IR Writing
Desk 101
Duty Protocol
Who's Who (Resources)
Guide to Living on Campus
100

All IRs are written in this point of view.

Third person

100

Where is the Key Audit located?

Google Drive

100

True or False: In any situation where PD/EMS enters the building, you must let a supervisor know.

True

100

True or false: ODU has free nutritionists that can help students plan healthy eating habits?

True

100

True or false: Electric scooters are allowed in residence halls as long as they aren’t charging.  

False

200

Using this is the only time you can include pronouns, biased, or informal/profane language.  

Direct Quotes

200

How do you verify a student before checking out a key to them?  

Confirm through StarRez

200

Put the following response chain in order (first to last): Housing On-Call, RA on Duty, SCL On-Call, Blue/Silver Zone On-Call

RA on Duty, Blue/Silver Zone On-Call, Housing On-Call, SCL On-Call

200

A student has 20-page paper due in 3 days and needs assistance on editing. Where should they go?

ODU Writing Center

200

Residents are allowed an overnight guest for _____ consecutive nights in a 7-day period.

2

300

This phrase is added in all caps at the end of the IR to indicate there is no further information.  

END OF REPORT

300

Where are panic buttons located?

Under the desk

300

This is where Narcan is stored in each building.  

AED Box.

300

A student reaches out to you about their mental health declining since the beginning of the semester and has shown signs of suicidal ideation. What resource could you refer to them too?  

ODU Counseling Services

300

A resident’s wall cannot be covered more than ___%.

50%

400

True or False: Responding HRL staff and PD should be listed in the Involved Parties section.

False

400

When a student loses their key, you should always email the _________ to follow up with the student.  

Assistant Hall Director

400

True or False: If a parent shows up and asks you to do a wellness check, you should guide them to the room, and let them knock, but not enter.  

False- no unauthorized person (family, friend, etc.) should be allowed beyond the lobby or have confirmation of the resident’s room number.

400

A student is struggling with their sleep schedule and is having trouble finding ways to fall asleep. What office besides Student Health could help them?

Health Promotions

400

Any item with an exposed _____ _____ is a prohibited item due to fire safety concerns.  

Heating element/heat source

500

This word is used to label the reporting party (not the Student Staff Member)in the Involved Parties section of the Maxient form.

Complainant

500

What are the four numbers used to open the gray key box?

5689

500

This federal law prevents the sharing of personal and academic information, such as if a resident lives in a residence hall or what their grades are.

FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act)

500

What must you do in order to qualify for the ODU food pantry's services?

Be a registered student

500

You can tell the difference between a surge protector (permitted) and an extension cord (prohibited) because the surge protector has an ____.

On/Off Switch

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