2012 - 2013 Residence Hall Handbook

2.1 Gifts, Packages, Flowers and Mail

GIFTS/FLOWERS/PACKAGES

Gifts, flowers, and packages may be delivered to the residence halls during office hours.

Packages that fit in the resident’s private mailbox are placed in their mailbox upon delivery.

Items shipped must be addressed properly and accurately in order to arrive in a timely manner.

• Contact the resident and ask for their complete mailing address.
• The complete mailing address can be found in MyChecklist. The complete address will include a private mailbox number (PMB).

Under most circumstances, the hall secretary will notify the resident via their university e-mail account that they have an item that should be picked up at the hall desk.

Packages may be picked up during business hours when the hall secretary is present. Typically, the hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to noon and 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. The resident must present a picture ID to pick up items.

Delivery Options

UPS, FedEx or DHL

When properly addressed these delivery companies deliver packages directly to the residence hall or zone office.

United States Postal Service (USPS)

Delivery of items shipped via USPS is determined by the delivery option purchased by the sender. If the sender does not purchase an option, the package is typically delivered to the residence hall or zone office. If the item is large or heavy USPS, may deliver the package to the Union Post Office. University Housing does not determine if a package is delivered to the residence hall or Union Post Office. The decision is determined by USPS.

Delivery Confirmation - If the sender purchases the delivery confirmation option, the sender receives confirmation when the item is delivered to the Fayetteville Postal Distribution Center. It is not confirmation the item has been delivered to the University campus or residence hall.

Signature Confirmation - If the sender purchases the Signature Confirmation option, USPS delivers the package to the Arkansas Union Post Office - not to the residence hall or zone office.

Once the hall secretary receives an official package notification (pink slip) from USPS, the notification will be placed in the resident's private mailbox informing the resident to pick up the package at the Union Post Office.

Box Rental at the Union Post Office

If you receive packages weekly or need to pick up packages outside of our normal business hours, you should consider renting a mailbox in the Arkansas Union from the U.S. Post Office.

MAILBOX USE

Distribution of materials through residence hall mailboxes is regulated by the following conditions:

• Student government or University Housing related business items, upon the approval of the Director for Administrative Services, might be distributed without names, addresses or postage.
• All other materials must be processed and delivered by the U.S. Postal Service.
• For your mail security, be sure you always relock your mailbox after checking your mail. Any mail difficulties should be reported to your Coordinator of Residential Education or hall secretary.
• If you are residing in a Duncan Avenue Apartment, please consult the information you received at your check-in regarding your U.S. Mail.

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2.2 Laundry Rooms

Laundry washers and dryers are provided for the sole use of residents contracted for the living unit. The coin-free mode of operations is intended to be a convenience and provide better service. Please report any machines in need of service to the hall or apartment front desk or call 575-7005. Unattended clothing left in the laundry room will be discarded weekly.

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2.3 Bed Units, Bunks, Lofts

Bed Assembly

To maximize the useful life of beds and mattresses, beds may not be removed from a student room nor disassembled. University Housing does not provide removal or storage of unwanted beds. Mattresses and box springs must remain on assembled bed frames provided by University Housing.

Waterbeds are not allowed in residence hall, suite, or apartment rooms.

Bed Bunking/Raising

Only materials provided by University Housing may be used to bunk beds.

University Housing does not distribute materials for raising beds. The use of cinder blocks, bricks, wood blocks, etc., to raise beds is prohibited. Also prohibited is the use of PVC pipe to raise beds. Acceptable bed risers are availale at local retailers.

Residents are not permitted to build free-standing loft units or loft their beds using bunk bed components. All lofts are to be rented from an outside source as described below.

The lofts available from Collegiate Concepts will accommodate beds in all halls except Buchanan/Droke, Futrall, Humphreys, Maple Hill East, Maple Hill West, Maple Hill South, Pomfret, Reid, Walton and the Northwest Quad - these halls are already furnished with adjustable wood lofts, or, in the case of Walton North, have built-in beds without metal springs.

Loft Reservation Link

Contact Collegiate Concepts from May through July to reserve your loft. Your loft will be completely set up and ready to use when you arrive. We recommend you order your loft before the end of July.

The following halls already have adjustable lofted beds and do not require rented lofts:

• Buchanan/Droke
• Futrall
• Humphreys
• Maple Hill East
• Maple Hill South
• Maple Hill West
• Northwest Quad (all buildings)
• Pomfret
• Reid
• Walton - built-in beds in Walton North, loftable beds in Walton South

Loft and Bunking Information by Hall:

• Buchanan/Droke: all beds are lofted, lofts are of wood construction and can be raised or lowered easily by one or two people without tools, although a mallet may be helpful.


• Futrall: all beds are lofted, lofts are of wood construction and can be raised or lowered easily by one or two people without tools, although a rubber mallet may be helpful.


• Gibson: bunking pins available at the front desk - bed frames are light wood construction. These frames will not fit most commercially sold bed risers.


• Gregson & Holcombe: bed frames are wood construction, with special tool to bunk - this requires a maintenance request. These frames will not fit most commercially sold bed risers.


• Humphreys: all beds are loftable, lofts are of wood construction and can be raised or lowered easily by one or two people without tools, although a rubber mallet may be helpful. For safety reasons the stabilizer bar should be in place at all times on these tall loft beds regardless if they are lofted or NOT. If the bed is set low then the bar needs to be on the top, if the bed is lofted then the bar needs to be on the bottom. See detailed instructions here.


• Maple Hill East: all beds are loftable, lofts are of wood construction and can be raised or lowered easily by one or two people without tools, although a rubber mallet may be helpful. For safety reasons the stabilizer bar should be in place at all times on these tall loft beds regardless if they are lofted or NOT. If the bed is set low then the bar needs to be on the top, if the bed is lofted then the bar needs to be on the bottom. See detailed instructions here.


• Maple Hill South Floors 1 & 2: all beds are lofted, lofts are of wood construction and can be raised or lowered easily by one or two people without tools, although a mallet may be helpful.


• Maple Hill South Floors 3 & 4: all beds are loftable, lofts are of wood construction and can be raised or lowered easily by one or two people without tools, although a rubber mallet may be helpful. For safety reasons the stabilizer bar should be in place at all times on these tall loft beds regardless if they are lofted or NOT. If the bed is set low then the bar needs to be on the top, if the bed is lofted then the bar needs to be on the bottom. See detailed instructions here.


• Maple Hill West: all beds are loftable, lofts are of wood construction and can be raised or lowered easily by one or two people without tools, although a rubber mallet may be helpful. For safety reasons the stabilizer bar should be in place at all times on these tall loft beds regardless if they are lofted or NOT. If the bed is set low then the bar needs to be on the top, if the bed is lofted then the bar needs to be on the bottom. See detailed instructions here.


• Northwest Quad: beds are lofted with large desk top below, lofts are wood construction - will require tools and additional help to unloft.


• Pomfret: all beds are lofted, lofts are of wood construction and can be raised or lowered easily by one or two people without tools, although a mallet may be helpful.


• Reid: all beds are lofted, lofts are of wood construction and can be raised or lowered easily by one or two people without tools, although a rubber mallet may be helpful.


• Walton North: Beds are built-in - the mattresses rest on a large dresser unit and do not have metal springs.


• Walton South: all beds are loftable, lofts are of wood construction and can be raised or lowered easily by one or two people without tools, although a rubber mallet may be helpful. For safety reasons the stabilizer bar should be in place at all times on these tall loft beds regardless if they are lofted or NOT. If the bed is set low then the bar needs to be on the top, if the bed is lofted then the bar needs to be on the bottom. See detailed instructions here.


• Yocum: bunking pins available at the front desk - bed frames are light wood construction. These frames will not fit most commercially sold bed risers.

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2.4 Maintenance Requests

A maintenance request is a request for something to be fixed in your room, on your floor, or anywhere in the building. It can be something as simple as replacing a light bulb or putting your closet doors back on track, to fixing a leak in the restroom, or replacing a broken window. Unless it is a damage that you caused intentionally or unintentionally by playing games or activities, you do not have to pay anything to have the maintenance personnel make the necessary repairs.

You can turn in a maintenance request at any time, night or day by completing an online maintenance request on the Housing website.

Maintenance personnel work from 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. on weekdays. University Housing staff and maintenance personnel are permitted access to the rooms and/or apartments in order to make repairs. Students in the hallway and those with open room doors should dress appropriately.

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2.5 Microwave Ovens and Refrigerators

Microwave Ovens: You may bring a microwave oven for your room not exceeding 850 watts. Microwaves in this range are typically 0.8 to 1.1 cubic feet, and approximately 21" wide, 12" high and 15 to 17" deep.

Refrigerators: Micro fridges (refrigerator with a small microwave) are available in the Northwest Quad. If you want to bring your own refigerator, you must bring one that does not exceed 5.0 cubic feet and has an Energy Star rating of 325 kWh/year or less. Please contact University Housing if you have any questions.

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2.6 Residence Hall Telephones

POLICY SUMMARY

Telephones are provided in common areas for student to call any on-campus phone number, or off-campus to local phone numbers. Students may request a phone in their room, but a service charge will be applied to their account each semester.

POLICY OVERVIEW

• To request phone service:
  1. Students may request a phone in their room by completing an on-line maintenance request.
  2. Once the maintenance request has been received by the Administrative Secretary for Residential Facilities, she will notify the phone office and find out the room phone number.
  3. The Administrative Secretary will then email the Assignment Staff with the Student name, ID number, residence hall and room number and the phone number and contact the Accounting Manager.
  4. Assignment Staff will then bill the student's account and add the phone number to the room configuration in RMS.
• To report telephone problems the student should complete an on-line maintenance request.
• To cancel their room phone service:
  1. Within the first two weeks of install students will need to complete an on-line maintenance request asking that their phone service be discontinued.
  2. Once the maintenance request has been received by Administrative Secretary for Residential Facilities, they will notify the phone office to disconnect the phone.
  3. The Administrative Secretary will send an email to the Assignments Staff and Accounting Manager with the Students name, ID number, residence hall, room number and date to stop billing.
  4. The Assignments Staff will then remove the phone number from the room configuration in RMS.
• To transfer service because of move:
  1. Student completes a maintenance request on-line.
  2. The Administrative Secretary will notify student they will be billed a $25 transfer charge to their student account.
  3. If student still requests a transfer, the Administrative Secretary will notify the phone office, Accounting Manager and Assignments Staff.
  4. Assignments Staff will post the charge to the student account and correct the information in room configuration in RMS.
• Telephones in common areas are provided for students to call other on campus numbers (8-xxxx for residence hall number or 5-xxxx for other on campus numbers) and off-campus local numbers (9+ the local number) at no charge.
• Phones in common areas do have 911 capabilities.

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2.7 Living with Roommates

It is likely that the first person you meet on this campus will be your new roommate. Meeting this person will be a great learning experience in and of itself because you both will be sharing the space in which you sleep, study, hangout with friends and relax.

Having a great experience as roommates requires communication, openness, honesty, respect and flexibility. Communicating upfront about each other's needs, schedules and concerns is very important to creating a positive living environment. A Roommate Agreement is an excellent way for both occupants to understand each other and serves as a tool for discussing issues that may arise later in the semester. From sharing clothes to having visitors -- it is important that ground rules are established as soon as you both move in! Remember: RESPECT of each other as individuals is KEY!

ROOMMATE AGREEMENTS

Roommate Agreements will be provided by your Resident Assistant. You are responsible for establishing a meeting with your new roommate during the first few days after move-in. You and your roommate should talk through the information and establish some rules or standards for living together. This agreement needs to be signed and dated by both roommates and returned to your Resident Assistant (RA). The RA will then review the agreement and may even choose to discuss the information with both of you.

BASIC RIGHTS OF A ROOMMATE

1. The right to read, study and sleep free from unreasonable noise and other distractions
2. The right to expect that one's personal belongings will be respected and used only with permission
3. The right to a clean living space
4. The right to free access to your room, personal space and facilities without pressure from your roommate
5. The right to privacy--from your roommate (reasonable) and their guests
6. The right to address grievances
7. The right to be free of fear of intimidation, physical and/or emotional harm
8. The right to be free of peer pressure or ridicule
9. The right to live in a secure environment
10. The right to have individual differences respected

TOPICS FOR DISCUSSION WITH YOUR ROOMMATE

"Somebody's been eating my food!"

May roommates borrow food from one another? If so, how soon should it be replaced or paid for?

"QUIET! I'm trying to get some sleep!"

When do you typically go to bed and wake up? How about having a light on while the other roommate is asleep?

"This place is a mess!"

What are your standards of cleanliness? How clean should the room be kept?

"Hold it down - I'm trying to study!"

What's your definition of noise? What's loud and what isn't? What kind of music do you like to listen to? At what times should noise be minimized so others may study or sleep? Is absolute quiet needed in order to study?

"Meet our new roomie!"

How do you feel about an overnight guest? How often may guests come and how long may guests stay? Where do guests sleep? Is there a difference between guests and boyfriends/girlfriends staying the night? How often may they stay (depending on the visitation restrictions of the hall)?

"Isn't that my jacket?"

What about sharing and borrowing personal items such as clothes, CDs, books, etc.? Are items such as stereos, TVs or the microwave off limits or for mutual use? Is permission required for no items, all items, or just certain ones?

"Your beer can collection is blocking the TV."

How do you feel about smoking and drinking? How comfortable are you with a roommate possibly violating University or Hall policy?

ROOMMATE RELATIONS

Roommates who value and exercise mutual respect and consideration for one another are much more likely to have a successful and lasting roommate relationship.

• Get to know your roommate and neighbors. This will help you anticipate each others' individual needs and schedules, and encourage cooperative behaviors.
• Become familiar with housing policies, procedures and resources available to you within your residence hall.
• Be respectful of others' personal belongings and space, and encourage the same respect toward your space and property.

CONFLICT MEDIATION WITH ROOMMATES

An integral part of community living is learning to resolve concerns and issues in an appropriate and effective manner. Conflict is part of life. Dealing with conflict as a student can be challenging, especially when the conflict is with someone you interact with each day. When trying to address a concern, or resolve a conflict, here are some things to keep in mind:

• When a conflict arises, talk with the other party regarding your concerns. Chances are they may not even know their behaviors are affecting you.
• Try not to procrastinate from resolving the problem...avoiding conflicts usually means they will escalate and become more difficult to address later.
• Find a time and place when and where you will both be able to comfortably and openly discuss your concerns.

STUCK? NEED HELP GETTING THROUGH A PROBLEM OR CONFLICT WITH A ROOMMATE OR NEIGHBOR?

If you are uncomfortable speaking with your roommate regarding a conflict, contact someone neutral who can assist you in your approach, or help you think through your options. Some resources to assist you include: Resident Assistants (RA), Coordinators for Residence Education (CRE), Student Success Advocates, and Counselors-In-Residence.

Your RA and/or CRE will have the contact information for the Student Success Advocates and Counselors-In-Residence.

*Confidentiality cannot be promised in matters relating to discrimination, sexual harassment, retaliation, or relating to serious misconduct or crime, or if there is imminent risk of serious harm.

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2.8 Vending Machines

Vending Machines are located on the main floor or basement of most residence halls. Refunds for faulty machines are available by contacting your hall secretary during normal business hours. The hall secretary will notify you using your university email account when the refund is available. Please report any machine in need of service to the staff at the front desk.

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2.9 What Not To Bring

Certain items we may take for granted at home can prove impractical or harmful in a group living community such as a residence hall or apartment. Some items on this list are specifically prohibited by law and/or University policy. Please note that students found with these and/or other prohibited items in their room or apartment will at least be asked to remove the item and may be subject to student judiciary action. Some items prohibited by law may be subject to immediate confiscation by University officials:

• Air conditioners - including window and portable units.
• Animals other than service animals or small, harmless fish. Aquariums can be no larger than 20 gallons.
• Candles (lit or unlit), incense and open flame/open coil activated potpourri.
• Cooking equipment with an open heating coil (toasters, toaster ovens, hot plates, etc. -- any appliance with a heating element you can touch and/or see glowing when on).
• Cordless phones and/or any electronic items that transmit on 2.4 or 5 GHz frequency that could interfere with campus wireless computer network.
• Electric blankets or bed warmers.
• Space heaters (of any type).
• Lighting fixtures using any halogen light bulbs.
• Multi-plug outlet adapters or power strips without an internal circuit breaker.
• Nails, brads, screws, etc. for walls

Removeable adhesive strips are permitted for concrete walls, "monkey hooks" are permitted for sheet rock walls, and white wall putty is permitted for all walls.

• Grills - either outdoor or indoor (including electric steam grills).
• Upholstered furniture that is not fire retardant.
• Wading pools, spas.
• Waterbeds.
• Water coolers.
• Weapons (bladed, blunt, projectile, etc.), explosives and fireworks.
• Wireless networking access points (routers).
• Other items prohibited by law and/or University policy.

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2.10 Unreasonable Noise & Quiet Hours for Finals

POLICY SUMMARY

One of the goals of University Housing is to create an atmosphere in the halls that is conducive to studying, responsible socializing, sleeping, etc. It is expected that, as good and responsible citizens in their communities, residents will adhere to being quiet and respectful of their neighbors at all times.

POLICY OVERVIEW

1. Unreasonably loud noise, defined as sound which can be heard two doors away, is prohibited.
2. During the weekend prior to and including final exam week, 24-hour quiet hours are established and cannot be altered by residents.
3. Even though all attempts will be made to make building repairs at a reasonable hour, emergency work or repairs inside or outside residential facilities may need to be completed.

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2.11 Use of Common Areas In Residential Facilities For Specific Events

POLICY SUMMARY

The Coordinator for Residence Education of each residence hall is responsible for approving the reservation of the use of common areas in his or her hall. The Duncan Avenue Apartments Office is responsible for reserving the use of common space at the apartments. Both are responsible for notifying the appropriate people regarding each reservation. Registered student organizations (RSOs), University Housing staff, or residents of the living facility will be given preference over outside entities when reserving space in a University Housing facility. All events must fall within the guidelines set by the student handbook and/or University Housing policy.

POLICY OVERVIEW

1. Areas are reserved on a first-come-first-served basis by contacting the Coordinator for Residence Education. It is the responsibility of the Coordinator for Residence Education to inform the appropriate hall government officer and Associate Director for Facilities (at 479-575-2818).
2. Outside student organizations/entities may reserve a public area of a residence hall by contacting the Coordinator for Residence Education; however, preference is always given to RSOs over outside entities.
   1. The following rooms must be reserved on Microsoft Outlook by a CRE or by contacting University Housing: Maple Hill East 144 (conference room); Pomfret B116b; Pomfret Great Room (A106); University Housing (ARKA - 410 N. Arkansas) 401, 402, and 404.
   2. The following rooms must be reserved through the Arkansas Union through the reservation website: Maple Hill East 139, 140 and 162; Maple Hill South 143, 145A and 145 B; Northwest Quad B108, and B112 (classroom).
   3. Reservations for the use of Maple Hill South Lawn and Humphreys Hall Lawn are made through Facilities Management by accessing their website, fama.uark.edu and clicking on Facilities and Outdoor Reservations.
   4. The Community Building at Duncan Avenue Apartments is reserved by contacting the Duncan Avenue Apartments Office at 479-718-7891
3. At least two weeks advance notice is required if additional equipment needs to be brought in by University Housing. University Housing does not have tables or chairs for rent.
4. For those organizations that reserve space for the purpose of handing out information about their organization, they must provide signs identifying their organization, and all people affiliated with the organization must stay behind the tables provided.
5. At the conclusion of the meeting or event, the room/area furnishings must be returned to their proper location and the room/area must be clean. A charge may be assessed if the room/area needs additional housekeeping attention after an event (excessive trash or extra cleaning required to the facilities).

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2.12 Use of Sharps Containers

POLICY SUMMARY

The proper handling and disposal of medical waste is essential to the safety of those living and working in our residential facilities. University Housing will supply "sharps" and other medical waste containers free of charge. These containers are intended for the acceptable and controlled removal of hypodermic needles and other medical waste.

POLICY OVERVIEW

1. Prior to their hall opening each semester, each Hall Secretary is responsible for acquiring a sufficient number of "sharps" and/or medical waste containers for their hall. The secretary will contact Facilities Management Office of Environmental Health & Safety to request a sufficient number of containers to accommodate each student's needs plus a minimum of one spare container for each student at all times.
2. The apartments office and all halls will maintain an appropriate supply of "sharps" and/or medical waste containers to serve their community needs. The number and type is to be determined by the secretary prior to the start of the academic year.
3. Each student utilizing this service will receive a copy of the Medical Waste Disposal program's guidelines and expectations from the Assistant Director for Facilities Administration.
4. When a full/used container is returned for an empty one, a proper replacement container should be given to the student immediately. Pending pick-up, the used container should be placed in a designated area (out of public view), predetermined by the secretary, behind the front desk of the hall. The secretary should contact the Office of Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) at 479-575-5448 to request removal of the used medical waste container. Transportation and disposal of the medical waste container is the responsibility of EH&S.
5. If a request for the removal of a used medical waste container occurs outside of the EH&S business hours, the used "sharps" and/or medical container should remain in the designated area (out of public view) at the front desk of the hall until proper removal by the EH&S can occur.

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2.14 Painting of Student Rooms

POLICY SUMMARY

In an effort to control the condition of all the student rooms on campus, rooms are painted on a routine schedule during the summer months. Apartments are usually painted as they are readied for new occupants.

POLICY OVERVIEW

1. Students are not allowed to paint residence hall rooms or apartments themselves.
2. Requests for room, apartment or common area painting will be approved on the basis of need.
3. The residence hall or Duncan Avenue Apartments office will be the contact for such a request.
4. Residential Facilities Supervisor will review each request and make a painting determination.
5. Public area painting authorization may be obtained by submitting a plan/drawing of art work or design, color schemes, time frame, plans for controlled environment (cleanliness, safety, etc.) to the Director - Residence Education and Director - Residential Facilities.

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2.15 Trash Disposal

POLICY SUMMARY

Residence hall trash receptacles or trash chutes are located on every floor in the designated trash rooms. They remain open 24 hours a day unless there is a temporary jam or circumstances warrant closing them. Residents of Duncan Avenue Apartments and managed properties should dispose of trash in the designated locations.

POLICY OVERVIEW

1. Central trash rooms are located on the ground floor of each building. Public area trash receptacles should not be used to dispose of room trash. Trash chutes are typically closed for cleaning on Thursdays from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.
2. Bulky items (cardboard boxes including pizza boxes, carpets, clothes hangers, cinder blocks, etc.) should be carried to the dock area or the outside dumpsters to avoid jamming the trash chutes.
3. Containers holding fluids should be emptied down an appropriate drain before disposal into the trash chutes.
4. Glass and/or hypodermic needles should not be thrown down trash chutes. Sharp's containers are available to properly dispose of needles. (See policy entitled USE OF SHARPS CONTAINERS).

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2.16 Appliances & Refrigerators

POLICY SUMMARY

There are electrical power challenges in any group living situation; therefore, this policy is intended to increase the safety of students by limiting the voltage/amperage used in each residence hall room. Electrical appliances are permitted in residence hall rooms if they meet the specifications outlined below, except for NWQ. Suites in NWQ are supplied with a refrigerator and microwave for residents to use.

POLICY OVERVIEW

1. Refrigerators (one per room) must not exceed 5.0 cubic feet and has an Energy Star rating of 325 kWh/year or less.
2. Refrigerators must be emptied, defrosted and unplugged during winter break. This includes Micro-fridge units.
3. All units provided by University Housing must be cleaned, defrosted and dried at check-out by the student.
4. The room occupant(s) is/are responsible for any damages to an appliance owned by University Housing.
5. Residents are limited to one refrigerator per room.
6. Microwave ovens (one per room) must not exceed 850 watts or 7.083 amps. Microwaves in this range are typically 0.8 to 1.1 cubic feet and are approximately 21" wide, 12" high and 15" to 17" deep.
7. Popcorn poppers, coffee makers, and irons may be used if they are UL approved units.
8. Stereos, computers, televisions, DVD players, video game systems and VCRs are allowed.
9. Open heating elements (e.g. hot plates) are prohibited. (No open coil electrical appliances may be used.)
10. Cooking devices such as electric skillets, deep fryers, and "George Foreman" type counter top grills are prohibited.
11. All extension cords must be UL approved and of appropriate size/gauge to safely operate appliance or device to which they are connected. For the protection of your property, University Housing recommends that surge protectors be used. Multi-plug adaptors are permitted as long as they have a round cord.
12. Space heaters, air conditioner units or similar appliances are prohibited in any residence hall room or suite.
13. Halogen lamps/bulbs are not permitted in any residence hall room, suite or apartment.
14. Contact the Assistant Director for Facilities Administration for questions regarding other appliances.

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2.17 Bicycle & Moped Storage

POLICY SUMMARY

Due to fire codes, bicycles and mopeds must not be secured to railings, signs, stairwells, ramps, etc. because they may obstruct walkways and/or hallways. This pertains to both the interior and exterior of the buildings.

POLICY OVERVIEW

1. Inquire at the residence hall office as to the whereabouts of the bicycle exterior racks around the building.
2. Only if both roommates are in favor of storing bicycles in their student room will that be an option.
3. If a bicycle or moped is found fastened to a tree or obstructing a walkway, railing, sign, stairwell, ramp, or hallway, the owner of the bicycle or moped, if known, will be contacted to remove it immediately. If the owner is not known, signs will be posted in the area in violation instructing residents that bicycles and mopeds in violation of the fire codes will be confiscated within 24 hours and stored by University Housing.
4. Bicycles and/or mopeds impounded by University Housing will be stored for 90 days. The owner can claim the bicycle or moped at the University Housing Residential Facilities Service Center. After 90 days, the bicycle or moped will be disposed of in the Trash to Treasure program.
5. Violations of University Safety and Security Policy may result in judicial action due to the potential for causing a fire hazard.

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2.18 Storage Between Semesters

POLICY SUMMARY

Residents may leave their belongings in their rooms between fall semester and spring semester if they are returning to classes for the spring semester. Room furniture and other department-owned furnishings provided in the room at time of check in, must be in the student's designated room at time of official check-out from the hall.

POLICY OVERVIEW

1. All belongings must be removed at the end of spring semester and summer session.
2. The University does not provide storage space and does not assume responsibility for theft or casualty losses of personal property.

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2.19 Disposing of Items Abandoned by Residents

POLICY SUMMARY

University Housing procedure for reclamation and disposal of abandoned student items and property.

POLICY OVERVIEW

1. All items abandoned in University Housing buildings or on the premises will be packed by assigned Residential Facilities staff and disposed of by means of the Trash to Treasure program, charitable organizations or disposed to solid waste, with the exception of bicycles; see policy entitled BICYCLE AND MOPED STORAGE IN RESIDENCE HALLS.
2. All items found in trash receptacles (including trash chutes), carts, loading docks, etc., that are of acceptable or useable condition may be "retrieved" and disposed of by donating to the Trash to Treasure program.
3. Personal property left in rooms or storage areas after the participant or conference or camp group checks out shall be deemed to have been abandoned. Summer Programs personnel will notify the Conference Administrator of said items and be given ten (10) business days to claim items. Items not claimed will be disposed of either by donation to a charitable organization or disposal to solid waste.

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