Lending of College Owned Equipment

I. Policy Title Lending of College-Owned Equipment

II. Who Does This Policy Affect

College Community

III. Purpose

Conditions for lending College-owned equipment to community and others.

IV. Policy Statement

The Board of Trustees believes that College-owned equipment is a valuable resource which may be loaned for community use under certain conditions only, provided that such use does not infringe on the original and necessary purpose of the equipment or interfere with the educational program of the College.

The Board may lend specific items of equipment on the written request of the user and approval granted by the College President or their designee.

The user of College-owned equipment shall be fully liable for any damage or loss occurring to the equipment during the period of its use, and shall be responsible for its use, and shall be responsible for its safe return.

College equipment may be removed from College property by students or staff members only when such equipment is necessary to accomplish tasks arising from their college or job responsibilities. The consent of the Office of Financial Services is required for such removal.

V. Definitions

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VI. Responsible Party for Policy Interpretation/Review

Vice President of Facilities
Director of Facilities

VII. Related Documents

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VIII. Policy History:
a. Adopted by Board: February 20, 1995
b. Previous Policy Section Property; Previous Policy No.6700

Reviewed/Updated

October 20, 2025– Approved by Board of Trustees - placed in new policy format with minor changes to titles

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