Resident Life Handbook
University Housing Department RESIDENT LIFE HANDBOOK 2016 - 2017 Live Learn Engage
TABLE OF CONTENTS Welcome . 7 University Housing Department’s Mission Administrative Staff List. 8 Residence Life Residence Hall Office Directory .8 Residential Facilities . 8 Coordinators . 9 Graduate Assistants . 9 Resident Assistants. . 9 Community Assistants . 10 Clerks . 10 Work Study Student . 10 Custodial and Maintenance . 10 Getting Involved Residence Hall Association (RHA) . 11 Residence Hall Government . 11 Program and Activities . 11 Housing Royal Court . 11 RA/CA Recruitment & Selection. 12 Housing Assignment & Process Information Living Communities . 12 Living-Learning Communities. 12 Apartment Style Living. 13 Residence Life Assignments – Check-In . 13 Room Changes and Facility Changes . 14 Check Out Procedures. 14 Break Housing . 15 Consolidation . 15 Double Rooms with Only One Occupant . 15 Contract Release Request . 15 Admission Requirements . 16 Private Rooms . 16 Re-Application Process . 16 Re-Assignments . 16 Room Charges . 16 2
Summer Session Housing . 16 Withdrawal. 17 Rights of Residents . 17 Responsibility of Residents. 17 Safety and Security Safety Tips . 18 Residence Hall Security . 19 Residence Hall Entry . 19 Guest & Visitation Policy . 20 Residence Hall Doors . 20 Outside Disturbance . 20 Commercial Solicitation and Fund Raising . 21 Personal Safety. 21 FAMU POLICE Department . 21 Crisis Response . 21 Fire Alarm Procedures (If you discover a fire) . 22 Evacuation Procedures . 22 Fire Drills . 23 False Alarm of Fire . 23 Portable Fire Extinguishers . 24 Gender-Based Misconduct . 24 Emergency Alert System . 25 Accident and Illness . 25 Weather . 26 Smoke Detectors . 27 Sprinkler Heads . 27 Campus Life Services Residential Services . 27 Bulletin Boards . 27 TV and Study Lounges . 28 Computer Labs . 28 Laundry Facilities . 28 Vending Machines . 28 Maintenance Services . 28 Room Repairs and Damages . 29 Custodial Services . 29 Pest Control. 29 Renter’s Insurance . 30 3
Student Support Services Post Office Box . 31 Identification Cards . 31 Automobile Registration . 31 Students with Disabilities . 32 Health Insurance . 32 Health Services . 32 Health Information Privacy. 33 University Dining Services . 33 Career Services . 33 Office of Counseling Services and Assessment . 33 Office of Student Activities (OSA) . 34 Student Organizations . 34 Mandatory Meetings . 34 Programs . 34 Storage . 34 Residence Hall Policies and Procedures Abandoned Property . 36 Acrylic Nails . 36 Alcohol. 36 Bicycles . 36 Bomb Threats . 37 Businesses . 37 Candles. 37 Card Access System . 37 Chalking . 38 Christmas or Holiday Trees . 38 Cleanliness . 38 Cohabitation . 38 Combustibles. 39 Community Fines . 39 Contact Paper . 39 Cooking . 39 Cooperation with University Officials . 40 Curfew . 40 Cyber Stalking . 40 Decorations . 42 Defacing/Destruction of University Property . 42 4
Door Propping. 43 Dress Code Standards . 43 Drugs . 43 Dry Erase Boards . 44 Electrical Power Strips . 44 Emergency Exits . 44 Emergency/Safety Equipment/Fire Alarm Systems . 44 Fire Code Violations . 45 Fireworks, Explosives, and Hazards . 46 Florida Pre-Paid . 46 Freshman Housing Guidelines . 46 Furniture. 47 Gambling . 47 Graffiti . 47 Group Billings. 48 Halogen Lamps, Torch, or Touchier Lamp. 48 Harassment . 48 Hazing . 49 Health and Safety Inspection . 50 HIV/AIDS . 50 Horseplay . 50 Hover boards . 50 Identification . 51 Lewd Act with a Minor . 51 Lockout/Lost Keys . 51 Lounge, Lobby Usage, and Facility Guidelines . 51 Meal Plan . 52 Misuse/Destruction University Electronic Devices . 52 Motorized Vehicles . 52 Noise . 53 Offensive/Reckless Behavior . 53 Open Flames (Candles & Incense). 53 Pesticides . 53 Pets . 53 Posting . 54 Pranks. 54 Projectiles. 54 Quiet Hours . 54 Restricted Areas . 54 5
Riotous Behavior . 54 Room Inspection . 54 Room Modifications . 55 Roommate Conflicts . 55 Service and Companion Animals. 55 Smoking . 56 Solicitation . 57 Sports in the Hallways . 57 Theft . 57 Trash Removal . 57 Trespassing . 57 Unauthorized Room Change . 57 Visitation . 58 Weapons/Firearms . 58 Windows and Window Screens . 58 Residence Halls Disciplinary System Disciplinary Process. 59 FAMU Housing Fines Appeals Process. 64 Telephone Numbers . 67 6
WELCOME TO UNIVERSITY HOUSING Congratulations! You have made a great decision by choosing to live on campus at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU). For over a century, many successful military leaders, business executives, educators, religious leaders, internationally known athletes, famous musicians, politicians, and leaders of many other professions resided in our residential facilities. We welcome you to this illustrious line of graduates and we will assist you through this transition. We, the members of the University Housing Staff, are delighted you have chosen to live with us, and we hope you will remember that we firmly believe that you “CAN’T HIDE THAT RATTLER PRIDE” In Rattler Pride and Tradition, O.L. Crumity, Director University Housing Department MISSION STATEMENT The mission of University Housing is to promote a safe, clean, serviceoriented, efficiently managed, nurturing living and learning environment that are conducive to students’ academic pursuits and personal growth while fostering a sense of community, civic responsibility, and an appreciation of diversity. University Housing Department 1596 Gibbs Hall Trail Tallahassee, FL 32307 Office Phone: (850) 599-3651 Office Fax: (850) 561-2620 7
RESIDENCE LIFE ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF Administrative Position Director of University Housing Associate Director Assistant Director Coordinator of Assignments Senior Accountant Technology Coordinator Maintenance Superintendent Maintenance Supervisor Custodial Superintendent Administrator Mr. Oscar L. Crumity Ms. Mattie Trawick Mr. Keith Meadows Mrs. CaSonia Martin Mr. Isley Marshall Ms. Cheyenne Lamb Mr. James E. Williams Mr. Aden Moore Ms. Cynthia West RESIDENTIAL FACILITY OFFICE DIRECTORY Hall Name Desk Number FAMU Village East (850) 599-8253 FAMU Village West (850) 412-6649 Gibbs Hall (850) 599-3970 Paddyfote Complex (850) 599-3694 Palmetto Phase III (850) 599-8802 Palmetto South (850) 561-2900 Sampson & Young Halls (850) 412-6561 Truth Hall (850) 599-3922 Residential Facilities The University’s residential facilities are designed to complement the philosophy and purposes of the University, and provide an interesting and challenging atmosphere in which to live. The primary purpose of the residential facilities staff is to provide educational programs and wellmaintained facilities to assist in achieving educational goals. The emphasis in the residential facilities is on “Education.” We support education as it refers to the academic purpose of the University. Additionally, we promote the personal educational process that takes place during each resident’s development. To assist in developing an atmosphere that is conducive to studying, residents are to observe all the guidelines for all university residential 8
facilities for the protection of the residents’ health, welfare, and property. These guidelines are enforced to maintain an atmosphere that will enhance the growth and development of each resident in the residential environment. The Residence Life component consists of full-time professionals and student staff, and is responsible for the residential facilities functions including, students’ well-being, facility maintenance, programs, policy formation, enforcement, and hall association advising. Coordinator, Student Affairs-Resident Director (RDs) The Coordinators (RDs) are full-time professional staff members who are responsible for the daily operation of their respective residential facility. RDs supervise the Resident Assistant (RA) staff, enforce student conduct issues, and address maintenance and housekeeping concerns. They also ensure that adequate educational and social programs are provided. RDs assist students with their success at the University through community building and academic and personal counseling. Graduate Assistants There are two graduate assistant positions in the Housing Office. The Graduate Assistants works under the direction of the RD for 20 hours per week. This is a live-in position and may co-supervise the RA staff, enforce student conduct issues, and address maintenance and housekeeping concerns. They also ensure that adequate educational and social programs are provided. RDs assist students with their success at the University through community building and academic and personal counseling. Resident Assistants Resident Assistants (RAs) are selected and trained to be a vital resource to students in all of the residential facilities. They are responsible for designated floors or areas of their facility and are supervised by the RD. Also, RAs are responsible for sponsoring programs, performing administrative tasks, upholding University Housing policies, and assisting residents in making the most of their residence life experiences. Community Assistants 9
Community Assistants (CAs) are selected and trained to be a vital resource to students in the residential facilities. CAs augments RA staff. Also, they are responsible for specific tasks for their residence hall and are supervised by the RD. CAs are also responsible for performing administrative tasks while working in the office, upholding University Housing policies, and assisting all residents in making the most of their residence life experiences. Clerks Clerks assist in maintaining daily office hours and with overnight supervision in the residence halls. Their primary responsibility includes responding to emergencies, performing rounds, administrative functions, answering telephones, lockouts, and assisting residents. Work Study Student Work Study students are undergraduate students that serve as desk staff any time between 8 a.m. and 11:59 p.m. Their responsibilities include performing administrative functions, answering telephones, and assisting residents, other customers and reporting emergency situations. RESIDENCE LIFE SUPPORT STAFF Custodial Staff The custodial staff is responsible for normal cleaning duties in public areas (hallways, lounges, stairwells, etc.), in the residential facilities. The custodians clean and sanitize the bathrooms in the traditional residence halls. Each resident is responsible for cleaning his/her own room and/or apartment, including taking trash to dumpsters on a daily basis. Residents who fail to take their trash to the dumpsters/compactors will be assessed a fine. Maintenance Staff The maintenance staff is responsible for repairs in the residential facilities. Maintenance issues should be reported to the facility staff immediately. Note: Do not call the Maintenance Department directly for repairs. Residents should never attempt to make room repairs themselves. 10
GETTING INVOLVED Residence Hall Association (RHA) The RHA is the campus-wide organization that works to become the voice for all students living on campus. All students residing on-campus are automatically members of the RHA and are encouraged to get involved. The purpose of the RHA is to promote unity and community among residents, and to provide quality educational and social programming. RHA meetings will occur on a weekly basis (day and time to be determined) and are led by an elected executive board (president, vice president, secretary, treasurer, and sergeant of arms). Residence Hall Government Each residence hall and apartment area will have a Residence Hall Government (president, vice president, secretary, and treasurer). Each hall government will serve as the governing board of their respective facility and will contribute in the decision-making process of recommendations for improvements, determining group billings, etc., as well as conduct fundraisers, sponsor programs and activities, and send representatives to RHA meetings. Programs, Activities, and Hall Meetings All residence halls and apartment areas will conduct a variety of programs and activities throughout the year. Residents are encouraged to take part in all that is offered. Please see forthcoming information regarding various programs that will take place throughout the year (i.e., Intramurals, Housing Pageant, and Battle of the Halls etc.). Minimally, there will be at least one mandatory program meeting that residents are required to attend each month for informational and educational purposes. Scheduling conflicts should be discussed with the respective RD in advance. Failure to attend mandatory meetings will result in a fine. Housing Royal Court Residents are encouraged to run for the Housing Royal Court. In each facility, there are various ways that residents are selected as king and queen. The king and queen of each facility compete in a housing pageant. The winners serve as Mister and Miss Housing, and all of the representatives of each facility are members of the Housing Royal Court. The king, queen, and the royal court serve throughout the year in a 11
variety of ways, such as homecoming parade, programming, and community service. Resident Assistant/Community Assistant Recruitment and Selection Process Residents are encouraged to apply for the Resident Assistant (RA)/Community Assistant (CA) position. Throughout the year, the residence life professional staff will actively seek out residents to assume leadership positions. The RAs/CAs serve as leaders within each community. They are supervised by their resident director to provide programs and services. The selection process takes place in the fall and spring semesters. Dates are announced via message boards and postings within each facility. HOUSING ASSIGNMENTS, PROCESSES, AND INFORMATION LIVING COMMUNITIES Traditional Style Living Traditional living communities consist of single to quadruple occupancy, bedroom living arrangements between residents of the same sex. Residents share a community style bathroom with other residents who reside in the facility. One or more lobby/common area(s) are present in the facility. The lobby/common area(s) may be for resident life programming and other residential events. Suite Style Living Suite style living communities consist of a single occupant bedroom and a shared bathroom with an adjoining suitemate of the same sex. Suite occupants enjoy the privacy of a single bedroom adjoined by a bathroom in one unit. The residents of the unit are responsible for the daily cleaning of the shared bathroom facility. Living-Learning Communities Living-Learning Communities (LLCs) give students a unique, inclusive residential learning experience that takes education outside of the classroom and allows residents to learn “where they live” alongside students with similar academic interests. Generally, students are housed according to factors such as classification, area of study, scholarship, 12
leadership, campus, and community involvement. At this time, FAMU’s LLCs will only be offered to new/incoming freshmen students grouped by selected academic majors/interests. Apartment Style Living Apartment style living communities consist of single to double occupancy bedroom living arrangements between residents of the same sex. The residents will share a bathroom with occupants of one to three adjoining bedrooms that will also be of the same sex. Each apartment also consists of a community kitchen and living room area that all residents of the apartment unit will share collectively. These residents are responsible for the daily cleaning of the shared bathroom, kitchen, and living room areas. Residence Life Assignments - Check-In Please check the University calendar for each semester’s published dates. Students are asked to check-in based on the first letter of their last name. Please do not attempt to check-in before the scheduled time. A–E 7 a.m. 9:30 a.m. F–K 9:30 a.m. Noon L–Q Noon 2:30 p.m. R–Z 2:30 p.m. 4 p.m. For Students who miss their scheduled time 4 p.m. 7 p.m. When a resident arrives at his/her assigned residence hall, he/she will be required to complete several forms and receive information relevant to living on campus. A Room Condition Form is required to be completed to note the condition of each room. If there are any problems with his/her room, please report them to the resident director immediately. Throughout the semester, students are to report to his/her resident director any damages that occur. Residents are financially responsible for all damages that they or their guest may cause in the room during occupancy. 13
Room Changes and Facility Changes Changes can be made only after receiving approval from the assignment staff located in the Main Housing Office. Students with a request to move from one residence hall to another should speak with their assigned RD prior to contacting assignment staff. All hall transfers (check-in and checkout) must be completed within a 24-hour period after the new assignment has been given. Students who make unauthorized room/hall changes will be subject to disciplinary actions and/or fine. Housing Checkout Procedures are listed below: 1. Report to the Main Housing Office to complete a withdrawal and/or cancellation form (if leaving prior to the end of the Housing Agreement). Note: It becomes the responsibility of the student/resident to notify the Registrars’ Office if the resident chooses to withdraw from the University. 2. Complete appropriate checkout paperwork with the RD. 3. Remove all personal belongings from assigned room. 4. Make sure that the room is clean, orderly, and all furniture in its place. 5. Make an appointment with the residence hall staff to conduct a proper facility check out. 6. Staff will accept the room key and access card. Staff will also pick up the resident’s Room Condition Form, and inspect the room with resident present. 7. Any damages and/or missing furniture, access card, or lost keys will be notated on the resident’s Room Condition or Registration Form. 8. After resident and a residence hall staff member signs the Room Condition Form and Residence Hall Registration Form, the resident will be given a copy of his/her forms, and this will complete the checkout. 14
9. Residents who fail to follow the above steps for proper checkout will have their rooms inspected in their absence, and will be charged for any damages, assessed for improper checkout, and charged additional fees if the room key and/or electronic access card is not returned. All charges will post on the resident’s student account. Break Housing Traditional residential facilities will close at the end of each semester and all residents of those facilities must vacate. Apartment facilities will remain open during the break between the fall and spring semesters. Consolidation University Housing reserves the right to consolidate vacancies by closing rooms, apartments, floors, or facilities. Residents in double accommodations with no roommate or apartment mate(s) may be consolidated at the discretion of the housing staff. Accommodations regarding private room, selected roommate, and other particular requests, will be granted in accordance with the above statement. Residents who fail to follow written directions concerning consolidation are subject to private room charges and/or disciplinary action. Double Rooms with Only One Occupant Residents who have no roommate, but who are assigned to a double room but are not paying the rental rate for a single room are prohibited from occupying both sides of the room. The vacant side of the room must be ready to accept a roommate at any time. Those who occupy both sides of the room will be charged an additional daily rate and/or be subject to disciplinary action. Contract Release Request Housing Agreements are binding for two semesters if the first semester of occupancy starts in the fall semester. Requests to terminate the contract may be considered, but must be submitted in a written form. Please do not make other housing arrangements until you receive official notification that your request has been approved. For more specific details, contact the Housing Office or consult your copy of the housing contract, Sections 7–10. 15
Admission Requirements Residents must be “admitted” to the University and enrolled as a fulltime student to be eligible to live in University Housing. Any exceptions to this requirement must be approved by the Director of Housing or his/ her designee. Private Rooms When available space permits, residents may request a private room (single) by payment of additional fees applicable to the particular semester upon approval. Payment of a private room guarantees you that no other person will be assigned for the specific semester. It does not entitle resident to make the extra set of furnishings (where applicable) available to another student or guest. All furnishings are to remain in the room unless removed by housing staff members. Re-Application Process The re-application process affords residents the opportunity to apply for housing online for subsequent years. Re-application information is available on the Housing website: available at www.famu.edu/index.cfm?Housing. Re-Assignments An assignment guarantees space, not specific rooms within the residence hall. University Housing reserves the right to re-assign residents to other spac
RESIDENCE LIFE ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF RESIDENTIAL FACILITY OFFICE DIRECTORY Hall Name Desk Number FAMU Village East (850) 599-8253 FAMU Village West (850) 412-6649 Gibbs Hall (850) 599-3970 Paddyfote Complex (850) 599-3694 Palmetto Phase III (850) 599-8802 Palmetto South (850) 561-2900 Sampson & Young Halls (850) 412-6561
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