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Thompson Rivers University

Responsible Use of University Space

Mitigates liability and risk

  • Reputation
  • Financial
  • Operational

Provides a consistent framework

  • Supports increased growth of TRU
  • Resource development (webpages, guidelines, information sharing networks)
  • Ongoing education

Creates a centralized system

  • Integration of various processes
  • Streamline procedures
  • Enhanced user experience

Presents an opportunity

  • Improve best practices
  • Increase service levels and quality
  • Host more events that contribute to the campus culture

Responsible use of university space policy

  1. Applies to all university space and the booking of university space for secondary purposes — a short term use of a university space by a user for purpose outside the core operations (primary purpose).
  2. Primary purpose will always be given priority (i.e. regularly scheduled academic classes [lectures, labs, tutorials, seminars, exams, coursework, practica, research, study, meetings, office work, artistic activity, athletics and recreation, etc.)
  3. Ensure that anyone using university space acts in a responsible manner and respects the rights of other members of the TRU community.
  4. Academic freedom is a fundamental value of the university and this policy is not to be interpreted or applied to curtail the academic freedom of any member of the university community.
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Audrey Trim, BTM

Responsible Use of Space Coordinator

BTM graduate with over 10 years of experience working in professional roles focused on administration, project, and event coordination.

Audrey joined TRU in January 2022 after working for the City of Kamloops in an event coordinator role. Audrey is a TRU graduate and excited to be back working in an academic environment.

“I take pride in my ability to execute projects and events in a responsible, and respectful way, that enhances the reputation of my organization.”

Audrey Trim


✔ Secondary booking approval process
✔ TRUSU student club bookings
✔ Filming, photography and drone use
✔ Booking support and follow-up
✔ Information and resources
✔ And more

Here to help

If you have questions, please reach out to the Responsible Use of Space Coordinator at uos@tru.ca or 250-371-5808.


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