EIU Student Life Office “Pie-in-the-Face” RSO Policy

The EIU Student Life Office recognizes that one of the benefits to becoming a registered student organizations (RSO’s) is the importance of RSO sponsored events. Pieing or a Pie-in the Face is defined as the act of a pie being received in the face of a participant.
EIU recognizes the popularity and entertainment value that such RSO sponsored events have within the EIU community. However, proper precautions must be in place in order to ensure the proper safety of EIU students, faculty, staff and guest participants. EIU is committed to maintaining a safe campus environment that supports learning, living and leisure activities within the EIU community. Pie-in-the-Face events are to be entertaining and not harmful to participants.
RSO sponsored “Pie- in the Face” events and/or fundraisers on university premises must be approved a minimum of 1-week in advance of the event by a designated university office/department/personnel. For more information please contact the Student Life Office – (217) 581-5522 or 581-3829 PRIOR to the event.. Adherence to the policy is as follows:

1. The ONLY substances approved for use in “Pie- in-the-Face” RSO sponsored events shall be limited to – Spray canned Shaving Foam and/or Whipped Cream. Note: Shaving foam is recommended over whipping cream because it is a thicker foam, easier to clean off a face, and not as sticky.

2. Disposable aluminum pie pan and/or paper plates are recommended containers. Plastic plates are not permitted due to the potential for personal harm and injury.

3. Safety/Swim Goggles are recommended and should be worn by pie-receiving participants at all times as protective measures. Pie-throwing can be messy for participants additional materials to be provided should include – towels, plastic garbage bags, etc.

4. All EIU student and/or guest participants must mutually agree to be “willing” participants. Non-consensual pieing can be grounds for disciplinary action by EIU.

5. RSO’s are required to disclose in advance of the event the type of substance to be utilized in the pie throwing event by all EIU student and/or guest participants.

6. A distance of at least 4” between the participant throwing the pie and the participant on the receiving end of the pie must be maintained.

7. In order to prevent falls, damages or injuries, the designated area around the participants should be covered and cleaned up after every attempt of participants pied-in the-face.

8. Clean-up on university premises should be immediately after the event. If pie substance is found on university signage, furnishings or property the sponsoring RSO will be held responsible and subject to incurring additional clean-up costs, damages and/or charges as deemed necessary.
I/We have read the above policy and fully understand and acknowledge the scope of RSO’s responsibilities. Furthermore, I/We agree by signing this form to the adherence and enforcement of the policy governing a RSO sponsored “Pie-in-the-Face event, as set forth by the Student Life Office at Eastern Illinois University.
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