Residential Life Handbook

13 Housing staff is aware that in certain situations a resident will not be observed actually consuming alcoholic beverages. Therefore, it is the responsibility of the Housing Staff and Judicial Officer to investigate cases of suspected alcohol, examine the circumstances involved, and arrive at a conclusion. If it is determined that a violation has occurred, a standard course of action will be followed. Where excessive or extraordinary disruption of residence hall life is caused by use of alcohol, sanctions will be taken to remediate the situation. Residents present in a living area where an alcohol violation has occurred will be held responsible for the conduct in that area until that time when those responsible for the violation are identified. DCB will not accept intoxication as an excuse for disruptive and disorderly behavior or for property damage. DCB reserves the right to confiscate alcoholic beverages. Empty alcohol containers are also prohibited 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. Drugs and Smoking No student or their guest may possess, distribute, manufacture, exchange, consume, use, or sell illegal or un-prescribed drugs anywhere on DCB property. Any drug or tobacco smoking paraphernalia (pipes, vape pens, hookahs, rolling papers, etc.) found will be viewed as a violation of the drug policy. In addition, any student, under the influence of illegal or un- prescribed drugs who brings attention to themselves that they are under the influence of drugs is in violation of this policy. Any student present during drug violations is also subject to this policy. Violators of the drug policy may be reported to local law enforcement officials and the college will fully cooperate. A penalty or punishment dictated by civil courts and authorities will not preclude disciplinary action by the College. Violation of this policy may result in removal from the residence halls. Fighting/Violence and Drug Violations Fighting and violence is prohibited and will not be tolerated in any form and may result in removal from the residence halls. Criminal Trespass Dakota College at Bottineau’s residence halls are not public areas. Residence hall visitors, guests, and all others not paying room and board fees are expected to respect and observe guidelines regarding visitation, usage, and occupancy of the halls. Failure to do so may result in the arrest of an individual(s) for criminal trespass or other appropriate sanctions. The North Dakota Century Code, Section 12.1-22-03, pertaining to criminal trespass is as follows: 1. A person is guilty of a class C felony if, knowing that he or she is not licensed or privileged to do so, he or she enters or remains in a dwelling or in highly secured premises. 2. A person is guilty of a class A misdemeanor if, knowing that he or she is not licensed or privileged to do so, he or she: a. Enters or remains in any building, occupied structure, or storage structure, or separately secured or occupied portion thereof; or b. Enters or remains in any place so enclosed as manifestly to exclude intruders. 3. A person is guilty of a class B misdemeanor if, knowing that he or she is not licensed or privileged to do so, he or she enters or remains in any place as to which notice against trespass is given by actual communication to the actor by the person in charge of the premises or other authorized person or by posting in a manner reasonably likely to come to the attention of intruders. Conduct of Residents Any action intended to annoy, threaten, alarm, or harm any other member of the residence hall and college community is considered a breach of the housing regulations and will not be tolerated. Students may not disturb or infringe on the rights of others, harass, or in any way malign or damage the dignity of a fellow student or the Housing staff. Lewd, obscene, and disorderly conduct is prohibited. Disagreements and conflicts will occur at times, but it is expected that all residents defuse or handle those disagreements in a mature, non-threatening, and non- violent manner. They may seek help from staff members or College community members whenever necessary. Fighting in any area of the residence halls or DCB campus will not be tolerated.