Alcohol & Other Drugs
True or False: Marijuana is not recognized by the University as a legal substance even though it is legal in Maine.
TRUE! This is because the University is a federally funded institution. UNE is a smoke-free campus and this includes: vapes, tobacco products, marijuana, and electronic cigarettes.
True or False: Overnight guests must be at least 16 years of age.
TRUE: Unless accompanied by a parent/guardian, those under 18 years of age must provide a visitation approval form.
True or False: Decorative candles are allowed, so long as they are kept unlit.
FALSE: No candles are allowed, decorative or not.
True or False: Students are not required to exit the building(s) during a fire drill, but they are encouraged to do so as practice in the event there were a real emergency.
FALSE: Students who fail to exit the halls, attempt to re-enter the building without the permission of proper authorities or fail to comply with University officials will be subject to disciplinary action and the assessment of student conduct sanctions.
All residents are required to complete a _______ _______ in order to foster communication and to create common guidelines for their room.
Roommate Agreement
How many 12 ounce beers, malt beverages, or coolers is an of-age student allowed to have in their respective room/fridge at one time?
12
How many guests is a residential student permitted to have at any one time?
2
How much of the wall space is allowed to be covered in a residents' room?
1/3 (use your best judgment)
Students residing in the COVID isolation wing of East Hall should exit the back door of East (facing Freddy) and gather where?
In the staff parking spots behind Freddy.
What are the uniform campus quiet hours?
Sunday - Thursday: 9pm - 9am
Friday - Saturday: Midnight - 10am
During finals: 24 hours STRICTLY ENFORCED.
Courtesy Hours: Students have the right to ask roommates or neighbors to lower voices, stereos, etc. in an effort to study or rest. (24/7)
What are the 4 steps in recognizing the smell of and addressing marijuana incident(s)?
1. Smell of marijuana is recognized
2. Follow and pinpoint smell of marijuana
3. Once pinpointed, call another RA to confirm
4. Call Area Coordinator on Call
True or False: With COVID regulations in place at the University, non-UNE guests are not permitted in the residence halls under any circumstance (excluding: Fire Safety Officials, EMS, BPD).
TRUE! To maintain safety and uphold the COVID guidelines, non-UNE guests are not permitted in the residence halls. NOTE: Guests from other residence halls are allowed inside, but are encouraged to limit this, where applicable and must wear a mask at all times. Only ONE guest is allowed in a room at a time, while remaining socially distanced.
Fill in the blanks:
Hanging posters/pictures should be done with __________ only. Tape and other adhesive materials will remove the paint. No objects or materials may be hung on the walls within _____ inches of the ceiling.
Poster putty; 18"
Small pocket knives for personal use with blades no longer than _____ inches in length are generally acceptable.
2.5"
Should an RA need to perform a lock out, the RA is expected to...
(HINT: Keep COVID in mind)
Complete the lock out (except for those in the COVID isolation wing), wipe down key and chit box with sanitizing wipe and sanitize hands afterward.
SCENARIO: You are the RA on duty and you hear clinking of bottles coming from Sokokis 411. You approach the room and when the resident(s) open the door, you smell and see alcohol around the room. There are 5 people in the suite. What are your next steps?
1. Ask the resident(s) to open the door all the way and turn on the lights (if they are not already on).
2. Ask if the resident(s) all live in 411.
3. If not, ask how old everyone is. (NOTE: You can check birth date(s) in Advocate)
4. If one or more of those residents is under 21 and doesn't live in the suite, then this is now an incident.
5. Ask the resident(s) to bring the alcohol to the center of the room and with the assistance from another RA, escort resident(s) to the nearest sink to dump the alcohol and recycle the bottles/cans. You can ask that the common room fridge be opened. The other RA should stand in the doorway of the room/suite until this is complete.
6. RA should explain the policy to the resident(s) and ask if there are any questions. Should there be questions the RA cannot answer, they should ask that the resident(s) wait until their conduct meeting.
If Gary wants to have his girlfriend spend the weekend at UNE, but his roommate Al does not want her in the room, what should Gary do?
Guest are welcome contingent upon mutual agreement of roommates. Excessive requests for overnight guests or visitation not approved of by all residents of the room in which the guest is staying can be denied at any time by University Officials. Unresolved conflict may result in restriction of guests.
FALSE: No decorations should be hung from ceilings or smoke/sprinkler heads at any time.
What do you know about the Extension Cord policy at UNE?
1. UL-rated, surge protected power strips must be used.
2. Extension cords must be plugged directly into a wall outlet.
3. Extension cords cannot be plugged into extension cords.
Pets are not permitted in student residence hall rooms. The only exceptions to this policy are...
1. Fish in an aquarium (20-gallon max)
2. Fresh water turtles
3. Aquatic frogs and salamanders contained in aquariums
The reasonable amount of hard alcohol allowed per of-age student is 1 liter. What ABV percentage (alcohol by volume) or proof is acceptable?
40% ABV / 80 proof
SCENARIO: You are the RA on duty and you are doing a round in Avila. You notice foot traffic going in and out of room 407. You approach the room, maintaining social distance, and see that there are 4 people inside, all wearing masks. You ask who lives there and 2 of them raise their hands, one of which says to you, "this is my brother and my sister, they are visiting." What are your next steps?
(NOTE: Keep COVID guidelines in mind)
1. Explain the policy in place in regards to COVID - non-UNE guests are not permitted in the residence halls.
2. Ask where the guests are from: out of state? down the road?
3. If the guests are from nearby and drove their own vehicle, they should be asked to leave the residence hall.
3. If the guests are from far away, call the AC on Call to explain the situation - the AC will work with the Director and Associate Director to put a plan in place which will be communicated to you, the RA.
Students are encouraged to express their observances of holidays within specific guidelines. What are 2 of the 5 identifiable guidelines?
1. Live and cut trees and wreaths are prohibited.
2. Candles or other open flame/burning items are not permitted.
3. Lights must be UL Rated and the small, non-heat producing type.
4. Decorations in the public area(s) must be approved by the Associate Director of Housing.
5. Decorations must be removed prior to leaving for break(s).
Name 5 items that are prohibited in student rooms for reasons of fire safety.
1. Irons (may be used in laundry areas)
2. Plastic lamp shades
3. Space heaters
4. Halogen lamps
5. Non-UL rated lamps
6. Candles with or without wicks
7. Incense
8. Candle warmers
9. Scented oil burners
10. Live cut Christmas trees and wreaths
It is important to give complete and accurate information in a Work Order including what? (HINT: 4 criteria)
1. Detailed description of the problem
2. Date problem occurred
3. How the problem occurred (if known)
4. Location of the problem