PURPOSE: The purpose of this rule is to set forth the general policies of the University of Missouri with regard to the use of its property. This rule may be found at section 4.0314.01 of the Collected Rules and Regulations of the University of Missouri.

1. (1) Assignment of space in university buildings for continuing use by divisions, departments or other units for use as research laboratories, offices or other special purposes will be made only by the chancellor of the respective campus upon recommendation of the dean or official in charge of the activity.
2. (2) Assignment of classrooms and laboratories for scheduled classes and examinations will be made by the chancellor or such committee or representative as s/he may designate on a semester-by-semester basis.
3. (3) Members of the university faculty or staff who are assigned office space in a building on the campus, and who have been authorized to have a building exterior key, shall be authorized to use such assigned office space whenever their work may require such use.
4. (4) Written permits for the temporary use of university grounds, buildings or rooms therein for any purpose other than regularly scheduled classroom work must be secured in advance from the business officer in accordance with rules for such use made by the chancellor.
5. (5) University buildings or grounds may not be used by individuals or organizations not connected with the university except by written permission of the chancellor.
6. (6) No university buildings or grounds, except those specifically designated by the Board of Curators, may be used by an organization or enterprise which declares a dividend among its members or for which members derive financial profit.

7. (7) No university buildings or grounds (except chapels) may be used for purposes of religious worship or religious teaching by either student or nonstudent groups. Student congregations of local churches or of recognized denominations or sects, although not

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technically recognized campus groups, may use the facilities, commonly referred to as the student union or center or commons under the same regulations that apply to recognized campus organizations, provided that no university facilities may be used for purposes of religious worship or religious teaching. The general prohibition against use of university buildings and grounds for religious worship or religious teaching is a policy required, in the opinion of the Board of Curators, by the Constitution and laws of the state and is not open to any other construction. No regulations shall be interpreted to forbid the offering of prayer or other appropriate recognition of religion at public functions held in university facilities. This provision does apply to such buildings as may be designated under provision of 6 CSR 250-4.010(6).

1. (8) Regular chapels established on university grounds may be used for religious services but not for regular recurring services of any groups. Special rules and procedures shall be established for each such chapel by the chancellor. It is specifically directed that no advantage shall be given to any religious group.
2. (9) All classes, meetings or assemblages of any sort held in university buildings or on university grounds are subject to all United States and Missouri laws and university ordinances and rules. In addition, it is expected that proper care will be taken of the facility and that the simple rules of courtesy, decency and good manners will be observed at all times. Any failure to abide by these requirements may cause the permission for the use of the facility to be withdrawn at any time or for future permission for use of any university facilities to be denied.
3. (10) The possession of and discharge of firearms and explosives on university property including university farms is prohibited except in regularly approved programs or by university agents or employees in the line of duty.
4. (11) No university building or part may be occupied as living rooms or bedrooms except those duly set aside for such purposes.

AUTHORITY: section 172.100, RSMo 1986. Original rule filed April 19, 1977, effective Sept. 11, 1977.