Residential Life Handbook

17 D) A review of sanctions by the Residence Hall Appeals Board may not result in more severe sanctions for the accused student. E) A decision on an appeal will be made within ten school days of the receipt of the appeal. F) The imposition of sanctions will normally be deferred during the pendency of appeal proceedings. However, in the interests of the safety of the college community, this stay is at the discretion of the Associate Dean for Student Services. G) The decision made by the Residence Hall Appeal Board will be final. Default Proceedings A student or organization who fails to appear before a hearing board or administrator on the date set to answer or contest the charges of a violation of college regulations will be treated as being in default. The result will be that the case will be decided on the information available in the absence of the student’s statement and the default judgment may be re- examined only upon a showing by the student or organization that the absence was for a good cause. In the case of the student who has left the college rather than appearing before the hearing board, the effect of the default judgment will be: • The college informs the student in writing of the complaint as it is known without benefit of hearing and the disciplinary action that has resulted. • The same information is furnished to anyone designated by the student in connection to the incident. • Judicial Procedures Outline If students are found to be in violation of any of the rules and regulations detailed in the Residence Hall Handbook, they will be subject to sanction based on the violation and number of occurrences. . All College Student Conduct Committee Membership Associate Dean for Student Services or their designee (Chair Person), two students, two faculty and one staff member. Conduct Appeals Committee Membership One faculty member, one student member, and one college administrator. The Associate Dean for Student Services, or their designee serves on the committee in a non-voting, advisory role. The Chairperson is elected by the members. Fire, Tornadoes, Personal Safety Fire Alarms/Smoke Detectors When a fire alarm sounds you should close any open windows, leave the lights on in your room, and proceed to the nearest exit wearing a coat and hard- soled shoes. Before opening any door, you should touch it first to check for heat. DO NOT OPEN ANY DOORS THAT FEEL HOT. You should carry a towel to place over your face in case you encounter smoke. Close your door and calmly leave the building, moving to a point at least 100 yards from the building unless directed by Residence Life to move further away. DO NOT return to your room for any reason until the authorities give instructions to do so. Students should periodically check the smoke detectors in their own rooms. Fire Drills Fire drills will be held in the residence halls. Students are required to cooperate and follow evacuation procedures IMMEDIATELY when the fire alarm sounds. Rooms will be checked during the fire drills to make certain students have evacuated. Students who do not cooperate during fire drills will be sanctioned. Fire Equipment/Fire Doors Students should locate fire exits, fire alarms, and fire extinguishers on the floor where they live. Tampering with equipment and setting false alarms endangers lives. It is against the law to tamper with fire alarms or equipment. Residents or guests who tamper with the College’s fire equipment or set false alarms will be punished according to local, state, and college guidelines. Fire doors and fire escapes are to be used only in case of fire. Reporting Safety Hazards Report any fire or safety hazards to the Head Resident. In the event of a fire, never assume that the fire department has been notified. Pull the fire alarm and call the fire department. Please familiarize yourself with the following important telephone numbers: Police……………….…………………...………911 Fire……..…………...…………………………...911 Ambulance…………...……..…………………..911