Residence_Life_Guide_21-22

- 31 - Residence Life. The price will not include linens. Students are also responsible for the behavior of people using their room and may not host a guest in absentia. Overnight guests must sign in with the RA on duty during their office hours each evening. This is required so that staff is aware of who is in the hall in the event of an emergency. Harassments/Physical Abuse Any act or threat, including profane or abusive language for the purpose of harassing or submitting any member of the University to pain, discomfort, or indignity, whether in or on University property is subject to disciplinary action. This includes racial, ethnic, or sexual harassment. Further, physical or verbal abuse of any person on University property or disregard for the physical well being, property, or rights of any person on University-owned property or any conduct which threatens or endangers the health, safety, or well being of any such person is subject to disciplinary action. Keys Residents are responsible for the use and control of their room/hall keys. All keys remain the property of Northern State. It is against Northern policy to duplicate any residence hall key. Keys are not transferable (which means you cannot lend your keys to any other resident or guest no matter what the reason). Violators will be subject to disciplinary action. Lost keys must be reported to your hall staff immediately. Residents who should lose his/her key will be assessed a replacement charge. Keep your keys with you at all times. If a lock out occurs, contact the resident assistant on duty. Light Fixtures The use of acetate, cellophane, tissue paper, or other combustible materials over or in the light fixtures is forbidden by fire regulations. There are risks of personal injury or fire. Acetate may get too hot and melt on to the fixture. Even when acetate does not melt it holds heat rather than allowing it to diffuse. This could result in a possible short or bulb explosion that could cause a personal injury or fire. Littering/Throwing Objects Littering or throwing objects from windows is prohibited. You are responsible for your guests and for other residents’ actions in your room. Lobby Furniture Lobby furniture may not be moved from the lobby. Furniture located in the lounges and other public areas is for the use of all residents. If lobby furniture is discovered in a resident’s room, disciplinary action will be taken. Lofts An extremely popular residence hall student request is to loft the bed for sleeping and to aid in room storage. To help provide guidelines in this area, the Office of Residence Life has adopted the following set of regulations: Loft renting is currently available to any resident that lives in a room where a newer model of bed has been placed (Kramer, Steele & Briscoe). If you are interested in lofting these beds Residence Life has a small amount of loft kits available for rent on a first come first serve basis for $75 per semester. Talk to your Hall Staff if you are interested. Lofts must not be constructed across an exit way.