Residential Life Handbook

11 use, or unavailable, students may use the kitchen in another with the permission of that hall’s RA . Students residing in Gross Hall may use either kitchen with RA permission. Kitchens are a privilege to have and not a right. Kitchens will be locked to student use if they are not properly cleaned after each use. Open Flames/Flammable Items Incense, candles (even for decorative purposes), Bunsen-burner type appliances, oil lamps, torches, stoves, and barbecues/cookers are prohibited in the residence halls. Possession, ignition or detonation of any explosive device, fireworks, liquid or object which is flammable or which could cause damage by fire or explosion to persons or property are also prohibited. Aerials/Antennas, Satellite Dishes Residents may not erect or construct aerials, antennas, or satellite dishes from their room. Weightlifting Equipment Students are not allowed weightlifting equipment in their rooms. The Weight Room facility is located in Thatcher Hall . Pets Pets of any kind, with the exception of fish or aquatic animals, are prohibited in the residence hall. Aquariums may not exceed 13” H, 11” W, and 21” L or hold more than 10 gallons of water. Only fish or aquatic animals may be placed in the aquarium – no exotic aquatic or reptile species are allowed. An aquarium in a student room must be mutually acceptable to all roommates. All tanks and aquatic pets must be approved by the Director of Student Services. Any resident requiring an Emotional Support Animal must contact the Disability Support Coordinator 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 in Bottineau 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