Calvin College Staff Handbook
Employment - College Policies
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Policy on Pets in the Workplace

To maintain an environment that enables work to be done with minimal distraction and disruption, shows respect and courtesy for co-workers, and reduces the potential of health concerns, safety concerns, and facility damage, pets are not permitted in college buildings (this includes during both business and non-business hours), with the exception of approved service dogs.

All pets on college grounds must be kept under reasonable control by leash and may not be left unattended. Pet owners are required to keep their animals from being an annoyance to the students, faculty and staff of the college.

The owner or person having custody of any pet that defecates on Calvin property shall immediately remove all feces and dispose of it properly. Pet owners will be required to make restitution for any damage caused by pets or costs of cleanup after pets.

Faculty, staff and students who fail to abide by this policy may be subject to disciplinary action. Pets in violation of this policy may be impounded at the owner's expense.