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Fire Safety
Referrals
General Rules
RA Duties
Programming
100
Name three items that pose a fire hazard in a residence hall.
What are candles, incense, and space heaters, etc.
100
"My light bulb burned out!! Is there somebody I can talk to about that?"
Who is Kari or Rachel! (You can also submit a work order on their behalf via email.)
100
What are the appliance rules for 25 Foster Street? For Lincoln Square?
What is appliances only in the common area of 25 Foster Street (with limitations). Lincoln Square does not allow any appliances.
100
When must you be in the building when you are on call?
What is from 7:00pm-7:00am.
100
What is community building?
What is to establish common ground among different groups of people.
200
Where do students meet if the fire alarm goes off in Lincoln Square? 25 Foster Street?
What is the AT&T Lot across from School Street (Lincoln Square) and by the City Parking Garage (25 Foster Street).
200
"I really want to park on campus. Who does that? Where do I go?"
Who is the Operations office (Margaret Hillard). Operations is based at 25 Foster Street in the Admissions Suite.
200
What is the Guest Policy?
What is a resident student can sign in up to two 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.
200
What should you do every night at the beginning of your 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 8:00pm. (For Lancaster/Salisbury) What is be on campus with the duty phone charged and on.
200
What are important things to consider when putting on a program. (Name at least 4)
What is student availability, location of event, budget, theme/purpose of event.
300
You must be at least _____feet away from the building in ______ minutes after the alarm sounds.
What is 50 feet from the building within 2 minutes.
300
"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 in Counseling Services.
300
What are Quiet Hours in the Residence Hall Areas?
What is Sunday-Thursday: 9:00pm-7:00AM, Friday-Saturday: Midnight-Noon. The Residence Halls always have 24-Hour Courtesy Hours.
300
How many rounds do you do each night and roughly at what time?
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.
300
What can you do to better the chances of an event going well?
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.
400
When can students go back into the buildings?
What is after Public Safety or Residence Life (pro-staff) gives the all clear.
400
"I got really sick so I didn't go to class. I really need an excused absence!! Who do I talk to about that?"
Who is Chung Yang, Administrative Assistant in Student Affairs. Do not need to speak with her directly. Can fill out an excused absence form (with documentation) in Student Affairs or via QuickLinks on my.mcphs
400
What 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).
400
What do you do with mail that is not addressed to a resident of your building?
What is check the roster of the other building and search the directory to ensure that it is not for a faculty/staff member. If neither of these generate results, you mark it RTS and bring it to Public Safety (with the plastic mail bin the other mail came in) for outgoing mail with USPS to take the next day. Return mail/packages for faculty/staff and non-residents to the Desk as well.
400
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).
500
As an RA, what is your 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.
500
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.
500
If a student wants to have furniture removed from their rooms (an extra bed, a couch), what is the process?
What is tell them it's not allowed and send them to Rachel or Kari as necessary. All furniture that was in the room at check in should be there at check out in good condition
500
What should you be doing on rounds?
What is checking for safety hazards, work orders, fire extinguishers, propped doors. You can also take this time to check in on residents that you do not see frequently, establish connections with residents.
500
Describe how the resources at MCPHS University can help you make a program really special.
What is using Academic Support Services, Counseling Services, Service Learning and Community Outreach, Student Activities, or the Dean of Students to assist with putting on a program. Incorportating Career Services, professors, Peer Mentors, or outside presenters into programs. Using Facilities, Information Services, Public Safety to assist with programs.