Residential Life Handbook

11 Any resident requiring an Emotional Support Animal must contact the Director of Student Life to obtain the policy and proper paperwork prior to the animal living on campus. A committee will review the ESA application and notify the student of the decision. Wild Game/Fowl/Fish Cleaning/Dressing Policy The skinning and cleaning/dressing of wild game, fowl, or fish within the residence halls is strictly prohibited. A game cleaning station is available south of the CENEX store in Bottineau (the store is located on Highway 5 across from Subway). Wild game/fowl/fish must be properly cleaned/dressed and packaged according to North Dakota Game and Fish regulations. Individuals observed/reported violating this policy may face sanctions. Room Personalization Within reasonable limits, we encourage students to make their rooms as comfortable and attractive as possible. However, each room must be left at check- out in as good as condition as it was at check-in. For this reason, nails, duct tape, two-sided tape, screws, thumbtacks, or any other sharp objects cannot be used in walls or ceilings. Plasti-tak can be purchased from the bookstore and should be used for posters and pictures. 3M removable strips (Command Strips) are also acceptable. Stolen property is not permitted in the residence halls. Light fixtures cannot be covered with any materials. Halogen light bulbs and candles are not permitted. Decorative hangings or tapestries cannot be suspended from light fixtures and must be at least one and one- half feet from lights. Large and/or continuous tapestries, posters, or other flammable objects hung or placed in residence hall rooms that allow for rapid spread of fire are prohibited. Empty alcohol containers are not allowed within residence halls. This restriction applies to containers used for decorative purposes, can collections for recycling, furniture made from empty containers (lights, etc.), or containers saved as souvenirs. In addition, personal property that may damage or contaminate the room or result in a lack of good order is not permitted. Large rocks or blocks may not be used as door stops. Residents agree not to hold DCB responsible, and its employees and agents from any claims or damages sustained by residents or others in their room as a result of acts or omissions relating to any changes or modifications made to rooms or furnishings. This makes residents financially responsible to DCB and releases the college in the event of damage or injury. Damage caused by room personalization techniques will be assessed to the room residents. Repairs to Rooms Report immediately to your Head Resident or Resident Assistant any repairs that need to be done or any damage that has occurred in your room. Housing staff will complete a work order form. Windows/Outsides of Buildings Windows may not be used for entrance or exit to the building. Residents are not allowed to remove, modify, or tamper with the window and/or screen. If a resident is found violating this policy, sanctions may be assessed. Room occupants are responsible for screen care and window condition. Dropping, throwing, or in any manner allowing any object, liquid or solid, to be ejected from windows is strictly prohibited. Residents of a room are responsible for any object ejected from their window. Residents should be aware that leaving windows open during cold weather might cause the pipes in their rooms to freeze and possibly burst. Residents may be held responsible for any damages that result from a window being left open in their room. Engine heaters or extension cords may not be strung through windows to cars or plugged into outlets on the outside of the building. Bicycles Bicycles cannot be stored in the residence halls. There are bicycle racks around campus for storage. Please bring a chain and lock. Solicitation/Advertising/Sales/Fundraising Door-to-door sales within the residence hall are prohibited, as is fundraising, advertising and conducting business. Students representing clubs or organizations on campus will be allowed to fundraise in the halls with permission by the Director of Student Life. Literature to be distributed in the residence hall, including material pertaining to political parties or campaigning, must be approved by the Director of Student Life; it cannot be delivered door-to-door. Organizations or groups wishing to meet with specific individuals must do so in the lounge area of the residence halls.