Emergency Response
Name the protocol if you see or hear threatening weather (tornado, high winds, lightning, thunder, heavy rain)
Severe Weather
Large gatherings, escorting individuals from the Residence Hall, noise violations, encountering Restricted Individuals, and Sleeping in Lounges are all considered as _____
Community Disturbances
On campus, Marijuana is ____
Marijuana is not allowed on UMass Campus under any circumstances.
The location of RA Guiding Documents
Cluster folder > RA Guiding Documents
Guests may stay no longer than _____
2 consecutive nights. Guests must then wait at least 14 days before returning to the same room as an overnight guest.
Identify 2 confidential resources you can offer students when responding to a Sexual Misconduct incident
*Must get both correct to earn points
*Extra 100 bonus points for every additional correct answer
- Center for Women and Community (CWC)
- Sexual Assault Support and Advocacy Hotline (SASA Hotline)
- Center for Counseling and Psychological Health (CCPH)
- University Health Services (UHS)
- UMass Police Department (UMPD)
If it is reported to you or you notice flashing lights (police, fire, ambulance, etc) outside of a hall and you see emergency responders escorting someone out of the hall to an ambulance or police care, or the building fire alarm is activated, you should ____
*If it is during business hours, attempt to notify Lindsey first before calling the RDOC
Name this policy:
- Knock on the door, identify yourself as an RA
- Ask residents to open the door all the way. Do not enter the room. Remain in the doorway.
- Instruct residents to place all alcohol in the middle of the room and take a photo
- Collect ID information from all individuals present, regardless of their involvement
- Instruct and escort residents to the bathroom to pour out all alcohol and recycle the containers
- if a guest is uncooperative, escort the guest out of the room and building.
- Submit an incident report
Alcohol Possession
All documentation needs to be submitted by ________
9 AM the morning immediately following the incident
What sporting/recreational activities are not permitted in the Res Halls
Name 2 for points
*Extra 100 points per extra correct answer!
Including, but not limited to, ball playing, bicycle/skateboard/scooter riding, racquetball, frisbee, hacky sack, and water gun/balloon fights are not permitted in the res halls.
Name 3 signs of alcohol and/or drug intoxication
*Extra 100 bonus points for every extra correct answer
- Unclear, confusing, and/or slurred speech
- Flushed Face
- Glassy/bloodshot eyes
- Impaired motor function (struggle to walk without falling)
- Breath or clothing smells like alcohol
- Clumsy/unusual walking
Explain the process for Candles and Incense
*Must explain step-by-step to get points!
- Candles and incense (both lit and unlit) are prohibited in the residence halls
- Instruct the individual to extinguish the candle or incense if lit
- Inform the residents that candles, and incense are prohibited and that the items should be removed from the residence hall as soon as possible
- Submit an incident report, include photos if possible
Who should be contacted for a non-emergency medical concern
*Must name all 3 for full points
1. Call UHS for medical advice
2. Contact UMPD if student has been told they should go to the hospital
3. If a student is transported, contact the RDOC
RAs are expected to be in their halls from _____
"RAs are expected to sleep in their own rooms each night. RAs are expected to be in their hall from 1 AM - 7AM on weeknights and 2 AM - 7 AM on weekend nights."
*50% of staff need to be in the cluster at any given time
Each resident 21 years or older may possess _____
*Must get all quantities and sizes allowed of alcohol in order to get the points!
Twelve (12oz) bottles/cans of beer
OR
Two (750ml) bottles of wine
OR
One (750ml) bottle of hard liquor if they live in a residence hall where alcohol is permitted
Explain the Medical Concerns: Emergencies Protocol
*Must be step-by-step to earn points
- Call UMPD dispatch immediately
- Contact UHS for less severe medical issues
- Contact the RDOC
- Stay with the resident until help arrives. Try to keep the resident calm
- Once medical help arrives, keep any uninvolved individuals/spectators out of the area
- Submit an incident report
Identify 2 examples of Emergency and 2 examples of non-Emergency Insects/Rodent Incidents
*Bonus 100 points for every extra correct example you can list
Emergency:
- Bed bugs
- Bees/Wasp (if allergy noted)
- Cockroach (infestation)
-Mice/Rats (infestation)
Non-Emergency
- Lady bugs
- Dust mites/Fleas
- Cockroach (singular/few)
- Mouse/Rat (singular/few)
Explain the Missing Student protocol
(must be step-by-step to earn points)
- Attempt to contact the student via phone, online, or knocking on the door. If the roommate is present, ask if they have seen their roommate (and if they can try contacting them).
- If you cannot get in touch with the student after 15 minutes, CALL THE RDOC
- Provide context to the RD on call
- Contact UMPD to report the student missing. If requested, assist UMPD by providing a key to enter to room. Staff SHOULD NOT enter the room
- Submit an incident report
Residential Curriculum initiatives include:
- Individual Connections
- Self-Guided/Independent Learning Initiatives
- Events
Name 3 items that are not permitted in the res halls
*100 bonus points for every extra correct answer
3D printers
Air conditioners: window OR standing units (unless issued by Residential Life)
Humidifier units that connect to windows
Refrigerators larger than 3.0 cubic feet and microwaves more than 700 watts and 0.7 cubic feet
Laser pointers
Water sport items (such as water slides), pools (including inflatable and/or plastic pools), and water beds
Weapons (as outline in the code of student conduct)
List 4 examples of weapons defined by the IR manual
*Must get all 4 correct to earn points
*Additional correct answers will get 100 extra points
-Guns/firearms
- Air soft guns/pellet guns
- Bow & arrows/crossbow
- Ammunition
- Large knives (excluding small pocket knives)
- Axes
- Swords
- Machetes
- Fireworks
- Explosives
- Facsimiles (replicas of guns/fake weapon)
Name the guidelines for tapestries and wall coverings
Tapestries, pictures, posters, and other decorations may be hung on the walls and doors in a residence hall room as long as no more than 50% of a wall or door surface is covered.
Name 3 examples of non-life-threatening mental health emergencies/concerns
*100 extra bonus points for extra correct answers
- Suicidal thoughts and statements such as "I wonder about dying"
- Vague statements such as "I don't want to be here anymore"
- Confused thinking or irrational thoughts
- Thinking everyone is out to get them or seeming to lose touch with reality
- Giving away belongings and valuables
RAs must be in residence halls until ____
Thanksgiving break, Winter Break, Spring Breal, and May Commencement
What are Quiet Hours
*Must get both correct for points
Sunday - Thursday: 10:00 PM - 9:00 AM
Friday - Saturday: 12:00 AM - 12:00 PM