Vehicles are purchased through the Student Activity Fund allocated by Student Government and are used in furtherance of the total Student Activity Program. Student clubs & organizations, departments, administrators, staff, or faculty may reserve an 8-11 passenger van with or without a wheelchair lift, a cargo van, a 22 passenger bus, or a 30 passenger bus. Mileage is charged back to users:

RESERVING A VAN

• Vans are reserved on a first come, first serve basis; however, a reassignment may occur by the Director of Student Life in an emergency.
• 8-11 passanger vans will be restricted to a 300 mile radius use. Some vehicles due to age and mechanical condition, are restricted to with a fifty (50) mile radius of Parkland College. Buses are restricted to a 400 mile radius; if your trip exceeds this restriction you may submit an appeal, to include, in detail, driver information and itenerary, for review of your particular vehicle reservation.
• To reserve a van, the trip advisor must submit a completed Vehicle Request form and receive a signed confirmation prior to the trip. On occasion, due to unforeseen circumstances, a van may not be available even though a request has been approved . The trip advisor will need to have an alternate mode of transportation in case this occurs. Student Life will not assume any financial responsibility if a rental is needed.
• The advisor must be present during any vehicle(s) use, but if not possible, the advisor must appoint a staff/faculty person as a replacement adivsor. In other words, students may not reserve or drive a van without an advisor or acting advisor present.
• The advisor must write the organization & account number to be charged on the form. The information must be filled in prior to leaving.
• For student safety, Field Trip Forms (in X161) must be filled out and returned to X161 prior to leaving on a trip.
• No vans will be reserved to carry hazardous wastes such as chemicals, radioactive materials, explosive compounds, carcinogens, reproductive toxins, or gasoline. The Cargo van is utilized for hauling other non-hazardous materials.
• The driver(s) must provide a valid driver's license number and birth date prior to taking the vehicle(s) (Groups may wish to provide a list of student drivers at the beginning of each semester in order to obtain approval to drive the vans). It is recommended that the advisor be the primary operator of the vehicle. All drivers must be approved before the trip. All drivers must agree to the driver obligations. No student should drive if participating in the event (ie athletics).