WELCOME TO THE RESIDENCE HALL One of the most exciting experiences a college student may have is living in a Residence Hall. An individual has opportunities to form many interpersonal relationships. Respecting the rights of other people, and a willingness to contribute to an atmosphere of cooperation and mutual respect can provide for a successful residence life experience. Kettering College (KC) recognizes the need for students to have as much freedom as possible while seeking their educational goals. The following information and suggestions are aimed at ensuring support, security, and protecting the rights and privileges of all residents. Residence Hall Community Statements 1. Entering KC is becoming a member of a community. 2. Becoming a member of the KC community implies a commitment to maintaining an environment in which these goals may be attained. 3. Being a member of this community is a privilege. 4. Sharing in this community is a responsibility. PLEASE KEEP THIS BOOK FOR REFERENCE Please keep the Residence Hall Handbook for future reference. This information is provided to acquaint students with the Residence Hall, and operational regulations of the Residence Hall. It is the responsibility of each Residence Hall student to be acquainted with the information contained in this handbook. For additional questions, contact the Resident Dean's Office or a Resident Assistant. We wish you the greatest success as a resident student at Kettering College. The information in the Residence Hall Handbook is designed to be as accurate as possible, and students admitted for or during the school year are admitted under, and are subject to the provisions of the Residence Hall Handbook. The College reserves the right to make changes as circumstances require. i TABLE OF CONTENTS Residence Hall Administration & Staff Director of Residence Hall .............................................................. 1 Residence Hall Apartment ............................................................. 1 Resident Assistants ........................................................................ 1 Desk Receptionists ......................................................................... 1 General Information Auto Registration ............................................................................ 2 Cafeteria & Fresco ......................................................................... 2 Classroom Off-Hour Use ................................................................ 2 Credit Union ................................................................................... 2 Guest Rooms ................................................................................. 2 Student I.D. Badges ....................................................................... 2 Loans (Student) .............................................................................. 2 Lost and Found .............................................................................. 2 Learning Commons (Library) .......................................................... 2 Mail ................................................................................................. 2 Motorcycles .................................................................................... 3 Parking ........................................................................................... 3 Stamps ........................................................................................... 3 Student Lounge .............................................................................. 3 Housing Facilities Air Conditioning/Heat ..................................................................... 4 Bunk Beds ...................................................................................... 4 Christmas Decorations ................................................................... 4 Concessions ................................................................................... 4 Cooking .......................................................................................... 4 Cooking Appliances ........................................................................ 4 Decorations .................................................................................... 4 Discipline and Appeals Process ……………………………………...4 Flooring .......................................................................................... 5 Guests ............................................................................................ 5 Hazardous Materials ...................................................................... 5 Ironing ............................................................................................ 5 Keys ............................................................................................... 5 Laundry .......................................................................................... 5 Lobby, Main .................................................................................... 6 Lobbies (Other) .............................................................................. 6 Medical ........................................................................................... 6 Medications .................................................................................... 6 Microwaves..................................................................................... 6 Noise Control .................................................................................. 6 Overnight Leaves ……………………………………………………...6 Reception Desk ............................................................................. 6 Refrigerators/Freezers ................................................................... 6 Repair Request .............................................................................. 7 Room Refrigerators ....................................................................... 7 Room Furniture .............................................................................. 7 ii Standards of Conduct ..................................................................... 7 Storage ………………………………………………………………....7 Trash .............................................................................................. 8 Unwanted Pests ............................................................................ 8 Windows ......................................................................................... 8 Residence Hall Policies Age Restrictions …………………………………………………….....9 Alcohol and Drug-Free Campus ..................................................... 9 Campus Dress ................................................................................ 9 Child Care ...................................................................................... 9 Clutter Free Zones ......................................................................... 9 Conduct .......................................................................................... 9 Emotional Support Animal ............................................................ 10 Fines ............................................................................................. 10 Kitchen (Lobbies) ......................................................................... 10 Lease Agreement ......................................................................... 10 Lobby, First Floor ......................................................................... 11 Movies .......................................................................................... 11 Moving Out ................................................................................... 11 Night Room Check ....................................................................... 12 Noise ............................................................................................ 12 Opposite Gender .......................................................................... 12 Passes .......................................................................................... 12 Pets .............................................................................................. 12 Property Damage ......................................................................... 12 Renter's Insurance ....................................................................... 12 Room Condition ............................................................................ 13 Sabbath ……………………………………………………………….13 Smoking ....................................................................................... 13 Space Heaters ………………………………………………………..13 Vacuum Cleaners ……………………………………………………13 Weapons ...................................................................................... 13 Withdrawing From KC .................................................................. 14 Student Life Student Life .................................................................................. 15 Activities ....................................................................................... 15 Fitness Center .............................................................................. 15 Gymnasium .................................................................................. 15 Spiritual Growth Opportunities ..................................................... 15 Campus Assembly ....................................................................... 15 Churches ...................................................................................... 15 Friday Nights ...............................................................................