MEMORANDUM
NUMBER      3                                                                                                                                                           12  March 2002

            1.     PURPOSE:

                          This Memorandum serves as a College Regulation for persons desiring to enter The Citadel campus or use The Citadel Facilities.  It sets forth specific scheduling requirements and appropriate attire.  The Citadel campus is defined as all grounds, facilities, buildings, and other real estate property owned, leased, rented, or otherwise under the control and jurisdiction of The Citadel.  NOTE:  A memorandum which covers entry and use of The Citadel Beach House is published separately.

            2.     GENERAL:

                          The Citadel is an institution of higher learning in a military functioning environment.  Any activity detrimental to the academic or military objectives of the college is expressly prohibited.  Violators of this regulation may be considered as disturbing to the college under Section 16-17-420 (Disturbing Schools) and / or Section 16-11-630 (Refusing to leave certain public premises during hours when they are normally closed) of The Code of Laws of South Caroling, 1976, as amended.  Currently enrolled members of the Corps of Cadets, other students, faculty, staff, campus domiciled residents, contractor personnel working on campus, public utility and telephone employees, emergency response agencies, and other personnel specifically authorized may enter the campus and /or use campus facilities.  Such entry and use is subject to the operational hours of the specific facility or building involved and other restrictions promulgated by Citadel memoranda, regulations, rules, or other directives.

            3.   ENTRY TO CAMPUS:

A)    Bona fide visitors (those entering campus with good intentions and absent of deception or fraud) are welcome from 0800 a.m.) to 1800 (6:00 p.m.) daily.  Visitors under sixteen years old must be accompanied by an adult, except when juvenile visitations are coordinated and planned.

B)    Persons desiring to attend on-campus events such as athletic events, concerts, McAlister Field House public events, chapel activities and receptions will be admitted, subject to parking availability, seating capacity, invitation, and similar restrictions.

C)    On-campus demonstrations, rallies, solicitations, strikes, picketing or other expressions by groups or individuals must be approved by the President of the college or the Vice President for Facilities and Engineering prior to entry on campus.  Generally, these type activities are also covered by other regulations.

D)    Persons on The Citadel campus must be dressed in accordance with commonly accepted standards.   For the purpose of this regulation, such dress includes shoes and both upper and lower torso apparel.  See-through garments, garments bearing obscene, lewd, or inflammatory messages, or other apparel designed or intended to detract from the decorum or a ceremony, gathering, or other campus activity are expressly prohibited.  The observation by school officials that the wearing of such apparel has caused or contributed to a disruption, detraction or disturbance on the campus is
sufficient cause for the removal or apprehension of the offending party.

            4.       USE OF FACILITIES AND OTHER CITADEL PROPERTY:

Citadel facilities, buildings and other properties are to be used only for their intended purpose.  Persons must comply with all regulations, rules, operating procedures, safety instructions, and other guidance pertaining to the facility, building or property use.

            5.       USE OF THE CITADEL CAMPUS FOR RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES:

A)    Organized activities:  The Citadel campus is primarily reserved for activities of the Corps of Cadets.  Organized recreational activities, to include athletic events, for persons other than members of the Corps of Cadets are scheduled and coordinated through the respective event coordinator.  Such activities include:  Boy Scout encampments, Summer Camp, Summer Athletic Camps, Special Olympic events and organized athletic competitions.

B)    Unorganized Activities:

1)    Scheduling:

a)    Occasional unorganized recreational use of The Citadel Campus for jogging, bicycling and aerobic walking will not be allowed to detract from or interfere with scheduled campus events.  Scheduled events include, but are not necessarily limited to Parades, Reviews, Parents Day, Homecoming, Corps Day, Commencement activities, Fine Arts presentations and Chapel activities (weddings, church services, pageants, concerts and ceremonies).

b)    Participation in a team sport or individual sport will be scheduled so that it does not interfere with the use of athletic fields or other campus areas by members of the Corps of Cadets.  The parade ground will not be used for sports other than intramurals, unless specific authorization has been obtained through the Office of the Commandant.

2)   Recreational Attire:

a)    Personnel engaged in occasional and unorganized recreational use of The Citadel Campus will wear clean and serviceable (in good repair) attire, to include:

1)    Shoes

2)    Shorts, pants or skirts, as appropriate, which do not reveal undergarments

3)    Shirts, sweatshirts, sweaters or other "tops" which cover at least the upper chest area

b)    Other Sports:  Personnel engaged in team sports will wear the uniform normally prescribed for that sport.  This uniform will be serviceable and in good repair.  It will include:

                                        1)    Shoes

                                        2)    Shorts, pants or skirt, as appropriate

         6.    PROHIBITED RECREATIONAL EQUIPMENT:

                            Certain types of recreational equipment will not be used on campus because of limited space, congested roads and sidewalks, and safety considerations.  These include roller blades, skates, skateboards, two wheeled motor vehicles (mopeds, motorcycles, motor scooters, etc.), all terrain vehicles (ATV) and "go-carts.

   7. 	  ENFORCEMENT:

               The provisions of this regulation will be enforced by officers of the Department of Public Safety, the President, Vice Presidents, building coordinators, proctors, designated members of the Corps of Cadets, Director of the Physical Plant, Director of Cadet Activities, department heads, and the Director of The Citadel Boating Center, each with regard to buildings, activities, properties, or personnel under their responsibility.  When requested, members of the Department of Public Safety will respond to assist individuals as necessary.

RECESSION:

               The Memorandum rescinds Memorandum #28 AUTHORIZED ENTRY TO AND USE OF THE CITADEL CAMPUS, dated 20 November 2000

               FOR THE PRESIDENT:
 
 

OFFICIAL                                                                                            JOSEPH TREZ JR.
                                                                                                              Colonel, U,S. Army Retired
                                                                                                              Executive Assistant to the President