LIVE LIKE A SAINT RESIDENTIAL LIFE LIVING GUIDE 22 0 0 2 2 0 0 - - 2 2 0 0 2 2 1 1 CONTENTS PAGE 1 WELCOME LETTER PAGE 2 MISSION/VISION PAGE 3 PROSTAFF CONTACT INFORMATION PAGE 4 RA CONTACT INFORMATION PAGE 5 SERVICES PAGE 9 HOTEL LIVING PAGE 10 COMMUNITY STANDARDS PAGE 24 TERMS OF OCCUPANCY PAGE 28 RIGHTS OF PRIVACY PAGE 35 DAMAGE CHARGE SHEETS PAGE 37 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES PAGE 41 ROOMMATES Welcome Dear Resident, Whether you are new to campus or returning for another year, welcome! We are excited you have chosen to live on campus with us this year. Our hope is that you will meet and make a number of new friends, become an active community member, and get involved within your living area. The Residential Life Living Guide is your manual to everything that Residential Life has to offer. It has been created to inform you of Residential Life policies and procedures as well as some additional information that you may find useful throughout the year. It is your responsibility to be familiar with the material in this booklet. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us or stop by the Residential Life Office. Our office is located in the lobby of Potter Hall and our email is [email protected]. The Residential Life staff is looking forward to a great year and is glad to have you on campus. Sincerely, Your Residential Life Staff 1 RESIDENTIAL LIFE SEEKS TO PROVIDE A LIVING EXPERIENCE WHICH MISSION SUPPORTS STUDENT DEVELOPMENT, ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT, AND PERSONAL GROWTH. WE AIM TO STATEMENT CULTIVATE AN ACTIVE LEARNING ECOSYSTEMS WHICH WILL FOSTER INCLUSIVE COMMUNITIES AND CHALLENGE INDIVIDUALS IN THEIR PURSUIT OF SUCCESS. EVERYONE AT MARYVILLE UNIVERSITY IS AN IMPORTANT MEMBER OF OUR RESPONSIBILITY CAMPUS COMMUNITY. RESIDENTIAL STUDENTS HAVE AN OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE DAILY IN A COMMUNITY TO THE AND CAN CONTRIBUTE TO THE SUCCESS OF ALL STUDENTS WITHIN IT. CONVERSELY, THERE IS ALSO COMMUNITY OPPORTUNITY TO MAKE CHOICES WHICH CAN TAKE AWAY FROM THE SUCCESS OF THE COMMUNITY AND INFRINGE UPON THE RIGHTS OF THE OTHER COMMUNITY MEMBERS. WHEN SUCH ACTIONS OCCUR, THE UNIVERSITY TAKES INTERVENING ACTION THROUGH THE CONDUCT PROCESS. ALONG WITH THE NEWFOUND FREEDOM OF BEING A COLLEGE STUDENT COMES RESPONSIBILITY. ALL RESIDENTS NEED TO HAVE AN UNDERSTANDING OF THE POLICIES AND REGULATIONS OF THE UNIVERSITY AND THE RESIDENTIAL LIFE OFFICE, WHICH ARE OUTLINED IN THIS GUIDE, THE HOUSING CONTRACT, AND IN THE STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT. 2 RESIDENTIAL LIFE STAFF In order to facilitate a high quality residential life program, our department has enlisted a dedicated staff who are available to assist all members of the community. Below is a list of these staff members and their contact information. Ryan McDonnell, Director of Stephanie Hare, Residential Life Residential Life Jennifer Susnic, Residential Life Coordinator Coordinator Office: Saints Hall Lobby Office: Saints Hall Lobby Ext. 9362 Office: Potter Hall lobby Ext. 6821 Ext. 6737 Muna Abdella-Hazak, Graduate , Graduate Assistant Assistant Positioned in: Saints Hall Lobby Positioned in: Potter Hall Lobby 3 RESIDENT ASSISTANTS HILLTOP APARTMENTS SAINTS HALL SUPERVISOR: RYAN MCDONNELL AND JENNIFER SUSNIC SUPERVISOR: RYAN MCDONNELL AND STEPHANIE HARE Cedar, Apartment 6: Alyiha Hernandez North Side Elm, Apartment 6: Zoe Goff First Floor, Room 110: Tiana Bowman Maple, Apartment 6: Eric Cowan Second Floor, Room 210: Destinie Jones Oak, Apartment 6: Jacob Anderson Third Floor, Room 310: Carmen Stevens Pine, Apartment 6: Marissa Thames Fourth Floor, Room 410: Katelin Voegtle East Side: POTTER HALL First Floor, Room 139: Kelsey Christman SUPERVISOR: RYAN MCDONNELL AND JENNIFER SUSNIC Second Floor, Room 239: Colton Woodson First Floor, Room 111: Soad Salem Third Floor, Room 339: Kyla Dodd Second Floor, Room 211: First Khunchan Fourth Floor, Room 439: Kyle Conston Second Floor, Room 251: Madelyn Hubbs Third Floor, Room 311: Haley Akihiro DRURY PLAZA HOTEL Third Floor, Room 351: Blake Huster SUPERVISOR: RYAN MCDONNELL AND GRADUATE ASSISTANT MARRIOTT WEST HOTEL Third Floor, Room 301: Brooklyn Taylor Fourth Floor, Room 401: Anna Chew SUPERVISOR: RYAN MCDONNELL AND GRADUATE ASSISTANT Fifth Floor, Room 501: Samera Abdella Hazak Second Floor, Room 201: Seidy Molina Sixth Floor, Room 601: Britney Lopez Third Floor, Room 301: Ethan Jackson Seventh Floor, Room 701: Tariq Harris Fourth Floor, Room 401: Trinity Brooks Eighth Floor, Room 801: Macie Farrier Fifth Floor, Room 501: Darriyon Romany After-Hours Assistance Any time the Residential Life Office is closed, there is a Resident Assistant and a professional staff member available for emergencies. RA DUTY PHONE NUMBERS The number to contact the Resident Assistant on duty after business Potter: 314-581-0956 hours will be readily available throughout all the Residential buildings Saints: 314-624-2356 as well as in the Public Safety Office. The after-hours staff members are Hilltop: 314-624-2437 available: Monday – Friday 5:00p.m. To 8:00a.m. Saturday, Sunday & Holiday Breaks 24 hours Marriott West: 314-581-0295 When you call the duty phone, please articulate where/why you need Drury Plaza: TBD assistance (e.g., lock-out or noise disturbance). If there is a Medical Emergency (or any other emergency,) call Public Safety at 314-529-9500. Of course, you can always contact 911 as well. If using a campus phone, dial 8- 911. Counseling Center 24-7 Support Line for Maryville students: 314-529-6630 and speak with their after-hours support team 4 SERVICES MARYVILLE OFFERS A WIDE VARIETY OF AMENITIES TO OUR STUDENTS . Amenities will be for all our Residential spaces, unless otherwise noted. TECHNOLOGY MAIL WIRELESS Mail addressed to students should be addressed in the following manner: The campus is wireless. All residential living spaces are wireless-equipped. Each [Student’s Name] residence hall room (except Saints Hall) 650 Maryville University Drive St. Louis, MO 63141 and apartment bedroom have one Ethernet 100 Base T network connection All mail will be available for pick up at the that allows students to connect to e-mail, M Store. The M Store hours are Monday- the Internet and all computer lab Friday from 7:30a.m - 9:00p.m.and applications. Saturday-Sunday from 10:00a.m.-7:00p.m. If you have any questions, please contact Packcity Lockers may also be used to pick the IT Help Desk at 314-529-9506. up mail 24/7, follow the instructions provided by General Services to receive your package. TELEVISION/CABLE Each residential hall has a television in the lounge. It is each student's responsibility to help keep the viewing area clean and clear of trash. Each residential living space has a cable hook-up and an all-digital and High Definition package. The use of digital or satellite systems is prohibited. 5 LOUNGES Lounges and lobbies are provided in each of the residential halls for use by residents. Sleeping in lounges or lobby areas is prohibited. Removal or misuse of lounge or lobby furniture is prohibited and the person(s) responsible is subject to a fine and/or disciplinary action. If we cannot identify the party responsible for the damage/removal of furniture, the replacement cost may be incurred by all residential students living in the building. access to these spaces may be limited based on social distancing guidelines and other guidance from public health officials. Public health guidance may evolve throughout the academic year and as a result access to common spaces may change and spaces could be closed for periods of time. Maximum capacity for each space will be posted. STORAGE DUE TO THE SHORTAGE OF SPACE, STORAGE OF PERSONAL BELONGINGS OR UNIVERSITY FURNITURE IS NOT PERMITTED. All university furniture assigned to a living space must remain in that space. Items removed from an assigned space will be considered lost and the student will be responsible for the replacement cost of missing items. VACUUM CLEANERS Vacuum cleaners may be available on a limited basis from the Residential Life Office. VENDING Students will register their name, room number and cell phone number in Residential Life Office MACHINES while using the vacuum. Vending machines are located in the lobby of each of the residential halls. If Students will need to empty the vacuum prior to money is lost in the vending machine, returning it to Residential Life. Students will have a see the M Store for refund assistance. maximum of two hours to use the vacuum. Failure to return the vacuum within the allotted time may Living in the Hotels: Snacks can also result in a fine or replacement cost of the vacuum. be purchased in the Market Pantry Vacuums are only available during office hours. located on the ground level. 6 MAINTENANCE To report a maintenance problem, please follow the instructions on the following page. Be sure you provide specific information so Facilities knows what the problem is and can respond in a timely manner. If information you provide is not complete/accurate, the requested repair will be delayed until further information is gathered. If the problem has not been fixed within three days of your work order submission, please contact the Residential Life Office so we may follow up on your maintenance request. If an EMERGENCY maintenance need arises, please contact the Facilities Office during business hours (extension 9304) or contact the Public Safety Office in the evening and on weekends. Maintenance staff members may enter a room without LAUNDRY ROOM prior notification for repairs. There is a laundry room located in all Living in the Hotels: If you live in the residential spaces: on the lower level of Marriott or Drury hotel, all maintenance each apartment building and on the first requests can be made by reporting to the floor of Potter Hall & Saints Hall.