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Contact Officer | Associate Director - Campus Services, Facilities Management |
Approval Date | 15/08/2011 |
Approval Authority | Registrar |
Date of Next Review | 01/09/2014 |
3.1.1 Physical environment
3.1.2 Grounds and landscaping
3.1.3 Signage
3.1.4 Posting of notices
3.1.5 Animals on campus
Modification History
3.1.1 Physical environment
QUT's physical environment comprises all land vested in or under the management or control of the University, together with all buildings and structures of any kind on such land. It also includes those services (eg water, energy, communications) which enable the site to function effectively.
The University is sited on three separate campuses (ie Gardens Point, Kelvin Grove and Caboolture) and also utilises several external sites. Site plans and site services plans for each of QUT's campuses and off-site locations are maintained by Facilities Management (Standards and Records Section).
A substantial part of the land occupied by the University is State land issued under either a deed of grant in trust or as a designated reserve, with the QUT Council being the trustee.
The University may from time to time acquire further land. A decision on whether to retain the land as freehold or surrender it to the State is made by the Vice-Chancellor.
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3.1.2 Grounds and landscaping
Guidelines related to landscaping, materials and finishes, services, signage etc, for inclusion in new and refurbishment works and maintenance programmes, are determined by Facilities Management, drawing on the Landscape Master Plan and Landscape Maintenance Manuals.
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3.1.3 Signage
Publication standards for official signs are prescribed in the QUT Corporate Identity Manual and University design standards and guidelines. The Corporate Identity Manual must be strictly followed, especially in regard to the use of the QUT logo, which is a registered Trade Mark. Signage standards are essential for providing consistency and to present a single cohesive visual identity for the University.
Facilities Management (through the Associate Director, Capital Works) is responsible for the design and installation of all signs fixed to University buildings.
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3.1.4 Posting of notices
Noticeboards are provided in a number of locations throughout the campuses to facilitate the posting of official and general interest notices for the information of the campus population. Unless a noticeboard is attributed by signage to a specific purpose (such as for official notices or faculty related material), it may be used to display general notices provided that the material displayed is consistent with University and public standards and does not breach anti-discrimination legislation.
Advertising material and other notices should not be posted on painted surfaces, floors, walls, doors, windows etc. Chalking on walls, passage ways, footpaths etc is not permitted and cleaning staff are under instructions to remove any notices or chalking that do not comply with this policy. In addition, the individuals or organisations responsible for the display of the material will be charged for the time spent in removal and any necessary restoration of the surface.
The hand distribution of pamphlets, brochures or other advertising material on campus must first be approved by the Associate Director - Campus Services. Approval will only be provided if the material is of direct relevance to the University's activities and the contents comply with University and public standards and do not breach anti-discrimination legislation.
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3.1.5 Animals on campus
There are few circumstances where animals are permitted on campus other than those currently licensed to be retained under special controlled circumstances (D/6.3). Animals carry their own disease and parasitic risks. These risks should not be imposed on members of the QUT community, some of whom may be immunosuppressed or are at special risk, whether such state is currently known or not.
The Associate Director - Campus Services will consider all the factors to determine whether approval to bring animals onto campus should be granted. Guide Dogs and registered Assistance Dogs will receive approval on all campuses.
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Modification History
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Date |
Sections |
Source |
Details |
| 15.08.11 |
All |
Registrar |
Revised Policy - Chapter restructured |
| 24.11.10 |
All |
Planning and Resources Committee |
Approval authority changed to Registrar |
| 17.05.07 |
H/3.1.8 |
Vice-Chancellor |
Policy updated to remove references to Student Guild noticeboards and activities |
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14.11.05 |
All |
Planning and Resources Committee |
Policy updated |
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16.11.04 |
H/3.1.4 |
Registrar |
Revised policy (re bicycle parking) |
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20.12.01 |
All |
Director - Facilities Management |
Updated |
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