(By companies or corporations in conjunction with a University division and registered organizations)

1. Sponsored Event

a. A sponsored event or activity is one held or promoted by a Bowling Green State University division or registered student organization for which financial assistance, direct or indirect, is to be provided by external organizations.

b. The term “sponsored event” does not include the solicitation of or advertising in ongoing publications of the University nor to Athletic Department activities for which criteria are established by that department and for the NCAA.

2. Criteria for Selection of Sponsors

a. Sponsorship will be permitted in accordance with University rules and regulations.

b. The University division/registered student organization will be accountable for the control of the sponsored event ensuring adherence with all University rules and regulations.

c. Sponsored events should lend themselves to the stated goals of the University division/registered student organization and should be consistent with the University’s educational objectives, mission and image.

d. Events sponsored by alcohol companies at which alcoholic beverages are served or by cigarette companies are prohibited. This list is not exhaustive.

e. The University division/registered student organization must maintain first billing for sponsorship in all advertising so that exclusive or continuing sponsorship is not indicated. Such statements may read “. . . presents in cooperation with” or “. . .presents with the support of.”

3. Selection

a. The University division/registered student organization will outline the appropriate mechanism for recognition of the sponsor’s contribution to the event. Each offer of sponsorship will be reviewed and weighed on its own merit by the University division/registered student organization. A decision will be made by the Office of the Dean of Students, 301 Bowen-Thompson Student Union. Decisions may be appealed to the Dean of Students.

b. Penalties for any violations will be in accordance with the Code of Student Conduct.

4. Exceptions
Exceptions to this policy may be made by the senior student affairs officer or the senior student affairs officer’s designee.