Purpose
This policy on the possession and use of personal property while on campus and/or while conducting university business is designed to maximize convenience to faculty, staff and students and to conduct University business as efficiently as possible while protecting individuals and the University from undue liability in the event of an accident.
Scope
This policy applies to all Rockhurst faculty, staff and students.
Policy
The possession and use of personal property (including personal vehicles) while on campus and/or while conducting university business is permitted. The university will use all reasonable efforts to protect personal property; however, the university assumes no responsibility for, and is not in any way liable for loss, theft or damage to personal property belonging to faculty, staff, students or guests.
The University encourages the following of necessary precautions to mitigate the risk of theft or damage to their personal property. In the event personal property is stolen or damaged, the appropriate supervisor and the Department of Safety and Security should be notified immediately for the purpose of creating a record of the incident.
Faculty, staff and students who operate their personal vehicle to conduct university business must meet state law requirements of maintaining personal auto insurance coverage on the vehicle. In the event of an accident, theft or damage to the vehicle, claims are filed on the owner’s insurance policy and any deductibles or co-pays are the responsibility of the vehicle owner. As such, it is important that adequate limits of personal liability and physical damage coverage be maintained on personal vehicles.
For all other personal property, many homeowners’ insurance policies cover personal belongings used while on campus; however, faculty, staff and students are strongly encouraged to purchase personal property insurance.
Questions regarding this policy should be directed to the Finance Office.