By Sage Tokach, Staff Writer
An urban legend on campus suggests that getting hit by an OCU golf cart results in free tuition. This myth is false.
OCU owns about 20 golf carts, which are used to expedite travel around campus. The primary users of golf carts are facilities, IT, risk management, and admissions employees.
There is no policy on compensation for being hit with a cart, but before anyone can drive a cart, they must become an Authorized University Vehicle Operator.
“I must say I haven’t heard this urban legend before. It’s a funny one though,” said Lee Brown, director of risk management. “No one has been hit by a golf cart and then received free tuition as a result.”
To become a golf cart driver, candidates must submit an application and complete an online golf cart operator training course.
They also must be 18 years old, possess a U.S. driver’s license for at least two years, and have a current copy of their license on file.
Student drivers must meet a minimum grade point average of 2.5.
Their academic records will be monitored by the risk management offices, and failure to meet the minimum GPA requirement will result in a loss of AUVO privileges until their grades improve.
“I am disappointed to discover that the legend is untrue,” said Abby McBroom, music education freshman. “I guess I won’t be throwing myself in front of golf carts anymore.”
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