Purpose:  This policy establishes guidelines for use of college equipment  and supplies by SKC employees

Definitions:

Equipment: Tangible personal property having a useful life of more than one year and a per-unit acquisition cost which equals the lesser of the capitalization level established by the non-federal entity for financial statement purposes or $10,000. (92 CFR 200.33)

Supplies: Tangible property with a per-unit acquisition cost of less than $10,000

I. Use of College Equipment and Supplies
A. Acquisition and Ownership

1. Use of College Equipment and Supplies
   
   1. Acquisition and Ownership
      1. College equipment and supplies are acquired and maintained to support the mission and operations of the college. Use of college equipment or supplies by employees for non-college purposes is prohibited. College equipment or supplies may not be used for outside commercial enterprise or personal business.
         On an exceptional and limited basis, the President or the President’s Designee may expressly allow an employee to use college equipment for non-college use with prior written approval.
      2. Equipment purchased by the College is the property of the College. No individual or college unit may consider exclusive ownership of any equipment, no matter the funding source.
2. Unauthorized or Misuse of College Equipment and Supplies
   1. Use of college equipment or supplies for non-college purposes or misuse of college equipment may result in disciplinary action.
3. Removal of Equipment from Campus
   1. Employees shall not remove College equipment from the campus except where:
      1. The equipment is being used for college business or marketing, maintenance or repair purposes and the removal has been approved by the Vice President of Business Affairs, or
      2. The equipment is being used for the education of the College’s current students, so long as the removal of the equipment has been approved by the Vice President of Business Affairs.

Reference: 92 CFR 200.313

History:

Adopted: 6/13/2025