Campus Center Lounge Policy

Whereas a significant investment has been made by the College to renovate and improve the Campus Center Lounge, the following policies are put in place to insure its proper use and long term good appearance.

The lounge is first and foremost for the use and enjoyment of Houghton College students, employees, and alumni. Any group using the Campus Center agrees to abide by the policies contained herein. We all have a vested interest in keeping the new campus center furnishings in good appearance and condition for as long as possible.

1. Any activity scheduled in the lounge must be approved by the Director of Student Programs. (During the summer season, the Conference Director will give approval.)
   

2. Reservations for use of the Campus Center Lounge must be made through the Information Center.
   

3. The following rules apply for moving furniture in the lounge:
   a. The furniture in the center of the room may be moved carefully, with two people picking up each piece. The furniture may not ever be dragged.
   b. The four chairs and coffee tables on the two platforms may be temporarily moved for special programs.
   c. The large sectional seating areas in the four corners may not ever be moved!
   d. Any furniture moved must be carefully returned to its proper position at the end of the event. ( A floor plan showing the correct furniture arrangement is available at the information center.)
   e. The conference registration desk must remain on the terrazzo and may not be moved over into the Lounge.
   

4. FOOD. If food is to be served in the lounge area, the serving tables should be set up on the terrazzo tile under the stairs and not on the carpeted area.
   

5. If any loud music is to be played, it should be set up on the Quad side of the lounge and kept to a reasonable level so as not to disturb the Information Center.
          

6. Sales may occur at the tables at the foot of the stairs, or by special approval on the carpeted runways. No furniture may be moved to make way for sales. All sales and fund raising activities must be pre-approved according to the Campus Center Solicitation policy.
          

7. CUSTODIAL: If your activity or event includes the moving of furniture and extra chairs and tables being brought in, the Director of Custodial Services needs at least one full week's notice.
          

8. LIABILITY: Any group using the lounge assumes financial liability for any damage or destruction of Campus Center furnishings that occurred as a result of its event.