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SECTION 407: AUXILIARY EXCLUSIVE SERVICES

SOURCE: NDSU President

1. Purpose: NDSU auxiliary functions (Dining Services, Wellness Center, Day Care, Student Health Center, Residence Life, Telecom and the NDSU Bookstore) have all invested heavily in infrastructure in order to serve NDSU. These entities also provide important local dollars to help support the University overall. It is in NDSU's interest to support their functions.

    

2. Therefore, this policy establishes "exclusive rights to operate" for those identified auxiliary functions to be sole providers of their services on campus. NDSU departments and NDSU related entities receiving services on NDSU property must follow this policy (provided that such services are not otherwise contracted out - see 3.0).

   2.1

   The FargoDome, Technology Park, Alumni Association/Development Foundation, and Alumni Center are entities which are exempt when receiving services on their property, as they are separate from the University. However, the functions of the Vice President for Research, Creative Activities, and Technology Transfer are not exempt at the Research & Technology Park. Departments and NDSU-related entities are encouraged to use NDSU Auxiliary Services at the Research & Technology Park and the Alumni Center.

   2.2

   This policy does not apply to individual's purchasing products or services for personal use or to services which are part of an academic class.

   2.3

   Departments and NDSU related entities are encouraged, rather than required, to order their office supplies and equipment from the NDSU Bookstore.

   2.4

   Student organizations are considered "related entities" when receiving services in the Memorial Union or for any function on campus larger than 250 people when not in the Union.

3. Exceptions to this policy may be made with the approval of the affected auxiliary unit (or Dean of Student Life) or when the auxiliary unit does not provide the service. Exceptions may also be required due to governing law or regulation due to contractual commitments by the University.

   HISTORY: May 2006, October 2007