- The student proposing the installation will work closely with the faculty, or other appropriate supervisor, to ensure the pedagogical value and aesthetic merits of the installation.
- At least two weeks — three weeks recommended — prior to the anticipated install date, the student will submit a Permission for Installation form (available at the UPC website) to the Facilities Department (facilities@colgate.edu), signed by the student and their supervisor. This form asks for a brief description of the installation, the location and timing (install and removal dates) of the installation, and any special assistance the installation may require.
- This form will be circulated to the Director of Facilities Operations and the Associate Vice President for Facilities for approval.
- The UPC chair, and if necessary the full UPC, will also review the proposal in light of the following considerations:
- Will this project leave any long-term physical trace on 91Âé¶¹¾«Æ· properties or the wider community beyond 91Âé¶¹¾«Æ·?
- Does the proposed installation promote (or at least not impede) 91Âé¶¹¾«Æ·â€™s goal of being an inclusive learning environment?
- The UPC chair or a member of Facilities may reach out to the proposing student and their supervisor to discuss any potential issues with the installation related to the considerations above.
- The UPC chair will then communicate a recommendation to the Associate Vice President for Facilities who is ultimately responsible for the approval decision.
The University Property Committee reviews requests for all permanent installations, installations that require the University to supply infrastructure (such as electrical power), installations that occupy a prominent campus location even temporarily, and any installation that signals University support or endorsement for a cause or organization.
Examples of installations covered by this policy include:
- public art
- distinctive memorials
- flags
- banners
- temporary student installations associated with coursework
Installations not covered by the policy include:
- temporary signs announcing events or raising awareness, which are covered by the Policy on Advertising in the Student Handbook.