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STUDENT AFFAIRS OP 91.306: Campus Roadways

Date: July 1, 1990 (Revised 04/03/06)

Purpose

To provide for the safety and welfare of the members and guests of the university community by minimizing risk.

Policy

The university does not approve road races, marathons, walk-a-thons, or similar activities at off-campus locations. With regard to on-campus activities, the following regulations and procedures apply.

Procedure

  1. Road Races, Fun Runs, and Walk-a-thons

The university will only approve on-campus road races, walk-a-thons, or similar activities that take place on a roadway that can be completely blocked to motorized traffic. Student Activity Forms must be completed and submitted with the signatures of the individuals in charge of the areas involved no later than seventy-two (72) hours in advance of the activity. In all cases, approval is required from the following:

  1. Dean of Students; and

  2. Mississippi State University Police Department.

  1. Parades

Parades on campus may be approved if the following conditions are met:

  1. Student Activity Form is submitted and approved by the Dean of Students and the Mississippi State University Police Department no less than seventy-two (72) hours in advance of the activity.

  2. A Police Department escort is provided involving both the lead and trail vehicles. The Police Department may provide regular-duty officer for escort services when possible. Any expense for off-duty officers, when required, will be the responsibility of the organization(s) sponsoring the activity.

  3. The activity complies with university traffic/safety rules and regulations, as well as complying with state laws. This includes, but is not restricted to, unlicensed vehicles such as three- or four-wheel all terrain vehicles and/or motorcycles.

  4. The activity is scheduled during times when classes are not in session.

  1. Roadblocks

Roadblocks are precluded by university regulations. See also OP 91.110: Campus Solicitation.

Review

The Vice President for Student Affairs is responsible for the review of this operating policy every five years or as needed.

 

For information about this policy, contact the responsible/reviewing department hyperlinked above.