CSM - Residence Life

Colorado School of Mines Residence Hall Handbook

Contents

Convenience Services in the Halls
   ·      Food Services
   ·      Health
   ·      Residence Halls

Residence Hall Information
   ·      General Information
   ·      Residence Hall Association
   ·      Residence Hall Contracts and Refunds
   ·      Residence Hall Staff
   ·      Room Assignments and Refunds
   ·      Rules and Responsibilities

Protection and Discipline
· Public Safety
· Residence Hall Discipline Procedures

The Residence Hall Program at Colorado School of Mines is dedicated to facilitating the development of the whole student, emotionally, intellectually, and physically. In addition to attaining this goal, the Residence Halls are designed to provide a variety of experiences, opportunities, and services.

Residence Hall life is an integral part of your education. In addition to providing housing facilities which enable you to meet your educational objectives, the Residence Halls offer educational programs within your living environment designed to complement your intellectual growth. In striving to develop a sense of community which facilitates your total development, it is recognized that much of the desired success of the Residence Hall program is dependent upon the meaningful relationships which you develop and the degree to which you are willing to accept responsibility for an active role in your own education. Inherent in this concept is the acknowledgement of your individual worth, dignity, and potential to achieve a well-rounded education. In keeping with this recognition, the Residence Hall program encourages you to assume an active role in making decisions which are relevant to all aspects of your life.

Essential to the implementation of this Residence Hall philosophy are the continuing efforts to achieve self-identity and develop meaningful relationships. These needs are provided for, in part, through community living. All members of the Residence Hall community will strive to attain a balance between maximum individual freedom and institutional order. This relates directly to the issue of rights and responsibilities which is the basic and active component of the Residence Life Program.

Introduction

This handbook is provided to assist you while you are living in the Residence Halls. Information includes lists of telephone numbers for campus resources, information on the food service, and some policies which you are expected to follow. Students are responsible for understanding the contents of this handbook as stated in their housing contract, the CSM Bulletin, and the CSM "Code of Conduct" which can be found in the Student Handbook - "The Brunton".

Campus Telephone Numbers

Admissions	303-273-3220
BlasterCard Office	303-384-2273
Bookstore	303-273-3115
Career Planning and Placement	303-273-3297
Cooperative Education	303-273-3235
Copy Center	303-273-3202
Computer Center	303-273-3431
Dean of Students	303-273-3231
Dining Services	303-273-3358
Director of Student Life	303-273-3353
Financial Aid	303-273-3301
International Student and Scholar Services	303-273-3210
Intramurals/Club Sports	303-273-3646
Library	303-273-3690
Minority Engineering Program	303-273-3286
Operator	303-273-3000
Outdoor Recreation Center	303-273-3184
Public Safety	303-273-3333
Registrar	303-273-3200
Student Activities	303-273-3234
Student Affairs	303-273-3350
Student Center Main Lobby	303-384-2190
Student Development and Academic Services	303-273-3377
Student Health Center	303-273-3381
Student Life	303-273-3350
Thomas/Bradford Desk	303-273-3928
Weaver Towers Desk	303-273-3926
Registrar Hotline	303-273-3203

Convenience Services in the Halls

Food Service

Residence Hall students are required to take a meal plan as part of their room and board contract. The following is a brief explanation of the meal plan options available to the students. Munch Money can be used at any of the Food Service locations.
Slate Cafe hours of operation are 7:15am-7:15pm Monday through Friday, 11:00am-7:15pm Saturday and Sunday. Typically there are five meal periods - hot breakfast, continental breakfast, lunch, mid afternoon snack, and dinner (see back page of the Resident Dining Membership Brochure).

Residence Hall Meal Plan Options in the Slate Café for 2006-07:

o The Marble plan provides 19 swipes in the Slate Café each week along with $50 in munch money for the semester.

o The Quartz plan provides you with the option of eating any 15 each week in the Slate Café along with $100 in munch money for the semester.

o The Granite plan provides you with the option of eating any 150 throughout the course of the semester in the Slate Café along with $175 in munch money for the semester.

o The Topaz plan provides you with the option of eating any 125 throughout the course of the semester in the Slate Café along with $250 in munch money for the semester (Residence Halls at Mines Park Only).

o All plans are $1645/semester

o Please note that there are 31 meal periods offered per week

o Off-campus meal plans are available for students not residing in the Residence Halls

Other Food Service Locations and hours of operation:

· Student Center Integral Club (I-Club, Located in the Ben Parker Student Center):
Monday - Friday - 7:15am - 2:00pm
Saturday - Sunday - Closed
Above times are subject to change. Food service for meal plan holders will NOT be available during vacation breaks, including Thanksgiving, Winter, and Spring breaks. Please refer to the Food Service website for further details.

· Student Center Food Court (Located in the Ben Parker Student Center):
Monday - Thursday - 10:30am - 10:00pm
Friday - 10:30am - 2:00pm
Saturday - Sunday - Closed
Above times are subject to change. Food service for meal plan holders will NOT be available during vacation breaks, including Thanksgiving, Winter, and Spring breaks. Please refer to the Food Service website for further details.

· Student Center java City Coffee Cart(Located in the Ben Parker Student Center):
Monday - Friday - 7:30am - 2:00pm
Above times are subject to change. Food service for meal plan holders will NOT be available during vacation breaks, including Thanksgiving, Winter, and Spring breaks. Please refer to the Food Service website for further details.

· Mines Park C3 Store (Located at the Mines Park Community Center) :
Monday - Sunday - 3:00pm - 11:00pm
Above times are subject to change. Food service for meal plan holders will NOT be available during vacation breaks, including Thanksgiving, Winter, and Spring breaks. Please refer to the Food Service website for further details.

· Lost BlasterCard:
Your BlasterCard is needed for admission to the food service locations. If lost or damaged beyond repair, a new card must be purchased immediately from the BlasterCard Office ($15.00). You MUST have your ID when you enter the Slate Café.

· Sack Meal:
Students may be provided with a sack lunch, due to class and work conflicts during regular lunch hours. The student must make arrangements with the food service office at least 24 hours in advance.

· Slate Café:

o Unlimited seconds are offered on all food except on special entree nights. On these nights an alternative will be available for the second helping. Please take only one serving when going through the various lines, and feel free to come back for unlimited seconds.

o All food served in the Slate Café must be consumed or discarded in the Slate Café, unless otherwise specified. Consult with CSM Dining Service staff before preparing any food items for removal from the Slate Café. Desert and small fruit items are frequently permitted, but this is not guaranteed and subject to change at any time for any reason.

o Meal plans are NOT transferable, and violations will result in disciplinary action, which could include forfeiture of the meal pass.

o If you have constructive criticism or suggestions for improving the food service, please bring them to the attention of CSM Dining Services hosted by Aramark, or your Resident Assistant.

Health Center303-273-3381
Mon. - Fri.: 8:00 - 12 noon, 1:00am-4:45pm The Student Health Center provides primary health care for currently enrolled CSM students who have paid their health fee, and who have a completed health history on file in the Student Health Center. Patients are seen on a walk-in basis by a registered nurse. In addition, physicians are available for urgent problems during nights and on weekends. They can be contacted at 303-278-4600. You must identify yourself as a CSM student. Students may also choose to go to a local Emergency Room for urgent or emergency care. The closest ER is Exempla Lutheran Medical Center at 8300 W. 38th St. A dental clinic is also available for general dentistry need. Service is by appointment only and there is a charge for the care.See the CSM Student Health Center Website for more information.

Ben Parker Student CenterThe Student Center is a facility where CSM students, faculty, and staff can go to interact with others, relax, study, and have fun. The Center contains the Slate Café, the CSM student dining hall; the I-Club, a breakfast and lunch entrée-based eatery and snack bar that also serves beer for some special occasions; a Food Court featuring Tortilla Express, Montague's Deli, Grille Works, Bene Pizzeria, Freshen' Smoothie Company, and various grab-n-go items; meeting rooms and ballrooms available for use by CSM student organizations by prior arrangement through the Student Life Office; and the CSM Bookstore.

The Oredigger (CSM newspaper), Student Council (ASCSM), Prospector (CSM yearbook), Mines Activity Council (MAC), Food Service and Catering, Student Activities, Student Life, Residence Life, Student Center Reservations, and VP for Student Affairs/Dean of Students are located in the Student Center. The 2001 Student Services addition includes the Cashier's Office, the International Student and Scholar Services Office, Student Development and Academic Affairs, the Registrar's Office, the Career Center, and the Financial Aid/Admissions Office. Check the current Student Handbook - the "Brunton" - for hours of operation.

Residence Halls

· Cable TV Access:
An expanded basic cable TV connection is available in each student room in the Residence Halls. This service is included in your room and board charges. Students may order premium channels, HDTV, or pay-per-view at their own expense. Information sheets regarding additional Comcast services will be provided to the students at the beginning of the school year. Cable cords must be checked out from the front desk.

· Computer Connections:
Since August 1996, campus network connections have been available in all Residence Hall rooms. Upon your arrival your Resident Assistant or the front desk administrative assistant will assist you in getting the proper paperwork filled out to complete your connection to the network and supply you with the proper connection cord. Students are expected to use the network connections within the guidelines outlined in the computer use agreement paperwork. Since August 2006, wireless network connections have been available in Weaver Towers and the Traditional Residence Halls (Residence Halls at Mines Park will have wireless connectivity in the near future). Again, students are expected to follow all CSM usage guidelines when utilizing the wireless network.

Students are encouraged to protect all electrical appliances/equipment through a quality power surge protection system. Although the hall electrical systems were updated and/or modernized a number of years ago, spikes and noise may occur given the high volume of usage and wide range of equipment employed by students.

· Phone Service:
All student rooms are on the campus phone system. This allows students to simply dial the last four digits of other student rooms and campus offices when making internal calls. However, when making an off-campus call from a campus phoneline, the caller must dial "9" first, to access an outside line. Because the Denver area requires ten-digit dialing rules, the area code must precede the seven-digit standard number for any call. The phone prefix for the Residence Halls is "215" for Weaver Towers, the Traditions Residence Halls, and "869" for the Residence Halls at Mines Park. This means when calling into the Residence Halls from an off-campus location the number will read, "303-215-_ _ _ _" or "303-869-_ _ _ _". The area code for campus is (303).

· TV Lounges :
There are tv lounges provided in the east and west first floor lounges at Weaver Towers, the community center ain the Residence Halls at Mines Park, and a combined TV/Study lounge known as the VanDerworker lounge which is located between Morgan and Thomas Halls.

· Items for Checkout:
The Residence Hall Desks located in the Perez Lounge between Bradford and Thomas Hall and at the main entrance to Weaver Towers provide a variety of items for check-out including, but not limited to, vacuum cleaners, cleaning supplies, tools, games and athletic equipment. The desks also provide change for vending machines, stamps, and phone numbers for currently registered students.

· Mail Service:
Mail service is provided to the Residence Halls Monday through Saturday. All mail should be addressed as follows:

Student's Name
Residence Hall, Room #
Golden, CO 80401
Note: DO NOT include Colorado School of Mines in your address as this may delay your mail.

General Residence Hall Information

General Information

· Accommodations in the Residence Halls will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis determined by the date of the receipt of your fully executed contract.

· Rooms in the Colorado School of Mines Residence Halls include, per student, either a twin or an extra long twin bed, dresser space, desk, wardrobe space, and a chair. Students must provide their own bed linens such as bed pads, sheets, blankets, bedspreads, and pillows, as well as personal towels, wash cloths and all personal toiletry items. You are expected to keep your room clean and damage free.

· Period of Occupancy

Check-in at the beginning of the semester:

o Fall Semester: New and returning students may check into the Residence Halls any time after 8:00am on Friday, August 17, 2007.

o Spring Semester: Students may check into the Residence Halls beginning at NOON on Sunday, January 6, 2008.

o Residence Hall Break Policy: Residents will not be permitted to occupy their rooms during the winter break. Residents may occupy their room during the Thanksgiving and Spring breaks; however, no meals will be served under your board contract plan during these periods, nor will the front desk be open for service or receipt of mail.

For your convenience, coin operated washers and dryers are available. Your BlasterCard can also be utilized on all laundry machines. Laundry facilities are located in the basements of the Traditional Halls, on the first floor of the west & east tower of Weaver Towers, and in the community center at the Residence Halls at Mines Park .

· There is NO common storage space available in the Residence Halls. What you bring will have to be stored in your room, so plan ahead.

· Students may supply their own refrigerator but it must be of a compact size less than 3.5 cubic feet. Students may supply their own microwave but it should not exceed a 1000W rating, and lower ratings are preferable to minimize a risk of overloading the room's circuit.

· A telephone lineis provided in each room of the Traditional Halls, Weaver Towers, and the Residence Halls at Mines Park. These phonelines are local access only. A student CANNOT make or charge long distance calls to these phonelines. Long distance calls must be made either collect or with a calling card. A student making a long distance call charged on a school phoneline will be charged $20 per call in addition to the cost of the call.

· Repairs and Maintenance:
If repairs or special maintenance are needed in your room, notify your Resident Assistant immediately. For the purpose of safety, sanitation, and general upkeep, the School reserves the right to maintain and make repairs in Residence Hall rooms at any time during the school year. Maintenance staff, with the permission of Residence Life staff, may enter any room for the above purposes, whether the occupants are present or not. However, proper notice will be given if possible, except in cases of emergency and expediency.

· Sales in the Residence Halls:
General Sales or solicitations are prohibited in the Residence Halls. If residents are being solicited, please notify a staff member immediately.

· There are limited kitchen facilities available in the west atrium of Weaver Towers, and adjacent to the community center lounge at the Residence Halls at Mines Park. Please clean up after yourself!

· Room Inspection and Entry:
Colorado School of Mines is committed to respecting the student's right to privacy. However, the right to enter rooms and perform required maintenance, to determine the condition of School property and to regulate suspected violations of School rules and regulations is reserved.

Periodic visitation/inspections of rooms will be made by the Residence Life staff to check the room condition and to promote communication between the Residence Hall staff and occupants. Announcements will be made before any routine inspection.

Guidelines for Room Entry:

o Fire Drill Checks

During fire drills, rooms may be entered for the purpose of determining if all residents have evacuated. Students are required to leave their room during a fire drill. This action is for your protection.

o Emergency Situations Which Warrant Entrance of Rooms (but not limited to)

§ Occupant has been missing for an extended period of time for unknown or suspicious reasons or is reported missing by roommate, friend or parental call of concern.

§ Occupant verbally calls for help or calls by telephone.

§ Residents and/or belongings are threatened by imminent danger, or the possibility of dangerous trespassers exists, indicating that residents are in danger.

§ A suspicious/dangerous activity is observed or reported, or there is reasonable evidence of activity not permitted in the residence halls.

§ Conditions in a room which are a constant and annoying disturbance to other residents; for example: radios, alarm clocks, stereos, etc.

o Room Entry

§ Staff member should knock, but need not receive verbal permission, before entering if in the mind of the staff member the danger is of sufficient magnitude, or entrance is of significant importance.

§ If occupant refuses entrance to a staff member, the staff member may enter with a pass key, if he/she is reasonably sure that the occupant or state property is in danger.

§ Room searching for contraband, such as Residence Hall fire fighting equipment, narcotics, or items that may endanger Residence Hall occupants, suspected violation of Federal, State, or University regulations, shall be done in accordance with State law. Prior notice before the room is entered is not required, and occupants need not be present.

§ Rooms may be entered at semester breaks for the purpose of maintenance, inventory, etc.

Residence Hall Association

The Residence Hall Association (RHA) promotes, coordinates and funds activities for the Residence Hall students, as well as sponsors campus-wide events. All Residence Hall residents are members and are represented in the General Assembly by Floor Representatives from their respective floor and Residence Hall. The advisory board consists of the Hall Directors along with the Director of Residence Life. Some activities sponsored by RHA include Casino Night, Holiday Hall Decorating Contests, and a final-exams week late-night "study breaks", to name just a few.

Residence Hall Contracts and Fees

· Students who move out of the hall before their contracts are fulfilled will receive no refunds for room or board, except as provided in (Section V, Paragraph B) of this handbook. School transcripts and diplomas will be issued only to students who have fully met all financial obligations to the School, including Residence Hall room and board charges.

· Students who move out of the hall before their contracts are fulfilled are not permitted to maintain their hall room as a second place of residence. A check-out must take place, including the return of keys, with the student's assigned Resident Assistant or other authorized staff member.

· Payment of Fees: Payment of all Fees, including Tuition, Room and Board and all other School Fees are due to the CSM Business Office by the first day of classes each semester. A penalty fee will be charged for any late payments.

Residence Hall Staff

The following is a description of the Residence Hall Staff and their functions.

· Residence Hall Director:
Each of the seven Residence Hall facilities have a Residence Hall Director. The Hall Director serves as a liaison between the Student Life administration and the residents of the Hall. He/she serves as an advisor and counselor to the residents and the Resident Assistants. He/she assists the Resident Assistants in enforcing all Hall regulations, and is responsible for disciplinary cases and the general well-being of the residents and the Residence Hall. Hall Directors have jurisdiction on any floor in any building involving all types of violations.

· Resident Assistants:
Each floor of the Residence Halls has a Resident Assistant (R.A.) who is responsible for his or her floor. The R.A. serves as an advisor and counselor to residents and assists residents with any facet of college life. The R.A. is responsible for ensuring that the student rights and responsibilities are observed and for organizing a variety of floor programs each semester. R.A.s have jurisdiction on any floor in any building involving all types of violations.

During the evening and on weekends there is an R.A. on duty for each building. If your R.A. is not around, you should contact the R.A. on duty with any problems that you might have. The staff member on duty is posted at the front desk.

Room Assignments and Refunds:

· The School will make all decisions as to room assignments or re-assignments, but will attempt to honor all requests for housing and roommate preference. Only full-time CSM students or authorized others may reside in the Residence Halls. Students must occupy their assigned room. Exchange, transfer, and vacating of rooms can only be made with the approval of the Director of Residence Life. In all cases, when a student vacates a room, he/she must check-out with their Resident Assistant. Failure to properly check-out of your room may result in the assessment of an improper check-out fee.

The Colorado School of Mines does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, or physical disability. Studentsare generally assigned rooms on a random basis. Roommate preferences will be honored only if both parties request each other and submit the required forms.NOTE: The School reserves the right to move residents.

· Checkout and Withdrawal:
Once you obtain your key and move into your room, you are obligated for payment for the remainder of the contract. Students who officially withdraw from the School will receive a pro-rated refund based on the amount of time remaining in the contract if applicable (Refer to student housing contract for further details).

A full refund for the time remaining is only made when a student makes as official withdrawal through the Director of Residence Life. You must properly check-out with your Resident Assistant. You are required to leave your room clean and all furnishings properly assembled, intact, and damage free when leaving the Hall or a fee will be assessed.

Students who wish to move into a Fraternity or Sorority House must obtain permission from the Director of Student Life. All Greek moves must be made in the time period specified by the Director of Student Life. You must properly check-out with your Resident Assistant.

NOTE: Those who change rooms between Fall and Spring Semester must check-out of the room occupied during the fall term and move into the new room PRIOR to leaving for Winter/Semester break. This means waiting until the new room to be occupied has been vacated by its present occupant and is available.

· A limited number of single rooms are available at an additional charge per semester. These are allotted on a first-come, first-served basis.