizations that desire to affiliate with the University, use the University name or facilities, or receive support and assistance from the University staff or faculty shall register and sign a statement of compliance with the Affirmative Action Policy for Student Organizations.

Each student organization will be asked annually to fill out a report indicating the race and sex of its local membership and officers, its methods of recruitment, and special efforts it has made during the year to reach persons whose sex (if applicable) or racial/ethnic group may have been under-represented in the organization in the past.

Residence halls and social fraternities or sororities may request that the University use its records to provide the organization with a list of its student members. The results will be verified by the organization and will partially fulfill the reporting requirements of the University.

The Office of Human Relations will review these reports and submit a detailed summary and appropriate recommendations to the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs. Additional information for interpretation of the Affirmative Action Policy for Student Organizations is available from the Dean of Students.

An individual having a complaint, grievance, or questions concerning selection, conditions of membership, or treatment by an organization or groups shall take the matter to the Human Relations Office. If, in the opinion of the Director of Human Relations, the grievance concerning the organization's or group's practices has merit, the matter will be referred to the Human Relations committee for review. A recommendation for appropriate action will then be forwarded to the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs.

Registration of Student Organizations

When and if any student organization wishes to engage in a sustained program and use facilities on a regular basis, registration of the group as a student organization is required. The Arkansas Union Office for Student Involvement & Leadership, acting for the Committee on Student Relations, will assist the group in completing the appropriate registration forms. The Committee on Student Relations shall rule when there is a question as to whether a given organization intends to engage or is engaging in a sustained program. A student organization wishing to conduct a sustained program must be registered in order to:

1. Use University facilities;

2. Be listed in University publications and newsletters;

3. Use the University name in publicity and press releases;

4. Use University logos and trademarks;

5. Apply for and expend University funds as distributed through the Associated Student Government or University departments;

6. Apply for and occupy office space in a University building;

7. Participate in Student Involvement & Leadership programs as an organization;

8. Participate in any information fairs;

9. Apply for University recognition for organizational achievement;

10. Apply for catering funds.

The purpose of the registration procedure is to guarantee that organizations enjoying the above privileges of association with the University:

1. State their purpose, officers, adviser, and activities;

2. Are in keeping with the goals and purposes of the University.

Registration does not imply that the viewpoints of the organization are those of the University.

Procedures

A group wishing to be registered as a student organization must complete the appropriate registration forms provided by the Office for Student Involvement & Leadership. The following information must be completed.

1. Name of organization (No organization shall register a name identical to or closely similar to the name of a previously registered organization nor can the "University of Arkansas" precede any Organization name);

2. A constitution of the organization; which includes a declaration of the purposes, goals, activities, etc., must be resubmitted every year; University of Arkansas policies supercede an organization's constitution or bylaws;

3. A list of officers or official representatives of the organization;

4. Registration attests that the local organization agrees:

a. To provide equal opportunity to all students;

b. To prohibit discrimination against any member or prospective member because of age, disability, ethnic origin, marital status, race, religious commitment, sex, or sexual orientation (See Campus Council statement on page 224.);

c. To promote the realization of equal opportunity through affirmative action. Certain groups, such as social fraternities and sororities, governing organizations in single-sex residence halls, and other organizations specifically exempted from Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972,may rightfully exclude men or women.

5. The name of a faculty or staff adviser. (Part-time faculty and staff qualify as advisers if they are not simultaneously pursuing a graduate degree.) Resident directors are considered full-time staff. Advisers must actively participate in the organization and regularly attend meetings of the organization. In case of severe hardship the Committee on Student Relations is authorized to waive this requirement for a reasonable period of time.

Registration certifies that local organizations affiliated with a national organization must have a local constitution and/or by-laws that are in accordance with and do not conflict with University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, policies and procedures. National constitutions/by-laws imposed upon the local organization may not conflict with the University of Arkansas policies and procedures. If there is any question involving any of the above-stated conditions in the Procedures section, the registration of the group seeking to register will not be completed until it is referred to the Committee on Student Relations for review. Otherwise, registration becomes official after compliance with the above.

To keep the organization's registration current, it must be renewed in the Office for Student Involvement & Leadership by the third Friday of the fall semester each year. This renewal consists of providing names of current officers or representatives, adviser, and a current constitution. Should this renewal of registration not occur, all privileges extended to the organization will be withdrawn.

Appeal of Registration Procedures

Decisions concerning registration denial may be challenged by submitting a written statement in the Office for Student Involvement & Leadership. The Office for Student Involvement & Leadership Director will review the statement in light of the guidelines established herein.

If the challenge is validated by the Office for Student Involvement & Leadership Director, the procedures outlined in steps 1 through 3 below will be followed. If the challenge is not validated by the Office for Student Involvement & Leadership Director, the challenging party may refer the statement directly to the Committee on Student Relations and step three will apply.

1. Representatives of the challenged organization and the challenging party will be asked to resolve informally the point(s) in question.

2. If resolution of differences does not occur, the challenging party will notify the Office for Student Involvement & Leadership Director. The challenge will be forwarded to the Committee on Student Relations for resolution.

3. During this process the registration of the challenged organization will remain effective.

Termination of Registration

The Committee on Student Relations reserves the right to cancel registration of any organization that fails to observe the understanding outlined in this section. Furthermore, it shall be assumed that an organization is no longer registered if it fails to complete these requirements.

Group Responsibility

Student groups and organizations planning and carrying out their activities and conducting their affairs bear the responsibility for doing so in accordance with University regulations and the law. Failure to accept the responsibilities of group member-ship/sponsorship may subject the organization to permanent or temporary suspension of charter, cancellation of University registration and/or support (use of facilities, etc.), probation, or other appropriate action.

Definition of an Activity Related to an Organization

An activity is considered to be related to an organization when one or more of the following circumstances exist:

1. The activity being sponsored was planned in an official meeting of the organization.

2. The context of the activity (the presence of the group's officers, the presence of a significant proportion of the group's members, publicity identifying the event, for example) indicated that it was the product of the organization per se.

The parent organization shall be responsible for the actions of pledge classes, residence hall wings or floors, or other subgroups carrying official status. Events planned for numbers of nonmembers are also the responsibility of the group or organization in question.

Dealing with Infractions

When (1) sufficient preventive measures have not been employed (confiscation, non-admittance, removal, or other control) and (2) action to refer individual cases to appropriate authorities and/or judicial boards is not taken by the group, the group may be held liable. This liability shall be tempered only by the extent/effectiveness of preventive measures and the extent-effectiveness of dealing with such violations during and immediately following the activity. Members and non-members of a group at the event or activity are included in the expectation of the group's responsibility and appropriate measures must be employed to prevent or deal with problems and violators.

Each group or organization has the responsibility and is expected to deal with individuals allegedly in violation of University regulations or laws.

Each group or organization is expected to refer such individual(s) to the appropriate University authorities (i.e., University Judicial Coordinator) for violations of the student code of conduct or to the Director of Office for Student Involvement & Leadership or his or her designee for constitution violations, and/or to the University of Arkansas Police Department for removal, arrest, and/or judicial action. Should such judicial referrals appropriately fall to the major governing group, or the judicial board of the group or organization in question (for example-IFC, Panhellenic, RIC), the decision of the board is expected to be relevant to and consistent with the nature of the violations. The group or organization must show good faith in dealing with the individual(s), especially their own members allegedly in violation of University regulations or laws. The degree to which the group or organization carries out this overall responsibility will have bearing on the extent to which it may be held liable for the actions of the individual(s).

If, in the judgment of the University Judicial Coordinator, sufficient question has been officially raised (a complaint, UAPD reports, etc.) the group or organization shall be referred to the appropriate judicial board that shall rule on group responsibility for a given event or activity. The parent organization may or may not be vicariously liable for the sub-group's actions, which shall be determined by the appropriate judicial board.

Housing

No student organization may build, buy, rent, or lease a house without the approval of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs and the Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration. Each organization permitted to operate a house must employ an acceptable resident host/hostess, house parent, or adviser. Exemptions may be requested through the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs.

Banking Arrangements

Student organizations must deposit their funds with the University. A small charge is made against each independent organization to cover operating expenses of its account. National social fraternities and sororities are exempted from this regulation.

Expending Funds

Registered independent organizations may expend their monies for organizationally related activities. All expenditures are subject to review by the University Controller, who retains the right to question the propriety of the expenditure.

Registered University student organizations' expenditure of funds is subject to purchasing policies and regulations. Organizations receiving "ASG allocations" must present an annual budget to the Student Senate and all expenditures must be based upon the prescribed budget format approved.

Associted Student Government Allocations

Registered student organizations that wish to receive a portion of their budget from the general University funds are required to present an annual budget request to the Student Senate. All organizations receiving funding must agree to (a) abide by State regulations in all purchasing and budget control activities; (b) expend funds only for University-related purposes; (c) maintain organization funds in a university account; and (d) carry over from year to year not more than 5% of the initial allocation plus other funds deposited(with the exception of the Traveler, the Razorback, and University Programs). Any funds the organization raises outside of their ASG allocation should be deposited into the organization's University checking account, which is maintained by the UA Treasurer's office. Compensation for the regular employment of persons working in other than University facilities is not allowed. The University's Associate Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration serves as fiscal adviser for all organizations receiving University-allocated funds.

Decisions concerning financing of student organizations may be appealed to the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs.

Unexpended Balances of Inactive Independent Student Organizations

Any student organization, required by the University to bank with the University's Financial Affairs Office/Treasurer's Office, which does not register for four consecutive years will have their funds transferred to the ASG "B" Fund Account.

Entertainers, Speakers and Performers

Information on acts, both local and national, who may be available for entertainment at social events are located in the Arkansas Union Office for Student Involvement & Leadership. It is strongly recommended that any student organization or group wishing to engage entertainment groups contact the Arkansas Union Office for Student Involvement & Leadership, ARKU A665, for specific advice as to the contracting procedures. Any registered student organization entering into a contractual relationship must have prior approval from the organization's adviser before asking for the contract and must have the adviser authorize the contract on behalf of the organization, following all contractual procedures as required by the University.

Arrangements for speakers and performers are to be made in keeping with the University speaker and performer policy. (See "Use of University Facilities" and "Protest Activities and Demonstrations" in this handbook for a full presentation of the University position.)

Concert Policy

The University of Arkansas community should be offered the opportunity to attend a diversified and balanced series of musical programs. A concert policy, as well as procedures to implement the policy, are available in the University Programs Office. The policy applies only to musical events of such magnitude as to be held in Barnhill Arena.

Solicitation and Fund Raising

The buildings and grounds owned by the Board of Trustees of the University of Arkansas exist for, and are exclusively devoted to the organized and approved University program of higher education. As such, they are committed to being used for the non-profit, tax-exempt use of the official program of the University. Therefore, private unsolicited business activities are not permitted on University premises. However, in certain limited areas, the University contracts with private firms to provide needed on-campus services for students, faculty, and staff that contribute to the accomplishment of the University's educational purposes.

Apart from prohibiting profit-making commercial business activities, the University also regulates, within limits, under separate policies, and consistent with the above policy, any use of its buildings and grounds for solicitation, including fund raising activities. Fund raising activities must not violate state law by including a drawing, raffle, lottery, game of chance, or any scheme for distribution of prizes among persons who are paying for a chance to obtain a prize. The Arkansas Constitution, Article19, Section 14, states:

Lotteries Prohibited-No lottery shall be authorized by this State, nor shall the sale of lottery tickets be allowed.

Arkansas Statute 41-2025 specifically supports this Article.

Inquiries relating to any of these policies should be directed to the Office for Student Involvement & Leadership, ARKU A665.

Solicitation Policy

Merchants or students may sell goods and/or services to residence halls, sororities, and fraternities on specific occasions when the organization in question has requested a particular service or when such service is directly relevant to the purpose of that organization. Under no circumstances is door-to-door selling/soliciting of any item or service permissible. Upon such request the Office of Student Affairs or, in the case of residence halls, the Residence Life and Dining Services Office will issue the merchant an official pass identifying him or her as a legitimate campus solicitor in keeping with the above policy. (Failure of a solicitor to receive appropriate identification to sell on University premises may lead to requested action by civil authorities.) Specific procedural guidelines should be sought from the Dean of Students.

The suitability of life insurance programs for college students is regulated by law in cases of premium deferment by a "premium financing" arrangement. Insurance agents and companies offering this type of insurance need to receive approval of the suitability of their programs under Regulation 14 of the State of Arkansas Insurance Department prior to solicitation of students. Any agent or company wishing to sell premium financed life insurance to college students must register with the Office of Student Affairs, ARKU M-407.

Raising Funds for Student Organizations

1. All fund raising activities by registered student organizations (including occasions when admission is charged or donations are requested), whether on or off campus, must be registered in advance with the Arkansas Union Office for Student Involvement & Leadership. Fund raisers must be registered at least two weeks in advance of the planned fund-raising event. Such projects must be handled through the organization's University bank account and will require a detailed operating statement(expenditure and income). This operating statement must be presented to the Associate Vice Chancellor for Financial Affairs no later than two weeks after the project is concluded.

2. Registered student organizations may charge membership dues at meetings and conduct fund raising projects on the campus. These activities must support the program of the organization as stated in that organization's registration material, the educational purposes of the University community, and/or a philanthropic purpose (see three below).

3. Fund raising projects for philanthropic purposes must be directed to nonprofit, tax-exempt organizations and not made directly available to an individual or individuals.

4. Speakers may be invited to the campus to discuss political issues. However, political party membership may not be solicited, nor political candidates financially supported or opposed. Moreover, money maybe raised only for projects or activities that directly support the program of the local organization.

5. Use of University facilities and premises for fund raising activities is permitted only at the designated locations under the following specified conditions:

Arkansas Union ­ Use is in the building and on the Union Mall only. Use is subject to scheduling arrangements, and fund raising may be conducted only if the project does not duplicate the services already provided by the Arkansas Union (the selling of the same book titles as in the UA Bookstore, etc.). Decisions relating to such projects should be referred to the Director of the Arkansas Union.

Science-Engineering Auditorium ­ Use of the facility is scheduled through the Dean of Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences.

Barnhill Arena ­ Use is limited to times when there is no athletic event; use of facility is scheduled through the Director of Women's Athletics.

East side of Vol Walker Hall ­ Use is limited to such activities that do not involve "hawking" of wares.

Within common-use areas of living units ­ Use is limited to (1) such activity that is initiated, planned, and executed by that living unit and adheres to established approval procedures, and (2) such activity or service that is specifically requested by that living unit. Under no circumstances is door-to-door selling/soliciting of any item or service permissible.

6. Requests for fund raising activities at locations other than those specifically named above must receive (1) approval for fund raising from the Office for Student Involvement & Leadership Direc-tor, and (2) approval of the site by the Director of the Physical Plant and the person responsible for the facility requested.

7. The Committee on Student Relations shall rule on cases brought to their attention where there is some question as to whether the above conditions are met.

Use of University Facilities

Statement of Principles

The University of Arkansas has an obligation to its students and to the larger society of which it is a part to provide the fullest opportunity for a free exchange and critical evaluation of diverse viewpoints. This means freedom to teach, freedom to learn, freedom to discuss, and freedom to expose ideas to the critical analysis appropriate to the University setting. In order to accomplish this mission, the administration, faculty, and students have continuing responsibility for preserving the properly directed use of the institution's freedom to teach, to discuss, and to explore.

The University's dedication to the spirit of free inquiry requires the examination and evaluation of controversial viewpoints, but obviously does not require the endorsement of such viewpoints. Divergent points of view must be recognized, but at the same time kept within a framework of orderly conduct in accordance with human dignity, respect for the individual, and the responsibilities of the University. The University is not available for exploitation, and special interests out of harmony with its educational objective are not to be served.

Policy Statement of the Board of Trustees

University facilities exist for the primary purpose of serving a planned and scheduled program of educational activity. At times when not required in the regularly planned educational program, the Univer-sity facilities may be made available for co-curricular use to colleges, departments, and other organizational units of the University; to organizations composed exclusively of faculty and staff; to organizations that exist solely for the benefit of the University; and to recognized student organizations with the approval of the faculty/staff adviser.

University facilities under the law cannot be made available to other organizations for their own purposes. However, when a facility is in use neither for a regularly scheduled educational activity nor for an extracurricular event by one of the University organizations listed above, the President or Chancellor is authorized to approve the use of the facility when such use serves the educational objectives of the University.

It is an objective of the University to provide opportunities for University and broader communities to see and hear major leaders from throughout the state, nation, and world. Speeches and debates by or on behalf of candidates for major state or national offices may be scheduled in University facilities under arrangements that allow reasonable opportunities for opposing candidates or points of view. It must be made clear that the University neither supports nor opposes the views stated by and/or the candidacy of such individuals.

Procedures for Use of Facilities By Student Organizations

Any registered student organization may use University facilities for open or closed meetings or performances subject only to local campus scheduling regulations.

If an off-campus speaker or performer is to be invited to address an open meeting of a recognized student organization, the faculty/staff adviser, or in the absence of an adviser, a tenured faculty member, must give his or her approval prior to the time that an invitation is extended and publicity is released. The University administration may properly inform an organization concerning its views on any proposed meeting to which an off-campus speaker or performer has been invited but will leave the final decision concerning the meeting to the organization and its adviser.

Publicity and communications concerning any meeting shall clearly identify the sponsoring organization and shall carefully avoid any stated or implied University sponsorship. In all open meetings at which an off-campus speaker will speak, a tenured faculty member shall serve as moderator and a reasonable period shall be reserved for questions from the audience.

An invitation to a speaker does not necessarily imply approval or disapproval of the speaker or his or her views by either the University or the student organization. In case a request for the use of a University facility by a recognized student organization cannot be granted, it is the responsibility of the University officer to whom the request was made to notify promptly in writing the organization making the request stating the reasons for the denial.

Speakers may be invited to the campus to discuss political issues. Recognized student organizations may solicit memberships and dues at meetings. However, political party membership may not be supported or opposed, money may not be raised for projects not directly connected with a University activity, and private business may not be conducted in University facilities.

Scheduling Events

A registered student organization may use University facilities for meetings and programs subject only to fund raising, legal, reservation, and scheduling considerations. In the interest of minimizing conflicts, all co-curricular events (i.e., dances, concerts, speakers, workshops, etc.) sponsored by student organizations and held outside a campus living unit are to be placed on the University calendar in the I.D. and Information Office after the facility has been reserved with the person or office responsible for the facility. Decisions relating to fund-raising projects of registered student organizations shall be determined by the Office for Student Involvement & Leadership Director or designated representative according to the fund-raising policies found earlier in this section.

Activities for which various facilities may be used are as follows:

Concerts

Fine Arts Concert Hall
Fine Arts Theater
Chi Omega Greek Theater
Fine Arts Open Air Theater
Arkansas Union
All auditoriums
Barnhill Arena

Dances

Arkansas Union
Residence halls

Lectures and Convocations

Arkansas Union
Bell Engineering Center
Old Main
Waterman Hall
Fine Arts Concert Hall
Barnhill Arena
Science-Engineering Auditorium
Chi Omega Greek Theater
HPER Building gymnasiums
All auditoriums
Razorback Stadium
Broyles Athletic Complex

Meetings and Study Halls

Arkansas Union
All auditoriums
Fine Arts Concert Hall
Fine Arts Theater
Chi Omega Greek Theater
classrooms

Recreational

Arkansas Union
HPER Building
Chi Omega Greek Theater
Intramural Fields
Barton Pavilion (Agri Park)
Barnhill Arena
Track/Tennis Center
University Track

Reserving Facilities

Facilities for any event or meeting must be reserved with the person or office responsible for the facilities to be used as listed below:

Administration Building Conference Rooms Chancellor
Animal Science Auditorium Department of Animal Sciences
Arkansas Union Arkansas Union Reservationist
Barnhill Arena Director of Intercollegiate Athletics
Barton Pavilion (Agri Park) Director, Agricultural Experiment Station
Bell Engineering Center Dean, College of Engineering
Business Administration Auditorium Dean, College of Business
Chemistry Auditorium Chair, Department of Chemistry
Chi Omega Greek Theater Director, Physical Plant
Classrooms Registrar
Continuing Education Center Dean, Division of Continuing Ed.
Engineering Hall Auditorium Dean, College of Engineering
Fine Arts 213 (Lecture Hall) Chair, Department of Art
Fine Arts Concert Hall Chair, Department of Music
Fine Arts Theater Chair, Department of Drama
Graduate Education Auditorium Dean, College of Education
Home Economics Auditorium Head, Department of Home Ec.
HPER Building Gymnasiums Head, Department of Health Science, Kinesiology, Recreation, and Dance
Kimpel Hall Auditoriums Dean, Fulbright College
Leflar Law Center Dean, School of Law
Mullins Library Seminar Rooms Director, Libraries
Old Main Auditorium Dean, Fulbright College
Ozark Hall Auditorium Dean, Graduate School
Residence Halls Assistant Directors, Residence Hall Directors,University Housing
Science Engineering Auditorium Dean, Fulbright College
Science Engineering Center Dean, Fulbright College
Vol Walker Hall Auditorium Dean, School of Architecture
Others Arrange through the responsible person or agency.

Service Changes

1. With the exception of the Arkansas Union Building, Barnhill Arena, and Barton Pavilion (Agri Park), no routine service charge will be made for use of facilities identified herein. However, any special services provided by the Physical Plant or other departments will result in appropriate charges to the using groups.

2. Ordinary maintenance requirements-i.e., scheduled refinishing of floors, painting, etc.-will be assumed by the University even though this schedule may be advanced due to the extra use of such facilities.

Reservation forms are available at the Office for Student Involvement & Leadership in the Arkansas Union, the Office of the Director of the Physical Plant, and in the offices of University officials having authority to approve requests. The forms are to be filled out in quintuplicate by the representative of the group or organization requesting the use of the facilities, then submitted to the person responsible for approving the request.

Scheduling should take place sufficiently in advance of the using date to permit necessary adjustments and arrangements. Two weeks is the normal time required for activities requiring special services. It is expected that major events will be scheduled as far in advance of the activity date as possible.

Use of Union Facilities

Room Reservation: Requests to use meeting rooms in the Arkansas Union will be honored for officially registered student organizations, University departments, non-University official guests, and official guests of the University (as approved by the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs). Reservations for space are made by the Reservations Office, ARKU M-411. The reservations should be made at least 24 hours prior to the event. Larger events must be scheduled at least two weeks in advance. University scheduled classes for credit may not be held in the Union.

Student groups that are spontaneous in nature, or are forums on current campus events may use Union meeting rooms with the approval of the Arkansas Union Director. These groups shall have the privileges of an officially registered student organization with the exception of fund-raising activities.

Groups reserving rooms in the Union are granted exclusive use of such rooms for the time period reserved.

Non-University Groups: Non-University group requests to reserve space in the Union are approved by the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs.

Information Tables: Requests to use information/display tables in the Arkansas Union will be honored by students, student organizations, and University departments. The Arkansas Union Reservations Office, Room 411, will make all arrangements.

1) All table activities must carry the identification of the sponsoring organization.

2) A representative of the sponsoring organization must be present at the table at all times.

3) Organizations may reserve table space in five-day increments. If table space is available at the end of this five-day period, requests for extension will be honored in two-day increments.

4) Promotions may take the form of ticket sales, collection of funds, handing out of literature, etc.

5) Tables must be kept neat and orderly. Materials must be removed at the end of each day.

6) All table activities are limited to the confines of the table. Traffic flow through the hallways cannot be restricted. Information table activities cannot interfere with the rights of others operating other information tables.

7) Hawking of the customers of the Arkansas Union or loud and boisterous activity will not be allowed.

8) Fundraising activities must be approved prior to reserving an information table. Fundraising is the collection of money in any form for any reason. The Arkansas Union Student Involvement and Leadership Office in accordance with University regulations must approve fundraising activities in any form.

Non-University related groups may reserve information/display table space if:

1) The use of the booth would result in a service to the University community that is needed and is of measurable benefit, i.e., telephone service, travel information, etc.

2) The use of information/display table space is a recruitment of ACTION, the U.S. Armed Forces recruiting teams, or other government agencies sponsored by the Career Services Office.

Arkansas Union Reservations are made in Room 411 (4th Floor). A Union Reservationist can be reached at 575-2146, Monday-Friday,
8 am ­ 4:30 pm.

Physical Arrangements of Campus Facilities

Alteration or modification of property owned or leased by the University is not permitted unless specific permission is received from the Physical Plant Department. All work done on buildings, grounds, and other fixed facilities of the University must be accomplished by the Physical Plant Department unless other arrangements have explicitly been approved by the Vice Chancellor for Fiscal Affairs.

If decorations and/or special facilities are to be utilized, they must be inspected and approved for safety in advance by the Physical Plant Department. If the decorations or special facilities are declared unsafe, corrective measures must be taken before the event can be held.

Any offending group or individual is subject to being charged for any damage involved, for returning the property to its original state, and for possible disciplinary action.

Further information should be sought from the Office of Student Affairs.

Publicity and Literature

The campus is open to the distribution of literature and petitions, and student-use bulletin boards have been provided in all University buildings. Generally, all organization publicity, handouts, etc., are governed by the following regulations, which do not include the additional restrictions of the Election Code, available in the ASG office, Arkansas Union.

1. Signs will not be attached to trees, interior or exterior surfaces of academic or administrative buildings or surfaces of University equipment (trash cans, light poles, etc.). This specifically includes gummed or pressure sensitive material and is applicable to windows and other glass surfaces.

2. Signs not exceeding four square feet in area may be placed on stakes in the ground provided the stakes are not larger than one square inch.

3. Publicity campaigns and literature signs must not obstruct traffic, create a safety hazard, restrict normal physical plant activity such as ground care, or interfere with academic or business functions of the University.

4. All signs must carry the name of the sponsoring organization.

5. All signs and leaflets must be removed and the area completely cleaned up on the day following the final day of the event being publicized. All remaining signs will be cleaned up by the appropriate University personnel and charges billed to the sponsoring organizations.

6. Campaign publicity must follow the guidelines set out in the Election Code in addition to those outlined above.

7. Signs posted in the Arkansas Union must be dated in the Office for Student Involvement & Leadership and are subject to Union Governing Board guidelines.

8. All residence halls have one general bulletin board to which free access for posting signs is available. Students should check with a Resident Assistant or the Hall Manager to find its location. Permission to post notices on floor bulletin boards or in any other areas of the hall must be approved by the Director of Housing.

9. Campaigning for election will not be allowed in the dining rooms. Tables for selling or solicitation for petition signatures may beset up in the lounge area at Brough Commons only.

10. A city ordinance prohibiting putting handbills on vehicles without the owner's permission does apply to the campus. Clearance for such activity must be obtained from the Office of Student Affairs and the University of Arkansas Police Department.

Printed Materials

Printed matter may be sold or distributed free on the campus and in the following University buildings: the foyer of Barnhill Arena (when there is no athletic event), the Union (in areas designated by the Union Governing Board), the lower lobbies of Brough Commons, and other areas in residence halls or food service units designated by the Director of Residence Life & Services. Such sale or distribution is subject to the limitation that it must not disrupt classes, food service, or the free flow of faculty, staff, or students, and that sales persons may not "hawk" their wares.