Title:	Outdoor Activities Policy
Policy Owner:	Office of the Provost and Office of the Vice President for Student Life and Enrollment
Applies to:	Workforce Members, Students, Others
Campus Applicability:	Storrs and Regional Campuses
Approval Date:	August 20, 2024
Effective Date:	August 21, 2024
For More Information, Contact	Office of the Provost or Office of the Vice President for Student Life and Enrollment
Contact Information:	provost@uconn.edu or VPSLE@uconn.edu
Official Website:	https://provost.uconn.edu or https://studentlife.uconn.edu

PURPOSE

To support a safe environment for the University community and our visitors and clarify the expectations, restrictions, and requirements related to the use of outdoor spaces, whether scheduled, unscheduled, active, or passive.

APPLIES TO

This policy applies to Students, Workforce Members and Visitors on the Storrs and Regional Campuses.

Jurisdiction: This policy applies to all outdoor facilities and spaces under the control of the University of Connecticut.

POLICY STATEMENT

Outdoor activities are permitted on University property provided they are held in accordance with all University policies and procedures, and relevant laws and regulations. The University has the authority to ensure outdoor activities comply with the following requirements:

1. Prohibited Items and Practices
   • Weapons or weapon facsimiles.
   • Amplified or projected sound not in accordance with the Amplified and Projected Sound policy.
   • Obstructing public access. Blocking access to public spaces or hindering anyone’s ability to enter or exit an area. A clear path of ingress and egress must always be maintained at all building entrances and exits, ADA ramps, stairs, and walkways, as well as for emergency vehicles.
   • Camping or encampments.
   • Ignitable paper, sky lanterns or other like luminaries that may present fire hazards.
2. Outdoor Activity Disruption: No outdoor activity is permitted to disrupt another outdoor activity. To minimize/avoid disruption, University officials may direct one or more outdoor activities to relocate. Failure to comply with this or other directives will be considered a violation of University policies and subject to sanctions. Failure to comply may also be subject to law enforcement action, including criminal penalties.

PROCEDURES

 For more information for scheduling outdoor events and procedures related to this policy, visit the InForm website.

ENFORCEMENT

Violations of this policy may result in appropriate disciplinary measures in accordance with University By-Laws, General Rules of Conduct for All University Employees, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and the University of Connecticut Student Code.

The Provost or designee and the Vice President for Student Life and Enrollment or designee shall review this policy annually and will recommend revisions and/or updates as may be appropriate.

Questions about this Policy may be directed to the Office of the Provost at provost@uconn.edu or the Office of the Vice President for Life and Enrollment at VPSLE@uconn.edu.

POLICY HISTORY

Policy created: 08/20/2024 (Approved by the Senior Policy Council and President)

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