Rollins college community standards and responsibility code of community standards

2019 – 20 CODE OF COMMUNITY STANDARDS

CHEAT SHEET

AND GUIDE TO RESIDENCE HALL LIVING Welcome home! We hope you have a fun and successful academic year.

The role of the Office of Community Standards & Responsibility is to educate the Rollins community about the Code of Community Standards and ensure that the policies are upheld. We encourage you to read the Code of Community Standards, but for now, here is a cheat sheet of some of the policies.

ALCOHOL Rollins College abides by state law – you have to be 21 to possess or consume alcohol and students 21 and over cannot provide alcohol to minors. Our first-year residence halls are considered “dry” since the vast majority of the residents in these buildings are under the age of 21.

Regardless of age, Rollins does not allow students to have open containers of alcohol in public places (including common areas and hallways in the residence halls). For student safety, drinking games and common sources of alcohol such as kegs, funnels, etc. are not permitted.

Empty alcohol containers may also be viewed as evidence of consumption and are not permitted.

Students who drink are susceptible to risks, such as addiction, accidents or injury due to impairment, overdose, and unpredictable or violent behavior.

We want to give you the best information possible so that you can make good choices in evaluating how decisions may impact your academic and personal success.

DAMAGE TO PROPERTY & VANDALISM Damage and vandalism to personal property of others or College property will not be tolerated.

DISRUPTIVE BEHAVIOR Disruptive behavior is behavior that infringes on the rights, privileges, or property of others. It is also behavior that impedes the safety of community members. Think about how you want others to respect your rights and safety – the same principle applies to the way you treat others.

FALSIFICATION Remember that honesty is our policy!

Providing false information to a Rollins College employee or a law enforcement officer is prohibited.

Falsification of records may also be a violation of the Code of Community Standards.

FIRE SAFETY During a fire alarm or drill, the expectation is that you evacuate the building and cooperate with authorities. Acts such as deliberately or negligently activating a false alarm, tampering with fire safety equipment, hanging objects/items on a fire sprinkler, creating a fire safety hazard, starting a fire, or causing an explosion are not permitted. Students found responsible will be held financially liable for any damages and are subject to disciplinary action.

FIREWORKS, EXPLOSIVES, WEAPONS, & OTHER DANGEROUS ITEMS Rollins College takes fireworks, explosives, weapons and other dangerous items very seriously, as they pose a safety threat to our community. Students who threaten or harm others with a weapon, whether on or off campus, will be held accountable. No weapon of any kind is permitted on campus. Weapons are defined as (but not limited to): • • • • • • • • • • • •

Rifles Pistols BB guns Paintball guns Pellet guns Stun guns Squirt guns Chemical weapons Knives with blades more than 4 inches in length Slingshots Bows and arrows Martial arts weapons

IDENTIFICATION CARDS An R-card is used for more than just identification. It gives students access to their residence hall, allows students to purchase food using their meal plan, and is used to check out books from the library, among other things.

Students should accurately represent themselves with government-issued identification. It is a felony in the state of Florida to have a fake ID. Don’t take the risk!

ILLEGAL SUBSTANCES As with our alcohol policy, Rollins College abides by state law pertaining to illegal substances.

Drugs or drug paraphernalia will not be tolerated, including the illegal use of prescription and over-thecounter medication. Rollins College does not condone the misuse of any medication, whether it is prescribed or not.

One of our main concerns is that students who use or abuse illegal substances or prescription medication are receiving the help they need. Remember that the Wellness Center is a great resource for students who are struggling with alcohol or drug abuse. The Wellness Center provides confidential support and can give referrals for treatment if necessary.

REQUESTS OR ORDERS Students are expected to immediately and fully cooperate with college officials, Residential Life student staff, law enforcement, and emergency personnel in the completion of their duties. The expectation is that College officials and representatives be treated with courtesy and respect, just as you would wish to be treated.

RESPONSIBLE ACTION PROTOCOL The health and well-being of our students is our primary concern; therefore, we have developed a Responsible Action Protocol.

The Responsible Action Protocol is designed to provide students with amnesty from the hearing process for alcohol or drug related emergencies in which they seek medical attention. Students who seek assistance for an alcohol or drug related medical emergency will not be charged with an alcohol or illegal substances violation of The Code of Community Standards. In order to use the Responsible Action Protocol, a student must seek medical assistance, participate in a meeting with a conduct educator, and agree to comply with the conditions set by the conduct educator. If the conditions are met, the incident will not become part of the student’s conduct record.

SMOKING & TOBACCO USE Smoking is only permitted in designated campus smoking areas.

Electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes), personal vaporizes, or electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS) are considered to be devices that are used for smoking and are permitted for use only in the designated campus smoking areas.

For more information on the Code of Community Standards, including a comprehensive look at our policies and procedures, please visit our website: rollins.edu/csr

GUIDE TO RESIDENCE HALL LIVING In an effort to guide students through their residential experience, the Office of Community Standards & Responsibility and the Office of Residential Life & Explorations have created The Guide to Residence Hall Living. The philosophy behind The Guide to Residence Hall Living is to promote a safe, inclusive, and well-maintained learning and living environment for its students.

Simply put, its purpose is to set expectations for how you can be a good neighbor.

CLEANLINESS Students must maintain their rooms and common areas in a clean and healthful condition that meet the standards of the Office of Residential Life & Explorations. All trash must be placed in trash cans and students must not create a condition where insects, rodents, and other pests become present.

COLLEGE FURNITURE AND BUILDINGS College furnishings may not be removed from any student room or placed on balconies. College-owned furniture that has been placed in common areas or lounges may not be removed for personal use, as it is intended for use by all residents and guests. Also, personal furniture may not be stored in common areas or lounges.

FIRE SAFETY Due to fire safety concerns, power tools, electrical kitchen appliances (hot plates, toasters/ovens, etc.), halogen floor lamps, and devices using an open flame (candles, incense, etc.) are not allowed in the residence halls. Items, including furniture and lofts, must not interfere with access to room doors and windows. Student rooms are equipped with individual smoke detectors and sprinklers. Hot air, smoke, or aerosols directed toward the smoke detector may set off the alarm. If you activate or hear a smoke detector going off in a student room, immediately contact Campus Safety.

GUESTS Residents are able to have guests visit them in the residence halls with the approval of their roommates.

Residents may have a guest stay in campus housing a total of three days in any given thirty-day period.

Guests staying in excess of three days in any given thirty-day period must be approved by the Office of Residential Life & Explorations. A student host is responsible for the actions of his or her guest(s) while they are on-campus, and they must be escorted by a resident at all times.

LAUNDRY ROOMS Each residence hall has a laundry room to be used only by the residents of that community. Students must keep the laundry rooms clean by properly disposing of detergent containers, lint trap after each use, and garbage. Also, students may not

leave their laundry unattended. Laundry that is left in the laundry room for more than 24 hours will be collected and donated.

NOISE Consideration of others and mutual respect are among the most important ingredients for successful residence hall living. Noise levels which negatively affect study, sleep, or other activities will not be tolerated regardless of the time of day. Minimum quiet hours are set between 10 p.m. – 8 a.m. during the week (Sunday through Thursday), and Midnight – 10 a.m. on the weekends (Friday-Saturday).

PETS Pets other than fish in small aquariums are not allowed in the residence halls. However, some students may require a service or support animal.

Students can get information on how to get their service animal approved at the Office of Accessibility Services.

SAFETY Creating and maintaining a safe community is everyone’s responsibility. In order to preserve this safe community, cameras are in place at many residence hall entrances/exits. In addition, all entrance/exit doors of all residence halls will be kept locked 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Propping doors and/or pulling/forcing exterior doors open jeopardize the safety and security of the entire community and is prohibited.

Students should always carry their IDs and keys on them at all times. Unlocked doors contribute to theft, so students should lock their doors for their own safety and security. Additionally, students should not open doors or allow entry into the residence halls to individuals who do not have an entrance key/ID. Students must make arrangements to meet any delivery personnel at the entrance of their building.

SUTTON POOL RULES The Sutton pool is for Sutton residents and their guests, and guests must be accompanied by a Sutton resident at all times. Residents and their guests may only use the pool during pool hours, must clean up after themselves, and must follow all posted signs. Alcohol and smoking are not permitted in the pool area, as well as diving or jumping off of the deck or water feature. All Rollins College and Residential Life & Explorations policies apply to the pool area.

For more information on The Guide to Residence Hall Living, please visit our website: rollins.edu/csr