Unit Policy
Title
Adams School of Dentistry: Policy on Parking Validation
I. Introduction
Purpose
The purpose of this Policy is to establish a uniform approach for parking validation at the UNC Adams School of Dentistry.
Scope
This Policy applies to all Adams School of Dentistry personnel, affiliates, and visitors (including those for the Dental Faculty Practice).
II. Definitions
- Personnel - Refers to all Adams School of Dentistry employees (including but not limited to faculty, staff, residents, and federal work-study participants) and students (including but not limited to DDS, Dental Hygiene, and other advanced education trainees)
- Affiliate - Refers to any other individual contributing to Adams School of Dentistry operations under the direct control or supervision of Adams School of Dentistry personnel. This classification includes Interns, Visiting Scholars, Volunteers, and Shadow Observers.
- Visitor - Refers to any other individual present at the Adams School of Dentistry who is not classified as Personnel or an Affiliate. This classification includes patients, vendors, job interview candidates, and representatives from professional organizations.
- Validation - Parking that is paid for by the Adams School of Dentistry or one of its departments.
III. Policy
A. Policy Statement
Parking may be validated only for eligible individuals. There are two approved methods for parking validation:
- Parking tickets
- Use of license plate number to document and validate via the electronic portal
Note: Pre-paid coupons/pre-printed slips are no longer issued to departments for their use.
B. Eligibility
1. Personnel
Non-compensated adjunct faculty are eligible for parking validation when performing their job duties at the School. For further information on this process, see Section IV.
Compensated employees (including adjunct faculty) are not eligible for parking validation. These individuals should apply to the School's Parking Coordinator to purchase an employee parking permit.
2. Affiliates
Affiliates are not eligible for parking validation. Departments may use their discretion about whether to validate an Affiliate's parking ticket.