Administrative Policies

Kentucky Community and Technical College System Policy and Procedural Guidelines for the Management and Use of Facilities

1. Purpose

This policy establishes the parameters for use of KCTCS facilities by agencies or groups, including those that are not part of or affiliated with the System.

2. Scope

2.1 This policy applies to all KCTCS colleges, the System Office, the Kentucky Fire Commission, and the Kentucky Board of Emergency Medical Services (KBEMS).

 

2.2 This policy does not apply to free speech expressions otherwise governed by Administrative Policy 3.3.15 Campus Speech Policy.

3. Definitions

1. KCTCS Facilities - Buildings and grounds owned by the Commonwealth of Kentucky and assigned to the various colleges within the Kentucky Community and Technical College System, the System Office, the Kentucky Fire Commission, and the Kentucky Board of Emergency Medical Services (KBEMS).
   
   
2. College or System Units and Groups - Budgeted units within the Kentucky Community and Technical College System, recognized student organizations, and college affiliated organizations.
   
   
3. Non-Affiliated Groups - Those groups that are neither included in B above nor co-sponsored by a college’s community service program or otherwise hosted or invited by a KCTCS unit.

4. Policy

1. The KCTCS President shall be responsible for management and allocation of space within the Kentucky Community and Technical College System with the advice and input of the KCTCS Chancellor in accordance with Board of Regents and administrative policies and procedure and the Rules of the KCTCS Senate.
   
   
2. In order to promote operational efficiency and to provide administrative flexibility within the Kentucky Community and Technical College System, the KCTCS President hereby delegates this function to the College Presidents and other appropriate administrators.
   
   
3. The System’s facilities shall be used in accordance with state and federal law.
   
   
4. KCTCS facilities that are offered for use by non-affiliated groups shall be made available in a content-neutral manner in accordance with the best interests of the facility and established rules for use.
   
   
5. Non-affiliated groups shall apply for use of KCTCS facilities using the process established by the college or administrative unit.
   
   
6. College facilities shall be made available to college units/groups and non-affiliated groups only after it has been determined that the facility has not been scheduled and is not otherwise expected to be used for academic functions.
   
   
7. There shall be no charge to the State’s other public higher education institutions for the use of KCTCS facilities for educational purposes during normal hours of operation. Fees  may be charged for the use of facilities outside of the normal operational periods established by the college and for other than educational purposes.
   
   
8. When KCTCS facilities are used by a non-affiliated group, a written agreement between the group and the administrative unit shall be negotiated in advance stating the terms of use and the responsibilities of the parties.
   
   
9. Facility use by a non-affiliated group is not an endorsement of the group or its message, and the group shall not use the name of the college or KCTCS entity in a manner that implies endorsement.
   
   
10. Administrative Policy 3.3.15 Campus Speech Policy governs the use of KCTCS space for free expression activities, including any lawful demonstration, meeting, or assembly.
    
    
11. Solicitations by any college unit or group, or any non-affiliated group, for subscriptions, sales of merchandise of any kind whatsoever, publications, or services upon KCTCS property (other than by the authorized stores, food service operators, or vending operations) are prohibited except upon written permission of the College President.

5. Procedure

Administrative Procedure 5.2.4-P implements this policy.