Safety & Security
You leave your room to grab something from a friend. What should you do with your door?
Lock it, even if you will only be gone briefly.
Before going to a Halloween party, name one thing you should plan ahead.
Transportation, who you are going with, how you will get home, or how you will check in with friends.
Name one item you should keep handy for rainy weather.
An umbrella, rain jacket, or waterproof shoes.
What does 'Culture Is Not a Costume' mean?
What is an example of this?
Don't use costumes to stereotype, mock, or reduce a culture or identity to a costume.
Example: Native American Headdresses & Regalia - Wearing sacred spiritual items like war bonnets or generalized "Pocahontas/Indian Chief" outfits for Halloween or music festivals, which strips away the religious and historical significance of the regalia.
Who can you contact if you have a housing concern or question about community expectations?
Your RA or Community Coordinator, or the appropriate housing staff.
Someone you don't recognize tries to follow you through a locked residential entrance. What should you do?
Do not let them tailgate you. They should use the proper access process.
Your friend wants to leave a party alone late at night. What is one way you can look out for them?
Check in, help arrange a safe way home, and make sure they have support.
What should you do with your windows when heavy rain is expected?
Keep them closed and move belongings away from areas where water could enter.
You're unsure whether a costume makes fun of a particular culture. What's the safest choice?
Choose a different costume rather than risk stereotyping or offending others.
What are the guest policies in housing?
Guests can stay up to three days in a row, up to two weeks at a time.
When a roommate/suitemate no longer wants a guest in the room, they have the right to request for their roommate/suitemate to escort the guest out.
Who do you call when you get locked out of your room?
Community Safety Specialist (CSS)!
Someone offers you a drink, but you don't want it. Do you owe them an explanation?
No. You can decline, and others should respect your decision.
You notice water leaking from the ceiling. What should you do?
Report it promptly to housing or facilities staff and keep away from unsafe areas.
Submit a CSUF Work Order (WebTMA)!
Name two ways to stay safer while celebrating Halloween.
Examples: keep your phone charged, travel with trusted people, stay aware of your surroundings, and plan a safe ride home.
Your suitemates are using a shared space and leaving trash and personal belongings behind. What should you do to help maintain a positive living environment?
Communicate respectfully with your suitemates, work together to keep shared spaces clean, and follow up with your RA if the issue continues.
There is an emergency in your building and staff give instructions. What should you do?
What is an example of this?
Follow the instructions, move to safety, and contact emergency services when appropriate.
Example of listening to staff: fire alarm evacuations
Your friend is extremely intoxicated and difficult to wake. What should you do?
Call 911 or the appropriate emergency service immediately, stay with them, and follow the dispatcher's instructions. Do not leave them alone.
Why should you be extra careful on stairs and walkways when it rains?
Wet surfaces can be slippery and increase the risk of falling.
Your guests are being loud late at night and your neighbors are trying to sleep. What should you do?
Ask guests to lower their volume, respect quiet hours and community policies, and be considerate of neighbors.
Name two things everyone can do to help create a welcoming floor community.
Respect neighbors, communicate, look out for one another, keep shared spaces clean, and follow community expectations.
What is the CSS Number and the RA On-Duty Number?
CSS: (714) 853-4742
RA On-Duty (Suites): (714) 715-1408
What are ALL the rules of consuming alcohol in the suites?
If you are 21 and over, you can drink IN YOUR ROOM.
If your roommate is under 21, you can only drink in your room when they are NOT present.
You CANNOT drink in common spaces (your kitchen/bathroom), in the lounge or in the study space.
A severe weather alert is issued while you're heading to class. What should you do?
Check official campus and emergency communications, follow instructions, and allow extra time or adjust your travel plans.
Your roommate wants to invite several guests over for Halloween, but you aren't comfortable with it. What should you do?
Communicate respectfully, discuss boundaries and guest expectations, and seek RA or housing staff support if needed.
Name three action items from this meeting that you should complete after you leave.
Save important safety contacts, make a Halloween/social safety plan, prepare for rain and report leaks, or ask the RA questions about community expectations.