Guide to On-Campus Living

57 Pages·2016·1.25 MB·English

by  Bryan Faucher

2016-2017 [GUIDE TO ON-CAMPUS LIVING]

Guide to On-
Campus Living
in University
Residence Halls
2016-2017
JWU North Miami

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Contents
RESIDENTIAL LIFE ............................................................ 9
PURPOSE ..................................................................... 9
GUIDING PRINCIPLES .................................................. 9
PROFESSIONAL STAFF ................................................. 9
ON-CAMPUS RESIDENCE FACILITIES ............................. 10
 Arch Creek Place ........................................... 10
 Biscayne Commons ....................................... 10
 Emerald Lake Hall .......................................... 11
 Flamingo Hall................................................. 11
 Lakeside Tower ............................................. 11
 Palm Gardens ................................................ 11
 Tropical Pointe .............................................. 12
SPECIAL INTEREST HOUSING ......................................... 12
WHAT IS LIVING & LEARNING COMMUNITY
HOUSING? ............................................................. 12
Culinary Living & Learning Community ................. 12
Hospitality Living & Learning Community ............. 13
Wildcat Wellness Living & Learning Community .. 13
WHAT IS PET FRIENDLY HOUSING? ....................... 14
ROOM ASSIGNMENTS AND RESIDENCY POLICIES ......... 15
Housing Contract ...................................................... 15
How Housing is Assigned .......................................... 15
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Housing Costs ............................................................ 16
Meal plan costs: ........................................................ 16
Room & Apartment Changes .................................... 16
Vacancies .................................................................. 17
Consolidation ............................................................ 18
Unauthorized Residents ............................................ 18
Entering Student Rooms & Apartments ................... 18
Interim Housing......................................................... 19
Early Arrival to Campus ............................................. 19
Departing Prior to the End of the Occupancy Period 19
Termination of Housing Contract by the University . 20
Damage Charges and Community Charges ............... 21
Personal Property Liability ........................................ 21
Storage ...................................................................... 21
RESIDENTIAL LIFE STAFF ............................................ 22
 Director of Residential Life (DRL): ................. 22
 Student Housing Coordinator (SHC): ............ 22
 Residence Dir. (RD)/ Assist. Dir. (AD): .......... 22
 Resident Assistants (RA): .............................. 22
 Community Assistants (CA): .......................... 22
 Student Assistants (SA): ................................ 23
 Work Study Students .................................... 23
COMMUNITY AMMENITIES ........................................... 23
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Vending Machines ..................................................... 23
Internet Access.......................................................... 23
Telecommunications ................................................. 23
Cable Television ........................................................ 24
Laundry ..................................................................... 24
Mail & Packages ........................................................ 24
MOVE-IN DAY ................................................................ 25
Directions/Parking .................................................... 25
Tips ........................................................................ 25
WHAT TO BRING ................................................... 26
SETTING UP THE ROOM ........................................ 27
PROHIBITED ITEMS.................................................... 27
EXTERIOR DISPLAYS ................................................... 29
ROOM AND COMMON AREA CONDITION .................... 30
Private spaces ....................................................... 30
Move-In ................................................................. 30
During the Year ..................................................... 31
Move-Out .............................................................. 31
BUILDING CLOSING ....................................................... 32
Private Area Maintenance ........................................ 32
Extermination Services ............................................. 33
Common Area Maintenance ................................. 33
Lockouts ................................................................ 33
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GETTING INVOLVED ...................................................... 33
Your New Community ............................................... 33
BUILDING PROGRAMS .............................................. 34
STUDENT INVOLVEMENT & LEADERSHIP .................. 34
ROOMMATE RELATIONSHIPS .................................... 35
RESIDENTS BILL OF RIGHTS ....................................... 36
Campus Safety & Security ..................................... 36
Blue Light Call Boxes ............................................. 37
Project ID ............................................................... 37
In Case of Emergency (ICE) ................................... 37
Crime Alerts .......................................................... 37
Building Security – ................................................. 37
Propped doors....................................................... 38
Lending keys/IDs ................................................... 38
FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY ............................................... 39
Fire and Life Safety Inspections ............................ 39
Fire safety equipment ........................................... 39
The University policy on smoking ......................... 40
Other Fire Prevention Policies .................................. 40
COMMUNITY STANDARDS, POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
...................................................................................... 42
University policies ..................................................... 42
Guest and Visitor Policy ............................................ 42
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Quiet and Courtesy Hours ......................................... 43
Activities Resulting in Disturbance, Distress or
Damage ..................................................................... 44
Apartment/ Suite & Room Responsibility ................. 45
Selling & Soliciting ..................................................... 46
Alcohol & Drug Use ................................................... 47
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS .................................. 50
Can I change my apartment/room assignment
now? ...................................................................... 50
Can I change my apartment/room after I arrive? . 50
After I arrive, can I just switch rooms with another
person if they also want to move? ....................... 50
If there are unoccupied beds in my apartment,
does that mean we can use the extra space? ....... 50
Can I move in early? .............................................. 50
What day do I move in? ........................................ 51
Can I have belongings shipped ahead? ................. 51
Can I have my own refrigerator or microwave? ... 51
What’s in my apartment? ..................................... 51
Can I bring additional furniture? ........................... 51
Is there a nurse or doctor on campus? ................. 51
Can I park on campus? .......................................... 52
Can I have pets? .................................................... 52
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What do I do when my neighbors are being too
loud? ..................................................................... 52
I’m having trouble getting along with my
roommate. What can I do? ................................... 52
Can I have friends come visit me? ........................ 52
How do I contact the maintenance staff for
repairs? ................................................................. 53
How do I become a Resident Assistant? ............... 53
I am 21 years or age or older. Can I bring alcohol
with me when I arrive to campus in the fall? ....... 53
How much alcohol can I have in my apartment? . 53
What kind of alcohol can I have in my apartment?
.............................................................................. 53
Where in my apartment can I keep alcohol? ........ 54
If I am approved to have alcohol in my apartment
and want to have a guest, can they consume
alcohol in my apartment? ..................................... 54
If I am approved to have alcohol, can I bring my
beverage outside my apartment? ......................... 54
If I am approved to have alcohol can I display items
such as shot glasses, funnels, etc.? ....................... 55
What if I turn 21 during the year? Can I consume
alcohol in my apartment? ..................................... 55
Can I host a gathering where games are played
with alcohol? ......................................................... 55
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What happens if my roommate’s drinking appears
to be out of control? For example, he/she drinks all
day/night or for an extended period of time? ...... 55
What if I don’t want to live with someone who
drinks? ................................................................... 55
Campus Map 2016-17 ........................................... 57

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RESIDENTIAL LIFE
Residential Life has offices in Biscayne Commons, Flamingo Hall,
Lakeside Tower, Tropical Pointe, and the Wildcat Center. These
offices are open Monday – Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Always feel free to stop by or contact us by phone at 305-892-7661
or by email at
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BRYAN FAUCHER, Residence Director, Flamingo Hall & Arch Creek
Place