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Policy 602.29
Policy 106.3
 
== Introduction ==
== Introduction ==
 
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In the event of severe weather conditions, emergency situations, or serious public health threats, Appalachian State University may have cause to temporarily delay or halt operations. Should any of these conditions result in suspension of normal University activities or University closure, specific procedures will be considered to be in effect until such conditions have abated. The policy contained herein outlines the scope, authority, and special provisions for the designation and procedures for Critical and Essential Staff.


== Scope ==
== Scope ==
The University will operate under the auspices of normal scheduling unless the Chancellor, or in the absence of the Chancellor, the Provost or Chancellor’s designee, publicly announces the closing of any or all campus facilities.  In the event of such announcement, Critical Staff will begin critical functions in order to assess University operations, protect University assets, and/or provide for delivery of pre-designated Critical Functions.


The following list includes departments that perform Critical Functions and include Critical Staff; however, this list is not inclusive and could be added to, depending upon emergency situation and conditions. Faculty and staff, who provide Critical Functions but are not included below, will be provided special designations (i.e. research, special response committees, etc.) made in consultation with the department head and appropriate vice chancellor.
#Physical Plant
#New River Light & Power
#Food Service
#Housing & Residence Life
#University Police
#Telecommunications (Centrex)
#Student Health Services
#Information Technology
#Parking & Traffic
#Safety & Workers’ Compensation
#University Communications


== Definitions  ==
== Definitions  ==


=== Critical Function (Tier 1) ===
:A Critical Function is an activity, service, or department so vital to Appalachian State University that the incapacity to provide or delay delivery of services has a debilitating impact on the physical infrastructure and/or public safety of the University.
=== Critical Staff ===
:Critical Staff are that staffs who are responsible for the delivery of Critical Functions.


=== Alternative Critical Staff ===
=== Tailgating ===
:Alternative Critical Staff are those staff identified by the vice chancellor or department who possesses the requisite knowledge, skill or ability to perform Critical Functions in the absence of formally designated Critical Staff. Should formally designated Critical Staff be unable to report to work, the Alternative Critical Staff shall assume the duties and responsibilities for the delivery of Critical Functions.  
:Tailgating is defined as parking in a designated location or area and/or setting up non- permanent facilities (such as tents and tables) to consume food and beverages prior to an officially sanctioned University event to which the public is invited and the event has been approved for tailgating. If the Chancellor or his designee pre-approves the consumption of alcohol for a specific tailgating event, only malt beverages and unfortified wine may be consumed by individuals twenty-one (21) years of age or older.
 
== Policy and Procedure Statements  ==
 
=== Conduct ===
Individuals attending events at Appalachian State University are expected to conduct themselves in a manner respectful of the nature and character of the university. Persons acting in a disruptive, disrespectful or disorderly manner may be asked to leave the premises or be subject to citation. Students may also be charged with a violation of the Code of Student Conduct.
 
'''APPALACHIAN STATE UNIVERSITY DOES NOT SANCTION THE CONSUMPTION OR POSSESSION OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES BY UNDERAGE PERSONS; NOR DOES IT SANCTION THE VIOLATION OF FEDERAL, STATE OR LOCAL LAW.'''
 
=== Tailgating Areas/Times ===
Tailgating with food and non-alcoholic beverages is permitted on all areas of campus.
 
Possession and consumption of alcoholic beverages while tailgating will be permitted in the following areas, or those parking lots adjacent to the facilities listed below, unless otherwise stipulated by the University Administration:
{|
|Broyhill Music Building Lot                       
|Chemistry and Physics (CAP) Lot
|
|Champions Lot                                   
|Duck Pond Field
|
|Durham Park
|East Stands Lot
|
|Edwin Duncan Hall Lot                           
|Farthing Auditorium Lot
|
|Greenwood Lot                                     
|Holmes Center Lot
|
|John Thomas Hall Lot                             
|Justice/Coltrane Halls Lots
|
|Katharine Harper Hall Lot
|Legends Lot
|                       
|Raley Lot
|Rivers Street Parking Deck
|                       
|South Lot
|Stadium Lot
|                                     
|Student Recreation Center Lot                     
|University Drive Parking Spaces
|
|New Parking Deck next to the Carol Grotnes Belk Library and Information Commons
|}
 
'''THE ABOVE DESIGNATED AREAS ARE THE ONLY LOCATIONS APPROVED FOR TAILGATING WITH ALCOHOL. Consumption of alcohol outside designated areas and/or time periods constitutes a violation of Appalachian State University tailgating policy. Violators are subject to prosecution under the
Appalachian State University Code of Student Conduct, the laws of The Town of Boone, and/or the laws of the State of North Carolina.'''
 
Alcohol consumption will not be permitted in any area during or after the game.
 
Tailgating is limited to directly behind your parked vehicle. '''Roadways cannot be blocked for any reason and more than one parking spot cannot be used.'''
 
Motor homes will not be allowed to park in campus parking lots the night before a game.
 
<u>Tailgating sites will not open prior to 9:00 A.M. before the official beginning of the event.</u>
 
Tailgating will not be permitted during the event.
 
=== Consumption of Alcohol ===
 
Consistent with North Carolina State Law, <u>Underline</u>only malt beverages and unfortified wine may be possessed or consumed. Spirituous liquor (including mixed drinks) is NOT permitted.<u>Underline</u>
 
Kegs and other common containers are not allowed at any time.
 
Glass containers are not allowed.


=== Essential Function (Tier 2) ===
Drinking games, including, but not limited to, beer pong, and the use of devices intended to accelerate the consumption of alcohol, including, but not limited to, funnels or beer bongs, are prohibited.
:Essential Functions are those functions that are absolutely essential to provide for the continuity of a department and/or unit. Essential Functions may also include operations essential to the University but not critical for the sustainment or protection of infrastructure and/or public safety of the University.


=== Essential Staff ===
Any participant who consumes alcoholic beverages at such events <u>Underline</u>must be able to produce a valid driver’s license or other photo ID that reflects the person’s age<u>Underline</u> upon request.
:Essential Staff are those staff identified by an individual department’s and/or unit’s emergency or continuity plan, whose services is required to provide and/or maintain said essential function.


=== Willful Failure ===
Consumption of alcoholic beverages is prohibited on any other part of the campus or on public streets that run through or are adjacent to the campus.
:Willful Failure is the intentional and deliberate neglect of duties and/or responsibilities for which a person has been tasked.


== Policy and Procedure Statements  ==
Consumption of alcoholic beverages may begin no more than 3 ½ hours before the starting time of the event. Consumption of alcoholic beverages '''after''' commencement of the event is '''prohibited'''. (University Alcohol Policy, Resource Manual, Administrative Policy 21)
=== Designated Employees ===
 
#The Vice Chancellor, Director, or a designated appointee of each department, shall identify and notify employees who have been designated as Critical Staff, Alternative Critical Staff, and Essential Staff.  
=== Consumption and Preparation of Food ===
#Employees designated as Critical Staff, Alternative Critical Staff, and Essential Staff shall be notified of any and all specific job related requirements in an emergency situation. The Vice Chancellor, Director, supervisor, or designated appointee of each department shall outline expectations and duties to designated employees, documenting in the designated employee’s performance management record and/or annual review the essential staff designation.  
 
#The Vice Chancellor, Director, supervisor, or designated appointee shall conduct an annual orientation for all Critical Staff, Alternative Critical Staff, and Essential Staff, outlining the responsibilities of said designation. *Each department is encouraged to use the university Emergency Management office as a resource tool in developing training and education material.
No food may be sold without proper University permit (either Food Services and/or Athletics).
#Once identified, complete lists will be compiled utilizing the Critical and Essential Staff Form. 
 
#A complete list of all designated Staff for each department will be maintained in the department as well as in Human Resource Services.  
Propane and charcoal grills are the only permissible sources of heat for cooking. Burned coals and/or residue from cooking may not be permitted to make contact with the paved surface of the parking lot. Hot coals must be completely extinguished with water prior to leaving the tailgating site.
#Should a position designated as Critical Staff, Alternative Critical Staff, or Essential Staff be vacated, the department head will notify Human Resource Services in order to take appropriate measures to ensure designation is placed in the job posting.
 
#Designated employees shall notify the department, supervisor, and Human Resource Services should emergency contact information change while classified as Critical Staff, Alternative Critical Staff, or Essential Staff.
Open flame fires, including fire pits, are prohibited.
 
=== Trash ===
 
All groups and individuals participating in tailgating are responsible for proper disposal of their trash and other debris such as charcoal.
Recycling is strongly encouraged.
 
Trash containers will be provided throughout campus.
 
=== Solicitation ===
 
No sales activities are allowed on the Appalachian State University campus, including any/all tailgating areas, without permission from the appropriate University office, i.e. Athletics and/or Center for Student Involvement and Leadership.
(Facility Use Policy, Section 11-Solicitation and Solicitors, Resource Manual)
 
Only Appalachian State University Athletics or their designated representatives will be allowed to sell merchandise at athletics events.
 
=== Structures ===
 
No permanent or semi-permanent structures may be constructed or placed for any activity on University grounds except by authority of the Vice Chancellor for Business Affairs or the Vice Chancellor for Student Development(Facility Use Policy, Section 5-Use of University Grounds and Exterior Facilities, Resource Manual).
 
=== Smoking Policy ===


=== Responsibilities of Designated Staff ===
Smoking is not allowed inside Kidd Brewer Stadium or within 50 ft. of any university facility.
#Upon receiving notification of designation as Critical Staff, Alternative Critical Staff, or Essential Staff, designated employees must immediately notify their supervisor of any limitations in performing the duties of said designation.
#Designated employees must make every reasonable effort to fulfill Critical and/or Essential Functions during applicable emergencies. Immediate notification during emergency situation must be given to the employee’s supervisor should any reason result in the employee’s inability to fulfill the designated functions.
#Designated staff may be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment, for Willful Failure to fulfill responsibilities of critical/essential functions.  Each situation will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis by an Employee Relations representative of Human Resource Services, the supervisor, and the employee to determine appropriate action.


=== Special Provisions ===
If smoking in a designated area, smoking residue must be placed in appropriate receptacles. (Smoking Policy, Resource Manual)
#If critical staff are required to remain on campus for an extended period of time, the University will provide adequate housing and food.
#Designated staff required to work during a public health or communicable disease emergency shall be governed in accordance with State Personnel Policy: Section 8 – [http://www.osp.state.nc.us/manuals/8_Workplace%20Environment%20and%20Health/Communicable%20Disease%20Emergency.htm Communicable Disease Emergency]. This governance shall include provisions for pay, paid time off, Workers Compensation, and leave. 
#Designated staff required to work during an emergency shall be granted paid time off and pay in accordance with State Personnel Policy Section 5 “Adverse Weather and Emergency Closings”.


== Additional References ==
== Additional References ==


== Authority ==
== Authority ==


== Contact Information ==
== Contact Information ==


== Effective Date ==
== Effective Date ==


== Revision Dates ==
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Revision as of 15:21, 19 September 2011

Policy 106.3

Introduction

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Scope

Definitions

Tailgating

Tailgating is defined as parking in a designated location or area and/or setting up non- permanent facilities (such as tents and tables) to consume food and beverages prior to an officially sanctioned University event to which the public is invited and the event has been approved for tailgating. If the Chancellor or his designee pre-approves the consumption of alcohol for a specific tailgating event, only malt beverages and unfortified wine may be consumed by individuals twenty-one (21) years of age or older.

Policy and Procedure Statements

Conduct

Individuals attending events at Appalachian State University are expected to conduct themselves in a manner respectful of the nature and character of the university. Persons acting in a disruptive, disrespectful or disorderly manner may be asked to leave the premises or be subject to citation. Students may also be charged with a violation of the Code of Student Conduct.

APPALACHIAN STATE UNIVERSITY DOES NOT SANCTION THE CONSUMPTION OR POSSESSION OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES BY UNDERAGE PERSONS; NOR DOES IT SANCTION THE VIOLATION OF FEDERAL, STATE OR LOCAL LAW.

Tailgating Areas/Times

Tailgating with food and non-alcoholic beverages is permitted on all areas of campus.

Possession and consumption of alcoholic beverages while tailgating will be permitted in the following areas, or those parking lots adjacent to the facilities listed below, unless otherwise stipulated by the University Administration:

Broyhill Music Building Lot Chemistry and Physics (CAP) Lot Champions Lot Duck Pond Field Durham Park East Stands Lot Edwin Duncan Hall Lot Farthing Auditorium Lot Greenwood Lot Holmes Center Lot John Thomas Hall Lot Justice/Coltrane Halls Lots Katharine Harper Hall Lot Legends Lot Raley Lot Rivers Street Parking Deck South Lot Stadium Lot Student Recreation Center Lot University Drive Parking Spaces New Parking Deck next to the Carol Grotnes Belk Library and Information Commons

THE ABOVE DESIGNATED AREAS ARE THE ONLY LOCATIONS APPROVED FOR TAILGATING WITH ALCOHOL. Consumption of alcohol outside designated areas and/or time periods constitutes a violation of Appalachian State University tailgating policy. Violators are subject to prosecution under the Appalachian State University Code of Student Conduct, the laws of The Town of Boone, and/or the laws of the State of North Carolina.

Alcohol consumption will not be permitted in any area during or after the game.

Tailgating is limited to directly behind your parked vehicle. Roadways cannot be blocked for any reason and more than one parking spot cannot be used.

Motor homes will not be allowed to park in campus parking lots the night before a game.

Tailgating sites will not open prior to 9:00 A.M. before the official beginning of the event.

Tailgating will not be permitted during the event.

Consumption of Alcohol

Consistent with North Carolina State Law, Underlineonly malt beverages and unfortified wine may be possessed or consumed. Spirituous liquor (including mixed drinks) is NOT permitted.Underline

Kegs and other common containers are not allowed at any time.

Glass containers are not allowed.

Drinking games, including, but not limited to, beer pong, and the use of devices intended to accelerate the consumption of alcohol, including, but not limited to, funnels or beer bongs, are prohibited.

Any participant who consumes alcoholic beverages at such events Underlinemust be able to produce a valid driver’s license or other photo ID that reflects the person’s ageUnderline upon request.

Consumption of alcoholic beverages is prohibited on any other part of the campus or on public streets that run through or are adjacent to the campus.

Consumption of alcoholic beverages may begin no more than 3 ½ hours before the starting time of the event. Consumption of alcoholic beverages after commencement of the event is prohibited. (University Alcohol Policy, Resource Manual, Administrative Policy 21)

Consumption and Preparation of Food

No food may be sold without proper University permit (either Food Services and/or Athletics).

Propane and charcoal grills are the only permissible sources of heat for cooking. Burned coals and/or residue from cooking may not be permitted to make contact with the paved surface of the parking lot. Hot coals must be completely extinguished with water prior to leaving the tailgating site.

Open flame fires, including fire pits, are prohibited.

Trash

All groups and individuals participating in tailgating are responsible for proper disposal of their trash and other debris such as charcoal. Recycling is strongly encouraged.

Trash containers will be provided throughout campus.

Solicitation

No sales activities are allowed on the Appalachian State University campus, including any/all tailgating areas, without permission from the appropriate University office, i.e. Athletics and/or Center for Student Involvement and Leadership. (Facility Use Policy, Section 11-Solicitation and Solicitors, Resource Manual)

Only Appalachian State University Athletics or their designated representatives will be allowed to sell merchandise at athletics events.

Structures

No permanent or semi-permanent structures may be constructed or placed for any activity on University grounds except by authority of the Vice Chancellor for Business Affairs or the Vice Chancellor for Student Development(Facility Use Policy, Section 5-Use of University Grounds and Exterior Facilities, Resource Manual).

Smoking Policy

Smoking is not allowed inside Kidd Brewer Stadium or within 50 ft. of any university facility.

If smoking in a designated area, smoking residue must be placed in appropriate receptacles. (Smoking Policy, Resource Manual)

Additional References

Authority

Contact Information

Effective Date

Revision Dates

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