Residential Life Handbook

10 who have consistent violations. Room inspections will also be conducted during Thanksgiving break in November, semester break in December, and Spring break. While room inspections do not need to be announced, students may be sent reminders of possible upcoming inspections. Room inspections include: checking the fridge and microwave for cleanliness, smoke detector function, windows and screens, unreported damage to the furniture or fixtures, garbage accumulation and overall room cleanliness. Closets and drawers will not be searched unless the situation warrants it and the student is present. However, housing staff reserve the right to search without the student present in extenuating circumstances. Entry and Search of Student Rooms College policy on the privacy of student rooms stipulates that search and entry will be restricted to the following instances: a. The Dakota College at Bottineau housing contract stipulates that housing staff reserves the right to inspect rooms at any time for purposes of administering the housing contract. Rooms may be inspected for maintenance, fire prevention, safety, and rule enforcement b. When college officials reasonably fear danger to health, safety, life or property. c. When college officials have just cause to suspect a violation of housing regulations. d. The college reserves the right to confiscate any prohibited materials found during an entry or search, and impose sanctions as laid out in the handbook. The guidelines listed above will restrict arbitrary room inspections or searches. Housing staff will announce their presence before entering. Bunk Beds/Lofts/Alterations Student constructed bunk beds or lofts or other structural changes to rooms are not allowed. Altering electrical connections or fixtures is not allowed. Room furniture is not to be dismantled. Appliances The use and possession of electrical appliances in rooms are limited to the following devices: coffee makers, small microwaves, computers, clocks, fans, small refrigerators, sewing machines, electric shavers, hand-held hair dryers, radios, lamps, curling irons, DVD/Blue-Ray players, televisions, and CD players/stereos, small ice makers, and blenders. Electric heaters, sun lamps, air conditioners, freezers, toaster ovens, air fryers, slow cookers, pressure cookers, are PROHIBITED or any other cooking appliance. Violators will have unauthorized equipment confiscated and are subject to sanctions. Rooms in Mead Hall and Gross Hall are limited to one fridge and one microwave per room. Suites in Milligan Hall are provided with an apartment sized fridge and microwave. No other fridges or microwaves are allowed. Small fridges and microwaves are available for students to rent for the school year; Fall and Spring Semesters. Fridge (medium) $50/year Microwave $20/year Rental appliances are limited and will be leased out on a first-come-first-choice basis. Small appliance rental forms are available from the Resident Assistants. Hall Kitchens Cooking in residence hall rooms is limited to microwave ovens and coffee pots with an automatic shut off. All other forms of cooking appliances are prohibited and will be confiscated. Students may bring their own microwave ovens or refrigerators provided the ovens do not exceed one cubic foot/1100 watts and the refrigerators are not larger than 4.6 cubic feet. For convenience, student kitchens are located in Mead Hall and Milligan Hall for students to use. Each kitchen has a sink, refrigerator and oven/stove. Shelves are provided for students to store optional cooking appliances and it is recommended that students label their personal small appliances. Small appliances are required to be stored on the shelves provided, and not in the student ’ s room. If a prohibited small appliance is found it will be confiscated for the remainder of the semester and a sanction imposed. All personal dishes, utensils, pots and pans are to be cleaned in the kitchen only, and not in the student’s room sinks. Personal kitchen wares (appliances excluded) may be stored in the student’s room. A limited number of kitchen wares will be provided for student use in each kitchen. The student kitchens are to be cleaned after every use. Students who use the kitchen and fail to clean it or clean it inadequately may be sanctioned and can result in suspension of kitchen privileges. Cleaning supplies will be provided in each kitchen for students to use. In the event that a hall kitchen is in