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Administrative Memorandum 45 - Pets in the Workplace

Purpose

The purpose of this policy is to enhance the safety and comfort of faculty, staff, students and visitors while, at the same time, reducing the possibility of disruptions/distractions in the living, learning and working environments; it is designed, as well, to reduce the University’s liability.

Policy

Even the calmest and most well-behaved of pets can prove to be a distraction or is capable of disrupting the work and lifestyles of faculty, staff students and visitors. In addition, members of the University community may have allergies to or simply be afraid of animals. Furthermore, a poorly behaved animal may pose a safety concern. All of these factors put the University at a risk of potential liability. Therefore, it is University policy that pets are not allowed in any university building nor allowed on any part of any campus proper (to include grassed areas near all buildings, all "greens," "quads," "parade grounds," athletic fields, roads, walkways and any other area routinely mowed or landscaped).

The sole exception to this policy are animals that are serving as guides or aides to their owners.

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• Human Resources: Ext. 2075