Student Organizations' Advisors

Advertising on Campus

1. Use of PMU Name, Logos and Identity Elements
1. All use of the PMU name, logo or any other official identity element on any advertising (including but not limited to T-shirts, banners, roll-ups, etc.), needs prior approval through the Division of Student Affairs. All designs are to be approved and signed by the Dean of Students or his designee.
2. The organization is therefore required to submit two (2) copies of the promotional material design to the office of Campus Life for approval. The request will be attached to the Event Application Form or to a clear description of the purpose and occasion to use such official materials.
3. The Department of Campus Life will keep a copy, however it will be the responsibility of the concerned organization to keep the approved copy on record.
4. Student organizations (organization and individuals) that violate this policy will be penalized and/or suspended.
2. Campus Postings
1. Advertisements and notices may only be placed on bulletin boards by an official student organization. However, they should all bear an approval stamp from the Department of Campus Life. The organization is therefore required to submit two (2) copies of the advertisement/notice to the office of Campus Life for approval. The Department of Campus Life will keep a copy, however it will be the responsibility of the concerned organization to keep the approved copy on record.
2. No announcement may be put on walls, doors, windows, walkways, pillars, light posts, elevators or car windows.
3. Marking or damaging surfaces and buildings spoils the aesthetic nature of the campus and is strictly prohibited.
4. Banners pertaining to campus wide activities must be approved by the Division of Students Affairs.
5. All postings may be approved for up to ten (10) days and must be removed after the event is over by the respective student organization.
6. Student organizations (organization and individuals) that violate this policy will be penalized and/or prohibited from campus advertising.
3. Flyers and Handouts
1. All flyers or handouts must be approved by the Department of Campus Life.  The organization is therefore required to submit two (2) copies of the flyers/handouts to the office of Campus Life for approval. The Department of Campus Life will keep a copy, however it will be the responsibility of the concerned organization to keep the approved copy on record.
2. Placing flyers on car windows is prohibited.
3. Student organizations (organization and individuals) that violate this policy will be penalized and/or prohibited from campus advertising
4. On Campus Campaign
1. When needed, student organizations may set up tables in designated campus areas to distribute information. This is determined by the Department of Campus Life on a first come, first served basis.
2. The advertising organization shall be responsible for any and all assets entrusted for the campaign (Table, chairs, tripods, stands, etc…). Any damage to those assets will be incurred by the organization (organization and individual members).
3. Student organizations (organization and individuals) that violate this policy will be penalized and/or prohibited from campus advertising.
5. Off Campus Campaigns and Activities
1. No advertising off campus may be made for any organization or any event held on campus without the written approval of the Dean of Students.
2. Please refer to the Use of PMU Name, Logo and Identity Element policy above.
3. Student organizations (organization and individuals) that violate this policy will be penalized and/or suspended.
4. A student organization established on campus is considered property of the student body at PMU and cannot be owned or claimed by an external party unless with a formal explicit approval is obtained from PMU.
6. Violations and Sanctions
1. A grievance Committee will be established to assist the University in enforcing the Campus Advertising Policy. The Grievance Committee will:
2. On the first offense on campus, give a verbal warning and written notice.
3. On the second offense on campus, give a written reprimand.
4. On the third offense on campus, refer to Director of Campus Life for University sanctions, which may include penalty and/or suspension.
5. Any offense off campus will be considered on an individual basis and sanctions applied at the discretion of the Dean of Students may include suspension or dismissal from the University.
6. Enforcement of Policies & Regulations. It is the duty of all student organization members to report immediately, in writing, any violation of PMU policy to the Department of Campus Life. Infractions of these regulations result in disciplinary procedures as prescribed in the University's Student Code of Conduct and Appeals Procedures. Organization presidents and advisors must sign that they have received and understood the University campus policies (manuals and handbook) before they are recertified each year.