Maucker Union
Policies and Procedures

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1000. ADVERTISING, BULLETIN BOARDS AND SIGNAGE

Maucker Union provides space for the campus community to display advertising, announcements and messages in the form of bulletin boards, electronic messages, table tents, and display cases. University recognized Groups/Departments and pre-approved non-profit community groups may advertise.

The following criteria must be adhered to for posting messages, advertising or displays:

a) Name or logo of the organization must appear on each piece;
b) Message does not promote consumption of alcoholic beverages or the use of tobacco products;
c) Message does not violate university policies;
d) Message does not advertise products or services of a commercial business except when products or services are being sold as a fundraiser that has already been approved by the Student Involvement & Activities Center, Director of Maucker Union or designee;
e) Content is primarily focused on the event or message of the sponsoring organization or department with no more than one-third containing information regarding a commercial sponsor, product, or service.
f) No personal messages.


1001. Bulletin Boards

1001.1 Two (2) kiosks on the main level and bulletin boards on the lower level in the north and south corridors may be used for posting signs.

1001.2 All signs are limited to a maximum size of 11"x17".

1001.3 University organizations/departments and pre-approved non-profit community groups are authorized and groups may post one sign only on each of these display areas. Dated or unauthorized signs will be removed without notification.

1001.4 The name of the sponsoring organization must appear on the sign.

1001.5 An organization sponsoring an event, meeting, or Information Table in Maucker Union may request sign standards from the Administrative Office to advertise their event. Event/meeting signs may be posted at the entrances 1-2 hours prior to the event unless other arrangements are made with the Business/Operations Manager. Signs for Information Tables should be placed only at the designated table.

1001.6 No taping, stapling, tacking or adhering to any walls, windows, or furniture in the building (including concrete) is allowed. This includes all sidewalks around the building and the Plaza (the roof). Any damages will be assessed to the sponsoring group or individual. Special requests can be directed to the Operations Manager.

1001.7 Maucker Union reserves the right to determine and remove unauthorized signs.


1002. For Sale/Wanted Board

1002.1 Lockable, glass-enclosed bulletin boards are located on the main level, north corridor for the purpose of advertising items in the categories of "Wanted", "For Sale", "For Rent", and "Miscellaneous" for all user groups.

1002.2 Only Maucker Union cards will be posted on these boards. Cards are available at the Administrative Office and the Information Desk. Completed cards may be submitted to the Administrative Office.

1002.3 All information presented must be dated and confined to one card. Cards will be posted daily, Monday - Friday for a maximum of 21 days.

1002.4 Maucker Union reserves the right not to post cards.


1003. Table Tents

1003.1 Table tent space must be reserved at the Administrative Office. Building Manager will be responsible for clearing off all table tents in the Coffeehouse and Hemisphere Lounge.

1003.2 Table tents may be placed on Coffeehouse and Hemisphere Lounge. No more than two (2) table tents per table shall be permitted at any one time. Tents will be allowed to remain for two (2) days (Monday-Tuesday), (Wednesday-Thursday) or three (3) days (Friday-Sunday) during the regular academic year. Summer session reservations will be allowed to remain for five (5) days (Monday-Friday).

1003.3 Only recognized university organizations/departments are allowed to use this service and are responsible for distributing their table tents.


1004. Electronic Message Boards

1004.1 Electronic message board is located at the southwest entrance.

1004.2 Recognized organizations may reserve space on the electronic message board for a period not to exceed two (2) weeks by filling out a message form at the Administrative Office.

1004.3 Recognized events held in Maucker Union may reserve space on the electronic message board for a period not to exceed the day(s) of the scheduled event by filling out a message form at the Administrative Office.

1004.4 No solicitation or personal messages are allowed.

1004.5 Maucker Union reserves the right to edit or limit messages.


1005. Display Cases

1005.1 Publicity space is provided in enclosed sign display boards on the Coffeehouse north corridor wall by the Ballroom Lobby for use by any recognized university organization.

1005.2 Cases may be reserved through the Student Involvement and Activities Center (SIAC) for a period not to exceed one (1) week for student organizations and university departments (see SIAC for current charges for department usage). SIAC staff will put up and take down signs daily (Monday-Friday). All signs must have SIAC approval, and be no smaller than 18" x 24" and no larger than 22" x 28". All signs must be delivered to the SIAC by 3:00 p.m. to ensure they go up on the day reserved.

1005.3 Poster Maker/Laminator services are available for a fee through the Student Involvement and Activities Center (SIAC).

1005.4 Maucker Union reserves the right to limit consecutive usage of display cases by the same organization in order to allow the greatest number of groups access to this service.

1005.5 Sponsor is responsible for all sign design and materials required (i.e., magic markers, paint, etc.). Sponsor may make special arrangements through the SIAC for alternate display ideas (i.e. poster board, 3 dimensional) which do not damage display case surface. Maucker Union reserves the right to bill organizations/departments for damage to display cases.

1005.6 All signs will be discarded at the end of the reservation time unless the sign was requested in writing to be saved. All "saved" signs must be picked up at the SIAC no later than three (3) working days after the last date of the reservation. After three (3) working days signs will be discarded. Maucker Union is not responsible for condition of returned signs.