Alcohol Policy for Students and Student Organizations
Alcoholic beverages are not permitted on University owned or controlled properties or at functions sponsored by The University of Findlay off campus. Students violating this policy may be suspended from the University.
Any students who, in the judgment of the administration, show definite evidence of intoxication or who have possession of alcoholic beverages or "empties" on University owned or controlled property will be subject to judicial action which may include one or more of the following: a monetary fine, probation status, counseling, community service, restitution, restriction in campus access, suspension or dismissal.
Since alcohol is not permitted on University owned or controlled properties, all students present where an alcohol violation occurs are subject to disciplinary action regardless of age. In University Townhouses, Cottages, Special Interest Houses, and Fraternity and Sorority Houses, all residents can be held responsible for alcohol violations occuring anywhere in the unit.
All student organizations of The University of Findlay that violate the alcohol policy are subject to the following sanctions:
First Violation - Two years of disciplinary probation* and a $1,000 fine for the organization.
Second Violation - (while on probation) Extension of probation* for one year and a $1,500 fine for the organization and possible loss of University recognition as an organization.
Third Violation - Automatic loss of recognition by The University of Findlay.
*Probation terms for student groups will vary based on the type and severity of the violation, and the University reserves the right to assign probation terms as it sees appropriate.
Campus Performances
When faculty, staff, students, or student organizations wish to bring a performance to campus, The University of Findlay Campus Rider must be utilized. The Student Activities Office and the Facilities Office will assist individuals with the process to insure that all University policies are adhered to by all parties involved in the performance.
Fraternity/Sorority Housing Policy
In order for a fraternity or sorority to be recognized by the University, the house they reside in must be classified as "on-campus housing." Regardless of who owns the house, chapter members and residents of the house are subject to the same policies other "on-campus housing" units and residents are subject to. All rules and regulations of The University of Findlay, including residence hall regulations and visitation policies, apply to fraternity and sorority houses. All individuals involved in a violation will be individually subject to disciplinary action, and the chapter as a whole will be subject to disciplinary action as well.
Fundraising
Student organizations may raise funds for their group’s University club account by following the guidelines indicated on the Fund Raiser Permit.
Since it is the responsibility of the Office of Development to work with area businesses and individuals to secure donations, sponsorships, products and gifts-in-kind for the University, student organizations may not approach any business or individual with a request for donations, sponsorships, services, products, or gifts-in-kind until a completed Fund Raiser Permit Form is submitted and approved.
Student groups failing to adhere to established fundraising guidelines will have the following sanctions imposed:
1st violation – all donations must be returned to the donors and the student group will be placed on warning status.
2nd violation – all donations must be returned to the donors and the student group will move to probation status.
3rd violation – all donations must be returned to the donors and the student group’s University Charter will be revoked for one year.
4th violation – all donations must be returned to the donors and the student group’s University Charter will be permanently revoked.
Please note: If monetary donations can not be returned to individual donors, the funds will be deposited to the Campus Programming Board account to be used in support of campus programming.
Gambling
Gambling in any form is prohibited. Students violating this regulation shall be subject to suspension.
Hazing in Student Organizations
All student organizations (Greek and non-Greek) are subject to the UF hazing policy listed below:
Section 2307.44
Any person who is subjected to hazing, as defined in division (A) of Section 2903.31 of the revised code, may commence a civil action for injury or damages, including mental and physical pain and suffering, that result from the hazing. The action may be brought against any participants in the hazing, and the organization whose local or national directors, trustees, or officers authorized, requested, commanded, or tolerated the hazing, and any local or national director, trustee, or officer of the organization who authorized, requested, commanded, or tolerated the hazing. If the hazing involves students in a primary, secondary, or post-secondary school, university, college, or any other educational institution, an action may also be brought against any administrator, employee, or faculty member of the school, university, college, or other educational institution who knew or reasonably should have known of the hazing and who did not make reasonable attempts to prevent it and against the school, university, college, or other educational institution. If an administrator, employee, or faculty member is found liable in a civil action for hazing, then not withstanding Chapter 2743 of the revised code, the school, university, college, or other educational institution that employed the administrator, employee, or faculty member may also be held liable.
The negligence or consent of the plaintiff or any assumption of the risk by the plaintiff is not a defense to an action brought pursuant to this section. In an action against a school, university, college, or other educational institutions, it is an affirmative defense that the school, university, college, or other institution was actively enforcing a policy against hazing at the time the cause of action arose.
Section 2903.31
A. As used in this section, "hazing" means doing an act or coercing another, including the victim, to do any act of initiation into any student or other organization that causes mental or physical harm to any person.
B. 1. No person shall recklessly participate in the hazing of another.
2. No administrator, employee, or faculty member of any primary, secondary, or post-secondary school or of any other educational institution, public or private, shall recklessly permit the hazing of any person.
C. Whoever violates this section is guilty of hazing, misdemeanor of the fourth degree.
Any UF student organization or group found guilty of hazing will be subject to a $500 fine, disciplinary action and possible loss of University recognition.
Posting of Signs and Announcements on Campus
All University of Findlay faculty, staff, students, and registered student organizations wishing to display any type of publicity must abide by the following regulations:
1. All fliers and posters posted on campus and distributed to on-campus mailboxes must be approved/stamped by the Office of Student Activities. Groups/individuals are responsible for providing copies of fliers; all copies must be approved/stamped. Fliers are to be posted on designated bulletin boards only, with staples (no tape, glue or thumbtacks), by either the Office of Student Activities or the group/individual. Fliers may not be posted on glass doors or windows, except when used as directional/informational signs, during the day of the event and only in the building of the event. Groups/individuals are responsible for distributing fliers to on-campus mailboxes through Postal Services. Groups/individuals are responsible for distributing fliers to Resident Assistants through the Student Services Office. Fliers ARE NOT to be slipped under residents’ doors or taped to doors.
2. Fliers/posters may be posted for a maximum of one month previous to an event and should be removed by the group/individual within 24 hours after the event.
3. Fliers/posters may be no larger then 8 ½“ X 14”. Exceptions are professionally printed posters, i.e.: theatre productions, entertainers, homecoming and musical series.
4. Table tents in The Cave and Henderson Dining Hall must be scheduled through and approved by the Office of Student Activities. 1 organization/event may be publicized with table tents at a time. This is on a first come, first served basis. Space may be reserved for a maximum of one week at a time. Note: Individuals must check in at Sodexo Dining Services office, located in Henderson Dining Hall, prior to inserting advertisement into table tents. The Cave and Henderson Dining Hall have the first option of using table tents for promotion.
5. Groups/individuals may advertise upcoming events on the windows of the west side of the Alumni Memorial Union. Dates must be reserved through the Office of Student Activities. Windows may be reserved for one week increments. Groups/individuals may reserve either the north or the south windows, allowing for two events to be advertised at one time. This is on a first come, first served basis. Students may purchase butcher block paper or poster board from the Oiler Mart to decorate and hang. Window paint is not permitted.
6. Banners may hang from the Alumni Memorial Union north & south balconies, Cory Street Gazebo – south side, Buford Gazebo – west side, Alumni Memorial Union-Gazebo and Deming Hall. Banners hanging in the AMU must be secured with twine or tacked into the tack strips; NO TAPE MAY BE USED. Banners must be submitted to the Office of Student Activities 3 work days prior to the scheduled posting (weekends & holidays do not count); they will then be submitted to Physical Plant for hanging. Individuals/groups wishing to use this form of advertisement must reserve space through the Office of Student Activities. This is on a first come, first served basis. Banners may hang for 6 days prior to the event & must be removed immediately at the conclusion of the event if hanging in the AMU. Physical plant will remove banners hanging outside. Banners to be hung outside MUST use water proof paint. If the paint runs, the organization will be billed for the clean-up/damages.
7. All campus wide voice mail messages must be submitted to and approved by the Office of Student Activities for distribution. Upon approval, a representative from the organization/department will be expected to schedule an appointment to record the message intended for distribution.
8. Organizations wishing to chalk walks as a form of advertising must make reservations in the Office of Student Activities. Upon approval, a facilities request form must be submitted to the Director of Facilities Scheduling and Events in the Alumni Memorial Union: 419-434-6942. Only designated areas may be used for this purpose. Space is available on a first come, first served basis.
9. UF does not permit landlords, housing developments/associations or realty companies to post rental advertisements on campus. Inquiries may be directed to the Office of Student Activities.
10. ALL off-campus organizations or businesses wishing to post fliers/posters must receive approval from the Office of Student Activities prior to doing so.
11. Students/Faculty/Staff wishing to advertise items for sale must submit the advertisement/flier to the Office of Student Activities. (Please have valid UF I.D.) Advertisements will be posted in the basement of Old Main. Advertisements posted elsewhere on campus will be taken down.
12. Posting fliers on vehicles parked on UF property is not permitted.
For additional information, questions, or locations of bulletin boards,
Contact the Office of Student Activities 1-800-472-9502 ext. 4606 or studentactivities@findlay.edu.
UF TV
The Alumni Memorial Union has several television monitors posted throughout the building that screen UF TV, the campus events bulletin board. Access to UF TV can also be received in the residence halls and several other TV monitors located on campus.
