Bearnecessities Guide to Living on Campus at UC Berkeley
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BEARnecessities Guide to Living on Campus at UC Berkeley 2006 – 07 EMERGENCY AND RESOURCE NUMBERS For Emergencies and Crimes Which Have Just Occurred When the suspect is still nearby, or has just left dial 9-1-1 from any campus phone or (510) 642-3333 from a mobile phone or when an immediate response is needed. Non-Emergency Situations, “Old” Crimes and Business Calls . .642-6760 BEARWalk Service and Night Shuttle Service Information . .642-WALK University Police Lost and Found . .642-4936 Alta Bates Hospital . .(510) 204-1303 City of Berkeley Police Department . .(510) 981-5900 University Health Services . .642-2000 Advice Nurse . .643-7197 Health Promotion . .642-7202 Sexual Assault Counseling . .642-6074 Sexual Harassment, Title IX Officer . .643-7985 Campus Emergency Information Line . .642-4335 Campus Fire Safety Information . .642-5995 Housing Assignments Office . .642-4108 Office of Student Development . .642-3213 Welcome Week Information . .642-4970 Residential Computing . .642-HELP Student Judicial Affairs Office . .643-9069 Gender & Equity Resource Center . .642-4786 Ombudsperson for Students . .642-5754 Undergraduate Admissions . .642-3175 Financial Aid Office . .642-6442 Libraries . .642-6657 Recreational Sports Facility . .643-8038 Residence Telephone Services . .643-7000 Parking & Transportation . .643-7701 Campus Recycling and Refuse Services . .643-4612 TABLEOF CONTENTS Emergency & Resource Phone Directory . .Inside Cover Nondiscrimination Policy Statement . .2 Respect & Civility Statement . .2 Welcome . .3 Office of Student Development . .5 Residential Facilities and Services . .9 Cal Dining . .18 Residential Conduct Code . .20 Community Standards . .30 Understanding the Residential Conduct System . .34 Berkeley Campus Code of Student Conduct . .39 Health and Safety . .44 Apartment Living . .51 Directory . .60 Academic Dates at a Glance . .68 Disclaimer Although care is taken to ensure the accuracy of all information, there may be unintended errors, changes or deletions without notification. Users of this booklet communicate, contract, and do business with individuals, companies or firms at their own risk. The Regents, officers, agents, and employees of the University of California, Berkeley, shall not be liable for any errors or omissions made in the compilation or printing of this booklet or its enclosures. Services described in this “BEAR NECESSITIES” are subject to change. UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, BERKELEY Residential & Student Service Programs • Office of Student Development 1 Nondiscrimination Policy Statement for University of California Publications regarding student-related matters. The University of California, in accordance with applicable federal and state law and University policy, prohibits discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, physical or mental disability, medical condition (cancer-related or genetic characteristics), ancestry, marital status, age, sexual orientation, citizenship, or status as a covered veteran (special disabled veteran, Vietnam-era veteran or any other veteran who served on active duty during a war or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized). This nondiscrimination policy covers admission, access, and treatment in University programs and activities. For concerns of dircrimination or For concerns regarding harassment based on sex, race, age, or disability and access, other inquiries please contact: please contact: Nancy Chu, Director Derek Coates Campus Climate and Compliance Office Disability Complaint and Title IX Officer Resolution Officer (510) 643–7985 (510) 642–2795 Please direct other inquiries to: Equity, Standards and Compliance Office 200 California Hall, #1500 • (510) 642–2795 Respect and Civility The University of California, Berkeley, is a public institution of higher education committed to excellence in teaching, research, and public service. Our student body represents the diversity of our state, and will provide its future leaders. Together, the students, faculty, and staff form our campus com- munity, which reflects a variety of backgrounds and cultures. The quality of life on and about the campus is best served by courteous and dignified interaction between all individuals, regardless of gender, ethnic or religious background, sexual orientation, or disability. Therefore, the administration of this University publicly declares its expectation that all members of the campus community will work to develop and maintain a high degree of respect and civility for the wealth of diversity in which we are all fortunate to live and work together. This civility and respect for diversity ought to flourish in an atmosphere of academic freedom that is considerate and tolerant of the ideas of others. The administration of this University expects you to consult the student conduct code for specific regulations regarding respect and civility. —Office of the Chancellor UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, BERKELEY Residential and Student Services Programs Office of Office of Student Development 2 Welcome to Cal! On behalf of the Division of Student Affairs and Residential and Student Service Programs (RSSP), welcome to your new residential community and into the Cal family. If you’re a continuing student, welcome back to Cal Housing! We’re glad to have you back for another year and thank you for choosing to live with us again. On-campus living is an integral part of your educational experi- ence at Cal and we believe that living in our residential communi- ty will turn out to be one of the most rewarding and memorable things you do here. As a resident in university housing, you will have opportunities to develop your own new community of peers and friends; participate in RSSP programs and services which enhance your classroom education and focus on personal growth and learning aspects of college life; and have lots of fun (in between studying!). Please take a moment to read through Bear Necessities to learn how you can make use of all the opportunities available to you as a resident of Cal Housing. Again, welcome to Berkeley. We wish you the best of success in the coming year. Genaro M. Padilla Harry Le Grande Vice Chancellor Associate Vice Chancellor Student Affairs Residential and Student Service Programs http://students.berkeley.edu/uga/ http://www.housing.berkeley.edu/ 3 Congratulations! Welcome to the University of California, Berkeley, where countless opportunities await you! On behalf of the Office of Student Development, I am delighted that you have chosen to make this residen- tial community your home for the 2006 – 2007 school year. I am committed to ensuring your smooth transition into the University community. The Office of Student Development proudly offers a comple- mentary set of programs and services: CAL Student Orientation; Welcome Week programs; clean and safe residential facilities; first-rate academic and computing support services; state-of-the-art dining experi- ences; and highly motivated staff and student leaders to assist you in your academic and personal success. Our work is a reflection of our values: • Academic Success • Community Development • Transitional Support • Service and Leadership to a Diverse Student Body BEAR NECESSITIES is a blueprint for you to use to familiarize yourself with the programs and services provided by RSSP. In addition, you are expected to become familiar with the standards of both community living and the Berkeley Code of Conduct as described in this guide. The resi- dential experience provides many opportunities for growth, especially if you positively immerse yourself within your community. Best wishes to you for a successful year. If you have questions about the information provided, please contact the Office of Student Development at (510) 642-3213. Jerlena D. Griffin-Desta Executive Director Office of Student Development http://www.housing.berkeley.edu 4 OFFICE OF STUDENT DEVELOPMENT The Office of Student Development is committed to creating positive residential communities through excellence in academic integration and personal development opportunities for students. There is a number of staff charged with this mission in your residential area. Resident Directors (RDs) are full-time, live-in professional staff members with extensive experience working with students in a university setting. They are responsible for coordinating the residential community in a unit and serve as valuable resources during your time residing in University housing. Academic Program Coordinators (APCs) are full-time professional staff committed to implementing academic and career related services for residence hall students. The Academic Centers, under the supervision of APCs, provide tutoring, computing facilities, advising, faculty programs, and courses. Resident Assistants (RAs) and Theme Program Advisors (TPAs) are students who have a significant amount of knowledge and experience with student concerns and campus resources. They receive many hours of training and are available to help you with a question or a problem. One of their major roles is to create and maintain a community that promotes academic, personal, and social growth. Security Coordinators (SCs) are students who live in your residential community and are responsible for promoting safety in the residential environment. Their responsibilities include supervising the Security Monitor program and facilitating educational programs with a focus on safety and security. Program Assistants