Salisbury University Solicitation Policy
October 1, 2015
Overview
This policy was established to prevent harassment and nuisance in connection with University-related
solicitation activities to Salisbury University students, employees and visitors, and to assist with the
continuity of orderly business at the University. University buildings or campus spaces may not be used
to raise money or to solicit commercial goods or services for any individual or organization other than by
a University affiliated group. Exceptions may be permitted, as appropriate, for:
1. Sponsored or cosponsored events with merchandise or solicitations directly related to and
supportive of the event’s primary purpose, such as CDs sold at a University concert or books
sold in connection with a lecture series. Activity is limited to participants of the event. A
solicitation permit is required from the Office of Student Affairs or designee (212 Guerrieri
University Center, 410-543-6080).
2. Charitable organizations (tax deductible under the Internal Revenue Code) using University
space for an event may solicit funds to invited participants in compliance with Maryland State
Code for solicitation of contributions. A solicitation permit is required from the Office of
Student Affairs.
3. Vendors that have contracts with Salisbury University to provide services and products on
campus. Vendors who have questions should contact the appropriate University sponsoring
authority associated with the vending contract.
4. Employers wishing to solicit students for off campus jobs. Those interested must register and be
approved by the Career Services Office located in 133 Guerrieri University Center, 410-5436075.
5. Businesses or organizations with license agreements with Salisbury University to use University
facilities. Licensees who have questions should contact the appropriate University sponsoring
authority associated with the licensing agreement.
Off campus firms, organizations or individuals are restricted from conducting commercial merchandising
and solicitation activities on campus. Non-student affiliation groups and departments are subject to the
Policy on Soliciting Personnel During Work Hours
(http://www.usmh.usmd.edu/regents/bylaws/SectionVII/VII220.html)
Any merchandising activity conducted on the campus by an officially recognized student organization is
subject to the Policy on Student and Student Organization.
When on University property and/or conducting approved solicitation activity, all University and
University System of Maryland policies, including, but not limited to, policies regarding conduct (for
example, the Student Code of Conduct, employee policies, and Facilities Use Policies) are in full force
and effect.
Electronic Solicitations
Electronic solicitations using Salisbury University-sponsored electronic media (email, twitter, Facebook,
etc.) is prohibited by non-University affiliated personnel. Students found to be providing unauthorized
access to electronic media for the purpose of supporting a non-University commercial entity could face
charges through the Code of Conduct. Staff and Faculty could face Human Resources actions.
Salisbury University provides the Campus Bulletin Digest (CBD) as a framework to allow electronic
solicitations within the campus community. The CBD is intended only for use by students, faculty and
staff. The CBD is used in the same manner as most classifieds: for announcements, roommate searches,
items for sale, etc. All University-related electronic communications, including, but not limited to,
University email, University computers, and the CBD, are covered by the Acceptable Use Policy and the
E-mail Acceptable Use Policy:
(http://www.salisbury.edu/helpdesk/doc/HelpDesk/Policies/Policies_AcceptableUsePolicy.pdf
For more information about the CBD, go to
https://www.salisbury.edu/helpdesk/doc/Email_Outlook_Exchange/Email_AboutCampusBulletinDigest.
pdf
SU Policy on Soliciting Personnel During Work Hours
Employees of Salisbury University are entitled to perform assigned duties and responsibilities
during working hours, without interference from unauthorized and inappropriate solicitations.
Such solicitations, unless part of the employee’s assigned duties or approved by the University
President or designee, are prohibited.
“Solicitation” is defined as a request for money, goods, services, or endorsements for personal,
commercial, political, governmental, or charitable purposes. The University President has
approved one solicitation to employees per year for the Maryland Charity Campaign and for the
Salisbury University Foundation. Otherwise, employee solicitations are generally prohibited.
For More Information: See BOR VII – 2.20 Policy on Soliciting Personnel During Work Hours
http://www.salisbury.edu/hr/Forms/Staff%20Employee%20Handbook%20Updated%20January
%202011.pdf#page=86
SU Policy on Student and Student Organization Solicitation
Solicitation by or of individual students and/or student organizations on University property, including,
but not limited to, the residence halls, academic buildings, the University Center, and the Commons, is
prohibited except by prior written approval from the University through the Office of Student Affairs
(212 GUC). Approved solicitation, distribution, or sale of goods by, of or for students may be
undertaken in the following campus areas: GUC, Dining Commons, and the University Pergola area. GUC
solicitations are coordinated by the GUC Office located in 223 GUC (x36100). Commons and Pergola
solicitations are coordinated by the Facilities Reservation Office, 200 Commons Building (x82208).
The University maintains the right to approve the time, manner, and place of solicitation. Non-students
who violate the solicitation policy may be trespassing on University property and may be subject to legal
prosecution. Sanctions for students who are found to be in violation of this policy range from warning
to suspension. Additionally, students who inappropriately and without authorization solicit on behalf of
a non-University entity face conduct sanctions.
Student organizations that wish to solicit on University property in connection with a fund-raising
project or on behalf of a nonprofit charity must request and receive prior written approval from the
Office of Student Activities, 125 GUC (x36125). Violations of this policy are subject to disciplinary action
under the Student Code of Conduct and may affect national organization status as well. Sanctions for
student organizations found to be in violation of the policy range from warning to disaffiliation with the
University.
Raffles are subject to restriction under Maryland law and may only be conducted consistent with the
Maryland Code, Criminal Law Article, Titles 12 and 13 as may be amended or any other applicable
statute or regulation.
Solicitation Requests and Enforcement
Student and Student Organization solicitation permit requests should be made using the appropriate
Solicitation Request Form, attached hereto, at least one week in advance of the anticipated activity,
should be made by forwarding the request to the Office of Student Activities, 125 GUC (x36125). Nonstudent requests of a non-commercial, free speech nature should be sent to the Office of Student Affairs
as well. A copy of the approved permit must be carried by the solicitor at all times while on campus.
Complaints about solicitations and merchandising activities shall be referred to the Office of Student
Affairs or other designee, 212 GUC at 410 543-6080 or on campus at (x36080). For complaints about
students or student organizations, the Dean of Students or designee may initiate disciplinary action, as
appropriate.
Contact
For questions regarding this policy, contact the Office of Student Affairs, 212 GUC, 410-543-6080.
SU Policy on Posting
The University reserves the right to limit the time, manner and place of student and non-student posting
on University property. Students or student organizations should contact the Office of Student Activities
and the Undergraduate Student Government Association, 125 GUC 410 543-6125 or on campus at
(x36125) for permission to post materials on University property. For posting in the University residence
halls, the Residence Life office must approve the posting. For general University property advertising
and posting, the following policy applies:
Flyers and posters advertising events on University property are to be posted on the main campus only,
and only in approved and designated locations. Off campus advertising that is in violation of the Student
Code of Conduct is not permitted.
Materials must be posted on approved locations only, including kiosks, public bulletin boards, and
display cases. Posting any material on buildings, walls, trees, sidewalks, utility poles, etc. is prohibited.
Posters and flyers must not exceed 11 x 17 and are limited to two per kiosk/posting area.
Advertising materials should include the name(s) of the sponsoring/advertising group, date, time and
location of the event. Materials must be removed by the individuals or group posting within one week
of the conclusion of the event.
Posting in academic buildings should only occur on approved posting boards. Some academic buildings
may not have any free posting boards, which limits the ability to post in those buildings. Taping or
stapling on walls or windows is not permitted.
Events may not be advertised by posting until official approval is received by the Office of Student
Activities and the Undergraduate Student Government Association.
A limited number of venues are available for non-University affiliated groups or individuals to post
information or materials. Each of the outdoor kiosks has a location for non-University affiliated
postings. The University has the right to review and remove postings that are in violation of the law or
University Policy.
Public Forums on University Property
Salisbury University offers sites for public forums. Please refer to the following link for information
regarding public forums:
http://www.salisbury.edu/reserve/PDF/Limited%20Public%20Forum%20Meetings.pdf
For more information please contact the Office of Conference Planning (410-543-6172) or the Guerrieri
University Center (410-543-6100). Individuals are not permitted to use public forum venues for any type
of commercial solicitation.
Request to Solicit on Campus
Name of Organization: ______________________________________
Contact Name: ____________________________________________
Contact Email: ____________________________________________
Contact Phone: ___________________________________________
Contact Cell Phone: _______________________________________
Nature/Purpose of Solicitation:
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
Requested date(s) of solicitation: __________________________________________________________
Requested location(s) of solicitation:
_____________________________________________________________________________________
For student solicitations return to the Office of Student Activities, 125 GUC, 410-546-6125
For Guerrieri University Center solicitations return to 222 GUC, 410-543-6100
For all other solicitations, return to Conference Planning, Room 200 Commons Building, 410-543-6172
For Office Use Only:
________ Approved
________ Denied
Review Name: _________________________
Date of Review: ___________________
Request to Post on Campus
Name of Organization: ______________________________________
Contact Name: ____________________________________________
Contact Email: ____________________________________________
Contact Phone: ___________________________________________
Contact Cell Phone: _______________________________________
Nature/Purpose of Posting:
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
Requested date(s) of posting: __________________________________________________________
Requested location(s) of posting:
_____________________________________________________________________________________
For student postings return to the Office of Student Activities, 125 GUC, 410-546-6125
For Guerrieri University Center postings return to 222 GUC, 410-543-6100
For all other campus postings, solicitations, return to Student Affairs, 212 GUC, 410-543-6080
For Office Use Only:
________ Approved
________ Denied
Review Name: _________________________
Date of Review: ___________________
Solicitation Permit
Name of Organization: ______________________________________
Contact Name: ____________________________________________
Contact Email: ____________________________________________
Contact Phone: ___________________________________________
Contact Cell Phone: _______________________________________
Date(s) of Solicitation: _____________________________________
Location(s) of Solicitation: __________________________________
__________________________________________
_____________________
Signature of Authorized SU Representative
Date
__________________________________________
Authorized SU Representative (Print)
Posting Permit
Name of Organization: ______________________________________
Contact Name: ____________________________________________
Contact Email: ____________________________________________
Contact Phone: ___________________________________________
Contact Cell Phone: _______________________________________
Date(s) of Posting: _____________________________________
Location(s) of Posting: __________________________________
__________________________________________
_____________________
Signature of Authorized SU Representative
Date
__________________________________________
Authorized SU Representative (Print)