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, grants authority to the Board of Visitors to make rules and policies concerning the institution. Section 7.01(a)(6) of theÌýÌýgrants authority to the President to implement the policies and procedures of the Board relating to University operations.

SolicitationÌý- Selling or promoting products, goods, or services, seeking contributions or pledges, and conducting membership drives for non-University affiliated organizations on campus or by use of a campus directory.

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This policy applies to all employees, volunteers, and visitors to the institution. Employees include staff, administrators, faculty, full-time or part-time, and classified or non-classified persons who are paid by the University. Visitors include vendors and their employees, parents of students, volunteers, guests, uninvited guests, and all other persons located on property owned, leased, or otherwise controlled by the University.

Use of employee and student directories for the purpose of solicitation is prohibited unless otherwise approved by the President or designee (such as, but not limited to, the University's Dominion Fund Campaign and the State Employees' Commonwealth of Virginia Campaign.)

Solicitation in the form of flyers, advertisements or other items placed on motor vehicles located in parking spaces owned or controlled by the University is prohibited.

This policy does not apply to job fairs, benefit fairs or other instances in which the University invites the solicitation.

1. Persons found to be using employee or student directories for the purpose of solicitation should be reported to department heads or managers.

   1. The department head or manager is responsible for determining whether such person is authorized by the President or designee to solicit.

   2. If not authorized, the department head or manager shall inform such person of this policy and advise them that failure to cease may result in appropriate action against the offender. If the offender is an employee, such action may include discipline in accordance with appropriate University policies.

2. Persons observed placing solicitations in the form of flyers, advertisements or other items on motor vehicles located in parking spaces owned or controlled by the University should be reported to the 51Ç鱨վ Police Department.

3. In instances where there is a repeated disregard by an individual to instructions concerning this policy, the Office of University Counsel should be consulted.

4. Sales representatives or vendors dealing in University supplies, equipment, or services may conduct business when invited by an authorized University employee. University employees are encouraged to provide such invitation in writing.

Applicable records must be retained and then destroyed in compliance with theÌý.

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Associate University Counsel

• Board of Visitors Policy 1450 - Faculty Sanctions
• University Policy 6600 - Standards of Conduct for Classified Employees
• Student Organization Handbook