Solicitations (A3)

SUBJECT:
Solicitations

PURPOSE:
To establish a policy concerning solicitation

POLICY:
Solicitation is any un-requested communication which indicates or implies that it is transmitted for the purpose of seeking or obtaining money, goods or services from the person solicited.

It is the policy of the University to prohibit unauthorized solicitation, e.g. solicitation for business purposes. A person or group from outside the university must have written permission from the Vice President for Student Life to engage in any form of solicitation of students, and from the Vice President for Business Services to engage in any form of solicitation of employees.

The solicitation by students and student groups is prohibited unless prior written permission is obtained from the Vice President for Student Life and Dean of Students. Solicitation by faculty and employees is prohibited unless prior written permission is obtained from the Vice President for Business Services. Soliciting alumni and friends, and other persons on or off campus, requires the approval of the Vice President for Institutional Advancement.

It is permissible for employees to inform their colleagues of charitable causes (e.g. girl/boy scout fundraisers) they or their families are involved in, but there cannot be pressure imposed on, nor expectations made of, any one member of the Graceland community to participate in a charitable cause.

University facilities and/or resources may not be used for this purpose unless prior written permission is obtained from the Vice President for Business Services.

Any evidence of unauthorized solicitation should be reported to the Vice President for Business Services. Sanctions for unauthorized solicitation include, but are not limited to, a letter of reprimand in the personnel folder, time off without compensation, or dismissal.

A decision to prohibit solicitation may be appealed to the Executive Council. The decision of the Executive Council is final.