2.06 Use of College Facilities Policy

I. Policy Statement

Central Piedmont is a publicly supported higher education institution established to serve the educational and workforce development needs of Mecklenburg County. The College shall permit the use of its facilities by College units, employees, students, and approved external organizations on a non-discriminatory basis, provided such use does not interfere with the College’s educational mission.

This policy establishes the principles governing access to and use of College-owned or managed facilities to:

  • Preserve the primacy of the College’s educational mission;
  • Ensure safety, security, and operational integrity of facilities;
  • Promote equitable, consistent, and transparent access; and
  • Protect institutional resources, reputation, and compliance obligations.

II. Scope

This policy applies to all use of Central Piedmont facilities, including buildings, grounds, outdoor spaces, parking areas, and specialized venues, regardless of whether the user is internal or external to the College.

III. General Conditions of Use

All use of College facilities shall comply with the following conditions:

  • Shall comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, and all
    Central Piedmont rules and policies.
  • Shall not interfere with the College’s educational, service, or operational functions.
  • Shall comply with all fire, life-safety, and occupancy regulations.
  • Shall not block or impede normal access, ingress, or egress to College facilities.
  • Shall not endanger personal safety, damage property, or violate individual privacy.
  • Shall not create unreasonable noise disruption or use unauthorized sound
    amplification.
  • Shall not involve illegal harassment, defamation, terrorist threats, or actual or
    imminent violence or property damage.
  • Shall not involve political campaigning unless permitted by law and College policy.

Related Procedures

Event Policies and Procedures (PDF) (external)

Use of College Facilities Procedures (internal, hosted, theater)

Changes

Changes approved by the Board of Trustees on March 11, 2025

Changes approved by the Board of Trustees on May 6, 2020; November 13, 2024

Changes approved by the Board of Trustees on May 6, 2020; November 13, 2024

Changes approved by Cabinet on February 2, 2004; October 30, 2006; June 18, 2012

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