BSC Owner’s Manual Contact Information 2014 – 2015 BSC Central Office Welcome Co-opers!...... 4 2424 Ridge Road, Berkeley, CA 94709 510.848.1936 Fax: 510.848.2114 Moving In...... 4 Hours: Monday - Friday, 10 - 5 History of the Cooperative Movement...... 8 www.bsc.coop The Rochdale Principles...... 9 History of the BSC...... 12 Policies...... 13 Rights, Responsibilities & Rules ...... 14 Board of Directors: Cabinet Habitability Inspections ...... 15 Spencer Hitchcock Zury Cendejas Dash Stander President VP of External Affairs Member-at-Large Building a Healthy Community...... 17 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Emergencies...... 19 Central Level Governance...... 21 David Lira Mohana Kute Evan Bell Executive Positions & Committees ...... 23 VP of Capital & Finance VP of Internal Affairs Member-at-Large Central Services...... 24 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Member Resources...... 28 Natalia Reyes Central Level Jobs...... 29 VP of Experience & Training House Structure...... 30 [email protected] The Alumni Association...... 33

Staff Our Co-ops Kim Benson Monique Guerrero Sue Koller African-American Theme House...... 34 Executive Director Member Resources Supervisor Central Food & Supplies Andres Castro Arms...... 35 [email protected] [email protected] Supervisor Casa Zimbabwe...... 36 [email protected] Marie Lucero Steve Catano Cloyne Court ...... 37 Operations Manager Finance & Accounting Mgr Dan Holm The Convent...... 38 [email protected] [email protected] Maintenance Supervisor Davis House...... 39 [email protected] Euclid Hall...... 40 Betsy Putnam Pat Jang Fenwick Weaver’s Village...... 41 Housing Supervisor Bookkeeping Supervisor Graham Stanley [email protected] [email protected] Cloyne Court Facilities Mgr Hillegass-Parker House...... 42 [email protected] Hoyt Hall...... 43 Kyle Eggleston Michelle Dayrit Kidd Hall...... 44 Asst. Housing Supervisor Accounts Receivable Bookkeeper Rochdale/Fenwick Facilities Mgr Kingman Hall...... 45 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Lothlorien...... 46 Michelle Pesce Mandy Shapiro Madeleine Loh Northside Apartments...... 47 Operations Assistant Accounts Payable Bookkeeper Development Director Oscar Wilde House...... 48 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Ridge House...... 49 Rochdale Apartments...... 50 Sherman Hall...... 51 Stebbins Hall...... 52 BSC Sites & Contact Info Wolf House...... 53 BSC Website Co-op Jobs BSC Alumni Association www.bsc.coop hicom.bsc.coop bscaa.org Calendar...... 54 Board of Directors Workshift Website BSC Facebook Page Notes ...... 82 board.bsc.coop workshift.bsc.coop facebook.bsc.coop Crisis Hotlines & Health Info...... 92 Important Dates...... 94 BSC Policies Sustainability Twitter BSC Map...... 95 policy.bsc.coop sustainability.bsc.coop @BSCAnnounce Welcome Co-opers! Congratulations on becoming a member of the Berkeley Student Cooperative! The BSC is an incredible community with a plethora of opportunities and resources that will truly enrich your college experience. What is it all about? If you are solely here because the co-ops are an inexpensive place to live, you have some surprises in store for you. We are a student run organization. With that comes freedom, but more importantly, responsibilities. Because there is no cafeteria staff or parent preparing food for us, we must plan, order, and cook our own food. Be- cause there is no absentee landlord, we must take on the responsibility of maintain- ing our houses. Long, long ago, a co-oper in a distant land put it well when she said: The person that expects to escape from the rules and responsibilities by moving into a co-op is disillusioned. For in the co-op each individual finds s/he is expected to not only look after himself, but to consider the rights of fellow members... We have re- sponsibilities to other members and privileges which are in themselves responsibilities. Co-ops require responsibility, hard work, tolerance, communication, and caring. Equal and conscientious participation of each member is the foundation of the co- ops. Like an ecosystem, we are all interdependent. It’s important to respect, care, AFRO HOUSE and consider your housemates and how they are helping you by doing the dishes and scrubbing the toilets; and reciprocate by doing your part.

Once you have bid into a room (except in summer), you have ‘squatters’ rights, Moving In which means you can’t lose your room to someone with higher points. Squatters of What to Bring doubles, triples, or quads can ‘pull in’ any roommate they wish. Room bids can be Your new room will have a bed, desk, chair, and dresser for your clothing. You’ll a bit hectic, but if you relax and remember that you’re all housemates (rather than likely have a communal bathroom, so a shower basket and flip-flops may be use- competitors), the process should work out. ful. In the houses, there is shared fridge space for special food items you can’t go without. Other amenities vary by house; many have hot tubs, TVs, etc. See the house Your New Home descriptions for details. Dishes and other kitchen utensils are only available if you The best thing about living in the co-ops is being instantly part of a community. live in a house, so if you move into one of the co-op apartments, you will need to Have fun getting to know your housemates, your house traditions and history. Talk bring your own dishes and cooking gear. No matter where you live, you’re going to things over with your roommate(s). Share your needs and boundaries. Explore! The want to bring your own bedding (pillows, sheets, blankets, etc). communities within the co-ops constitute a diversity of diversities, and you will likely expand your world. While there are many benefits to living in a cooperative com- Rooms and Roommates munity there will also be challenges. Working through challenges is part of the value In the houses, for your first week or so you’ll reside in a temporary room, until of membership. There is much to experience and learn through resolving conflicts. room bids are held. Spend your first days meeting people, considering potential There are also many resources for you to turn to: roommates, and learning about your new co-op. Choose your roommates wisely: ask people about their personal habits, bedtimes, etc. to determine compatibility. At Your Co-op: At the Central Level: In the Community: Ask when there will be a tour of available rooms at your house. It is helpful to take House Manager Member Resources Supervisor seedscrc.org notes. Talk to old members – they’ve been through the process and can be great House President Member Advocate cnvc.org resources. Rooms are assigned in a bidding process based on seniority; the longer Health Worker you live in the co-ops, the more likely you are to get what you want. Specifically, members living in co-ops accumulate one seniority point each semester, and three quarters of a point in the summer.

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As a member of a co-op, you can shape your space into what you want it to be. Your house or apartment stays running through democratic self-governance, and there are a lot of ways for you to get involved with its operation. You can run for a management position, or be your house’s representative on the BSC’s Board of Directors. Remember, it is your house just as much as any other member’s, manager or otherwise. If you don’t like something, work with your house members to change it. Make your house welcoming and inclusive to all, including yourself! Workshift Every co-op has its own method of doing workshifts. In most houses, during the first and last weeks of a semester when schedules are uncertain, each member must sign up for temporary jobs that work with their schedule. So as soon as you move in look for the sign-up sheet and choose your temporary workshift. You don’t want to If you’re an fall behind and start racking up fines. If you live in a house, you are required to do 5 apartment hours a week of workshift. There are shifts such as intensive kitchen cleans that re- quire multiple people, so you might have partners when you complete a shift. Some dweller, you too houses require every member to do one intensive kitchen clean or bathroom clean can board at each semester in addition to weekly workshift, while others have everyone stick to the houses! their assigned shift for the entire semester. In the first week, you’ll fill out a workshift preference form online, which the man­ ager will use to figure out assignments. There are many different types of work and many different times to work. Workshift managers do their best to give each co-oper a workshift that fits their abilities and preferences. Members who have a document- Good Eats at Our Room & Board Houses There’s a reason many say co-opers think with their stomachs. All co-op room & ed disability can request priority with assignments and can have their requirement board houses have a fully stocked kitchen! Dinners are cooked by house members reduced to 3 hours instead of 5. If you have specific requirements regarding work- and are eaten together most nights. You’ll also have opportunities every day to shift accommodations, be sure to speak with your workshift manager about your collaborate with your housemates to make some totally fabulous breakfasts and needs. You can also contact the Member Resources Supervisor if you’d like some lunches. Every room & board house has a kitchen manager who orders food, plans help with this. If for some reason you are unable to do your assigned workshift you meals, and supervises food preparation and service, all of which is performed by can sign out of the shift in advance so someone else can do it instead. However, if members who live in the house! you simply don’t show up for a shift (known as “blowing” a workshift), you’ll be fined double hours. You can then make up those hours later. Workshift Managers can be Early on the kitchen manager will circulate food preference surveys, which is your accommodating, as long as you communicate with them ahead of time. So be sure chance to disclose food allergies, affinity for Grape Nuts, bread preferences, or your to read the policies at your co-op and ask questions to avoid confusion and fines. stance on meat and dairy. If you happen to desire some particular food item not currently in your kitchen, add it to the food request sheet. Clearly label any personal If you get behind on your workshift obligation and owe 10 or more hours, you will food you might have. If you’re an apartment dweller, you can board at the houses, need to have a meeting with the house management team to discuss this problem and it’s pretty cheap – just talk to the kitchen manager at a nearby co-op house and to make a plan to avoid termination. that has the best culinary reputation. If at any time you owe 15 hours of workshift, you will receive notice of potential membership termination. You will be placed on a contract requiring you to reduce your owed hours to 10 hours or less within one week, and you will not earn a seniority point for that term. If at any time you owe more than 15 hours again your contract will be terminated. In the apartments, workshift is different because living spaces are not communal. Apartment residents clean their own apartments individually so the workshift re­ quirement is less. Typically, the apartments have their residents complete 8 hours each semester, doing work around the property such as gardening, garbage detail, and cleaning certain areas outside of the buildings.

6 7 History of the The Rochdale Principles Cooperative Movement What is a Co-op? 1) Voluntary & Open Membership. A cooperative is an autonomous association of persons united voluntarily to meet All people able to use the services and willing to accept the responsibilities of a their common economic, social, and cultural needs and aspirations through jointly co-op may be members. Co-ops are places free of gender, social, racial, political or owned and democratically-controlled enterprise. Cooperatives are based on the religious discrimination. values of self-help, self-responsibility, democracy, equality, equity, and solidarity. In the tradition of their founders, cooperative members believe in the ethical values of 2) Democratic Member Control. Co-op members are all active participants in the decision-making of the cooperative. honesty, openness, social responsibility, and caring for others. In primary cooperatives, each member has one vote. Some larger cooperatives (like The Cooperative Movement us!) have a representative democracy in which elected representatives are account- The cooperative movement began in Europe in the 18th century when the Indus- able to their membership. trial Revolution threatened the livelihood of many farmers and other workers. It is believed that the first consumer co-op, known as the Fenwick Weavers’ Society, was 3) Member Economic Participation. formed by a group of artisans and weavers in Scotland in 1769. These weavers began Members contribute equally to, and democratically control, the capital of their coop- buying food in bulk and made it available to its members for purchase at a discount. erative. At least part of the capital is usually the common property of the coopera- The cooperative movement continued to grow in reaction to the desperate condi- tive. Managers usually receive limited compensation, if any, on capital subscribed as tions of England’s Industrial Revolution. As people moved from farms to the growing a condition of membership. Members allocate surplus for any or all of the following cities, sharing food costs became critical. purposes: developing the cooperative, setting up reserves, and supporting activities approved by the membership. In 1844, the Rochdale Society of Equitable Pioneers was formed in England. This group banded together to open their own store selling food items they could not 4) Autonomy & Independence. otherwise afford. They designed the now-famous Rochdale Principles, keeping in Cooperatives are autonomous organizations controlled by their members. If they mind lessons from earlier failed attempts at establishing co-ops. The Rochdale Princi- enter into agreements with other organizations, including governments, or raise ples outline the ideals of cooperative membership, and still, after 167 years, serve as capital from external sources, they do so on terms that ensure democratic control by the basis for most cooperatives: open membership, democratic control, dividend on their members. purchase, limited interest on capital, political and religious neutrality, cash trading, and promotion of education. Today, the BSC and most other cooperative groups 5) Education, Training & Information. use the 1997 revised versions of those principles as the guidelines by which we put Cooperatives provide education and training for our values in to practice. their members, elected representatives, managers, and employees so that everyone can contribute NASCO effectively to their development. They promote co- BSC membership is tied to a larger cooperative community: the North American operation by educating the general public, focusing Students of Cooperation (NASCO). NASCO is an association of student co-ops from all on children and community leaders. around the continent. It links group equity cooperatives and works for the improve- ment of operations through mutual aid and support. NASCO provides opportunities 6) Cooperation Among Cooperatives. for co-ops to learn from each other, in addition to providing direct services such as Cooperatives work together to strengthen the co- on-site workshops, organizational and financial consulting, and co-op development. operative movement. This climate of mutual aid is Visit nasco.coop for details. reinforced and solidified by local, regional, national, Each year, NASCO hosts a co-op wide conference, or “Institute,” in Ann Arbor, and international organizations. Michigan. Hundreds of co-opers gather to share their experiences and to participate in workshops. NASCO workshops span the co-op spectrum, from house finances, 7) Concern for Community. facilitation, and mental health in the co-ops, to fixing your own bike, community Cooperatives work for the sustainable development organizing, and starting your own co-op. The BSC sends a contingent each fall—we of their communities through policies approved by offer scholarships to new and old members. So if you’re interested, be sure to apply! their members.

8 9 Timeline of the Berkeley Student Cooperative

1933 Co-op founded by 14 students

1934 First Barrington Hall opens; UCSCA incorporated

1935 Second Barrington Hall opens

1936 Sheridan opens; Stebbins opens as first all-women’s co-op

1939 Central Kitchen created Sherman Hall opens. UCSCA looks after Japanese American Club House during 1943 internment & opens Lexington Hall 1944 Stebbins Hall fire

1945 Ridge House opens

1946 Cloyne Court opens Stebbins Hall UCSCA renamed USCA; Lexington Hall returned to 1948 Japanese American Club

1950 Barrington Hall opens to veterans Timeline of the Berkeley Student Cooperative

1953 Hoyt Hall opens 1983 Clark Kerr speaks at 50th anniversary

1954 USCA Board signs loyalty oath under member pressure 1985 Solar water heaters installed in 10 co-ops

1956 Great Panty Raid, Cloyne v. Beta Theta Phi rivalry begins 1987 Ridge Project successfully changes its name to Casa Zimbabwe

1958 Eleanor Roosevelt speaks at 25th anniversary of the USCA 1989 Barrington Hall closes by member referendum

1960 Kidd Hall opens 1992 Convent opens as Cal grad/re-entry student housing

1964 Barringtonians steal bell from Stanford’s Bell Towers 1996 USCA Alumni Association is incorporated 1965 Northside Co-op opens 1997 African American Theme House opens 1966 Ridge Project opens as nation's first co-ed student housing 1998 USCA switches to 90% organic and local produce 1968 Euclid purchased from the Japanese American Club 1999 Wilde House opens as nation s first LGBTQ student housing 1969 Davis House opens 2004 Seismic retrofit of Stebbins Hall 1970 Cloyne property is sold to UC and leased back to USCA 2005 Le Chateau reopens as HiP House 1971 Andres Castro Arms and Rochdale Village open 2007 USCA changes its name to BSC; Seismic retrofit of CZ 1974 Wolf House opens 2008 BSC energy audit; Seismic retrofit of Northside Apartments 1975 Lothlorien acquired from One World Family 2009 Seismic retrofit of Cloyne Court, Euclid Hall & Lothlorien Oxford Hall closes due to seismic concerns; 1977 Kingman Hall & Le Chateau open 2010 Seismic retrofit of Kingman Hall

1980 Co-ops begin home cooking program 2012 Seismic retrofit of Sherman Hall

1981 Fenwick Weavers’ Village opens 2013 BSC celebrates its 80th anniversary; Seismic retrofit of Lothlorien

2014 Seismic retrofit of Ridge Hall; Cloyne reopens as substance-free academic theme house

10 11 Historyof the BSC Policies Founding Decade of the BSC The Board of Directors of the BSC has developed several policies which serve For 80 years the Berkeley Student Cooperative to govern and protect the safety and sustainability of the organization. Policies of (BSC) has maintained its mission of providing afford- particular importance for all members to be familiar with are those on sexual harass- able low cost housing to its expanding and diverse ment, alcohol, substance abuse, pets, parties, anti-discrimination, and guests. Please student membership. From the Great Depression After almost a century the take a look at these policies, which are both categorized and downloadable in full on through World War II and the Civil Rights movement, BSC remains committed our website: www.bsc.com. and to present, the BSC has continued to successfully adapt to the changing times to serve the needs of its to providing low-cost Your Contract community. Your contract is a legally binding agreement, so you should read it closely. Keep housing, relieving the a copy for your records. If you need another copy, contact [email protected]. The During the height of the Great Depression, four- burden of the high cost lifespan of your contract will vary: a contract signed in the Fall will last through both teen of our fellow Berkeley students initiated the the fall and spring semesters, unless you cancel the spring portion of your contract movement of the first student cooperative. In Febru- of education as well as before October 15th, 2014 (after that date there are cancellation charges). A spring ary 1933 our founding members, inspired by their contract will expire at the end of the term; you can sign another contract for sum- resourceful counterparts in Industrial Revolution-era providing a safe and open mer and/or fall if you want to stay. England and under the guidance of former YMCA Director Harry Kingman, moved into a local board- community for students. To cancel your contract without penalty, you must send written notification to CO ing house and formed the University of California by the October 15th deadline. If you cancel after the deadline specified in your con- Students’ Cooperative Association (UCSCA). The tract, you will be responsible for paying the remainder of your rent, on a prorated following summer they launched a massive campaign basis until a replacement is found, as well as a $150.00 cancellation fee. Health prob- (which drew more members than they could house!) and raised enough capital lems or other unforeseen emergency circumstances may allow for the possibility of through manual labor to keep their co-op alive. In the summer of 1933 the UCSCA cancellation without penalty. took its first real step as a nonprofit organization by leasing the original Barrington Hall to 48 students. A new, second Barrington Hall housing 200 men opened later in Payments 1935. The first fall payment was made when you signed your contract. The remaining fall payments will be due on September 17th and October 15th, 2014. For spring, Stronger than Ever payments will be due on December 3rd, 2014, February 4th, and March 4th 2015. A In 2013, the BSC proudly celebrated its 80th anniversary, having provided over $20 fee is charged for each delinquent payment, with an additional $40 late charge 80,000 students with affordable housing, employment, leadership opportunities, two weeks of the due date without full payment. If you don’t respond soon after and a community of support. Today, the student cooperative is at the height of its the $40 late charge notice, you might get served with a 15 day termination notice membership with almost 1,300 members, 17 houses, and 3 apartment buildings. (you can guess what happens when you don’t respond promptly to that one). If you know you won’t have the full amounts by the dues dates, don’t fret! You can After almost a century the BSC remains committed to providing low-cost housing, avoid the late fees and eviction threat by making a payment arrangement with the relieving the burden of the high cost of education as well as providing a safe and Central Office bookkeepers. All you have to do is talk to the bookkeepers BEFORE open community for students in the Bay Area. Whatever direction the future of our the payment date. Email [email protected] for more information. organization takes, it will continue to be determined as it has throughout the co-op’s history—by the student members. Eligibility To live in the co-op during the fall and spring semesters a member must be a full- Other Cooperatives time student working toward a recognized academic goal. Your student status will be Many student cooperatives have emerged all over the globe. The BSC is the largest verified. Cloyne, Convent, Rochdale, and Fenwick are open to UC Berkeley students student cooperative in North America. Other major student cooperatives include only. Hillegass-Parker House and Convent are for graduate or re-entry students only. the Inter-Cooperative Council at the University of Michigan (ICC), College Houses of Continuing members are permitted a “grace semester”: you can stay for a semester, Austin Texas, and the Domes in Davis, California. There are also a number of com- even if you aren’t in school, if that semester falls between two semesters of academ- munity housing cooperatives, consumer, and worker co-ops in the Bay Area as well, ic eligibility or spring grace after graduating in the fall. If you’re taking a semester off, such as Nabolom and Arizmendi Bakeries, the Cheeseboard, and the Missing Link contact the housing department ([email protected]) for specific rules. Bicycle Co-op.

12 13 Rights & Responsibilities Habitability Inspections In the fall of 2014, the BSC will implement the final phase of our new habitability It is Your Right to... It is Your Responsibility to... policy. Each contract period, each co-op house will have 3 inspections: 1. Be secure in your home 1. Lock doors and windows - 1st Inspection - announced inspection during week 3 or 4 2. View financial records 2. Pay your rent on time - 2nd & 3rd Inspections - random, unannounced inspections 3. Vote and voice your opinions 3. Attend & participate in house meetings - Reinspections for failed (D, F) inspections 4. Have a comfortable environment 4. Contribute your workshift hours that meets habitability guidelines faithfully A grade of A, B, C, D, or F will be assigned to each item on the inspection form. The 5. Improve and change your house 5. Be respectful & open to others’ ideas house will then receive an overall inspection grade based on the individual items. An 6. Individual privacy 6. Respect the space & privacy of others overall grade of A, B, or C is passing and will not be followed up on by a re-inspection. 7. Elect and evaluate the managers 7. Communicate your needs and An overall grade of D or F will require re-inspection and individual members who run your house concerns to managers of the house will be fined the monetary equivalent of 2 workshift hours per failed inspection. Members can work off fines by speaking to your workshift man- ager and being assigned paid workshift hours. Items not corrected by re-inspection Rules will be remedied by on-call workers at the house’s expense. The following are rules as stipulated by your contract. These rules are in place to protect all members and the viability of the BSC as a whole. If you don’t follow all of A = Area overall clean, tidy, and organized. No changes or additional action needed these rules, you can be held in breach of contract and your membership terminated. because you’re already rockin’ it. Ex. No obstructions in any hallway, stairway, or Thus, it is important to abide by them and know them well. fire escape. Well organized recycling/free pile/storage areas. Fridges clean, all food properly stored, no food safety or cleanliness issues. A) Non-transferability (subletting). Your contract is NON-TRANSFERABLE and may not be sold, transferred, or assigned in whole or in part. B = Overall OK, could make aesthetic improvements. Ex. Somewhat disorganized B) Guests. For each contract period, the BSC Guest Policy allows members to host a recycling/free pile/storage areas. Some trash/leaves around perimeter of house. guest for up to 7 days (consecutive or non-consecutive) with roommate’s permis- Cleaning issues which do not present health/safety issues. sion, and up to an additional 7 days with house council approval. Members allow- C = Passing grade. General cleanliness issues. Improvements should be made by ing guest(s) to stay beyond these time limits are in breach of contract. next round inspections, but no immediate follow-up inspection necessary. Failure to C) Pets. Dogs, cats, and other warm-blooded animals are prohibited. Violation of address a C by the next round may lead to lower grades over time. Ex. Dirty shower this provision will require immediate removal of the pet, and may result in mem- grout. Severely disorganized Free Pile. Pots stored in sinks. Significant debris under bership termination and eviction. food prep surfaces/appliances. Uncovered food storage in fridge or pantry. Multiple D) Peace and Quiet. You’re not allowed to make any excess noise or create any open bags in pantry. Uncovered trash/compost. Vegetation or cleanliness issues that nuisance such as will disturb the peace and quiet of other members or neighbors. if not corrected could lead to rodent issues. E) Vacancies. If a vacancy occurs in a suite, room, hall, or apartment, the remain- D = Severe cleanliness violations. One-time maintenance issues that need ing member(s) agree(s) to accept a new occupant to fill the existing vacancy. to be corrected by the house or Central Maintenance. Ex. Mold on bathroom or Behavior that discriminates against a newly assigned occupant will be considered kitchen surfaces. Large holes in walls. Broken/torn furniture that should be repaired grounds for termination of your contract. or discarded. Upholstered furniture outside or on exterior balcony/roof. Excessive F) Use. BSC property has to be used exclusively for residential purposes, except a dump run piles. Vegetation growth or cleanliness issues providing rodent harborage. member may conduct a trade or business customarily carried on in or from the Food stored on the floor in the pantry or walk-in. Dishes and/or food left in common home, subject to any applicable city zoning ordinances or regulations. rooms/bathrooms. Refrigerator temp not in safe range. G) Dangerous Materials. The possession of firearms, volatile solutions, explosives, F = Conditions that should never be present in the house. Health & safety hazards. fireworks, or other dangerous materials is strictly prohibited on BSC property. Accessibility violations. Ex. Furniture, trash, bikes, dishes or items of any kind in H) Bicycles and Motorcycles. Motorbikes and motorcycles are not permitted in the the hallways, stairways, fire escapes, or blocking emergency exits. Flammable items halls. Bicycles may not be kept in hallways, entry ways, or other public areas that stored openly or under exit stairways. Items on restricted roof areas. Objects hung are not designated for bicycle storage. from or blocking fire sprinkler pipes/heads. Storage within 3ft. of boilers/heaters. I) Unlawful Activities. You cannot use BSC property or any part for the conduct of Sanitizer for pots/dishes empty. Broken window glass or other conditions that could unlawful activities. cause injury. J) Conduct. You must abide by the rules and regulations governing conduct in your In addition, the BSC’s Habitability Incentive Program rewards the small and large co-op house/apartment and maintain and promote fairness and cooperation es- houses that score the best overall as well as the house that is most improved. sential to congenial, comfortable, and studious living conditions. 14 Habitability The BSC Habitability Code exists to keep you safe, healthy, and happy. You can check it out at policy.bsc.coop. If you feel that your habitability needs aren’t being Building a Healthy Community met, talk to your house manager, maintenance manager, or, if that doesn’t work, We strive to provide our members with the tools necessary to create and maintain call Central Maintenance at 510.549.5965. The habitability code guarantees you a a healthy community. We focus on the objective of safe space so that members and safe place to live, compliant with cleanliness standards. But this requires everybody their guest feel comfortable in every aspect of their co-op lives. In accordance with to do their part to keep the house habitable. Members have to do all their workshift the 5th Rochdale Principle to provide education, training, and information for our hours; managers have to assign hours wisely; members have to hold managers and members, we sponsor several workshops throughout the year which focus on pro- other members accountable. moting health and safe space in our communities. These include anti-oppression, consent, drug & alcohol safety, first-aid and CPR, stress management, and various Transferring Houses health topics. Health workers in each co-op lead discussion groups, post health tips, People often live in several different BSC houses while they’re here. Houses and offer resources and provide first aid and safer sex supplies. people change; you might find a house that fits you better as you explore, make friends, and visit other co-ops for BSC events. Before the end of the semester, the Safe Space Housing Department will give you the option of remaining in your house for another What does “safe space” mean? A safe space ensures that you are free to express semester, cancelling your contract, or transferring to a different co-op. Empty spaces yourself openly, knowing that your community will be accepting and free of judg- in other houses are assigned by BSC-wide seniority based on the point system. The ment. It means that all are expected to acknowledge and respect physical and Housing Department will know how many empty spaces the house of your dreams personal boundaries. And it requires that you abide by our standards of anti-dis- has, and can give you an idea of your odds of getting in. You can also try to transfer crimination, positive consent, and non-violence. mid-semester for a fee of $25. Contact [email protected] for more information. Community Agreements Administrative Committee (AdCom) At the beginning of each term, members should expect to participate in draft- If you feel that you have a valid reason to seek exemption from a house or central ing a set of community agreements which will guide general expectations of house level policy (examples: contract cancellations without penalty, student status or respectfulness and mutual obligations beyond those laid out in policy or house financial difficulties, unfair house level decisions), you can take your case to the bylaws. The community agreements are just the first opportunity for you to shape Administrative Committee (AdCom), the BSC’s judicial branch. AdCom is made up the community you will be a part of, and you should feel empowered to contribute of elected reps from seven randomly selected co-ops each semester. The Member no matter how long your time in the co-ops will be! Advocate ([email protected]) can help you represent your case. AdCom decisions may be appealed to the Board, providing the appeal meets certain criteria. If you violate a BSC Conduct policy, the case will be heard by a separate committee of your peers, called the Conduct Committee (ConCom). Ridge House Conduct Committee (ConCom) This is the co-op assembly which adjudicates cases regarding individual policy vio- lations or grievances related to issues like sexual harassment, violence, discrimi- nation, and substance abuse. It consists of five BSC members, the Member Ad- vocate, and the Executive Director. This body can make determinations about consequences up to and including termination of contracts. If you are dealing with a formal complaint made against you the member advocate can help you present your defense to ConCom

16 17 Anti-Discrimination/Harassment The BSC is committed to fostering an environment for people of all identities to thrive and participate fully making the co-op community their own. From its Emergencies inception the BSC has been dedicated to providing housing free of racism and Urban Realities oppression in all forms. Our harassment policy prohibits: repeated stereotyped Living in an urban environment offers us exciting opportunities, places, and diverse comments, jokes, or depictions; hostility or offensive conduct towards a person communities. But it also can present risks. Use common sense to keep safe. or group on the basis of race, sex, appearance, national origin, disability, religion, political persuasion or sexual orientation, put downs, explicit personal derogatory Burglaries: Lock house doors and windows. The co-ops occasionally get burglar- comments, and physically threatening behavior, violence or assault. ized. Store your valuables in a safe spot. Be especially careful during winter break, summer, and at big parties. It’s true – laptops and other valuables can leave your Consent room in less time than it takes you to shower or grab a cup of coffee. Deadbolts are Physical and sexual activity require consent. Consent is defined as positive coop- much harder to get past than your standard lock on the door handle. The BSC rec- eration in act or attitude pursuant to an exercise of free will. Consenting individu- ommends that all members purchase renter’s insurance, as the organization is not als must act freely and voluntarily and have knowledge of the nature of the act or liable for stolen or damaged personal property. Be sure to alert your house manager transaction involved. It cannot be obtained by threat, coercion, or force. and house members if anything gets stolen so that you can raise awareness. • A current or previous relationship is not sufficient to constitute consent. At Night: When you go out at night, try not to go alone, and keep to lit, populated areas when possible. Don’t listen to headphones or talk on your cellphone; be aware • Consent may not be given by someone who is impaired or incapacitated. of your surroundings. If you find yourself alone at night, you can contact the Uni- • Consent may not be inferred from silence or passivity alone. versity’s free security service at 510.642.WALK or bearwalk.berkeley.edu. • Consent must be present throughout and can be revoked at any time. Earthquake! Before: Falling objects are the biggest danger. Place beds, desks, couches and Sexual Harassment chairs far from windows and mirrors. Secure loose objects (particularly bookshelves). You have a right to feel safe and not be subjected to sexual harassment in your There should be no heavy things above your head as you sleep. Keep a clear space co-op. You also have a responsibility to understand and follow the BSC sexual harass- under a bed or desk as a shelter. Know where to find the earthquake kit, first-aid ment policy. Violations can result in membership termination. equipment, and emergency water. What is sexual harassment? Some examples are: unwelcome or irrelevant per- During: Duck, cover, and hold. If you’re indoors, find shelter under a solid piece sonal questions texts, or gestures; unwanted attention; sexual comments or jokes; of furniture. Hold on to it; be prepared to move with it. The closer you can get to unwanted and non-consensual touching, tickling or massaging; blocking movement, a wall, the better your odds if the building collapses. Stay away from bookcases, or any other invasion of personal space; comments about a person’s body, sugges- cabinets, glass doors, windows, power lines, brick walls, trees, and chimneys. If tive or obscene, pictures, notes or emails; maligning or publicly humiliating after re- you’re outdoors, find the largest open space you can. If you are in a wheelchair, stay fusal of sexual advances; staring, following, or trying to coerce or convince someone in your chair and lock your wheels. Protect your head and neck with your arms. to date or have sexual contact. After:Earthquakes can last seconds or minutes. They may be followed by If you, or someone you know, is experiencing sexual harassment or violence, the aftershocks, which can be equally violent, so after the shaking stops exit to your following individuals and organizations can offer support, advocacy, and referrals. meeting site. Check the house for damage and fires and evacuate if necessary. Don’t touch live wires. Use telephone lines for emergency calls only—text messages are Gender Equity Resource Center Bay Area Women Against Rape more reliable. Damage reports and emergency information will be on the radio at 510.642.4786 510.845.7273 KNBR 680AM, KCBS 740AM, KGO 810AM, or WNZV 1610AM. geneq.berkeley.edu bawar.org Fire Safety UHS Social Services BSC Member Resources Supervisor BEFORE A FIRE: 510.642.6074 Monique Guerrero » uhs.berkeley.edu [email protected] » Always keep hallways, walkways, fire escapes, and building entrances and exits 510.848.1936 clear! If a hallway is dark and full of smoke, you don’t want to be tripping over Violence debris in the hallway. Seconds count in an emergency. The BSC prohibits members or their guests from intentionally damaging, defacing, »» Familiarize yourself with all fire exits near your bedroom and in your building. or destroying property; physically threatening behavior, violence, or assault. This »» Do not prop open fire doors (even your bedroom door). includes pushing, throwing objects, threatening, intimidating, physically injuring, stalking, or using weapons. 18 19 »» The BSC recommends that you refrain from burn- ing candles or incense in your room. If a fire results from you burning candles or incense, you can be Central Level Governance held financially responsible for the damage from Do not hang The Board of Directors (aka“Board”) is the central governing body of the the fire. NOTE: Smoking, candles, incense, and anything on the organization. All of the staff are legally employed by the Board, and the Board is the open flames are strictly prohibited at Cloyne only body that can approve policy, make large purchases, or make any significant Court. sprinkler pipes. changes to the direction of our organization. The most amazing part? Board is »» The BSC discourages the use of any appliance The sprinkler made up of 29 members... 27 of which are students elected from your co-ops! other than a personal iron, UL approved coffee That’s right: the person in your house or apartment who you may call “Board makers, a small microwave, and/or mini refrigera- pipes have water Member” or “Board Rep” is actually one of the 29 directors of this organization. tor in bedrooms. The use of any appliance that has in them. If a For their five hours a week of workshift, they oversee and manage the long- an open coil or creates heat or flame is strongly term direction of a $40 million dollar non-profit organization.In addition to the discouraged outside designated kitchen areas. sprinkler head 29 voting Board Members, Board includes a number of non-voting members: our »» Avoid halogen lamps and decorative light strings is set off or a President (who is also the chair of Board), 6 Vice Presidents (who each oversee a due to their high fire danger. standing Board committee, which develops policy and programs), our Executive sprinkler pipe Director, Operations Manager, and a Board Administrative Assistant, who is »» Do not overload electrical outlets and make sure in charge of taking minutes. Board runs the organization at the highest level, that furniture and other items are not placed on breaks you will working and planning on a scale of months and years. top of or are causing damage to extension cords. flood the building. Cabinet is the Executive Committee of the BSC. Cabinet consists of just 12 »» The possession of volatile solutions, flammable people: the six Vice Presidents and two Members-at-Large as voting members, the substances, explosives, or fireworks is strictly President (who is the chair), the Executive Director, Operations Manager, and the prohibited. Cabinet Administrative Assistant. While Board meets every three weeks, Cabinet »» Regularly check the smoke detector in your bedroom. meets every week to discuss imminent issues, and also sets the agenda for Board »» If the fire alarm system is activated, evacuate the building as quickly as possible. meetings. Cabinet guides the organization on a week-to-week basis. »» Do not hang or attach anything on the sprinkler pipes or sprinkler headsin your The Staff are the friendly folks that members are usually referring to when they bedroom or in common areas. The sprinkler pipes do have water in them and if a talk about “CO.” Our organization is run on a daily basis by a large number of sprinkler head breaks or is set off in any way you will flood the building. student staff, who are supervised by a few full-time professional staff in Housing, DURING A FIRE: Bookkeeping, Central Food & Supplies, Member Resources, Central Maintenance, and Operations. Staff work in the Central Office to implement Board-level policies »» When you discover a fire, pull the alarm and call 911 from a land line telephone or and programs. They also supervise your house-level management team. They man- (510) 981-5911 from a cell phone. age the day-to-day operations of the BSC, which are too extensive to be managed »» Use an extinguisher with caution and always stay between the fire and the exit. solely by full-time students. »» Grease fires should be extinguished with baking soda, a pot lid, or chemical extin- When people refer to “CO” as an entity, they are almost always referring to one guisher—never water as this can cause serious injury. of these three groups. They each play a key part in making the organization work; »» If the fire becomes too large, close your door and leave the building at once. be careful not to lump the three groups together and refer to them only as “CO.” Evacuate the building immediately. Walk, do not run. Each group is made of different people doing different things, with different re- sponsibilities and powers. By being clear about which group is which, you will know »» Do not use the elevator. Use the stairs. the proper contact people and course of action in case of a conflict. »» When smoke or heat is encountered, keep low or crawl to avoid inhaling toxic fumes. Breathe through a cloth, if possible, and take shallow breaths. BSC Governance Philosophy (Houses vs. the Whole BSC) The BSC is an incredibly unique organization. On one hand, the BSC is a set of 20 »» When the fire alarm sounds feel your room door to see if it is hot before opening it. housing communities, resting on principles of understanding, flexibility, and mu- »» Do not open the door if the knob is hot—exit through a window or fire escape. tual support. On the other, it is a business, resting on principles of efficiency, low »» Do not re-enter the building until the alarm has been reset and you have received costs, and policy. Successful running of the BSC involves keeping the needs of the authorization from the fire department. business half in balance with the needs of the community. Keeping this balance is everyone’s responsibility. Cabinet and Board try to make the best decisions for the »» Tampering with fire safety equipment or refusing to evacuate during an alarm membership, but they aren’t all-knowing. When students don’t make their voices are serious violations of state law and will result in disciplinary action and pos- heard (by either talking through issues at council with their Board Member or sible criminal prosecution.

20 21 coming to Board or Cabinet themselves to share their opinions) then the day-to-day needs of the individual members may get lost in the hustle and bustle of maintaining property, developing policies, and solving organizational problems. If you feel that Executive Positions & Committees the BSC is going in a direction that you don’t agree with, then email the President at [email protected] and ask them to bring your issue up at Cabinet. Also, there BSC President [email protected] are two voting members of Cabinet whose job is to represent you: they are called The President chairs the Board of Directors and Cabinet of Vice Presidents. Cabinet Members-At-Large, and they are always available to answer your questions. You can is comprised of all the Executive Officers as well as 2 to 3 Cabinet-at-Large positions, email them at [email protected] and [email protected]. You are also welcome to at- and is also elected by the Board. The Operations Manager and the Executive Director tend Board meetings and participate. also sit on Cabinet. Cabinet sets the agenda for Board and discusses time-critical or sensitive issues in between Board meetings. Finally, make the most of your Board Member. Every house gets to elect one or more members of the Board of Directors, which is in a sense a sort of “BSC Parlia- Vice President of Capital & Finance [email protected] ment.” Board Member is one of the most important positions your house elects, The VPCF monitors the status of and provides student input regarding the financial so make sure that you encourage the most passionate and dedicated co-opers in and capital planning and practices of the BSC. The VPCF is responsible for ensuring your house to run for it! And while you can’t force them to vote a certain way, you the effective functioning of the Capital and Finance Committee, Audit Committee, can discuss issues and help shape their opinion. Make your Board Member into your Investment Management Committee, and may be directed by Board to serve on ad- representative by having dynamic, intelligent conversations with them about BSC ditional task forces and committees. issues—just labeling someone a “representative” doesn’t make it so. The BSC runs like a tiny federated country, where 20 semi-autonomous units Vice President of Experience & Training [email protected] (states) are coordinated by a cross-house, representative, central Board (federal The VPET evaluates and modifies BSC education and trainings programs for mem- government). It’s a really powerful metaphor: we are a country with competing and bers and unit-level managers as necessary, oversees conduct policies, and supports coexisting values, identities, and visions. It’s large enough that if you don’t speak up, a cooperative living and learning experience for BSC members. The VPET coordinates your needs may not be recognized, but small enough that if you do speak up, you the General Membership Meeting. and oversees referenda processes .The VPET is can have an effect on the direction we take. responsible for ensuring the effective functioning of the Member Experience and Training Committee. The VPET also may be directed by Board to serve on additional Member Rights at Board / Member Referendums task forces and committees. If you don’t like something—change it! That’s right: if you’re a member, you have the right to attend and speak at all meetings (unless it is in “executive session”), and Vice President of Internal Affairs [email protected] cast one vote at all general membership meetings or polls. The decisions made at The VPIA oversees policies and procedures related to all BSC professional, member, Board directly affect you and your house. While there are many unique house level and workshift staff, central-level operations, and BSC program delivery. The VPIA policies, the overall Board decisions and BSC policy always supersede house poli- is responsible for ensuring the effective functioning of the Internal Affairs Commit- cies. tee. The VPIA also chairs the Presidential Review Committee , Personnel Appeals A member referendum is a proposed measure, similar to a petition, that calls for a Committee, and may be directed by Board to serve on additional task forces and direct vote to either accept or reject a particular policy or a direct change to the By- committees laws. This can be initiated by a simple majority of the Board or by a petition of 15% of the membership. It is essentially a “Big Vote” across the entire membership of the Vice President of External Affairs [email protected] BSC to decide on important issues. One example of a member referendum that was The VPEA engages with and represent the BSC’s interests to external stakeholders. passed in 1989 occurred when Barrington Hall underwent several neighbor lawsuits The VPEA meets regularly with student leaders and staff members to determining and, through a referendum, the membership decided that the house was an enor- BSC marketing needs, direction, and relations. The VPEA works with the press, city mous liability, and closed Barrington Hall indefinitely. Any time there is an important officials, university officials, students, student associations, and the greater commu- issue on the line, or even if someone wishes to change part of the by-laws, members nity. The VPEA attends University, City, and outside agencies meetings and events as are allowed to issue a referendum for a vote across the entire membership. necessary. The VPEA reviews and evaluates the BSC’s image and perception related to external stakeholders. In addition, they oversee the recruitment efforts to reach If you want to have a say in the general operations, policies, procedures, or even historically marginalized groups and take into consideration the demographics of the the budget that directly affects you—please show up, give your input, and cast your BSC. vote! Your Board Rep can only do their best to represent your needs and concerns based on the input that you give. Board Members are the main resource on how the BSC works and BSC policy. As such liaisons, their advice should be sought after and regarded as far as managing the house’s relation with the central level. In a sense, they are “ambassadors” or “senators” between the house and the Central Level. 22 23 Steve Catano, Finance & Accounting Manager Steve is responsible for producing and maintaining the financial Central Services records necessary to ensure the long-range fiscal solvency of the organization. Steve reports and analyzes financial data, Kim Benson, Executive Director participates in policy recommendations, and ensures that Kim is responsible for ensuring the BSC fulfills its mission of proper internal controls are in place. [email protected] providing quality, low-cost cooperative housing to students. She oversees the long-range strategic, annual, and program Pat Jang, Bookkeeping Supervisor plans of the organization. She provides leadership to the Pat is responsible for overseeing the Accounts Receivable membership, the staff, and the Board of Directors, to ensure and Payable Departments. This department keeps track of the BSC operates efficiently and successfully. kbenson@bsc. member accounts, payment arrangements, collection of coop delinquent accounts, payroll, manager compensations, co-op bills, house reimbursements, and benefits. [email protected] Marie Lucero , Operations Manager Marie oversees Housing, Central Food & Supplies, IT Opera- tions, and Central Maintenance. She is responsible for the ap- Michelle Dayritt, A/R Bookkeeper plication of administrative policy, contractual provisions, and Michelle processes all charges, credit, compensation, etc. for local, state, and federal housing requirements. She monitors current members. She collects payments and makes payment member eligibility and contract enforcement. She supports arrangements for current members, and handles collections and advises the Administrative Committee (AdCom) and the from former members who owe money. [email protected] Internal Affairs Committee of the Board.

Cooperative Experience Manager The Cooperative Experience Manager oversees the Member Mandy Shapiro, A/P Bookkeeper Resources Department, the Cloyne Facilities Manager, and Mandy works with house level managers to manage the Rochdale/Fenwick Apartment Manager. S/he is respon- their finances. She process house expenses and creates sible for house-level manager trainings, member health and decentralization reports. [email protected] safety, member training and engagement, and communica- tion with the membership and the campus community. S/he oversees conduct policies and procedures. S/he advises and supports the Conduct Committee (ConCom) and the Educa- tion and Training Committee of the Board.

Monique Guerrero, Member Resources Supervisor Monique oversees the Member Resources Department, which coordinates member education, conflict resolution, health services, and member advocacy, as well as sponsors informational and social events, and other services. Monique also coordinates manager training, supervises house managers, and sits on ETCom. [email protected]

Madeleine Loh, Development Director The Development Director oversees communications and alumni relations and is responsible for fundraising to help meet the capital and program needs of the organization. Madeleine coordinates with the BSC Alumni Association to host alumni events and provide other methods of outreach to our alumni community. [email protected]

24 25 Betsy Putnam, Housing Supervisor Dan Holm, Maintenance Supervisor Betsy and her crew process housing applications, work the Dan Holm along with the Central Maintenance Crew—Larry front desk and phones for the Central Office, and provide White, Kevin Harris, and Dan Cullen—oversee major projects information on housing and contract offers, placement, and on BSC properties, such as remodeling, plumbing, and renewals. [email protected] electrical repairs. The Central Maintenance crew oversee the maintenance needs of houses and work with house level maintenance managers to ensure that issues are taken care of promptly. [email protected] Kyle Eggleston, Assistant Housing Supervisor The Assistant Housing Supervisor assists with housing Sue Koller, Warehouse Supervisor applications, information on housing, and contract offers. Kyle Sue manages the warehouse at Central Food & Supplies (CFS). and the student staff in the Housing department can answer This department supplies houses with food, staples, and any and all housing questions and problems. [email protected] furniture, and is responsible for training kitchen and/or food managers in sanitation, food ordering, and food preparation. CFS also supervises the BSC’s recycling and composting programs. [email protected] Graham Stanley, Cloyne Court Facilities Manager The Facilities Manager at Cloyne Court is responsible for the Lee Yi, Purchasing Agent successful and efficient day-to-day operations of the Cloyne Lee is responsible for placing orders for all goods purchased Court co-op. The FM check residents in and out; responds at the central level, including: food, office supplies, furniture, to residents’ requests and complaints; maintains financial maintenance supplies, cleaning supplies, and items for special records; ensures that maintenance and habitability standards projects. Lee also is responsible for communicating changes in are maintained; enforces contract provisions; works with the product availability to house-level managers. [email protected] house council at Cloyne, and also works closely with the BSC Central Level administration to ensure compliance with BSC policies. The Facilities Manager oversees part-time resident- Miguel Duarte, Assistant CFS Supervisor assistant managers. The Facilities Manager resides in a The Assistant CFS Supervisor assists the Warehouse Supervisor private room at Cloyne Court and carries a cell-phone and is in managing the Warehouse at Central Food & Supplies on-call for emergencies. [email protected] (formerly CK). This department supplies houses with food, staples, and furniture, and is responsible for training kitchen Rochdale/Fenwick Facilities Manager and/or food managers in sanitation, food ordering, and food The Rochdale & Fenwick Facilities Manager is ultimately preparation. [email protected] responsible for the efficient and responsive management of both facilities. The RV/FEN FM is responsible for enforcing BSC and apartment rules, contracts, and policies; keeping Michelle Pesce, Operations Assistant the apartments in good repair; maintaining the apartments’ Michelle’s duties include training, supporting, and overseeing fiscal health; ensuring the apartments’ security; supervising Workshift Managers at each unit, coordinating the Central all apartment employees; and acting as a liaison between the Level Workshift Pool, and working with Central Food and apartments and C.O. Supplies, Central Maintenance, and house-level managers to coordinate habitability inspections. [email protected]

26 27 Member Resources Central Level Jobs The Member Resources Department is responsible for training and education, Opportunities abound in our co-op world. Do workshift at the house or central level. conflict resolution, member advocacy, emergency services, community wellness, and Earn cash. Gain experience. Do good work. Elected positions include house-level manag- member events. The Member Resources Supervisor, along with a staff of 5 students, ers and central-level positions, who serve under and are elected by the Board of Direc- coordinates central-level New Member Orientation, house officer training, and tors. These include the President, Member Advocate, Cabinet members-at-Large, and ongoing workshops and services for members. Announcements regarding important Vice Presidents of each Board committee. Go to bsc.coop or Central Office for details. dates, events, workshops, etc. are provided via the Member Resources Newsletter. Hired positions, available only to current members, exist in Central Food & Sup- The MRN is sent out electronically every Friday. plies, Central Maintenance, and Central Office. Jobs like Produce Buyer, Bookkeeping Assistant, Webmaster, and Receptionist are just a few examples. Currently the hourly Member Advocate [email protected] rate for all jobs is $13. Jobs are announced by flyers in houses, on http://hicom.bsc. The Member Advocate is a Board-elected position that assists members in resolving coop, and at the Central Office. The Hiring Commission, which is a panel of members their disputes with their house, apartment, or the BSC as a whole. If necessary, they and staff, interviews and hires applicants. We’re also always looking for members to will present your case to house council, the Administrative Committee, Conduct assist in hiring—you get paid, it’s fun, and it’s a great experience. Committee, or to the Board of Directors. Hiring Commission Chair [email protected] Member Events Coordinator [email protected] The Hiring Commission, comprised of trained BSC members, is responsible for hiring The Member Events Coordinator (MEC) facilitates and plans co-op-wide events such all compensated central level positions. The HiCom Chair coordinates and facilitates as broomball, co-op graduation, BBQs, and activities for all members. The MEC works hiring and trains interested members in hiring practices each semester. HiCom mem- with social managers to create community amongst all BSC members. bers are any willing co-opers compensated at work-shift rate for their time.

Health Education Coordinator [email protected] Fair Employment Practices Administrator [email protected] The Health Education Coordinator (HEC) promotes member and community health The Fair Employment Practices Administrator (FEPA) monitors hiring at the BSC in or- and a healthy living environment in the BSC. The HEC is responsible for developing der to ensure fairness and legality, and also strives to ensure that the BSC represents education and programming for general health promotion and for harm reduction in its surrounding community in ethnic diversity. the co-ops.

Health Worker Coordinator [email protected] CENTRAL OFFICE The Health Worker Coordinator (HWC) is responsible for managing the BSC Health Worker Program by training, supervising, and supporting health workers. The HWC is charged with ensuring that Health Workers continue to promote health in the BSC through core health promotion strategies: community-level engagement and educa- tion, peer support, and appropriate referral.

Member Resources Assistant [email protected] The Member Resources Assistant (MRS Assist) helps to coordinate central-level new member orientations, creates the weekly Member Resources Newsletter, and publishes the Owner’s Manual each year. The MRS Assist also creates educational materials and assists in a variety of member resources programs.

28 29 Manager Feedback & Votes of Confidence During the term, you will have an opportunity to review the performance of your House Structure house officers through what are known as votes of confident (VOCs) . Your house House Meetings controls 60% of your house officers’ overall compensation, and you will vote on Regularly scheduled house meetings determine house policies and keep you what percentage of that compensation they should receive—less if they have been informed. Every house structures its meetings differently. They typically contain an- unsatisfactory, or more if they have done an outstanding job. VOCs are critical to nouncements, manager reports, discussion of house issues, and discussion and vot- holding your democratically elected house officials accountable and rewarding them ing on motions from the members. During council, important announcements—such for a job well done; this process depends on your participation to work! as the workshift fine date—are made, house by-laws are voted on, and issues are such as whether to splurge on a new couch are discussed. Everybody has an equal Guide to Council & Parliamentary Procedure voice and an equal vote; this is one of the cornerstones of the cooperative move- You are the only way your house stays clean, happy, and fed. You are the only one ment. A new house member has just as much say as a veteran house manager. How- who is capable of changing something you don’t like. You elect your managers and ever, the democratic process only works if you attend council and use your voice! the Board, and your membership pays the staff to work at CO. However, the level of commitment and involvement in adapting or continuing with how things are run in House Level Managers your house is also up to you. The most important part of this duty is attending house House Level Managers are elected from among the membership of your house. council and electing the managers that will ensure that your needs and concerns are It’s their job to keep the house running, liaise with Central Level, and set the awe- met. Participation in house level democracy is absolutely essential! someness bar just a little bit higher. Managers get some or all of their five workshift Parliamentary procedures form the basis for formal meeting procedures and hours for their trouble, and may get some or all of their rent taken care of through a ensure that meetings run smoothly and effectively for all voices to be heard. More stipend. Each house sets its own level of stipend at the end of the semester. important than simply learning the hand signals, every member should know how The House Manager will move you in, assign you a room, and get you a key. The motions work, how to use objections, and how votes work so that you can make the house manager serves as the liaison with neighbors and is the person to go to for help right decision or know how to overrule the chair. To facilitate and encourage the with complaints, concerns, or conflicts. In some houses, they also keep track of house fairest platform for your voice to be heard, most house councils and the Board of finances and the house checking account; others have a separate finance manager. Directors conduct meetings according to a simple procedure of: motion, discus- sion, amendments, and a final vote on the motion.So lifting a crooked finger to The House President runs house council meetings in a democratic and efficient resemble a “q” usually takes precedence on the speaker’s list. If you want to make a manner. They preside over elections, oversee house-level managers, and mediate comment you can raise your hand in the shape of a “C”. The highest priority in hand conflicts. They also try to foster a cohesive house culture—conducting workshops to signals is given to those who wish to make a motion, which is signaled by giving a foster a healthy, safe co-op that has a shared sense of identity. “thumbs up.” The Workshift Managerwill give you a workshift, teach you how to do it, check to This might be one of the very few times in your life where you will have the op- make sure you’ve actually done it, and fine you if you don’t. portunity to be an active participant in such a forward thinking group of cooperative The Board Member (aka Board Representative, or Rep) is the delegate from your individuals all challenging each other to better the system at each and every council. house on our co-op’s Board of Directors. This person sits and votes on the Board, As such, the legislative process and attending council should not be viewed as works in committees to develop new policies and programs, and helps run things at merely a responsibility as much as it should be viewed as an honor. the organization-wide level. They are your link to the central level, and they rely on you to help shape their opinions on issues. House Finances For the houses, your rent, food, and utilities are covered by your payment install- The Kitchen Manager orders food and supplies, trains cooks, maintains the ments. However, there may be additional house level bills, which usually include kitchen in good working order, and enforces proper sanitation. Some houses have a amenities like internet, newspaper subscriptions, and social dues. The house also separate food manager for ordering food, and a kitchen manager who orders house collects workshift fines you may have accumulated through these bills, which are supplies such as bathroom supplies, cleaning materials, and cooking equipment. then used to address uncovered workshifts. The Maintenance Manager handles minor repairs, works with Central Mainte- nance on larger repairs, and assigns House Improvement hours. Budgeting House Finances All of these house finances are managed by a house level manager, and decisions The Social Manager plans social events, in-house or with other co-ops. They are on funding additional amenities and balancing finances are made at house council. responsible for safety at social events, for implementing the BSC party policy, and for helping to bring the community together in a positive way. ● The house account is used to pay the house level bills like the ones mentioned above and is controlled by the house manager/ finance manager. Most houses also have the following additional manager positions: Network Man- ager, Health Worker, Waste Reduction Manager(recycling & compost), and Garden Manager. Some houses have even more officers. 30 31 Alumni Association bscaa.org facebook.com/BSCAA

Where do co-opers go after college? The BSC Alumni Association, of course! * We organize events to build alumni involvement with the BSC * We raise money for the BSC * We work closely with the BSC staff and student leaders Want more alumni Thank you, Alumni, for all you do for the BSC! involvement at * Annual Co-op Graduation your house? * Finals treats at Sherman Hall, Euclid, & more * Over $500,000 donated to the Capital Contact Madeleine Loh, Campaign to retrofit BSC properties Development Director OSCAR WILDE * Over $1,000,000 to BSC Scholarships Want more alumni involvement at your house? Contact Madeleine Loh, Development Director at ● The maintenance account is a budget allotted to buying any equipment/sup- [email protected] or 510-649-8984. plies needed so that a maintenance manager can make repairs to a house or apartment. There is also a budget within this account allotted to house approved projects (HAPs) so that members can vote on which areas must be improved and how much money to spend on a particular project. BSC Alumni ASSOCIATION WINs cal alumni association’s Outstanding ● The furniture budget is allotted to each house so that house managers can order Chapter of the Year in 2013 items such as new mattresses, desks, and dressers for members. ● The food account is limited to houses, as apartments do not have food services. It is one of the most important accounts since it is what the kitchen manager uses to order all the food within a house. The kitchen manager is allotted a budget of about $5.56 per person per day. This goes hand in hand with the supplies account, which is used to order kitchen supplies such as cooking equipment and bathroom supplies such as toilet paper. ● The habitability account is funded by workshift fines. Funds in this account can be used to improve the general condition of your co-op and towards paid workshift. At the end of the semester, should the house overspend their budgeted amount for food or utilities, the costs are distributed equally to each member in the form of house bills. Many houses do not overspend their budgets; in fact additional un- used funds can build up in the house account, which is then the house surplus. The house/apartment can decide what to do with the extra funds. Decentralization Reports Every house/apartment receives a weekly decentralization report, which is posted for all members to see. The report lists the accounts mentioned above—a deficit is indicated with parentheses around the dollar amount. The house account is usually the largest because it is where all the extra money accumulates, and the report includes a breakdown of the various expenses in this particular account. 32 33 African-American Theme House Andres Castro Arms 2347 Prospect St. [email protected] 2310 Prospect St. [email protected]

The African-American Theme House (informally known as “Afro House”) is open to students of all backgrounds. The members of Afro house work to foster a supportive community for Black students by hosting and attending meetings and events in support of African-American student groups. Each member is expected to invest a few hours every semester doing outreach, contributing meaningfully to the African-American com- munity at large. Any student wishing to move into Afro must sign a contract addendum and submit a 200 word essay affirming that they are committed to the house’s mission to promote multi-racial unity and support for the greater Black community. This quaint eleven-bedroom house in the Berkeley hills offers a wonderful view Profile of the San Francisco Bay. It is located within easy walking distance of campus and * 56 residents Strawberry Canyon, perfect whether you are going to class or a moonlight hike with * 10 singles, 20 doubles, fellow housemates. Afro House’s atmosphere is very laid back. Dinners are a central 2 triples part of house bonding, with everyone seated around a single large table. On any given * 1 accessible room night, you are sure to find residents socializing in all sorts of ways, potentially including * 8 parking spots studying with others in the dining room, competing in a friendly game of pool in the * Wheelchair accessible living room, or singing along in a spontaneous jam session in the kitchen. Amenities * Roof deck with bay views * Guest room * Study room * TV room & projector * Bike repair equipment * Pool table * Grill * Piano

Profile Scale the red brick steps leading through our lush gardens, past the herb spiral and fig tree and lay your gaze upon our beautiful Julia Morgan house. Welcome Castro, * 21 residents house of dreams. Ask to be led up to our fourth floor roof for the most awe-inspiring * 3 singles bay view in Berkeley—just where the hills rise, with nothing else in the way. Swing 6 doubles by the kitchen and enjoy a handful of chocolate chips before melting into a living 2 triples room sofa by the fireplace or joining an impromptu jam session in the Groove Grove. * 1 parking space Enjoy an exquisite array of meat, veggie, and vegan options in our ridiculously huge Amenities dining room or on our glass-enclosed porch facing the Bay. As you digest, play a spirited game of foosball or kick back and swap stories with people of sharp wit and * Roof deck with bay views gentle souls. * Guest room * Home theater Castrati will be there to make breakfast with you in the morning and shake their * Pool table groove thing with you at night, whether it be at our infamous Disco Party, or our * Piano cozy Music and Story nights. But don’t get the wrong idea: Castro isn’t all epicurean * Fireplace delights. You can always find a quiet place to study; our study room is equipped with a common computer and printer, as well as table and couch space for readin’, writin’ and rhetoricizin’. In fact, we have the highest average GPA in the co-ops (unverified). But Castro’s dinners, Castro’s walls, indeed Castro’s very soul, is simply the collective journey of you and your fifty-six comrades-at-Arms. Live at Castro. Live the Dream. 34 35 Casa Zimbabwe Cloyne Court 2422 Ridge Rd. [email protected] 2600 Ridge Rd. [email protected] Facilities Manager: 510.812.6800

Because Casa Zimbabwe (fondly referred to as CZ) was the first building specifically designed to be a student co-op and the first in the nation to be coed, it has a proud tradition of cooperation, democracy, and diversity. Less than a block north of cam- pus, the building resides in the subdued atmosphere of Northside (although Czars will rarely describe life as ‘subdued’ in any way). The house membership has worked to transform CZ into a unique and friendly place to live for all types of students. CZ has, wholly through the initiative and en- thusiasm of its members, completely remodeled the downstairs common area into a multi-purpose lounge, which boasts a baby grand piano, pool table, and several other enjoyments. Adjacent to this room is the CZ courtyard and garden, where the greenery and sunshine can be enjoyed alongside a spectacular view overlooking campus southward. Profile The two wings of the house are connected by a large common room which boasts * 100 residents a foosball table, an LED board built and controlled by members, and a balcony where * UC Berkeley students only Czars can often be found playing chess and chatting. The study room is a great quiet * Alcohol, smoke & substance free place where members can focus on their work – the room bathes in natural light * 58 singles, 21 doubles, * 8 parking spaces from its many windows and an amazing fish tank adds to the room’s calming envi- * Several accessible rooms ronment. Many come to CZ for the excitement and liveliness this large house has to * Wheelchair accessible offer, but stay for the strong supportive community forged inside these stucco walls. Amenities

* Large deck and backyard * Covered bike parking * Hot tub & sauna * Basketball court * 5 study rooms * Extended quiet hours * Library

Profile * 124 residents Cloyne Court is opening fresh after renovations in Fall 2014 as the Substance Free * 32 singles, 28 doubles, 12 triples Academic Theme House. Cloyne is the closest BSC house to the UC campus, but is * 15 parking spaces also removed enough to offer respite from the hubbub of Berkeley. Without the dis- * Several accessible rooms traction of alcohol and other substances and with extended quiet hours, 5 expansive * Wheelchair accessible study rooms, and high speed fiber-optic internet; Cloyne Court is the ideal environ- Amenities ment for coopers interested in focusing on academics. Our residents have plenty to do in this registered historic landmark. From shoot- * 2 Rooftops with bay views ing hoops in our full length basketball court to relaxing in our hot tub and sauna. * Workroom w/tools, table Residents can also indulge their green thumbs in our impressive garden, make music saw, & drill press * Study room in our band practice room, shoot pool in our game room, or watch a movie on our * Garden patio projector from the comfort of our large couches. Those more interested in creative * Baby grand piano endeavors may take part in designing our co-op wide lecture series or in creating our * Hot tub hackerspace in the downstairs or even in contributing to our storied muraled walls. If you are looking for a place to take full advantage of all that UC Berkeley has to of- fer in a positive and active environment, look no further than Cloyne Court. 36 37 The Convent Davis House 1601 Allston Way [email protected] 2833 Bancroft Steps [email protected]

The Convent is in fact a former convent, but the studious, cloistered nuns have long since been replaced by studious, cloistered graduate and re-entry students. The almost deity-like powers of maturity possessed by these wise scholars allow them to maintain a house that is clean, orderly, environmentally friendly, and fairly quiet. The well-roundedness of Convent residents is ensured by regular games of ping-pong, pool, or Dominion in the spacious chapel-cum-game

Re Profile room, as well as many insightful cross-disciplinary discussions of academic esoterica. Occasionally, * 25 residents residents relive their heady college days during in- * UC Berkeley grad & famous once-a-semester parties, movie nights, and re-entry students only other social gatherings. * All singles * 1 accessible room Since cooking is a fabulous way to procrastinate * 10 parking spaces thesis-writing, Convent meals tend to be elaborate * Wheelchair accessible many-course affairs of almost disgusting deca- Amenities dence. In short, the Convent serves as an ideal place for both immersing oneself in one’s studies and * 2 guest rooms escaping from the books for some real live human Profile * 2 TV rooms interaction. * Exercise equipment * 36 residents * Pool table * 8 singles, 11 doubles, * Ping pong table 2 triples * BBQ grill * 2 parking spaces * Art room Amenities

* Gorgeous wood paneling * Exercise equipment * Pool table * 3 fireplaces The most common response given by the multi- * TV room tude of wide-eyed students touring the hallowed * Piano halls of Davis is “this is a co-op?” It might seem * Grill hard to believe, but beneath our Julia Morgan * Herb & flower garden façade beats the heart of a true blue student cooperative. At first glance, one might notice the pristine wood paneling, multitude of fireplac- es, sunny roof deck with views of San Francisco, and more common space and comfy couches than houses twice our size. Don’t be fooled by our bourgeois looks. We’re a band of merry pranksters who are serious about having a good time, whether that be playing intramural soccer as the “Flamboyantly Futuristic” Pink Robot House or holding impromptu dance parties in the kitchen. We value great conversations with kindred spirits at any hour. And at the end of the day, we enjoy our late night snack, salsa, and hummus shifts, and sleep under the stars on our roof deck. If you like these things, then we like you! Come visit some of the friendliest people this side of campus.

38 39 Euclid Hall Fenwick Weavers’ Village 1777 Euclid Ave. [email protected] 2415 Dwight Way [email protected] Office: Mon-Sat 12-6 510.548.8608

A stroll around Fenwick is like a quiet journey through the cooperative past. Historically a rustic village scattered with cottages housing an enclave of spinners, dyers and weavers of yarn, Fenwick now rests its legacy within our comforting complex. Surrounded by redwoods and trailing vines, our co-op apartments have the benefit of being a shady, restful village even with their close proximity to the bustle of UC Berkeley’s south side. Our Weavers can often be seen enjoying Profile rays of sun out on the lawn or in the gardens of Davis Park, a shared community space with our neighboring * 102 residents * UC Berkeley Students only co-op, Rochdale. The apartments each have single * 36 units: 1-, 2-, 3-, and rooms and shared living rooms, with options for 4-bedroom apartments sharing in the one bedroom apartments. * Several accessible We are a diverse bunch and our relaxed social apartments * 30 parking space environment invites an array of cooperative events * Wheelchair accessible and get-togethers. Fenwick is a wonderful community from which to launch a life of independent mind and spirit and to experience the real world possibilities of Amenities cooperativism. * Outdoor grill * Common room w/cable TV * Hot tub * Davis Park w/basketball court & gardens * Access to all of Rochdale’s amenities

Profile * 24 residents * 14 singles, 5 doubles Euclid is one of the smaller houses, and correspond- Amenities ingly clean and mellow. We’re unique in that we have the highest single to double ratio in the co-ops - out * Roof deck with bay views of nineteen rooms, only FIVE are doubles. We’re NOT * Bike shed eager to compete for the crown of BEST MEGA PARTY * Pool table HOUSE EVER—here at Euclid, we’re more about * Big screen TV * Fireplace soirees. We’re like your favorite coffee house where * Piano you say you go for the free internet and java buzz to * Garden “help with your homework” but really it’s all about * Back patio w/grill the sweet sweet taste of procrastination.

We curl up by the fireplace, watch awesome movies on our big screen TV, and listen to music on our excellent sound system. We gaze out over the city by our rooftop hammock, play friendly games of pool, and build forts out of mattresses and our abnormally large number of couches. We are diverse, yet united in a love for our home that runs very deep. If you think you’ve got special gifts that no one appreciates... we will, and we’re excited to meet you! 41 Hillegass - Parker House Hoyt Hall 2545 Hillegass Ave. [email protected] 2519 Ridge Rd. [email protected]

Welcome to Hoyt: the home that once housed the creator of My Drunk Kitchen. And considering the warm, empowering environment Hoyt provides for creative minds, and the delicious food our kitchen manager provides that’s no surprise! We have well-kept couches, an enormous TV, one of the best free piles in the co- op system, two roofs (one complete with a laundry line, the other with a view of the bay), 25 cent laundry, an in-house store with snacks and green books, a study room with cheap printing, an urban garden with herbs and strawberries and poppies, and Profile a popcorn machine (for those of you addicted to nutritional yeast popcorn). * 57 residents But awesome amenities aside, it’s the people that * Grad & re-entry students make Hoyt. From hippy to preppy to everything in * All singles: Profile between, there is no dominant house culture and 33 standard rooms lifestyle, providing a home where everyone is welcome * 60 women 24 deluxe rooms (co-ed in summer) and nobody will feel marginalized! Our community * 4 parking spaces * 31 singles,13 doubles, provides love and support for our members and 1 triple upholds a safe and empowering space. Everyone is Amenities welcome. * Roof deck with bay views Amenities Our community also provides fun! We have a * Carriage house semesterly silly song and story night, wild room- * Guest room * Roof deck to-room, weekly study halls, and an amazing, fancy * Large backyard gardens * Veggie and herb garden * Barbecue * Outdoor grill delicious special dinner! Come to Hoyt! For our * Pool table * View of Campanile members, it’s not just a place to stay. This is Hoyt. * Rooms with balconies * TV room Welcome to our home. * Fireplaces * Piano * Piano * Extensive house store * Big screen projector w/cable * Sewing machine * Board game collection

The Hillegass-Parker House (or HiP house as it is known colloquially) isn’t a home- away-from-home to its residents, it is home. We like to strike a balance between the intensity and rigors of academic life and the need to relax and feel comfortable in our own space. Each of our three buildings is a little different, but all are over 100 years old, with craftsman details. We take great pride in our beautiful furnishings and architecture. We enjoy what is arguably the nicest backyard in the BSC, with three peaceful seating areas, veggie patches, and great fruit trees. It’s a great space to study or have a sunset dinner, as is the roof deck! We have several common rooms for group study, including a small library and our vast Carriage House, which is perfect for movie nights.

Our nightly dinners are always fabulous, and all of us get in on the cooking. We rival the best Iron Chefs. Some of our favorite nights are spent cozily in front of the fireplace, but someone is always ready to go out to let off school stress at karaoke or happy hour around Berkeley. Come down to our part of town, have dinner with us, and feel at home. 42 43 Kingman Hall 2562Kidd LeConte Hall Ave. [email protected] 1730 La Loma Ave. [email protected]

Kingman Hall, aka Toad Hall, when the weather is just so, is something of a resplendent Victorian manor a mere one-block tumble from campus. Birthed at the turn of the century as a fraternity house, this local landmark had running stints as a sixties counterculture epicenter and the infamous Living Love Center. Kingmanites are a languorous bunch: shameless gourmands given to homemade salsa and hummus, which is eaten in our frothing front gardens or upon our amoe- boid dining table. We gather for expansive sunsets on the roof deck, or retreat to the serene caverns of our backyard amphitheater. The Ronald Reagan Memorial Zen Garden provides respite, while novels and physics books tumble through our library and study. Nightfall sees the arrival of campus library dwellers, film screenings, ping pong matches, boggle games, and the occasional dance party accompanied by home-made dance lights. Nerds and hippies, carnivores and vegans, gentle techies and adamant floral- ists, the studious and the fanciful, the puritanical and the boheme, every crosscut thereof, all find home in the flux of the great Kingman Hall. We pass the legends of those who came before, feast mightily, and make merry in elaborate festivities. Profile * 17 residents * 3 singles & 7 doubles * 6 parking spaces * Wheelchair accessible Amenities * Large backyard Childish and totally awesome at heart, Kidd is a * Fire pit and grill happy-go-lucky house just two blocks from North * Bike repair equipment Gate. Unique co-opers from all walks of life fit into * Pool table the occasionally quiet, but always welcoming culture * FREE laundry of the BSC’s smallest house. Kidds are so special, in * TV room fact, that there are only 17 of them in production at * Piano Profile any time. * 50 residents With a great backyard, pool table, piano, and TV * 11 singles,18 doubles there’s always something to do, whether you want to attract a small crowd or just 1 triple hang out. Other amenities include the cleanest bathrooms the BSC has ever seen, * 5 parking spaces consistently above average cuisine, amazing special dinners, barbecues on the deck, Thursday movie nights, easy access to other Northside co-ops, free laundry, wheel- Amenities chair accessibility, and solar panels on the roof for the green-hearted. * Roof deck with bay views If you’re looking for a co-op that’s like a family (of slightly immature teenagers * Outdoor amphitheater with no parents), come by Kidd and have dinner with us—we all fit at one table, so * Piano * Fireplace you’re sure to get a feel for the house. Kidd: We Put the ‘Friendly’ in ‘Kidd-Friendly.’ * Big screen w/projector for movie nights

44 45 Lothlorien Northside Apartments 2415 Prospect St. [email protected] 2526, 2540 Le Conte Ave. [email protected]

Northside Co-op is located in two adjacent apartment buildings on Le Conte Ave, blocks away from campus, Central Office, Central Kitchen, and all of the Northside co-op houses.

It is what might be called the final resting place of all good co-opers — large apartments with hardwood floors, lots of light through multi-paned windows, and a fascinating assortment of neighbors who are united by having persevered through years of cooperative living. Life tends to be quiet and only moderately communal, as many members are focusing on busy professional and academic lives, but the company is good.

Profile * 58 residents * 15 singles,14 doubles Profile 2 triples & 2 quadruples * 1 parking space * 26 residents * 40 bike spaces * 13 1-bedroom apartments & 3 studios * 1 accessible apartment Amenities * Wheelchair accessible * Courtyard & gardens * Tree house Amenities It’s six o’clock on a Sunday afternoon. Three * Roof deck cooks are in the kitchen making vegan lasagna. A * Sun deck w/laundry lines * Common balcony few boarders mill about and lend a hand. Suddenly, * Hot tub * Two decks w/picnic tables someone puts the womp-womp on! Elves flock to the * Sauna * Sauna * Laundry room kitchen, the late plates are made, and dinner is back * 2 pianos on schedule. * Band room Elves are among the most cooperative creatures * Art studio * Bike repair tools in the world. In some rooms with loft beds, instead of having one person on the loft and one on the floor bed for the entire semester, the roommates switch off weekly. It didn’t involve council or managers, simply two people who found themselves in not the best bed situation and invented a great way to share the “bad” quality of the room. Lothlorien had some folks who loved co-op living so much that after they graduated they bought a house and called it Fort Awesome. Since then dozens of co- ops have blossomed in the Ashby and MacArthur BART neighborhoods. We have the best reunions. Lothlorien is always full of people starting food collectives, running DeCals, fighting bottled water, and generating less trash than any other co-op, even the smallest ones. Our parties are in-house or invite only to create a safe and comfortable space. Lothlorien is love, and sunlight percolating through the chestnut tree, and never having to drink your tea alone. Lothlorien is a day spent flying kites. Lothlorien is like this: three years ago, I climbed the hill for the first time, introduced myself, got a plate, stood in line for dinner, and realized I was already home. 46 47 Oscar Wilde House Ridge House 2410 Warring St. [email protected] 2420 Ridge Rd. [email protected]

Wilde is America’s first student co-op for lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans*, question- ing, intersex, asexual, and queer students, and we welcome people of all orienta- tions, gender identities, and expressions. While our theme is LGBTQIA and Queer, we strive to create a community that is aware of the intersections of the different systems of oppression and dedicated to uprooting institutional discrimination. We strive to offer a safe, inclusive, and equitable environ- ment with regard to race, class, ability level, ethnicity, Profile Profile and spirituality, and we hold a commitment to helping * 38 residents bring about social justice in our community. Anyone * 38 residents * 11 singles, 6 doubles who has an interest in being a part of the many and * 8 singles, 15 doubles 5 triples various LGBT communities on campus is strongly en- * 1 accessible room * 5 parking spaces couraged to come, take part in, and contribute to our * 11 parking spaces cultural space through attending or planning work- * Wheelchair accessible Amenities shops, performances, film screenings, presentations, queer organization meetings, or anything else having Amenities * Large backyard w/grill * Veggie & herb garden to do with our LGBTQIA & Queer theme. * Large rooftop w/garden * Fireplace If you sit in the living room long enough, you’ll be * Pool table * TV room sure to be recruited for a game of pool, darts or board * TV room * Large hot tub * Hot tub game of the month, or invited down to our hot tub: * Piano * Piano * Foosball table a popular way to spend an evening and a favorite * Many rooms attached to * House computers & printers location for celebrations. Artistic individuals are sure private or shared decks to appreciate our hallways, which are covered with murals from generations of creative Wildebeests, and environmental activists will be fans of our roof, which features an organic garden and clotheslines in addition to a killer view of the bay. If your friend needs to crash Ridge is a mid-sized house; we aren’t so big that you’ll still be meeting new Ridge- for the night, they can go to the Oasis: a guest room which they can use for up to lings at breakfast every morning, but there is always someone to hang out with. two weeks at a time. We also understand the academic demands of being a Berke- Ridgelings know there is a good balance between academics and fun. Our parties are ley student, so we have a basement library/study room, great for those cram nights tight-knit and ragetastic, whether we’re playing board games, celebrating the spirit and equipped with a printer and scanner. of the rage, or sharing talents at Music and Story Night. Ridge House is a converted Tudor-style mansion which means that, for most Ridgelings, our house feels like a home. The building has hardwood floors, many fire- places, exposed redwood beams, and even little hidden stairways. Ridge boasts vasts amounts of common space, including a game room, TV room, study room, living room, dining room, a hot tub, vegetable garden, and barbecue area. Each bedroom in the house is distinctive: some rooms have walk-in closets, and others have fire- places. We have quite a few triples, but don’t be alarmed, they are huge and many people choose a triple over a double. Our Northside location provides convenient access to the Berkeley campus only one block away. Gothic churches and palm trees surround us, and on clear days you can find a Ridgeling or two viewing the Golden Gate Bridge and the bay from the roof or deck. Come by Ridge and have some dinner, get a tour, and join in some good, old-fashioned fun. We’d love to have you.

48 49 Rochdale Apartments Sherman Hall 2424 Haste St. [email protected] [email protected] 2250 Prospect St. [email protected]

The great thing about the BSC’s largest co-op, Rochdale Village, is that it has the best of both worlds. As one of 259 co-op members in this apartment complex, you can mingle at parties, get together for a game of pool in the common room, or just chat with fellow students while doing your laundry. On the other hand, if it’s peace and quiet you seek, you can retreat back to your private room for some crucial study time.

Rochdale is the most diverse co-op in the BSC, where people from a wide range of ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds work and live together. Many Rochdalians are extremely active on campus, and Rochdale serves as a community center and leadership development hub for a number of student organizations, including Hermanos Unidos and Raza. Rochdale also serves as a linchpin of the University’s support system for disabled students, and each year continues to expand the number of accessible units. In the end, Rochdale is one of the most affordable places to live in Berkeley with low rent and utilities included. Did we mention the tasty BBQs in our backyard, Davis Park?

Tucked away at the end of Prospect, Sherman is something of a hidden sanctuary. Look in any direc- Profile tion and you’ll find a great view, whether it be of * 40 women only the bay, the majestic International House rooftops, * 8 singles,13 doubles the classical architecture of Memorial Stadium, or 2 triples the Berkeley hills. Just a short trip away from the * 1 accessible room Profile UC campus as well as the fire trails and Tilden, and * Wheelchair accessible neighboring a handful of other co-ops, Shermanites * 259 residents couldn’t ask for a better location. Amenities * UC Berkeley students only * 96 units: studios, 2-, 3-, But that’s not our only selling point. We’ve got * Garden/patio and 4-bedroom apartments everything you could ask for: a ridiculous food * Bike storage * Several accessible apartments selection never short on cereal and snacks, large * Study room * 35 parking spaces and famously comfortable couches, a foosball table, * BBQ * Wheelchair accessible a quiet study room, stereo speakers that make for * Piano * Guest room constant dining room parties, a cozy patio with walls * Two TV rooms Amenities covered in vibrant murals, themed Friday dinners, * Outdoor grill and, most importantly, 40 amazing and passionate * Large meeting room w/ women with whom you are sure to form lasting friendships and beautiful memories. big screen TV and cable Moving in to Sherman means that no matter what – whether you’ve spent a long * Pool table day in the library, an afternoon hiking in the hills, or a night out partying – you can * Hot tub always look forward to walking up the hill and finding on our secluded front porch a * Computer room group of your closest friends relaxing, talking, and laughing together. * Davis Park w/gardens & basketball court

50 51 Stebbins Hall Wolf House 2527 Ridge Rd [email protected] 2732 Durant Ave. [email protected]

Located directly in the middle of “co-op road”, you will not find a more friendly or open environment than this comfortable, deliciously loving community. Lacertilian depictions brighten our walls, reminding Stebbinites to partake in the thrice-weekly scrumptious late night snacks. We love all food and to this end provide daily meat and vegetarian dinner options . The atmosphere is enhanced with a new wireless music system in the dining area. While the tinkle of piano music filters through the night air, Stebbinites chill in the hot tub, play board games, foosball, or pool, and gather in the dining room for forty-person Twister. Between our infamous 80s parties and Thursday porch BBQs we know how to kick back, study hard, and succeed in whatever we do. A close-knit bunch, we have organized house trips like Napa Valley wine tasting and hitting the ski slopes in Tahoe. Unique to all other co-op houses, all doubles have access to private bathrooms (for those who enjoy a bit Profile more privacy in the privy). Wild and fun-loving, a year at Stebbins Hall will leave you with priceless memories * 64 residents and life-long comrades. Follow the green footprints to * 18 singles, 23 doubles our luscious paradise, where the Legendary Lizards of * 7 parking spaces Stebbins Hall will welcome you with open arms. Amenities * Greenhouse Within Wolf House exists the perfect mix—a small intimate living space where * Two TV rooms everyone knows and loves each other, and a colorful and social big-house reputa- * Pool table tion. People who are lucky enough to get into Wolf House tend to stay, hooked by * Piano our delicious food, widescreen projector, and a long-standing tradition of champion * Herb garden * Private bathroom adjoining foosballery. every two double bedrooms Wolf House has its quiet niches too, from the sunny deck to our cool basement and remote Profile computer room; and for those with green thumbs, * 29 residents relaxing garden on the side of the house. The * 9 singles, 7 doubles, rooms here are great; large and often-preferred 2 triples triples, 9 singles (enough for 1/3 of the house * 9 parking spaces members!), and a variety of cozy doubles—each * 1 accessible room room has its own personality. We have great chefs, * Wheelchair accessible with an impressive array of delectable victuals to satisfy this pack of meat-eaters, vegetarians, and Amenities vegans. We also try our best to create an inten- * Garden tional community and reduce waste and energy * Porch & BBQ use, maintaining mindfulness of environments * Widescreen projector great and small. There is quiet when you look for * Amp & large speakers quiet, laughter when you look for laughter, ice * Piano cream when you look for ice cream and, once a * Study/computer room month, howling when our bright orb-like moon is full. Awroooooooo!

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new year’s eve kwanzaa ends new year’s day central office closed 29 central office closed 30 central office closed 31 central office closed 1 central office closed 2 4

62 63 JANUARY 2015 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Sat / Sun 3

new year’s eve kwanzaa ends new year’s day central office closed 29 central office closed 30 central office closed 31 central office closed 1 central office closed 2 4

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move in day spring contract training for new training for new training for all spring training for all begins & food service house officers 12 house officers 13 house officers 14 workshift managers 15 starts 16 18 24

martin luther king, jr.’s birthday observed ucb instruction central office closed 19 begins 20 21 22 23 25 31

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64 65 FEBRUARY 2015 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Sat / Sun 31

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second spring groundhog day 2 3 payment due 4 5 6 8

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president’s day chinese new year: central office closed 16 17 18 year of the sheep 19 20 22 28

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66 67 MARCH 2015 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Sat / Sun 28

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ucb spring break ucb spring break 23 central office closed 24 central office closed 28

ucb spring break ucb spring break ucb spring break 30 31 central office closed 25 central office closed 26 central office closed 27 29

68 69 APRIL 2015 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Sat / Sun 4

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27 28 29 30 ucb classes end 1 3

70 71 MAY 2015 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Sat / Sun 2

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ucb review week 4 ucb review week 5 ucb review week 6 ucb review week 7 ucb review week 8 mother’s day 10 16

ucb finals week 11 ucb finals week 12 ucb finals week 13 ucb finals week 14 finals end 15 17 23

spring contract 18 19 20 21 ends 22 24 30

memorial day central office closed 25 26 27 28 29 31

72 73 JUNE 2015 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Sat / Sun 6

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22 23 24 25 26 28 4 independence day

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74 75 JULY 2015 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Sat / Sun 4 independence day

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76 77 AUGUST 2015 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Sat / Sun 1

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90 91 Mental Health & Crisis Sexual Assault, Center for Substance Abuse Crisis Hotlines Tang Center Counseling & Psych Services Dating/Domestic Violence Treatment, National Drug & Alcohol Treatment 510.642.9494, uhs.berkeley.edu Tang Center Social Services Referral Service & Health Info Provides crisis intervention, brief individual/ 510.642.6074, uhs.berkeley.edu 800.662.HELP couples counseling, and support groups. Provides counseling to students on health- Can link the caller to a variety of hotlines Emergencies: related issues such as medical problems, that provide treatment referrals - 24-hours. 911...... FROM A LAND LINE Berkeley City Mental Health Services chronic illnesses, substance abuse, 510.981.5911...FROM A CELL PHONE 510.981.5290 (M-F, 8-5) pregnancy, and domestic violence. Harm Reduction Coalition 510.642.3333...FROM A CELL PHONE ci.berkeley.ca.us/mentalhealth harmreduction.org ON CAMPUS BearWALK Night Safety Services Suicide Hotline 510.642.9255 after dark to 6am Options Recovery Berkeley Police Department 1.800.784.2433 bearwalk.berkeley.edu optionsrecovery.org 510.981.5900 non-emergency BearWALK offers night safety shuttles and 510.666.955 Crisis Support Services of Alameda County community service officers to walk you U.C.P.D. 24-hour support: 1.800.309.2131 home. Available to all community members. Meth Addiction Hotline 510.642.3333 emergency (cell phones) crisissupport.org 800.480.5965 510.642.6760 non-emergency Gender Equity Resource Center methhelpline.com 510. 642.4335 info on campus emergencies Alameda County Mental Health & 202 Cesar Chavez Student Center For both users & friends/loved ones. Substance Abuse Access Program 642.4786

Medical 800.491.9099 geneq.berkeley.edu Narcotics Anonymous Tang Center Provides referrals. Women’s and LGBT services and programs. 510.444.4637 510.642.2000 (appointments) Sexual harassment & sexual assault na.org 510.642.3188 (urgent care) Berkeley Mobile Crisis Team advocacy, response, and education. Bias 12-step program for drug addicts. 510.642.7197 (advice nurse/after hours) 11:30am - 10pm incidents/hate acts education. Mental health emergency intervention/ Other Hotlines, Misc. Info Bay Area Women Against Rape Berkeley Free Clinic evaluation: 510.981.5900 CDC National STD & AIDS Hotline 510.845.7273; bawar.org 2339 Durant Avenue, Berkeley 800-227-8922 & 800-342-2437 Provides free in-person counseling to 510.548.4811, berkeleyfreeclinic.org National Institute of Mental Health Provides information on STDs, and referrals survivors of sexual assault & their partners. Anxiety Hotline to local clinics. Alta Bates Summit 888.826.9438 Offers accompaniment to police, court, 2450 Ashby Avenue, Berkeley nimh.nih.gov and hospital, as well as a 24-hour hotline, support groups, and community education. Gay and Lesbian National Hotline 510.204.4444 888.843.4564 Closest emergency room to UCB campus. Panic Disorder glnh.org Family Violence Law Center 800.64.PANIC Free and confidential peer-counseling 24-hour Mobile Crisis Line: 510.757.5123 Kaiser Permanente & local resource information for LGBT & Eating Disorders Center Comprehensive services for dating/ 280 W. MacArthur Blvd.,Oakland questioning. Advice Nurse: 510-752-1190 888.236.1188 domestic violence victims, including legal assistance and an overnight emergency Go Ask Alice Highland Hospital Pregnancy & Emergency response team. LGBT friendly. fvlc.org goaskalice.columbia.edu Alameda County Medical Center Contraception Hip & topical question & answer site.Wide 1411 E. 31st Street CUAV Planned Parenthood National Hotline range of questions with non-judgmental & Works to maintain and improve health of Crisis Line: 414.333.4357 800.230.PLAN (24-hr) info-filled answers. all Alameda County residents, regardless plannedparenthood.org LGBT-specific dating/domestic violence of ability to pay. Emergency room, trauma services. cuav.org Will automatically connect you to the PP Poison Control center & emergency dental clinic. provider nearest you. PP is a source for Substance Abuse Resources 800.222.1212 contraception, STD testing, pre- & post- calpoison.org Highland Hospital’s Telephone Care Nurse natal care, pregnancy options counseling, Alcoholics Anonymous 510-437-8341; Mon - Fri 8:30 am - 4:30 pm and adoption referrals. eastbayaa.org A registered nurse with ER experience is 510.839.8900 Teaching Tolerance tolerance.org available to answer basic health questions Emergency Contraception Hotline 12-step program for alcoholics. Info on AA Support for those who care about diversity, and refer you to county provided health 888.668.2528, ecprinceton.edu meetings in the East Bay. equal opportunity, and respect for care services available to you. Available to Gives names and numbers of local differences in schools. all Alameda County residents. places where you can get emergency Berkeley Needle Exchange contraception. berkeleyneed.org; 510.463.1843

92 93 Important Dates Map of the Berkeley Student Cooperative EUC Euclid Hall NSC Northside Co-op Apartments Central Office 1777 Euclid Avenue 2526 Le Conte Avenue 2424 Ridge Road RID Ridge House Indicates building can accomodate FEN Fenwick Weavers’ Village 2420 Ridge Road 2014 residents in wheelchairs. 2415 Dwight Way (UCB only) ROC Rochdale Village First Payment Due With your contract HIP Hillegass Parker House ACA Andres Castro Arms (grad, re-entry (age 25 or older), 2424 Haste Street (UCB only) 2310 Prospect Street Fall Manager Training Saturday - Wednesday, August 16 - 22nd postdoc, & visitng scholars only) SHE Sherman Hall (women only) 2545 Hillegass Avenue Fall Move In Day Thursday, August 21st ATH African American Theme House 2250 Prospect Street 2347 Prospect Street HOY Hoyt Hall (women only) STB Stebbins Fall Contract Starts Friday, August 22nd 2519 Ridge Road CZ Casa Zimbabwe 2527 Ridge Road Food Service Begins Friday, August 22nd 2422 Ridge Road KID Kidd Hall WIL Oscar Wilde House (LGBTQ theme) 2410 Warring Street Fall New Member Orientation Friday, August 22nd @ 1pm CLO Cloyne Court (UCB only) 2562 Le Conte Avenue 2600 Ridge Road KNG Kingman Hall WOL Wolf House Fall New Member Orientation Wednesday, August 27th @ 3pm & 6pm 1730 La Loma Avenue 2732 Durant Avenue CON The Convent UC Berkeley Instruction Begins Thursday, August 28th (graduate / re-entry UCB only) LOT Lothlorien (vegetarian) 2415 Prospect Street Labor Day, CO Closed Monday, September 1st 1601 Allston Way DAV Davis House Fall New Member Orientation Wednesday, September 10th @ 6:30pm 2833 Bancroft Steps KID

Fall New Member Orientation Friday, September 12th @ 1pm La Loma NSC Le Roy Le Conte Second Fall Payment Due Wednesday, September 17th North EUC Arch Walnut Oxford Spruce Milvia Shattuck MLK KNG Berkeley Third Fall Payment Due Wednesday, October 15th BART Ridge Road Le Conte CLO Scenic Last Day to Cancel Spring Contract without Penalty Wednesday, October 15th Hearst Ave Euclid Hearst Ave RID CZ STB Thanksgiving Holiday, CO Closed Monday - Friday, November 24 - 28th Berkeley Way HOY Gayley Berkeley First Spring Payment Due Wednesday, December 3rd University Ave Memorial Lab Glade UC Berkeley Finals Monday - Friday, December 15 - 19th Addison UC Berkeley Campus Fall Contract Ends Friday, December 19th CON Center

Allston Berkeley BART Sproul Kittredge Plaza SHE Sacramento Spaulding California Jefferson McGee Roosevelt Grant McKinley MLK 2015 Bancroft DAV ACA Spring Manager Training Saturday - Friday, January 10 - 16th Durant N WOL Spring Move In Day Thursday, January 15th 1/2 mile Channing ATH ROC LOT Spring Contract Starts Friday, January 16th Haste WIL Piedmont Food Service Begins Friday, January 16th Bowditch Dwight FEN UC Berkeley Instruction Begins Tuesday, January 20th 2424 Ridge Road

Berkeley, CA 94709 Blake Prospect Second Spring Payment Due Wednesday, February 4th 510.848.1936 HIP www.bsc.coop Parker [email protected] Third Spring Payment Due Wednesday, March 4th Clark Kerr Dana Shattuck Oxford Ellsworth Campus UC Berkeley Spring Break Monday - Friday, March 23 - March 27th Telegraph Etna Warring Regent Hillegass Benvenue College Piedmont Cal Day Saturday, April 18th UC Berkeley Finals Monday - Friday, May 11 - 15th Spring Contract Ends Friday, May 22nd

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