050-17 Communication with Community Organizations

Effective Date: 1/1/92 (revised 12/10/01)

Office of Origin: Vice Chancellor--University Advancement and Planning

I. Purpose

This policy has been adopted to ensure the development of positive relations with community organizations and to ensure that the resources of the campus are effectively shared with the community.

II. Definitions

None provided.

III. Policy

A. Requests by community groups or individuals for information, participation in community events, surplus equipment, and any other types of assistance shall be coordinated by the Vice Chancellor--University Advancement and Planning.

B. In responding to requests from community groups for campus participation or contributions, the Vice Chancellor--University Advancement and Planning shall attempt to involve faculty, staff, students, or other campus resources as appropriate.

C. Community organizations requesting the use of meeting rooms on the Parnassus campus should contact Classroom Scheduling in the Office of Admission and Registrar; for Laurel Heights, the Community & Governmental Relations Office; and for the Mission Center Building (MCB), MCB Facilities. Organizations requesting the use of rooms at Mount Zion should contact the Director -- UCSF/Mount Zion Medical Center. Room use shall be in conformance with existing policies regarding fees and usage.

D. Faculty, staff, and students are encouraged to volunteer their services to community groups. Members of the campus community who volunteer are asked to keep the Vice Chancellor--University Advancement and Planning informed.

IV. Responsibility

Contact Office of Origin (see above) with any questions.

V. Related Policies

Use of Campus Public Spaces (Policy 050-14)
Contributions (Policy 300-23)
Reservation of Conference and Meeting Space (Policy 600-17)

VI. References

University of California Policies Applying to Campus Activities, Organizations, and Students, Office of the President:
Policy on Use of University Properties (Section 40.00)