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ROADEN UNIVERSITY CENTER (RUC)


1.

Facilities. The Roaden University Center is the axis of both student activities and services on our campus. This contemporary spacious building was constructed to meet the needs of students, faculty members, administrators, and special guests. There are rooms for dining, relaxing, studying, and meeting friends.

2. Reservations. Multi-Purpose Room, Meeting Rooms (342, 369, 370, 371), and Tech Pride Room
  (1)

Reservations should be accepted in the following priority order:

Class 1 -Student Organizations & University Departments

Class 2 -Other University Organizations

Class 3 -Non University Organizations using the facilities for a specific non-public service function

Class 4 -Non University Organizations using the facilities for a specific public service function

A. Student organizations shall have priority for reserving each of these areas. Class 2 organizations include all officially recognized faculty, administrative staff, and alumni groups related to the University.

B. Organizations in class 1 or 2 may schedule monthly meetings or less frequently scheduled meetings for one year at a time, but not more than one calendar year in advance for each of the rooms except the Multi-Purpose Room. The same group may schedule the same rooms for weekly meetings for one academic term at one time. However, scheduling of weekly meetings may not occur more than two weeks prior to the end of the previoussemester. Spring semester shall be considered the previous term for both summer and fall semesters. Scheduling of the Multi-Purpose Room is at the discretion of the Student Activities Office. Continuing education activities will be considered as Class 2.

C. Class 3 includes recognized civic organizations, industrial and governmental organizations, educational organizations and/or any group performing a university and/or community service. Reservations may be taken at any time; however,

D. Class 4 must submit a written request for use of these areas. No commitment may be made until the request has been reviewed and approved.

  (2) Reservation policies, as stated, pertain only to the categories previously listed.
  (3) The University may require Class 3 and Class 4 organizations to post performance bonds to use University Center facilities.
  (4) Catered meals may be served only in the Multi-Purpose Room, the OVC Room, cafeteriafacilities, and the Executive Lounge.
  (5) Usage costs applicable only to Class 3 and Class 4 users for the following rooms: (Multi-Purpose Room, Tech Pride Room, Room 342, Room 370, Room 371, Room 369, conference rooms, lobbies, and patios) will include extraordinary expenses incurred by the University.
  (6) Room 369 is reserved for classroom use between the hours of 8:00 a m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, and at other times if a class is required to use laboratory facilities which are available only on the third floor of the RUC.
  (7) The RUC will not compete with local facilities concerning food services and/or meeting space. Persons accepting responsibility for events held in the Center will abide by all rules and regulations of Tennessee Tech and the State of Tennessee as outlined in, but not limited to, the Student Handbook.
3.

Use of Bulletin Boards and Publicity Displays. Display of posters, flyers, banners or other graphic publicity is a privilege limited to students, faculty, staff and approved student organizations and subject to the limitations established below:

  (1) These displays must be in good taste and not contain vulgar, obscene references, and must have no reference to personal attacks on individuals. These displays may be attached only with thumbtacks.
  (2) All displays (including banners) must be registered and approved in the Student Activities Office between the hours of 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (Monday-Friday) before being displayed.
  (3) Publicity may be displayed up to 10 calendar days. The expiration date will be 10 days after registration, or one day after the event, whichever comes first.
  (4) Publicity or notices by individuals shall be limited to the “Personal and Swap Board” located on the lower floor of the RUC. For sale, wanted, etc., posters are available free at the Information Center. Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
  (5) All display text must be in English, unless prior approval is obtained. An official translation must be obtained from the advisor of International Students prior to submission for approval to the Director of Student Activities.
  (6) Only one display per bulletin board (per event) will be authorized.
  (7)

Posting banners on painted wall surfaces is prohibited. Request for posting of banners will be made to the Director of Student Activities, and will be subject to the following criteria:

(1) size of banner (maximum of 2 feet by 5 feet)

(2) first-come basis

(3) posting time of banners is from 7:00 a.m Monday until 4:30 p.m. Friday. Any banner not removed by the sponsoring organization by 4:30 p.m. on Friday will be removed by RUC Personnel and destroyed.

 
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