The Office of Camps, Conferences and Events abides by the following policies and procedures to execute our services. These policies are updated periodically to reflect procedural changes regarding customer service, safety and security. Should you have any questions regarding these policies, please do not hesitate to contact our office at (814) 641-3605.

Insurance Policy

Date created: January 15, 2004
Date reveiwed: March 17,2004
Date Effective: January 15, 2004
 

I. Scope and Purpose

The Office of Conferences and Events (C&E) will collect and retain certificates of liability insurance naming Juniata College as the additional insured for events, camps, and conferences where the group is not already covered by the Juniata College policy.

II. Background

In order to protect the College from liability for damages and other litigation, insurance certificates from all external groups, businesses, organizations, and individuals in the amount of $500,000 (five hundred thousand) or $1,000,000 (one million).  Other specifications regarding liability can be found in the Facilities Use Agreement (Appendix B).

III. Detailed Procedures

The amount of liability insurance that must be supplied depends on the type of event to be held and the individuals involved. 

  • Meetings, small meals, and other small groups are required to submit the $500,000 certificate.
  • Large groups, weddings, athletic groups, groups with children under 18 years of age, outdoor activities, and similar events are required to submit the $1,000,000 certificate.
  • In addition, those camps, conferences and events involving children less than 18 years of age must also supply $1,000,000 (one million) in sexual molestation insurance.
  • Those events that do not fit into one of the above categories will be evaluated by the Director of C&E, referring questions to the Risk Manager as necessary.

IV. Additional Information

Other procedures or adjustments may be made on a case-by-case basis to accommodate unique requests.  These modifications are made only with just cause and are subject to the approval of the Director of C&E.

 

Decorating Policy

Date created: January 15, 2004
Date reveiwed: March 17,2004
Date Effective: January 15, 2004
Date Revised: January 19, 2018
 

I. Scope and Purpose

The Office of Conferences and Events (C&E) will allow and assist (to a minimum degree) groups to decorate spaces for their events (i.e. dances, weddings, etc.) within the boundaries of this policy.

II. Background

Visitors and campus groups scheduling rooms through C&E are encouraged to set the tone of their event through decorations.  Those decorations may be brought in from professionals or through the efforts of the group using the space.  All decorations that are put up, displayed, or spread throughout the room are to be removed by the group at the conclusion of their event.  Groups must anticipate their decoration set up and tear down time and must reserve the room for that period before and after the event to accommodate such activity.

III. Detailed Procedures

The following are the limits, restrictions and allowances placed on decorations. 

  • The following items are permitted for use in College owned rooms:
    • Blue painter's tape
    • Command strips
    • Hanging fabric (tapestries) from the ceiling, in front of doors or windows
  • Room furnishings may not be removed by the group or the guest.  Changes in set up must be requested no later than one week in advance and must be conducted by Facilities Services.  Furniture should not be dismantled or altered in any way.
  • Garbage containers and recycling bins should remain in designated areas.
  • Guests are not permitted to stand on tables or chairs to hang decorations.  If prior arrangements are made, C&E can provide a step stool or ladder.
  • Guests are expected to leave the facility as they found it before leaving.
  • Electrical needs must be communicated to C&E no later than seven (7) days prior to date of event.

IV. Additional Information

Other procedures or adjustments may be made on a case-by-case basis to accommodate unique requests.  These modifications are made only with just cause and are subject to the approval of the Director of C&E.

Group will be charged for any damage caused by not following guidelines and for any additional cleaning that will be needed.

Alcohol Policy

Date created: October 9, 2008
Date reveiwed: March 17,2004
Date Effective: October 9, 2008
 

I. Scope and Purpose

The Office of Conferences and Events (C&E) at Juniata College will assist in enforcing the college established Alcohol Policy.

II. Background

The Juniata College Cabinet established the policy regarding alcohol for college events and C&E is to assist all guests will following this policy.

III. Detailed Procedures

  • College events are those funded in part or whole by the College and/or that are held at any College facility.
  • At College events, alcoholic beverages may be served pursuant to the guidelines below. These guidelines also pertain to any group utilizing College facilities.
  • The function must be registered and scheduled in accord with the College’s standard event and facilities scheduling procedures.
  • Approval for the use of alcohol at the administrative/alumni function must be specifically requested and the event must be coordinated by a member of the administrative staff.  The event must be approved in writing by the staff member and the Cabinet officer with supervisory jurisdiction over the program.  The event must take place in and be confined to an approved location (see attached listing).
  • Personnel from the department/office sponsoring the function must be present to staff the event from start until the published (advertised) close of the event.  At the scheduled event ending, the Juniata staff member will announce that he/she is leaving the event.  The party that is holding the event is responsible for the disposal of recyclables, trash and the clean up of the area.  In addition, the party holding the event and those who purchased the alcohol are responsible for ensuring that all conditions of this policy are met and that all alcoholic beverages are properly secured as soon as the gathering concludes.
  • Juniata students invited to and attending the approved function must be 21 years of age or they must wear an event issued wristband showing that they are under-21.  The College, can refuse admittance to anyone it feels appropriate and a proof of age may be required at any time before being granted the permission to consume alcohol at any College event.
  • Food and non-alcoholic beverages must be available.  Unless explicitly approved otherwise by the Vice President for Finance and Operations, all on-campus event food service will be provided by the College’s contracted food service company.
  • The College recognizes that some attendees may not approve of the serving or consumption of alcoholic beverages at events.  For that reason, the times and amounts of alcoholic beverages served must be limited. 
  • No College funds may be used to purchase alcoholic beverages to be served at college events unless previously approved by a cabinet officer except as part of meals provided to donors, speakers and job applicants.  In all other cases, alcoholic beverages, or the funds required to purchase them, must be donated for that express purpose.
  • No charge for alcohol will be permitted or sanctioned.  Juniata does not possess a Commonwealth of Pennsylvania liquor license and cannot sell alcoholic beverages. 
  • The College will not provide bar service to handle alcoholic beverages.  Such service must be provided by the organization or group sponsoring the event or by the College food service company.  In any event, those providing bar service are not permitted to serve alcohol to anyone who appears impaired and personnel from the department/office sponsoring the function may require that alcoholic beverage service be terminated if in his/her opinion the consumption of alcohol is creating an unsafe condition or is creating an environment contrary to the purpose of the event.

IV. Approved On and Off Campus Locations for Functions Serving Alcohol

  • President’s residence
    • Ellis Hall:
      • Ballroom
      • Any dining area
  • Halbritter Center for the Performing Arts
  • von Liebig Center for Science
    • Main Lobby
    • Sill Boardroom
    • Eshelman Seminar Room
    • Pheasant Lounge
    • Rockwell Seminar Room
  • Oller Center for Peace and International Programs
  • William Swigart Enrollment Center
  • Kennedy Sports+Recreation Center:
    • Gibbel Lobby
    • Hall of Fame Room
  • H.B. Brumbaugh Alumni House
  • Carnegie Hall
  • Baker House
  • Raystown Field Station
  • Patrick Lodge

Any other facility and any residence hall lounge may be used when specifically approved by President’s Senior Leadership Team Member.

Any tent location on campus with restricted entrance.

V. Additional Information

Other procedures or adjustments may be made on a case-by-case basis to accommodate unique requests.  These modifications are made only with just cause and are subject to the approval of the Director of C&E.

Posting Policy

Date Effective: January 2018
 

I. Overview

Students, student organizations, faculty, and staff are permitted to publicly distribute written materials in accordance with this Posting Policy. Non-College Individuals and Organizations requesting to publically distribute or post written materials on College property must submit requests through the Juniata College Information Desk in accordance with the regulations set forth in the Juniata College Outside Organization Solicitation Form.

II. Prohibited Content

Written materials which contain the following are prohibited:

  • Violate law or College policy
  • Promote or incite behavior violating law or College policy
  • Threats, intimidation or messages that constitute or invoke harm or trauma
  • Defame, bully or harass another or unreasonably invade another’s privacy
  • Include obscene images, photos, or representations
  • Contain unapproved commercial advertisements
  • Disrupt the operations of the College

The Dean of Students or a designee will provide review, guidance and determination of prohibited content on behalf of the College. As materials are developed, consultation with staff in Student Engagement and Campus Activities is invited. Materials that include prohibited content will be removed and addressed through the Pathfinder’s Code of Conduct. Prohibited content may be reported to: Juniata College Public Safety, staff in the Office of Residential Life, the Dean of Students Office, or the Bias Response Team ( http://www.juniata.edu/offices/dean-of-students/biasresponse/ ).

III. Location Guidelines for Posting of Written Materials

  1. General Guidelines
    1. Students or organizations posting information may place one (1) posting on each board or designated posting area.
    2. Postings on designated boards or posting areas may not exceed 11 inches by 17 inches in size.
    3. All wall postings must be posted using painters tape. Painters tape can be checked out from the Office of Student Engagement and Campus Activities. No other adhesives will be permitted on the walls, including scotch tape, duct tape, or mounting putty. You may use push pin and thumb tacks on bulletin boards.
    4. No postings may be placed on windows or other glass surfaces.
    5. Individuals posting materials may not remove compliant postings placed by other groups and may not cover up other postings. Removing or covering the unexpired postings of other students or groups is a violation of this policy.
    6. Advertising events with alcohol is limited to only those events which are fully compliant with the BYOB policy.
    7. Exceptions to this policy must be made in writing and submitted to the Office of Student Engagement and Campus Activities at least one week prior to posting of materials.
  2. Ellis Hall
    Posting is permitted only on designated bulletin boards and designated posting areas (e.g. wall space which is clearly utilized as a posting area). No posting is permitted on boards designated for administrative department use.
  3. Academic Buildings
    Postings are permitted only on designated bulletin boards and designated posting areas (e.g. wall space which is clearly utilized as a posting area). No posting is permitted on boards designated for academic or administrative department use without permission from the department.
  4. Founders Hall
    Posting is permitted only on designated bulletin boards and designated posting areas (e.g. wall space which is clearly utilized as a posting area). No posting is permitted on boards designated for administrative department use.
  5. Residence Halls
    Postings are permitted only on designated bulletin boards and designated posting areas which may include one posting on hallway walls. No posting is permitted on boards designated for use by the Office of Residential Life without permission from the Office.
  6. Kennedy Sports and Recreation Center
    Posting is permitted only on designated bulletin boards and designated posting areas (e.g. wall space which is clearly utilized as a posting area). No posting is permitted on boards designated for administrative department use.
  7. Other Locations
    No postings may be made in any location other than those designated in these Guidelines without prior approval from the Office of Student Engagement and Campus Activities.

IV. Information Required for Posting Written Materials

  1. Identification of Individual or Group Responsible for Posting Postings must clearly identify the name of the organization or individual responsible for the posting at the bottom right-hand corner of the document.
  2. Dates and Time Period for Posting
    1. All postings must be dated. For posters advertising events which include the date of the event must be taken down by the sponsoring organization or individual within 48 hours of the conclusion of the event.
    2. Posters which are not affiliated with an event must include the posting date. These posters may remain up for no more than 2 weeks and must be taken down promptly after two weeks.
    3. Outdated/expired postings may be removed by any member of the Juniata College community.

V. Chalking

Chalking is permitted on walkways and plazas in areas open to the weather. Chalking is not permitted on any other surfaces, including buildings, walls, covered entryways, or covered patio areas. It is a violation of policy to remove chalking placed on campus in accordance with this policy. Chalking in non-sanctioned areas may be removed by the College.

Resources and Reporting of Concerns

  1. The Dean of Students is responsible for administering this policy. The Office of Student Engagement and Campus Activities is available to serve as a resource for students or groups planning events or written materials according to this policy.
  2. Prohibited content may be reported to: Juniata College Public Safety, staff in the Office of Residential Life, the Office of Student Engagement and Campus Activities, the Dean of Students Office, or the Bias Response Team ( http://www.juniata.edu/offices/dean-of-students/biasresponse/ ).
  3. Reported and alleged violations of this policy will be investigated by Juniata College Public Safety. Students or student organizations in violation of this policy will be referred to the Dean of Students Office
  4. For conduct adjudication, according to process outlined in the Pathfinder. Employees are subject to disciplinary action as determined by their Vice President.
  5. Violations of law or violations of this policy by non-college individuals or groups may be referred to the Huntingdon Borough Police. Arrests and criminal charges are separate from the College’s conduct process.