Behind the Desk
Going into a Room
Legal Laws
Among the Team
Potpourri
100
When is it okay to be behind the front desk?
Only when you are scheduled to work.
100
What should you tell residents or staff when they ask about information that you are not allowed to share?
Tell them it is confidential information, or do your best to avoid the question and change the subject.
100
When is it suggested to contact Sioux City Night Patrol?
Anytime. It is required during any room search, if you expect danger during a mediation, if you feel like you are in danger, or if there is any violence on campus.
100
What is the formula for an I-Message?
When ........ I feel............... Because.................
100
What information should remain confidential?
Information gained verbally or visually from residents/staff or resident/staff records.
200
What is not appropriate to discuss behind the desk?
Personal information, problems/incidents, and personal biases (All of these regarding yourself or residents)
200
If a resident asks to speak to you about a situation, where are the best places to speak with them? (2)
In their room or your room alone, resource room, conference room
200
What the confidentiality promise that you signed at the start of the year?
FERPA
200
When is it appropriate to tell a team member about an issue with a resident?
Only when assistance is needed with a situation.
200
If a resident asks you how to get birth control or other personal medication, who would you pass that information on to?
Refer them to a local clinic or Gretchen Hupp (student nurse on campus). Do not tell any other residents or team members about it.
300
Where is the proper place to talk about situations that need to remain confidential?
Pete's office, conference room, resource room
300
What needs to be done before keying into any residents room?
Knock three times, while saying "Residence Life" each time. Also say "Residence Life" while entering the room, if no one answered.
300
When is it suggested to call Norfolk Police Department?
At the recommendation of SCNP, when there are drugs involved in a situation, or if the situation has gotten too extreme for you and SCNP to handle.
300
What staff member is most appropriate to go to when there is an emergency? (flashing lights, extreme behavior)
Pete - follow up with Stephanie, if need be.
300
What is the best way to maintain a respectful relationship with your residents, regarding confidentiality?
Remind them that you will keep all information confidential from other residents, and you will only pass on information that you are required to tell your supervisor. Also always practice confidentiality so residents can see that you keep your promises.
400
If you know that a situation involved many people or has had many rumors started about it, how should you handle the backlash from it?
Follow up with the students who were involved in the situation, and also host a program regarding the topic (domestic violence, drug abuse, etc.)
400
How do you remove illegal/confiscated items from a resident's room?
Remove with a black trash bag. Allow SCNP to throw away if they feel comfortable. If it is kept, put it in Pete's office in the confiscated tote.
400
What information should you give away regarding a resident's privacy to a non-NECC staff member?
No personal or identifying information. You can, however, give general information that is already open to the public (for example: dates of finals, date that contracts/forms are due, guest hours, etc.)
400
How do you deal with a personal conflict between team members?
48-hour rule, keep the information between the people involved
400
When can you not promise to be confidential?
When any person is in danger of harming them self or others or if they have knowledge of others that are breaking laws or campus rules.
500
When is it okay to involve yourself in a situation?
When asked personally by a team member for assistance. (Remember - FERPA laws relate to us too, we need to be as confidential with each other as we are with our residents. Don't ask about a situation you were not involved in, and don't share about one that you were.)
500
What and when is it okay to tell a resident about a situation?
No information about the situation. You may tell them you need back up from the front desk during a major crisis, ask them to leave a crowded situation, or ask for help if you feel like you are in danger. Remember to follow up with residents, but only concerning their behalf (such as making sure someone who saw a fight isn't scared)
500
What does FERPA stand for?
FERPA: Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act
500
What is the proper process for writing an incident report?
Write the report ASAP following the incident, do not read other team members' reports, write everything in the exact way that it happened and do not include opinions in the report.
500
What is Cindy Bower's official title?
Resident Life Assistant
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