Policy
You are talking to a resident at their door and you see a Bush Light box on the wall. What is the correct response?
Remind resident of the policy, confiscate paraphernalia, write CIR, put it in AC office!
You are hosting an event and a resident wants to bring their ESA to say hello! Is this allowed?
No! ESA's are not allowed in common spaces!
A resident knocks on your door and says, "Hey we are going 'Alpha Gamma Blah Blah Blah', do you want to go with us!? The theme is Jungle, for the juice!" How do you respond?
No! You say NO! You also write a CIR about the encounter and let them know that they are breaking your boundaries and disrespecting your role by asking. Let them know you are documenting the conversation and the AC (me) might reach out for follow up.
A resident looses their key! oh no! What do you do?
Administer spare key WITH AC's permission, write CIR.
Remind them there will be a charge because of the missing key. Soon they will have the locks changed and a new key will be given after.
What King was the College named after?
St. Olaf is named after King Olaf II Haraldsson of Norway
Can a resident replace their desk chair during winter break and bring a gaming chair?
No! All furniture must stay in the building.
You want to host a Mini Bowling event in the Residence Hall, but it doesn't get approved why?
This is against policy #nohallsports
You just spent all night studying for an exam that is at 8am tomorrow. You finally go to sleep, it is 3am.....*knock knock knock* What do you do?
I will accept two answers.
Ignore. You can set that boundary, you are not on duty and they can refer to the in/out board to figure out who can assist them
BUT
If the resident is persistent in knocking please answer, and then refer them to the duty phone or just assist them. They might not have their phone so be prepared that when you open that door you are enacting in your role so please respond accordingly.
Two of your residents are yelling in the hallway about toothpaste, not asking about sharing food, and hooking up with people while locking the other one out...woof a lot to unpack. How do you respond?
Deescalate, separate the two people and talk to them individually. Then bring them back to the conversation together. Ensure they feel comfortable, and bring up roommate agreements. Write a CIR.
What percentage of students participate in Study Abroad on campus?
70%
If a guest is under the age of 18, are they permitted to stay overnight on campus?
Yes, they do need written documentation from a parent to be on campus and/or stay overnight.
You are having a Pizza Party! But the pizza was delivered and now it is gone because you didn't arrive in time :( What can be done?
Nothing !
Students who place orders from local businesses and request delivery to a residence hall are expected to meet the delivery person at the building’s designated main entry door. Residence Life is not responsible for lost, stolen, and/or tampered items.
A resident wants to friend you on snapchat, do you accept?
No! You are putting yourself in a position where you might have to do your job 😳 You might see them drinking on their story, or breaking other policies...
You hear yelling from an all boys floor from a stairwell. It is during courtesy hours. After further investigation, it turns out they are watching Sunday Night Football. You knock and let them know it is Courtesy Hours. The group of boys scoff and tell you it isn't Quiet Hours yet, and shut the door in your face. How do you proceed?
Call RA OR SHC, and then proceed. It would be helpful to have another body to help mediate the conflict. Since residents broke policy everyone will be sent home after the conclusion of the event. Be sure to write a CIR and note they were not compliant. It is important to add that note since the AC wasn't there.
ALSO: How many people are in the room is important. Remember the occupant policy.
Why did Jay Gatsby drop out of St. Olaf?
He didn't want to work as a 'janitor' to pay his tuition.
If I have a triple how many people can I have in my room?
Triple is 9 total!
You are hosting a Smores event ! What website do you use to reserve a fire pit and what wood would you use?
25 Live and wood must be provided for by facilities.
Your resident wants to eat lunch with you and your friends. What do you say?
Yes! Say yes because you are their leader and a support, this doesn't have to be everyday but they might be feeling lonely and need some connection.
A resident knocks on your door at 2am while you and your roommate are sleeping. You answer and the resident is in crisis and needs support. How do you proceed?
You go to the AC/Staff office in your building. With having a roommate you want to remain confidential.
Maybe call AC on Call if you are worried about the situation escalating. In this case do not call RA on Duty because the resident trusted you.
Inform the resident that you are calling ACoC because they are better equipped and having more professional training.
Write CIR.
After this instance you can check-in with care NOT with question.
When was the Ole Choir founded?
1912
How many times may an organization "Storm" a Residence Hall?
2 times a month in these months.. September, October, November, January, February, March, April.
You are hosting a Movie Night in the student lounge! Is this allowed?
No!
Videos/Movies no matter where they were obtained (recorded from TV, Streaming, purchased at Target, etc.), may only be shown in individual rooms of the residence halls. Do not show these in residence hall lounges.
Must be a private space with a door is how I interpret this.
Your resident says you won't write them up for drinking because they are your favorite. You can smell alcohol, they are sweaty, and are wearing a sexy nurse outfit and its Halloweekend... You aren't on duty, what do you do?
"Anyone found responsible for violating college policy regarding alcohol, illicit drugs and/or controlled substances will be subject to disciplinary action." Let them know you are going to have to call RA on Duty and appropriate other parties. Write a CIR about the encounter and let RA on Duty and other parties proceed.
A resident discloses that they were sexually assaulted prior to their arrival to St. Olaf. How do you respond?
With care.
Write a Title IX.
Write a CIR ONLY stating that a Title IX was written and submitted so I can offer you support. This information is sensitive so I do not need the residents name, just that you submitted a report about SA. Pamela will reach out to me if the student will need more support but that is not up to me or you!
After this instance you can check-in with care NOT with question.
In the 19th century, a nearby entrepreneur carved out storage caves for a beer operation near campus, leading adventurous students to sneak beer by shimmying down ropes through the ventilation ducts.
What was this called?
Brewery Hill