Studholme College 2021 Resident Handbook Contents
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Studholme College 2021 Resident Handbook Contents Welcome ……………………………………………………………………… 3 College Tutorials Orientation and Re-orientation General Introduction ……………………………………………………. 4 Noise and Quiet Hours A brief history Communication Your College staff College Wireless Network Harmful Digital Communications Meet the Team …………………………………………………………. 5-6 Cyber Safety Negative Conduct Arriving at the College ……..…………………………………………… 7 Confidentiality and Privacy Term Dates Student Voice Parent Orientation Student Executive Your Arrival Presidential Election Te Puna Student Accommodation Portal Floor Representatives Staying late at the end of the year Inter-floor/House Shield College Awards and Competitions Your Room …………………………………………………………………… 8 Inter-College Sport and Cultural Competition Bedroom College Events and Engagement Electrical Appliances Sustainability Personal Belongings Illness or Injury Heating in Rooms Smoking Smoke Detectors Vaping Room Checks Illegal Drugs Room Furniture Alcohol Common & Shared Areas …………………………………………….. 9 Hauora & Well-being ………………………………………………. 15-16 Bathrooms Pastoral Care Act and Code Kitchens/Kitchenettes Welfare Rubbish and Recycling Concern for others Main Common Room Consent Dining Room Personal Safety The Local Loneliness and Homesickness Music Room Addiction Study/Tutorial Rooms Laundry Emergency Procedures …………………………………………… 17-18 Gym Fire Earthquake College Services ……………………………………………………… 10-11 College Lockdown Catering Threat to life on Campus Cleaning Threat to life in College Maintenance Pandemic Threat Security and Keys Illness, Accidents and First Aid Bicycles and Bike sheds Parking College Rules and Guidelines …………………………………… 19-21 Postal Mail Behavioural Rules Lost Property Community Guidelines Sports Equipment and Board games University Policies and Procedures AV Equipment Alcohol Guidelines Studholme Van Visitors/Guest Guidelines Lift Noise and Alcohol ban periods Ledges and Roof Spaces Bullying, Harassment and Discrimination Disciplinary Authority, Fines and Levies College Life …………………………………………………………….. 12-14 Living in the College Academic Support Key Contact list …………………………………………………………. 21 Resident Handbook 2021 - 2 NAU MAI, HAERE MAI Welcome It is with a warm heart that I congratulate you on This is a great time to mix with the other Colleges and becoming a member of the Studholme College family. have a bit of fun, so have a crack if you can. It is great to have you here and we hope that this will be a fun and successful year for you. It is important to remind you all that our priority is to ensure that the Studholme environment is safe and For most, this will be the first time away from home conducive for academic success. Studholme College and some will be a little apprehensive about what to provides tautoko (support) to one another so that expect. everyone achieves the best they can. You are an integral part of our College and we want to work It is OK to feel this way, we have amazing staff who together to ensure everyone is safe and successful. have travelled the road you have and are here to help and support with the adjustments. Some staff are still You will need to read this booklet thoroughly as you studying themselves and have lived in a College will be required to sign a form to say you have read before, so you are in great hands! and understood its contents. Please keep it with you so that you can refer to it as Living in a community will also be a first for most of needed. you and that can be a little weird. Sharing bathrooms with people you’ve never met before, meeting people On behalf of the Studholme College whanau, we are from different cultures, eating different food, getting excited to get to know you. used to the academic challenges of University. Please feel free to come and see us if you want to Our students mahi hard to rise to these challenges chat, if you need assistance or are worried about and a whole lot of fun is had and friendships are made anything. during the year. We have great College spirit here at Studholme and Ngā mihi throughout the year we will be calling on your gifts Johnny Nu’u | Warden of Studholme College and talents that you have boasted about in your application, to help us in our inter-college Sports, Gaming and Cultural events with other Colleges. We need you to help us to succeed. Resident Handbook 2021 - 3 GENERAL INTRODUCTION Nestled on the corner of Clyde and Dundas streets, Studholme College is owned by the University of Otago and Although Studholme still maintains close links with the is operated through the Director of Campus and Collegiate Department of Consumer & Applied Science (the new name Life Services. The Warden is responsible to the University for the School of Home Science) it now accepts students, and reports to the Director for the administration of the both women and men (the ratio depends on the numbers of College and the welfare of the residents. applications) from all faculties of the University. At Studholme, we endeavour to provide: The current 127 Clyde street site was purchased in 1928 A comfortable, safe environment. (now known as West Wing). 1961 was a big year for the A quiet place for effective study. College as It marked the unveiling of the completed main A home where discrimination against students on the building. The subsequent decades saw the acquisition of grounds of gender, religion, ethnicity or sexual houses behind the main building. The final 2008 acquisition orientation is unacceptable; as is any form of bullying, brought it to the 184 membership it is today. either physically, electronically or verbally. Studholme has the distinct honour of being the first wholly Concern for others, care and support are important to us. University-owned college. We expect our students to take responsibility for their own behaviour and co-operate with the guidelines so that the Your College staff College will be a happy and supportive community for all. Your welfare and care is a priority for all college staff. The Warden and Deputy Warden, with support from the Sub- A brief history Wardens, head the pastoral care team. Working alongside Studholme College was established in 1915 in two old them are our administrative, catering, facilities and security houses (where University College now stands) to provide staff. accommodation for students attending the School of Home Together we are here to ensure you make the most of your Science that had been opened in 1911. academic, cultural, social and active experiences offered by Studholme College and the University of Otago. It is named Studholme in honour of Colonel Studholme who had worked for the establishment of the School of Home If you need any assistance, do not hesitate to call on us. Science and had personally endowed the first chair for it. STUDHOLME COLLEGE 127 Clyde Street Dunedin North Dunedin 9016 Phone: (03) 479 5504 Duty phone: 021 286 2791 Email: [email protected] Studholme College reception office is located in the main foyer of the main building. Office hours are Monday – Friday: 8.30am – 5.00pm All enquiries can be made at reception. Resident Handbook 2021 - 4 MEET THE TEAM Johnny Nu’u Rachael Carson Lori Moodie Warden Deputy Warden Administrator Hours: 9.00am – 5.00pm Hours: 2.30pm – 10.30pm Hours: 8.30am – 5.00pm Days: Variable Days: Wed-Sun Days: Mon-Fri Phone: (03) 479 5505 Phone: (03) 479 5506 Phone: (03) 479 5504 Grant Hutton Glen Miller Allison Kerr Executive Chef Facilities Co-ordinator Domestic Services Supervisor Hours: 8.00am – 4.00pm Hours: 7.30am – 3.30pm Hours: 7.00am – 11.00am Days: Mon-Fri Days: Mon-Fri Days: Mon-Fri Phone: (03) 479 5507 Phone: (03) 479 4570 Phone: (03) 479 5504 Resident Handbook 2021 - 5 OUR DOMESTIC TEAM Our wonderful Domestic staff are on-site 7 days a week. They vacuum bedrooms, empty rubbish from floors/houses and clean the common and shared spaces. You will have a dedicated cleaner in your area so you will get to know them and they will get to know you as well! Be sure to say hello when you arrive. They generally work from 7am until 11am. OUR CATERING TEAM Our dedicated Catering staff are always up for a laugh and enjoy a bit of banter. They take tremendous pride in getting to know you, and you are encouraged to get to know them. They work 7 days a week to create tasty and nutritious meals for you to enjoy. Meal times are shown on page 10. OUR SUB-WARDENS These wonderful people are our senior students who live amongst you, providing support for you. They are your biggest cheerleaders and our after hours support. Being students themselves, they are a great source of Resident Handbook 2021 - 6 advice on how to navigate University and Studholme. ARRIVING AT THE COLLEGE From day one and beyond Academic Term Dates Throughout the year there are key dates that need to be noted. This will help you to plan a trip home during a break or any other activities you may consider doing. Semester Description Dates First Term Mon 22 February – Thurs 1 April 1st Mid-semester Break Fri 2 April – Sun 11 April Semester 1 Second Term Mon 12 April – Fri 4 June Study and Examinations Sat 5 June – Wed 23 June Mid-year Break Thurs 24 June – Sun 11 July Third Term Mon 12 July – Fri 27 August 2nd Mid-semester Break Sat 28 August – Sun 5 September Semester 2 Fourth Term Mon 6 September – Fri 15 October Study and Examinations Sat 16 October – Sat 13 November Parent Orientation Time away – Let us know if you are going to be away Prior to the College opening on Saturday 20 February 2021, from the College by recording your departure and parents of our incoming residents are invited to attend our return dates.