W. Va. Code R. § 135-31-3 - Solicitation of Gifts

3.1. Any such rule shall also include provisions that state:

3.1.1. Unless otherwise restricted by one's supervisor, employees shall be permitted to solicit gifts which directly benefit the board or the employing institution. Solicitations on behalf of a particular department, on behalf of the institution's supporting foundation or on behalf of an affiliated corporation or center shall, for the purposes of the rule, be deemed to be a solicitation on behalf of or for the benefit of the institution.

3.1.2. Permissible solicitations shall include but not be limited to the following, even though the soliciting employee may work in a position which will be directly or indirectly supported thereby:

3.1.2.1. Grants from governmental agencies, foundations, corporations, or individuals to the institution to support teaching, research, publication or service activities of the institution;

3.1.2.2. Contracts with governmental agencies, foundations, corporations, or individuals to the institution to support teaching, research, publication or service activities of the institution;

3.1.2.3. Donations from foundations, corporations, or individuals to the institution to support teaching, research, publication or service activities of the institution.

3.1.3. Support for teaching, research, publication and service activities shall include but not be limited to such normal and regular institutional needs as support for salaries; scholarships; capital improvements or repairs; and classroom, laboratory, athletic, medical, scientific, and other similar equipment supplies.

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W. Va. Code R. § 135-31-3