Fidel Center 575.835.6513

The Joseph A. Fidel Student Services Center, New Mexico Tech's student union, is home to the Bookstore, Chartwell's, Counseling & Health Center, Fire & Ice Coffee Shop, the Game Room, Key Control, the Post Office, and the Student Association, all of which are located on the first floor. The second floor includes: Admission (Hi-Tech Ambassadors/MiniCourse/Multicultural Programs), Alumni/Advancement, Auxiliary Services, Cashier, Center for Student Success, Financial Aid & Scholarships, Public Information (Graphics/Marketing), Registrar, Residential Life, Student Accounts, Student Affairs (Career Services/Exchange/International Programs/Study Abroad), and Travel.

In addition to student support offices, Fidel Center also contains the Atrium, three conference rooms, a dining room, open areas on each floor, a Terrace, a Ballroom that can divided into three sections, and the Quiet Lounge. Each of these areas may be reserved for meetings, reception, and other events by completing a reservation form . All reservations must be made with Fidel Manager at (575) 835-6513 or (575)835-6652 or by email to nleviner@admin.nmt.edu.

Fidel Hours

I. Fall/Spring Semesters                                                     III. Breaks
    Weekdays: 7 a.m. -   11 p.m.                                                Weekdays: 7 a.m. - 6 p.m.
    Weekends: 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.                                                Weekends: Closed (Open By Reservation Only)

II. Summer Session                                                              IV. Holidays
    Weekdays: 7 a.m. - 9 p.m.                                                    Weekdays/Weekends: Closed
    Weekends: 7 a.m. - 9 p.m.

Fidel Fees

All Fees Subject to Change	Atrium (1^st Floor)	Ballroom (3^rdFloor)	Conference Rooms (2^ndFloor)
NMT Student Group	Free	Free	Free
NMT Department (Academic Event)	Free	Free	Free
NMT Department (Non-Academic Event)	$75	$300 ($100 per section)	Free
Non - I & G Funded Event	$150	$540 ($180 per section)	Free
Associated Entitites	$200	$720 ($240 per section)	$35 per room
External Groups	$325	$1,200 ($400 per section)	$50 per room

All Fees Subject to Change	3^rdFloor Lobby & Hallways (1^st& 2^ndFloors)	Terrace (3^rd Floor)	Quiet Lounge (1^st Floor)
NMT Student Group	Free	Free	Free
NMT Department (Academic Event)	Free	Free	Free
NMT Department (Non-Academic Event)	$100 per space	Free	Free
Non - I & G Funded Event	$175 per space	$150	Free
Associated Entities	$250 per space	$200	$45
External Groups	$475 per space	$325	$85

Rates are for 9 hours or less. A pro-rated fee will be charged for events longer than 9 hours.

Additional Fees

Cleaning	Table/Chair Set-up (less than 200 attendees)	Table/Chair Set-up (over 200 attendees)	Continental Breakfast/Appetizers	Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
	Free	$100	$50	$100
Audio/Visual	SATD Events*	Non-SATD Events	Microphones	Computer (1)/ Projector (5)
	Free	$25/hour Technical Service Fee	$20 per microphone	$50 per projector/ $35 for computer
Security (Campus Police)	NMT Student Events	Evening Events (2 officers required)	After Hours Events (2 officers required)	Upon Request
	$25 per officer per hour	$25 per officer per hour	$25 per officer per hour	$25 per officer per hour
Special Equipment	Dance Floor - NMT Student Groups	Dance Floor - Non-Student Groups	Stage (24 - 4' x 8' sections)
	$75 Small (12' x 12') $150 Large (24' x 24')	$150 Small (12 ' x 12') $300 Large (24' x 24')	$80 (8 or fewer sections) $160 (9-16 sections) $240 (17-24 sections)

* The SATD must be trained in order to operate any Fidel rooms.

Fidel Reservation Policies

Reservations: Reservations must be made either with the Manager of Fidel Center or Assistant at 575.835.6513 or 575.835.6652 or by submitting a reservation form. An email may also be sent to nleviner@admin.nmt.edu.

Fidel Rental Use Agreement: A Fidel Rental Use Agreement will be issued for each event detailing the space authorized for use, security requirements, decoration policies, dates/times of event and set-up, and audio/visual authorization.

Payments: An account code or credit card/check down payment of 20% or $100, whichever is greater, will be required to confirm the event. An invoice will be sent within one week of the event’s completion. Invoices must be paid within 30 days of issuance.

Cancellations: Cancellations 30 days or more before the event will result in ½ of the deposit being returned to the group. Cancellations within 30 days of the event will result in no refund.

Security: Evening events require a minimum of 2 security officers. Security may also be requested by the User/Tenant. The fee is $25 per officer, per hour.

Two-Party Users: In the event that a reservation involves more than one financially responsible party, the Fidel Use Agreement must be signed by all parties.

Damages: Fidel Center reserves the right to require a damage deposit for the protection of the facility. The User/Tenant is responsible for any damages. If custodial, electrical, or maintenance issues occur and are caused by misuse of equipment, a labor cost ranging from $34.50 to $67.50 per hour will be assessed. The amount charged for damage shall be within the sole jurisdiction of Fidel Center/New Mexico Tech and will be included on the invoice.

Catering: Catering for any function held in Fidel Center must be made through Chartwell’s at 575.835.5111 or 575.835.6174. Catering arrangements include tablecloths, chair covers, flatware, food, etc. Users/Tenants will be invoiced separately by Chartwell’s.

Liability: Fidel Center is not liable for any loss or damage during use of the facility by the User/Tenant. Any items belonging to User/Tenant must be removed upon completion of the event. During the event, Fidel Center reserves the right to eject or cause to be ejected from the premises any objectionable person(s). New Mexico Tech nor its officers, agents, or employees shall be liable to User/Tenant for any loss or damages that may be sustained through the ejection of person(s).

Layout Changes: User will be charged $25 for any significant layout changes made on the day of the event.

Over-Time Charges: For any event that goes beyond its reserved time, the User/Tenant will be charged $25 per half hour.

Decorations: Any decorations must be pre-approved and written into the Fidel Use Agreement. Damage caused by unapproved use of decorations will result in a charge to the User/Tenant.