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POLICIES, RULES AND PROCEDURES FOR STUDENTS RESPECT FOR COMMUNITY MEMBERS AND PROPERTY An important element of living in a community is the need to
respect the other members of the community, their safety and property, and the
campus as a whole. This essential
element is reinforced by a number of rules and practices that are intended to
enable the community to function harmoniously.
The basis of respect is a sense of love, best defined by the Golden Rule.
House Hours are the times when dorm rooms are open for coed visitation. The House Hours policy is designed to: 1) show consideration and respect for roommates’ and housemates’ privacy 2) encourage a unified, family-like house community 3) maintain a schedule that supports Christian Science study, Sunday School and church attendance, as well as academics and athletics 4) be a visible sign of the community’s sexual standard (see Code of Conduct).
The maximum hours are as follows:
Sunday-Thursday 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 midnight Houses may choose to be open fewer hours than listed above. House Hours apply to cottages, theme houses, and anyone living in student housing. All houses should post their House Hours. House living rooms, recreation rooms, and some kitchens and computer labs not on sleeping hallways are open to visitors 24 hours a day. Sleeping in the 24-hour public rooms is not permitted and is a House Hours and Fire Safety violation. As a courtesy to others entering the room, please keep a light on whenever you have a visitor in your room or any 24-hour location. House Hours Enforcement Policy With the resident counselor’s permission, a house board may set consequences for handling violations on an informal basis for violations discovered by house members. Otherwise, violations discovered by or formally reported to the resident counselor are subject to the following consequences: ·
Up
to 30 minutes after the house closes, a warning is given.
·
More
than 30 minutes after the house closes, the room is closed for one
week. ·
Spending
the night is a two-week room closure and an interview with the
house board.
· If a student has received a warning and breaks house hours a second time in twelve months,
his/her
room will be closed for one week, unless the violation is for spending the
night. · If a student’s room has been closed in the last twelve months for either one or two weeks, the next
violation
will result in a Community Board hearing. The house board, resident counselor, residence director or dean may also close a house if House Hours are widely disrespected. Please let your resident counselor know if you will be spending the night either off campus, in another dorm, or any other location on campus. Resident Counselors need to be informed whenever any guest visits overnight. All guests are subject to College policies while visiting. As long as the resident counselor has been informed, guests may stay a total of three nights at no charge (this is not 3 nights per house). If the host(ess) has not informed the resident counselor, the charge will be $20 per night (no free nights). Stays beyond three nights require board and resident counselor approval and will cost $10 per night (payable to the house). If guests do not pay, the charge will be billed to the host. The same guest is limited to one week per visit and three visits per quarter. Due to final exam preparations, guests are not generally allowed during 10th week. Any guests during graduation weekend of Spring Quarter must be approved by the resident counselor. Guests may not be over 30 years of age and must be at least 16 years of age. Parents may not stay in the dorm. In order to support the Upper School’s need to supervise minors, the Office of Student Life needs to be informed when guests from the other campus will be in the dorm. Guests must abide by campus rules. The school reserves the right to contact the family of a guest who is a minor. If linens are needed, Housekeeping (open 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.) can provide them for a fee. Unless you are personally in the car with your guest when he/she arrives on campus, please provide the Gate House with his/her name, your name, and the expected arrival time. Each house board determines their dues and reasonable consequences if dues are not paid. Dues are paid by each house member to the house in which a student is residing for the current quarter. Theme houses collect dues at their own discretion. House boards may decide to require a fee from a member who participates in house activities while living elsewhere. To transfer from one chartered house to another, you must: • Pick up a house transfer form at the Office of Student Life. • Complete the transfer form and submit it to OSL by Friday of 7th week. • Have dues paid up in current house. Generally, students remain in their assigned houses for two quarters before they can request a temporary or permanent transfer. A student may be out of house temporarily only one quarter per year.
Freshmen may not transfer to chartered houses.
Students may live in on-campus non-traditional student housing who: • are aged 25 or older, or • are married, divorced, or single parents, or • are trained in Christian Science nursing, or • have military experience A married student whose spouse is not on campus may stay in student (traditional or non-trad) housing, as long as the house is informed. Non-traditional students and students who live with immediate family in the area may be day students and live off-campus. When selecting a movie or video for group or private showing on campus, it should be one that is not in conflict with a mental atmosphere conducive to upholding and valuing our community standards. Nothing over R-rated films is to be shown on campus. Copyrighted videos may only be shown in house rec rooms or living rooms if 1) the house has a process for allowing a house member to reserve the viewing area for a private "home" showing to "a normal circle of family and social acquaintances" (Section 101 of U.S. Code Title 17), or 2) a house pays the normal licensing fee to sponsor a showing open to the campus. Each house has access to a satellite dish.
It is the option of each house through membership vote, to purchase
monthly programming. Items stored in Trunk Rooms are not insured. Community Safety provides a high security area for valuable items and bicycles, which is locked securely and insured. All belongings need to be stored in boxes or tubs so that they can be easily moved, if needed. Each house is given a small area for furniture storage; therefore, waterbeds and anything larger than a two-cushion love seat will not be allowed. Stored items cannot be stacked above the red lines. All student-owned furniture must be stored in the area provided. Principia reserves the right to throw away furniture not stored in the designated area or that is smelly or tattered. Students who have not registered for a full load (minimum 12 quarter hours) and do not have an approved underload, are not allowed to live in a dorm. Withdrawals during the quarter Any student who stops attending all classes during the academic term may only remain on campus for three days. A helpful “Checklist for Leaving Campus” may be obtained from the Office of Student Life or a resident counselor. Any student who is considering withdrawing from school is advised to contact the academic transition coordinator in the Academic & Career Advising Office. Packing
up and Shipping Student Belongings If a student withdraws or leaves Principia for any reason,
that student and/or his/her family is responsible for his/her belongings.
If the student is returning the next quarter, he/she may contact the
resident counselor to see if his/her things may be stored in the trunk room.
If there is space available in the trunk room, the student is responsible
for storing his/her belongings. If
space is not available, the student must pack his/her belongings, and take them
home or ship them. If the student is
not on campus when the decision is made to not return, then the student must
either return to Principia to collect his/her belongings or make arrangements
with a friend to pack them up and ship them.
Principia does not provide that service. If we do not hear from the student, we reserve the right to move belongings out of the room and temporarily store them in the trunk room. We will make an attempt to contact the student regarding their belongings, but we will dispose of their belongings if they are unclaimed by the end of the quarter. Please do: • Use grooves or moldings to hang pictures or tapestries • Use putty type of adhesive (available in the Book Store) for posters • Keep all school furniture in the rooms, unless permitted by Resident Counselor • Leave light switches and outlets as they are • Use only one major appliance at a time in each wall outlet • Leave windows, screens, and curtains as they are (do not remove) • Leave closet doors and knob or latch mechanisms as they are • Keep all desks, dressers, and bed frames on the floor (do not stack) • Keep all beds and box springs on bed frames (mattresses should never be on the floor) • Bunk the beds only in rooms with high ceiling fans or no fans. • Check Community Safety web site for Fire Safety rules on room set-up restrictions: http://www.prin.edu/college/community_safety/fire.htm.
Please do not hang anything from the ceilings, molding strips, light fixtures, or fire protection systems. Please communicate all dorm and/or furniture problems to the house manager or resident counselor. At the beginning of each quarter, students will be given an evaluation form to ensure their rooms are intact and that any previously needed repairs have been completed. At the end of the quarter, rooms are compared with the original evaluations, and, if any repairs for damages done are needed, the student will be charged for those repairs not recorded on the original form. If there are four beds in a room they must be bunked. If there are three beds in a room, two must be bunked. Please do not use dorm room windows as entrances or exits. Principia expects students to bring their Bible and Science
and Health, and encourages students to use the books for the weekly Bible Lesson
and for deep and regular study. Small refrigerators up to 3.5 cubic feet ("Energy Star" rating recommended) are allowed in dorm rooms with a $16.50 per quarter charge. During break times, refrigerators should be unplugged, cleaned, and stored in a trunk or furniture room. Pets (from Animal Relations Policy) Before acquiring a pet, a student should 1) get permission from the resident counselor and roommate, 2) consider the quality of life it will have in the midst of your busy collegiate life, and 3) be aware that only aquariums or small cages with hamsters, birds, etc. are allowed. Due to the constraints of student housing, students are not allowed to have uncaged animals. Small cages must be kept clean and without significant odors, or this privilege may be revoked. Cages and supplies must be kept in the student’s room at all times. Counselors will review each pet situation quarterly. As a courtesy to other students and housekeepers, waste products should be disposed of in the dumpster and not in community wastebaskets. Pets must be registered with the Facilities Dept. (See full details in Section C of the Animal Rights Policy at http://prinweb.prin.edu/admin/misc/pets/.) Principia does not insure students’ personal possessions.
Often families of students include items of value on their own home or
rental insurance. Telephone Information and Guidelines Principia provides each college student residing in campus houses with a special type of telephone called a ROLMphone. Students will have their own phone number that includes a PhoneMail box. Those students who do not live in campus houses will not have a ROLMphone, but will have their own PhoneMail number. Through this number you will be able to leave a message for and receive messages from others on campus. ROLMphones are quite different from other telephones. To avoid costly replacement and/or fines: • never plug a ROLMphone into a jack not marked as a ROLMphone jack; to do so will destroy the
phone on the first ring. • do not bring phones or answering machines from home. They will not work in jacks programmed for ROLMphones. • do not damage any phone equipment or write on the paper faceplate. Cell phone ringers should be turned off in classes, public meetings, and church services. Shoes and shirts must be worn in all campus buildings (except the houses). This is required by law in our dining areas. Appropriate dress in classrooms, at work places, church, and special events shows respect and consideration for the community. Campus Calendar/Advertising Procedures The all-campus master calendar is on PrinWeb, Prin’s internal web site. To sponsor an all-campus event, submit a Calendar Request on this site. All submitted events are subject to availability of date, venue, equipment and approval by the social director in OSL and the calendar coordinator in Media Services. Contact the social director to complete the planning process. All
advertising in Howard Center (e.g. table tents, banners, posters, flyers) is
coordinated and approved through the Information Booth.
Additional fliers may be posted in other buildings, but not in entrances
or on glass, wood, or doorframes.
Please use bulletin boards when available.
Masking and duct tape are damaging and may not be used.
Groups or individuals who advertise are responsible for the content,
placement, and removal of their advertising. All
promotional videos must be approved by the social director at least 24 in
advance of their showing. Student Businesses/Fund Raisers Students need to obtain permission from the President’s
Office before selling or providing an advertised service on campus.
Allow one week for processing. Student
businesses should not compete with services or products already offered for sale
by the College Book Store or Dining Services. Radford is a small garage behind Buck House which students can use for changing oil or making minor repairs to their vehicles, if there is an active student club sponsoring its upkeep. Students wishing to use the garage may obtain a key from the Gate House for a period of up to 24 hours. Overnight trips or club sport matches A staff or faculty member is required at any off-campus, Principia-organized overnight activity (e.g. canoe trips) or at any club sport match. Gate House/Emergencies (ext. 5111) The Gate House controls access to the campus and coordinates response to emergencies both on and off campus, year round, 24 hours a day. C.S. Nursing Care/Health Emergencies (ext. 5000) God is “equal to every emergency” (Science and Health p.406:5), and should be turned to in any emergency situation. The following steps should also be taken immediately: •
call Cox Cottage (ext. 5000) and follow the phone instructions to page
the nurse, if necessary. • be sure to give the exact location of the incident, what the problem is, and who is involved, and
your name. •
do not move the individual, unless necessary for safety reasons (fire,
water, traffic). •
loosen any tight clothing around neck or waist. •
keep individual comfortably warm. When students go to Cox for more than minimal care, it is expected that they will have Christian Science treatment, usually from a Journal-listed practitioner. A person is “in” who is unable to participate in their normal activities due to a need for healing. Students should contact their resident counselor immediately, and day students and Davis/Schulz students should contact Cox Cottage directly. Students are responsible for contacting their employers, professors, and coaches. Students who are not feeling well may remain in their dorms up to two days before going to Cox Cottage, unless the claim is one of contagion, or unless the student would receive more appropriate care at Cox. If Principia determines that a student is unable to maintain normal activities and our facilities cannot provide the necessary care, the student will be asked to withdraw. Principia has a tornado siren which will go off if a tornado or funnel cloud has been sighted, or if the national weather service has issued a warning for the immediate area. The siren is a shrill undulating wail. If you are in a building, you should go to the basement, or if there is no basement, go to an inside area of the lowest floor away from all windows. If you are outside, lie flat in a depression, ditch or ravine. Do not stay in a vehicle. The tornado alarm is tested Saturdays at noon mid-April through October. If you are indoors, stay there and get under a bed or desk, or stand within an interior doorway until the shaking stops. Stay away from windows. If you are outdoors, move to a clear area away from power lines, trees, buildings, etc., and lie down. If you are driving, stop your car and stay inside. Don’t park near buildings, a bridge or overpass. After an earthquake, evacuate the building. Do not use a candle or open flame due to potential fires from leaking gas. Report serious damages or injuries to the Gate House (5111). Be aware that aftershocks are common. Please report to the Gate House the presence of strangers (including salespersons or other solicitors) who appear to be uninvited or unauthorized. Hunters, hikers, horseback riders, or ATV users on our property should be reported to the Gate House immediately. Women’s dorms or sleeping halls in coed dorms are locked in the evening and reopened in the morning in accordance with legal expectations of residential schools. Women must check out keys and may come and go at their own discretion. If accompanied by a house member at all times, visitors may be in the 24-hour public rooms of dormitories. Crime and vandalism incidents must be reported to the Community Safety Office. Missing Principia-owned items over $500 in value may be reported to the police. Community Safety will cooperate if an individual wants to file a police report for a missing personal item. For safety, as well as to protect the fragile bluff prairie ecology and rare species that only grow close to the edge, the bluffs are off-limits from any point below the bluff ridge towards the river or beyond the limits indicated by signs along the bluff trail. The Writer’s Cabin is available for daytime use only. No flames or fireplace use is allowed. Check out the key from the designated resident counselor (Jonathan Daugherty for ’06-‘07). Any climbing or repelling on, or jumping from Principia property or buildings must be approved by Community Safety. Window, Balcony, and Roof Safety Nothing should be thrown or dropped from windows, roofs, or balconies. In-line Skating, Skateboarding, and Roller Skating Walkways are primarily for pedestrians, so all skating and skate boarding traffic must yield to them. Caution is also essential when using roadways and at intersections. These activities are not allowed in the Pub Patio area or in buildings (other than Morey Field House). The outdoor lower tennis court is available for in-line skating and skate boarding. Guest skaters must be accompanied by their host community members. Roller skates are available for use in Morey Field House only. Contact the athletic department or social director if you wish to use them. Community members and their guests may camp and have campfires on Principia property with approval from Community Safety obtained at least 24 hours in advance. Those camping on the Chapel Green or on a dorm lawn do not need permission or approval, but should inform their resident counselor. Campfires are restricted to the fire pit behind the Half-Time Shed and fire pits approved by Community Safety. Large-scale fires require a 2-week advance approval. The campus and its surrounding community are home to abundant wildlife, including deer, venomous snakes, and coyotes. Drivers should always be alert to deer crossing the road. Do not attempt to capture or harm the wildlife. When planning a canoe or other boating trips as a Principia-affiliated event, all students involved must pass a swim survival test and have appropriate safety equipment. It is not illegal to swim in the river, but students must make personal safety determinations based on their own assessment of their skills, fitness, and water conditions. If they are going to swim across the river, they must be accompanied by a sufficient number of boats to get swimmers out of the way of barges, or other danger. If they are swimming in or across the river as a Principia-affiliated activity, they must also pass a swim survival test. Principia’s
fire safety program is designed to reduce the dangers associated with fire to
people and property. The following rules relating to fire safety on the At the sound of a fire alarm, it is mandatory to evacuate the building immediately via the safest fire exit. If in a dorm, gather outside in your designated assembly area. Do not reenter the building until authorized to by the Fire Department or Community Safety official and the alarm is shut off. Throughout the academic year, fire drills are conducted in student housing and are to be responded to as bona fide fire alarms. Failure to comply will result in a fine. Hallways, Doorways, and Stairways All hallways and stairways must remain lit 24 hours a day. Notify your house manager or the Facilities Department if lights are not working. To reduce the risk of fire and smoke spreading in a building, hallway and stairway doors (including student room doors) equipped with automatic door closers must not be blocked open or their automatic closing and latching feature be compromised in any way. All exit routes shall be free from any kind of obstruction or impediment at any time. Blocking Entry, Egress, or View Egress
must be free of all obstructions or impediment to full instant use (and view) in
the case of fire or other emergency.
No furnishings, decorations, or other objects shall obstruct (the view or
use of) exits. It should take no more than 3 seconds to determine if someone is
in a
room.
Each room is allowed one love seat-sized sofa or recliner depending on
the size and occupancy of the room. Beds must be away from the walls by 2”. The side of the bed nearest the door should be clear of obstructions and clutter. Only beds supplied by the college may be used in student residences. Academic and Administrative Buildings For fire safety reasons, sleeping in academic or administrative buildings is not acceptable. Appliances/Extension Cords/Multiple Outlet Adapters The following electrical appliances may be used in dorm rooms as long as they are 1100 watts or less: televisions, stereos, lamps, microwaves, hot pots, coffee makers, and hot air popcorn poppers. We recommend Energy Star rated appliances. All other cooking should take place in the dorm kitchens. The following are examples of electrical appliances that may not be used in dorm rooms: toasters, hot plates, warming trays, and popcorn poppers that use oil. Electrical appliances should be directly plugged into wall outlets. If extensions or multiple outlets are necessary, they have to be UL-listed for 1875 watts or greater with a fuse. Extension cords may not be connected to each other. Curling and clothing irons must always be unplugged when not in use. Flammable liquids and gases, space heaters, and halogen torchiere lamps are not permitted. Use of incense, candles, lighters, matches, or other objects which utilize a flame is prohibited. Exceptions for house activities need Community Safety approval. Tapestries, Lights, and Posters Tapestries are very flammable and not recommended, but if you choose to use one it must: • be certified as “fire resistant treated” or be treated by Community Safety. • be at least 18 inches from the floor, lamps, electrical outlets, built-in heaters, or electrical appliances. • not occupy more than 35% of a single wall. • not cover windows, doors, bulletin boards and other non-wall surfaces. Unframed posters must not cover more than 35% of a single wall and must not be attached to ceilings. Tapestries, Indian blankets, posters, sheets, etc., are not to be used as ceilings or attached to the ceilings in dorm rooms or be placed over or obscure exits in any way, and they are not to be used as room dividers. This aids in preventing fire from spreading across a room or falling on occupants. Lights or strings of lights are not to be hung touching curtains or any fabrics or hung from the ceiling or over a door. Fire Detection and Suppression Equipment Tampering with fire protection equipment including “pull and runs,” automatic door closing devices and fire suppression equipment (sprinkler systems, portable extinguishers, any firehouse equipment, including emergency vehicles) is prohibited and will result in an automatic fine. Do not attempt to hang anything from sprinkler heads, cages, or pipes. The sale, use, or possession of fireworks, including firecrackers and rockets, etc., is illegal in Illinois. A fine will be charged to any individual possessing or using fireworks. If no individual is found responsible, the fine may be charged to the house. Further legal action is possible. BICYCLES, VEHICLES, TRAFFIC AND PARKING All
bicycles must be registered ($1.00 fee) within one
week of arrival on campus with Community Safety.
Unregistered bicycles may be confiscated and impounded. Bicycles
should be kept in good repair and stored in bike racks. Bikes are not to obstruct
sidewalks, building entrances, lawns, or bushes.
Bicycles are not allowed in any building, except when storage in a dorm
room is approved.
A bicycle may be stored in a dorm room, when:
a. Written permission is sent to Community Safety from the resident counselor and the roommate in
the house
involved, each quarter.
b. The bike is re-registered each quarter for dorm room indoor storage subject to a $5.00
per quarter
fee.
Bicycles
not in good repair or found in a building or obstructing an area may be
confiscated. Confiscated bicycles are subject to a $10.00 recovery fee due upon
return to the owner.
Bicycles will be considered abandoned if they are un-rideable and/or have
been left in storage or unattended on the campus for two academic quarters for
currently enrolled students and 30 days for withdrawn students.
Reasonable efforts will be made to contact the owner during this period.
After this period, abandoned bicycles become the property of The
Principia to be disposed of at Principia’s discretion.
Principia will not attempt to contact the owner after these deadlines
have elapsed.
A $25 disposal fee will be billed to cover costs of this handling. Taking
a bicycle you do not own without the owners specific permission is considered
theft and will result in a $50.00 - $100.00 fine, and possibly school
discipline.
Bike theft
may also be reported to local authorities for investigation and possible
prosecution. Operation of motor vehicles on campus is regarded as a privilege that the college has the right to withdraw, if necessary. All non-Principian motor vehicles (trucks, cars, motorcycles, mopeds, motorized scooters, Gopeds, etc.) on campus must be licensed, insured and in safe operating condition and must be registered with the Community Safety Office within three days of arrival. Principia and its insurance does not cover personal vehicles. All traffic and parking regulations are enforced by Community Safety and are outlined in a pamphlet available from that office and given to every owner of a registered vehicle. In general, specific parking areas are assigned to students, staff, faculty and visitors. Vehicle operation must be on paved roads only and speed limit and traffic signs must be obeyed at all times. The Illinois motor vehicle code is enforced on campus. No motor vehicles are allowed on walkways unless approved by Community Safety. Operating a privately owned or rented golf cart on Principia property requires advance approval from Community Safety.
Sleeping overnight together in the same bed or bag, even with no sexual activity, is considered “cohabitation” and will be treated as a Code of Conduct violation. Living together off-campus, while involved in a romantic relationship, is also cohabitation. What’s included in pre-marital and extra-marital sexual relations, and homosexual activity Contrary to popular
culture, at Principia, oral sex is included in what constitutes pre-marital and
extra-marital sexual relations. Homosexual
activity includes dating, public displays of affection, and sexual relations.
It also includes promoting, through organized events or materials, a
change to Prin’s policy on homosexuality. A practical joke (what some people call a good prank) is successful when the recipient of the joke feels the motive was to show friendly attention, the identity and motive of the person(s) involved were quickly evident, no damage occurred nor anything taken without permission, and those involved were immediately available to help clean up. A practical joke becomes a prank when there is damage to property, a mess has been left, dorm rooms of the other gender are entered after house hours, the identity of the prankster is unknown, the person has worn a mask or face covering, or the recipient of the joke has been handled roughly or is an unwilling party. A prank, even though it was intended to be a practical joke, could result in disciplinary hearings, fines, community service, social warning and/or suspension. Vandalism is destroying property and/or making messes maliciously, ignorantly, or unintentionally. For the purpose of this policy, vandalism includes but is not limited to pranks, food fights, water fights, dropping things out of windows, inappropriate or unauthorized use of school-owned property, tampering with fire alarms, or breakers. In most cases, vandalism involves a fine plus all costs of repairs, replacement and labor, and could involve disciplinary hearings, community service, social warning and/or suspension. When a prank or vandalism has occurred, it should be reported to the resident counselor of the dorm where the prank/vandalism occurred or the resident counselor of the students committing the prank/vandalism. A good-faith effort to identify the responsible house or individual(s) must be made. If the responsible house or individual(s) cannot be identified, a representative from the Office of Student Life, Facilities, Community Safety, and Student Government will meet to determine the appropriate course of action, which may include charging the student body. Water Fights and Outdoor Sports Water fights and/or use of water for a prank of any sort are
not to occur inside houses or other campus buildings, including in or out of
windows. (Due to damage caused to
carpet, furniture, electronic equipment, etc., misuse of water is fineable and
damage chargeable.) Outdoor sports
may not be p Principia respects and balances both individual privacy and community welfare. Accordingly, upon reasonable concern about conditions or conduct that may be unsafe, illegal, or in violation of the Code of Conduct, college staff may enter, inspect, or search student rooms or belongings, or public Internet postings. Anything found in the process of a search that is not in compliance with the Code of Conduct may be confiscated and grounds for discipline. Inappropriate Phone and PhoneMail Use It is a crime under both Illinois and Federal laws for anyone to make obscene or harassing phone calls. No member of this community shall use obscenities in a greeting or a message in the PhoneMail system. Inappropriate use of the phones or the PhoneMail system could result in disciplinary action. Computer tampering, hacking, illegal downloading, hosting spam, and e-slander or threats are examples of violations of the CIS appropriate use policy and the Code of Conduct. A full statement of the Technical Use Policy may be found at: http://prinweb.prin.edu/offices/cis/policies/techuse.htm.
Each
student is responsible for any computer he or she plugs into Principia’s
network. Students must be sure their computers are free of viruses and worms and
protected from being infected by these viruses and worms.
To be in compliance, a student must be running Anti-Virus (A/V) software.
To be effective, the software also must be configured to check for the
latest Virus Definition Files automatically.
In addition to A/V software, users of Microsoft Windows computers must
keep their Windows operating systems patched with the latest “Critical
Security Updates” as designated by Microsoft’s “Windows Update” website
(http://www.windowsupdate.com). A
student operating a computer that does not comply with these requirements is
subject to both regulatory fines and fees for damages. Harassment of any kind is prohibited, including harassment on the basis of sex, race, national origin, religion, age or disability. Sexual harassment includes unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature. Other types of harassment include offensive conduct based on race, national origin, religion, age or disability. All complaints of harassment will be promptly and thoroughly
investigated. If a student believes
he or she has been harassed, he or she should promptly contact a dean of
students, or the Sexual Harassment Advisor.
All new students are given a fuller statement of Principia’s sexual
harassment policy and procedures. Hazing is against the Purpose and Policies of Principia (see Policies 8, 12, 19, 22), and is illegal in the State of Illinois. State Statute #720 ILCS 120/10 defines hazing as a Class A misdemeanor, except hazing that results in death or great bodily harm, which is a Class 4 felony. Hazing is defined as any activity that endangers the physical safety of a student, causes fright, humiliation, ridicule, or degrades the individual. Students are not to be subjected to any treatment that debases their status or robs them of a sense of self-dignity. This includes specifically any activity which intentionally or unintentionally places a student in physical danger, places emotional stress upon the individual, interferes with normal classroom or athletic field procedure or atmosphere, or prevents a student from adequate opportunity for classroom preparation. Furthermore, Principia prohibits students from allowing themselves to be hazed. B.B.
guns, pneumatic guns, airsoft guns, firearms, knives (switch blades or blades
over 3.5 inches) and other lethal weapons must not be brought onto Principia
property.
Any type of launching device, paint ball gun, martial arts weaponry, or
dry ice bomb, etc., is
also prohibited and subject to confiscation.
Anything illegal off-campus is not permissible on campus. Although the college is private property, it is not a haven from the law. Students who choose to engage in illegal activities (on or off campus) may face criminal prosecution and/or civil suit. Borrowing means that you have permission from the owner. Anything else is referred to as theft. The school reserves the right to administer moderate
fines as part of discipline for disregard of any of the school’s rules and
policies, or any offense against community or individual.
Fines for subsequent offenses are generally increased.
In addition to fines, serious or multiple offenses could result in a
disciplinary hearing at Community Board, and possible suspension.
The following are examples of typical first-time fines (not an exhaustive
list) and would be charged for each violation and to each individual involved in
an incident. If an incident results
in a large sum of fines, the school will consider giving students the option of
part of the payment in work-fines.
Unauthorized possession or use of Operating or Master keys..............
$50- $100
Unauthorized use of computers..................................................................$50-
$250
Non-evacuation for fire
alarm……………………………………......….……....
$25 Vandalism (including water fights and inappropriate use of other’s property)
.....................................................
$25 - $100 +cost of repairs, replacement, labor
Impounded or unregistered bikes/motorcycles....................................................$10
Bike
theft……………………………………………………………...........
$50-$100
Motorcycles, mopeds, scooters, on paths or inside a building.........................
$50
Off-roading on campus property........
.................................................................$100
Unauthorized use of vehicles (including golf carts)...........................................
$100
Non-compliance with fire safety
codes................................................................
$25 Lighting incense, candles or other objects which utilize a flame........................$50 Setting off smoke alarm due to cooking.....................................................$50-$100
Tampering with or ignoring fire alarms; damaging fighting equipment..........
$100
Preventing egress from a dorm room.................................................................$100
Propping open fire and security doors
.................................................................$25
Possessing or using fireworks – 1st offense/2nd
offense... ........................50/$100
Prank calls or PhoneMail abuse...........................................................................
$50
Disregard of bluff or campfire policy....................................................................
$25
Automobile impoundment...
..................................................................................$50
Overnight guests beyond first 3
nights free..................................................
$10/night Linens
....................................................................................................................$5/set Refrigerators
..........................................................................................$16.50/quarter Student-initiated room/phone change after 8 am first day of a quarter, or
without
prior RC approval ……………………………...............................
... $50 Bicycle
registration.....................................................................................................
$1 Bicycle
recovery fee
…………………………………………………………........$10 Bicycle
disposal
fee…………………………………………………………….....$25
Keeping the bike in the room registration.
.................................................$5/quarter Automobile
registration..............
...............................................................................$5 RV & Camper Hook-ups....................................................... $10 hook-up + $5/night Trunk room or dorm access by Community Safety..............................................$25
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