Resolution 95-07: CONDOM CAMPUS

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Number	95-07
Description	UTA, either itself or through contract with another party, place condom machines in each public bathroom
Authored by	TJ Barber Dave Worch
Sponsored by	Matt Russell
Date Submitted	Tuesday, January 24, 1995
Date Considered	Monday, April 17, 1995
General Body Vote	Thursday, January 1, 1970
Committee	Student Affairs
Result	n/a
Remarks	FAILED - Condom machines are installed, serviced, and paid for by the vendor. "Recommendation of Vice President Duke is approved." President Witt, June 11, 1995. In a memo dated June 10, 1997 from Wyl Parker, Director of Housing and the UC: "On May 22, 1997, a Request for Proposal for personal products vending machines, which included condoms, was sent to the following: Aladan Corp, Protocol, and Ted Hicks. The RFPs were due back to my office by Friday, June 6, 1997. To date, I have not received any responses... Due to the apparent lack of interest from companies in this business, we may consider not to pursue this any further."
Whereas	AIDS, sexually transmitted diseases, and other ailments resulting from sexual contact are non-denominational; and
Whereas	Placing condoms on campus does not promote promiscuity but safety; and
Whereas	The average age of a student at UTA is 26; and
Whereas	26 years old is both generally and legally an age considered to be responsible; and
Whereas	Feminine hygiene machines are already accessible to females in most buildings on campus; and
Whereas	The use of condoms is a responsibilty shared by both parties involved.
Be It Further Resolved That	UTA, either itself or through contract with another party, place condom machines in each public bathroom in the library, residential halls, University Center, recreation buildings, and administration buildings; and
Be It Further Resolved That	UTA make condom machines accessible to each apartment complex or other residential buildings owned, overseen, or controlled by UTA.