Public Access to University Facilities Policy

All environment & campus operations policies

1. Purpose

To open appropriate university facilities to the public and the local community.

2. Scope

This policy applies across Future University in Egypt — all faculties, the Dental Hospital, the training Pharmaceutical Factory, student housing and administrative units — and to students, faculty, staff and, where stated, contractors and suppliers.

3. Policy statement

• The university library is open to external visitors and alumni.
• University buildings, green spaces and cultural facilities are made available to the community for approved events.
• Public access respects safety, security and the university's academic operations.

4. Procedures

1. External visitors may access the library on presentation of identification, under a recorded-access procedure.
2. Community use of halls, the theatre and green spaces is arranged through a booking procedure.
3. Access arrangements balance openness with campus safety and security.

5. Roles and responsibilities

• Library — manages public access to the library.
• Facilities Management — administers community use of facilities.

6. Related policies

• Policy on Equitable Access to Lifelong Learning
• Education for Sustainable Development Policy

7. Legal and cultural alignment

Reflects the university's community-service mission and Egyptian values of knowledge-sharing.

8. The policy in practice

The University applies this policy in its day-to-day work. Examples, by academic year, include:

Academic year 2019/2020

• April 2020 — the University applied it through the Annual Environment Day 'Go Green' community tree-planting drive.

Academic year 2020/2021

• 2020 — the University applied it through its role as academic sponsor of the 2030 Green Cities strategic forum.

Academic year 2021/2022

• May 2022 — the University applied it through petroleum-engineering field training at Qarun Petroleum.

Academic year 2022/2023

• October 2022 — the University applied it through a cooperation protocol with SAP for digital-skills training.

Academic year 2024/2025

• November 2024 — the University applied it through World Architecture Day with the Society of Egyptian Architects.

Academic year 2025/2026

• November 2025 — the University applied it through the international 'Child's City' workshop on child-friendly urban environments.

Academic year 2026/2027

• October 2026 — the University applied it through the renewal of NAQAAE accreditation for its Faculty of Oral & Dental Medicine.

Together these show the policy at work across the University’s teaching, research and community life.

9. Monitoring and review

Reviewed at least every three years, or sooner if Egyptian law, regulations of the Supreme Council of Universities, or THE/accreditation requirements change. The policy owner is responsible for monitoring how it is applied.

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