NMC allows external groups to use departmental space at the discretion of the Chair in the following circumstances;
All events must support the institution's academic mission - teaching, scholarship and research
All events held at NMC must support the core values 1) commitment to freedom of expression and open dialogue, and 2) mutual respect and civility, even on thoese issues on which strong opinions are held
Events will be allowed on a case-by-case basis if space is available, while still balancing the needs of NMC faculty, staff, and students who need to use departmental space.
ACCESSIBLE TIMES:
For external groups with no affiliation with an NMC staff or faculty member, event can be held between 10 am and 4 pm Monday - Friday
After-hours (Before 10 am or after 4 pm on weekdays or anytime on weekends) access to the space is only available to those groups who have a faculty, NMC graduate student or staff sponsor that will be in attendance for the entire event.
FEES:
Fees for external groups to use NMC space;
Conference Room/Student Lounge (Maximum capacity 32): $100/day or $250/week
WHAT IS INCLUDED:
Room space only, including tables and chairs. The conference room TV can be accessed during events and a dongle with a USB-C cable is provided.
WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED:
Tech support for hybrid meetings, Wi-Fi, use of the kitchen, photocopying or faxing, registration set up beyond anything already provided in the area booked.
OTHER CONSIDERATIONS:
At the end of each day, all garbage should be cleared away to be garbage bins in the main elevator lobby. The lights and TV in the room used should be shut off and furniture returned to its original position. If space is used after hours, the staff, graduate student or faculty member sponsors are responsible for ensuring NMC space is securely locked before leaving for the day.