Residential Life Handbook

4 Maintenance Each hall has a custodian who maintains the public areas of the buildings. Students can report any maintenance problems through their RA or the Head Resident. Maintenance staff may enter rooms at any time during the day to perform normal repairs as well as emergency repairs when health and safety issues are involved. Fire, broken water pipes, and other maintenance problems that could lead to structural damage or constitute a threat to the health and safety of students are considered emergencies. Students may be required to assist by removing personal property if it interferes with access to the area to be maintained. Housekeeping, security, professional staff, and maintenance personnel may be on the floors daily at any hour to perform tasks. Please dress accordingly and appropriately. Complaints Issues concerning housing and residence life should be brought to the attention of the Resident Assistant (RA), Head Resident or Director of Student Life. Room Changes Living in Campus Housing is a great way to meet life- long friends. Many students will stay in touch with their roommates from college for many years to come. There are however instances where roommates do not want to continue sharing a room or suite. It is expected that the students try to reach an agreement or ask the Head Resident to assist in solving disputes. If the situation cannot be resolved, there are several solutions available to students. If rooms are available with other suitable roommates, new room assignments can be made, providing it is an acceptable arrangement to all students involved. If there is not an acceptable roommate and a single room is available, a student may move into that room, but will assume the added cost of single room versus a double occupancy room. All room changes must be approved by the Director of Student Life, prior to changing rooms. Documentation of the situation may be requested, and final room assignments and changes will be at the discretion of the Director of Student Life. Students who attempt to switch rooms without approval may be subject to sanctions. It is the student’s responsibility to discuss the situation with the Head Resident and Director of Student Life. Services Residence Hall Programs The residence halls offer activities for residents. These programs can be planned and implemented by students through the Residence Life staff. Students are encouraged to become actively involved in planning these events and to participate in as many as possible. Wifi/Internet Access Each room is equipped with wireless internet. Cable boxes can be leased from the IT department for a small monthly fee upon request. Students whose televisions and computers aren’t cable or Internet compatible must purchase their own equipment/adaptors, etc. Each residence hall has a lounge that is equipped with cable television. Internet access is offered at no extra charge to residents. Mail Mail is delivered to students’ rooms Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. The mail is delivered by 3:00pm by the appropriate Resident Assistant. Students receiving packages will be given a slip and can claim their package at the Business Office window during weekday business hours. Students must show ID to pick up packages. To receive mail properly and without delay, the resident should refer to their address as follows: Student Name Hall Name and Room Number Dakota College at Bottineau 105 Simrall Boulevard Bottineau, ND 58318 Parking There is a parking lot near each residence hall. Parking passes are available at the Business Office for a small fee and residents are required to park in these lots. • Do not park in posted restricted areas • Do not block any of the parking lot entrances • Do not park in any of the designated faculty, staff, visitor, or disability spaces. PARKING VIOLATIONS MAY RESULT IN VEHICLES BEING TOWED AT OWNERS/RESIDENTS/STUDENTS EXPENSE