# University of Maine at PRESQUE ISLE North of Ordinary Residence Hall GUIDE # University of Maine at PRESQUE ISLE North of Ordinary Table of Contents
Introduction & Welcome! - - - - -1 Facilities & S ervices Kitchens - - -8 Safety & security of residents - -18 University Anti-Discrimination/ Lounges & Study Areas ------8 Keys, Locks, & B uilding Security -18 Affirmative Action/Equal Laundry Facilities ------9 Safety & Security Tips ------18 Employment Opportunity Health Services ------9 Skyway Supplement ------18 Statement ------1 Vending ------9 $ Skyway Suites Statement of Student’s Rights & Fire & Life Safety ------9 $ Building Security Responsibilities ------1 Electrical Appliances ------9 $ Kitchens Student Conduct Code ------2 Electrical Connections & Plugs -9 $ Laundry Facilities Student Eligibility for Residency -2 Fire Safety Equipment & $ Lounges and Study Areas Duration of Housing Contracts -2 False Alarms ------9 $ Mailboxes Vacation Closing ------3 Evacuation Procedures when $ Meal Plans Summer Housing ------3 Fire Alarm sounds ------9 $ Single Rooms Housing Contract Cancellation Firearm Storage Policy - - - - -10 $ Snow Removal Policy ------3 Fire Drills & Fire Safety $ Summer Housing Housing Options at the Univeristy Inspections ------10 $ Trash Removal of Maine PRESQUE ISLE - - -3 Community Living Regulations -11 $ Vending $ Emerson Hall - 4 Expectations for $ Weapons $ Merriman Hall - 4 Individual Behavior - - - - -11 Family Housing Supplement - -20 $ Park Hall - 4 Alcohol ------11 $ Mailboxes $ Skyway Suites - 4 Damage & Vandalism - - - - -13 $ Meal Plan $ Family Housing - 4 Drugs ------12 $ Snow Removal $ Single Rooms - 4 Note regarding behavior while $ Trash Removal How to apply for Housing - - - - -4 under the influence of How we make alcohol or other drugs - - - -13 Housing assignments ------5 Hall Sports ------13 on the back cover After You Are Assigned ------5 Hallways as “public domain” -13 $ University Anti-Discrimination What To Bring with You - - - - -5 ID Cards ------14 AA/EEOC Statement What should I bring? ------5 Insurance ------14 $ Important Telephone Numbers What should I NOT bring? - - - -6 Maintenance Request ------14 $ Other Resources After You Move In ------6 Noxious Odor Policy ------14 Room Condition Forms: Checking in Overnight Guests ------14 The information in this book is subject to & Checking out - damages ------6 Parking & Traffic ------15 change without notice. Room Changes ------6 P arking - Visitors & Guests - - -15 Statement on refusing roommates -6 Pets ------15 Decorating & using your room - -7 Physical Violence or Harassment -15 # The Board Plan: Kelly Commons Quiet Hours & Noise ------15 Cafeteria Policies & Procedures -7 Right to Privacy ------16 $ Guest’s Meals ------7 Solicitation Policy for the $ Carry Out ------7 Residence Halls ------16 $ Class Conflict with Meals - -7 Storage ------16 $ Absence from campus - - - - -7 Trash, room cleanliness & $ Meal Plan Waiver ------7 flammables materials ------16 $ General Behavior Visitors ------17 in the Cafeteria ------7 Weapons ------17 $ Changing your Meal Plan - -8 Window Policy ------17 Kelley Commons meal hours - - -8 Wood construction & room Meal Plan Waiver ------8 alteration or rearrangement -17
ly housing contract, Residence Hall Guide Students have the right to . . . Introduction & and the Residence Hall Terms & $ have free access to their living are official documents Welcome! Conditions accommodations enforceable by Campus Conduct Code $ live in a clean and secure environment Hello. The staff of the Residence and/or legal proceedings. They are bind- $ expect a regionally competitive price on Life Office is glad to hear that you ing on both the student and the housing accommodations and/or are interested in joining the University. The housing contract is ter- food service University of Maine at PRESQUE minated if the student graduates at mid- $ receive notification of where to find ISLE’s Resident Community. We year, officially withdraws, or is dismissed. copies of university housing rules & hope the contents of this book will Area Coordinators (ACs) and regulations, or individual building help you decide to live on campus. Resident Assistants (RAs) are responsible policies which govern individual and for the development of a sense of com- Living in a college residence hall group behavior munity and the enforcement of all poli- presents unique opportunities. The pri- $ expect the respect and safety of personal mary mission is to develop a creative cies, within this and other applicable property learning environment that balances the documents necessary, to ensure an $ study without interruption or interference needs of each individual resident with orderly living environment. They shall $ be free from unreasonable noise the well being of all residents. We do be considered to have the necessary $ be free of intimidation or harassment this by involving students in the setting authority for such enforcement. $ of community standards, and by asking Residence life staff members are trained express themselves creatively within that all students be respectful of the in observing behavior. Therefore, any established guidelines $ rights of every other student in the resi- report on student behavior by a staff expect enforcement of the housing dence halls. Learning to listen to fellow member is considered valid, truthful, agreement/contract residents, to respect the rights of others, and accurate $ expect direct access of staff who provide and to weigh new ideas are some of the Statement of Students’ assistance, guidance, and support, as great learning experiences that come Rights & Responsibilities needed from living in a college residence hall. $ based on American College & University Housing host guests within established guidelines $ University Officers - International (acuho-i) webpage receive equitable treatment when Anti-Discrimination - Residents in university housing facil- behavior is in question Affirmative Action - ities possess specific individual and $ enjoy individual freedoms without Equal Employment group rights and responsibilities, which regard to race, sex, national origin, Opportunity Statement must serve to guide housing personnel handicap, age, religion, sexual orienta- The University of Maine at PRESQUE in making decisions concerning student tion including transgender status or ISLE shall not discriminate against, and welfare and behavior. The following gender expression, or political affiliation shall comply with all laws prohibiting dis- statements define minimal expectations $ participate in student governmental regarding these rights and responsibili- crimination toward, any person regardless bodies and housing departmental ties. Each resident has the right to of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orienta- committees engage in activities that are a part of tion, including transgender status or gen- $ seek individual & group educational university life. However, these rights der expression, national origin or citizen- and developmental opportunities in ship status, age, disability, or veterans sta- carry with them reciprocal responsibili- their living community. tus. Activities that promote discrimina- ties on the part of the individual to insure these same rights for other resi- Students have the tion of these groups, or attitudes such as responsibility to . . . stereotyping and racism, will not be toler- dents. Individuals must be educated $ read the contract and its terms ated in the residence halls. regarding these particular rights and responsibilities that are associated with & conditions The residence hall contract, the fami- community living. $ adhere to rules & regulations
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$ comply with reasonable requests made written request for review to the Chief In all of these exceptions, the stu- by staff or university officials Student Affairs Officer. The Chief dent’s previous history of residence liv- $ meet expected room & board payment Student Affairs Officer may review the ing will be reviewed. If it is found that schedules denial of housing or send it to the the student has been a behavioral prob- $ monitor & accept responsibility for University’s Conduct Code Committee. lem, the exception will not be granted. Ths decision of the Chief Student For specific eligibility requirements for behavior of guests Affairs Officer or the Conduct Code the Skyway Suites and Family Housing, $ report violations of rules & regulations Committee will be final. please see the specific supplements. to appropriate staff $ respect the rights of others as stated above Students living in residency are Students wishing housing who have $ participate actively in self-governance required to participate in and will be felony convictions $ participate in housing departmental billed automatically for the board plan. Due to concerns with public safety, committees, as requested Students living at Skyway or in Family it is important for the Residence Life $ express themselves individually or by Housing on Northern Road are exempt Office to know if you have been convict- from the meal plan. Students living in association with groups ed of a felony offense. Failure to answer Skyway, Northern Road Housing, and this question truthfully will result in the $ participate in judicial proceedings to off-campus students may purchase a - immediate cancellation of an individual’s determine appropriate standards of meal card directly from the cafeteria. housing contract. Permission to live in behavior the residence halls with a felony convic- $ contribute positively to the community In the event that additional room tion will be determined on a case-by- space is available, the following excep- by participating in educational and case basis, depending upon the circum- tions to the above eligibility require- developmental activities. stances of the conviction. ments may be approved by the Director Student Conduct Code of Residence Life: Duration of Housing Please refer to the University of Contracts a. Graduating students who have been a Maine System Conduct Code site: The Residence Hall Housing Contract resident and have less than credit www.maine.edu/pdf/06-09conductcode- and the Family Housing Contract are hours remaining to complete a degree bookcleancopyfinal052206.pdf entered into between the University of will be granted highest priority. Student Eligibility for Maine at PRESQUE ISLE and each resi- b. Current residents who have dropped Residency dent student for the entire academic year, below the minimum of credit hours The primary purpose for on-campus consisting of consecutive fall and spring for academic reasons (verification from housing is to provide an appropriate semesters. This contract shall automatical- advisor required) but are carrying at academically-oriented# living environ- ly terminate if the student withdraws or is ment for degree-seeking students who least hours and are still matriculated dismissed from the University, or is evict- desire to live in an on-campus atmos- will be granted second priority. ed from the residence halls. c. Degree seeking students carrying at least pher. Therefore, University housing is Check-in dates for Residence Halls provided only for students who are credit hours and have established a record are included in the calendar on the attending the University in a full-time of satisfactory occupancy at this University UMPI website. Upperclassmen return on (-credit hour load minimum), degree- or in a residence hall at another institu- the day prior to the first day of classes – seeking (matriculated) status. tion will be given third priority. please check the UMPI website for the The Director fo Residence Life d. Students obtaining additional under- exact dates. Freshmen usually arrive on reserves the right to deny housing to graduate hours for professional develop- campus a few days earlier for orienta- any student that has violations of the ment who have established satisfactory tion. Individuals arriving early are sub- Conduct Code. Students wishing to occupancy at this University or in a res- ject to a per diem fee. The early charges have the decision of the Director of idence hall at another institution will begin when you arrive or when you Residence Life reviewed must submit a be given fourth priority. drop off your belongings. Students attending orientation or who participate
Page 2 Residence Hall GUIDE on varsity athletics teams will not be ing guidelines will be used for granting Housing Contract charged. approval for residents to remain in the Cancellation Policy halls during a vacation period: The Residence Halls close on the last The University’s Housing Contract day of finals week at .. During the 1. Has employment in the local community is a legally binding document. The con- spring semester the halls remain open to that requires the student’s DAILY presence tract may be canceled prior to June for graduating seniors through .. on (employer’s written verification fall contracts, and January for new spring semester contracts without the Commencement Day. Students staying required), OR loss of their housing deposit. past these times without a sponsor will 2. Is representing the University in an be billed a per diem rate. official capacity and whose presence is A resident’s housing contract will be auto- Family Houses are available from required DAILY during the break, OR matically terminated if a student withdraws August through May . Housing may 3. Must remain due to following a sched- from the University or graduates. These indi- be available outside these times with the ule different from the University’s nor- viduals will receive their housing deposits permission of the Director of Residence mal schedule (i.e. Student Teaching, returned, less any charges for damage. Life. Housing costs will be prorated for Internships, etcetera). Individuals canceling their housing days outside of the dates listed above. Students remaining in the residence contract after June 1st for Fall semester halls will be charged a per diem rate Vacation Closing and January 1st for Spring contracts will based on the normal contracted rate for Emerson, Merriman, Park & Skyway forfeit their $100 housing deposit. the semester. Individuals living in Family Housing The University agrees to provide will forfeit $100 of their housing deposit. room and board accommodations to the Each time a closing period Individuals who have their contracts can- student for the academic year, with the approaches, specific instructions will be celed for judicial reasons will not receive a exception of: the Thanksgiving holiday, provided for complying with the closing housing refund of any kind. Meal plan between semesters and the two spring semes- procedures. For safety and efficiency, it funds will be refunded following the ter vacation breaks. Those who find it is essential that all resident students fol- above listed policy. Refunds of room necessary to live on campus during the low these procedures. funds will be granted on the Board of break periods will be charged and must Family Housing units are not affect- Trustee’s Refund Policy. This policy pro- make arrangements with the Director of ed by break closings. vides for the following refunds: Residence Life prior to any vacation peri- Summer Housing od. Normally, all residents are required to Contract Canceled by Amount of refund Summer Housing is available for all vacate the halls during these vacations. end of the week of classes . . . .% students who wish to live on campus dur- Students will be expected to be out of the end of the week of classes . . . . % ing the summer. A special summer rate building by .. on the day of closing. end of the week of classes . . . . % for housing has been developed. Summer Students who are not out of the building end of the week of classes . . . . % housing is available to individuals who are by that time may be escorted from the AFTER the building and may be charged the per taking summer classes to complete their end of the week of classes . . . . % diem rate for housing. Anyone found degree or who wish to stay on campus to Meal plan reimbursement will be inside a closed building, without prior meet work obligations on campus or off based on the number of days in the permission, will be treated as a trespasser campus. Students must be enrolled in halls multiplied by a per diem fee. summer classes or upcoming fall classes to and may be subject to conduct code pro- Housing Options at ceedings or legal action. be eligible to live in the halls. Students not residing in the residence halls for the the University of Maine Students who have a problem regard- fall semester will be required to vacate the at PRESQUE ISLE ing vacating the residence hall during a halls no later than the Friday which falls All of the residence halls are closing time are to contact the Director one-week-and-a-half prior to the start of equipped with study lounges, TV of Residence Life no less than two days in the fall term. Please check with the lounges, vending areas, and laundry advance of the closing period. The follow- Residence Life Office for current pricing. facilities, and computer connections.
University of Maine at PRESQUE ISLE $ North of Ordinary Page 3 Emerson Hall may grant exceptions to this rule. Housing Supplement at the end of this Emerson Hall is a designated upper- 2. Residents must be in good judicial book for more information. classmen hall. residents may live in standing at the University of Maine at Single Rooms Emerson Hall. It is a co-educational res- PRESQUE ISLE. There are a limited number of single idence hall with men and women living 3. Residents are responsible for their own rooms available at the University of on the same floor. The first floor of transportation. The University will not Maine at PRESQUE ISLE. Because of Emerson Hall is a designated quiet provide transportation to or from cam- this fact, single rooms will only be floor. pus. The suites are . miles from the issued to individuals with documented Merriman Hall University’s campus. medical conditions that require a single Merriman Hall is a designated fresh- 4. All University rates, policies, and proce- room. A note from a medical profes- men hall for residents. Merriman dures apply to housing at the Skyway sional will be required. On or about Hall is part of the Preparation for Suites. Specific differences are listed in August 1, the school nurse or the University Life and Learning (PULL) the Skyway Supplement at the end of University’s ADA specialist will be con- program. As part of the PULL program, this book. tacted to verify the need for a single several programs will be presented that Some of the advantages to living in room. A single room will be granted will aid freshmen students in succeeding the Skyway Suites include: only if the campus nurse or ADA official in their academic pursuits. Merriman agrees that a single room is needed. Hall has two male floors and one female 1. Suites are set up with two double-occu- There is an additional fee for designated floor. Floor designations are subject to pancy rooms connected by a kitchen single rooms. and a bathroom. Four individuals of change based on enrollment numbers. On occasion, individuals have not the same sex live in each cluster. been assigned roommates at the begin- Park Hall 2. Each room has its own refrigerator & vanity. Park Hall is a designated freshmen ning of the semester; in these cases a 3. The doors connecting the suite’s rooms hall for residents. First Year roommate may be assigned at any time to the kitchen and to the bathroom Experience programs will be offered in with -hours notice. may be locked so that the individuals Park Hall. Park Hall contains smoke- When space is available, a double living in the adjoining room cannot free areas for freshmen women and room may be bought out as a single enter their suitemates’ room. men. The building contains two room. This option will be offered only 4. Individuals living in the Skyway Suites women’s floors and one men’s floor. when there is a minimum of three Floor designations are subject to change will be housed with other individuals empty beds for each sex available in a based on enrollment numbers. over the age of . building. The Director of Residence 5. Residents have the option to cook their Some# upper-class students will be Life has the authority to deny this own meals or buy one of the permitted to stay in Park and/or option to an individual if the person is Merriman halls based on housing needs. University’s meal plans. not on the medical needs list or has 6. Laundry facilities and a large meeting been involved in conduct code viola- Skyway Suites room/TV lounge are on the premises. tions. Designated double rooms held as This building houses up to stu- a single room have an additional cost. dents in suite-style housing. Due to the Please view the Skyway Supplement unusual style of this housing, there are at the end of this book for more infor- How to apply for Housing several conditions that the residents of mation about the Skyway Suites. Listed below are the things you need the Skyway Apartments need to meet. to do if you are interested in living in Family Housing University-owned housing. These requirements are: Family units are available near the 1. Residents must be years of age or Skyway Suites. Although the cost is 1. Go to www.umpi.maine.edu/reslife or older as of August of the contract slightly higher than the normal room contact the Residence Life Office at rates. The family units are two-bedroom year. The Director of Residence Life .. duplexes. Please view the Family
Page 4 Residence Hall GUIDE 2. Read the Residence Hall Guide very In general, students are placed remember, it is OK for each roommate carefully. By signing the housing con- together as roommates based on the to have these items, but it would make tract, you will be held accountable for information contained on their informa- the room a little crowded. the information contained in this book, tion sheet. Please fill this sheet out accu- $ Coffee pot the Terms and Conditions, and the rately. The most important criteria used $ Computer on the sheet is your smoking preference. University Conduct Code. Failure to $ Every effort is made to match smokers Small microwave read these documents will not relieve $ with smokers and non-smokers with Small refrigerator you of need to abide by the information. non-smokers. Students who list them- $ Stereo (small to mid-size) 3. Fill out the appropriate housing con- selves as willing to live with a smoking $ Telephone with answering machine tract. This booklet contains a Residence roommate, but are non-smokers, will be $ TV (Cable-ready or with a converter) Hall/Skyway Contract. If you are inter- placed based on room availability. The $ VCR and/or DVD ested in Family Housing, please contact next most important criteria include What should I bring? the Director of Residence Life to receive sleeping times and music choice. $ the appropriate contract. Alarm Clock The Residence Life Office will accept $ 4. If you wish, fill out the Religious Computer contracts throughout the summer and the $ Preference Card. You do not have to fill A few dishes and some silverware. Most school year. We will make agreements out this card, but if you do, it will be for- students bring paper plates & plastic with the local hotels if housing fills up. If silverware – no washing needed! warded to the appropriate religious leader. students have to be placed in the local $ A small refrigerator and/or microwave 5. Return the housing contract, a check hotels, they will be moved back to cam- $ Bathing supplies – flip-flops, towels, for your Room Reservation/Damage pus as soon as space becomes available. wash clothes, soap, shampoo, hair dryer, Deposit Fee, and the Religious Students staying in the hotels at the Preference Card (if you wish) to: University’s rates will be required to move etcetera – and a shower tote in which RESIDENCE LIFE OFFICE back on campus once space is available. to carry these items Main Street $ Bathrobe, or something to wear to-and- After You are Assigned Presque Isle - from the shower Once you are assigned a room, you $ Bedding – sheets: long twin size; blan- Please make sure you are the person will receive the name(s) and phone kets & comforters; mattress pad: the filling out your form. Housing assign- number(s) of your roommate(s). After “egg crate” kind works best; pillow ments become more difficult if someone you receive this information, you should $ else fills out your form. call your roommate(s) and get to know Bicycle & Lock $ him/her/them. While talking to your Clothes – Cooler clothing for How we make Housing September, October, April & May; assignments roommate(s), you should also discuss the items you feel the two/three of you warmer clothing for October-April Housing assignments are made on a will share. Suggestions are listed below. $ Pantry items – Mug/cups, dishes, bowls, first come-first served basis. Traditionally, dishsoap, can opener the double rooms are filled first, then the What to bring with you $ Desk lamp triple rooms. Students requesting a spe- It is important to contact your $ Flashlight with extra batteries cific roommate should place that person’s future roommate before you decide $ Grooming needs – Hairbrush/comb, name on their housing contract in the what to bring to school. Having two toothpaste & tooth brush area provided for a requested roommate. TVs or two stereos in your room may $ Items to decorate your room Please make sure that your requested make it a bit cramped. roommate also requests you on his/her $ Laundry supplies housing contract. The earlier you hand Listed below are a few of the items $ P ower strip with a fuse or surge protector in your contract, the better your chances that you might want to talk to your $ Sewing kit roommate about. These are items that of getting a requested living situation. $ School supplies you may be willing to share. Please $ Skiing equipment
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$ Recreational equipment rooms in the same condition as when all vacant spaces can be checked, and the $ Stamps & letter writing materials they moved in. A form is provided at waiting list purged as much as possible. first check-in, and should accurately Any room change requests should be There are three options for describe the condition of the room at made after room verification has been obtaining a phone card that time. Students should read the completed. Contact a residence life staff 1. Order a phone card from your present form carefully and note any discrepan- member to do this. All affected parties long distance provider. ADVANTAGES: cies. Residents will be required to sign (roommates in both rooms) must agree This is probably the cheapest card, and and return the form to the residence to the change before it is approved. the bill is sent to your home address. life staff, and the same form will be Failure to complete a room change form DISADVANTAGE: The bill is sent to your used to check the condition of the will result in a $ charge. home, and your parents know how room when the student checks out. All much time you’re spending on the phone. charges for room damage will be based The Director of Residence Life must 2. Buy a prepaid phone card from any on this report, so it is important to Approve all room changes. Students make sure the form is accurate when may not change rooms without store that sells them. ADVANTAGE: first checking in. approval. Changing rooms without Relatively cheap and, if you lose it, you permission could result in a $. won’t have to worry about someone At checkout time a residence life charge. stealing too much money/time from staff member will inspect each student’s you. DISADVANTAGE: You need to room. He/she will use the form and will The University reserves the right of keep purchasing new cards as the old compare present room conditions with room assignment and reassignment for ones run out of time. the conditions indicated at the time of the benefit of the individual student or check-in. Students will again be asked a group. In the event of under-assign- 3. Order your own card. ADVANTAGE: to sign the form to verify the informa- ment, the University reserves the right You control your spending. tion. If there are any charges for room to reassign individuals to consolidate DISADVANTAGES: You pay the bill, or property damages, students will be space. Furthermore, in extreme circum- and this method is the most expensive. billed by the University in the summer. stances (as determined by the Director What should I NOT bring? of Residence Life) the University Students may not remove University The items listed below are things reserves the right to utilize any student furniture or furnishings from his/her that you should not bring. room during the vacation time between room. The student agrees that upon $ Waterbeds the fall and spring semesters. Thereby, it checking out of the room, the student’s $ reserves the right to have students Pets room will be left in the same condition $ remove their belongings during that Items with open heating elements – hot and with the same furnishings provided period. plates,# etcetera at the time of check-in. Failure to do so $ Halogen Lights may result in loss of the room deposit. The Director of Residence Life or $ Candles/Incense If any missing furniture cannot be the Chief Student Affairs Officer $ Illegal Drugs found, the student will be billed for the reserves the right to change any room $ Alcohol (if you are under the age of ) cost of replacement. assignment at any time, but such $ changes would not occur unless circum- Drinking game apparatus, i.e. beer Failure to follow these check-in and stances dictate a need for the move. pong tables, etcetera check-out procedures or failure to turn in your keys will result in a $ fee in Statement on refusing After you move in addition to any room damages. roommates Room Condition Forms Room Changes Generally, our process is that we will send students over to fill vacancies. If Checking in & checking out - Normally there will be no room the student comes back and tells us that damages changes during the first week of the semes- the current resident(s) told him/her they Students are responsible for leaving ter so that all assignments can be verified, did not want someone to move in or
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gave him/her a hard time about moving 6. Nothing may be stored in the hallways, Carry Out in, current resident(s) will be reminded stairwells, or entrances to buildings due Board Plan students who need a bag of this policy. If the current occupant(s) to the obstruction that would be caused lunch prepared ahead of time must make still refuse(s) the roommate, a prorated in the case of an emergency. This prior arrangements with the Director of charge for the vacancy will be billed. applies to bicycles, furniture, boxes, Residence Life. A legitimate reason (work Decorating & using your motorcycles, etcetera. Any item found or student teaching schedule) must be veri- room stored in a public area will be confis- fiable at the time of request. A special pass will be issued for this purpose if approved. Your residence hall room will be cated and may be claimed by the your home away from home for the bet- owner through the Director of C3 Express Convenience Store ter part of a year, and you should feel as Residence Life or his/her designee. at Folsom/Pullen comfortable as possible. To minimize 7. Smoking is not permitted anywhere The C3 Express offers you what you the risk of fire, however, the following inside the residence halls. Smoking is need while you are running off to class. policies must be followed in decorating permitted outside of the residence halls You can purchase bakery items, grab- your room: at the designated smoking door for your and-go sandwiches, soup and chili, hot 1. All burnable materials – cloth, paper, particular hall. and cold beverages, and other conven- ience items. Cash and dining Dollars tissue, etcetera – must be well clear of The Board Plan: Kelley Commons may be used to purchase items. potential sources of ignition (hair dryer, Cafeteria Policies & Procedures high-intensity lamp, heater, bare light On campus, residency includes par- The C3 Express is open Monday bulb, etcetera). ticipation in the Board Plan. All resi- through Thursday from : .. – .., 2. Posters & wall hangings are great, but dent students are automatically billed and on Fridays from : .. – .. the more there are, the greater the for the Board Plan. Students not listing There are no Saturday or Sunday hours. potential for fire to spread around the a meal plan will be assigned the + Absence from campus walls, if one gets started. All decora- plan. The Board Plan is contracted to a Students who schedule a trip away tions must be flat against the wall. national food service company. A pro- from campus for more than two meal No posters or other student work fessional dietitian plans all menus. All periods do so at their own inconven- food served in the cafeteria MUST be should be left loose in the hallways. ience with regard to the Board Plan. consumed in the cafeteria. There is no Nothing may be hung from hallway There is no reimbursement for meals reimbursement for meals missed. ceilings. missed. The cafeteria is NOT authorized Students who move out of the residence 3. Nothing can be hung from the ceiling to make up lunches for students who halls are automatically removed from will be traveling, unless requested by a so that it covers the sprinkler head or the meal plan. Students who wish to coach for an athletic trip; food provided lights. remain under the meal plan after mov- in this case will be for one meal only 4. If a student uses her/his own curtains, ing out of the residence halls should and will include only cold storage food. the student must show proof of fire contact the Business Office located in retardation capability. the basement of Preble Hall. Students General Behavior in the 5. Burning incense or candles of any with special menu requirements are to Cafeteria kind is prohibited. Oil lamps, fire- make such requirements known to the Students are to treat the cafeteria as works, blowtorches, or any source of Director of Food Services, in accordance they would treat their own dining room. open flame is not allowed in the rooms. with the Student Handbook. It is expected that they will treat the staff as they would treat any professional per- Candles may NOT be burned during a Guest’s Meals son. Food is not to be thrown. All dishes power failure. Students should invest in Anyone not registered on the meal and waste must be bussed to the receiv- a reliable flashlight and keep the bat- plan may pay the “casual rate” for the ing window. Food is NOT to be taken teries fresh. Melting of paraffin is pro- meal being served in order to enter the out of the cafeteria. Dishware, glassware, hibited in the residence halls. cafeteria during the meal serving times. utensils, and other materials are not to
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be taken out of the cafeteria. Do not in the C3 Express Convenience Store to be exorbitant in its demands. harass the cafeteria staff personnel; this buy drinks and snacks. If a waiver is denied, the student includes foul language, hollering, nasty The + meal plan permits you to may appeal the waiver denial to the gestures, and any other rude or insulting eat up to meals a week in the cafeteria Director of Residence Life. Such an behavior. Disciplinary action will be and provides you with Dining appeal must be submitted within one taken for violation of these policies. Dollars to use in the cafeteria to buy week of notification of the denial of the Continued violation will result in dis- take out food or to bring in a guest. waiver. missal from the residence halls. These Dining Dollars may also be used Non-medical related issues should in the C3 Express Convenience Store to Changing your Meal Plan be brought to the attention of the Students have until the end of the buy drinks and snacks. Director of Residence Life in the Add/Drop period to change their meal Only students who are on the meal Emerson Hall Annex. plan. Students may switch between the plan may eat in the cafeteria without +, +, or the + plans during Facilities & Services Kitchens paying the casual meal rate. Resident the first week of the semester. Each residence hall has a kitchenette students, who believe that they are not for student use. They are available for Kelley Commons meal hours able to eat in the cafeteria, must contact use as long as they are treated with Times are subject to change. the Director of Dining Services. The respect. They must remain clean, safe, Dining Services Office is located in the BREAKFAST $ LUNCH $ DINNER and in proper operating condition. cafeteria. - When not operating properly, the - .. $ :-:.. $ -.. Extracurricular conflicts - Conflicts equipment could become a fire hazard. - :-:.. with meal hours resulting from extracur- Kitchens are to be cleaned after use, and ricular classes such as aerobics, student malfunctioning equipment is to be meetings, or any other non-academic reported immediately to a residence life :-.. $ .- .. $ :-:.. endeavor are the responsibility of the stu- staff member. - :-:.. dent. The University will not take respon- All cooking is to be monitored sibility for such conflicts and, therefore, because of possible fire hazards. $ :..- .. $ :-:.. will not offer alternative meal scheduling. Improper use of the cooking facility - :-:.. Meal Plan Waiver sometimes results in activation of the Students may choose from one of Health related issues - Students with fire alarms. Any student who accidental- three meal plans. All of the meal plans dietary problems or other health related ly sets off the fire alarm in the kitchen cost the same amount, but offer a differ- problems, which may cause them to be while cooking may be barred from fur- ent value# of meals and Dining Dollars. unable to eat the cafeteria meals, must ther kitchen use. report their situation to the Director of Dining Dollars may be used like cash in Lounges & Study Areas the cafeteria or at the C3 Express Dining Services. All possible accommo- The study areas, social, and TV Convenience Store located in the dations will be made to address the stu- lounges are provided for resident use Folsom/Pullen. dent’s nutritional needs. only. Generally, they are to be available The + meal plan permits you to To receive a meal plan waiver you at all times for any resident to walk in eat meals a week in the cafeteria. must bring a detailed diet plan to the and use, so they must not be used for cafeteria. This meal plan must be pro- scheduled meetings unless arranged The + meal plan permits you vided through a dietitians or other med- through the Director of Residence Life. to eat up to meals a week in the cafe- ical professional. If dining services can- teria and provides you with Dining Furniture located in the public areas not provide for your dietary needs, your Dollars to use in the cafeteria to buy must stay in those locations. Lounge or meal plan will be waived. Dining take out food or to bring in a guest. study room furniture found in a stu- Services reserves the right to deny a These Dining Dollars may also be used dent’s room will result in a fine being dietary request if the request is seen to
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shared by the occupants of that room. great potential for fire. That is why the load of circuits will be traced and The current charge is $ per item. University is adamant about prohibiting removed from the room. Multi-plug any materials and any behavior that units or multi-plug extension cord The furniture in the lounges is there might cause or contribute to a fire. There for student use, and it may be arranged arrangements are prohibited. One is too much at stake to allow any excep- in any way. However, the furniture must extension cord per electrical unit per tions to these policies, and the penalties not be stacked, turned over, walked on, wall socket outlet is the limit. For for violating these policies are, of necessi- jumped on, or used for any purpose example, three units hooked up to one ty, very severe. In general, any willful vio- other than sitting. extension cord would not be allowed. lation of fire hazard policies will result in Three units could be used on one cord, The televisions in the lounges are the dismissal of the student from housing but not at the same time; they would very expensive. Anyone who makes a for at least one full semester. permanent scratch on the television have to be individually plugged and The following policies have been screen will be charged the full amount unplugged in order to be legal in the developed to assure the highest possible of screen repair (which will be in the residence halls. Extension cords may degree of safety from fire hazard in the hundreds of dollars). not be run under the rug, over a door, residence halls or over a window. Extension cords Laundry Facilities Electrical Appliances must have built-in circuit breakers. Each residence hall is equipped with 1. Cooking is NOT allowed in the 2. Tampering with or altering smoke several washers and dryers. These machines are coin-operated. It is advis- rooms. All cooking must be done in detectors, circuit breakers, or any part able that all residents learn how to use the kitchens, and all safety regulations of the electrical system in your room is the washers and dryers before coming to must be followed in the process. The prohibited. campus. following appliances are the ONLY Fire Safety Equipment & appliances allowed in the rooms: one Health Services False Alarms electric coffee maker or small water The Health Center is located in the Anyone who tampers with fire safety heater for making coffee or tea only; Emerson Hall Annex. A Family Nurse equipment or who causes a false alarm one microwave oven; one popcorn Practitioner is available to assess and will face charges under the System treat minor illnesses and injuries. There popper unit (NOT a hot plate with Conduct Code and may be subject to is no fee for health services provided at pan), and a “dorm-size” refrigerator. legal action. All appliances must carry the UL the Health Center. Students are respon- Evacuation Procedures when approval label and be in good working sible for payment of all prescription File Alarm sounds medications and for any extra tests or order: no frayed wires or plugs, fully Any time the fire alarms sound, all treatments performed at other health operating heating elements, etcetera. students are required to leave their care facilities. An appointment to the Hot lights such as outdoor Christmas rooms, go to the nearest building exit, health center may be made by calling lighting and sun lamps are prohibited and leave the building. Never assume .. due to fire hazard potential. The best it is a false alarm! Vending test for any light is the touch test. If you First, check the room door carefully Each of the residence halls has a can hold onto the light for a period of to make sure the fire is not just on the soda machine, a juice machine, and a thirty seconds without burning your other side. If the door is extremely hot, snack machine in the lobby area. hand, the light is OK. it should not be opened. If the door can 2. Portable space heating or cooling units be safely opened, open it slowly in order Fire & Life Safety are not allowed. In an environment such as our resi- to ascertain that there are no toxic dence halls, where a lot of people live in Electrical Connections & fumes in the hall, or that a smoldering close proximity surrounded by flamma- Plugs fire is not about to erupt with the onset of fresh air. If there is excessive heat or ble and combustible materials, there is a 1. Any electrical item that causes an over-
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smoke in the hall, the student should a room or the building during a fire weapon and makes the weapon opera- return to the room and a towel should alarm will be subject to disciplinary tional. be placed under the door to keep the action. Students who refuse to leave will The firearm(s) must be registered by the smoke out. If the room is on the first not be forced to leave by a staff mem- owner and stored in the basement of floor, the window may be usable as an ber, but their name will be reported to the Emerson Hall Annex. exit. Otherwise, a student should try to the Director of Residence Life immedi- Any person who stores a firearm with attract attention from the window and ately after the fire alarm situation has the Office of Security and Safety will wait for help. While doing so, the stu- been cleared. In the case of an actual be required to sign a copy of this dent should be careful to keep low and fire, students who refuse to leave their Firearms Storage Policy which will be near a source of fresh air. room will be reported to the Fire Chief. kept on file at the Office of Security If an individual can safely leave the Several gathering zones have been and Safety located in Emerson Hall room, he/she must do so immediately. designated for use during evacuation Annex. Try to close all windows and the room due to inclement weather. These sites The University of Maine at Presque door before leaving the room. This will are: Isle, its offices, departments, and per- prevent additional fresh air from reach- $ Emerson Hall and Merriman Hall res- sonnel ing the fire. Keep low on the way out idents should go to the Park Hall Pit will not be held responsible for loss or and crawl, if necessary, to avoid the heat (basement). damage incurred during the storage and smoke. Progress should be continu- $ Park Hall residents should go to the period. ously toward an exit. Please keep in Emerson Hall Television Room. Limit of two firearms per person. mind that breathable air is always near $ Skyway residents should take shelter in All firearms must be signed in and out the floor in any fire, regardless of smoke their vehicles until further instructions by the owner only. thickness. are received. If the owner is intoxicated or disturbed If possible, as a resident leaves, Firearm Storage Policy in any way, he/she will not be allowed he/she should bang on other doors on A storage area for firearms has been to sign out the firearm. the way out to be sure all residents established in the basement of the Check-in and checkout times for heard the alarm. However, no one Emerson Annex at the University of weapon storage are as follows: a.m. - should linger as seconds can count. If a Maine at Presque Isle. The Office of p.m. daily as university staff is student thinks someone is still in a Security & Safety, under the following available. room, it should be reported immediate- guidelines, will grant permission to Implementation Responsibility: ly to the nearest residence life staff those wishing to hold or store firearms Coordinator of Security & Safety member. # on The University of Maine at Presque Students should leave the building Isle campus: Fire Drills & Fire Safety by the nearest exit and get well away Inspections Definitions of Weapons & Ammunition from the building. The residence life Periodic fire safety inspections of A WEAPON is defined as: An instru- staff will have spots designated for gath- every room will take place throughout ment of offensive or defensive combat ering floor residents. The purpose for the year. These may be announced or or something to fight with, and is gen- doing so is to take attendance. Unless a unannounced. When unannounced erally any device capable of projecting a student has something to report to a inspections occur, the rooms are to be ball, pellet, arrow, bullet, missile, shell staff member, he or she must keep quiet immediately opened to the inspecting or other material. This shall include, but and calm and remain in the area. officials without exception. In this way, not limited to firearms, bows, arrows, the fire inspectors have a good chance of The residence life staff is authorized swords, rockets, sling shots, air guns and catching illegal and potentially danger- to enter every room during a fire alarm martial arts devices. ous procedures. Situations encountered situation to make sure the room is that present immediate threat to build- AMMUNITION is defined as: Any vacant. Any student who refuses to leave ing and human safety will be corrected, material capable of being projected by a
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or required to be corrected by the occu- rupts, or otherwise infringes on the Alcohol pant, immediately. Refusal to take basic rights of others, will not be toler- Alcohol abuse is any use of alcoholic immediate corrective action may result ated. Such behavior includes, but is not beverages, which results in any notice- in conduct code action. Materials that limited to, the immediate summariza- able level of intoxication on the part of are found to be in violation of these reg- tion below, or to the more detailed the user. Alcohol abuse results in many ulations will be confiscated. descriptions that follow. These behaviors problems, not the least of which is infringe on the rights of others and, In accordance with state laws, the reduced clarity and ability to make dis- therefore, cannot be tolerated: exces- University will conduct fire drills on a criminating decisions. Alcohol abuse is sive noise at any time (including the play- periodic basis. Normally, drills will not not tolerated under any circumstances ing of music at a volume that can be be conducted when weather conditions on campus; students who abuse alcohol heard outside the room over normal are such that it would be extremely are subject to disciplinary action. sounds, loud voices either inside the room uncomfortable or inconvenient to go or in the hallways, and any disregard of The University supports and enforces outside. However, there will be at least quiet hours); vandalism and/or destruc- Maine law that prohibits the consump- one late-night drill per semester in order tive behavior that results in damage to tion or possession of alcohol by anyone to test and evaluate response capability in property; disrespect for the school prop- under the age of . Therefore, alcohol the middle of the night. Failure to evacu- erty and the property rights of others; consumption in the residence halls is close- ate a room or building during a fire intimidation or harassment of another ly monitored and regulated. alarm will result in disciplinary action. resident or of a member of the residence Park and Merriman Halls are “dry” In summary, fire regulations, staff; noncompliance or any refusal to halls and no alcohol is permitted in the although restrictive, are for student safe- comply with instructions of a residence life building by anyone, regardless of age. ty. The University of Maine at staff member trying to do his or her duty Legal consumption of alcoholic beverages PRESQUE ISLE has never had a serious in the enforcement of these policies; is permitted in Emerson Hall and Skyway mishap due to fire. The University has pulling a fire alarm without cause (this only in private rooms where the residents every intent to keep that record intact. is also a violation of law); and so forth. are of age. “Open parties” are not allowed This is possible only because the Students who behave in a consis- when alcohol is being consumed. University enforces the above regula- tently inconsiderate or immature man- Possession, consumption, and transporta- tions and the students cooperate. ner – as defined by the residence staff – tion of alcohol is prohibited, regardless of Community Living are disruptive to normal residence life age, in Park and Merriman Halls. Regulations just as much as those who openly vio- In order to promote responsible late policies and regulations. All stu- The following constitutes policies drinking, items that promote the exces- dents are expected to conduct them- and regulations established by the sive consumption of alcohol are prohib- selves in ways that are supportive of the University to promote peaceful coexis- ited. These items include, but are not community living concept and the aca- tence and an academic environment limited to funnels, beer die tables and demic environment that we seek to suitable for the pursuit of academic any other games that promote increased maintain. If a student is asked by a staff studies for residents of the University. alcohol consumption. In addition to member to discontinue a behavior that these items, quantities of alcohol in Expectations for Individual has been determined by the staff mem- excess of a 30 pack of beer or 2 bottles Behavior ber as disruptive, the student is required of liquor are prohibited. If quantities It is essential that each resident respects to immediately discontinue that behav- greater than these amounts are found in the rights of all other residents. On the ior. Failure to comply with the reason- a room, they are subject to confiscation other hand, it is essential that each stu- able request of a staff member is consid- regardless of the age of the residents. dent realizes that his or her rights do ered a violation of housing policies as Substance abuse is the illegal use of not take precedence over the rights of well as the University Conduct Code. any controlled substance. Violations of other residents. Any behavior that inter- this policy will be investigated and dealt feres with the educational process, dis-
University of Maine at PRESQUE ISLE $ North of Ordinary Page 11 with under the auspices of the Student are not limited to: carrying an open alcohol use or association resulted in or Conduct Code and/or the local police. container in a public area, i.e., hallway or could have resulted in serious bodily lounge; consuming alcohol in a public harm or serious legal issues for them- Visitors who fail to comply with area; providing alcohol to a minor; these policies will be barred from the selves or others. providing a site for minors to consume residence halls. Residents who violate SECOND OFFENSE: Student meets with alcohol; or violating any University these policies may be subject to termi- the Director of Residence Life and policy while intoxicated. nation of their housing contract. receives the following sanctions: Because the University stresses rea- mandatory BASICS alcohol Students and guests may consume son and responsibility in drinking, the education/intervention program; be alcoholic beverages in their room pro- following items are permanently assessed an administrative fee for its vided that the door is closed and every- excluded from the residence halls, one in the room, with the possible use; a paper regarding the alcohol regardless of the circumstances: kegs exception of a roommate, is years of education program; probation for one pony kegs party balls punch bowls age or older. In all cases at least one of year; and a warning that the next “trash can” punch bathtub mixers, the room’s residents must be over the offense would result in the student etc. In other words, large containers of age of . It is the responsibility of the being sent to the University’s Conduct alcohol are not permitted. drinking room occupant(s) to determine that no Code Panel with a recommendation of games and/or drinking game apparatus, alcohol violations occur in that room. cancellation of housing contract. i.e., beer pong tables Room occupants will be held equally PARENTAL NOTIFICATION AFTER THE responsible for violations that are In the University adopted a SECOND OFFENSE: In accordance observed and reported. Residents and three-strikes policy for alcohol violations. with the Federal Education Rights and their guests are prohibited from carry- The sanctions listed below will be given Privacy Act, the Director of Residence ing, possessing, or drinking from open to all students who are found in viola- Life may contact the parents of any stu- containers outside a private room any- tion of the University’s alcohol policy dent under the age of who is found where in the residence hall, in any other regardless of age. The sanctions listed guilty of a second level alcohol violation location on the campus, or within vehi- below are only minimums. Additional cles on campus. This is known as the sanctions may be given, or other sanc- during a calendar year. “open container” law and it is strictly tions may be substituted as deemed nec- THIRD OFFENSE: Student meets with the enforced. Park Hall and Merriman Hall essary by the Director of Residence Life University’s Conduct Code Panel with are alcohol-free. Alcohol containers of or a conduct code panel. a recommendation of a minimum of a any kind, closed, open, or empty, are housing contract cancellation. The FIRST OFFENSE: Student is warned of the prohibited in all locations including stu- Conduct Code Panel reserves the right sanctions that may occur if a second or dents’ #rooms (this includes beer can col- to seek suspension or dismissal based on third offense occurs, and the student is lections, wine bottles with candles, etc.) the circumstances of the incident. given a first strike which lasts for a Examples of how an underage indi- period of one (1) calendar year. The Non-residence hall students involved vidual may be found in violation of the student will also be required to com- in alcohol violations will be banned University’s alcohol policy include but from the residence hall for a period of plete e-chug, an internet based alcohol are not limited to: possessing alcohol, no less than one month and no more intervention tool and be assessed an possessing alcohol containers (empty or full), than two years, depending upon the administrative fee for its use. carrying an open container; consuming severity of the violation. Non-resident PARENTAL NOTIFICATION AFTER THE alcohol in a public area; violating any students may also be sent to the FIRST OFFENSE: In accordance with University policy while intoxicated. University’s Conduct Code Panel with a the Federal Education Rights and recommendation that they be suspended Examples of how an “of age” indi- Privacy Act, The Director of Residence or dismissed based on the circumstances vidual may be found in violation of the Life may contact the parents of any stu- of the incident. University’s alcohol policy include but dent who is under the age of 21 whose
Page 12 Residence Hall GUIDE All alcohol offenses remain in effect priate legal action. Students who are the sale of a controlled substance, the for a one-year period of time. found to be in possession of or using ineligibility period is: illegal drugs on campus will, at mini- First offense: 2 years Damage & Vandalism mum, have their housing contract can- Second offense: Indefinite suspension” INDIVIDUAL ROOMS: All University fur- celed and be banned from the residence Note regarding behavior while nishings in a room become the respon- halls. Students found selling illegal drugs sibility of the student(s) who occupies – including prescription drugs – to other under the influence of alcohol that room. Upon moving into a room, individuals will be sent to the or other drugs the student will sign a “room form” University’s Conduct Code Panel with a Any violation of housing policies that will indicate the condition of fur- recommendation of suspension or dis- which occurs as a result of being under the influence of intoxicating or mind- niture at the time of the student’s missal from the University. Students sus- altering substances can, in itself, be acceptance of the responsibility. The pended or dismissed from the University grounds for dismissal from the residence form will be used at check-out time to of Maine at PRESQUE ISLE are automat- halls regardless of the seriousness of the determine what damages, beyond fair ically suspended or dismissed from all violation. The reason for this rule is that wear & tear, should be assessed to the University of Maine System institutions. anyone who allows himself/herself to residents. All University furniture in It is important that you understand become so influenced by the intake of a room must stay in the room. that the use of drugs can affect you in such substances that he/she cannot stop Damage to room furniture can also many ways. The University’s policy of from violating policy is potentially dan- result in disciplinary action against the canceling a student’s housing contract gerous and threatening to the residential resident. Damage beyond “fair wear & can affect where he/she lives and can community and cannot be trusted with- tear” becomes the responsibility of the affect his/her financial situation, since in that community. Therefore, that per- resident of a room. housing costs are NOT refunded if a stu- son may be required to leave. dent is removed from housing due to COMMON AREA: In the event that dam- conduct code violations. Hall Sports age occurs to a common area for which No sports may be conducted in any the individual(s) responsible cannot be In the federal government part of the residence halls. The reasons identified, the University reserves the adopted new policies that deal with the for this rule are numerous and obvious, right to hold all residents of the floor or cancellation of financial aid if you are but the rule must be stated because residence hall financially responsible. convicted of a drug violation. The poli- some students invariably attempt a cy states, in part: game of “floor hockey” or “tag” in the Students who vandalize University hallways. Violation of this rule will property will be reported for discipli- “A student who is convicted of any result in confiscation of all recreational nary action, will be charged for the cost offense under any federal or state law equipment being used and additional of replacement or repair of the property, involving the possession or sale of a con- violations may result in disciplinary and will be subject to other sanctions as trolled substance shall not be eligible to action through the Conduct Code. deemed necessary. receive any grant, loan, or work assistance under this title during the period begin- Drugs Hallways as “public domain” ning on the date of such conviction and The hallways outside the rooms are The unauthorized use, possession, or ending after the interval specified below. not extensions of the rooms. They are distribution of any prescription drug or “public domain” (or University domain) legally controlled substance is forbid- If convicted of an offense involving the by State law. Residents may not drink in den. Additionally, any paraphernalia possession of a controlled substance, the the hallways, hold parties or games in that is normally used in relation to drug ineligibility period is: the hallways, decorate the hallways with- misuse is prohibited. First offense: 1 year Second offense: 2 years out prior permission, play music in the All situations involving drugs will Third offense: Indefinite hallways under any circumstances, or use result in the Presque Isle Police the hallways for any other private use. In Department being contacted for appro- If convicted of an offense involving addition, the door to the room is also
University of Maine at PRESQUE ISLE $ North of Ordinary Page 13 considered “public domain” and MAY receive discounts during academic year related matter. In routine maintenance, NOT BE DECORATED ON THE HALL at various businesses off campus. Offers however, it may take awhile because the SIDE with any kind of picture or sign subject to cancellation or change with- Physical Plant has many demands made except a standard size message board out notice. on the maintenance personnel. approved by the Resident Director. Any % discount at Governor’s Restaurant Emergency maintenance needs photos, signs, drawings, advertising, pic- in Presque Isle would include broken windows, tures, etcetera, that have not been pre- % discount at Big Cheese Pizza broken doors or door locks, burst or approved by the Resident Director will % discount at Sandwich Shop dripping water pipes, anything electri- be removed by the maintenance or resi- Free entrance at Presque Isle Indoor cal, heating system damage, etcetera. dence life staff. Note: This policy is not a Pool Emergency requests should be reported violation of public right to free speech; it Free entrance at Presque Isle Skating directly to the Residence Life Office if a is an authorized and approved method Rink at Forum building staff member is not available. of preventing unsightly and offensive 1 ⁄2 off lift ticket at Big Rock in Mars materials in public places. Please note the condition of public Hill areas in the residence halls and report ID Cards If you have questions regarding the any maintenance needs that you may Your first Student ID is free. Student ID card, please call . or detect. However, if you lose your Student ID stop by Emerson Hall Annex. card, there is a $. replacement fee Noxious Odor Policy ($. if the card is not paid for at the Insurance A noxious odor is ANY aroma of time of receipt and a bill must be generat- The University of Maine at such intensity that it becomes apparent ed through the Business Office). Student PRESQUE ISLE does not carry insurance to others. Any odor can become noxious for students’ personal belongings and, ID cards and replacements are issued in or offensive when it is too strong. Some Emerson Annex. therefore, does not assume any responsi- examples are: cigarette, cigar or pipe bility for them. Students are advised to smoke, incense, perfume, air The card does not have to be reis- obtain commercial insurance for any- freshening spray, rotten food, or large sued each semester. Each semester that thing they own that is of value that amounts of dirty laundry. you take classes (fall, spring, and sum- might be lost, damaged or stolen while mer), your Student ID must be validated at college. In addition, students should Furthermore, because incense is a in the Business Office, located in the clearly mark each item with a personal source of noxious odor and is also a fire basement of Preble Hall. identification, and keep a separate hazard, it is prohibited in student rooms. The UMPI Student ID will be needed record of serial numbers of insured for the# cafeteria (for the meal plan), the and/or expensive items. This applies When a noxious odor can be local- library, athletic contests, and other campus especially to electronic equipment. ized to a particular room, the resident(s) events. Resident Students use their IDs as These procedures will aid in recovery of and/or guests of that room may be in entrance keys to their residence halls. stolen items. violation of residence hall policy and may be asked to take steps to eliminate When shown at the door, this card Maintenance Request the problem. will allow you free entrance into some Requests for maintenance work athletic events and cultural programs. should be submitted to maintenance Overnight Guests Other cultural events on campus will through the Residence Life website: Students may have a guest for a require that you obtain tickets, in www.umpi.maine.edu/reslife/ and click maximum of two () nights per week. advance. Your UMPI Student ID card on the link for “maintenance request At all times, students must obtain the must be shown at all SAB (Student form” by calling . during normal consent of their roommate(s) before Activities Board) events; otherwise, business hours. Please call . out- allowing guests to stay in their room. there will be a minimal entrance fee. side of business hours. Maintenance work Residents who find that they have an will be completed as soon as possible and unwanted or unanticipated guest in You may also use your Student ID to very quickly if it is a security or safety-
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their room may report that person’s cle, you must bring your license plate These policies are subject to change. presence to a staff member. number. Temporary permits are avail- Please consult the material given to you at able for specific periods of time. the time you register your vehicle. Guests are required to show identifi- cation whenever asked by the residence The University reserves the right to Parking - Visitors & Guests life staff. A guest’s behavior is the tow vehicles if they are obstructing snow Visitors to the Residence Halls at responsibility of the host. The host will removal or parked in fire lanes, UMPI must use visitor parking located at be subject to all disciplinary action faculty/staff area, handicapped spaces, the Upper Merriman Hall Parking Lot, or resulting from a guest’s behavior. No and/or other unmarked spaces. the Tennis Court Parking Lot. Guest guest may be in a room unless escorted vehicles parked in fire lanes will be towed. The University is not liable for any by the host. Residents may not allow damage to vehicles that are operated in Pets non-residents to use their room in their violation of University policy. The Due to state and local regulations absence, but a host can make arrange- University will not be responsible for and out of consideration for other resi- ments for a guest to use a roommate’s any damage done to vehicles on campus dents, pets will not be permitted in the bed if the roommate plans to be absent nor while a vehicle is being towed for residence halls, Northern Road and agrees to the arrangement. Guests violating University parking regulations. Apartments, or Skyway. This includes may not sleep in the study lounges. caged or encased animals or birds, and Resident students may park in any Hosts are not permitted to give insects of any kind in any container. The spot not designated for faculty/staff, visi- room or building keys to guests. Any only exceptions are medical assistance tors, or in any area otherwise designated non-occupant of a room observed using animals for medically documented cir- for other individuals. An appropriate tag a University key will have the key con- cumstances. Fish in tanks of ten gallons is necessary for parking in handicapped fiscated and he/she will be asked to or less are permitted. spots. Fire lanes will be strictly enforced. leave the residence halls. Parking in Emerson Circle except in des- Physical Violence or Individuals under the age of are ignated -minute spots is prohibited Harassment prohibited from staying overnight in the due to fire regulations. All unattended Physical violence or harassment of residence halls. Exceptions to this rule vehicles may be ticketed and/or towed. another individual will not be tolerated and occur when the resident is under the age could result in removal from the residence Driving on the pathways around cam- of and a matriculated student at the halls. Since such behavior is in violation of pus is strictly prohibited. The pathways are University of Maine at PRESQUE ISLE, the University Conduct Code, it could also wide enough to permit easy snow removal or during Family & Friends Week. result in disciplinary action under the by University vehicles. Students found Conduct Code. Harassment is a form of All guests under the age of must driving on the pathways will be ticketed violence that can result in the intimidation register with the Director of Residence and may lose their parking privileges. of another student. Even if the harassment Life. In general, only minor relatives Residents who endanger the safety is unintentional (e.g., an off-hand com- will receive permission to stay overnight. or lives of others due to reckless driving ment or joke) it still occurs and will not be All unescorted or unregistered underage on campus will be subject to discipli- tolerated. Harassment is the violation of guests will be confronted by the staff nary actions. another’s rights; it could be related to sex, and will be required to leave. sexual orientation, race, religion, personal Individuals with three or more park- Parking & Traffic habits, or even to someone’s physique. It ing tickets will be subject to towing. All privately-owned vehicles operat- can be communicated by actions or in a The cost of towing and any additional ing on campus must display a new verbal or written form. The right to be fees will be the responsibility of the not University decal annually. Decals cost harassed shall be guarded by the staff and vehicle’s owner or the campus user. $ for the first car and $ for each vehi- should be honored by all students. Failure to pay parking tickets may result cle thereafter, and may be purchased at in the withholding of class registration, the Office of Security & Safety in the Quiet Hours & Noise grades, and transcripts. It is the University’s intent to create Emerson Hall Annex. To register a vehi-
University of Maine at PRESQUE ISLE $ North of Ordinary Page 15 an atmosphere conducive to the pursuit effect at all times in all residence halls. vent such entry can become grounds for of academic goals in the residence halls. Residents may ask individuals to lower dismissal from the residence halls. This should certainly be balanced by an the volume of conversations or music at Rooms will be entered at the start of environment that promotes pursuit of any time during the day. When such a each break to check on closedown pro- appropriate leisure time activities that request is made, it is only courteous to cedures. Closedown procedures will be do not infringe on the rights of other respond to it and agree to quieter behav- provided prior to each break. Violations residents. Therefore, all residents must ior out of respect for the rights of those seen during these closedown room refrain from creating excessive noise. All making the request. It is only when checks will be adjudicated through the noise should be confined to an individ- someone asserts a right to be noisy over University’s Conduct Code System. ual’s room. Any music played at a vol- the right of someone else to have quiet ume that can be heard outside the room that conflict occurs. At that point, the Solicitation Policy for the may result in a request from the resi- residence life staff becomes involved. Residence Halls dence life staff to quiet down. Behavior No one is permitted in the residence DESIGNATED QUIET HOURS FOR that results in repeated requests to turn halls selling or soliciting for anything PARK HALL & MERRIMAN HALL are down music may result in confiscation without specific approval by the in effect Sunday through Thursday from of the stereo equipment or other appro- Director of Residence Life or Chief through , and from midnight priate sanctions. Student Affairs Officer. until on Friday and Saturday. In addition to music, loud talking Storage DESIGNATED QUIET HOURS FOR can also be a detriment to residence hall The University does not provide BUILDINGS OTHER THAN PARK HALL living, but this has to be a judgment storage areas. An agreement is made & MERRIMAN HALL are in effect matter. Residents should always be con- with a local storage facility at the end of Sunday through Thursday from scious of the fact that their behavior, the spring semester for items you wish through , and from – .. Friday even though inside their room, can be to store in Presque Isle over the summer. and Saturday. These times are subject to an irritant to others if it involves exces- change based on student polls that are sive noise. Trash, room cleanliness & taken periodically. flammable materials As a general rule, the playing of musi- Twenty-four () hour quiet hours All trash, when taken out of the cal instruments in the residence hall is are in effect during the weekend prior room, must be carried to the dumpster prohibited. Students wishing to play to, and the week of, final exams. During located on the outside of the building. musical instruments will need to channel -hour quiet hours, all noise regula- Organic trash (food) should be sealed in the sound through headphones. Space for tions will be strictly enforced. There is some kind of wrapping so as to discour- practicing instruments may be acquired no exception to this policy. age pests. Residents who leave trash in by contacting# the Conferences & Special public areas will be assessed a $ fee. Programs Office in the Campus Center. Right to Privacy Continued violations may result in dis- Their office number is .. The privacy of all residents will be ciplinary action. protected and guaranteed by the resi- Students who are bothered by noise Rooms should be kept in a reason- dence life staff; however, the University are expected to confront the offending ably sanitary condition. Conditions reserves the right to enter student rooms individuals themselves. It is also expect- which attract rodents and insects will at any time for maintenance, health and ed that residents will honor the request not be permitted in any room. If safety reasons, and to regulate the use of of other residents to reduce the sound unhealthy or unsanitary room condi- the premises in accordance with level coming from the room. When a tions persist, the responsible party could University rules and regulations. If a student refuses to heed a request for qui- be required to vacate the residence halls. room must be entered in order to eter behavior, then it is appropriate to enforce rules and policies, a staff mem- involve the residence life staff. Storage of flammable materials is ber has the right to enter that room not permitted in students’ rooms. The policy of “courtesy hours” is in without permission. Attempts to pre- Flammable materials should be given to
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the Director of Residence Life for dis- Weapons Window Policy posal or maintained in a location away Definitions of Weapons & Ammunition Drapes, blinds, window parts, or screens from the residence halls. A WEAPON is defined as: An instru- may not be removed from the windows. Visitors ment of offensive or defensive combat Wood construction & room or something to fight with, and is gen- Any resident may have visitors. alteration or rearrangement erally any device capable of projecting a However, visitors are subject to all poli- Students may not operate any con- ball, pellet, arrow, bullet, missile, shell cies and rules contained in this guide, struction or wood manufacturing or other material. This shall include, but and the host is responsible for seeing that machinery in their rooms. Students may not limited to firearms, bows, arrows, the visitors comply. If visitors fail to com- not make any alterations to any wood- swords, rockets, sling shots, air guns and ply with these rules, the host will be held constructed items in rooms. martial arts devices. responsible to see that the visitors leave Unauthorized construction in the room the residence halls immediately. Failure AMMUNITION is defined as: Any – such as loft-building – will be termi- to do so will be considered a violation of material capable of being projected by a nated as soon as it is discovered, all the residence hall policies by the host. weapon and makes the weapon opera- materials will be confiscated, and the Violations of University policies by the tional. room will be returned to its original state visitor will result in his/her being forced The firearm(s) must be registered by the . . . all at the student’s expense. Students to leave the building immediately and owner and stored in the basement of wishing to build a loft must meet with restricted from re-entry under any condi- the Emerson Hall Annex. the Director of Residence Life and sub- tions until a meeting has been held with Any person who stores a firearm with mit a detailed plan for the construction. the Director of Residence Life or his/her the Office of Security and Safety will If the work is not approved, it must not designee. Intoxicated visitors will be begin. Any such furniture added to the be required to sign a copy of this required to leave the residence halls room is done completely at the student’s Firearms Storage Policy which will be immediately regardless of the time or expense and labor. Normally, all furni- kept on file at the Office of Security other circumstances. Visitors who are ture must stay in the room. Furniture is and Safety located in Emerson Hall intoxicated will not be allowed to enter not to be moved into the hall, into a the residence halls and are not to be Annex. public area, or into the storage facility. brought in by residents. There will be no The University of Maine at Presque exceptions to this policy. Violations by Isle, its offices, departments, and per- If your beds are convertible (bunk to guests may result in the suspension of the sonnel stand-alone) students may request that host’s visitation privileges. will not be held responsible for loss or the current configuration be changed. damage incurred during the storage Do not attempt to “fix” furniture on Individuals under the age of are your own, no matter how easy it looks. period. prohibited from staying overnight in the Damaged furniture will be charged to Limit of two firearms per person. residence halls. Exceptions to this rule the student. Requests for furniture All firearms must be signed in and out occur when the resident is under the age rearrangement must be made through by the owner only. of and a matriculated student at the the Residence Life Office. University of Maine at PRESQUE ISLE If the owner is intoxicated or disturbed or during Family & Friends Week. in any way, he/she will not be allowed Students may add their own furni- to sign out the firearm. ture to the room but the room must All guests under the age of must remain relatively clear for compliance Check-in and checkout times for be registered with the Director of with fire codes. Added furniture must weapon storage are as follows: a.m. - Residence Life. In general, only minor be in good condition (i.e., not a health p.m. daily as university staff is relatives will receive permission to stay hazard, not a safety or injury hazard, available. overnight. All unescorted or unregistered and not a fire hazard). underage guests will be confronted by Implementation Responsibility: the staff and will be required to leave. Coordinator of Security & Safety Waterbeds are not allowed in stu- dents’ rooms.
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Safety & security of residents Life, or a Conduct Code panel. non-resident into the building unless The safety of the residence life com- Community service is monitored by a prepared to stay with that person and munity is one of the paramount con- residence life staff person or another monitor his/her behavior. Keep room cerns of the University. For that reason, individual responsible for the area con- doors locked all times, even when leav- the Director of Residence Life or the cerned. Failure to perform directed com- ing for just a brief period. A resident Chief Student Affairs Officer has the munity service is a Conduct Code viola- should always carry his/her room key. authority to require immediate, tempo- tion. When directed, community service Students should never leave valuables rary dismissal from the residence halls will normally be performed during the out in plain sight in their room even for any resident who appears to pose a next weekend or over a specified period when they are in the room. threat to themselves or other students. of time. The person in charge of moni- Lost keys can be replaced through Behavior which is considered an imme- toring the service has the authority to the Residence Life Office. Replacement diate threat would include adjust the schedule, but not to reduce it the use of a keys are $ each. weapon in any way, physical assault on without approval from either the any individual including, but not limited Residence Director or the Director of Safety & Security Tips to, rape & other forms of sexual assault, Residence Life. The University of Maine at PRESQUE ISLE offers a safe climate for its students, and Keys, Locks & Building but even with all of our efforts, things do uncontrollable drunkenness. If, in the Security course of an investigation, it is deter- happen. We ask that all students follow the When students check in, they will mined that a student has in the past suggestions below to increase their safety be issued a room key, and this key is committed an act which would fall into on campus and in the local community: security-protected and is not to be the category of being a threat to others, duplicated. Students have the privilege Always the Chief Student Affairs Officer or the of coming and going without assistance $ Lock your room door. Director of Residence Life may, at that in unlocking doors, but also have the $ Let someone know where you are going. time, require immediate, temporary responsibility for maintaining security removal from the halls without further Never of their keys and the building itself. hearing or investigation. If after further $ let a stranger into your room or into When the building doors are locked in investigation it is determined that there is the residence hall. the evening, they must not be blocked no threat, the student may be reinstated. $ open for any reason. Blocking a door walk alone at night. $ In addition to the authority for open is a violation of campus security giv e out your computer password. $ enforcement of housing policies, the res- and will result in disciplinary action prop open exterior doors. $ idence life staff has the authority to because it jeopardizes the security of lend out your keys. issue warnings,# place students on tem- everyone in the building. Possible sanc- porary residence probation pending fur- tions include being removed from Skyway ther hearing or action, and issue restric- University housing. Supplement tions to halls, floors, and/or rooms. Residents should never loan out their This section contains items that are distinct Failure to abide by the requirements of room key of ID. Non-residents who are to Skyway. All of the rules and regulations a staff member doing his or her duty is caught with a University residence hall listed above apply in the Skyway Suites. considered a serious violation of housing key in their possession will face possible policy and could result in dismissal Skyway Suites criminal charges. University personnel from the residence halls. This building houses up to stu- are not allowed to open a student’s room dents in suite style housing. Due to the “Community service” is a common at the request of someone who is not an unusual style of this housing, there are way of “working off” a violation of resi- occupant of that room. several conditions that the residents of dence hall policies. Community service The success of the building security the Skyway Apartments need to meet. can only be required by an Area program depends upon each resident of These requirements are: Coordinator, the Director of Residence a building. Students should never let a 1. Residents must be years of age or
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older as of August of the contract Suites, the front door is always kept plan choice on your housing contract. year. The Director of Residence Life locked. Please do not give your ID card In many cases, Skyway residents may grant exceptions to this rule. out to someone and do not prop the usually buy the commuter plan. The 2. Residents must be in good judicial door open. If you have company com- commuter plan consists of a -meal standing at the University of Maine at ing over, please have them contact you swipe card. The price is $ (price is sub- prior to their arrival so that you can Presque Isle. ject to change without notice). This swipe meet them at the door. 3. Residents are responsible for their own card works best for individuals who will transportation. The University will not Kitchens be eating breakfast and dinner at provide transportation to and from Each suite has its own kitchen. It is Skyway, but do not want to drive to Skyway to eat lunch. campus. The apartments are . miles the responsibility of the suitemates to from the University’s campus. keep the kitchen clean. At the end of Single Rooms 4. All University rates, policies, & proce- the year, all of the residents will be held Single rooms will not be assigned at dures apply to housing at the Skyway accountable for the condition of the Skyway. On occasion, individuals have kitchen. Apartments. not been assigned roommates at the beginning of the semester; in these cases Several advantages to living in the Laundry Facilities a roommate may be assigned at any Skyway Suites include: Washers and dryers are provided near the dayroom. These machines are time with hours notice. 1. Four men or women share a bathroom coin-operated. It is advisable that all res- & kitchen. Snow Removal idents learn how to use washers and The removal of snow is the responsi- 2. Each room has its own refrigerator and dryers before coming to campus. bility of Maine School Administration vanity. District #. If they fail to remove the 3. The doors connecting the suite’s rooms Lounges & Study Areas snow in a timely manner, please contact to the kitchen and the bathroom may The study dayroom is designed as a social meeting place. Due to state and the Residence Life Office at .. A be locked so that the individuals living University regulations, alcohol is not request will be made to maintenance to in the adjoining room cannot enter permitted in the dayroom, and open come to Skyway as soon as possible. their suitemates’ room. alcohol containers are not permitted in Please remember that the cleaning of the 4. Individuals living in the Skyway Suites the hallway. campus will be the number one priority. will be housed with other individuals Summer Housing over the age of . Mail Boxes In general, summer housing at 5. Residents have the option to cook their Mailboxes are available at the Skyway will not be available. Residents own meals or buy into one of the University Mailroom in the Campus Center. These mailboxes are free of wishing to stay in University-owned University’s meal plans. charge. To receive a mailbox, please go housing will need to move into 6. Laundry facilities and a large meeting to the mailroom and request one. If you Emerson Hall. room/TV lounge are on the premises. decide to get a mailbox on campus your Trash Removal All of the University policies and mailing address will be: Residents are required to throw their procedures apply for the residents of Name trash in the dumpster located outside of Skyway. Living at Skyway is a privilege. Room # Skyway Skyway. Trash left in the building may Residents who are found to be in viola- Main Street be subject to a $ removal charge. tion will be required to move back on Presque Isle ME campus. Housing in Emerson Hall is Vending not guaranteed if you are moved back to Meal Plans Due to the small size of the Skyway campus. Individuals living at Skyway may population, the local vendor has decided sign up for the meal plans offered to not to place vending machines in the Building Security Residence Hall students, if they wish. Skyway Suites. Due to the location of the Skyway All you have to do is indicate a meal
University of Maine at PRESQUE ISLE $ North of Ordinary Page 19 Weapons Name Definitions of Weapons & Ammunition Family Housing House # Northern Road A WEAPON is defined as: An instru- Supplement Main Street ment of offensive or defensive combat or The family units are located on Presque Isle ME something to fight with, and is generally Northern Road about . miles from Meal Plans any device capable of projecting a ball, campus. Family houses are available at a Individuals living at Family Housing pellet, arrow, bullet, missile, shell or cost slightly higher than the normal may sign up for the meal plans offered other material. This shall include, but room rates, but the families will get a to Residence Hall students, if they wish. not limited to firearms, bows, arrows, two-bedroom house with a garage. The All you have to do is indicate a meal swords, rockets, sling shots, air guns and rent includes heating, electricity, water, plan choice on your housing contract. martial arts devices. sewage, and trash removal. Cable service In many cases, Family Housing resi- AMMUNITION is defined as: Any is not provided and must be contracted dents usually buy the commuter plan. material capable of being projected by a through Time- Warner Cable of Maine. The commuter plan consists of a - weapon and makes the weapon opera- Phone Service must be contracted meal swipe card. The price is $ (price tional. through Verizon. The family houses are unfurnished. is subject to change without notice). This The firearm(s) must be registered by the swipe card works best for individuals owner and stored in the basement of the All of the rules, regulations, and who eat breakfast and dinner at their policies used on campus apply to the Emerson Hall Annex. residence, and do not want to drive to family houses. Individuals found in vio- Any person who stores a firearm with Northern Road to eat lunch. the Office of Security and Safety will be lation of University policy are subject to required to sign a copy of this Firearms University Conduct Code Action. Snow Removal The city of Presque Isle is responsi- Storage Policy which will be kept on file Family housing is available to married couples or single parents with children. ble for the removal of snow on their at the Office of Security and Safety Due to the size of the units, families of driveways and their sidewalk. Maine located in Emerson Hall Annex. four or less are recommended. School Administration District # will The University of Maine at Presque help with plowing the driveways when Isle, its offices, departments, and person- The University will be responsible possible, but this service should not be nel for mowing the grass around the houses expected. If you have any questions, will not be held responsible for loss or in the summer, and for the maintenance please contact the Residence Life Office of the houses throughout the year. damage incurred during the storage at .. period. Maintenance concerns should be called Limit# of two firearms per person. into the Physical Plant Office at Trash Removal Residents are required to throw their All firearms must be signed in and out . during business hours or . trash in the dumpster located outside of by the owner only. after hours. Adapters for wash- ers and dryers will be made available to Skyway. Trash left in the building may If the owner is intoxicated or disturbed the residents upon request. be subject to a $ removal charge. # in any way, he/she will not be allowed to sign out the firearm. Mail Boxes Check-in and checkout times for weapon Mailboxes are available at the storage are as follows: a.m. - p.m. University Mailroom in the Campus daily as university staff is available. Center. These mailboxes are free of Implementation Responsibility: charge. To receive a mailbox, please go Coordinator of Security & Safety to the mailroom and request one. If you decide to get a mailbox on campus, your A weapon storage unit is provided at mailing address will be: Skyway. Please contact the Skyway Manager if you need to store a weapon.
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University of Maine at PRESQUE ISLE $ North of Ordinary University Anti-Discrimination $ Affirmative Action $ Equal Employment Opportunity Statement In complying with the letter and spirit of appli- other areas of the University. The University at PRESQUE ISLE, Main Street, Presque Isle, cable laws and pursuing its goals of diversity, provides reasonable accommodations to quali- ME -, phone number: .. the University of Maine at PRESQUE ISLE shall fied individuals with disabilities upon request. Inquiries about discrimination may also be not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, Questions and complaints about discrimination referred to the Maine Human Rights religion, sex, sexual orientation, including trans- in any area of the University should be directed Commission, U.S. Equal Employment gender status or gender expression, national ori- to the Director of Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Commission, Office of Civil gin or citizenship status, age, disability, or veter- Employment Opportunity, currently Bonnie Rights of the U.S. Department of Education, or ans status in employment, education and all DeVaney, South Hall, University of Maine other appropriate federal or state agencies. # Important Telephone Numbers If you are on campus you must dial prior to calling off-campus numbers. All on-campus numbers begin with -xxx. Police, Fire, Ambulance - - - 8-911 Presque Isle Hospital - - - 8-768-4000 University of Maine at PRESQUE ISLE Main Number - - - . Academic Affairs ------. Mail Room ------. Area Coordinator - - - - - . . Maintenance business hours ------. Business Office ------. Maintenance non-business hours - - - - -. Career Planning & Placement ------. Merriman Hall Lobby ------. Counseling Center ------. Park Hall Lobby ------. Dining Hall ------. Registrar’s Office ------. Emerson Hall Lobby ------. Residence Life Director ------. Financial Aid ------. Residence Life Office ------. Health Services ------. Safety & Security Office ------. Library ------. Student Services Office ------.
Resources such as the University’s Code of Conduct and the Student Handbook # may be found at www.umpi.maine.edu EnrollMgmt/ResHallGuide/