University of Oregon RHA and University Housing Policies regarding Campaigning in the residence halls
Updated Winter 2008
Candidates are encouraged to take advantage of possible forums hosted by the RHA or ASUO in University Housing.
The RHA Council & University Housing Office has created policy that ensures that campaigning in the UO Residence Halls be conducted according to the following guidelines:
- 1. Candidates and their representatives must follow these guidelines.
- a. Every candidate may have 4 posters posted in common areas of the Residence Halls, one each in Barnhart, Carson, Hamilton and Living Learning Center. Candidates must turn posters in to Remi Nagata, Program Coordinator in the Housing Office, in order to be posted.
- b. Posters and signs may be posted by residents on their own doors the inside of their own windows, and in their own rooms.
- c. Posting of fliers by candidates’ campaigns isn’t allowed in the Residence Halls. This includes, but is not limited to, leafleting on the floor, under doors, and on the walls. All postings must be posted by students (in their own rooms and own doors and windows) and by housing staff through the means referenced in guideline 1a.
- d. Candidates and their representatives who are guests in the Residence Halls MUST be escorted by a resident of the hall they are in and must not solicit or campaign to other residents in the halls. Candidates may not solicit in any of the dining facilities.
- e. Candidates are encouraged to table in common areas and MUST make a reservation through the area desk. Reservations must be approved prior to tabling and there can be NO sales without a written sales permit (this includes campaign t-shirts). Candidates may NOT host a forum or event in a residence hall lounge. Campaigning is prohibited in the Residence Hall Association office and meetings, and complex and hall government meetings.
- f. Campaign materials are allowed on one’s person (i.e. t-shirt, buttons),or other personal belongings (i.e. backpacks).
- 2. The elections board can submit 80 fliers to encourage turnout, but need to be turned into the Main Housing Office in order to be posted. These fliers may not reference specific candidate names or campaigns and must be targeted at voter turn out. Fliers should include information on how to vote.
- 3. The RHA and University Housing would like to direct candidates to the Housing Contract points 1, 3, and 5 under “Rules and Regulations,” in addition to the above. Residents and their guests are responsible for all sections of the Housing Contract, not only those listed below for informational purposes.
Selected Housing Rules and Regulations
1. Solicitation, Advertising, and Promotion
- Solicitation, advertising, promotion, and commercial transactions are prohibited in all areas of the residence halls. In order to sell or promote any merchandise or service for private profit on state property, a sales permit must be purchased from the university for each sales location. There is to be no solicitation of any kind in University Housing facilities (including dining centers) by non-housing groups without the express written permission of University Housing.
- a. Unauthorized entry to, or use of, institutional facilities, including buildings and grounds, is prohibited. Use of University of Oregon residence halls is limited to the residents, their escorted guests, and other persons specifically authorized by University Housing.
- b. The presence of any nonresident of the hall not authorized by University Housing constitutes a trespass. Those trespassing on the premises of the University of Oregon residence halls may be arrested under the ordinances of the City of Eugene and possibly be subject to discipline under the University Student Conduct Code.
- d. Posting of unapproved signs or erecting antennas or any other objects on the exterior or interior of buildings is prohibited.
- a. University Housing policies apply to all guests. Residents are responsible and accountable for the conduct of their guests while on residence hall property or immediately adjacent areas, or at residence hall-sponsored or supervised activities. This is true when guests are there by the resident's explicit invitation and also when the guests are present with the resident’s permission.
- b. Residents must accompany their guests at all times.
- g. University Housing reserves the right to deny access to any guest whose behavior is deemed inappropriate.
Questions or clairifications may be directed to rha@uoregon.edu or 6-4234