Resident Student Handbook 2009-10

Welcome

On behalf of the entire staff of the Offices of Residential Education and Housing Operations, welcome to the residence halls of the University of North Carolina at Asheville.  We hope you make the most of the University community experience through our extensive programs. Our staff is committed to creating and maintaining a living environment that fosters and facilitates personal growth and community involvement within the residence halls. In order to accomplish this goal, we are communicating important information through this handbook to you, the resident.  We hope you will take an active role in your community here. We encourage you to bring your needs and concerns, as well as your unique talents and strengths, to the attention of both the Residential Education and Housing Operations staff. Your residence hall is your “home” while at UNC Asheville; we invite you to make the experience all it can be!

Community Creed

The University of North Carolina at Asheville is a community of scholars dedicated to personal and academic excellence and growth.  In joining this learning community, I commit to a code of civilized behavior.

I will practice personal and academic integrity

I will respect the dignity of all persons, including myself

I will respect the rights of others

I will not condone bigotry

I will strive for the openness to learn from differences in people, ideas and opinions

I will demonstrate concern for others, their feelings, and their need for conditions, which support their work and development

Allegiance to these ideals requires me to refrain from behaviors, which threaten the freedom and respect every individual deserves


 

Contents

professional Staff &Councils. 4

Dean of Students. 4

Director of Residential Education.. 4

Director of Housing Operations. 4

Community Directors (CD) 4

Coordinator of Resident Student Education.. 4

Resident Assistants (RA) 5

Resident Student Association (RSA) and Hall Councils. 5

Assistant Director of Housing Operations. 5

Facilities Coordinator. 5

Administrative Assistant and ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT SPECIALIST. 5

Operations/Floor Maintenance Coordinator. 5

Maintenance. 5

Housekeeping.. 5

Room Descriptions. 6

Founders Hall. 6

Mills Hall. 6

Governors Hall. 6

South Ridge and West Ridge Halls. 6

Governors Village. 6

Special Living Units. 6

Quiet Floors. 6

Single-Sex/Coed Housing.. 6

Students with Disabilities. 7

Furnishings. 7

Decorations. 7

Liability and Renter’s Insurance. 7

Facilities, Amenities & Services. 8

Secure Card Access for Residence Halls. 8

Laundry/Vending.. 8

Elevators. 8

Computer Labs. 8

Terms of Acceptable Technology Use. 9

Free Personal Computer Support. 9

Cable Television.. 9

Mail. 9

Kitchens. 10

Maintenance Needs. 10

Dining On Campus. 10

Occupancy. 10

Check-in/Check-out. 11

Storage. 11

Room Changes. 11

Consolidation.. 11

Vacating Residence Halls. 11

Enrollment Status. 12

Residential Students with Nine to 11 Credit Hours. 12

Residential Students with Less Than Nine Credit Hours. 12

Room Selection.. 12

Voluntary and Involuntary Withdrawal from Residence Halls. 12

Room Damages/Maintenance. 13

Lost Keys. 13

Common Areas. 13

Guests. 13

Maximum Room Occupancy. 14

Parking.. 14

Firearms/Fireworks. 14

Window Policy. 15

Electrical Appliances. 15

Power Outages. 15

Halogen Lamps. 16

Solicitation/Business. 16

Recreational Equipment. 16

Pet Policy. 16

Posters. 16

Openings & Closings. 16

Break Periods. 16

End of Semester and Academic Year. 17

Leaving the Residence Halls. 17

Forwarding Mail. 17

Check-Out Procedures. 17

Resident Student Rights. 17

Resident Bill of Rights. 17

Primary Rights. 18

Subordinate Rights. 18

Regulations & Policies. 18

General Regulations. 18