(Approved by the Executive Vice President by authority
of Executive Order No. 5)
a. Statement of Policy and Delegation of
Authority
On October 20, 1967, the Board of Regents
adopted a policy permitting, at the discretion of the Executive
Vice President, the installation of vending machines in general
campus buildings, as well as residence halls and food service
areas. (Ordinary household coffee makers, such as used in
many departments, are not subject to this policy.)
b. Authorized Vendor for Coin-Operated Machines
Bids are submitted by private firms and the University
enters into an exclusive contract to install and service all
coin-operated vending machines on University premises. The
University cannot permit installation of coin-operated vending
machines by other companies, individuals, organizations, or
departments while this contract is in effect.
c. Coordinating Office
Housing and Food Services is the coordinating
office that receives and processes all requests for installations.
a. Coin-Operated Machines
Coin-operated machines that are intended for public
areas and student or staff lounge/lunchrooms with high volume
usage are the first type. Criteria for approving installations
are:
- Accessibility;
- Sufficient patron demand;
- Proximity to plumbing and electrical services;
- Compliance with building and fire codes; and
- Reasonable likelihood of a self-sustaining operation.
b. Non-Coin Operated Machines
Non-coin operated machines that are suitable for
student or staff lounge/lunchrooms with low-volume requirements
are the second type. These machines are semi-automatic, attached
to building plumbing, and brew coffee by the cup or pot from
specially packed grounds furnished by the vending contractor.
There is no provision on the machine for collecting money,
so costs must be assumed by personnel in the using department.
a. Obtaining Approval
Obtain the approval of the head of the department
where the vending machine is to be installed.
b. Preparing a Written Request
Prepare a written request, endorsed by the department
head, and include the following information:
- Product(s) to be offered (coffee, candy, soft drinks,
etc.).
- Whether a coin-operated or non-coin operated machine
is desired.
- Proposed location.
- Name and phone number of departmental contact.
c. Submitting the Request
Submit the request to the Housing and Food Services
Office. Housing and Food Services will contact the person
named in the request and arrange for the installation if it
is feasible.
