Policies and Procedures (Administrative)
Fund Raising (1-1)
Criminal Background (1-2)
Publications (1-3)
Guest Speaker (1-4)
Surveys and Questionnaires (1-5)
Candidates for Public Office (1-6)
Approved Letterhead (1-7)
Fraud Policy (1-8)
Travel - Private Aircraft (1-9)
Relationship with the News Media (1-11)
University's Permanent Art Collection (1-12)
Private Travel Tours (1-13)
Employee Service Awards (1-14)
Employee and Student Labels and Lists (1-15)
University Guidelines for Copying (1-16)
Public Expression and Demonstration Policy (1-17)
Electronic Mail (1-18)
Campus Scheduling Policy: University Sponsored Events (1-19)
Campus Scheduling Policy: BYU-Idaho Campus Stakes Scheduling Policy (1-20)
Campus Scheduling Policy: Community Use of University Facilities (1-21)
Pyrotechnics Policy (1-22)
On-Campus Publicity, Advertising, and Solicitations Policy (1-23)
Classified Ads in the Campus Newsletter (1-24)
Joint Book Publishing Policy (1-25)
Video/Audio Production and Distribution (1-26)
Building Access Policy ( 1-27)
Distribution of Newspapers and Newsletters on Campus (1-28)
Information Privacy (1-29)
Approval Policy for Gifts-in-Kind Received on Campus (1-30)
Social Security Number Use (1-31)
I. PURPOSE
To coordinate and control all solicitations of gifts of all kinds to the University so as to avoid multiplicity of appeals. This policy is not intended to curtail solicitations of gifts. All faculty members are encouraged to obtain proper gifts, wherever possible, on approval from the Development Office.
II. DEFINITIONS
Gift, for the purpose of this policy, will mean any money or contribution for which there is not a specific contract.
III. POLICY
A. The BYU-Idaho Development Office is established to coordinate and control all solicitations of gifts to the University. Division and department heads and individual faculty and staff members planning to solicit gifts of any kind should first obtain approval for a specific gift, or for a category or type of gift, from the Director of Development and their respective vice president.
B. All gifts to the University of money, stocks, bonds, or gifts-in-kind are to be channeled through the Development Office.
C. Letters of appreciation for all major gifts and receipts are sent to donors by the Development Office.
D. Whenever a gift is restricted for specific purposes by the donor, a memorandum is prepared by the Director of Development and sent to the department concerned advising them of the receipt of the gift and the full details of the stipulations of the donor.
E. From the legal point of view, the Development Office is the only department authorized to issue receipts indicating a charitable tax deductible contribution valid for I.R.S. claims.
Approval Date: April 24, 2006
Approved by: President's CouncilBrigham Young University-Idaho is committed to providing a safe and secure environment to support the mission of BYU-Idaho.
BYU-Idaho reserves the right to deny or place conditions on admission or re-enrollment, on employment or the act of carrying on a vocation at BYU-Idaho or upon the right to access to any BYU-Idaho property, program or activity, including access to property owned, controlled, or contracted for by BYU-Idaho, if BYU-Idaho determines that any individual represents a safety or security risk to persons or property at BYU-Idaho.
Individuals who have the status of being registered sex offenders pursuant to law will not be eligible for admission or enrollment at BYU-Idaho and will not be allowed to be employed by BYU-Idaho nor to practice their vocation on the campus of BYU-Idaho, or otherwise have access to the BYU-Idaho campus.
Individuals applying for admission or re-enrollment at BYU-Idaho have a right to request an administrative review of decisions directly affecting them under this policy by making application in writing to the Student Life Vice President within seven calendar days of the date notice of their status was received.
Individuals applying for any type of employment at BYU-Idaho have a right to request an administrative review of decisions directly affecting them under this policy by making application in writing to the Administrative Vice President within seven calendar days of the date notice of their status was received.
I. GENERAL
BYU-Idaho is primarily a teaching institution; however, it is the policy of the University to encourage and to assist faculty members to produce creative works when such production would enhance the faculty member's teaching or other service to the University. "Creative works" include original instructional materials, scholarly books, and articles, works of art, computer software, and patentable or other inventions.
A. Instructional Materials
As most of the faculty's creative work is in this category, the details of this publications policy are addressed to the production of materials for use in BYU-Idaho classes or similar classwork elsewhere. "Instructional Materials" include books, manuals, extensive outlines, collections of readings, syllabi, plays, scripts, poems, stories, music, pictures and other works of art, films, film strips, slides, tapes, records, programmed units, computer software and other instructional materials and products.
B. Other Creative Works
The production of creative works other than instructional material is governed by the relevant general principles of this policy. When more specific policy guidance is needed, the then current policies of Brigham Young University-Provo shall apply unless exceptions are approved by the President of BYU-Idaho.
II. APPROVAL
Original instructional materials that will (a) constitute a major portion of the materials for a BYU-Idaho class, or (b) require substantial university assistance (materials, money, time, etc.), or (c) be published by the university press and sold to BYU-Idaho students; shall be approved by the department chair and the division dean. Materials generally should be approved only when the department chair and division dean find that the materials will enhance the quality of the students' learning experience in the class and when the costs to the students for the materials are reasonable. Where material is particularly applicable to BYU-Idaho and the Church environment and no equivalent material is available on the general market, the material may be approved even if the cost to the student is higher than it is for general market material. Approval will be required for original materials that meet the criteria stated in this section regardless of where the materials have been published. Those granting approval should strike a balance between the need for some experimentation by faculty members as they develop suitable materials and the need of students for high quality instructional materials.
III. USE OF UNIVERSITY FACILITIES AND MATERIALS
A. When Approval Required
Approval by the department chair of the use of university facilities and materials shall be required in advance of any project involving more than nominal use of University facilities and materials.
B. Nominal Use
The term "nominal use" includes normal secretarial assistance, library, desk and office space, typewriter and standard recording equipment purchased for general departmental use, and a reasonable amount of consumable goods such as paper, ribbon, pencils, etc. that can be paid for with budgeted departmental funds. The terms "nominal" and "reasonable" should be defined by each department chairman as required by the circumstances.
C. More Than Nominal Use
Projects involving more than nominal use should be reported by the faculty member to the department chair at the time the project begins. The faculty member must obtain approval of the department chair in such cases and should keep the chair informed of the intent and progress of the project being undertaken. Whether a project involves more than nominal use should be defined by the department chair. Each project should be judged on an individual basis.
IV. REIMBURSEMENT AND SHARING OF ROYALTIES BEYOND $1,000
There is no obligation by a faculty member to reimburse the University for the use of materials and facilities approved by the department chair until the project has yielded at least $1,000 in author's royalties. When royalties received by an author exceed $1,000, royalties beyond $1,000 may be shared between the author and the University. The extent of any sharing shall be determined by individual negotiations between the author and the department chair, according to the relative contribution made by the author and the University to the project. If the University contributed in only a minor way, allowing only minimal released time and use of facilities, then it is not likely that the University should share in the royalty beyond actual reimbursement for costs incurred by the University. Where the project was completed through the use of considerable University time and resources, on the other hand, the University may be entitled to a major share in the royalty in addition to cost reimbursement.
If the royalty ceases and then begins again in the future before major revisions of the materials, the reimbursement will begin again on the same basis. Before or during a major revision, the author and department chair should determine the author's continuing obligation to the school.
The amount by which a faculty member is to reimburse the University for expenses of a project should be estimated in writing by the department chair at the time the project is started.
Some of the things for which the University may require full or partial reimbursement are special released time, materials, equipment, space, additional secretarial help, xeroxing, computer or other facilities, research assistants, teaching assistants, funds or other special considerations.
If any major change in the original agreement is necessary, the department chair should be notified. Final adjustments should be made in writing at the time the project is completed. Such final adjustments should include additional released time, additional material, equipment, facilities, funds, or other special considerations. In addition, the method of reimbursement should be determined and put in writing.
Because it is the University's goal to encourage creativity among faculty members, negotiations should provide a financial incentive for the production of materials.
Royalties on materials sold to the BYU-Idaho Bookstore should be paid within thirty days from the end of each month in which some materials are sold.
V. COPYRIGHT OWNERSHIP
If a faculty member produces materials exclusively on his own time and in addition to the performance of his regular duties for which he receives compensation from the University, or if the project involves only nominal use of University time, facilities and resources, or if total royalties from the sale of the materials do not exceed $1,000, the faculty member shall retain all ownership and disposition rights. These conditions apply only to materials not produced through assignment or commission by the University.
In all other cases, the University shall retain all ownership and disposition rights in order to maintain control.
The owner of the copyright is responsible for securing the copyright. For work published by the University Press, the Press will secure upon request the copyright or the author may obtain a form from the Press and write to the Copyright Office, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C. 20559.
All releases for use of copyrighted material should be secured and paid for by the owner of the copyright.
VI. LIABILITY
A. Responsibility for Printed Material
The author is responsible for copyright infringements, plagiarism and for scandalous, libelous, or erroneous material.
The author is responsible for factual errors and the quality of scholarship.
The department chair and the on-campus editor are responsible for the quality of graphics, printing, and proofreading.
B. Liability for Unsold Materials
The department chair should see that the copies printed are limited to the number that can be sold within a three-year period.
If the sales of printed material not being used in a class drops below a reasonable number of copies in any given calendar year, the author and/or department may become liable for the cost of the remaining copies according to the agreement made before publication of the material.
The initial printing is financed by the University Press.
The department is liable for unsold copies if:
1. The class for which publication was intended is discontinued by the department.
2. The author is no longer assigned the class for which the publication was intended.
3. The department is otherwise responsible for the discontinued use of the book.
The author may be liable for unsold copies if:
1. The conditions of the liability are specified in the agreement made with the department before publication of the material.
2. The author chooses to discontinue teaching the class or using the material.
VII. PLAGIARISM
Instructional materials should avoid the use of someone else's work (whether copyrighted or not) without permission of the author or without making it adequately clear that the material has been borrowed from another source.
A copy or photograph of any student work produced to fulfill as class assignment may be retained by the department or teacher for future use as a teaching aid, providing it is identified as a student work.
An author may use student works retained by the department by permission of the department chair, or the author may collect his own examples from students, provided the sources are properly identified or credited.
VIII. MARKETING
A. Sale of Publications Printed by the BYU-Idaho Press
Orders from off-campus individuals, bookstores, universities or agencies will be handled directly by the Press. The press will also set the retail price of its publications. The author may also purchase his own materials at cost (as determined by the Press) and sell them off campus.
For all materials published by the BYU-Idaho Press to be sold on campus, the BYU-Idaho Bookstore is the sole authorized selling agent. Materials published on campus will be sold at a price not to exceed the retail price set by the Press.
B. Bookstore Buy-back Policy
The Bookstore may, at its own discretion, buy back used texts from the students, including those published on campus.
The buy-back price for materials published on campus will be governed by the same policy that governs the price for materials published off campus; i.e., the Bookstore will sell used texts published on campus at a markup not to exceed 20% of the buy-back price.
C. Marketing Off Campus
Generally, BYU-Idaho Press will not assume responsibility for off-campus marketing. However, because of the high cost per book of publishing limited editions for on-campus use only, some authors may want to pursue publication and sale off campus. Such publishing would decrease the cost of the book to the student, relieve the faculty member of liability for the sale of the book and give a wider market for the book, thereby increasing the financial return to both the faculty member and perhaps the University.
Manuscripts may be submitted to the BYU Press or any other publisher the faculty member chooses. If such a press publishes the manuscript, the Bookstore would deal with the book in the same manner it deals with all other off-campus publishers.
Guest Speaker (1-4)
(Approved March 2005 by the President's Council)(To view "Speaker Request Forms" please see the BYU-Idaho Online Forms Index)
I. PURPOSE
To state the policy and the procedure to follow when inviting a speaker or other presenters to the BYU-Idaho campus.
II. POLICY
Any individual must be approved before he or she is invited to speak on campus. Potential speakers are not to be contacted until official approval has been received. The intended audience determines who approves the potential speaker and how that speaker is approved.
- A classroom audience must be approved by the Department Chairman.
- A department audience must be approved by the Department Chairman and the Dean.
- An academic college audience must be approved by the Dean and the Academic Vice President who will determine whether the request should be reviewed by President's Council.
- An Activities Program audience must be approved by the Student Activities Council and the Director of Student Activities.
- An Activities Program event intended for a campus-wide audience must be approved by the Director of Student Activities and the Advancement Vice President who will determine whether the request should be taken to President's Council.
A. Any individual speaking to a campus-wide audience and sponsored by the Institution (Devotionals, Forum, etc.) must be approved by the BYU-Idaho President's Council, Executive Committee, and the Board of Trustees. These requests must be submitted up to one year in advance of the event for General Authorities and six months in advance for all others. Clearance is valid for two years.
B. Other potential speakers to campus audiences must be sponsored by Academics, Student Activities, or a University Department. Speakers for any program must be evaluated and approved, as detailed above, before they are contacted.
C. Advertising and Promotion
A speaker approved for:
- A classroom audience may be advertised to the members of that specific class.
- a department audience may be advertised to students and faculty of that department. Posters may be hung in or near the college/department offices and classrooms.
- An academic college audience may be advertised to the students and faculty of that college. Posters and announcements may be hung in or near the college offices and classrooms.
- An approved Academic or Activity event may be promoted campus-wide and advertised through Institutional media (Web Page, Campus Updates, etc.) if the speaker was sponsored by BYU-Idaho as an institutional speaker and approved by Salt Lake.
- When the Academic or Activity event is approved for campus-wide promotion, but the speaker is not sponsored by BYU-Idaho as an Institutional speaker and is not approved by Salt Lake, then the event may be advertised through Institutional media. The speaker may be mentioned by name, but the advertising and promotion centers on the event and not the speaker.
III. PROCEDURE
A. Approval of guest speakers must be submitted through the appropriate channels before any invitation may be extended. Speaker requests must be submitted on official speaker request forms.
- Requests for speakers, other than General Authority and/or Campus-wide speaker requests, should be submitted at least one month in advance of the proposed event's date.
- The following information must be included on all requests:
- Education, training, or experience that qualifies the speaker to address a university audience
- Excerpts or summaries of previous addresses, if available
- Speaker's present position
- Significant background information or the speaker's public record
- Signature of the faculty sponsor
- Recommendation of a faculty member
B. Request for speakers to a campus-wide audience are first submitted (at least six months in advance) to the appropriate Vice President who will consider initial approval of the speaker. If the Vice President grants initial approval:
- The Public Relations office will seek an ecclesiastical endorsement for the individual.
- Once the endorsement is received, the appropriate Vice President will take the request to President's Council.
- If approved by President's Council, the speaker name will be submitted to the Executive Committee.
C. Because of their demanding schedules, General Church Officers should not normally be requested for campus speaking assignments. If there is a justified request, it should be submitted to President's Council through the appropriate Vice President.
D. Failure to obtain proper approval prior to invitation of the speaker may result in cancellation of the event and loss of scheduling privileges.
E. The sponsoring organization is responsible for arranging the program and coordinating the care of the speaker with the Public Relations Office. It is a matter of courtesy that a written follow-up of confirmation be sent to the speaker finalizing all necessary detail, including topic and length of speech, travel and lodging information, and guest standards.
F. Criteria for Selection of Speakers
- The speaker must be qualified by education, training, or experience to discuss the topic chosen for presentation.
- After receiving official approval and invitation, any person who has qualified as a candidate for the nomination of a major political party for the office of president of the United States may address general assemblies or large gatherings of students and faculty at BYU-Idaho. Any other person who has qualified as a candidate for major political office or who is a representative of a major political party may be invited to address the student body, faculty, staff, class, or organization within the University after receiving official approval and invitation.
- The speaker must not advocate or be directly affiliated with organizations which advocate (by insurrection, civil riot, mob rule, or any other violent or illegal way) the overthrow of the government of the United States or of its constituent units by force, or in any way violate restrictions imposed for the public safety.
- In the presentation, the speaker must not advocate ideas in opposition to a belief in a Divine Creator, nor take advantage of this forum in any way to demean The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints or its principles. Furthermore, the speaker must not be antagonistic to the Church or its standards.
- Speakers must be made aware of Latter-day Saint standards of personal conduct which they are expected to maintain while on campus. The speaker's public reputation for integrity and observance of the moral values inherent in the Honor Code and embraced by the Church should reflect favorably upon the speaker and BYU-Idaho. Speaker should be sought whose personal lives provide an appropriate model for our students.
- The actions and deportment of guest speakers while on campus will be the direct responsibility of the sponsoring faculty member, department head, or administrator. Speakers invited by student groups will be the responsibility of the Director of Student Activities and staff.
- No fund raising activity for private enterprise or for political parties or candidates is allowed.
- Once the speaker is approved through the appropriate channels, the Public Relations office will obtain the ecclesiastical clearance where required.
- The BYU-Idaho Honor Code requires that participants in approved programs and events be treated with courtesy and respect. University policy, including the Honor Code, prohibits the obstruction or disruption of any authorized activity on the BYU-Idaho campus. Banners, placards, handouts, unusual dress, shorts, or any other actions that attempt to disrupt, avert, or harass the participants in an event are not allowed.
Surveys and Questionnaires (1-5)I. PURPOSE
To explain the guideline to be followed in the use of surveys and questionnaires at BYU-Idaho.
II. POLICY
A. All surveys, questionnaires, questions for oral interviews, etc. must be approved before they are used at BYU-Idaho. This policy applies to instruments used by students, teachers, administrators, or staff members and to instruments being used on or off campus. Regular classroom tests or examinations are exempt from the policy.
B. The intent of this policy is not to restrict legitimate research, but to make certain that inappropriate questions are avoided. In general, those designing surveys should not delve into private affairs nor into matters which should be discussed only with one's parents or Church leaders. Questions which invite criticism of the Church, its policies, or its doctrines should also be avoided.
III. IMPLEMENTATION
A. The Director of Institutional Research is at present the person on campus assigned to approve surveys and questionnaires.
B. University personnel desiring approval of survey instruments should discuss their ideas with the Director of Institutional Research or preferably submit a rough draft of their proposed survey.
C. After approval is obtained, the instrument may be reproduced or otherwise used as desired.
D. One copy of the approved questionnaire or survey should be delivered or sent to the Director of Institutional Research to be kept on file.
E. Questionable cases may be referred to the President for possible consideration by the Commissioner's Office and the Church Questionnaire Committee.
F. Additionally, the Director of Institutional Research is to offer his services to university personnel - especially students - in the design and formatting of surveys to improve their quality.
Candidates for Public Office (1-6)
(Revised policy approved 7 August 2006 by President's Council)
I. PURPOSE
To outline the requirements for BYU-Idaho employees to run for public office.
II. POLICY
It is permissible for BYU-Idaho personnel to run for public office if campaigning does not interfere with their employment duties and if they receive appropriate approval prior to making the commitment to run.
Candidates for office are not to use the resources of BYU-Idaho to obtain lists of names, or any information (except for library research), to use in a political campaign. Additionally, the mail system of the employing unit is not to be used to distribute campaign literature or to promote votes. Overall, supplies, equipment, and personnel are not to be used in connection with the political activities of the candidate.
III. APPROVAL FOR RUNNING FOR OFFICE
Before an employee agrees to become a candidate for public office - whether local, state, or national - the employee must first obtain permission in writing from their immediate supervisor, then through each successively higher supervisor - ending with the respective vice president.
If authorization is granted to run for public office, it should be understood that campaigning shall not interfere with the individual's employment duties. If it does, the approval may be revoked.
IV. IF ELECTED TO OFFICE
If a person is elected to a public office, then the following will apply:
A. If the office is full-time, the employee should resign before taking office.
B. If the office is only part-time (or full-time for a limited number of months), such as the State Legislature, the handling of compensation will be as follows:
1. Faculty
If the elected person is a member of the faculty on a regular contractual basis, the contract will be adjusted to adequately reflect the appropriate pay for responsibilities performed at BYU-Idaho during the time he/she is in public office.
2. Administrative and Staff Employees
If the elected person is an employee classified as Administrative or Staff and is on a twelve-month, year-round basis, the employee should use vacation time and/or "leave without pay" for time away from work. Administrative employees must use "leave without pay" in full-day increments.
V. CONTINUING ACTIVITIES ON COMMITTEES
When the elected person is involved in continuing activity on committees or other assignments beyond those which are regularly assumed, such as a legislative session in the case of legislators, it is expected that these other activities will be so arranged that the employee's regular working schedule will not be interrupted. If this is not possible, additional arrangements must be made for participation in these activities through the same procedure required for obtaining permission to run for office.
I. PURPOSE
To standardize letterheads to be used by divisions and departments and define authorized levels of personalized stationery.
II. POLICY
A. Three standard letterheads have been approved for official BYU-Idaho correspondence:
Academic and General Purposes
All correspondence from these areas to off-campus addresses will be sent on approved BYU-Idaho letterhead displaying the official word mark.
Student and Athletic
All correspondence from these areas to off-campus addresses will be sent on the approved BYU-Idaho letterhead displaying the official word mark.
Intra-Campus
All correspondence between entities on campus will be sent on the approved BYU-Idaho memorandum form or e-mail network.
B. Personalized letterhead should follow the guidelines as outline in the BYU-Idaho Style Guide (see page 16).
C. Auxiliary enterprises may be exempt from the above requirements if approved by the President's Staff or Administrative Vice President.
III. PRINTING
The University Press will be responsible for maintaining bulk stock of approved letterhead. Personalized printing will be added if authorized as directed above.
BYU-Idaho has adopted the Honor Code which applies to students, faculty, staff, and administrators. All who, through their employment or enrollment, represent BYU-Idaho are required to maintain the highest standards of honor, integrity, morality, and consideration of others in personal behavior. Fraudulent activity at the University constitutes a serious violation of the Honor Code and will not be tolerated. This policy defines fraud as theft or the conversion of University resources for personal gain. Resources may include, but are not limited to: cash, tangible property, and information. Employees have a fiduciary responsibility to appropriately use University resources of which they have been entrusted.
Fraud deterrence at BYU-Idaho is the responsibility of all members of the campus community, particularly administrative management. To effectively fulfill this charge depends on adherence to established policies, procedures, and internal controls. Periodic audits, system reviews, and other special analyses can assist management in fulfilling its responsibility. The Internal Audit Department and Campus Police are available to perform special audits or investigations. However, these resources should not be expected to substitute for line controls which should be in place to verify the integrity of day-to-day activities.
Anyone having knowledge of misuse or misappropriation of University resources has an obligation to report misconduct to appropriate University officials. Normally, reporting would be through line management. If there is a known or suspected fraud involvement by person(s) in line management, reporting should be through the Director of Personnel Services, Internal Audit, Campus Police, or an administrative level manager above the known or suspected level of involvement.
A department should handle one-time or very immaterial cases of fraud with appropriate prudence and restraint. Personnel Services along with the appropriate vice president(s) will handle more substantial cases of fraud involving damages to the University, repetitive acts, or serious violations of University policy. When deemed necessary, allegations may be verified through audit or other investigative procedures. Persons conducting an investigation will keep source information confidential.
All instances, whether one-time/immaterial or more serious cases, must be reported in writing to the Director of Personnel Services.
Normally, fraudulent activities will result in termination of University employment, legal prosecution, and restitution. After considering all available information, the President's Staff, in consultation with line management, will determine final disciplinary action.
(See also Policy 3-6: Reporting of Fraudulent Activity)
Travel - Private Aircraft (1-9)I. PURPOSE
To outline the policy and conditions under which employees are permitted to use private aircraft for University work.
II. POLICY
The sole justification for any University employee flying in the course of his employment duties in any aircraft that is not a scheduled airline or a charter flight on an airline that has received CAB certification shall be that the flight shall be necessary for the conduct of his work. No employee will make such flights merely for convenience. No unauthorized passenger will be allowed to accompany the employee on any such flight.
III. SPECIFIC APPROVAL
The University President is the only person authorized to approve flying by employees on other than scheduled airlines or charter flights by CAB certified airlines under the circumstances set forth in this statement of policy. The approval may be limited to specific flights or personnel, or it may concern a specified type or purpose of flights by an identified group of personnel.
IV. PROCEDURES
The following procedures must be observed on all flights:
1. Reconnaissance and other aerial photography or other flying must have a clear academic or research purpose.
2. All flights must be made within the standards set by the Federal Aviation Agency and the Department of Transportation.
3. All crew members must be properly licensed and trained for their particular assignments. For reconnaissance or aerial photography flights, the crew members shall usually consist of the following:
a. Licensed pilot with reconnaissance training.
b. Aerial Photographer (preferably a licensed pilot as an additional safety factor.)
c. An academic specialist when needed.
4. No Aircraft shall be used in conjunction with this policy unless the operator can present proof that the aircraft is certified under current FAA/DOT airworthiness standards.
5. Since this authorization is primarily directed toward reconnaissance and aerial photography flights, which require excellent weather, all flights during marginal or poor weather conditions are absolutely prohibited.
6. An employee will not serve as a pilot or member of the flight crew for any scheduled airline, charter flight, or private flight while on University business.
7. Employees must not travel in the private aircraft of any vendor.
Relationship with the News Media (1-11)I. PURPOSE
To outline and clarify the guidelines that have been established at BYU-Idaho for dealing with the news media. These guidelines include measures to follow when approached by representatives from the media as well as steps to take in submitting appropriate news material to the media.
II. POLICY
A. It is BYU-Idaho's desire to maintain an attitude of openness with the news media.
1. Personnel in each department or area should feel free to respond to questions by the media concerning their department or area. If they are concerned about the response, they are welcome to contact Media Relations for assistance.
2. Questions raised by the news media about an area other than the one an employee represents or about the university in general should be referred to that area or to Media Relations for comment.
3. In order to avoid confusion or duplication, and to assist the university in building strong relationships with news media, please notify Media Relations of contacts or interviews with media representatives.
B. To release material to the media, the proper procedure is to do so through Media Relations.
III. PROCEDURES
A. When approached by a representative from the news media, the following guidelines are suggested:
1. If the issue relates to one's own area, one should feel free to respond. (It is assumed that the planetarium director knows most about the planetarium, the ag chairman most about the ag program, etc.) As a courtesy and to ensure successful communications, the appropriate department head and Media Relations should be notified before an information, if possible.
2. If questions are raised regarding issues about which one is not informed, it is acceptable to simply state, "I don't know." It is important that any information given should be accurate and that one be able to substantiate whatever statements are made. One should carefully consider if he wants to make a statement and may choose to respond simply by stating, "No comment."
3. If issues are raised about areas other than what one represents or about the university in general, the media should be referred to that department or to Media Relations for comment.
4. Issues of a sensitive or controversial nature might best be answered with a statement prepared in cooperation with the Public Relations Office and Media Relations and the department involved, subject to appropriate review by the appropriate supervisor. Such a method of response provides the opportunity to thoroughly think through the issue and its ramifications and to respond accordingly. Such a statement should be anticipated and prepared in advance of any contact with the media, or the media should be informed that a formal statement is forthcoming.
5. When caught off guard by a reporter, any response can be difficult and frightening. One should be aware that:
a. Anything said could be quoted.
b. When called by telephone unexpectedly, one can ask for time to prepare, i.e., "let me check my notes; I will call you right back."
c. If asked in advance for an interview, one should feel free to ask what questions he will be expected to answer.
B. When a person or department desires to release information to the media, the proper procedure is to do so through the Media Relations. Qualified personnel, familiar with university policy and having the contacts and organization to effectively get news to the public, are available. Using Media Relations helps to ensure that information going to the public will portray a positive and accurate image of BYU-Idaho.
University's Permanent Art Collection (1-12)I. PURPOSE
To outline the University's policy with respect to the acquisition, maintenance, and disposition of art works purchased by or donated to BYU-Idaho.
II. POLICY
A. All art works, either two- or three-dimensional, purchased by or donated to BYU-Idaho will be considered part of the BYU-Idaho permanent art collection, and will remain as such unless properly disposed of according to this policy.
B. It will be acknowledged that the disposition of the BYU-Idaho permanent art collection rests ultimately with the President of BYU-Idaho.
C. For practical purposes, authority for the acquisition or disposition of art works becoming part of the BYU-Idaho permanent collection will be delegated to the BYU-Idaho Art Department. The Art Department will have authority to:
1. Purchase art works for the BYU-Idaho permanent collection as funds become available for that purpose.
2. Determine which art works do or do not contribute to the cultural atmosphere or the academic program at BYU-Idaho.
3. Be responsible for the sales, transfer, or trade of any art work and determine the minimum price acceptable in any transaction.
4. Govern the storage, preservation, restoration and display of all art works in the BYU-Idaho permanent collection.
5. Accept donations that will become part of the BYU-Idaho permanent art collection after receiving clearance from the Division Dean.
D. Any and all money or goods received in exchange for any part of the BYU-Idaho permanent art collection will be designated 'restricted' or 'unrestricted' as determined by the Division Dean, Academic Vice President, and President of the University.
E. The Art Department will have custodial responsibility for paintings in the permanent collection which will include:
1. Maintaining a current inventory.
2. Authorizing any movement of paintings from one location to another and the recording of those locations.
3. Making periodic inspections.
4. Sending an annual report listing paintings, their current location and/or disposition to the President with a copy to the Development Office.
I. PURPOSE
The purpose of this policy is to assist BYU-Idaho employees who are considering involvement in private touring enterprises to understand their employment commitment to BYU-Idaho and The Church Educational System and to know the expectations, guidelines, and restrictions they must adhere to relative to that involvement.
II. REFERENCES
1. "CES Policy regarding Conducting Private Travel Tours", as outlined in March, 1980, issue of "The Growing Edge."
2. Personnel policy No. 2-2G, Conflict of Interest and Policy 5-7.
III. DEFINITIONS
1. Conflict of Interest: Conflict of Interest exists where personal interests affect University employment in terms of productivity, time worked, improper influence, and other factors.
2. Private Tour Involvement: Private Tour Involvement herein refers to specific involvement in tour programs owned and operated by or utilizing BYU-Idaho full-time employees.
3. CES: The Church Educational System.
IV. POLICY
A. Request for Approval
BYU-Idaho employees do not need approval from the University administration to own or operate a private tour business, so long as said business does not implicate the University, CES, or the Church and does not interfere with the employee's own commitment to the University in time and energy. As a courtesy and to help insure that an employee so involved understands and is in compliance with the above-mentioned statement, it is recommended that the employee report his/her involvement in such a private tour business through the Advancement Vice President. This notification should be in writing and should include: 1) a general statement of purpose and scope of the involvement, 2) the name of the sponsoring company, 3) the names of all BYU-Idaho employees involved. It is further recommended that the employee inform in writing his/her immediate supervisor, on an annual basis, of any proposed tour involvement for the academic year.
In order to avoid confusion in the mind of the public, and in order to help avoid any situation where an employee could use his/her University position to influence business transactions to their personal benefit or to any business in which they have an interest, it is understood that employees shall not be approved to participate in BYU-Idaho sponsored tours without special permission from the Advancement Vice President, so long as they are involved in private travel programs.
It is understood that BYU-Idaho faculty and/or staff desiring to work for a private tour business owned and operated by other BYU-Idaho employees or anyone else, may do so without restrictions, provided that this is done on their own time and that they are in compliance with the above-stated policy.
BYU-Idaho employees who are or do become involved with private travel programs are cautioned to work through reputable tour agencies and/or wholesalers with established proven records. It is further suggested that such agencies show financial stability and/or be bonded and that the said employees also look into the benefits of being personally bonded.
It is understood that this policy supersedes any previous agreement or commitment between any BYU-Idaho employee and the administration of this institution regarding private tour participation.
B. Implied Affiliation with the LDS Church, BYU-Idaho, and CES
1. BYU-Idaho, CES and the LDS Church assume no legal responsibility or liability for any employee engaged in private tours.
2. Because of the possibility of misunderstanding, every effort should be made by a BYU-Idaho employee involved with private tours to eliminate any implied affiliation of that tour with BYU-Idaho, CES or the LDS Church. To do this, a disclaimer shall be included on any brochure or correspondence, indicating that such tours are not sponsored by the LDS Church, BYU-Idaho, or CES.
(Note: It shall be permissible in such promotional brochures to list accurate, professional, biographical information-including current and past occupational assignments for the private tour director and others. This is why the disclaimer is required.)
3. It is also understood that BYU-Idaho, CES and/or LDS Church stationery, letterhead, logos, etc., shall not be utilized in disseminating private tour brochures and materials.
4. BYU-Idaho personnel must make up their own recruitment lists, which may include students they personally know to be interested in a tour. However, they may not use lists of students or lists of participants in previous BYU-Idaho or BYU Travel Study Department tours in preparing their own lists. They are to avoid putting any pressure on students or their parents to enroll in private travel tours.
5. Reference shall not be made to any course of study at BYU-Idaho or in the CES system, and CES and BYU-Idaho credit cannot be given as a part of a private tour.
C. Tour Scheduling
BYU-Idaho employees may schedule or be involved in private tours at any time which does not conflict with the regular school contract year. It is understood that normally an employee shall not schedule a private tour that would in any way conflict with his/her University contractual obligation. Should a rare circumstance require the employee to schedule a private tour that would conflict or overlap with his BYU-Idaho contract agreement, he must:
1. Clear with his immediate supervisor for permission
2. Understand that his salary will be deducted for the working day or days he will miss
(Note: Should an employee on a private tour be involved in an emergency and be unable to get home to meet his contract obligations, he shall notify his immediate supervisor as soon as possible. The circumstances shall dictate what, if any, reimbursement to the University would be necessary. A written copy of the details surrounding the emergency, including any action taken, shall be filed with the immediate supervisor, with carbon copies sent through channels to the appropriate vice president.)
D. Promotion of Private Tours on Campus
1. It is not permissible for BYU-Idaho employees or anyone else to promote private tours in the classroom. Discretion is to be used in responding to questions or inquiries from students and/or faculty regarding private tours while on campus or during the working day.
2. Except for nominal use, it is not permissible to use BYU-Idaho facilities, personnel, or supplies for private tour promotion. This includes, but is not limited to, office, office supplies, telephone, copy machine, secretarial time, etc.
3. It is not permissible to hold "promotion" nights on campus.
4. It is acceptable to buy advertising in the campus media. However, the following points should be adhered to:
a. Office telephone numbers shall not be listed when advertising in the University media.
b. Although a faculty or staff member may mention his/her name in campus media advertising, one's University position should not be mentioned. Where applicable, the earned title "Doctor" may be used by the employee for on- or off- campus promotion.
c. A "disclaimer clause," such as "This is not a BYU-Idaho, CES, or an LDS Church sponsored tour" must appear or be used in the advertisement.
d. Posters promoting private tours may not be displayed on campus. This is in keeping with a Church Educational System policy which prohibits promotion of private tours in CES buildings and programs.
E. Promotion of Private Tours Off-Campus
It is acceptable to buy advertising in any off-campus media. The following points should be adhered to:
1. No reference to BYU-Idaho or to one's affiliation with the University should be mentioned.
2. No reference shall be made to a BYU-Idaho campus telephone or address in off-campus advertising.
3. If the possibility exists that the media audience will associate the tour director with BYU-Idaho, CES, or the LDS Church, the disclaimer "This is not a BYU-Idaho, CES, or an LDS Church - sponsored tour" must be used or appear on such off-campus advertising.
F. Procedure for Handling Complaints of Violation to the Policy
Any complaints regarding violations of the approved BYU-Idaho tour policy shall be submitted to the Advancement Vice President. This office shall be responsible for notifying the individual concerned of said complaints and for determining the individual's response to the charges made. It is hoped that any problems can be worked out at this level. If this cannot be done, an appeal can be made to the Travel Study Committee to hear the case and pass judgment.
G. Right to Bid on BYU-Idaho Tours
BYU-Idaho employee-owned tour companies shall have the right to submit bids to provide goods and services for any BYU-Idaho-sponsored tour.
H. Coordination of Private Tour Schedules and Itineraries with University-Sponsored Tours
It is not considered to be in the best interests of the University or BYU-Idaho employees affiliated with private tours to coordinate either the schedules or itineraries of their tours. The private touring group should feel free to take tours when and where it wishes, according to the stipulations of this policy.
Employee Service Awards (1-14)Service award presentations provide BYU-Idaho management an opportunity to recognize employees for their many years of dedicated service. Employees should be honored during an occasion that will lend itself to providing appropriate recognition.
Awards are for service completed during the current calendar year. Generally, they are available by mid-March and should be presented soon thereafter.
Service award presentations should be a fun occasion where recipients are highlighted for their contributions and positive attributes. This occasion may also provide an opportunity for recipients to reflect back over the years they have been at BYU-Idaho and talk about some of the major changes they have seen during those years.
Options for honoring employees will vary depending on the size of the group and time constraints, but may include any of the following:
1. A nice luncheon or dinner. In addition to award recipients, those invited could include recipient spouses, division and/department heads, vice president, and peers of the recipient.
2. Department/division socials. Award recipients may receive their awards as part of regularly scheduled department/division socials. Care must be taken to ensure the significance of the award does not become overshadowed by other activities that would distract from making the recipient feel appropriately recognized and appreciated for their years of service.
3. A department/division get-together during the work day, if a luncheon or dinner cannot be scheduled. Attendees could include those listed for the luncheon or dinner. Nice refreshments should be served.
Each division/department covers the cost of their award recognition events.
Employees with 25 years of service and above (in five year increments) will also be honored by the President's Council each year. This does not replace award presentations by individual divisions and departments.
Employee and Student Labels and Lists (1-15)I. POLICY
The BYU-Idaho Computer Center (inside of the Information Technology office) is authorized to print student or employee name-and-address labels and lists for authorized use by campus departments. Multiple copies of return-address and other labels can also be printed for departmental or personal use.
The computer operations manager is also authorized to accept requests meeting the following criteria:
1. Labels containing employee names and addresses for use on wedding announcements of BYU-Idaho employees and immediate family members.
2. Lists or labels containing names and home addresses of prospective students for use by approved off-campus housing units to inform students of their services.
Any exception to the portion of this policy regarding employee lists must be approved by the Director of Personnel Services. Any exception to the portion of this policy regarding student lists must be approved by the registrar.
II. LABEL AND LIST PROCEDURE
1. The requester submits a competed Label and List Request Form to the manager of computer operations. The requester must describe what the labels will be used for, and the manager of computer operations will assure that the use complies with this policy. All requesters must have established a campus billing number so that the cost of printing the list or labels can be charged to that account. Campus departments will pay actual cost for the lists and labels requested. Lists and labels for personal or apartment-unit use will be billed actual cost with a $5 per batch minimum charge.
2. Requests for labels or lists may be made over the telephone to save time for the requester; however, the requester takes responsibility if the label or list request is not conveyed or interpreted accurately.
3. The computer operations manager will generally furnish printed labels or lists within 24 hours.
4. The requester is responsible to pick up printed material from the Computer Center.
University Guidelines for Copying (1-16)Article I Section 8 of the Constitution of the United States:
The Congress shall have Power To promote the Progress of Science and useful Arts, by securing for limited Times to Authors and Inventors the exclusive Right to their respective Writings and Discoveries;The U.S. Constitution provides the foundation upon which copyright law is based. Copyright owners have the exclusive right to reproduce, distribute, modify, display and publicly perform their works. Because of advances in technology individuals must increasingly be aware of copyright implications when using a wide range of materials. Copyright violations related to copying printed materials, materials in digital format, audio and video recordings, music, Internet transmissions, and computer programs and databases, create potential legal liability for the university and the individuals involved.
The University's policy is that all members of the BYU - Idaho community - faculty, staff, students, volunteers and patrons - must assume and operate as if:
1. Most materials (regardless of form, format, or notice) are copyrighted. If you cannot determine that a particular work is not copyrighted, you should assume that it is.
2. Permission is required for reproducing, distributing, modifying, displaying, and performing all copyrighted works. If permission is granted, follow all grantor's instructions. If permission is denied, do not use the materials. Permission may not be required in certain circumstances under the Fair Use doctrine. To act in "good faith"; an individual should consider the Fair Use Factors to determine if the intended use is fair use.
3. Each individual is responsible for obtaining permission(s). Ultimate responsibility for obtaining permission(s) rests with the individual. Members of the BYU - Idaho community who disregard this Copyright Policy may violate the Honor Code, the terms of their employment (jeopardizing their employment status), place themselves at risk for possible legal action, and incur personal liability.
4. The University is the copyright owner of works produced by and/or for the University. A copyright notice
© 2002 by Brigham Young University - Idaho All rights reserved
identifying Brigham Young University - Idaho as the copyright owner should be included on all products, publications and other items produced by and/or for departments, agencies, divisions, and all groups owned, operated or sponsored by Brigham Young University - Idaho.
The University Copyright Agent will inform and educate the BYU - Idaho community about the application of copyright principles. The Agent will also assist in documenting a good faith effort to comply with copyright requirements.
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Public Expression and Demonstration (1-17)I. APPLICATION FOR PUBLIC FORUM
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints sponsors BYU-Idaho to provide a university education in a wholesome atmosphere that nurtures spiritual growth and a strong testimony of the divinity of Jesus Christ. This atmosphere is preserved through commitment to conduct that reflects the ideals and principles of the Church.
The BYU-Idaho campus is not a public forum. However, as part of its intellectual climate, BYU-Idaho permits responsible public expression, events, and speakers. In order that such activities do not become disruptive of or in opposition to the purposes and uses of the university campus, all public expression events and speakers must be organized and approved in accordance with established University policy. All speakers on campus must comply with the BYU-Idaho Guest Speaker Policy (No. 1-4). All BYU-Idaho affiliated individuals and groups desiring to sponsor open public expression, such as rallies or gatherings, with or without preselected speakers, for the purpose of protest or demonstration on the BYU-Idaho campus must meet with a duly designated representative of the Public Relations Office and complete a Request for Public Expression or Demonstration form. Information required includes the date, time, and place; who is in charge of the event; who will attend the event; the purpose and planned content of the expression(s); and copies of all literature and other materials intended for display or distribution during the event.
II. APPROVAL OF REQUESTS
The request will be reviewed by the Public Relations Office and the applicant will be informed of approval, approval with conditions, or disapproval within five (5) working days. (Requests that require approval by the Executive Committee and the Board of Trustees must be submitted at least two months prior to the event. This includes any speaker whose program is designed for campus-wide consumption or any event not covered by existing institutional policy.) Upon explanation of exigent circumstances, the Public Relations Office may, at its sole discretion, shorten the time period for review.
The Public Relations Office will consider the following public expression standards in reviewing public expression requests:
1. Time, Place, and Manner Standards
- The event or expressions may not prevent or disrupt the effective operation of university functions or approved activities, such as classes, meetings, ceremonies, or other public events and the conduct of university business in university offices.
- The event or expressions may not obstruct the legitimate movement of any person about the campus, movement within any campus building, or access to any campus building (including residence halls).
- The event or expression may not be violent, a threat to individual or public safety, or destructive of university or personal property.
- The requested time and place must be available, adequate, and appropriate for the type of event planned.
- Only one event may be held in a specific location at one time. Events scheduled for the same time must be located at least 100 yards apart.
- The event must conform to the size of the location in which it is placed.
2. Content Standards
- The event or expressions may not contradict, be in opposition to, or attack or deride the teachings, doctrine, authority, or practices of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, or be in opposition to its general Church leaders.
- The event or expressions may not denigrate, defame, degrade, or be discourteous to individual persons.
- The event or expressions must strictly adhere to the Honor Code and must not be dishonest, illegal, unchaste, profane, or unduly disrespectful of others.
Once approval is granted, the event must occur on the date, in the time, place, and manner approved, and in accordance with the public expression standards. If a request is denied, the reason(s) for disapproval will be in writing and available to the applicant. Disapproved requests may be resubmitted in amended form. Appeals for denied requests may be submitted to the Advancement Vice President.
III. NON-BYU-Idaho ORGANIZATIONS AND SPEAKERS
For organizations, participants, and speakers not affiliated with BYU-Idaho, access to the activities for public expression is by formal, authorized invitation only. (See BYU-Idaho Guest Speaker Policy No. 1-4). Individuals or groups affiliated with BYU-Idaho desiring to invite a non-BYU-Idaho individual or organization to come on campus for public expression must meet with a representative of the Public Relations Office and must complete a Request for Public Expression or Demonstration form. Necessary information includes the information requested in the Request for Public Expression or Demonstration form; the name and status of the sponsored group or individual; and the speaker's or organization's general purpose, background, and activities.
The request for a non-BYU-Idaho speaker or organization will be received by the Public Relations Office and the applicant will be informed of approval, approval with conditions, or disapproval within five (5) working days. (Requests which require approval by the Executive Committee and the Board of Trustees must be submitted at least two months prior to the event.) Upon explanation of exigent circumstances, the Public Relations Office may, at its sole discretion, shorten the time period for review.
The Public Relations Office will consider the public expression standards above, plus the following standard in considering whether or not to extend an invitation:
- The general purposes and past activities of the proposed invited organization, participant, or speaker may not be contrary or in opposition to the teachings, doctrine, authority, or practices of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, or in opposition to general Church leaders.
Once approval is granted, the organization, participant, or speaker must be formally invited and the event must occur on the date, in the time, place, and manner approved, and in accordance with the public expression standards and, for speakers, the BYU-Idaho Guest Speaker Policy. If a request is denied, the reason(s) for disapproval will be in writing and available to the applicant. Disapproved requests may be resubmitted in amended form. Appeals for denied request may be submitted to the Advancement Vice President.
IV. ENFORCEMENT
Approved events and speakers may be monitored for compliance by the Campus Police. Any videotapes made of the event, participants, or speaker will only be used for law and public expression standards enforcement purposes. If the public expression standards are violated, the event may be terminated by the University and the University may take appropriate and lawful action. Costs of damages or litter collection as a result of an event will be borne by the sponsoring organization or individuals. Students or faculty violating the BYU-Idaho Honor Code may be disciplined according to the Honor Code Procedures. Persons violating state law or local ordinances may be subject to arrest or prosecution.
Electronic Mail (1-18)
(Revised March 4, 2004)
I. PURPOSETo establish the policy for use of electronic mail on the BYU-Idaho campus.
II. POLICYA. Official university messages to all employees and students may be sent through BYU-Idaho e-mail. Employees and students are expected to regularly check their e-mail accounts for official information. This policy is to assure that important BYU-Idaho communication is received in a timely and consistent manner.
All students and employees are responsible to check their BYU-Idaho e-mail accounts frequently.
BYU-Idaho e-mail is an official method of communicating with all students and employees.
Some official university information may no longer be sent through ground mail.
Students can choose to forward university information to another preferred e-mail account, but remain responsible for reading BYU-Idaho e-mail messages.
B. Acceptable use of electronic mail (e-mail) is based on the Honor Code, common sense, common decency, and civility. BYU-Idaho has provided e-mail to employees and students as a tool to further the mission of BYU-Idaho.
C. BYU-Idaho e-mail helps support instructional, service, and administrative functions and should never be used in any way that does not respect the mission, image, and reputation of BYU-Idaho. All users of the e-mail system provided by BYU-Idaho should understand that:
They agree to accept and adhere to this policy as part of the Honor Code.
The use of e-mail is a privilege and not a right. As owner of the BYU-Idaho e-mail system, BYU-Idaho has the right to remove e-mail accounts for any reason it deems necessary.
BYU-Idaho does not guarantee the privacy or confidentiality of e-mail messages. All messages are considered campus records.
BYU-Idaho reserves the right to monitor, inspect, copy, store, and disclose the contents of e-mail messages when it believes it is appropriate to prevent or correct improper use, satisfy a legal obligation, or insure proper operation of the e-mail facilities.
E-mail is not intended to serve as a repository for records of permanence or lasting value. Users should keep their e-mail cleaned up by archiving, saving, or purging messages older than four months. Messages older than six months are subject to automatic deletion.
Broadcasting messages sent via e-mail to all employees or all students are sent by permission of Public Relations. Broadcast e-mail messages are first sent to Internal Communications within Public Relations. These messages are screened before being sent campus wide to ensure approved content. (See Section III, Procedure.)
Failure to adhere to the minimum standards set forth by this document can result in disciplinary action and/or loss of e-mail privileges.
D. Unacceptable uses of e-mail include, but are not limited to the following:
Using e-mail for any purpose which violates federal or state laws.
Using e-mail for individual commercial gain, political purposes, and excessive or frivolous personal use.
Accessing, reading, or tampering with someone else's e-mail without permission.
Misrepresenting your identity or affiliation in e-mail communications.
Sending harassing, intimidating, abusive, or offensive material to or about others.
Intercepting, disrupting, or altering electronic communications.
Using someone else's identity and password or letting someone else use your identity and password.
Broadcasting messages to large lists of individuals without proper authority.
Excessive amounts of shared data stored in the e-mail post office.
Initiation or propagation of chain mail messages.
E. For specific policies and procedures regarding advertising through campus email, please see Policy 1-23.
III. PROCEDUREThe BYU-Idaho gray branding bar will distinguish official and executive campus e-mail from all others.
Official BYU-Idaho e-mail will be sent within one of the following categories:
Daily Update
A daily all-employee publication of general news and information assembled in one e-mail and sent at 4:45 p.m. M-F.
Important
"Important" messages are sent alone, separate from the Daily Update. They can be sent immediately or at the end of the day.
Examples of e-mails marked "important" could include:
Messages from the president
Messages from President=s Council
Immediate Physical Plant notices
Time-sensitive schedule changes
Deaths
Emergency
"Emergency" messages are sent alone, separate from the Daily Update. They can be sent immediately and could include:
Messages from the president
Messages from President=s Council
Weather warnings
Disasters and catastrophes
Evacuation notices
E-mail by groups
On campus e-mail lists are built and managed through the Server Management Department in Information Technology and Internal Communications within Public Relations. These lists provide specific information to targeted audiences.
Student Update
Four Student Updates are sent as follows:
Student Associations & Societies - Sent Monday at 4:40p.m. (Focuses on Association and Society messages)
Student Activities Update- Sent Tuesday at 4:40 p.m. (Focuses on Student Activities program)
Student Update - Sent Wednesday at 4:40 p.m. (General information for students)
Important - Sent as needed and containing official university notification or information that must be read.
Caution should be exercised when sending large attachments, particularly to students who have a 25 MB limit imposed on their mailboxes. Emails distributed simultaneously to large numbers of people, including those distributed through University Communications, should not exceed a maximum size of 100K, including attachments. Attachments larger than 100K should be converted to HTML format, stored in a public location, such as a web server, and accessed via a hypertext link in the email message.
Campus Scheduling Policy: University Sponsored Events (1-19)
(Approved January 31, 2003; updated April 16, 2004)
PurposeTo provide campus groups the procedure, priority, and standards for using University facilities.
Guiding PrinciplesUniversity events must benefit the students and relate to the institutional mission. Events must have a clear, defined purpose.
Most campus space is considered multi-use space and will be scheduled to meet institutional priorities. Campus space policies will be practical, consistent, and will be communicated to all constituents.
Policies
- Event space will be allocated on a priority basis as follows:
a. Students (academic classes and activities).
b. University wards and stakes (on Sundays and Monday evenings from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM).
c. University departments.
d. Institutional needs.
e. Community needs.
- Monday evenings from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM are reserved for family home evenings. Any exception to this policy will need prior approval by President's Council.
- Tuesday evenings are no longer solely reserved for ward and stake activities. Classrooms may now be reserved for other purposes on Tuesday nights. However, bishops and stake presidents will continue to have first priority to their assigned offices on Tuesday evenings after 5:30 PM for the purpose of conducting interviews, etc.
- Events must consider risks, liability, students' time, and impact on employee supervision.
- Events must be budgeted to avoid undue financial burden.
- Events must be affordable to all students. Fees charged must be reasonable, consistent, and protect the institution's tax-exempt status.
- Events must comply with all University safety regulations.
- Events must be compatible with all University objectives and standards.
- Events are not allowed to promote private enterprise or products.
- The appropriate vice president or designee will evaluate and authorize events.
- Departments who seek to co-sponsor University events with non-university entities must complete an Event Request Form and have the event approved by the Events Council.
- Event sponsors will ensure that institutional policies and procedures are followed.
- Policies for event scheduling, and regulations that control the care of space and equipment will be posted on the University web site.
- Events must be scheduled in accordance with institutional priorities.
a. All events are scheduled and calendared through Campus Scheduling.
b. Major University sponsored events are coordinated at a scheduling meeting
held three times a year at the beginning of each semester.
c. Individuals are not authorized to sponsor campus wide programs and activities.
d. Event sponsors are responsible to schedule and calendar events.
e. Event sponsors must use and schedule campus support services (Custodial,
Media Services (lights and sound), University Police, Ticket Office).
- Professionally catered dinners, luncheons, banquets, and other food-related events must be scheduled and provided through University Food Service Catering. Professional catering will not be allowed on campus.
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- The BYU-Idaho Ticket Office must manage ticket sales and money collection.
- The Events Council will evaluate events to ensure appropriate control and service.
a. Commercial food or personally prepared food can be brought on campus
by the user for scheduled events except in the Manwaring Center.
b. Campus Scheduling will provide the food policies for each facility. These
policies are to be followed.
Procedures
- Assure event has a student or institutional purpose.
- Assure event follows event guidelines and principles.
- Have vice president or his designee approve the event.
- Schedule the event, event set-up, and take-down with Campus Scheduling, 496-2248.
- Campus Scheduling will send the event sponsor an event confirmation.
- Event sponsor must make arrangements with Custodial, Media Services, University Police, and Food Services if services are required.
- Sponsor must have an event coordinator present to properly oversee and supervise the event.
- All health and safety EMERGENCIES should be phoned into University Police, 496-3000.
- Microphone set-ups are routinely taken care of by Media Services, responding to a schedule from Campus Scheduling. Other set-ups must be scheduled through Campus Scheduling. Generally, more elaborate sound will involve a fee.
- Office furniture, chairs, pianos, etc. cannot be moved to other rooms. When a standard room set up is changed, all items must be returned to the original set up at the end of the event.
- User must follow any special regulation for care use and cleaning of space used.
- Fill out an evaluation form to provide feedback and suggestions.
Campus Scheduling Policy: BYU-Idaho Campus Stakes Scheduling Policy (1-20)
(Approved January 31, 2003, updated April 16, 2004)
Purpose
To provide Campus Stakes the procedure, priority, and standards for using University facilities.
Guiding Principles
University events must benefit the students and relate to the institutional mission. Events must have a clear, defined purpose.
Most campus space is considered multi-use space and will be scheduled to meet institutional priorities. Campus space policies will be practical, consistent, and will be communicated to all constituents.
1. General Stake/Ward Policies
- All health and safety EMERGENCIES should be phoned into University Police, 496-3000.
- All ward and stake meetings are scheduled through Campus Scheduling, 496-2248. Routine Sunday room schedules and room set-ups are communicated to Campus Scheduling. These schedules should be updated at the beginning of each semester to represent current needs.
- Wards and stakes may schedule the Taylor and Hinckley Chapels on Sundays and throughout the week for all chapel appropriate events. Church guidelines regarding chapel use should be followed.
- Keys for the motorized room partitions in the Hinckley and Taylor are available to a Stake PFR. Call Doug Watson, 496-2422 for authorization and training.
- TEC cabinets are provided in most classrooms and are available for use by wards for showing a video on the large screen at the head of the room. Instructions are found at: http://www.byui.edu/it/ITChanges/TecSystem.htm. The password this semester for the TEC System is - 10, 2, 3, 10. Please call Media Services at 496-2400 for a new password each semester.
- Routine microphone set-ups are made by Media Services, responding to instructions from Campus Scheduling. Special set-ups are scheduled through Campus Scheduling. Generally, more elaborate sound set-ups will involve a fee.
- Special electronic equipment, more elaborate lights and sound, and provisions for Power- Point presentations which would necessitate a full-time employee, generally will not be accommodated on Sunday and Monday evenings. Exceptions include campus-wide events such as six-stake firesides, CES firesides, etc.
- When standard room set-up is changed, all items should be returned to their original set-up at the end of an event.
- Office furniture, chairs, pianos, etc. should not be moved to other rooms.
- Professionally catered dinners, luncheons, banquets, and other food-related events are scheduled through and provided by University Food Service Catering. Professional catering is not allowed on campus.
- Commercial food or personally prepared food can be brought on campus
by the user for scheduled events except for events that are scheduled in
the Manwaring Center.
- Campus Scheduling will instruct users as to the food policies for each facility.
These policies are to be followed.
2. Sunday Set Up
- Every weekend a representative is on call for all campus departments, including custodial, heat and air conditioning, plumbing, electrical, media services, etc. If you have an URGENT facility need contact University Police at 496-3000, and/or a stake PFR. For needs in the Manwaring Center go to the Manwaring Center Information Desk.
- If a door is routinely found locked on Sunday morning, it may be that the room has not been scheduled. Call Campus Scheduling, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM., 496-2248, to make changes.
- Major areas, with movable chairs such as the Taylor or Hinckley Cultural Halls, are set up Saturday evening for the Sunday morning meetings. If a ward or group alters these standard set-ups, they should replace the furniture at the end of their meeting or event. Microphone set-ups for church meetings are routinely taken care of by Media Services, responding to a schedule from Campus Scheduling. Special set ups are scheduled through Campus Scheduling. Generally, more elaborate sound requirements will involve a fee.
3. Sunday Events - Firesides, Multi-Stake Firesides and Conferences
- The first Sunday schedule of the day will be set up on Saturday evening. If wards have meetings or events that require a change in set-up, ward members should make those changes themselves. At the end of that meeting, ward members should return the furniture to its original set-up.
- Stake or Multi-stake events that are scheduled in advance and require a special set-up for large groups will be set up by Campus Custodial. A campus custodial representative and a Media Services representative, responsible for lights and sound, will be at each stake and multi-stake fireside or conference. This person will be available approximately one hour before the event begins and remain there through the end of the event.
4. Monday -Tuesday Events
- At the beginning of each semester wards and stakes are to submit their meeting schedules for the upcoming semester to Campus Scheduling. After these schedules are in place, the space is available on a first-come-first serve basis.
- Ward and stake activities and functions should be planned for Sunday (all day) and Monday, 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM, which time is reserved for family home evenings. Any exceptions to this Family Home Evening policy will need prior approval by President's Council.
- Tuesday evenings are no longer solely reserved for ward and stake activities. Classrooms may now be reserved for other purposes on Tuesday nights. However, bishops and stake presidents will continue having first priority to their assigned offices Tuesday evenings after 5:30 PM for the purpose of conducting interviews, etc. Wards and stakes will no longer be limited to holding their activities on Tuesday nights.
5. What You Can Do for the University
- Please don't use department and office computers and personal equipment or items.
- Please have a designated stake representative contact Campus Scheduling when routine set-ups are altered or canceled. This is particularly important for Stake Conference Sundays, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and semester breaks. Please contact Campus Scheduling at least one week in advance of these breaks.
- Call a stake physical facilities representative (high councilor) who can train ward and stake personnel on official facility and scheduling policies.
- Each ward should call a ward physical facilities representative (PFR).
Training Sequence1. Approval of stake presidents.
2. University will meet and train stake PFR.
3. Stake PFR to train ward and stake councils each semester.
4. University assists in training ward PFR each semester.
Campus Scheduling Policy: Community Use of University Facilities (1-21)
(Approved January 31, 2003; updated April 16, 2004; updated May 31, 2006)
PurposeTo provide the Community the procedure, priority, and standards for using University facilities.
Guiding PrinciplesGeneral public access to University facilities will be considered when facilities are not available in the community, and if scheduling does not displace or interfere with student programs.
Policies
- The general public may rent University facilities when all of the following apply:
a. The facility is unique and not available in the community.
b. Such scheduling does not displace students.
c. Financial costs are covered by the patron.
d. Event is approved by the Events Council.
e. Event complies with all University safety regulations.
f. Event does not place inordinate demands on campus support services.
g. Event is compatible with the standards of the University.
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- Policies and procedures, responsibilities, and privileges will be clearly defined.
- Events must be properly scheduled and calendared.
- No activities are to be held on Monday evenings between 7:30 PM and 9:00 PM. That time is reserved for family home evenings. Any exceptions to this policy will need prior approval by President's Council.
- Scheduling of facilities will be decided on an event-by-event basis.
- Depending on the facility, space cannot be approved more than six months ahead. Space will not be scheduled less than one month before the date of the event. Applications must be processed at Events Council, which is held the fourth Tuesday of each month.
- A confirmation document will be provided to the community user of University facilities when the event is scheduled which will state:
a. Facilities reserved
b. Services to be provided
c. Fees required
d. Policies to be observed
- Once approved by Events Council, Campus Scheduling will schedule and calendar the event and notify the user. The user must confirm the need of support services (Custodial, Media Services (lights and sound), University Police, Ticket Office, etc.).
- If an event requires additional support services to assist with the event, (Custodial, Media Services (lights and sound), University Police, etc.) the sponsoring organization will assume the additional cost.
- Fees will be reasonable, consistent, and protect the institution's tax-exempt status.
- Ticket sales and money collection must be coordinated with the BYU-Idaho Ticket Office.
- Professionally catered dinners, luncheons, banquets, and other food-related events must be scheduled and provided through University Food Service Catering. Professional catering will not be allowed on campus.
a. Commercial food or personally prepared food can be brought on campus
by the user for scheduled events except in the Manwaring Center.
b. Campus Scheduling will provide the food policies for each facility and
they must be adhered to.
- Events are not allowed to raise money, recruit participants, or promote products.
- Facilities are not available for promotion of programs of profit (private enterprise). BYU-Idaho will not subsidize any off-campus group.
- Community organizations may have a presence on campus to recruit BYU-Idaho students as their employees or interns only when they are invited by Student Employment, Placement, and Internship offices, and in accordance with University policy.
- Non-profit community agencies must submit a request through the Leadership and Service Institute to publicize volunteer opportunities with their organization.
- Wedding ceremonies may not be performed on campus.
a. For receptions, all food and/or beverage catering services must be
handled by the BYU-Idaho Catering Office. Except for specialty wedding
cakes, no outside catering company may be used.
b. Personally prepared food items may be provided only in outdoor locations.
The University will not provide refrigeration or heating for personally prepared
food items.
- Non-university stake and regional conferences can be scheduled in the Hart auditorium on Sunday. Non-university LDS Church entities are charged room rental fees only.
- Governmental departments are allowed to use University facilities for informational meetings and hearings with Facility Management Council approval.
Procedures
- Event approval is requested by completing the Event Request Form available at Campus Scheduling, 496-2248. The event request is submitted to Events Council (held every 4th Tuesday) for review and approval. Once events are approved, Campus Scheduling will schedule and calendar the event and notify the user.
- Previously approved events that have not been, or will not be altered, can be scheduled without being re-submitted to Events Council for approval.
- Once an event is approved, an Event Confirmation and Agreement form will be sent to requestor. Agreement portion must be signed and returned to Campus Scheduling.
- Some facilities have special requirements for the users. These regulations will be communicated to the user.
- All health and safety EMERGENCIES should be phoned into University Police, 496-3000.
- Microphone set-ups are routinely taken care of by Media Services, responding to a schedule from Campus Scheduling. Other set-ups must be scheduled through Campus Scheduling. Generally, more elaborate sound set-ups will involve a fee.
- Office furniture, chairs, pianos, etc. cannot be moved to other rooms. When a standard room set-up is changed, all items must be returned to the original set-up at the end of the event.
- At the completion of an event, the user must sign out with a designated campus host.
- We will invite the user to complete a suggestion and feedback survey.
Fee Schedule for Facility Use by Non-University OrganizationsBasic fee includes:
- Sound (1 mic and podium).
- House lights.
- Damage: Actual repair costs will be charged for damage or vandalism.
- For profit activities are not allowed in university facilities.
- Employees and charitable or non-profit organizations are charged 50% of stated use fee. No half-day minimum.
- + indicates fixed seating. All other rooms require chair and table set-up fee. See schedule at end of document.
Room Description
Room Capacity
Half Day
Basic Fee
1-4 hrsFull Day
Basic Fee
over 4 hrsManwaring Center
(No room charges for catered events)Half day fee
Full day fee
Special Events
(non wedding)#120
225$120
$200
MC Theater
230
$175
$300
Ballroom (per section)
300
$100
$160
West Ballroom (whole)
#627
1000$240
$400
Conference Rooms
15, 18
30$30
$50
HART BUILDING
Main Auditorium
4,377
$360
$600
Auxiliary
638
$175
$300
Pool
65
80 per hour
Field House
1615
$175
$300
Fitness Center
Not available for rent
Dance Studio
159
$120
$200
KIRKHAM BUILDING
Dance Studio
395
$120
$200
Theater-in-the-round (arena)
Not available for rent
Auditorium
+779
$240
$400
SNOW BUILDING
Drama Theater
+500
$175
$300
Concert Theater
+694
$175
$300
Recital Hall
+200
$88
$150
Classrooms
$36
$60
SMITH 240
+300
$88
$150
SMITH 340
+175
$70
$120
CLARKE 215
+180
$70
$120
CLARKE 312
110
$70
$120
AUSTIN 105
+178
$70
$120
ROMNEY 172
+175
$70
$120
TAYLOR BUILDING
Chapel only
Not available for rent
Chapel with cultural
Not available for rent
Cultural Hall
(per section)#199
461$70
$120
Room 120
+191
$70
$120
KIMBALL BUILDING
Not available for rent
HINCKLEY BUILDING
Chapel only
Not available for rent
Chapel with cultural
Not available for rent
Cultural Hall (whole)
1300
$240
$400
Cultural Hall
(Section A)#170
366$80
$150
Cultural Hall
(Section B)#163
349Multi-purpose
w/platform#113
243$100
$160
OUTDOOR FACILITIES
Picnic Pavilion
(non wedding)
NA
$150
$200
Garden Gazebo
(non wedding)
NA
$150
$200
Viking Stadium Field & Track
NA
$260
$500
Hart Practice Field
NA
$120
$200
Hart Softball Field
NA
$150
$250
Practice Field
NA
$120
$200
Baseball Field
NA
$150
$250
West Field
NA
$120
$200
Arboretum
NA
$120
$200
Indoor Arena
(see additional options below)NA
$300
$600
Outdoor Arenas
(see additional options below)NA
$300
$600
Riding Barn
(see additions options below) NANA
$300
$600
Additional options for rental of arenas and barns are as follows: - $10 per horse per hour-with one hour minimum
- Whole arena $100 per hour+ Requires no extra chair & table set-up fee.
# Capacity for dinner set-up.
EXTRA SERVICE FEES
Sound
-More than one mic or outdoor Set-up ($16/hr. per worker)
-Run Sound during event ($16/hr. per worker)Lighting
-Theatrical Set-up ($16/hr. per worker)
-Theatrical during event ($16/hr. per worker)Ticket Office ($12/hr. per worker)
Tables and Chairs
-Tables ($3.50 ea.)
-Chairs (.50 ea.)Special Set-up
-Risers: platform or choral (no matter how many) ($200)
-Hart Stage Extension ($250)
-Hart Sound Shell ($100)
-Marley Dance Floor ($300)Media Services
-Small portable sound system ($25)
-Large portable sound system ($50)
-Video Projector ($100)For items not listed, please contact Media Services, 496-2400
WEDDING RECEPTIONS
Wedding Receptions may be scheduled a maximum of six months in advance, and only at the locations listed.
Location Fee Employee Discount MC Special Events $200 + catering $150 + catering Picnic Pavilion (outdoor) $200 + catering $150 + catering Garden Gazebo (outdoor) $200 + catering $150 + catering Table and chair rental extra - Tables $3.50 ea. & Chairs $.50 ea.
Pyrotechnics Policy (1-22)
(Approved April 14, 2003)
PolicyThis policy covers outdoor pyrotechnics or fireworks on BYU-Idaho property. Indoor pyrotechnics or fireworks are not allowed. The intent of this policy is to comply with local and state fire codes and keep the property, patrons, and employees of BYU-Idaho safe. All uses of pyrotechnic materials must meet the requirements of the Safety and Fire Protection Office. A licensed Pyrotechnics contractor must perform all shows.
Procedures
1. Contractor must acquire the local city pyrotechnics permit and otherwise meet the requirements of any and all applicable city, county, and state laws or safety standards pertaining to permits, licensure, certificates of competency, and display methods. This will require, among other possible requirements, that the Contractor be in compliance with International Fire Code Chapter 33 (2000).
2. Contractor will provide to the BYU-Idaho Office of Safety and Fire Protection a photocopy of required permit from the city.
3. Contractor will provide to the Office of Safety and Fire Protection a copy of proof of insurance as a pyrotechnics contractor in the amount of no less than $1,000,000 naming Brigham Young University-Idaho as an additional insured.
4. Contractor will provide to the Office of Safety and Fire Protection a copy of the contractor's license as a pyrotechnician.
5. Contractor will schedule and plan all pyrotechnics shows through the Office of Safety and Fire Protection so that all proper procedures are followed and the safety of the students, patrons, and property of BYU-Idaho are not compromised. The Contractor will also notify the local fire department of the event at least 15 days in advance.
6. Contractor will plan with the Office of Safety and Fire Protection a fire watch in and around the fall out zone of scheduled shows. (Including rooftops and adjacent areas.) This watch must provide adequate personnel to monitor perimeters of the discharge until an "all clear" signal has been given.
7. Handling and launching of pyrotechnics shall be only under the direct supervision and control of the Contractor. The Contractor must have on site a duly authorized and properly trained individual to supervise all on-site operations. Use of remote ignition systems which are not under the direct control of on-site operators are not permitted. Discharge sites shall be positioned at distances meeting current National Fire Protection Association criteria and all discharge displays shall have a method for interrupting firing in the event of an unforeseen safety issue.
8. The Contractor is required to conduct an on-site safety assessment prior to and at the termination of the display. Appropriate criteria will be utilized to ensure the safety of spectators and property.
9. Contractor and/or contracting party are responsible for the cleanup of debris in and around the fall out zone, or to schedule the cleanup with Physical Plant Grounds Department at cost to the Contractor, department, or persons who hire the Contractor.
10. The Office of Safety and Fire Protection reserves the right to suspend or cancel any pyrotechnics shows at any time at its sole discretion if the above procedures are not met or if a threat to life or property is perceived.
On-Campus Publicity, Advertising, and Solicitations Policy (1-23)
(Approved June 16, 2003; revised August 2005)
This policy is intended to: (1) preserve the integrity of the Mission of BYU-Idaho, (2) secure the rights of students and faculty, and (3) safeguard the moral values and principles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. All solicitations, publicity, and advertising must be conducted in a manner in harmony with the standards and mission of BYU-Idaho.To go beyond the guidelines stated in this policy, present a detailed proposal to University Communications for consideration.
BYU-Idaho University Communications reserves the right to reject any publicity, advertising, solicitation, or communication not deemed appropriate.
Commercial Solicitations and AdvertisingSelling or soliciting by outside businesses, agencies, individuals, for-profit or not-for-profit organizations is prohibited on campus. BYU-Idaho does NOT allow advertising by outside entities on campus except as noted below:
- SCROLL: The Scroll is the official newspaper serving the BYU-Idaho campus and will accept appropriate advertising from the private business sector that is in harmony with university standards.
- SUMMIT MAGAZINE: Summit Magazine is the official alumni publication of BYU-Idaho and accepts appropriate advertising from the private sector through the office of Public Relations.
- NEWS & NOTES: News & Notes is the weekly employee newsletter and DOES NOT publish commercial advertising. A small want-ads section allows retirees and present employees to sell private items.
- COUPON BOOKS/CARDS: Non-campus coupon books or cards offering discounts MAY NOT be distributed on campus. However, BYU-Idaho student coupon books offering discounts on products and services may be distributed on campus by or with approval of the Advancement Office.
- EVENT PROGRAMS: No commercial advertising is allowed on event programs or the back of tickets. At the invitation of the institution, written recognition may be given.
- SPONSORSHIPS: Financial sponsorship or advertising by private business is not allowed on campus.
- I-MAGAZINE: i-magazine is a publication created by students for students serving the BYU-Idaho campus and will accept appropriate advertising from the private business sector that is in harmony with university standards.
- TELEPHONE DIRECTORY: The BYU-Idaho Telephone Directory will accept appropriate advertising from the private business sector that is in harmony with university standards.
Students participating in an academic course requiring the creation of a business entity are permitted to advertise and sell on campus subject to academic guidelines, signage policy, and the BYU-Idaho Style Guide. (Campus includes all university property and buildings including men's and women's residence halls.)
Publicity and PromotionsThis policy contains guidelines for students and employees regarding on-campus publicity of university programs. All publications, collateral, and promotions must comply with this policy and receive authorization before being placed or communicated on campus.
The McKay Library allows publicity and promotions as specified in the guidelines attached to this document.
POLICIES REGARDING HANGING POSTERS, MAKING VIDEOS, AND SIMILAR ACTIVITIES IN THE MCKAY LIBRARY An important part of the mission of the David O. McKay Library is to maintain an atmosphere conducive to learning "even by study and also by faith." Some activities occasionally attempted by individual students or campus organizations seriously interfere with this and are therefore not permitted. These include but are not necessarily limited to the following.
None of these activities may take place in the Library without specific permission from the Library Director or his designee. Some activities require permission from other university offices as well, as indicated. Failure to secure permission(s) may result in campus disciplinary action being taken.
1. Displaying posters, flyers, or any other form of printed advertisements. Bring these to the Library Administrative Office. If deemed acceptable, posters will be put up (and taken down) by Library staff. Generally, flyers are not permitted. Flyers found on tables, desks, workstations, etc. will be discarded.
2. Making video or audio recordings, or taking still photographs. These are extremely disruptive to study and learning. They also may violate an individual's right not to be filmed, recorded, or photographed without having given permission.
Students: Authorization for such activities that are part of a class assignment must be negotiated between your instructor and the Library Director. Be certain to discuss this at the time the assignment is given. If you wait until the last minute, it may not be possible to secure permission. "The work is due tomorrow" will not be sufficient reason for making an exception.3. Conducting surveys or interviews (whether recorded or not). Permission MUST be secured from appropriate campus administrators [e.g., dean or department chair and the Director of Institutional Research] before proceeding. A written statement of such permission must be presented when seeking authorization from the Library Director. Surveys approved by the Director of Institutional Research may be conducted in the plaza outside the Library without additional approval from the Library Director, but they may NOT be done inside the building without his consent.
4. Making announcements or otherwise drawing attention to yourself for the purpose of promoting an event. These are extremely disruptive to study and learning and will not be tolerated. If an emergency page is necessary, contact a worker at the circulation counter.
In rare instances it may be necessary to involve campus security personnel to disperse unauthorized activities. Sanction for such will be reserved to the Library Director or his designee. Neither library patrons nor student employees should initiate such involvement unless they feel an immediate danger to life or property.
PostersPosters are a common medium for campus promotion.
- STYLE: Any communication or promotional material sponsored by BYU-Idaho must incorporate the official BYU-Idaho Style Guide (www.byui.edu/style) and carry the appropriate logo.
- STANDARDS: Must be on poster-quality paper.
- SIZE: May be no larger than 14" x 22" and no smaller than 11" x 17".
- QUANTITY: No more than two posters per event per hallway are allowed.
- PROJECT MANAGEMENT: Self directed.
- APPROVAL: MC Information Desk, Hart 264, Snow 219, MC 394, Activities Communications Team.
- LOCATION: Attached to bulletin boards and/or wall railings by pins or clasps-no tape.
1. Austin: No poster rails. Bulletin board in main hallway.
2. Benson: Poster rails on first and second floors. Bulletin board on second floor.
3. Clarke: Poster rails on all three floors. Bulletin board, first floor, southwest entrance.
4. Hart: Poster rails on second floor only. Bulletin board in east hall, second floor.
5. Hinckley: Poster rails in first floor hallway.
6. Kimball: Poster rails on first and second floors, south end of building. Bulletin boards are assigned.
7. Kirkham: No poster rails. Bulletin boards at south entrance, first and second floor in west hallway.
8. Manwaring: Poster rails near Galley. Bulletin boards near ticket office and bowling alley.
9. McKay: Requires approval of Library Administrative Office.
10. Ricks: Poster rails on all floors. Bulletin boards are assigned.
11. Romney: Poster rails on all three floors. Some open bulletin boards on first and second floors.
12. Smith: Poster rails on all floors. Bulletin boards are assigned.
13. Snow: Poster rails in halls on first and second floors. Bulletin boards are assigned.
14. Spori: Rails are reserved for artwork. Bulletin boards in south entrance and stairways.
15. Taylor: Poster rails in first floor halls only. Bulletin board at southeast entrance.
16. Res. Halls: Bulletin board near offices.
EaselsEasels display larger posters for higher profile events.
- STYLE: Any communication or promotional material sponsored by BYU-Idaho must incorporate the official BYU-Idaho Style Guide (www.byui.edu/style) and carry the appropriate logo.
- SIZE: Posters displayed on easels must be 11" x 17" minimum, 24" x 36" maximum.
- LOCATION: Scheduled and placed by SCA. Total easels in a building: Austin (4), Benson (4), Hart (10), Hinckley (4), Kimball (4), Kirkham (4), Romney (3), Snow (10), Taylor (2), Manwaring Center (10). TAYLOR BLDG: May only announce Devotionals and/or Forums.
- PROJECT MANAGEMENT: Self directed.
- APPROVAL: MC Information Desk, Hart 264, Snow 219, MC 394, Activities Communications Team.
Flyers/HandbillsSmall, printed flyers and handbills may be used as promotion hand outs.
- STYLE: Any communication or promotional material sponsored by BYU-Idaho must incorporate the official BYU-Idaho Style Guide (www.byui.edu/style) and carry the appropriate logo.
- SIZE: May be no larger than 8.5" x 11".
- PROJECT MANAGEMENT: Self directed.
- APPROVAL: MC Information Desk, Hart 264, Snow 219, MC 394, Activities Communications Team.
- LOCATION: May be distributed hand-to-hand from information desks, offices, inside the Manwaring Center and outside its north entrances, the McKay Library outdoor quad, and inside the Hart Building. Flyers/handbills may be distributed hand-to-hand to off-campus housing units as approved by each apartment complex manager. Flyers/handbills may not be placed on cars.
Official university messages to all employees and students will be sent through BYU-Idaho e-mail. BYU-Idaho employees and students should regularly check their e-mail accounts for official information. This policy is to assure that important BYU-Idaho messages are communicated in a timely and consistent manner. E-mail messages, including text attachments, should be limited to a maximum size of 100K.
All-employee and all-student e-mails are first sent to Internal Communications within Public Relations. The messages are reviewed for content and appropriateness before being sent campus wide.
Official BYU-Idaho e-mail will be sent within one of the following categories:
A. Daily Update. A daily all-employee publication of general news and information assembled in one e-mail and sent at 4:45 PM M-F. The BYU-Idaho gray branding bar will distinguish official and executive campus e-mail from all others.
B. Important. 'Important' messages are sent alone, separate from the Daily Update. They can be sent immediately or at the end of the day. Examples of e-mails marked 'important' could include:
1. Messages from the president.
2. Messages from President's Council.
3. Immediate Physical Plant notices.
4. Time-sensitive schedule changes.
5. Deaths.C. Emergency. 'Emergency' messages are sent alone, separate from the Daily Update. They can be sent immediately and could include:
1. Messages from the president.
2. Messages from President's Council.
3. Weather warnings.
4. Disasters and catastrophes.
5. Evacuation notices.D. E-mail by groups. On campus e-mail lists are built and managed through Todd Smith in Information Technology and Bryce Rydalch in Internal Communications. These lists provide specific information to targeted audiences.
E. Student Update. Three Student Updates are sent as follows:
1. Student Associations and Societies. Sent Monday at 4:40 PM. (Focuses on Association and Society messages.)
2. Student Activities Update. Sent Tuesday at 4:40 PM. (Focuses on Student Activities program.)
3. Student Update. Sent Wednesday at 4:40 PM. (General information for students.)
4. Important. Sent as needed and containing official university notifications or information that must be read.The BYU-Idaho brand (gray bar) will banner the Student Update.
E-mail PostersElectronic posters sent to targeted mail lists.
- STYLE: Any communication or promotional material sponsored by BYU-Idaho must incorporate the official BYU-Idaho Style Guide and carry the appropriate logo. www.byui.edu/style.
- SIZE: Optimum file size for easiest downloading.
- PROJECT MANAGEMENT: Self directed.
- BREADTH: Targeted lists provided by clients. Not for mass distribution.
- APPROVAL/DISTRIBUTION: Internal Communications.
BYU-Idaho Homepage News and Promotion Blocks and HighlightsAreas on BYU-Idaho web site open for promotion and news distribution.
- STYLE: Any communication or promotional material sponsored by BYU-Idaho must incorporate the official BYU-Idaho Style Guide and carry the appropriate logo. www.byui.edu/style.
- LOCATIONS: BYU-Idaho home page.
- REQUIREMENTS: JPG image size 100w x 75h resolution (all in pixels). Hyperlink to info web page.
- PROJECT MANAGEMENT: Self directed.
- APPROVAL/PLACEMENT: University Communications.
My.byui.edu Web Page Promotion BannerArea on my.byui.edu web site open for promotion of student events.
- STYLE: Any communication or promotional material sponsored by BYU-Idaho must incorporate the official BYU-Idaho Style Guide (www.byui.edu/style) and carry the appropriate logo.
- LOCATIONS: My.byui.edu student log-in page.
- REQUIREMENTS: JPG image size 384w x 85h, resolution 72 (all in pixels). Hyperlink to info web page.
- PROJECT MANAGEMENT: Self directed.
- APPROVAL/PLACEMENT: Internal Communications.
BYU-Idaho Online Bulletin Board1. Advertisers are limited to BYU-Idaho students and employees and must supply a BYU-Idaho email address in order to use service (except housing contracts and retirees).
2. All advertising must be consistent with the standards of decency and good taste espoused by BYU-Idaho.
3. Items for sale must be the advertiser's personal property.
4. No commercial businesses.
a. Advertisers may post ads to offer an individual service (typing, mending, ski waxing, etc.), but advertising a business to earn a substantial portion of your living is not the purpose of this service.
b. Repetitive selling of the same item or product is considered a commercial business and will not be approved.
c. Disguised or veiled advertising by students or employees for commercial businesses is prohibited.
5. The Housing link on BYU-Idaho Home Page must be used to advertise housing contracts. They can be posted for 30 days.
6. The classified ads (other than housing contracts) will remain posted for two weeks.
7. The Ride Board category can only be used by someone entering a valid BYU-Idaho username and password.
8. BYU Idaho is not responsible for any items or services offered or purchased using this web site. It is the sole responsibility of the individual purchasing an item or service to verify its validity, value, and appropriateness. Special precautions should be taken in offering or obtaining rides from any individual.
9. Online classified advertising may also be placed in the Scroll online newspaper.
- PROJECT MANAGEMENT: Self directed.
Student AdsStudent personal ads may be displayed on note cards posted on bulletin boards.
- STYLE: Student personal ads must be done in good taste and dated.
- SIZE: Student personal ads must be on 3" x 5" note cards.
- PLACEMENT/LOCATION: Student personal ads are displayed only on approved bulletin boards in the Austin, Hart east hall, Manwaring Center 1st floor, and Snow 2nd floor near elevator. Students are responsible for placing and removing their own ad cards.
- APPROVAL: MC Information Desk, Hart 264, Snow 219.
Ground SignsWeatherproof signs that are placed around campus on a temporary basis.
- STYLE: Any communication or promotional material sponsored by BYU-Idaho must incorporate the official BYU-Idaho Style Guide (www.byui.edu/style) and carry the appropriate logo.
- SIZE: Ground signs may be no larger than 14" x 22" and stand no taller than 3', unless otherwise approved.
- PROJECT MANAGEMENT: Self directed.
- APPROVAL/PLACEMENT: Pre-approval by Internal Communications.
Table TentsTable tents are advertisements displayed three dimensionally on tables and counters.
- STYLE: Any communication or promotional material sponsored by BYU-Idaho must incorporate the official BYU-Idaho Style Guide (www.byui.edu/style) and carry the appropriate logo.
- SIZE: Must be no larger than 8.5" x 11".
- QUANTITY: One table tent per table or counter top may be displayed in designated campus buildings.
- PROJECT MANAGEMENT: Self directed.
- APPROVAL/PLACEMENT: Pre-approval by Internal Communications.
- LOCATION: Tables and countertops in Kimball, Smith, Taylor and Manwaring Center. Manwaring Center food services tables require the approval of the Director of Food Services.
BannersFlexible, weatherproof signs for display inside or outside that hang freely without frames.
- STYLE: Any communication or promotional material sponsored by BYU-Idaho must incorporate the official BYU-Idaho Style Guide (www.byui.edu/style) and carry the appropriate logo.
- SIZE: Pre-approved on a case-by-case basis.
- PROJECT MANAGEMENT: Self directed.
- APPROVAL/PLACEMENT: Pre-approval by Internal Communications.
KiosksOutdoor weather-protected kiosks displaying large format advertisements.
- STYLE: Any communication or promotional material sponsored by BYU-Idaho must incorporate the official BYU-Idaho Style Guide (www.byui.edu/style) and carry the appropriate logo.
- SIZE: Kiosks will hold posters 44.5" x 45" (1), 22" x 45" (2), or 22" x 22" (4).
- PROJECT MANAGEMENT: University Communications.
- One panel of each kiosk (four total panels) may be assigned to approved participants.
- Occasionally, University Communications may need to access and utilize panels assigned to other participants for key institutional messages. In these cases, notification and coordination will be provided at the earliest possible date.
- Each panel is to be maintained by the assigned participant including the placement and removal of information.
- The approved participant must ensure that all information promoted in their panel is appropriate and follows branding and terminology guidelines. University Communications will monitor all kiosk panels as occasion dictates and reserves the right to remove unacceptable materials without prior notice.
- A key will be distributed through University Communications to the assigned responsible party. No duplicate keys are to be made and all keys should be returned to University Communications.
- Scheduling of panels will be controlled by the assigned participant.
- The University Communications panel may be reserved for one week per campaign. Additional days/weeks may be added if no other reservations have been made.
- LOCATIONS:
Location 1: South side of Manwaring Center.
Location 2: Sidewalk intersection east of Hart Building.
Location 3: McKay Library quad.
Location 4: Northwest of the Hinckley Building.
Large Format SignsLarge format signs such as indoor kiosks, movie posters, vertical framed banners (Olympic banners), and 4' x 8' billboard type signs.
- STYLE: Any communication or promotional material sponsored by BYU-Idaho must incorporate the official BYU-Idaho Style Guide (www.byui.edu/style) and carry the appropriate logo.
- SIZE: Pre-approved on a case-by-case basis.
- PROJECT MANAGEMENT: University Communications.
- LOCATIONS: Approved by University Communications.
MultimediaMultimedia promotions, video commercials, and a news magazine.
- STYLE: Any communication or promotional material sponsored by BYU-Idaho must incorporate the official BYU-Idaho Style Guide (www.byui.edu/style) and carry the appropriate logo.
- PROJECT MANAGEMENT: University Communications.
Classified Ads in the Campus Newsletter (1-24)
(Approved August 5, 2003)
- All advertising may, or may not, be published based upon the sole discretion of BYU-Idaho.
- Advertisers are limited to Ricks/BYU-Idaho employees and retirees.
- Items for sale must be the advertiser's personal property.
- Services offered for a fee may be advertised once a semester by employees and retirees. These services must be part-time work that does not conflict with the employees obligations at BYU-Idaho.
- All advertising must be consistent with the standards of decency and good taste espoused by BYU-Idaho.
- Ads will be published only once unless resubmitted. Resubmission of an advertisement does not guarantee placement.
- No commercial businesses advertising:
a. Advertising items that earn significant portion of income.
b. Repetitive selling of the same items is considered a commercial business.
c. Disguised or veiled advertising for commercial businesses is prohibited.
Joint Book Publishing Policy (1-25)
(Approved November 20, 2003)
I. Statement of PurposeFrequently requests or proposals are received concerning joint publishing projects between BYU-Idaho and outside sources. Except in rare circumstances such proposals are not given favorable consideration. The decision to enter into such relationships is left exclusively to President's Council.
II. Policy
- BYU-Idaho will generally not consider, except in rare circumstances based on institutional need or interest and Advancement objectives, jointly publishing books or other materials with off-campus sources.
- Requests for such participation must be approved up through University Communications (Public Relations Office) to the President's Council.
- Manuscripts, unpublished books or other material created and donated to the University by off-campus sources which have institutional interest will be bound and archived in the David O. McKay Library.
Video/Audio Production and Distribution (1-26)
(Approved by President's Council on May 27, 2005)
- Statement of Purpose
This policy covers two issues concerning video/audio production and distribution.
- Video/audio productions created both on- and off-campus by academic and administrative departments (colleges, classes, faculty, employees, and students).
- BYU-Idaho recordings (both video and/or audio) of speeches and programs involving the University President and all University programs: devotionals, forums, dedications, employee meetings, President Club programs, etc.
- Policy and Procedure
- Video/audio productions created by academic and administrative departments (colleges, classes, faculty, employees, and students).
In general, BYU-Idaho will not produce or release video/audio presentations for wide-scale distribution.
Any media creation produced on campus or by University employees or students which is intended for use on- or off-campus (other than class assignments) may not be distributed, reproduced, broadcast, or provided to any off-campus entity for the purpose of viewing, distributing, reproducing, or broadcasting without prior approval from President's Council.
President's Council approval is required in order to manage the release or distribution of approved productions. This protects the University's legal rights, ensures appropriate quality and content, and preserves the University's brand identity.
Where approval is sought, the video presentation must be submitted in sufficient time for review prior to release. To facilitate approval, a description of the project, its use and distribution, must also be provided. Along with video or media production, all legal rights concerning the content, including copyright releases, personal appearance releases, or music clearances, must be obtained. All personal appearance releases must be obtained by the Public Relations Office.
BYU-Idaho video/audio recordings of University programs.
Except for approved institutional purposes, BYU-Idaho will not release or distribute video/audio recordings of University programs, employee meetings, special events, dedications, devotionals, forums, or other activities occurring on- or off-campus on a wide-scale basis.
A request to record for the intent to release such programs can only be secured through President's Council. To the extent that such events are recorded, their use, release, or distribution, in whole or in part, may only be approved by President's Council.
President's Council reserves the right to withhold the release of any program. Some programs will not be released under any circumstance.
All recordings will be archived by Media Services. Access to and availability of these recording is defined by the following:
Secured recordings: Certain of these recordings are not released under any circumstance. Others are not released to the general public, but are intended for specific university audiences: faculty, employees, and students or in some cases all three. These recordings are archived in Media Services and can be accessed upon request by the approved audiences. The Library will control these recordings and will load them on equipment for viewing or listening.
Limited use recordings: These recordings are released for University use. They may be checked out by employees and faculty for educational purposes and played to campus audiences: employees, faculty and students. These recordings are not to be copied, distributed, or removed from campus for general audience viewing.
General recordings: These recordings are released for general use. They are available on KBYI/KBYR FM, KBYU-TV and BYU-TV etc., and can be checked out, viewed, and shown as desired.
Building Access Policy (1-27)
(Approved November 1, 2004 by President's Council)
I. PurposeThe purpose of this policy is to establish guidelines for after-hours access to campus buildings; to promote the safety of employees, students, and others; and to provide security for university property.
II. Philosophy
Employees and students should have access to campus facilities after hours as needed for legitimate purposes. Policies should be in place to provide for the safety of those entering the buildings after hours and for the security of university property.
III. Policy
Building Access
BUILDING
OPEN
CLOSE
DAYS
Academic Buildings
6 a.m.
11:30 p.m.*
Monday - Saturday
Hart
5 a.m.
11:30 p.m.
M, T, W, Th, S
Hart
5 a.m.
12:30 a.m.
Friday (late night)
Manwaring Center
6 a.m.
11:30 p.m.
M, T, W, Th, S
Manwaring Center
6 a.m.
12:30 a.m.
Friday (late night)
Library
7 a.m.
11:30 p.m.
M, T, W, Th
Library
7 a.m.
9 p.m.
Friday
Library
9 a.m.
9 p.m.
Saturday
*Academic building lockup will begin at 11:30 p.m. and be completed by 12:30 a.m.
- All campus buildings will be open from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Sundays unless otherwise posted. Academic buildings will not be open on holidays unless specifically scheduled.
- Buildings are considered secured before and after the times noted and may be accessed only by authorized employees after hours and on weekends and holidays.
- Employees are authorized to access assigned offices or workstations 24 hours per day.
- Employees are not authorized to access areas outside their assigned work areas after buildings are secured.
- Employee dependants are not authorized to be in buildings after normal business hours unless accompanied by an authorized employee.
- Employees are not authorized to use facilities such as the swimming pool, bowling alley, gyms, ballrooms, woodshop, auto lab, welding lab, manufacturing lab, agriculture labs, and/or computer labs for their personal or family activities after buildings have been secured.
Students
Once buildings are secured, students (including student employees) are only allowed access if they have an appropriate pass as per university policy 4-5.
Ecclesiastical Use
Generally, campus buildings are open for ecclesiastical access from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sundays and 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Tuesdays. In emergencies ecclesiastical leaders with keys to the buildings may access buildings at other times.
IV. Assignment of Keys
Keys are issued in accordance with university policy 7-4.
V. Police
University Police have the responsibility to secure buildings in the evening and investigate when people are found in buildings after they are secured. University Police provide emergency access to buildings in case of fire or natural disaster. They also unlock doors when keys are accidentally locked in or provide escorts into locked areas to retrieve personal property.
Distribution of Newspapers and Newsletters on Campus (1-28)
(Approved by President's Council on December 1, 2004)
Purpose
To control the distribution of non-university newspapers and newsletters on campus.
Policy
Commercial newspapers or newsletters may be subscribed to by campus entities and delivered to campus addresses.
Commercial newspapers, newsletters, and advertising tabloids desiring to be sold or distributed free on campus must negotiate with the University Bookstore for space in the bookstore.
Newspaper vending machines are not allowed on campus.
Information Privacy (1-29)
(Approved by President's Council, January 2005)
Purpose
To promote the privacy of certain confidential university, employee, student and third party records collected and used at BYU-Idaho.
Policy
Reasonable measures shall be taken to protect and secure private and confidential information collected and used at the University. The University shall comply with applicable federal and state privacy laws including FERPA, the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA), and HIPAA.
Implementation
Employees of the University shall receive training regarding institutional information privacy policies and procedures. They shall agree to abide by such policies by signing an Information Usage Agreement that outlines their responsibility to maintain the security and confidentiality of protected information. This protected information includes:
Academic records of students as detailed in University policy 4-4.
Financial records of students and third parties as detailed in University policy 3-7.
Health records of patrons of the University Student Health Center as detailed in the "Notice of BYU-Idaho Student Health Center Privacy Practices" (see http://www.byui.edu/healthcenter/insurance/insurance.htm)
Other information deemed private or confidential by the University such as social security numbers and personal financial information.
Employees are expected to:
Abide by the BYU-Idaho Computer Security and Use Policy, including prevention of unauthorized access to or use of any information in electronic data files maintained, stored or processed by BYU-Idaho by using safe password protocol, by protecting passwords, and by locking or logging out of computer systems when leaving work areas.
Understand that all information made available to them, irrespective of the medium, may contain sensitive and confidential information that should be disclosed only to those authorized to receive it.
Respect the privacy and rules governing the use of private information by utilizing, exhibiting, and divulging the content of any record or report only as required for the fulfillment of work assignments in accordance with BYU-Idaho policy.
Insure that any printed material containing private information is handled, stored and disposed of appropriately.
Report any violations of security policies or attempted unauthorized access of protected information to an institutional compliance officer or other designated agent of BYU-Idaho.
Secure electronic data in accordance with Information Technology policy.
Ensure that third party contractors who are given access to any private records agree to abide by similar privacy and security standards and policies as required by GLBA.
For training on information privacy, please review the following PowerPoint presentation:Information Privacy and Compliance Training
Approval Policy for Gifts-in-Kind Received on Campus (1-30)
(Approved by President's Council, March 2005. Revised and approved by President's Council on December 19, 2005)
Purpose
The purpose of this policy is to ensure that non-cash gifts/gifts-in-kind (GIK) are not accepted by the University if they may result in costs or obligations that the University does not wish to bear. This policy does not apply to gifts that come through the Church's gift review committee.
(Gifts solicited by groups from multiple local vendors for specific events will be excluded from this policy, i.e. donations used for such things as door prizes. However, a description of the event, the use of the gifts solicited and specific restrictions on the types of gifts to be accepted must be approved in writing by the appropriate vice president prior to solicitation. LDS Foundation must also approve the gift raising activity and will provide a list of local businesses that may not be solicited.)
Policy and Procedure
Any employee with a valid NetID may initiate a GIK approval request. Prior to acceptance, all GIK must be approved by the vice president over the department in which the GIK is intended to be used or his designee. A web based process has been designed to facilitate the approval process (http://web.byui.edu/giftrequest/). Any potentially hazardous material (chemicals, solvents, lubricants, radio active materials, fuels, flammables, explosives etc.) must be evaluated in writing by the Safety Office prior to initiating a request for GIK approval. A copy of the written evaluation must be submitted to the appropriate vice president prior to the initiation of this procedure.
The web-based process requires submission of the following information for each GIK.
- Donor name and address
- Any relevant corporate affiliation and title
- Donor telephone number
- The gift available date
- A description of the gift
- The estimated value of the gift
- An explanation of how the gift will be benefit the University
- Any expected costs of installation
- A description of space required to store, install, or display the gift
- Any security requirements associated with the gift
- Other associated cost of the gift (transfer fees, taxes, repair costs, etc.)
- The general ledger account number of the department who will be the recipient of the gift
- The estimated disposal date of the gift (optional)
- NetID of the individual making the request
- Date request submitted
- The e-mail address of the responsible vice president
This information will be submitted via a campus web page and stored. In addition an e-mail will be submitted to the appropriate vice president notifying him that a document awaits review along with the web link to the approval site.
The Vice president will access and review the information via the web and either approve or deny the gift based upon the following criteria.
1. GIK is immediately useful to the institution
2. GIK can be sold and there are no restrictions that would prevent the university from disposing of the GIK for cashIf a GIK does not meet at least one of the above criteria or if the GIK requires resources or new or reconfigured space to store or display or use the gift, the GIK request can only be approved by president's council. The general policy of the school is that unless a GIK is useful to the university, it will be sold immediately.
If the gift is approved by the vice president, a record will be created for the request. This record of approved GIK will be sent to the director of Financial Services for institutional review. After review, if no problems are identified, the originator and Philanthropies will be notified on the decision of the GIK request. A history file of all approved GIK will be maintained and may be accessed on the web. The file may be sorted by the approval number, originator, donor name, approval/denial or recipient department.
Social Security Number Use (1-31)I. POLICY
In compliance with applicable Federal law, Brigham Young University-Idaho requires all its students and employees who are citizens of the United States to provide their Social Security Number. The Social Security Number is not used as a personal identifier within BYU-Idaho. Students refusing to supply the Social Security Number are refused registration. Individuals refusing to supply the Social Security Number cannot be employed.
II. PROCEDURES
A. Collection
Normally, the Social Security Number is collected during the application process for enrollment and employment. However, if a student is a United States citizen and the record indicates a lack of Social Security Number, access to registration will be restricted until the number is entered. Employment is not considered if an individual refuses to supply a Social Security Number.
Any change to United States citizenship requires the person to present the Social Security Number Card for verification.
B. Appropriate Use
The Social Security Number is not used as a personal identifier for internal University proposes. The University is required to report tuition, employment, financial aid, compensation, and various other transactions to government agencies using the Social Security Number. Other contractual services may also require the use of the Social Security Number. The University will reasonably and appropriately safeguard the confidentiality of Social Security Numbers it receives.
C. Notification
All students and employees are informed of the requirement for United States citizens to report the Social Security Number to receive services at the University.
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