Guideto Community Living 2016-2017 GuidetoCommunityLiving Livingincommunityoftenmeanstherearecertainrules,policies,andproceduresresidentsmust beawareofandabideby.Itisrequiredthateveryresidentfollowthepoliciesandproceduresof CampusLiving&Learning.Studentsarealsoresponsibleforandagreetoabidebytheinformation containedinBaylorUniversity'sStudentPoliciesandProcedures. TableofContents CL&LDICTIONARY.......................................................................................................................................5 COMMUNITYLEADER(CL)..............................................................................................................................5 GUEST........................................................................................................................................................5 RESIDENT....................................................................................................................................................5 RESIDENTCHAPLAIN......................................................................................................................................5 RESIDENTIALCOMMUNITY..............................................................................................................................5 RESIDENCEHALLDIRECTOR(RHD)..................................................................................................................5 ASSISTANTRESIDENCEHALLDIRECTORS(ARHD)...............................................................................................5 GRADUATEAPPRENTICERESIDENCEHALLDIRECTORS(GARHD)..........................................................................5 RESIDENTBEHAVIOR.................................................................................................................................6 RESIDENCEHALLPROCEDURES:MOVEIN/MOVEOUT..................................................................7 Move-InProcedures..............................................................................................................................................................7 Move-OutProcedures...........................................................................................................................................................7 ExtendedStayRequests......................................................................................................................................................8 PersonalPropertyinResidentRooms..........................................................................................................................8 PersonalPropertyInsurance............................................................................................................................................8 AbandonedProperty............................................................................................................................................................8 REMOVALFROMHOUSING.............................................................................................................................8 RESIDENCEHALLPOLICIES:RESIDENTIALFACILITIES..................................................................8 CAREOFFACILITIES.......................................................................................................................................8 Damaging,Destroying,orDefacingProperty...........................................................................................................8 DecorationPolicies...............................................................................................................................................................9 ROOMFURNITURE........................................................................................................................................9 COMMUNITYSPACES.....................................................................................................................................9 RECREATIONALEQUIPMENT..........................................................................................................................10 SUNDECKS................................................................................................................................................10 RESIDENCEHALLPOLICIES:SAFETYANDSECURITY....................................................................10 DOORPROPPING........................................................................................................................................10 2|P a g e EXTENSIONCORDS......................................................................................................................................10 SMOKEDETECTORS.....................................................................................................................................10 FIREPREVENTIONSTRATEGIES.......................................................................................................................10 ROOMENTRY.............................................................................................................................................11 RESIDENCEHALLPOLICIES:STUDENTRESPONSIBILITIES.........................................................12 BATHROOMS..............................................................................................................................................12 CommunityBathrooms.....................................................................................................................................................12 BICYCLES...................................................................................................................................................12 EMAIL.......................................................................................................................................................12 UNIVERSITYISSUEDAPPLIANCES....................................................................................................................12 Dishwasher.............................................................................................................................................................................12 GarbageDisposal.................................................................................................................................................................13 Refrigerator...........................................................................................................................................................................13 Microwaves............................................................................................................................................................................13 HeatingandCooling...........................................................................................................................................................13 KEYSANDACCESS.......................................................................................................................................13 PoliciesregardingkeysandIDcards..........................................................................................................................13 Lockouts...................................................................................................................................................................................13 LostIDCards..........................................................................................................................................................................14 LostKeys..................................................................................................................................................................................14 PARKING...................................................................................................................................................14 QUIETHOURS............................................................................................................................................14 CourtesyHours.....................................................................................................................................................................14 QuietHours............................................................................................................................................................................14 ROOMMATECOMMUNICATION.....................................................................................................................15 ROOMMATECONFLICT.................................................................................................................................15 TRASH.......................................................................................................................................................15 VISITATIONPRIVILEGES................................................................................................................................15 OvernightGuests..................................................................................................................................................................16 WINDOWS.................................................................................................................................................16 PROHIBITEDITEMSANDBEHAVIORS................................................................................................16 ALCOHOLANDOTHERDRUGS.......................................................................................................................16 APPLIANCES...............................................................................................................................................17 ResidentialSpaceswithoutKitchens..........................................................................................................................17 ResidentialSpaceswithKitchens.................................................................................................................................18 GAMBLING................................................................................................................................................18 DISRUPTIVEBEHAVIOR.................................................................................................................................18 3|P a g e MISUSEOFUNIVERSITYPROPERTY.................................................................................................................19 MOTORCYCLES,MOPEDS,ANDHOVERBOARDS................................................................................................19 OBSCENEMATERIAL....................................................................................................................................19 PETS.........................................................................................................................................................19 SEXUALCONDUCT.......................................................................................................................................19 SOLICITATION,POSTING,&STUDENTRUNBUSINESSES.....................................................................................19 SMOKING..................................................................................................................................................20 ElectronicCigarettes..........................................................................................................................................................20 Hookahs...................................................................................................................................................................................20 THEFTOFSTATE&LOCALPROPERTY..............................................................................................................20 WEAPONS/EXPLOSIVES................................................................................................................................20 CHARGESFORDAMAGES.........................................................................................................................22 GeneralCharges...................................................................................................................................................................22 RoomCleanliness.................................................................................................................................................................22 RoomRepairs........................................................................................................................................................................22 4|P a g e CL&LDictionary CommunityLeader(CL) TheCommunityLeaderservesstudentsinoneofBaylor’sresidentialcommunitiesbyexemplifyingand implementingthepoliciesandvaluesofCampusLiving&Learning.TheCLprovidesleadershipby fosteringcommunityandcultivatingrelationships,mentoringresidents,andfacilitatinglearningthrough effortsthatintegrateaspectsofdiversity,faithdevelopment,academicsandrelationships. Guest Aguestissomeonewhoisvisitingaresidentinoneofthefourteenresidentialcommunities.Guests arerequiredtoabidebyalluniversityandCampusLiving&Learningpolicies.Guestsmayinclude anotherBaylorstudentorresidentthatdoesnotliveintheresidentialcommunityinwhichtheyare visiting,anon-Baylorperson,and/orafamilymember. Resident AresidentisaBaylorstudentwhoislivinginoneofthefourteenresidentialcommunities.A residenthasagreedtothetermsoftheOn-CampusHousingContractandthepoliciesintheGuide toCommunityliving,outlinedinthisdocument. ResidentChaplain TheResidentChaplainsareTruettSeminarystudentsworkingonamaster'sdegreetoprepare themfortheministry.Theyliveintheresidentialcommunitiesandareresponsibleforassisting residentsinspiritualformationandprovidingapastoralpresenceinthecommunities. ResidentialCommunity Aresidentialcommunityisthephysicalbuildingandanycommunityspaceswithineachresidence hall.ResidentialCommunitiesinclude:Allen/Dawson,Alexander/Memorial,Arbors,Fairmont& GablesApartments,BrooksCollege,BrooksFlats,Collins,Earle,Kokernot,Penland,NorthRussell, NorthVillage,SouthRussell,TealandUniversityParksApartments. ResidenceHallDirector(RHD) ResidenceHallDirectorsarefulltimemaster'slevelprofessionalswholiveintheresidential communities.ThesestaffmemberssupervisetheCommunityLeadersandworktocreatean environmentthatpromotesacademicsuccess,physicalsafety,andauthenticcommunity.TheRHD's officescanbefoundincommonareasofyourcommunity.HallDirectorsareexcitedtogettoknow residentsandmakeyourresidentialexperienceapositiveone. AssistantResidenceHallDirectors(ARHD) AssistantResidenceHallDirectorsarefull-timeprofessionalstaffmemberswholiveinsomeofour residentialcommunities.TheARHDpartnerswiththeResidenceHallDirectorinoverseeingthehall communityandisalsoavailabletosupportresidents. GraduateApprenticeResidenceHallDirectors(GARHD) 5|P a g e GraduateResidenceHallDirectorsarefull-timegraduatestudentsgenerallyintheHigher EducationandStudentAffairsprogramThesestudentsarecompletinganapprenticeshipin additiontotheirstudiesandliveintheresidentialcommunities.Theyalsoassistandpartnerwith theResidenceHallDirectorandareanimportantresourceavailabletoresidents. Student ResidentBehavior Communitylivingisauniqueexperiencethathasitsownrewardsandchallenges.Residentsare expectedtoconductthemselvesinamannerthatregardtherightsofotherstudents,respectthe safetyofpersonsandproperty,followallUniversity,local,state,andfederallaws,doesnotinterfere withanyotherstudent’sacademicpursuits. ThefollowingareexamplesofconductthatmayresultinadministrativeactionbyCampusLiving& Learning(CL&L)and/ordisciplinaryactionthroughtheOfficeofStudentConductAdministration. Pleasenotethatthislistisnotexhaustive: • Interferencewith,failuretocooperateorcomplywith,orfailuretoprovideidentificationto anyBayloradministrator,facultymember,staffperson,and/orstudentstaffperson • Violatinguniversityand/orresidencehallpoliciesandprocedures • Providingfalseinformationoridentificationtoauniversityofficial • Aidingorencouragingotherstoviolateuniversityand/orresidencehallpolicies • Beingpresentinaroom,suite,apartmentorotherresidentialenvironmentwherepolicies arebeingviolated. CampusLiving&LearningreservestherighttoenforceitsOn-CampusHousingContractandmay takeadministrativeactioninresponsetostudentbehaviorandchoices.Theseadministrative actionsmayincludeachangeinhousingassignmentorcancellationoftheOn-CampusHousing Contract.IntheeventthattheOn-CampusHousingContractiscanceled,thestudentwillbeheld responsibleforthefinancialtermsofthehousingcontract.Furthermore,sincetheseactionsare contractualinnature,noformalappealsprocessexiststoreviewtheoutcomeofadministrative actionbyCampusLiving&Learning. Ifresidentshavequestionsaboutpoliciesorhowtheyareimplemented,theycanschedulean appointmentwiththeirResidenceHallDirectororotherdesignatedCL&Lstaffmember. 6|P a g e ResidenceHallProcedures:Movein/Moveout Eachresidentialcommunityhasastandardprocedureforcheckingintoandoutofrooms.Whilethe processlistedbelowisfairlystandard,residentsshouldunderstandthattheprocessmayvary slightlybyresidentialcommunity.Itistheresponsibilityofeachresidenttobefamiliarwithand followtheproceduresofeachresidentialcommunitywhencheckingintoaroom,movingto anotherroom,movingtoanotherresidentialcommunity,orcheckingoutofaroom. Move-InProcedures Residentsarerequiredtocheckinatthefrontdeskoftheirassignedresidentialcommunityand completetheappropriatedocumentationbeforeoccupyingaroom.Whencheckingintoanewroom, residentswillbeexpectedtoinventorythefurnishingsandconditionoftheirroom.Residents shouldbringtotheattentionofahallstaffmemberanydamagesormissingitemstheynoticeon move-indayandmakecertainthatthesenotationsareincludedontheirroominventoryform.The conditionoftheroomwillbeevaluatedbystaffwhentheresidentischeckingoutandtheresident maybechargedforanymissingfurnitureand/ordamagesthatwerenottheresultofnormalwear andtear. Move-OutProcedures Residentsmustvacatetheirroomswithin24hoursoftheirlastfinalexamattheendofeach semester. Whenvacatingaroom,residentsmustfillouttheappropriatecheck-outdocumentationwiththeir CommunityLeaderoratthefrontdeskandreturntheirkeyswhereapplicable.Uponmovingoutof theroom,residentswillbeheldresponsibleforanydamagesorremovaloffurnishingsthatwere madeduringtheirtimeintheroom. Roommatesareequallyresponsiblefortheconditionoftheirrooms.Whendamagesoccur, roommateswillbechargedproportionallyforthecostofrepairs,unlessspecificresponsibilitycan bedetermined. Fortheprotectionoftheresident,itisimportanttofollowpropermove-outproceduresand completeroominventories.Itistheresponsibilityofeachresidenttoscheduleawalkthroughwith ahallstaffmembertotakeaninventoryofhis/herroombeforemovingoutinordertoprevent chargesfordamagesthatmayoccuraftertheroomhasbeenvacated.TheResidenceHallDirector willmakeafinalinspectionofeachroom.Duringthisfinalinspection,chargesmaybeassessedfor damages. Failuretocheckoutwithastaffmemberwillresultinanimpropercheck-outchargeplusalost-key feewhereapplicable.Ifaresidentdoesnotreturntheirroomkey,theremaybeachargeforrecoringthelock.Inallroomchanges,onceastudenthasbeennotifiedthattheyhavebeenassigned tothenewroom,thestudenthas48hoursinwhichtovacatetheoldroomandcompleteallcheckoutprocedures.Residentswhodonotplantoreturntotheresidencehallsinthespringmustgo throughpropercheckoutproceduresattheendofthefallsemester. 7|P a g e ExtendedStayRequests Graduatingseniorsneedingtostayuntilcommencementandpersonswithotherextenuating circumstancesneedingtoremainbeyondthe24-hourperiodwillneedtocompleteanextended stayrequestapplicationform.Therequestapplicationformshouldbeturnedinbytheprovided deadlinetotheirResidenceHallDirectorforreview.Permissionforextendedstayisgrantedona case-by-casebasisandisnotguaranteed. PersonalPropertyinResidentRooms Residentsaretoremovealloftheirbelongingswhenmovingout.Residentsmayleavetheirpossessions intheirroomsbetweenthefallandspringsemestersprovidedtheyareassignedtothatroomforthe springsemesterandareregisteredforclassesforthespringsemester.BaylorUniversityisnotliablefor thelossofpersonalpropertyleftinresidentialcommunitiesbetweensemestersorduringholiday breaks. PersonalPropertyInsurance BaylorUniversitydoesnotprovideinsurancecoveragenortakeliabilityforpersonalproperty lossesordamages.Therefore,residentsshouldobtainpersonalpropertyinsurancethroughagents oftheirchoice. AbandonedProperty Anyandallpropertyofaresidentthatisleftinhis/herresidentialcommunityroomorapartment orinanycommunityspacewithintheresidentialcommunityaftertheterminationofoccupancyfor whateverreasonmayberemovedorotherwisedisposedofbytheuniversityattheriskand expenseoftheresident.Theuniversityshallinnoeventbeheldresponsibleforanypropertylefton thepremisesbytheresident.Theresidentshallpaytotheuniversity,ondemand,allexpensesin suchdisposition,includingareasonablechargeforstorageand/orremoval;buttheuniversityshall notbeunderanyobligationtoprovideorarrangeforstorage,andthestudentconsentstothesale, removal,discardingoranyotherdispositionofthepropertybytheuniversity. RemovalfromHousing Residentsmayberemovedfromhousingforseveralreasons.Theseinclude,butarenotlimitedto, cancellationofthe“On-CampusHousingContract”forconductoutsideofcommunitystandards, removalfromhousingbyBaylorUniversity’sOfficeofStudentConductAdministration,or suspensionorexpulsionfromtheuniversity.Regardlessofthereasonfortheterminationofa resident’son-campushousing,theresidentwillbeheldfinanciallyresponsibleforthefulltermof thecontractunlesstheymeetthecriterialistedontheOn-CampusHousingContract. ResidenceHallPolicies:ResidentialFacilities CareofFacilities Damaging,Destroying,orDefacingProperty Residentsareheldresponsiblefortheconditionoftheirroomsandthecommon/publicareassuch asthehallwaysandstudyrooms.Anyresident(s)causingdamagewillbebilledforrepairs.In 8|P a g e additiontobeingchargedforrepairs,theymaybesubjecttoadministrativeactionand/or disciplinarysanctions.Whennooneiswillingtoacceptresponsibilityfordamagescausedina sharedarea,allresidentsofaroomandsometimeseventhoseofawingorfloormayshareinthe costofrepairs. DecorationPolicies Anydecoratingtoolswhichdamagesurfaces(forexample,carpettape,doublesticktape,glue,nails, staples,etc.)areprohibited.Adhesivestripsaresuggestedasamethodforsecuringlightweight decorationstowallsanddoorsintheresidencehallsaslongasresidentsapplyandremovethe adhesivestripscorrectly.Affixingobjectstothewallsorotherroomsurfacesmayposesafety hazards.Ifaresidentchoosestodoso,he/sheassumesthepersonalresponsibilityforanydamage orinjurytheobjectmaycause. Residentsshouldonlyusespringtensionrodsforwindowtreatments Ceilingfans,otherthanthoseprovidedinselectapartments,arenotpermitted.Similarly,antennas oranythingattachedtowindowsoroutsideofbuildingsarenotallowed. Residentsmaynotpaintthewalls,ceilings,floor,orfurnitureintheirassignedlivingspace. RoomFurniture Furniturethatisprovidedinresidentroomsandaccountedforonaresident'sRoomInventory Formmustremainintheroom.Residentsaresubjecttodisciplinaryactionaswellasa$25charge fortheunauthorizedmovementoffurnishingsorequipmentbelongingtotheresidential community,includingdismantlingofuniversity-ownedfurniture,inadditiontoanynecessary repairorreplacementcostsofmovedfurniture. Residentsmaynotconstructtheirownloftsorbedsorarrangeroomfurnishingsusingresidential communityfurniture,residentialcommunitystructuresorotherconstructionmaterials(e.g.,cinder blocks,wood,bedrisers,etc.)insuchawaythatfurnitureissupportedbyotherresidential communityfurnitureorresidentialcommunitystructures. Water-filledfurnitureisnotpermitted. CommunitySpaces Intheresidentialcommunity,publicareassuchaslobbies,restrooms,TVrooms,studyrooms, kitchens,laundryroomsandexerciseroomsareprovidedfortheuseoftheresidents.Removalor relocationofanyoftheseitemscanbeconsideredtheftandmaybehandledbyafine,achargefor replacementandadministrativeand/ordisciplinaryaction.Personalbelongingsshouldnotbeleft unattended.Personalbelongingsleftincommunitycommonspaceswillbedeemed“Abandoned Property”andmaybedisposedofattheresident’sexpenseandresultindisciplinaryaction. BehaviorsdeemedinappropriatebyCL&Lstaffmemberswillbeaddressedaccordingly. 9|P a g e RecreationalEquipment Eachfrontdeskhasresources,whichmayincludegames,cleaningsupplies,andequipment,thatare availableforcheck-out.Residentsareresponsibleforanyresourcesthattheycheckoutfromtheir residentialcommunityfrontdeskandmaybechargedtoreplaceanydamagedorlostresources. SunDecks Sundecksareprovidedinsomeresidencehallsandareopenforuseduringdaylighthours.These aretheonlylocationsonCampusLiving&Learningpropertieswheresunbathingispermitted. Visitorsoftheoppositegenderarenotpermittedintheseareas.Swimsuitsaretobewornatall timesandcover-upsarerecommendedwhiletravelingtoandfromthesundeckarea. ResidenceHallPolicies:SafetyandSecurity DoorPropping Inordertoensuresafety&securityinourresidentialcommunities,proppingexteriordoorsto residentialcommunitiesisprohibited.Additionally,itisprohibitedforaresidenttoallowsomeone theydonotknoworsomeonewhodoesnotliveinthebuildingandisnottheirguesttoenterthe buildingbehindthem.Allguestsshouldbeescortedbytheresidenttheyarevisitingatalltimes. Foron-campusapartmentsthathaveexteriordoors,theexteriordoorstotheapartmentshouldnot beproppedopen.Thescreendoorsleadingtobackporchesorpatiosmaybeleftopeningood weatheraslongastheresidentispresent.Apartmentresidentsshouldkeepallexteriordoors closedandlockedwhentheapartmentisnotoccupied. Residentsinanysuites/apartmentsareencouragedtolockandsecuretheirinteriordoorwhen theyarenotpresent.However,residentsareencouragedtoopenorproptheirinteriordoorwhile theyarepresenttobuildcommunitywithintheirapartment. ExtensionCords Onlyapprovedpower-strip/surgeprotectorsareallowedaslongastheyarepluggeddirectlyinto thewalloutlet.Extensioncordsandmulti-plugoutletcoversarenotallowedoncampus,including residencehalls. SmokeDetectors Residentsshouldnottestthesmokedetector;thiswillcausearesponsebyBaylorPolice,WacoFire DepartmentandUniversityofficials.Residentsshouldnotcover,dismantle,orotherwisetamper withresidentialcommunitysmokedetectorequipment.Ifaresidentbelievesthatthereisaconcern orproblemwiththeirsmokedetector,theyshouldreporttheproblemthroughtheonline maintenancerequestsystem,toaresidencehallstaffmember,ortotheresidentialcommunity frontdesk. FirePreventionStrategies Itemsthatareapotentialfirehazardareprohibitedinresidentialcommunities.Thelistincludes butisnotlimitedto: • Candles(unlesswicksarecompletelyremoved) 10|P a g e • Spaceheaters • HalogenLamps • Openflamessuchasmatches,lighters,etc. • Useorpossessionofincense • Useorpossessionoffireworksorfirecrackers • Useorpossessionofcombustiblepaintsorliquids,includinglighterfluid • Alltypesofgrilles.Residentsareonlypermittedtousecommunitycharcoalgrilles • Doorsthatareover50%coveredwithpaper,posters,etc. • Wallsthataremorethan30%coveredwithpaper,posters,etc. • Theuseorpossessionoftobacco,e-cigarettes,hookahs,oranyotheritemthatemits smoke • Mopeds,motorcycles,motor-scooters,orothergascombustibleengineswithinthehall orapartmentcommunity • Applianceswithexposedheatingelements,includingspaceheaters,toasters,griddles, andGeorgeForemanGrills • Remotecontroldeviceswhichmaytriggersprinklers RoomEntry TheUniversityreservestherighttoenterresidencehallroomsandapartmentstocheckgeneral conditions,toperformcustodialservice,tomakerepairs,toclearaspaceforanewresident,to handleemergencies,toensurecompliancewithUniversityrulesandregulationsorifthereis reasontobelievethatahealthorfirehazardexists.Entryundertheaboveconditionswillnotbe usedasameanstosearcharoomforprohibiteditems. Wherethereislegitimatereason,however,Universityofficialsreservetherighttosearcharoom withtheconsentoftheoccupyingresidentorwiththewrittenauthorizationofthePresidentofthe UniversityortheVicePresidentforStudentLife.Whenpossible,itisdesirablefortheresidenttobe presentwhenasearchismade.Duringofficialclosedownperiods,residencehallstaffmemberswill checkallroomspriortoclosingthebuildingtomakecertainthatroomsaresecuredandproper closedownprocedureshavebeenfollowed. CampusLiving&LearningstaffmembersorappropriateUniversityofficialsreservetherightto confiscateitemswhichtheydeemtobeoffensive,harmful,oraviolationofCampusLiving& LearningorUniversitypolicies.Followingnotificationofsuchaction,residentswillhavetwoweeks toarrangeforalternatestorageoff-campus.Someitemsmayberetainedindefinitelyifcriminalor studentconductchargesarepending.Followingthistimeperiod,CampusLiving&Learningmay disposeofanyandallconfiscatedpropertywithoutfinancialliability. 11|P a g e ResidenceHallPolicies:StudentResponsibilities Bathrooms CommunityBathrooms Itistheresponsibilityofeachresidenttohelpkeepthecommunitybathroomscleanandusablefor otherresidentsbetweenscheduledcleaningbyBaylorHousekeeping.Communitybathroomsare cleaneddailyonweekdays.Guestsoftheoppositegendermaynotusecommunitybathrooms. Residentsshouldreportanyconcernsorproblemswiththecommunitybathroomtoaresidence hallstaffmember.Toiletpaperisprovidedincommunitybathrooms. Suite/Private/ApartmentBathrooms Itistheresponsibilityofeachresidentintheroomorsuitetocleanandmaintaintheconnectingor privatebathroomfacility.Toiletpaperandcleaningsuppliesarenotprovidedinconnectingor privatebathrooms. Bicycles Bicycleracksareprovidedoutsideeachresidencehall.Residentsmaystoretheirbicyclesintheir roomwiththeagreementoftheirroommate(s).Residentsmaynotstoretheirbicyclesinhallways, stairways,bathrooms,orcommunitystorageclosets.Itisprohibitedforresidentstosecuretheir bicyclestohandrails,benches,ortrees.TheUniversitymayremoveattheowner’sexpenseany bicycleimproperlysecuredtoanythingotherthanadesignatedbikerack.Residentsare encouragedtouseaU-Locktosecuretheirbicyclestobikeracks.CampusLiving&Learningisnot responsibleforstolenbicycles. Email CampusLiving&LearningwillcommunicatewitheachresidentthroughtheirBaylorUniversity emailaccount.InaccordancewithBaylorUniversity'sITSpolicy,"BaylorUniversitymaysend officialcorrespondenceviae-mailtofaculty,stafforstudentsusingthee-mailaddressasassigned byBaylorUniversity.Eachfaculty,stafforstudentispersonallyresponsibleforcheckinghisorher e-mailonaregularbasisforreceiptofofficialUniversitycorrespondence." ResidentswillbeheldresponsibleforanyandallcommunicationsenttotheirBaylorUniversity Emailaccount,[email protected](theofficialCL&Lemailaccount). UniversityIssuedAppliances Manyoftheapartmentandsuitestyleresidenceshaveafullkitchenwithavarietyofappliances offered.Additionally,mostresidentialcommunitieshaveacommunitykitchenthatisavailablefor theresidentstouse.Residentsshouldkeepthefollowinginmindwhenusinguniversityprovided appliances: Dishwasher Useonlydishwasherdetergentinthedishwasher. 12|P a g e GarbageDisposal Notallkitchensinkshavegarbagedisposals.Ifthereisnotagarbagedisposal,residentsshould disposeofallfoodinthetrashandonlypourliquidsdownthesink.Coldwatershouldalwaysbe runwhenthegarbagedisposalisinuse.Onlysmallamountsofbiodegradablefoodcanbeputdown agarbagedisposal.Allotheritemsshouldbedisposedofinthetrash. Refrigerator Residentsshouldwipedowntheinterioroftherefrigeratorperiodicallywithasolutionofbaking sodaandwater.Residentsshouldkeepsealsonthedoorscleantokeepdoorsclosingtightlyandto avoidmildew.Puttingtoomanyitemsattherearofthefridgecancausecirculationproblems. Microwaves Microwaves(exceptforapprovedmicrofridges)areonlypermittedinkitchens.Furthermore,there canonlybeonemicrofridgeorminifridgeperroomand/orapartment. HeatingandCooling Residentswhohavecontroloftheirroomorapartmentthermostatshouldkeepthethermostatset between72°and76°.WindowsofapartmentsatUniversityParks,Arbors,Fairmont,andGables maybeleftopentohelpventilatetheapartment.Windowsinallotherapartmentsorresidence hallsshouldremainclosedforthesafetyofthecommunityandtheefficiencyofthebuilding’s heatingandcoolingsystems. KeysandAccess PoliciesregardingkeysandIDcards Staffwilladdaccesstoaresident’sstudentIDcardsfortheirassignedbuildingandroomwhenthey movein.Whereapplicable,staffmayalsoissueroomkeys.ThestudentIDandkeyarethe responsibilityoftheresidentandshouldbecarriedatalltimes.Residentsshouldneverleavetheir roomsunlocked.AresidentmaynotloantheirkeyorstudentIDcardtoanotherindividualtouse foranyreason.InadditiontonotloaningtheirkeyorstudentIDtoanyonetouse,aresidentmay notgiveanyoneaccesstothebuildingand/ortheirroombyanyothermeans.Inadditionto bedroomkeysandstudentIDcardaccessthatareissuedtoresidentsinapartment/suitestyle housing,insomeresidentialcommunitiesresidentsarealsoissuedakeyfortheirmailbox.These keyrelateditemsareconsidereduniversitypropertyandmaynotbesharedwithothers.Residents areresponsiblefortheirkeysatalltimesandmustreturnthemattimeofcheckout.Failureto returnanyotherissuedkeyswillresultinalock-changeforthemailboxorapartmentforwhichthe studentwillbebilled. Lockouts ForthosefacilitiesthatuseaBaylorIDforentry,atemporaryunlockcodemayberetrievedfrom thefrontdeskorfromonline.ResidentswhodonothaveapictureIDshouldbepreparedtoanswer aseriesofquestionsposedbythefrontdeskworkers.Onlyresident(s)ofaparticularroomare permittedtoretrieveand/oruseunlockcodesforthatroom.Residentsshouldnotshareunlocked 13|P a g e codesthattheyretrievefortheirroomwithanyotherindividual.Onlyoccupantsofagivenroom spaceshouldaccessthatspace. Insomeresidentialcommunitiesthatusehardkeys,aresidentwhoislockedoutofhis/herroom maycheckoutatemporarykeyfromthefrontofficebypresentinghis/herpictureID.Thekeymust bereturnedandsignedbackinwithin15minutes.Akeytoaroomwillbeissuedonlytoaresident ofthatparticularroom. ResidentsmaynotduplicateUniversitykeysortamperwithlocks. LostIDCards Ifaresident’sIDcardislost,damagedordoesnotperformneededfunctionsasexpected,the residentshouldtakeittotheCashier'sofficelocatedonthefirstfloorofRobinsonTower. ReplacementcardscanbeissuedfromtheIDOffice.Thereisa$15feetoreplacealostordamaged card. LostKeys Residentsshouldimmediatelyreporttotheresidencehallstaffiftheyhavelostakey.Alostkeywill usuallyresultinthelockbeingchangedforthesafetyandsecurityofthespace.Theresidentwillbe chargedalockchangefeetotheirstudentaccount. Parking Parkingdecalsarenontransferableandbelongonlytoonespecificvehicleandlicenseplate.Ifa residentgetsanewvehicle,newlicenseplates,oriftheirdecalislostordamaged,theyshould contactParkingandTransportationServicesassoonaspossible. ResidentsofArborsmustdisplayavalidCL&Lparkingdecaland/orBaylorUniversitypermitfor theirlivingcommunity.SuchpermitsmaybeobtainedfromtheResidenceHallDirectorupon check-inoftheapplicablecommunity. PurchasingaVehicleParkingDecaldoesnotguaranteeaparkingplacenordoestheabsenceofa parkingspaceconstituteavalidjustificationforviolationofparkingregulations.Residentsare prohibitedfromwashingand/orrepairingtheirvehicleonuniversityproperty.Studentsareonly allowedtoparkinstudentdesignatedparkingspaces.Additionally,noboats,trailers,campers, motorhomes,orotherrecreationalvehiclesmaybeparkedonthepremises. QuietHours CourtesyHours Allofourresidentialcommunitiesobservecourtesyhours24hoursperday.Noiseshouldbe maintainedatareasonablelevelatalltimes.Anyactionsthatinfringeontherightsofothersto sleeporstudywillbeaddressedbythehallstaff. QuietHours QuietHourshavebeenestablishedinallresidentialcommunitiestoensurethatresidentshavethe opportunitytoexercisetheirprimaryrightstosleepandstudyintheirownroomsandapartments. 14|P a g e Ataminimum,quiethoursarefrom11:00PMuntil10:00AMdaily.Residentsareresponsiblefor knowingthequiethoursfortheircommunity. DuringQuietHours,noiseshouldbelimitedtoalevelwhichcouldnotdisturbthenearest neighbor'sattemptstosleeporstudy.Thisstandardwillbeupheldwhetherornottheneighbors arepresent. Twenty-fourhourquiethoursareobservedduringstudydaysandfinalsforeachsemester. Beginningandendingdateswillbepostedineachfacility. RoommateCommunication Roommatesandsuitematesshouldarrangetimestodiscussoneanother’sneeds,expectationsand commoncourtesiesinthelivingsituationandcompletetheRoommateAgreementprovidedby theirCommunityLeaderuponmove-in.Topicsthatmightbehelpfulforroommatestodiscuss wouldbetheirschedules,cleaningexpectations,andguests. RoommateConflict Residentswhoareexperiencingpersistentconflictswiththeirroommate(s)arehighlyencouraged todiscussproblemsandconcernswiththeirroommate(s).However,CommunityLeadersand ResidenceHallDirectorsareavailableforassistanceifneeded.Weencourageresidentstousethe followingstepswhenapproachingaroommateconflict: Step1:Speaktothepersoncausingtheinterferenceandcourteouslyrequestthatthebehaviorbe modified. Step2:Iftherequestdoesnotproducesatisfactoryresults,contactaCLforassistance. Trash Residentsareresponsiblefortakingouttheirowntrasheithertothetrashcansinthetrashrooms oftheirresidentialcommunityortothedumpsterslocatedneartheirresidentialcommunity.Trash roomsandtrashcanslocatedintheresidentialcommunitiesareforthedisposalofsmallerbagsof trash.Largebagsoftrashorlargeitemssuchaspizzaboxesshouldnotbeplacedintrashroomsbut takendirectlytotheoutsidedumpsters.Ifatanytimethetrashcansprovidedintheresidential communitiesarefull,residentsshouldtaketheirpersonaltrashdirectlyouttotheprovided dumpstersandnotoverfillthetrashcans. VisitationPrivileges Visitorsarewelcomeinthepublic(lobby)areasofeachresidentialcommunityatanytimefor academicandsocialactivitiesaslongastheyarewiththeirresident.Visitorsshouldbeescortedby theresidenttheyarevisitingatalltimes. CampusLiving&Learningprovidestheprivilegeforstudentstohostvisitorsoftheopposite genderduringspecifictimesforthepurposesofcollaborativestudy,spiritualenrichment,and socialinteraction.Thesetimesarelimitedtothefollowingdays/hours: Sunday–Saturday10:00am–2:00am 15|P a g e Othervisitationtimesmaybedesignatedforspecialoccasions.Timesforspecialvisitationwillbe postedinadvance.Residentsareresponsibleforthebehavioroftheirguests,whetherovernight, fromanotherhallorfromoffcampus;andtheywillbeliableforanydamagesand/orheld responsibleforanypolicyinfractionscausedbytheirguests.Visitationprivilegesaresuspended duringextendedbreakperiods:ThanksgivingBreak,SemesterBreak(forcontinuoushousing students),andSpringBreak. OvernightGuests Residentsmayhaveovernightguestsaslongastheirguestisatleast18yearsofage,ofthesame gender,andtheresidenthasreceivedtheirroommate’sapprovaltohaveanovernightguest. However,guestsmaynotstayovernightintheresidencehallsonaconsistentorfrequentbasis.The followingovernightguestguidelinesmustbeadheredto: • Guestsmaynotstaylongerthanthreenightspersemester • Aresidentisresponsibleforthebehaviorofhis/herguestandwillbeliableforany damagesand/orheldresponsibleforanypolicyinfractionscausedbytheguest • Aguestmaynotcheckoutakey • Guestsarenotpermittedtostayovernightintheresidencehallsbeforethefirstclassday, duringfinalsorafterthelastclassdayofeachsemester • Guestsmustbeescortedthroughthehallwaysasanyothernon-resident,non-staffmember wouldbe Windows Residentsshouldensurewindowsareclosedandlockedatalltimesforboththesafetyofthe communityandtopreventimpairingthecomplexheatingandcoolingsystemoftheresidential facility.Studentsareprohibitedfromdisplayinganyinappropriateorobscenematerialintheir window. ProhibitedItemsandBehaviors AlcoholandOtherDrugs BaylorUniversitypolicyprohibitstheunlawfulmanufacture,possession,use,sale,transfer,or purchaseofacontrolledsubstanceordesignerdrugonoroffthecampus.Thisincludesbutisnot limitedtoprescriptionmedicationwithoutanappropriateprescriptionandthestorageand brewingofanyalcoholicbeverage(includedbutnotlimitedtothebrewingofbeerandKombucha). ItisalsoaviolationofUniversitypolicyforanyonetopossess,useorbeundertheinfluenceofan alcoholicbeverageonthecampus(whichincludestheapartments)orataUniversity-related activityoffcampus,regardlessofage.Anyoneviolatingthesepoliciesissubjecttoadministrative and/ordisciplinaryaction.Inaddition,alcoholicand/ordrugparaphernaliaarenotpermittedin anyresidentialcommunities.Thisincludesalcoholicbeveragecontainersusedfordecorative 16|P a g e purposes,posters,signs,orrugs.Possessionoftheseitemsmayresultinadministrativeand/or disciplinaryaction. Appliances Residentialspaceswithoutindividualkitchensarenotequippedtocookfullmeals.Mostelectrical applianceswillplacestrainonthewiringsystem,whichcreatesafirehazard.Apublickitchenis availableineachresidencehall.Mostkitchenshaveanoven,refrigerator,andmicrowave.All appliancesusedinresidencehallsmustbeU.L.approvedandshouldbeproperlymaintainedbythe student. ResidentialSpaceswithoutKitchens Foranyresidentialspaceswithoutkitchens,thefollowingpolicesregardingkitchenappliances apply.ThispolicyreferstoanyroomwithinAllen,Dawson,Memorial,Alexander,Collins, Kokernot,BrooksCollege,Martin,Penland,NorthRussell,andSouthRussell.Additionally, thispolicyreferstoanysuiteordoubleroominNorthVillage,Earle,orTealCollege,without afullkitchen. Allowed: • Airpopcornpoppers • Hotpots • ApprovedMicroFridgeunits • Personalcoffeepots(nolargerthan12cups) • ElectricKettleswithautomaticshut-off • Refrigeratorswhichusenomorethan1.5ampsandarenomorethan36inchestall Prohibited:Pleasenotethatthisisnotanexhaustivelist • Anyappliancewithanexposedheatingelement • Spaceheaters • DeepFreezers • DeepFryers • ElectricSkillets • GeorgeForemanGrills • Griddles • Hotplates • StandAloneMicrowaves • Toasters(pop-upandovens) 17|P a g e ResidentialSpaceswithKitchens Residentslivinginanapartmentwithafullkitchenmustadheretothefollowinglistofapproved andprohibiteditems.ThispolicyreferstounitswithfullkitchensinNorthVillage,Earle,Teal College,BrooksFlatsandapartmentsintheArbors,Fairmont,Gables,andUniversityParks communities. Allowed: • AllItemsallowedinroomswithoutkitchens • Pop-uptoasters • Microwaves(theseareprovidedinalmostallapartmentkitchens) • Crockpots/ricecookers • GeorgeForemanGrills/ElectricSkillets Prohibited–notethatthisisnotanexhaustivelist • Spaceheaters • DeepFreezers • DeepFryers • Hotplates • ToasterOvens Gambling ConsistentwithBaylorUniversity'sStudentConductCode,residentswillnotunlawfullyconduct, organize,orparticipateinanactivityinvolvingagameofchance,includingbutnotlimitedto, gambling,casinoorsportswagering. DisruptiveBehavior Thefollowingbehaviorisnotpermittedinsideanyresidentialcommunity.Thisincludes,butisnot limitedto: • Athleticactivitiesintheapartments,residencehall,orparkinglot • Roughhousing • Theuseofanytypeofsticktostrikeaball • TheuseofanytypeofballorFrisbee • Pranks • Shavingcreamandpowderfights • Throwing,dropping,orhangingobjectsfromwindows 18|P a g e • Waterfights • Waterballoonlaunching MisuseofUniversityProperty StudentsshouldbeawareofandrefrainfromthefollowingmisusesofUniversityproperty: • TamperingwithanyUniversityproperty,includingsecurityandfiresafetyequipment.Such actionscanresultina$500fineandremovalfromhousingwithnorefundoftheOnCampusHousingContractfee • Hangingclothes,rugs,towelsorotheritemsfromlifesafetyequipmentsuchasfire sprinklers,windowopenings,securitybars,porchswings,shrubbery,orpipes • Unauthorizedentryintosecuredorrestrictedareasorareasnotopentothegeneralpublic Motorcycles,Mopeds,andHoverboards Mopeds,motorcycles,gascombustibleengines,andanytypeofflammablefuelsarenotpermitted insideanyresidentialcommunity.Further,thesevehiclesareprohibitedfromparkingonwalkways orneardoorways. Theuseoforstorageofhoverboards,self-propelledscooters,self-balancingscooters,andother similarlithiumbattery-poweredtransportationdevicesarenotpermittedinsideanyresidential facility. ObsceneMaterial Obscenematerial,includingbutnotlimitedto,pornographicliterature,X-ratedmovies,posters depictingfullorpartialnudity,displaysofprofanity(verbalorwritten),andlanguageorimages thatareoffensivetoothersareprohibitedfromallon-campusresidentialcommunities.This standardalsoappliestoobscenematerialoncomputers. Pets Petsarenotpermittedinanyresidentialfacilityoronthecomplexgrounds,withtheexceptionof fishkeptinatengallonorsmallertank.Friendsorrelativeswhovisitwillneedtomakeother arrangementsiftheirpetsarewiththem.Harboringpetscouldresultinadministrativeand/or disciplinaryaction.Residentswhohavebeenapprovedtohaveserviceanimalsoncampusshould bereferredtotheOfficeofAccessandLearningAccommodationsforregulationsandapproval. SexualConduct CampusLiving&LearningsupportstheBaylorUniversityPolicyonSexualConductwhichcanbe foundat:http://www.baylor.edu/student_policies/index.php?id=32294 Solicitation,Posting,&StudentRunBusinesses Solicitinginresidentialcommunitiesisrestrictedtoprotectresidentsfromunwanteddisturbances. Solicitingonthewingsofthehall(residentialareas)isstrictlyprohibitedunlesspriorapprovalis 19|P a g e obtainedundertheCampusSolicitationPolicy.Residentsshouldreportallsolicitorstothefront officeorBaylorDepartmentofPublicSafetyat710-2222. Campusorganizationsorindividualsdesiringtopostnoticesorsellitemsintheresidencehall lobbiesmustreceivewrittenpermissionfromtheStudentActivitiesOfficeandthensubmitthe relatedpaperworktotheCampusLiving&Learningofficeforapproval. Residentscannotusetheresidencehalltoadvertise,promote,oroperateabusinessventurewhich mayincludebutisnotlimitedtorunningadaycare,foodserviceoperations,and/ordirectsales business. Smoking ConsistentwithBaylorUniversity'sStudentConductCode,thepossessionanduseofalltobacco productsarebannedonallpropertythatisowned,operated,leased,occupied,orcontrolledbythe University.Violationsofthispolicymaybeaddressedthroughadministrativeactionand/or disciplinaryaction. ElectronicCigarettes Theuseorstorageofelectroniccigarettes(e-cigarettes)arenotpermittedinanyresidential community. Hookahs ConsistentwithBaylorUniversity'sStudentConductCode,hookahs,bongs,andwaterpipesarenot permittedanywhereoncampus,includingresidencehalls. TheftofState&LocalProperty Possessionofstolenpropertyisillegalandcanresultinadministrativeand/ordisciplinaryaction andcriminalcharges.Trafficequipment,buildingsigns,dininghallcups,plates,andutensils,etc., areexamplesofstolenpropertynotpermittedinresidentialcommunities.Streetsigns,fire hydrants,andconstructionconesnotpurchasedbytheresident,asevidencedbybillofsale,are subjecttoremovalandreportingtotheBaylorPoliceDepartmentandStudentConduct Administration. Weapons/Explosives Weaponsareprohibitedoncampus.Thisincludes,butisnotlimitedto: • Airrifles • BBguns • Paintballguns • Dartguns • Blowguns • Allgunaccessoriesandcomponents(shellcasings,bullets,scopes) • Non-KitchenKnives(kitchenknivesneedtobelessthan5½inches) 20|P a g e • Steel-tippeddarts • Pelletpistols • Powerbowsandarrows • Shotguns • Slingshots • StunGuns • Swords • Waterballooncatapultsorlaunchers Furthermore,explosives,includingammunitionandfireworks,arenotpermittedoncampus. Possessionoruseoftheseitemswillresultinadministrativeand/ordisciplinaryaction. 21|P a g e ChargesforDamages Thefollowingtableincludesanexampleoftheapproximatechargesfordamagesorrepairsthat mustbemadeduetoneglectorabusebyresidents.Chargesmayincreaseordecreasedependent ontheextentofthedamage.Thislistisnotexhaustive.Pleasedirectanyquestionsyoumayhaveto yourhallstaff. GeneralCharges ImproperCheck-Out $25 Re-keyalock $45 Returnfurnishingtodesignatedroom $25 RoomCleanliness Spacenotcleared -Onegarbagebagfull(sizeofagrocerybag) $20 -Morethan1garbagefull $25perbag RoomSpacenotcleaned(dusting,mopping,or sweepingneeded) $25perresident -Excessivecleaningrequired $50perresident ApartmentorSuiteStyleBathroom $25perresident ApartmentStyleKitchen $25perresident -ExcessiveApartmentStyleKitchenClean $50perresident CarpetRemoval $50 Removecarpettape $5perfoot Removestickers/doublesidedtape $1persticker RoomRepairs Bedframe Actualcost 22|P a g e Blinds -Blindslat(each) $10perslat+30to restring -Blindwand $15 -Replaceblinds Actualcost Bookshelf Actualcost Bulletinboards Actualcost Ceilingtiles $5pertile Chairs Actualcost Chestofdrawers Actualcost Desk Actualcost Desklight Actualcost Dismantlinguniversityfurnishings $25perpiece Door -Replacedamagedorseverelyscarred Actualcost -Cleaningofmarkerorotherdefacement $25perside Doorvents $75 Electricaloutlets Actualcost Furniturerefinishingduetocarvingsorother defacement $100 Floor -Repair/replacevinylfloortile $25 -Repair/replacesheetvinyl Actualcost 23|P a g e Repair/replaceceramictile Actualcost Repair/replacecarpet Actualcost Holesinwall -Nailholes $1perhole($5min) -Largerholes $10persquarefoot -Paintchipped $5firstchip,$1each additional;$10for drywallchip,$5for eachadditional $50forlargemarks -Paintentirewall $75 Lightswitch -Coverplate $5 -Replaceswitch $15 Mattress -Stainedordefaced $25 -Replacestandardtwin $120 -Replaceextra-longtwin $130 Medicinecabinet Actualcost Mirror Actualcost Overheadlights(NV/BV) $25 Overheadlights(allother) $10 Replacemissing/brokenflorescentlightbulb $10 PegBoard $50 ResidentialTechnology 24|P a g e -Damagedphone/internetjack $35 -Damagedcoaxialcable $35 -Jackmissing $175 -Missingcover $50 -Missingbackbracket $50 -Replacewirelessrouter(AR,EAR) $130 -Replacewirelesscard(AR,EAR) $45 Sink Actualcost Sinklight $50 Smokedetector(missingordamaged) $25 Towelracks $30 Tub/Shower Actualcost Windows $50 25|P a g e IndexbyTopic A AbandonedProperty....................................................................................................................................8 AlcoholandOtherDrugs............................................................................................................................16 ApartmentswithKitchens..........................................................................................................................18 Appliances..................................................................................................................................................17 B Bathrooms..................................................................................................................................................12 Bicycles.......................................................................................................................................................12 C CareofFacilities...........................................................................................................................................8 ChargesforDamages.................................................................................................................................22 Check-InProcedures....................................................................................................................................7 Check-OutProcedures.................................................................................................................................7 CommunityBathrooms..............................................................................................................................12 CourtesyHours...........................................................................................................................................14 D DecorationPolicies.......................................................................................................................................9 Dishwasher.................................................................................................................................................12 DisruptiveBehavior....................................................................................................................................18 DoorPropping............................................................................................................................................10 E Email...........................................................................................................................................................12 ExtendedStayRequests...............................................................................................................................8 ExtensionCords..........................................................................................................................................10 F FirePreventionStrategies..........................................................................................................................10 Furniture......................................................................................................................................................9 G Gambling....................................................................................................................................................18 GarbageDisposal........................................................................................................................................13 H HeatingandCooling...................................................................................................................................13 Hookahs......................................................................................................................................................20 I 26|P a g e IDcards.......................................................................................................................................................13 Insurance......................................................................................................................................................8 K KeysandKeycards......................................................................................................................................13 L Lobbies.........................................................................................................................................................9 Lockouts.....................................................................................................................................................13 LostIDCards...............................................................................................................................................14 LostKeys.....................................................................................................................................................14 M Microwaves................................................................................................................................................13 MisuseofUniversityProperty....................................................................................................................19 MotorcyclesandMopeds...........................................................................................................................19 O ObsceneMaterial.......................................................................................................................................19 OvernightGuests........................................................................................................................................16 P Parking........................................................................................................................................................14 PersonalProperty.........................................................................................................................................8 Pets.............................................................................................................................................................19 ProhibitedItemsandBehaviors.................................................................................................................16 Q QuietHours................................................................................................................................................14 R RecreationalEquipment.............................................................................................................................10 Refrigerator................................................................................................................................................13 RemovalfromHousing.................................................................................................................................8 RoomEntry.................................................................................................................................................11 RoommateCommunication.......................................................................................................................15 RoommateConflicts...................................................................................................................................15 S SmokeDetectors........................................................................................................................................10 Smoking......................................................................................................................................................20 Solicitation&Posting.................................................................................................................................19 StudentBehavior..........................................................................................................................................6 Suite/PrivateBathrooms............................................................................................................................12 T TheftofState&LocalProperty..................................................................................................................20 Trash...........................................................................................................................................................15 27|P a g e V VisitationPrivileges....................................................................................................................................15 W Weapons/Explosives..................................................................................................................................20 Windows....................................................................................................................................................16 28|P a g e
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