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What policies do I have to follow in the
residence hall?
The No Discrimination Policy states that no student shall deny
the rights or privileges of the University to another member of
the University Community for reasons of age, color, creed, handicap,
origin, race, sex or sexual preference.
Sexual exploitation of others is prohibited in Richard L. Conolly
Hall as well as on University grounds. This includes sexual activities
of force, obscene phone calls, sexual harassment, albeit physical
or verbal, indecent exposure, courtship violence and last but not
least, sexual assault.
Here in Conolly Hall every resident has the right to reasonable
protections against excessive noise. Each student should expect
to sleep, converse, study and listen to music of his/her choice
reasonably free from disruption resulting from the activities of
others. The Residence Life Staff and Residence Hall community has
adopted a uniform noise policy as follows:
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Noise, particularly being emitted from an electronically
amplified device (television, stereo system etc.) must not
be readily audible within the private living quarters of other
students or in the hallways and lounges of floors. Residents
will be accountable for noise producing activities from within
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No large speaker(s) or disc jockey equipment is permitted (connected
or disconnected) in student rooms. Stereo systems should contain
only bookshelf size speakers of which the maximum height is 24
inches.
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What are "RAs" and "PCs"?
RA's are known as Resident Assistants and PC's are known as Peer
Counselors. Both the RA's and the PC's are here to facilitate
a smooth transition for the new residents and also assist to
the best of their abilities, students that already live in the
Residence Hall. The RA's and PC's are also here to establish
programs with cultural, social and educational value for the
residents to further their overall experience at this University.
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What is the visitation policy?
The purpose of the guest policy is to encourage residents to host
guests in a responsible manner. This is a privilege that will
be monitored by the Residence Hall Staff and can be taken away
if the rules listed below are violated. The rights and property
of other residents including roommates and suitemates must be
protected from unwanted intrusions and potential vandalism.
Residents are allowed to host guests with the consent of their
roommate(s). Only one guest per person is allowed one night out
of the week and one guest per person is allowed for the weekend,
which commences on Friday. Guest passes are filled the night before
and as mentioned before, roommates need to give consent by signing
the pass either that same night before 10 O'clock or the next day
before 2:00pm in the Office of Residence life.
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Can I have a pet?
All animals and pets are prohibited in the Residence Hall. The
only exception to this policy is fish (20-gallon tank maximum).
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Can I have appliances in my room?
The University offers students the option of cooking in certain
designated apartments that have kitchens. Cooking in standard
rooms and suites is prohibited as well as the possession of the
following electrical appliances; no person shall use open-face
electrical or heating appliances, such as hot plates, corn poppers,
sun lamps, immersion coils, ovens, hot pots, frying pans, percolators,
rice cookers, crock pots and other devices of that nature.
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What if a student has an emotional or psychological
need?
Within the Richard L. Conolly Hall there are trained Peer Counselors
and a professional staff Counselor that are available for students
who need emotional or psychological assistance.
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What if I have a conflict with my roommate?
We expect all students to resolve conflicts in a mature manner.
In order to facilitate this process and to develop our residents’ conflict
resolution skills, our Resident Assistants and Peer Counselors
are trained in basic mediation and often help students with their
concerns. Additionally, our professional staff Counselor and
Residence Hall Directors assists in difficult cases
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What utilities are included in my room?
Every room is equipped with an air conditioner. Internet service
is free of charge, but you will need to provide your own Ethernet
card and cord. Time Warner Cable is free as well. You receive
HBO, MTV, USA, History Channel, Discovery Channel, A&E, VH1,
Lifetime and other popular networks.
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Is safety a priority at Conolly Hall?
Yes, of course…the campus and Conolly Hall are secured twenty-four
hours a day. Two public safety officers are stationed at the entrance
of the Residence Hall at all times. Students are required to present
their ID to gain entrance to the campus and into the Residence
hall.
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What are my guest privileges?
Academic success is the priority at Conolly Hall. Accordingly,
each resident’s guest privileges are limited to a reasonable
number of visitors throughout the week. Additionally, all roommates
must consent to having an overnight guest. For insurance purposes,
individuals under the age of 16 are not allowed in Conolly Hall.
Also, parents can be signed in as day guests only. Parents are
not permitted to stay overnight in a student’s room; however,
the Conolly Hall guest room can be reserved in advance by contacting
the Office of Residence Life and Housing.
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Can you suggest some items that I should
bring with me?
While you may want all the comforts of your home, keep in mind
that you will be sharing your space with others. Be sure to bring
linen and a pillow. Twin size, extra long sheets will fit perfectly.
Also bring towels and a laundry bag/basket. Stereos, televisions,
computers and wall hangings are optional. Residents not assigned
to an apartment should consider bringing a small (1.7 cubic feet)
or medium (2.5 cubic feet) refrigerator. They can also be rented
for the school year through the Office of Residence Life and Housing.
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What about the facilities?
There is a 24-hour laundry room that houses washing machines, dryers
and tables for folding. There also payphones located immediately
outside the laundry room and on the lobby floor. There is a 24-hour
study lounge and a computer lab with Internet access that maintains
late hours. The cafeteria is located on the lobby floor. There
are also two lounges on the lobby floor, one of which has a 52-inch
TV screen, DVD/Video player and a pool table. The lobby floor
also houses a mailroom for student packages and letters.
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