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Confiscated items are stored in the RA Closet, but if a resident asks, when can they retrieve their confiscated items?
Before a long break (Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer Breaks)
If a physical assault is occurring, what step do you NOT take?
Intervene in the altercation
When, if ever, must you contact Campus Security for an incident involving alcohol on campus?
If the involved student is a minor (age 17 or under)
If multiple areas, multiple rooms, or an entire building does not have power, what should the RA do? And what do you do if it is just one outlet that does not have power?
Contact CD on Duty vs. Submit a Work Order
What is the difference between a Tornado Watch and a Tornado Warning?
Tornado watch is when conditions are favorable for tornadoes. You may continue normal activities but be aware of your surroundings and pay attention to any notifications from the PantherALERT system.
Tornado Warning: A tornado is spotted or indicated by radar
If there is a written bias statement, what should the RA do?
Document the statement; then, cover/remove the statement.
During an incident, how should you document who is present?
Collecting Passports of all students and the IDs of all guests
As an RA, who do you call when a student is arrested or cited?
CD on Duty
If you are able to, what is the FIRST step you should take during a plumbing issue?
Turn off the water supply
If classes are cancelled due to Winter Weather, what is an RA's responsibility during the workday?
Complete rounds every two hours, checking for facility concerns and ice build-up. Escalate concerns as needed.
What is the first step that you should take when at a Title IX incident?
Indicate that you are a Mandatory Reporter.
If you notice bags of trash outside of a unit, what is the FIRST step you should take as an RA?
Knock and ask residents to remove the trash
For a medical emergency, how should you request EMS, if possible?
Calling Emergency Security, requesting EMS.
What steps should you take to clean up bodily fluids or liquid that appears suspicious?
RAs should not touch bodily fluids. Instead, block off the affected areas, submit a Work Order, and contact the CD on Duty.
How do you know when it is safe to leave your shelter location during a Tornado Warning?
When Emergency Management / your CD has given the "All Clear."
If alcohol is in a room where a resident is under 21 years old, what do you do with the alcohol?
Pour it out and throw it out
What question must you clearly ask to the Student of Concern during Student in Distress protocol?
"Do you have thoughts of harming yourself or others?"
Who do you call about a Title IX incident?
CD on Duty
Sometimes Fire Alarms last a long time, or they may fall over into another protocol. You may have to wait awhile, but after how long should you wait during a fire evacuation until you notify the CD on Duty?
After 45 minutes
If the Tornado locations that are listed in the duty manual, what is the generic location that residents should go to for safety?
The lowest point of the building, and the innermost room away from windows and doors. Stairwells are also a good option.
Who should respond to the INITIAL report of a Chapter 90 incident, and how should the room be inspected INITIALLY?
The RA & SRA respond together, completing a visual search of the room
What are the three (3) kinds of animals that are permitted on campus?
Approved ESAs, Service Animals, and Fish in a 5 Gallon Tank
You must notify the CD on Duty & Security immediately of a suicide attempt that has happened within ___________.
Within 24 hours
Name three (3) resources that are provided in the RA Closet for you to use in the event of a leak.
Wet floor sign, water snakes, powder solution
Name three (3) items in the RA Closet of each residence hall that would be useful in the event of severe weather.
Flashlights, Batteries, Floor Chart, Duty Phone, Wet Floor Sign, Caution Tape, Out of Order Signs