Hinkhouse Center houses a variety of facilities, including the athletic department, the physical education department, classroom space, the athletic and training facility, the gymnasium, the Fitness Center, a student lounge, and the Esports Arena. Adjacent to Hinkhouse are outdoor tennis courts, batting and pitching cages, and playing fields. Many of these facilities serve both instructional and recreational purposes.
Priority for using these dual-purpose facilities is given to instructional and intercollegiate athletic activities. Recreational activities must defer to previously scheduled intramural competitions, aerobics classes, events sponsored by College offices, and activities organized by recognized student organizations. To use any part of Hinkhouse Center for an event, individuals should first check the master calendar online through Event Manager for availability and then complete an online facility request.
All individuals using the facilities at Hinkhouse Center must carry their Comet Card or pass at all times. Guests are required to be accompanied by their Cottey host or hostess.
Generally, the use of Hinkhouse Center facilities is restricted to students, their guests (with certain limitations), employees, and their immediate family members. However, exceptions may be made by the President of the College, the vice president for administration and finance, or the vice president for student life and enrollment, who may permit other individuals or groups to use specific facilities. Any person exhibiting disruptive or destructive behavior may lose their facility privileges, as determined by the vice president for student life and enrollment and other College officials.
Dependent Comet Cards for Family Members of Employees
Family members of employees must obtain a dependent Comet Card or pass for the use of facilities in Hinkhouse Center from the Office of Student Life and Enrollment on the first floor of Main Hall. Comet Cards will be issued only to dependents who are 18 years of age and older, living in the home of the employee, and are typically valid for the academic year, or as long as the employee remains affiliated with Cottey. Those charged with supervising the use of this facility may ask to see this pass or card for identification purposes at any time.
Guests
Employees or their dependents may bring up to two guests with them to use Hinkhouse Center facilities provided the age requirements noted above are observed. Guests must be accompanied by their Cottey host/hostess.
Usage Limitations
Children under 18 years of age may not be in Hinkhouse Center or any other campus building unless a parent or another family member aged 18 or older is present in that building.
Usage Limitations Related to Male Guests
The following policies outline when and under what circumstances men may be present in Hinkhouse Center:
- Building Access: Men are permitted in Hinkhouse Center while the building is on keycard access until it closes at 1 a.m. Students are responsible for ensuring their male guests do not remain in the building after hours. Any violations should be reported to campus security. Student hosts will be held accountable for their guests' behavior, including any damage caused.
- Guest Accompaniment: Male guests must be accompanied by their student hosts. Unaccompanied men without a legitimate reason for being in the building should be asked to leave by students, employees, or security personnel if assistance is needed. Male guests are not allowed to wait inside the building for their student hosts. Exceptions to this rule include events like dances or other occasions specifically authorized by the vice president for student life and enrollment. This rule does not apply to male employees, vendors, contractors, law enforcement, fire authorities, family members of employees, and special College guests. All family members must carry a dependent Comet Card, which must be shown upon request by security personnel or others who need to verify their authorization to be in the building. Family members of employees are allowed to use Hinkhouse Center facilities according to the limitations described.
- Host Participation: Student hosts must be actively participating in any activity their male guests are engaged in and must, if requested, allow others to use the facility in question.
For gymnasium use, guests of students must be accompanied by their hosts and may only use the facility when their hosts are engaged in recreational activities such as coed basketball or volleyball. Children under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or family member aged 18 or older. Users of the gymnasium must follow directives from the director of athletics, coaches, security staff, or athletic student employees/interns; properly use and return equipment; and report any damage or misuse.