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Residence Life Policies
The following policies were developed to ensure a safe, secure
residential living environment:
Alcohol and/or Drug Use or Possession
Alcoholic beverages, including 3.2 beer and illegal drugs, are not
allowed on college grounds or in college buildings, including the
residence hall, other college housing on and off campus, or campus
parking lots. Possession of alcoholic beverages on college property and
in areas designated as college housing is a violation of college, city
and state regulations.
Persons possessing illegal drugs will be
referred to the appropriate law enforcement agency and may be dismissed
immediately from college housing and from the college.
Assignment of
Housing or Rooms
The college reserves the right to assign or reassign
housing or rooms in order to attain optimum occupancy or to accommodate
the occupants.
Room Changes
Students wishing to change rooms or
roommates must complete a “Room Change Request Form”. This form is
available from the RA Office. When changing rooms, you must check-out of
your original room and check in to your new room with residence hall
staff. Making an unauthorized room change will result in a $50 improper
check-out fee. If your roommate moves out, and if space is available,
you may be able to keep the room as a single room (at the single room
fee rate).
If your roommate moves out and you do not want to pay
for a single room, you must consolidate with another student or be
billed for a single room. [ Back to Top ]
Single Rooms
Single rooms are
available when space allows and are awarded on a first-come,
first-served basis. Sophomores are given priority in single room
selection, then freshman who submit a housing contract are considered by
date contract was received. There is an additional charge for single
rooms. See the 2004-05 NCCC Housing Contract for details.[ Back to Top ]
Bicycles/Motorcycles
Bicycles may not be stored in residents’ rooms.
Racks are provided in several locations across campus. Bicycles shall
not be ridden in the residence halls.
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Building Entry
Entering or exiting through windows is prohibited. Guests are to enter
and exit through the main front entrance only.
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Candles, Incense,
Open Flame & Electrical Appliances
Burning of candles, incense, or
any open flame is prohibited.
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Cans/Bottle Collections
For health
and sanitation reasons, collections of cans or bottles in a student’s
room is prohibited. The presence of empty alcohol containers will be
considered an alcohol policy violation.
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Check-in/Check-out Procedures
Upon moving into the residence hall, students will be checked in by
a residence hall staff member. A “Check-In Inventory and Room Condition”
form will be completed for each resident. When a student moves out of
the residence hall, he/she must officially check out with a residence
hall staff member. The original “Check-In Inventory and Room Condition”
form will be used to check the room for damages. Upon check out, the
room should be cleaned and returned to its original order, including
removing all personal items. Failure to check out with a residence hall
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Common Areas
Students are expected to treat common areas responsibly. Lobby and
lounge furniture may not be removed from its original location.
Furniture located in common areas is for the use of all residents. Lobby
furniture discovered in a resident’s room may result in a fine for the
residents of the room. Our custodial staff works hard to maintain a
clean, healthy environment in the residence halls. Students should
appreciate and respect the responsibilities of custodial staff.
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Conduct of Residents
The Residence Life Coordinator and the resident
assistants are responsible for maintaining order in college housing.
Student residents are expected to be responsible individuals, and any
vandalism, rowdiness, insubordination to college employees, or
infringement of the rights of other residents will result in
disciplinary action. [ Back to Top ]
Damage to Rooms & Common Areas
Roommates
will share equally any damages charged to their room unless one of the
roommates assumes the responsibility. When multiple residents occupy the
same room or living area, and the College cannot ascertain
responsibility for damage or loss in the room, costs shall be divided
equally among the residents of the room. If damage occurs in a common
area of college housing and the person responsible for the damage can
not be identified, the residents of the entire floor (or in the case of
the lobby, the entire hall) will be assessed for the cost of repairing
the damage. [ Back to Top ]
Decorations
Residents are encouraged to decorate their
rooms to make it home with a few restrictions. No nails, hooks, or
screws may be used. Posters may be hung, but tape marks shall result in
damage charges. Murals and contact paper are prohibited.
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Default
Students must be current in their residence hall and tuition/fee
payments. A student may be asked to move out of the residence hall if:
1. Any payment due under this contract is thirty (30) days past due
(food service may also be terminated if the default is not cured within
five (5) working days after written notice of default); or
2. The
student is no longer enrolled at NCCC or has dropped out of all classes
at NCCC, in which event NCCC may, at its option, require the student to
vacate the premises. The student will not be permitted to return to
college housing or enroll at NCCC until delinquent obligations under
this contract are paid in full or satisfactory payment arrangements are
made in writing. [ Back to Top ]
Electrical Appliances
U.L. approved appliances
with fully enclosed heating elements and/or electrical wiring are
permitted. Hot plates, halogen lamps, open coil appliances, electric
space heaters, and appliances that could “melt down” if left unattended
constitute a fire hazard and are prohibited. Wiring shall not exceed one
extension cord per electrical outlet. Use of multiple socket plugs,
running cords under carpeting and direct splicing in the electrical
outlet is prohibited. The use of U.L. approved surge protection strips
is acceptable and recommended. Small electrical appliances such as
popcorn poppers, toaster, space heaters and hot plates are also not
allowed. Microwave ovens and Foreman grills are permissible,
nevertheless, should electrical overloads occur due to the appliance,
residents will be asked to remove the appliance. Microwaves 500 watts or
less and refrigerators 3 cubic feet or less are allowed in the Student
Housing. [ Back to Top ]
Emergency Procedures
In case of an emergency, notify
residence hall staff or call “911”.
Fire
If you find fire in
any of the residence halls you should:
1. Pull the closest fire
alarm.
2. Call “911”.
3. Locate an RA or the Residence Life
Coordinator, if possible.
4. Fire extinguishers are provided in each
hallway.
5. Evacuate the building.
Tornado
Tornado Watch:
Conditions are favorable for tornados or severe weather.
Tornado
Warning: A tornado has been sighted nearby and you should go at once to
the designated area in your building. The city sirens will usually
sound, but if you see or hear a tornado, do not wait for the warning
siren. Go to your shelter area if there is time. If not, kneel on the
floor and place your hands over your head to protect yourself.
Shelter areas: Bideau Hall – first floor hallways of each wing
NeoKan
– first floor hallways of each wing
Residents are responsible for
ensuring that their guests are aware of emergency procedures.
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Fire
Codes
In accordance with state and local fire codes, combustible
materials such as large sheets of paper or fish nets are not allowed to
be draped on the walls or from the ceiling. Any floor covering other
than small throw rugs must be approved by the Director of Housing before
being placed in a room. Placement of posters on the walls, ceiling, or
closet doors is prohibited if attachment causes damages to paint or wood
surfaces. Residents will be charged the cost of restoring surface
finishes damaged by posters. Combustible materials such as gasoline,
fireworks, ammunition, and explosives are expressly prohibited in
college housing. The residence hall is equipped with fire doors which
may held open only by the existing magnetic devices and must at no time
be held open with any other blocking apparatus. The hall doors leading
directly to the outside are to be used only as emergency exists and are
not to be blocked open at any time.
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Fire Drills
A fire drill
is conducted at least once per semester and provides an opportunity for
residents and staff to practice evacuating the building and
understanding the importance of personal safety in the event of an
emergency. All persons in the building must participate in the fire
drill and evacuate the building. Residents who do not comply with this
regulation are subject to disciplinary action. Residents shall consider
any fire alarm real and evacuate the building immediately.
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Fire Equipment
In compliance with State regulations, fire
extinguishers and fire alarm equipment are installed in all buildings. A
usable fire extinguisher can be used to put out small fires. Misuse of
fire equipment, theft, damage or making equipment inoperative for
immediate use is considered a breach of state and college regulations
and may result in a $250 fine, and/or damage charges, suspension from
the college, dismissal from college housing, and criminal charges being
brought against the guilty party or parties.
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Housing Discipline
Students who reside within the residence hall system are under
contractual obligations to abide by the rules and regulations governing
residence hall living, as well as bound by the NCCC catalog and all
other College rules and regulations governing the conduct of students.
The Coordinator of Residence Life may institute penalties such as
cancellation of contract, removal from the residence hall system, moving
within the same or to a different hall, imposing a behavior contract,
restitution, or other appropriate penalties. The student may appeal the
decision of the Coordinator to the Chief Student Affairs Officer. The
appeal must be in writing and must be filed within two (2) working days
of the date the initial penalty was levied.
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Keys
Each resident
is issued one key to his/her room. Lost keys should be reported to hall
staff immediately. Replacement keys are $25. Should a student request a
lock change for any reason, the charge for the change will be $50. It is
against the law to duplicate a key. Possession of an unauthorized room
key may result in a fine and disciplinary action. A lock-out fee of $1
will be charged to students locked out of their room. See a residence
hall staff member for access to your room. Repeated lock-outs may be
subject to an increased fee for that student.
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Littering/Throwing
Objects
Littering or throwing objects from windows is prohibited.
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Painting
Painting of residence hall rooms is prohibited.
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Personal Property Liability
Neosho County Community College assumes
no responsibility for students’ or guests’ personal belongings. Many
homeowners’ insurance policies cover a student’s belongings while at
college. Students are encouraged to discuss this matter with their
parents to assure proper coverage for valuables. The College will make
every effort to insure the safety of students’ property, but it should
be understood that the College is not in any way liable for the loss,
theft, or damage to property belonging to any resident or guest.
Students are strongly encouraged to purchase personal property
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Pets
Fish are the only pets allowed in student
housing. All other animals (except service animals for the disabled) are
prohibited. [ Back to Top ]
Possession of Firearms in College Housing
Explosives
Explosives endanger the entire community and are under
no circumstances allowed on campus. Possession of explosives or any
explosive device on campus may be grounds for immediate dismissal from
college housing and the college.
Firearms
Resident students
and guests are not allowed to bring firearms into college housing.
Keeping hunting weapons in college housing or on campus is not allowed.
Fireworks
Resident students and guests are not allowed to bring
fireworks into college housing.
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Propping Doors
Propping
doors open in Student Housing presents a security risk for all residents
and is prohibited. [ Back to Top ]
Quiet Hours and Excessive Noise
Quiet
Hours are in effect from:
• 10:00 p.m. until 10:00 a.m. Monday
through Sunday
Finals week – 24 hour quiet hours
(Hours subject to
change based on student behavior)
Relocating NCCC Property/Room
Furnishings
NCCC property may not be removed from the room or
building in which they are located without the written permission of the
Residence Life Coordinator. This includes, but is not limited to, beds,
room chairs, lobby and lounge furniture, and all other NCCC property.
Residents must not remove original college furniture from his/her room.
Removal may result in the student being billed for the missing furniture
during check out. Relocation of college property will result in a fine
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Room Cleanliness
Residents are
expected to keep their room clean and sanitary. Vacuum cleaners are
available for check out in the RA Office in Bideau Hall.
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Room
Inspections
The College respects the privacy of each resident, but
reserves the right to enter and inspect student rooms for purposes of
maintenance and repair, regularly scheduled room checks, whenever it
appears College property may be damaged, or when it appears that College
policy is being violated. Residence life staff will inspect all rooms at
the end of each semester and prior to breaks. Residents are to have
their room clean upon inspection. If upon entry a violation is visible
(i.e.: lounge furniture, alcohol, etc) it will be handled through the
disciplinary process. Prohibited items may be confiscated to promote
safety and compliance with campus policy.
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Sexual Offense or Assault
In all cases of sexual offenses or assault, appropriate law enforcement
agency will be notified. Disciplinary probation or dismissal from
college housing may occur depending on the severity of the act.
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Smoke/Tobacco Free Facilities
All residential facilities are smoke
and tobacco free. Smoking is prohibited in all college facilities.
Violation will result in a monetary fine.
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Storage
Storage of
room furniture is not permitted in Student Housing. Students who leave
Student Housing must remove all belongings. Failure to remove all items
from Student Housing may result in a fine and/or disposal of items left
behind. [ Back to Top ]
Television/Stereos
The use of televisions, stereos
and other audio equipment must not disturb other residents. If they are
played too loudly, as judged by the residence life staff, the offender
may be required to remove the item from student housing. Failure to
remove a stereo, radio, television, etc. when notified by the residence
life staff may result in removal and storage by the College until it is
convenient for the owner to take it home and/or fines are paid.
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Trash
Residents are expected to take their trash to the dumpsters
located outside the residence hall. Trash receptacles inside the
residence hall are not for residents’ room trash. Fines will be assessed
if this becomes a problem. [ Back to Top ]
Vacation/Breaks
Residence halls are
closed during breaks. There is no food service available during breaks.
Detailed information on break periods is provided in the college
calendar in the front of this Student Handbook. Information on
registration deadlines for break housing will be sent to all residents
prior to the beginning of each break period. Failure to vacate the
residence hall at the designated break closing time will result in a
monetary fine. Students desiring housing over breaks must make
arrangements with the Residence Life Coordinator by the deadline.
Students may be asked to move to another building during breaks. Failure
to register to remain over a break by the stated deadline will result in
a monetary charge to the student account or denial due to lack of space
or staffing. [ Back to Top ]
Vandalism
Vandalism to College facilities or
property shall not be tolerated under any circumstances. Persons who
violate College property will be subjected to disciplinary action and
prosecution. [ Back to Top ]
Visitation in College Housing
Visitation hours are:
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10:00 a.m. until 12:00 a.m. (midnight) Sunday through Thursday |
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10:00 a.m. until 1:00 a.m. Friday and Saturday |
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All guests must sign in and leave a form of ID upon check-in. (ID’s to include, Drivers License or school ID) It will be returned upon check out. Guests will not be allowed entrance without proper ID. |
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All guests must be accompanied by a resident. If a guest is found to be unescorted, he/she will be asked to leave. |
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All guests are required to be at least 18 years of age. Anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult or legal guardian (proof of guardianship must be provided). |
Overnight Guests
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There will no overnight guests of the opposite sex. |
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All overnight guests must be approved in advance with the Residence Life Coordinator. |
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Guests must leave their ID in the Residential Life office. It will be returned upon check out the following morning. |
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Guests are allowed for no more than two consecutive nights. |
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Residents are responsible for their guest’s behavior and any room charges incurred or damages caused by their guest. All resident and non-resident students of NCCC are under the
jurisdiction of NCCC housing policies while near or in the dormitory or other college housing. Non-students who are guilty of rule infractions will lose visiting privileges. |
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Work Orders
Students may
report malfunctioning equipment or room damage promptly by emailing
housing@neosho.edu.
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Final Note
The student handbook is meant
to be a guide for students in college housing, and these regulations are
designed to protect the rights of individual privacy and to protect both
personal and college property. The administration reserves the right to
make exceptions to the written discipline procedures if deemed
necessary. Students may grieve policies they feel unfair by utilizing
the grievance procedure outlined in the student handbook. The list of
housing penalties is not meant to be inclusive. Action may be taken even
though an infraction is not written in the policies.
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