POLICY STATEMENT

Sales of products or services on campus are secondary and incidental to the primary functions of the University.

All sales, solicitations, and collections in University buildings or on University grounds and all uses of the University for commercial or promotional advertising purposes are prohibited without prior authorization. The sale of anything, the solicitation of subscriptions, or the collection of dues is prohibited in University buildings or on University grounds without prior authorization from MU Division of Finance & Business Services (573-882-2094), 311 Jesse Hall, or its designee.

PROCEDURES

University Entities

University entities may engage in the sale of products or services as described in this policy at the discretion of their respective Division Business & Finance Officer, provided the activity aligns with University objectives and complies with relevant policies and laws. University entities must seek additional approval from the Vice Chancellor for Finance or their designee if the anticipated gross sales of such products or services exceeds $5,000. Student charges outlined in or approved through BPPM 2:085 Restriction of Fees in Addition to Tuition are not subject to this procedure.

Student Organizations

Recognized Student Organizations must get approval from the Division of Student Affairs before asking for subscriptions, collecting dues, or fund raising on campus. The request process is outlined in BPPM 1:090 Fund Raising Activities by Student Organizations. Fund raising is defined as income producing activity by student organizations, whether or not the activity realizes a profit, and may include collecting donations without exchanging goods or services.

Advertising

The University shall not be used for commercial or promotional advertising purposes, nor shall the name of the University be identified in any way with the aims, policies, programs, products, or opinions of any organization or its members, with the following exceptions: notices required by law, employment opportunities, extension programs, and normal or regular activities seeking attendance at an event.

Questions regarding the use of the University for any commercial or promotional advertising purposes should be directed to the MU Joint Office of Strategic Communications and Marketing (573-882-4523), 111 Jesse Hall.

Vendor Reservations

All University Groups, Student Organizations, and Non-University Groups will be allowed to request a reservation to sell on campus.  The University will allow up to three (3) vendor reservations each day.  The vendor spots will be located at approved locations across campus and available between the hours of 10:00 am and 2:00 pm CST. Vendors must contact the MU Reservations and Events office to obtain a reservation.  Reservations must be requested not later than fifteen (15) business days in advance of the date requested, and all applicable space use policies will apply.  Approved reservation confirmations must be displayed while vendors are engaged in sales on campus.

Sales and Solicitation Limitations

Reservation applications may be denied if the application is not consistent with the university’s mission, if it does not take into account existing university contracts and does not comply with applicable laws and regulations.

Vendors are required to comply with MU Policies, as well as city and state laws and regulations.

All University Groups, Student Organizations, and Non-University Groups are limited to conducting Sales or Solicitation activities for a maximum of five (5) days during the fall semester, five (5) days during the spring semester, and five (5) days during the summer sessions.  Sales or Commercial Solicitation activities that occur during any part of a day shall constitute a full day of activity.

Resources:

• Collected Rules and Regulations section CRR 110.010
• BPPM policy section 6:053 Sales, Solicitations, Collections, & Advertising
• MU Office of Reservations and Events
• Office of Student Affairs