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ALTAMAHA TECHNICAL COLLEGE
FACILITIES USE POLICY
I. Rationale
Altamaha Technical College encourages organizations and groups to use its facilities while still maintaining a fiscally sound policy for use. Altamaha Technical College is dedicated to quality education and training that is offered in a professional manner that parallels our organizational mission. It is our belief that any function or activity taking place in our facilities must be dedicated to these same objectives. The State of Georgia funds Altamaha Technical College, its buildings, and premises. To promote and maintain the integrity of the buildings, institutions, and furnishings, the Local Board of Directors has approved pertinent fee structures that promote stewardship of Altamaha Technical College.
II. Space Availability
a. Altamaha Technical College’s regular business hours are from 8:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday. The hours on Fridays are 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Facilities are available during non-regular times by special contract. All available hours, Monday through Saturday, are exclusive of school holidays. Space is limited and is subject to Altamaha Technical College’s needs and class schedules. Our first priority is to serve our credit classes, literacy, continuing education, faculty/staff/administration, and customized training partners. Other activities Altamaha Technical College sponsors or in which it is a partner will have first priority.
b. At the Jesup campus, space will be available in designated rooms of the Polytechnical Center, the Auditorium/Atrium, and the Student Center/Atrium in the 200 Building. An appropriate administrative authority, such as the Director of the Polytechnical Center, a Vice President, or the President of Altamaha Technical College will approve all requests for space.
c. At the Baxley campus, space will be available in Room 128-A, Room 128-B (or combination of both) and Conference Room 116. An appropriate administrative authority, such as the Coordinator of Continuing Education,
Vice President of Baxley Operations, or the President of Altamaha Technical College will approve all requests for space
d. At the Cook Center in Hazlehurst, space will be available in Rooms 102, 106, 107, and 109. An appropriate administrative authority, such as the Facility Manager, Vice President of Economic Development, or the President of Altamaha Technical College, will approve all requests for space.
e. At this time facilities are limited in Long County for student use and are not available for sharing with the general public.
f. At this time there are no facilities under Altamaha Technical College's control available for rent in McIntosh, Glynn or Camden counties.
g. If a governmental agency is not able to pay set fees, Altamaha Technical College may establish a registration fee to underwrite facility charges. The President of Altamaha Technical College reserves the privilege of adjusting room and user fees for other governmental agencies and entities. Custodial fees and equipment charges may be applicable.
h. Space will be available on a priority basis as follows:
- Altamaha Technical College
- The Technical College System of Georgia
- Corporate/Business customers
- Altamaha Technical College’s student organizations or clubs
- Other educational/training agencies
- Local governmental agencies
- Community/civic groups and organizations
- Other, non-related groups and organizations.
i. Authorization for the use of space at Altamaha Technical College is required.(See also "Procedures for Facilities Use.") Space is to be used primarily to support the purposes of training, economic development, and community development. Any fees that might be derived from use of space are not to be contrary to these purposes. Space is not to be used for commercial endeavors.
j. The facilities shall not be utilized:
- For any purpose or activity that is in violation of federal, state, or local laws;
- By any group that espouses a political, economic, social, or other doctrine that is contrary to the Constitution of the State of Georgia or to the Constitution of the United States of America;
- For any purpose or activity that is in violation of any policy of the Technical College System of Georgia, Altamaha Technical College, or its Local Board of Directors;
- For any activity that is not in harmony with the moral and ethical standards of the local communities or with the organizational mission of Altamaha Technical College as determined by the Local Board of Directors; and
- By any group that, through previous utilization of the facilities, has demonstrated a disregard for proper care of the facility, safety procedures, or other rules and regulations that have been formulated for the use of the institution.
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