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At the Chanute campus of Neosho County Community College, residence
life is an important part of the college experience. Students are
expected to play an integral part in creating a living environment which
is positive and allows for personal growth. Each student must be
respectful of the needs of other students. The
Residence Life office is located in Bideau Hall, ext. 265.
Residential Living
Requirements
Unmarried students under 21 years of age who are enrolled full-time and
not living with parent(s) are required to live in the college housing
when space is available. Students living in college housing must
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Housing Staff
Residence Life Coordinator
The Residence Life coordinator resides in Bideau Hall. The Residence
Life Coordinator is the resource person for students with questions or
concerns about housing. The Residence Life Coordinator supervises the
hall staff (Resident Assistants).
Assistant Residence Life Coordinator
The Assistant Residence Life Coordinator resides in NeoKan Hall.
This person assists the head with all aspects of housing and meeting the
needs of the resident students. The Assistant Residence Life
Coordinator assists in the supervision of hall staff.
Resident Assistants (RA)
Resident Assistants are live-in residential life staff. Each RA is
assigned to a specific housing wing. Their primary responsibility is to
serve as a facilitator for their living community. RAs will be a visible
presence on their wing, and serve as a resource for the students on
their wing.
Desk Assistants (DA)
Desk assistants are student employees who man the front desk in each
residence hall. Desk staff are responsible for checking in guests during
specified times each day. [ Back to Top ]
Dining Room Information
All students residing in campus housing must purchase the 19-meal plan
as part of their room and board package. All meals are served in the
cafeteria located in the Student Union. A valid student ID card must be
presented upon entrance to the cafeteria.
Dining Room Attire: Appropriate dress is expected in the cafeteria.
Shirts and shoes must be worn at all times. Students are asked to bus
their own trays.
Food Committee: If you have any suggestions or concerns about the food
service, the food committee, which is a Student Senate sub-committee, is
available to hear your concerns. The committee meets as needed
throughout the school year.
Guests: Guests may eat in the cafeteria. Meal charges are posted in the
cashier area of the cafeteria. Guests may purchase a multiple meal card
or pay cash for individual meals.
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Housing Contact / Security
Deposit
A $50, non-refundable housing deposit is required with the initial
housing contract. See the NCCC Housing Contract for specific conditions
of the contract. Housing contracts are available in the Administrative
Office in Sanders Hall. [ Back to Top ]
Residence Hall Amenities
and Services
Bulletin Boards
Bulletin boards are located in the lobby and on each wing of the
residence halls. Announcements of concern to residents will be posted,
so please check the bulletin board frequently. All advertisements must
be approved and posted by residence hall staff.
Cable TV
Cable television is provided for residence hall students free of charge.
Students must provide their own cable adaptors. Problems with this
service should be reported via email to
housing@neosho.edu.
Internet Service
Internet service is provided for a fee of $75 per semester for Bideau
Hall residents. An internet service contract may be obtained in the RA
Office in Bideau Hall and in the Administration Office in Sanders Hall.
Problems with this service should be reported to
help@neosho.edu.
Lost and Found
Any items found should be turned in to the Residence Life Coordinator.
Mail Service
Each room has an assigned mail box in the hall in which they reside.
Mail will be delivered after 5 p.m. each day. Packages will be available
for pick up in the RA Office in Bideau Hall between 8: 00 a.m. and 5:00
p.m. and from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. To insure timely mail delivery,
please encourage friends and family to use the following address format:
NAME
Neosho County Community College
801 West 10th Street, Room #
Chanute, KS 66720
Recreation Equipment
Recreation equipment, including PlayStations, games, etc, is available
for check out from the RA Office. Students must leave their Student ID
with the hall office staff. Loss or damage to this equipment must be
paid by the person who checked it out.
Room Amenities
Each room is equipped with two beds, mattresses, desks, chairs, and
cable service. Rooms in Bideau Hall are suite-style, in which residents
of two rooms share a common bathroom. NeoKan residents on each floor
share a common bathroom. Study lounges are located on each wing of
Bideau Hall. A large study room and a large game room are located on the
second floor of Bideau Hall. A common lobby lounge is located on the
main floor of Bideau Hall. NeoKan Hall has a study room on the first
floor, as well as a common lobby lounge on the first floor.
Safety and Security
The safety and security of our students is our top priority. Security
cameras are located in all hallways and common areas of each residence
hall and in various other locations on campus. A security officer is on
duty each night. Police can be reached by the blue security phones
between the residence halls and near the Student Union parking lot at
any time. The RA Office is staffed from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and from
7:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. each day. Students should contact the RA on duty
at any time for security concerns. Students should call “911” and alert
residence hall staff in the event of an emergency after office hours.
The Chanute campus is a safe campus, but the following security
guidelines are suggested:
1. Always lock the door to your room, even when leaving for a few
minutes.
2. Don’t leave valuables in lounges or study rooms.
3. Don’t keep large amounts of money or valuables in your room.
4. Do not prop open the outside doors of the residence hall.
5. Do not open windows – they are sealed closed. You are subject to a
fine for breaking the window seal.
6. Report any theft to a residence hall staff immediately.
Telephone Service
Residents must provide their own phone service and telephones.
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