Car Rentals for Campus Use
Renting a vehicle through Oberlin College's Facilities Operations involves a series of steps and requirements designed to ensure safety and efficiency. Here's a general outline of the process:
1. **Understanding the Vehicle Use Policy**: Familiarising yourself with the college's Vehicle Use Policy is essential. This policy outlines the rules and responsibilities for using college vehicles.
2. **Booking Form**: Most institutions require a booking form to reserve a vehicle. This form might include details such as the purpose of the trip, dates of travel, and driver information.
3. **EV CarShare Program**: Oberlin College offers an EV CarShare program, providing an opportunity to learn about electric vehicles and their usage. For more information, visit the EV CarShare program's official webpage.
4. **Website and Work Order Submission**: To submit a vehicle request, log on to [topdesk.net](http://topdesk.net). Fill out the necessary work order to request a vehicle for official use.
5. **Driving Background Check**: Some institutions require a driving background check to ensure that drivers have a safe driving record. For details about this process, contact the Facilities Operations department.
6. **Vector Training Videos**: These videos are part of a training or orientation process for new drivers, covering safety procedures and operational guidelines. Upon submitting a work order, Facilities Operations will email a link for the Vector videos to all students listed as drivers within the work order.
It's essential to note that Facilities Operations reserves the right to decline work orders that do not meet the required notice period. A minimum of five business days (or one month for bus rentals) notice is required before the date of intended use.
For students who wish to drive, it's important to submit certificates showing proof of completion of training. Failure to do so will prevent students from driving. All student drivers are required to complete two vehicle safety Vector training videos annually.
Lastly, Oberlin College's insurance covers only those who have completed a driving background check each academic/fiscal year.
For the most accurate and up-to-date information, consult Oberlin College's Facilities Operations department directly or visit their official website for guidance on these processes. It's advised to review the Vehicle Use Policy before requesting a rental vehicle or bus.
- The EV CarShare program, a part of Oberlin College's Facilities Operations, offers an opportunity to learn about electric vehicles and their usage, which falls under the broader realm of the automotive industry and can impact one's lifestyle.
- In the home-and-garden sector, students who wish to drive a rental vehicle at Oberlin College are required to submit certificates showing proof of completion of training to ensure safety on the roads.
- The finance industry is involved in the leasing process of vehicles, as some institutions, including Oberlin College, require a driving background check to ensure safe driving records before renting out vehicles, thus fostering an environment of efficiency and safety within the transportation industry.
