Residential Life Handbook

14 Housing staff are responsible for maintaining order and promoting group living conditions that are conducive to the intellectual, social, and cultural development of hall residents. For this reason, students in the residence halls are expected to conform to the rules and regulations published in this handbook. Skateboarding, Skating, Sledding, Snow Fights, Cleats, and Roller Blades Skateboarding and use of scooters, skates, etc. are prohibited in the residence halls. Cleats and roller blades are not to be worn in the residence halls. Common Damage Policy When responsibility for damage cannot be determined, a common damage policy is instituted. This policy provides that all residents are responsible for damage in specified areas, i.e., roommates will be jointly responsible for damage to a specific room, hall residents will be responsible for damage to public spaces in the hall where they reside. Damage Policy Students are financially responsible for damage and loss to residence hall property resulting from negligence or misuse by the student. This includes damage to screens, doors, windows, locks, walls, hallways, and bathrooms. Doors (Entrance and Exit) Doors that have been locked by Housing staff are to remain locked and may not be propped open with any device or object. Sanctions will be assessed for propping open doors. Entry and exit is allowed only through the main front doors. Firearms/Explosives/Weapons The possession of fireworks, firearms, ammunition, BB guns, stun guns, metal tipped darts, knives and switchblades, self- defense spray items, any kind of martial arts equipment (chukka sticks, throwing stars, etc.), bows and arrows, explosives, war souvenirs, blow darts, slingshots, wrist rockets, cross-bows, pellet guns, paintballs or paintball guns, air soft guns or flammable liquids (kerosene, paint thinner, lighter fluid, etc.), or other potentially dangerous items are not permitted in the DCB residence halls or on- campus. Firearms may never be stored or physically present in an individual room – even for purposes of cleaning the weapon. Gambling Gambling for money is not allowed in the residence halls or Student Center. This includes any games played for money or goods exchanged for money. Dress in Public/Common Areas For the comfort and health of all residents, all individuals must wear appropriate clothing, at all times, in the public/common areas such as residence hall lounges, student center, hallways, etc. Appropriate clothing includes, but is not limited to; tops, bottoms, socks, and shoes/slippers. The definition of appropriate clothing is left up to the discretion of the RAs, Head Resident, and the Director of Student Services. Lounge/Common Area Etiquette • Residents, guests, and visitors are expected to clean up after themselves when leaving the lounge/common area • Residents, guests, and visitors are expected to keep the TV volume at a reasonable level and turn off the TV when leaving the lounge/common area • Personal items are not to be left in the lounge/common areas overnight • All furniture is to remain in the lounge/common area • Viewing of pornographic or inappropriate materials on common area televisions or computers is prohibited. Emergency Suspension and Expulsion Any person who has information that indicates the continued presence of a student on DCB campus poses a substantial threat should provide the information to a Housing Staff member or Director of Student Life. An Emergency Suspension and Expulsion will be pursued if: • A student’s behavior poses a significant threat of danger and/or injury to self or others, • A student’s behavior poses threat of disruption to the educational process for others and/or • A student’s behavior poses a threat of destruction or property