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100

During opening, a resident comes in with a Gecko in a 5 gallon tank. Permitted or no? 

NO. Only fish are permitted. 

100

At what time do you call in for duty?

7pm to Prostaff 

100

Your resident needs OTC medication. What should you do?

Refer to Health Center or drug store. Do not issue meds. 

100

Name 3 resources on campus that can support students? 

Many options! 

100

A student is found in possession alcohol and they're under 21. What do you do?

Collect IDs 

Collect alcohol in middle of room

Resident dumps alcohol in bathroom sink

Recycle bottles

Submit IR

200

How much wall space can be covered in a room?

50%. Please inform students of this during floor meetings. 

200

When are rounds completed on weekends?


  • 7pm-8pm

  • 10pm-11pm

  • 12am-1am 

200

When on weekend duty, who should hold the phone overnight?

Various procedures 

200

 A resident reports items are stolen from their room. What should they do?

File police report. Ensure room is locked at all times. 

200

You notice the same guest on your floor for over a week. What do you do?

Speak with resident. Remind them of guest policy. Ask that guest leave in the next 24 hours. 

300

Can students be in possession of pepper spray?

Yes but must register with Public Safety. 

300

When you need to report an incident, who are appropriate people to notify?

Are there any folks you should not notify? 

Yes

Prostaff on Call

Your Prostaff

Public Safety 

No

Other RAs

Residents

Friends 

300

When you're on duty, why is it important you remain on the res campus? 

Ability to do rounds and respond to incidents in a timely manner. 

300

Name all confidential resources on campus.

Health Center

Spiritual Life

Counseling Center

Gina Capra 

300

During Health and Safety checks you notice an unapproved bunny. What do you do? 

Leave animal. Notify Prostaff. Write IR. 

Res Life will follow up with students about removing animal from campus. 

400

A student arrives with their favorite recliner. Can they have this or no?

No unless it's fire retardant (CAL 133 or CAL 117)

400

If you have feedback for staff (Prostaff or Public Safety) during an incident, what's the best way to relay this information? 

Incident Response Form on Wiki 

400

Why is it important to have another Prostaff member present when keying into a room?

Have support and a witness of actions while in room. Only enter during announced checks or during emergency situations (i.e., fire, suspected policy violations).

400

What is are 3 examples of self-care you can employ after a challenging incident?

Many options! Find something that works for you. 

400

A student feels unsafe walking back from academic at night. What are their options?

Walking escorts available by Public Safety. Just call or stop by 

500

Name 3 know prohibited items

Hooverboards

Cinderblocks

Waterbeds

Non auto shut-off appliances

ETC. 

500

Who is on duty for both Public Safety AND Res Life after hours?

RA, Prostaff, Dean on Call

Dispatcher, Police Officer, Sergeant, On-Call Lieutenant. 

500

A physical assault is in progress as you enter the quad. What should you do?

Call Public Safety. Control bystanders. Gather information. After PS arrives, provide all information and support bystanders, as necessary.Work with PS to support students involved in incident, as necessary.

500

It's a week day and you're approaching an incident and would love peer support. What are your options?

Call another RA

Call the RA on Duty in another area (this works WELL and I'd encourage you to utilize this option). 

500

During a routine marijuana incident, the residents present a small amount or marijuana and pipe. What do you do? 

Call Prostaff

Have resident flush marijuana
Prostaff will take pipe
Write IR