Purpose
Hendrix College maintains a campus
traffic and parking system designed to support safety, accessibility, and
fairness for all members of the community. The goal is simple: keep our campus
safe and functional for both drivers and pedestrians while ensuring that members
of the Hendrix Community have clear, consistent expectations for parking on
campus.
Administrative Policy
Any appropriately licensed driver
choosing to park an automobile on the campus of Hendrix College, or on other
College-owned or -controlled properties, may do so provided that a valid Hendrix
College parking permit is obtained from the Hendrix College Department of Public
Safety and properly displayed.
Note: A parking permit is an authorization to park within
college-controlled areas and does not guarantee availability of parking, nor
does it grant permission to disregard parking or traffic regulations.
- Hendrix
College reserves the right to restrict or revoke the use of a motor vehicle on college
property if the owner or driver has abused the privilege of operating or
parking a vehicle on campus. The College assumes no responsibility for any
vehicle or its contents while parked on campus or other College-controlled
property.
- All
motor vehicles parked on property owned or controlled by Hendrix College, and
operated by faculty, staff, or students, must properly display a valid Hendrix
College parking permit.
- Public
Safety Officers may issue, as appropriate, College citations for violations of
Hendrix College parking and traffic regulations.
- A
parking citation or any other communication from a Public Safety Officer
constitutes an official College notice. Individuals who fail to respond to such
notices may face disciplinary action.
- Use
of any parking permit obtained through fraudulent or improper means will be
considered theft of services from Hendrix College. Such permits will be nullified,
and the individual’s parking privileges may be suspended or revoked.
- All
fees outlined under this policy are the sole responsibility of the owner of the
vehicle. Vehicles towed under this policy are done so
at the owner’s expense.
- Hendrix
College reserves the right to tow from its property any parked vehicle that
does not display a permit or decal, is improperly parked in a reserved parking
space, a space reserved for thedisabled, or is
parked in a restrictive zone. Vehicles will be towed if parked in ways that
restrict flow of traffic, pose a pedestrian hazard, impedes the access of
service or emergency vehicles, or at the discretion of the Director of Public
Safety.
Vehicle Registration
All students, faculty, and staff
operating a vehicle on campus must register it with the Department of Public
Safety.
- How
to Register:
Complete the vehicle registration online through your MyCampusWeb
account.
- Permit
Pickup: Once
registered, decals can be picked up at the Public Safety Workroom (SLTC
124).
Decal Fee
A $160 annual registration fee is
automatically charged to all student accounts.
- No Vehicle on Campus?
To receive a refund, submit the vehicle waiver form (available in your MyCampusWeb). - Multiple Vehicles?
Each vehicle must be registered. After purchasing one decal, additional decals are free of charge. - Changes in Status?
If you initially filed a waiver but later bring a vehicle to campus, you must notify Public Safety within two business days to remove your waiver and apply the $160 fee. After confirmation from Public Safety, you may then register your vehicle.
Important: Operating an unregistered vehicle or
falsifying a waiver will result in fines and may lead to the revocation of
campus parking privileges.
Decal Placement
Decals must be permanently affixed
to:
- The
left rear bumper or lower left rear window of cars, or
- The
rear fender of motorcycles.
- Do
not tape or display decals from inside the vehicle. Make sure the surface is
clean and dry before applying.
Note: Each decal is assigned to a specific
vehicle and may not be transferred or shared between vehicles.
Temporary Permits
Temporary permits are available at no
charge from Public Safety. These permits are for:
- Visitors
staying more than 24 hours, or
- Students,
faculty, or staff, utilizing a non-registered vehicle for a short time.
Visitor Temporary Permits
Visitor temporary permits are valid for
up to seven consecutive days and must be requested by the campus sponsor for
any visitor remaining on campus for more than one day. Note: A
temporary visitor permit does not authorize visitors to park in
apartment complex resident-only reserved parking.
A Campus Sponsor, for the purpose of this
policy, is a student, faculty, or staff member who assumes responsibility for a
visitor while they are on Hendrix College property. The campus sponsor serves
as the official point of contact for the visitor and ensures compliance with college
parking and traffic regulations.
Campus Sponsor Responsibilities
- Requesting
temporary parking permits for visitors through the Department of Public
Safety.
- Communicating
relevant parking guidelines to their guests prior to arrival.
- Assisting
with questions or coordination related to visitor vehicles while on campus.
- Citations
issued to a vehicle (whether registered or not) on property owned, leased or
operated by the college are the responsibility of the vehicle owner or Campus Sponsor,
regardless of who the vehicle was operated by.
In the event of a citation, a vehicle
assistance need, or an emergency involving a visitor’s vehicle, the Campus Sponsor will be
contacted by Public Safety. This partnership helps maintain accountability,
hospitality, and safety for all members of the Hendrix community.
Parking
Visitor Parking
Visitor spaces are clearly marked in the
Mills Center, Markham Street, and Fausett Hall lots, as well as the lot west of
Dawkins Welcome Center. Lots are reserved as indicated:
- Dawkins
Welcome Center parking is reserved for visitors 24 hours a day, seven days a
week.
- All
other Visitor parking spaces are reserved from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday through
Friday.
Unauthorized vehicles may be cited and/or towed at the
vehicle owner’s expense.
Service Parking
Service spaces are reserved exclusively
for authorized Hendrix College or contractor/vendor vehicles performing
maintenance or delivery functions. Unauthorized parking in these spaces is always
prohibited and will result in citation and/or towing at the vehicle owner’s
expense.
Residence Life Staff (ACs
and HRAs) Spaces
- Provide immediate access to vehicles in case of a student
emergency.
President’s Space (Fausett
Hall)
Museum and Murphy
House Spaces
WAC Community Member Spaces
- This
area is designated in the WAC lot by signage and orange pavement marking.
-
Students
and employees may only park in these spaces during official Hendrix College athletic
events. At all other times, these spaces are reserved exclusively for WAC
Community Members.
Apartment Complexes
(Huntington/Clifton, Front Street, Hendrix Corner)
- These
lots are reserved for apartment residents only and are identified by
appropriate signage. Guests of residents in college-owned apartment
communities, or residential spaces are required to park in adjacent street
parking or designated campus lots. Parking in spaces reserved for apartment residents
is prohibited and may result in citation and/or towing at the vehicle owner’s
expense.
Market Square Parking
(Market Square North, South and East)
- Resident
Parking – Resident Parking spaces are marked/designated with green
signs, green lines, or green parking blocks and are reserved for student
vehicles displaying a current Hendrix College decal
- Customer
Parking - Customer Parking is designated by
signage and white lines and are reserved for business customer parking
only.
Fire Lanes and Red
Curbs
Red curbs signify fire lanes
and/or sight areas such as an intersection. Parking in and/or blocking a fire
lane creates a substantial risk to campus safety. Vehicles parked on red curbs will be
cited and are subject to being towed at the vehicle owner’s expense.
Lawns, Sidewalks, and Fields
To preserve the beauty and integrity of
Hendrix College’s green spaces, vehicles are not allowed on grass, sidewalks,
or fields at any time, including for brief loading or unloading. Vehicles found
in violation of this policy will be subject to citation and may be towed at the
owner’s expense.
Double Parking
Vehicles may park for up to 15 minutes
in residence hall parking lots for loading or unloading, provided they do not
obstruct traffic. Parking in Couch Circle is always strictly prohibited. Vehicles found
in violation of this policy will be subject to citation and may be towed at the
owner’s expense.
Accessible Parking
Accessible Parking spaces are reserved
for individuals displaying valid state-issued or campus-issued accessibility
permits. Unauthorized use of these spaces will result in citation and may lead to towing at the vehicle owner’s expense.
In
addition to state disabled licensing, a Campus Disabled Permit is required on
any vehicle registered to a Hendrix College student, faculty, or staff member
using campus accessible parking spaces. The Department of Public Safety will
issue a campus disabled parking permit to individuals who present proof of a
disabled permit or license plate. Such proof shall be the Disabled Person’s
Access to Parking Application Form issued by the state with the special plate
or placard.
Temporary Accessible Parking permits may
be obtained from the Department of Public Safety upon submission of appropriate
medical documentation.
Safe Vehicle Operation
To ensure the safety of the Hendrix
community, all vehicles must be driven responsibly at speeds not exceeding 10
miles per hour, and with full regard for pedestrian right-of-way. Unsafe or
reckless operation may result in disciplinary action or referral to the
appropriate supervisor.
Repeated Violations
Vehicle registration may be revoked for
any individual who repeatedly violates Hendrix College parking and traffic
regulations or when deemed necessary by the Director of Public Safety.
Accumulating three or more violations will be considered a refusal to comply
with College policy, and a written warning will be issued to the vehicle’s
owner or operator. If, after receiving this warning and written guidance, the
individual continues to disregard College motor vehicle regulations, parking
and vehicle registration privileges may be revoked. Any vehicle operated by a student
whose parking privileges have been revoked will be towed if it is found in
campus parking lots, roadways, or other areas.
Fine Schedule
|
Violation
|
Fine
|
|
Improper Display of Decal
|
$50
|
|
Parking
on Sidewalk
|
$75
|
|
Overline/Double Parking
|
$75
|
|
No
Decal/Permit Displayed
|
$80
|
|
No Parking Area
|
$100
|
|
Driving/Parking
on Grass
|
$100
|
|
Altering/Misusing Decal
|
$100
|
|
Visitor/Reserved
Parking
|
$150
|
|
Blocking Entrance/Exit
|
$250
|
|
Disabled
Parking/Access
|
$250
|
|
Parking/Blocking an Emergency Lane |
$300
|
|
Falsifying
Registration
|
$300
|
All fines are
billed to the student’s account and are payable to the Manager of Student
Accounts, located in the Dawkins Welcome Center, room 214, phone number 501.339.1336.
Office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. All
billing or student account inquiries should be directed to this office, unless
there are questions concerning financial aid, which should be directed to the
Office of Financial Aid. All fees should be paid directly to this
office. It is the policy of Hendrix College to work directly with
students concerning student accounts. The intent of this policy is
that part of the student's education involves learning to be responsible for
his or her own business affairs. Students have access to their student
billing information through their campus web account.
All
members of the Hendrix Community are held to the same standards regarding adherence
to campus parking regulations. The college may initiate payroll deductions for
staff or faculty members with unpaid fines at the end of each fiscal year. This
promotes accountability,
encourages compliance with established parking policies, and helps maintain the
safety and functionality of the campus parking system.
Appeals
Hendrix Community members may submit an
appeal within ten (10) calendar days of the citation date. Appeal forms are
available from the Department of Public Safety and are reviewed by the Traffic
Appeals Committee, a subcommittee of the Peer Conduct Hearing Council. All
decisions of the committee are final and will be documented on the appeal form.
Note: The inability to locate a parking space or the lack
of knowledge of traffic and parking regulations is not a valid or justifiable
excuse for violations of any parking regulations and will not be considered as
a basis for appeal.
Recreational Equipment
- Boats, RVs, trailers, campers, or any other vehicles used for
recreational purposes must not be parked on Hendrix College property. Overnight
stays in any conveyance or trailer on college property are prohibited without
approval from the Department of Public Safety.
- Vehicles may only use one parking space at a time. No trailers, campers,
boats, etc. may be attached to a vehicle while it is parked on campus.
- Skateboards,
scooters, and skates are permitted for use on campus but are not allowed inside
buildings or in areas where their use could cause injury or property damage. Pedestrians
must always be given the right of way.
- No electric vehicle shall be driven on the walking bridge
going over Harkrider Street or the tunnel going under Harkrider Street unless
it is a Hendrix-owned vehicle conducting official business. Motorized devices, including
hoverboards, are prohibited from being operated on the Harkrider Street bridge
or tunnel and may not be stored inside campus buildings.
Final Note
Hendrix College values its safe and
pedestrian-friendly environment. Following campus parking and traffic
regulations helps ensure that all members of the community; students,
employees, and visitors, can move through campus safely and efficiently. The
Department of Public Safety is available to provide assistance or clarification
regarding these guidelines or any special circumstances.
For questions or assistance, please contact
the Department of Public Safety at
publicsafety@hendrix.edu or 501.450.7711.