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

PROGRAMMABLE SPACE AND EVENT POLICIES

RESERVATION GUIDELINES

EVENT CATERING

Brazos Park, Commons, and University Center as Special Use Facilities

Student Centers and Dining Management – Addendum