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Ho No, You Di'int!
Policies and You
I'm Going to DOCUMENT the Situation
Blame It on the Alcohol
DAILY DOUBLE!
100
Can residents have drugs and/or drug paraphernalia in their room?
No.
100
Violating what University policy may effect an RA's employment status?
ANY and ALL.
100
Under what policy are residents responsible for the actions of their guests (either VU student or non-VU student)?
Residence Hall Security (Safety & Security)- NOT Guest & Escort
100
What age do you have to be to legally consume alcohol on campus?
It doesn't matter how old you are; consumption of alcohol on campus is prohibited, regardless of age.
100
When faced with an ethical dilemma, what is a good question to ask yourself to keep on the right track? HINT: we JUST covered this....
"What Would Ryan Blevins Think?" Please explain.
200
Name three prohibited items.
-Weapons -Explosives -Pets, outside the aquarium fish variety -Candles -Exposed heating elements -Live Christmas trees -Microwaves (in particular halls) -Multiple fridges
200
Are RAs held to their employment standards when off campus?
YES.
200
What policy requires residents to identify themselves upon request of a University official? (this includes YOU!)
Responsiveness
200
What is the caveat to having my neon Pabst Blue Ribbon sign in my residence hall room?
It must be out of public view. This means not being able to see if from outside your room (window & door). NOTE: Age is irrelevant; students of any age may have alcohol paraphernalia.
200
If a resident doesn't open the door in a timely manner when you knock, what policy are they violating?
Residence Hall Security (safety and security)- because they are preventing your from assisting with what is going on inside the room (preventing your ability to keep them safe).
300
How far from buildings and/or windows must I be in order to smoke on campus?
Irrelevant; Valparaiso University is a tobacco-free campus. This means that residents may not smoke in their residence hall rooms, either.
300
If an RA is found in violation of a University policy, what is the impact on the rest of the Residential Life community?
-It's disrespectful -It reflects poorly on us all -It lowers our credibility -It causes disunity -It causes resentment amongst the staff
300
Which policy states that students are expected to provide accurate and honest information to all University personnel?
Respect of Others & Responsiveness
300
May I display an empty alcohol container in my room?
Yes, as long as it is completely empty and rinsed out. Residue = possession
300
What policy states, "The residents of a particular room are responsible for what happens in their room. Therefore, it may not be in one's best interest to allow others to have unsupervised access to his/her room or to leave one's room unlocked." It also suggests that they don't loan their key to anyone.
Residence Hall Security (Safety & Security)
400
Name two restrictions on room decorating.
-Nothing affixed to the ceiling -Decorations must start 24 inches above the floor -No permanent damage to walls/floor -No prohibited items
400
How is being an RA like living in a fishbowl?
-Everybody can see you -Anyone can watch you -You are known as an RA at all times -The onlookers' view may be distorted
400
At the beginning of the year, what are visitation hours within the residence halls?
Upperclassmen: -Sunday-Thursday = 10am-1am -Friday-Saturday = 10am-2am Freshmen: -Sunday-Thursday = 10am-11pm -Friday-Saturday = 10am-1am Lounges: -24-hours by an 85% affirmative vote
400
Are you, the RA, responsible for your residents’ off campus behaviors?
No, but you can certainly check in with the student, then support and refer them to resources.
400
You walk past a room (door open) and a resident is having a great time playing Halo while sitting on the giant green chair from your lounge! You knock and ask what's going on. He is silent. still facing away from you. You ask about the chair and he turns around to look at you, but says nothing. You ask for his ID and he refuses to give it to you stating that he "isn't doing anything wrong. You have no right to be in here!" What policies has he broken so far?
Theft/Vandalism/Damage of Property & Respect of others
500
What are three reasons that propping doors is against policy?
-Safety of community -Security of belongings -Pests -Fire hazard
500
Why is it important for you as an RA to publically adhere to all University policies?
-The RA is a role model -The RA sets a standard -It makes your job easier when you have to enforce -Diminishes a tainted view of the RA position and privilege
500
Explain Complicity.
"Students are not to condone, support, or encourage the violation of a University regulation. Students are also expected to remove themselves from locations where a policy is being violated, and are encouraged to report the incident. Failure to leave an area where a regulation is being violated may result in a student being held accountable for the regulation that is being violated."
500
What do you do if you came across an intoxicated resident in your hall. (Psst! They haven't been drinking in your hall...)
-Check on their wellbeing -Call for resources as appropriate -Document
500
Randy has Tara over to study. They decide to take a break to play bachelor bingo (taking a shot every time he says she is beautiful, etc.). Pretty soon, they are full of confidence and proclaiming from their dresser top (and out the screen-less window) that each other is more beautiful than the other. You over hear their proclamations, notice it is 3am on a weekday, and proceed to knock on the door. They answer promptly and, suddenly very sober, do everything you ask. What policy violations do you document each of them for?
Tara- visitation, alcohol, quiet hours, complicity Randy- guest & escort, alcohol, quiet hours, complicity, residence hall security (screen, guest violated a policy)