440 West Nedderman Drive
Arlington, TX 76019
(817)-272-6955
Policies and Procedures
Overview
Student Centers and Dining Management has day-to-day operational responsibility for space associated with three facilities: The University Center (UC), UT Arlington’s traditional union-type facility; Brazos Park, an outdoor music and entertainment pavilion and green area adjacent to the University Center Mall; and Commons, which focuses primarily on dining services with some additional event and student study spaces available to the University community. Student Centers and Dining Management partners with the Office of Student Organizations to manage Brazos Park event reservations, but event planning, setup, and facilitation in addition to maintenance and operations are the responsibility of Student Centers and Dining Management. Student Centers and Dining Management is also responsible for entering into lease contracts with businesses that wish to utilize the retail space in the College Park District along Spaniolo Avenue and Center Street on the eastern edge of campus. The Director for Student Centers and Dining Management maintains day-to-day authority. Student Centers and Dining Management provide services for all members of the University community: students, staff, faculty, and alumni in addition to contracting with some external guests for event or dining purposes. This document, and the policies and procedures outlined herein, is intended to focus on event planning and facilitation services, oversight and management of the above mentioned facilities, and general guidelines for Student Centers and Dining Management operations.
Mission Statement, Mission Values, and the Role of the College Union
GENERAL GUIDELINES
- Applicable Laws and Regulations
- Guest Relations Specialist
- Responsibilities of Student Centers and Dining Management and Departmental Offices or Facilities Therein
- Advertising, Signs, and Banners
- Damage to Facilities
- Use of Lounges, Entryways, and Corridors
- Lost and Found
- Building and Event Hours for The Commons and University Center
- Customer Property
- Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
- Solicitation and Expressive Activity
- Building Use Restrictions
PROGRAMMABLE SPACE AND EVENT POLICIES
- Programmable Space, or Areas Available for Use
- Bluebonnet Ballroom and Rio Grande Ballroom
- Palo Duro Lounge
- Career Development Center Atrium
- Foyer and Maverick Circle
- Control of Facility and Right to Enter
- Eligibility and Priority of Users
RESERVATION GUIDELINES
- Student Centers and Dining Management Office
- Submission of Requests
- Pre-Semester Reservations
- Advance Planning
- Booths, Checkout Tables, and Equipment Check-out
- Cancellation and No-Show Policy
- Rainsites
- Inclement Weather and Event Interruption
- Setups
- Academic Use
- Room Conditions
- Finals Week Policy
- Security