D17: Personal Property on College Facilities

Responsibility for Maintenance: Campus Safety and Security

I. Policy Statement 

Personal property brought to Onondaga Community College’s campus by students, employees or visitors is the responsibility of the owner should loss or damage occur. The owner is responsible for safeguarding such property, and for maintaining any insurance coverage he/she deems necessary. The College does not carry insurance to protect the personal property of students or employees. This policy includes personal property brought into facilities located on college property that is under authorized control by outside entities.   

II. Reason for Policy  

This policy is intended to ensure that students and employees have a clear understanding as to the limits of the College’s responsibility for personal property that they elect to bring to campus. 

III. Applicability of the Policy  

All students and employees should be familiar with this policy. 

IV. Contacts  

Approved by OCC Board of Trustees April 3, 2006