Enforcement of Standards

Members of the community are expected to adhere to the standards of that community. Residents must hold themselves and one another accountable. If a resident violates a standard, he or she may have to address the floor to account for his/her behavior. Resident Advisers, Community Advisers, and Department of Public Safety officers are there to assist when needed or when policies are violated.

Area Standards Assistant (A. S. A.)

The A. S. A. is a member of the community elected by his/her peers to work closely with the RA in facilitating the area standards process. He/she may have responsibility for conducting the area standards meetings, assessing the effectiveness of the current standards, or acting as a liaison between a resident or residents and the remainder of the community.

Community Billing

The purpose of community billing is to promote individual responsibility and to hold students mutually accountable for the condition of their shared living spaces. Areas covered under the community billing policy may include, but are not limited to, lounges, hallways, laundry rooms, kitchens, common bathrooms, etc. Instances that may result in billing include vandalism, stolen or broken furniture, or housekeeping charges in a common area when it is not possible to determine the responsible person (s). Residents of a suite, wing, floor or building will share the financial responsibility in such instances. For more information about community billing please contact the Residential Life office.

Roommate Relationships

The foundation of any great residential community is the relationship created and maintained between roommates. Roommates do not have to best friends; sometimes it is better if they are not. Roommates must, however, have a relationship built on mutual respect. To aid in the development and maintenance of this connection, one can obtain a roommate agreement from the Resident Adviser. This document serves to open the lines of communication between roommates about living styles. If necessary, Resident Advisers and other trained staff members are available to mediate conflicts between roommates.