Policies

These are the policies which have been determined by the Goodrich Management for the student center. In all cases the final decision on all of these policies rests with the Student Centers Management Team.

Goodrich Hall Use Policy

Summer

During the summer months, decisions related to the use of the building will be left to the discretion of the College Administration in conjunction with the Goodrich Management. The Goodrich Management is not responsible for damages incurred over the summer.

Days When Classes Are Not In Session During The Academic Year

Between the Friday before First Days and the Monday after Commencement, decisions regarding the use of Goodrich Hall will be made by the Goodrich Management. At the discretion of the Goodrich Management, any functions that do not mainly involve faculty, staff, or students will not be permitted to be held in Goodrich Hall (alumni are not considered as students). This rule is the result of a decision made by the administration to ensure that the building is always available to students who wish to use it.


Scheduling Events
Goodrich spaces are booked on a first-come, first-served basis and at the discretion of the Goodrich Management.

• A 14-day advance notice is required on reservations that involve a special setup by Williams College Facilities. Special set ups MUST be scheduled through Ellen Rougeau (Ellen.D.Rougeau@williams.edu). “Special set ups” include services offered by Facilities AND outside vendors.
  
  
• A 10-day advance notice is required on reservations for alcoholic events. While the Goodrich Management discourages the presence of alcohol in Goodrich Hall, the management will discuss any requests that come in at least 10 days in advance. Factors influencing the decision to permit alcohol include: 1) whether or not alcohol is a suitable / appropriate inclusion into the event (i.e. a first year alcoholic event would not be approved), 2) whether or not alcohol is the primary focus of the event, 3) whether or not there is another suitable location in which the event can be held, and 4) whether or not the event falls within the time period in which classes are scheduled. The decision of the Goodrich Management is final.
  
  
• All events utilizing the Payne Hall (Great Room), the Heineman Living Room, or the Wightman Mezzanine level must be free and open to all members of the Williams community.
  
  
• Student group meetings in the Student Activities Resource Center are intended to be for small group planning. Therefore, they do not need to be scheduled or used for large groups, but until the Paresky Center opens, groups may schedule the use of the SARC by signing up on the back of the SARC door.
  
  
• Goodrich is intended to be a space that benefits the Williams College student body. Therefore, events whose primary audience / beneficiaries are not students may not be permitted in Goodrich. The Goodrich Management has the final decision in all such matters.
  
  
• Events may be scheduled using the Event Request Form. Please use this form when scheduling your events.
  
  
• No tabling will be allowed in Goodrich. **Note: This rule will be waived until the completion of the new Paresky Student Center in 2007.** Please contact Ellen Rougeau (Ellen.D.Rougeau@williams.edu) to schedule tabling. FOR STUDENT GROUPS ONLY. One student group per day, unless special permission is granted.

Student Activities Resource Center (SARC)

• Use of the SARC is restricted to recognized student groups and visitors of College Council. Abuse of these resources will be grounds for the revocation of these privileges.
  
  
• Student groups will be granted resources in the Student Activities Resource Center on a first-come, first-served basis.
  
  
• To be able to use the resources in the Student Activities Resource Room, you must fill out the SARC Resources Request Form.

Fine Policy

To avoid misuse of Goodrich Hall and the wonderful facilities that the building offers, the Goodrich Management has decided to implement a fine policy. It is hoped that this fine policy will act as a preventative measure instead of as a deterring factor with respect to usage of the building.
Please note that the fines listed below are the maximum that can be charged for a particular infraction and that the actual amount charged is dependent on the extent of the damage and is at the discretion of the Goodrich Management.

If you have any questions or concerns please email the Goodrich email account at goodrich@williams.edu.

General Damage

1. Damage to any piece of furniture in any room: cost of repair + 10%
2. Damage to the AV equipment (including screen) and/or to the lighting equipment: cost of repair + 20%
3. Damage to any equipment at the Coffee Bar: cost of repair + 15%
4. Damage to the photocopier, fax machine, and printer(s) (all in the S.A.R.C.): cost of repair + 25%
5. Theft of an item belonging to Goodrich Hall or the Coffee Bar: cost of item + $25 fine, with a possible referral to Security and/or the Dean’s Office.
   

Uncleanliness

1. Not returning the furniture to its original or to a satisfactory state in any of the rooms: $75 or Buildings & Grounds cost to return furniture to its proper state, whichever is greater.
2. Leaving any room in a mess (e.g. - pizza boxes, soda bottles, etc.): $100
3. Failing to take out the trash after an event: $50
4. Failing to mop up any spills (including spills on the floor as well as on any tables): $50

Scheduling

1. Failure to schedule an alcoholic event at least 10 days prior to the date of the event: $50
2. Failure to notify the Goodrich Manager/Campus Life Assistant with extra set ups (Facilities or an outside vendor. i.e. risers, extra tables etc): $250
   

Coffee Bar

1. Mistreatment of Coffee Bar employees: $200
2. Using the Coffee Bar as a service station for drinks/snacks (without the expressed permission of the Coffee Bar Managers): $50
   Resource Room
3. Loss of key to lockers: $20

Bell

The captains of Williams College sports teams, will have access to ring the Class of 1998 Bell. Abuse of this privilege will be grounds for its revocation.

Other

• No tabling is permitted in Goodrich Hall. (see exception above)
• Posters/Advertising are encouraged on the bulletin boards within Goodrich. Any material that is posted in other locations will be removed.
• No smoking is permitted in Goodrich Hall (as per college-wide smoking ban and Massachusetts State Law for public spaces).
  

Revised: 9/6/2006
Want more information, then let us know.
Who sets these policies? Check out the management.
To reserve one of Goodrich's spaces for your organization's use, submit this form.
If you have any questions or comments about these policies, please contact the Goodrich Manager at goodrich@williams.edu.