Bulletin boards designed for use by specific offices, departments or university-related organizations will be clearly marked and are reserved for that use. Bulletin boards intended for general campus information will also be clearly marked.
Material may be posted on the campus electronic bulletin board, by contacting the Student Activities Office. The campus electronic bulletin board is available in the MSC, Commons and other venues across campus.
Campus bulletin boards are intended for the use of Graceland faculty, staff and students. Information posted on campus bulletin boards is to be relevant to the concerns of these campus constituencies and needs to be consistent with the mission of the institution.
Directory information may be disclosed without prior consent. The following is designated as directory information: name, local and home address, local and home telephone number, email address, date and place of birth, major field of study, participation in officially recognized activities and sports, weight and height of members of athletic teams, dates of attendance, degrees and awards earned, most recent previous school attended, and photograph.
The FERPA form is available online .
You may access the Iowa Sex Offender Registry at www.iowasexoffenders.com.
Approval of the design for all garments and paraphernalia is required PRIOR to purchase or ordering. Garment/Paraphernalia Approval forms are available in the Student Activities office. Sale of garments and paraphernalia outside of the house and/or club/organization requires the approval of the Dean of Students or the Council on Student Life if the sale is in excess of the purchase price.
Additional information is available in the Dean of Students Office to all current students, and to any applicant for enrollment. Additional information on the Sexual Abuse and/or Sexual Harassment Policy is available in the Dean of Students Office and the Graceland University website.
Users of Graceland's technological tools will respect the human dignity, privacy, and sensitivity of each other and the general public while using the tools made available by Graceland. Graceland reserves the right to routinely monitor technology resources. The privilege of privacy of personal files or messages on Graceland-owned computers and voice mail systems will be respected subject to the right of Graceland to access any files to officially investigate or to accomplish necessary system maintenance.
All technology provided by Graceland is covered by this policy, including computers, networks, Internet services, telephones, voicemail, fax machines, photocopiers, cable TV and all associated software and data. Such technology is provided for use by students and employees to accomplish Graceland’s educational mission in accordance with Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3), under which Graceland receives its tax-exempt status.
Graceland does not does not block access to external resources. Graceland expects that the technology will not be used for purposes which are illegal, immoral, or inconsistent with Graceland’s mission.
Academic and professional work pertaining to Graceland's goals and objectives take precedence over the use of resources for entertainment.
Graceland may establish additional standards of conduct with designated technology or in specific areas (e.g. Micro labs, classrooms, etc.)
Inappropriate uses of technology include, but are not limited to those specifically prohibited by local, state or federal law. Without limitation, examples of inappropriate uses of technology include:
- harassment - sending of harassing, threatening or obscene material to minors and/or non-consenting adults or any attempts to confuse or frustrate another user in achieving their objectives;
- random or unauthorized bulk sending or mailing of messages;
- inappropriate use of access
- any disregard for the security mechanisms that are in place or other attempts to gain unauthorized access to Graceland's technical resources. This includes possession of or attempts to acquire another user's password or allowing others access to technology resources that are not allocated for their use;
- failure to comply with software license restrictions - All licenses for software that are licensed by Graceland will be filed by ITS.
- disruption of service - damaging any resource in such a way that it creates a disruption of the normally expected service from that resource;
- cheating - use of technology resources to achieve academic credit by dishonest or deceitful means;
- copyright infringement (including illegal downloading of music, movies, etc.);
- forgery;
- malicious transmission of a computer virus;
- malicious alteration of system files or configuration;
- abuse of established storage space limitations;
- use of any resource to inure benefit for private or political gain in violation of Graceland's tax-exempt status under IRC Section 501(c)(3).
Consequences:
Graceland reserves the right to take corrective/disciplinary action in the event of inappropriate use of technology, which may include but not be limited to the following:
Cases involving suspicion of inappropriate use of technology by students will be investigated by the Information Services Department. If violations are confirmed, a referral for disciplinary action will be made to the Dean of Students. A determination of serious misuse may result in suspension from the university. In cases involving misuse of resources allocated for a particular course, the course instructor may assign a failing grade.
Cases involving inappropriate use of technology by employees, including student workers, will be handled in accordance with existing personnel policies. Serious misuse may result in termination of university employment.
Cases involving violation of local, state or federal laws will be referred to external authorities as directed by the President.
The university DOES NOT carry insurance on personal property. The university, under its coverage, does not insure a student’s personal property for damage from fire, water, steam, theft, or anything else. Students are encouraged to check their parents’ homeowners’ policy or purchase a renter’s policy. A brochure offering student rental insurance is available in the Residence Life Office.
The purpose of these regulations is to provide for the safety and welfare of students, employees and visitors by controlling traffic and parking on campus.
- All automobiles and other motorized vehicles operated on campus by students and employees of the university MUST BE REGISTERED with the university. The purchase of a vehicle registration permit sticker authorizes parking in the designated area on the Graceland University campus. It does NOT guarantee a parking space. The lack of space is not considered a valid excuse for violating regulations. Each student and employee is entitled to one parking permit. If two or more vehicles are owned, the parking permit can be moved from vehicle to vehicle. Only one vehicle per student or employee will be permitted to park on the campus at one time. Employee exceptions must be requested in the Human Resource Office.
- Temporary permits may be requested by students and visitors by contacting the Associate Dean of Students Office. Employees may contact Human Resources.
- Student vehicles may be registered by mail in the summer, or Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. in the Associate Dean of Students Office.
- Employee vehicles must be registered with the Human Resource Office.
- One hanging parking permit will be issued when vehicles are registered. The parking permit must be hung on the mirror when the vehicle is parked on campus. Permits must be displayed by the third day of classes for both students and employees.
Designated Parking Lots and Fees
- Residence Hall Lots: R1, R2, R3, R4. Residence Hall Lots are reserved 24 hours a day, seven days a week for students living on campus. Students living on campus may purchase one permit at the following prices: $15.00 annually for cars and trucks and $7.50 annually for motorcycles and mopeds. Second semester fees are half price.
- Employee Lots: E1, E2, E3, E4. Employee lots are reserved for employees of the university from 6:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. on weekdays. Each employee may obtain one employee permit free of charge providing they have no outstanding parking fines.
- Commuter 24-hour Lots: C1, C2, C3, C4 Commuter lots are open to any registered vehicle. Students living off campus may purchase one permit at the following prices: $15.00 annually for cars and trucks and $7.50 annually for motorcycles and mopeds. Second semester fees are half price.
- Open Parking Lots C1, C2, C3, C4 and E1, E2, E3, E4 are open to any vehicle, registered or not, on weekdays from 2:30 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. and from 2:30 p.m Friday to 6:30 a.m. Monday.
- 15-Minute Parking Spaces Four short-term parking spaces are available in the main employee lot. Vehicles left longer than 15 minutes will be in violation and may be ticketed.
- Visitor Spaces Visitor spaces are designed for visitors to the university. Student and employee vehicles found in these areas will be in violation and may be ticketed.
Parking
A vehicle will be considered parked if the driver is not in the vehicle.
- Parking along any campus road or drive area at any time is prohibited. This includes the aisles and in front of the gate in parking lot R1 (Tess Morgan). Parking is permitted in spaces specifically designated for parking and subject to posted restrictions. All other areas are considered FIRELANES or NO PARKING areas.
- The curved roadway in front of the Administration Building and the north side of the MSC are fire lanes. Parking in these areas or blocking the approach in anyway is prohibited.
- Parking for persons with disabilities requires a state permit or the permission of the Associate Dean of Students. These spaces are reserved 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Driving on Campus
- Exceeding a reasonable speed, driving recklessly or carelessly on campus roads, or driving in areas other than roads and parking areas is prohibited.
- Sidewalks are off limits to all motor vehicles with the exception of university vehicles.
Charges for Vehicle Violations
| Parking improperly, or in wrong lot | $10.00 |
| Parking permit not showing | $10.00 |
| Parking on grass or road | $15.00 |
| Parking longer than 15 min. in a 15 min. space | $15.00 |
| Parking in Doctor or Nurse space | $25.00 |
| Hazardous operation | $50.00 |
| Parking in loading zone, persons with disabilities State-approved parking space, fire lane or in posted no parking zone |
$50.00 |
All violations must be paid in the Associate Dean of Students Office or appealed within 10 calendar days or it will be billed to your account.
Any individual who has received a total of four (4) tickets during the year, whether paid or unpaid (provided none of the tickets are being appealed) will be informed by the Associate Dean of Students that any other tickets will result in fines four (4) times the amount stated on the ticket.
Parking & Traffic Violation Appeals
Student parking & traffic appeal forms are available online at www.graceland.edu/pdf/reslife/ParkingAppeal.pdf or in the Associate Dean of Students Office. Employee parking & traffic appeal forms are available in the Human Resource Office. All appeal forms must be returned to the Associate Dean of Students Office within 10 calendar days of the date the ticket was issued.*
The Parking Appeals Court chairperson will send the person a written notice of the time and place of his/her hearing. All persons making an appeal will have the right to speak to the Parking Appeals Court. If a person fails to appear for the hearing without having given prior notice to the Parking Lot Appeals Court, the right to speak will be forfeited.
All parking appeals will be handled within 14 calendar days of their receipt. All persons making an appeal will be notified of the court’s decision within 10 calendar days of the court date. If the Parking Appeals Court fails to meet within the 14 calendar days or after announcing a time and place for the hearing, the appeal will be automatically granted.
Special Notes
Though the university assumes no responsibility for any vehicle or its contents, we do encourage incidents of theft or damage to be reported to the Associate Dean of Students Office.
The university reserves the right to change or adjust these regulations when necessary.
* Failure to appeal a ticket within 10 calendar days of the issue date will result in the enforcement of the original fine.
