Fire Safety
Name three items that pose a fire hazard in a residence hall.
What are candles, incense, and space heaters, etc.
"My light bulb burned out!! Is there somebody I can talk to about that?"
What is students can now submit and track their own work orders directly to the Facilities staff! Direct them to the form. If you or the students have questions, refer them to the guide sent out (also printed in offices) or ask Rachel or Garland.
These are appliance rules for 25 Foster Street. And for Lincoln Square.
What is appliances only in the common area of 25 Foster Street (with limitations). Lincoln Square does not allow any appliances (except coffee pots)
RAs must be in their buildings during these hours when on-call.
What is from 7:00pm-7:00am.
This is the goal of community-building.
What is to establish common ground among different groups of people. (Examples include programming, door-tags, getting to know residents, etc.)
I live at Lincoln Square and my friend lives at Foster. This is where we go during fire alarms.
What is the AT&T Lot across from School Street (Lincoln Square) and by the City Parking Garage (25 Foster Street).
"I really want to park on campus. Who does that? Where do I go?"
Who is the Operations office (Margaret Hillard). Operations is located at 40 Foster Street on the 1st floor.
This is the guest policy.
What is a resident student can sign in up to two overnight guests for no more than 2 nights in a 10 day period. Guests must be escorted by host throughout the building and wear guest lanyard.
A good RA does this every night at the beginning of their on-call shift.
(For Lincoln/Foster) What is check in at the Public Safety Desk, pick up and sign for mail/packages, and begin RA office hours at 7:30pm. (For Lancaster/Salisbury) What is be on campus with the duty phone charged and on.
Name at least 4 important things to consider when putting on a program.
What is student availability, location of event, budget, theme/purpose of event, resident interest/input.
"I'm new to campus. Show me the designated smoking area."
What is there aren't any designated smoking areas. Smoking is not allowed on-campus or in any of the residence halls. Students need to follow all state/federal rules regarding smoking near entrances to buildings.
"I'm worried about my friend. She seems sad all the time. Is there somebody that she can talk to?"
Who is Janet Strassman-Perlmutter or Bob Sovocool in Counseling Services.
These are the quiet hours in the Res. Halls.
What is Sunday-Thursday: 9:00pm-7:00AM, Friday-Saturday: Midnight-Noon. The Residence Halls always have 24-Hour Courtesy Hours.
The duty RA completes rounds each evening at these times.
What is one round each night around 9:30 pm on weeknights, and around 10:00pm on weekends. Then as needed based on activity in the building.
A good RA knows they can improve the chances that students will attend their events by doing this.
What is plan ahead, establish connections with the residents so that they'll come to your events, listen to their needs and provide events tailored to them.
Student can go back into the buildings after evacuating during an alarm after ____ occurs.
What is after Public Safety or Residence Life (pro-staff) gives the all clear.
"I got really sick so I didn't go to class. I really need an excused absence!! Who do I talk to about that?"
What is students should fill out an excused absence online and upload documentation. Students with questions can e-mail/talk to Chung Yang, Administrative Assistant in Student Affairs
This is the alcohol policy.
What is alcohol is permitted in residence hall rooms with closed doors. All hallways, common areas, and event spaces (such as Ballroom or 9th floor of 25 Foster are dry areas).
"Help! I'm locked out of my room. Can you help me? How?"
What is, yes, RAs can help let students in their rooms when on-call and/or during office hours. Students get one free lock-out each semester, RAs check the ID/roster, complete and sign the lock-out form and leave it for their supervisor. RA retrieves the Master key from secure location and immediately returns after the lock-out.
Explain the difference between large scale and small scale programming, and passive vs. active programs. Give examples of each.
What is large scale programs involve large groups of people (such as Finals Week dinners), while small-scale focuses more on individual groups (such as a floor program with only a section of residents). Active programs are events that students must physically attend (such as the Luau), while passive are ones that are put up for residents to receive (such as the Snowman Soup program).
Describe the RA role during a fire.
What is to get outside safely, check in with your residents, report any pertinent information via the duty phone to the ROC so that it can be relayed to the Fire Department and help manage the crowd.
I have a problem with my student loans. Who can I work with to get them worked out?
Who is Mr. Lynn Berry or Nathan Foor in the Student Financial Services Office. (Located on the 1st floor at 25 Foster Street)
This is the process when a student wants to have furniture removed from their rooms (an extra bed, a couch)
What is there isn't a process! It isn't allowed. All furniture that was in the room at check in should be there at check out in good condition
"I'm a great RA, I did all of these things on rounds!"
What is checking for safety hazards, work orders, fire extinguishers, propped doors, outdated fliers. You can also take this time to check in on residents that you do not see frequently, establish connections with residents, etc.
Describe how the resources at MCPHS University can help you make a program really special.
What is getting to know and use our campus partners! CASE, Counseling Services, Campus Life, the Dean of Students, Career Services, faculty, Peer Enrichment Tutors, or outside presenters can all provide ideas, information or assistance with programs. Using Facilities, Information Services, Public Safety to assist with programs.