Use of College Facilities

I. Policy Title: Use of College Facilities

II. Who does this policy affect?

HFC Community and outside community members

III. Purpose

The purpose of this policy is to provide an efficient means of controlling the use of College equipment.

IV. Policy Statement

The Board of Trustees believes that the facilities of this College should be made available for community purposes, pursuant to a license agreement or permit, provided that such use does not infringe on the original and necessary purpose of the property or interfere with the educational program of the College.

Buildings and sites may be made available to the public as is consistent with statues, policies of the Board, and the primary purposes of the schools.

Should all or any part of the College community be struck by a disaster, the Board shall make College grounds and/or facilities available, at no charge, for the housing, feeding, and care of victims or potential victims when requested by local, state, and federal authorities.

The President or designee shall develop administrative guidelines for the granting of permission to use College facilities including a schedule of fees.

No liability shall attach to this College, any employee, officer, or member of the College specifically as a consequence of permitting access to these facilities.

V. Definitions

College Facilities: all Henry Ford College buildings, grounds, other spaces and structures, including but not limited to student service buildings, academic buildings, libraries, administrative buildings, recreational and athletic facilities.

VI. Responsible Party for Policy Interpretation/Review

Vice President of Facilities
Director of Facilities

VII. Related Documents

N/A

VIII. Policy History:

a. Adopted by Board: February 20, 1995
b. Previous Policy Section: Property; Previous Policy No. 6650

Reviewed/Updated

October 21, 2024 – Approved by Board of Trustees

This policy supersedes and replaces any and all past policies related to this subject