- 17 - If students who reside in university controlled residences do not respond to electronic contacts or to knocking on their doors, student affairs personnel may enter the students’ rooms in order to assess the condition of the rooms and to look for visible personal property (wallet, keys, cell phone or clothing) that might provide clues as to whether the student has taken an extended trip or other planned absence from the residence hall. If the initial investigation is being undertaken by campus security officers, they will either request that student affairs personnel enter student rooms or they will obtain search warrants. At the time that a student is accepted as a resident in university controlled housing, the student will be given an opportunity to designate an individual to be notified pursuant to this policy in the event that the student becomes missing. Students will be provided confidential means to designate such individuals and to update their designation. Emancipated students under the age of eighteen will be informed that, in the event that they become missing, the university will notify a custodial parent or legal guardian pursuant to this policy. Campus Alert System Safety and security is important at Northern; that's why we have a Campus Alert System (also known as "everbridge") for all students, faculty, and staff. During an emergency, critical emergency-related alerts are sent directly to users' cell, home, and/or office phone or email. Please go to the Campus Safety tab on the Northern State Web Page to sign-up for this important service. Residence Life Services Air Conditioning Briscoe and McArthur-Welsh halls do not offer centralized or individual room air conditioning. Personal window units are not permitted in any of our halls. If a resident has a medical need for air conditioning they must first register with the Office of Disability Services and then the appropriate accommodation will be made. Kramer, Wolves Memorial, Great Plains East & Great Plains West are air conditioned. The air conditioning is turned off in the fall semester as temperatures drop and turned on again in the spring semester. The Office of Residence Life will determine these shut-off and start-up times based on the stabilization of nighttime weather temperatures. Cable TV Currently, all residence halls rooms are wired for cable service. The charge for cable television is paid only by those students who wish this service. Students tapping into the cable system are in violation of state and federal statutes. Anyone found pirating cable signals or contributing to this will be referred to the Office of Rights and Responsibility and possibly civil authorities. Counseling Center The Counseling Center offers the assistance of two licensed, professional counselors. Personal counseling is available to all Northern students through counseling services at the Center. Assistance is provided in helping students accomplish personal, social, and academic goals. Issues may include relationships, self-esteem, time management, test anxiety, family concerns, and stress management. In keeping with accepted professional practice, all counseling is confidential.
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