WELCOME Mission Statement of Inclusion The mission of Housing and Dining Services is to provide you with an affordable, safe and Kansas State University’s Department of Housing and Dining Services is dedicated to creating pleasant living environment that supports your ability to succeed at K-State. We’re confident a culture that welcomes and embraces students from all backgrounds. By constructing you’ll find the residence halls well-maintained and staffed with people to assist you. Our dining meaningful dialogues and educational programming within our on-campus communities, we centers offer nutritious and satisfying meals. We also provide many social, educational and strive to engage students and staff members in the exploration and celebration of identities cultural programs that enhance your experience at K-State. that align with — as well as differ from — their own. Through our continued efforts, it is our We encourage you to become involved in your new environment. Use this year to take some mission to enable students and staff alike to develop greater cultural competence in order to risks and try new activities. Students living in the halls represent diverse values, backgrounds, foster communities of justice and inclusive excellence. cultures and lifestyles. We hope you’ll challenge yourself to meet those who are different. The residence halls offer rich and unique opportunities to learn about yourself and others. From the Director Dear K-Stater, This handbook is an important source of information. It outlines policies and procedures that apply to life in the K-State residence halls. You’re expected to understand and abide by these On behalf of Housing and Dining Services, I want to welcome you to our campus community. policies, as you have agreed through your residence hall contract. This handbook also contains Our mission is to enhance the quality of life for each and every resident. Our department information about your staff and your hall’s services. Please ask a staff member if you have strongly believes living on campus positively complements your educational experience questions about these policies, procedures or other information in this handbook. outside the classroom. We have staff and services ready to assist you during the coming year. While living with us, we encourage you to meet new friends, become involved in the numerous Mission Statement activities offered and enjoy the safety and convenience of on-campus living. We will support students by engaging in collaborative relationships that encourage scholarship, community and self-discovery. By creating intentional environments of quality and care, we will Sincerely, enable students, faculty and staff to achieve excellence. Derek Jackson Director of Housing and Dining Services 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS WELCOME Mission, Mission Statement Statement of Inclusion RESIDENCE HALL DIRECTORY ......................................... Page 4 Other Important Numbers 2018-2019 RESIDENCE HALL CALENDAR ........................ Page 5 WELCOME, CONTINUED Developing a Residence Hall Community ......................... Page 6 Photo Disclosure KNOW YOUR STAFF ...................................................... Page 7 RESIDENCE HALL GENERAL INFORMATION .................. Page 8 Academics in the Residence Halls Communicable/Infectios Diseases Communication Conduct Processes and Procedures Contract Termination Desk Services Housekeeping Identification Card Keys Laundry Facilities Mail Maintenance Parking Room Checkout Procedures Roommate Conflict Room Entry/Access Room Selection and Transfers Safety and Security Self-Destructive Behavior Special Accommodations University Break Housing Vending Machines RESIDENCE HALL LEADERS........................................... Page 12 K-State Association of Residence Halls National Residence Hall Honorary Housing and Dining Ambassadors Hall Councils RESIDENCE HALL POLICIES .......................................... Page 13 Alcohol Appliances Bicycles Candles/Open Heating Elements Community Restrooms Compliance University Policies on Conduct 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS RESIDENCE HALL POLICIES, CONTINUED Damages Decorations Disruptive Behavior Drugs Elevators Fire Safety and Fire-Safety Equipment Furniture Gambling Guests and Visitors Hall and Floor Meetings Meningococcal Vaccine Policy Outdoor Activities Prohibited Indoors Pranks Quiet Hours/Noise Room, Floor and Kitchen Responsibilities Room Remodeling Guidelines Safety Smoking Tampering with University Property Technology Usage Policy Theft Threatening Behavior Unauthorized Access Violent Games Policy Voyeurism Weapons PET POLICY .................................................................. Page 18 SALES AND SOLICITATION .......................................... Page 20 DINING SERVICES ....................................................... Page 22 Menus On-The-Go Meals Meal Hours Special Diets and Needs Dining Center Entry Meal Plans and Meal Entry Guests Dining Room Decorum APARTMENT LIVING AT JARDINE ................................. Page 24 Traditional Apartments Renovated Apartments Highly Renovated Apartments Modern Apartments Contact Information K-STATE AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES ..................... Page 25 3 RESIDENCE HALL DIRECTORY Front Desks Boyd Hall 785-395-6477 Ford Hall 785-395-3136 Goodnow Hall 785-395-5150 Haymaker Hall 785-395-3710 Honors House 785-395-3936 Living Community at Jardine Apartments 785-532-3790 Marlatt Hall 785-395-3411 Moore Hall 785-395-2362 Putnam Hall 785-395-6628 Smurthwaite House 785-395-2900 Van Zile Hall 785-395-2999 Wefald Hall 785-395-3536 West Hall 785-395-3727 Other Important Numbers Emergency 911 Maintenance 785-532-6466 Derby Student Success Center 785-532-2646 Cornerstone Coffee and Bakery, Jardine Marketplace 785-532-1326 Cornerstone Coffee and Bakery, Wefald Hall 785-532-7155 Quik Cats Cliffside, Chester E. Peters Rec Complex 785-532-4913 Quik Cats Jardine Marketplace 785-532-1326 Quik Cats Kramer 785-532-7153 Quik Cats Moore Hall 785-395-2362 Quik Cats Van Zile 785-532-2287 JP’s Sports Grill, Jardine Marketplace 785-532-0844 Union Station by JP’s, K-State Student Union 785-532-1114 Overtime Grill, Kramer Dining Center 785-532-5711 The Bakery 785-532-7023 Residential Computing Helpline (ResNet) 785-532-2711 Housing and Dining Services 104 Pittman Building 785-532-6453 Toll free 888-568-5027 FAX 785-532-6855 Web address housing.k-state.edu Email [email protected] Residence Life Office 103 Pittman Building 785-532-7659 Dining Centers Derby 785-532-6483 Kramer 785-532-6482 Van Zile 785-532-6484 Jardine Jardine Apartments Office 785-532-3790 4 KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY RESIDENCE HALL CALENDAR OPENING AND CLOSING DATES 2018 – 2019 All dates are subject to change. Sunday, Aug. 12, 2018 - Residence Halls Open for Early Fall Semester Occupancy Residence halls open for early fall semester occupancy at 10 a.m. Sunday, Aug.12. Students have the option to move into their permanent residence hall assignment earlier than the official opening date (Aug. 18). Students moving into the residence halls prior to Aug. 18 will be charged a daily fee covering housing and most meals. Meals for early occupancy students will begin with breakfast on Aug. 13. Check the housing and dining services website for the dining center schedule. Saturday, Aug. 18, 2018 - Residence Halls Officially Open for Fall Semester Occupancy Residence halls officially open for fall semester occupancy at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug.18. Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018 - Labor Day Weekend - Halls Open All residence halls are open. Check the housing and dining services website for the dining center schedule. No classes on Monday, Sept. 3. Sunday, Nov. 18, 2018 - Fall Break - Halls Close Residence halls close at noon Sunday, Nov. 18. The evening meal on Friday, Nov. 16, is the last meal served. Residence halls reopen for occupancy at 1 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 25. Breakfast on Monday, Nov. 26, is the first meal served. Saturday, Dec. 15, 2018 - Winter Break and End of Semester - Halls Close Residence halls close at noon on Saturday, Dec. 15. The evening meal on Friday, Dec. 14, is the last meal served. Thursday, Jan. 17, 2019 - Residence Halls Open for Early Spring Semester Occupancy Residence halls open for early spring semester occupancy at 1 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 17. Students have the option to move into their permanent residence hall assignment earlier than the official opening date (Jan. 20). Students moving into the residence halls prior to Jan. 20 will be charged a daily fee covering housing and most meals. Meals for early move-in students will begin with dinner on Jan. 17. Students needing to move into the residence halls prior to Jan. 17 will be accommodated on a case-by-case basis. Meals prior to Jan. 17 will be available only if a dining center is serving. Check the housing and dining services website for the dining center schedule. Sunday, Jan. 20, 2019 - Residence Halls Officially Open for Occupancy Spring Semester Residence halls open for spring semester occupancy at 1 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 20. The first meal served is breakfast on Monday, Jan. 21. Check the housing and dining services website for the dining center schedule. Tuesday, Jan. 22 is the first day of class for the spring semester. Saturday, March 9, 2019 - Spring Break - Halls Close Residence halls close at noon Saturday, March 9. The evening meal on Friday, March 8, is the last meal served. Halls reopen for occupancy at 1 p.m. Sunday, March 17. Breakfast on Monday, March 18, is the first meal served. Saturday, May 18, 2019 - End of Semester -