Housing Policy Manual

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Monroe Community College is pleased to offer you the opportunity to live on campus in our state-of-the-art residence halls. Living in the halls, you will interact with students, staff and faculty to build a diverse living and learning community that will complement your educational experiences and contribute to your overall development as a college student.

As a resident, you will conveniently attend classes; take advantage of being near the learning centers and the library, as well as access comprehensive services outside the classroom. Co-curricular programs and activities, sporting events and cultural performances held in the evening and on weekends are just a quick walk across campus. Residence halls are more than just a place to live; they make an already great education even better.

Experience the Difference of Living and Learning on Campus

Welcome to your home away from home. We are pleased to be a part of your college experience. The Monroe Community College residence hall program is owned and operated by the MCC Association, Inc. Housing and Residence Life strives to provide a living environment that is comfortable, conducive to building a positive community, study and intellectual achievement. Our residence halls have a capacity of 772 residents. The Housing and Residence Life Office is located in 106 West Canal Hall, accessible by an external entrance facing the Canal Hall parking lot S and T. The hours of operation are Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm (hours are subject to change).

MCC is a center for learning for all of its students, therefore we believe in free inquiry and free expression. Students are encouraged to develop the capacity for critical judgment and to learn about themselves and others.

The freedom to learn depends upon appropriate, safe, non-prejudiced opportunities and conditions in the classroom, on campus, and in the larger community. Students should respect this environment and act with civility, courteousness, and responsibility.

With this in mind, the college policies and regulations are presented as the minimum code of orderly conduct at Monroe Community College. They should serve as a guide to obtaining freedom and to respecting the freedom of others.

Residence hall students are responsible for knowing and following all of the policies and regulations which appear in this handbook, the College Catalog, or any other official College or MCC Association, Inc., memorandum or publication.

The following information serves as a guide to living and learning at Monroe Community College. In it you will find information ranging from who makes up the Housing and Residence Life staff to where to get your mail. We hope that you will find this manual to be useful. However, it may not answer all of your questions or concerns. We strongly encourage you to contact your Resident Assistant or any other member of the staff for further information. The following information serves as a guide to living and learning at Monroe Community College. In it you will find information ranging from who makes up the Housing and Residence Life staff to where to get your mail. We hope that you will find this manual to be useful. However, it may not answer all of your questions or concerns. We strongly encourage you to contact your Resident Assistant or any other member of the staff for further information.

Director of Housing and Residence Life

The Director of Housing and Residence Life is responsible for all aspects of the Residence Life program at MCC. The Director provides direction for the training and programming activities. Additional responsibilities include housing management, technology management, housing appeals, budget, and program development.

Resident Directors (RDs)

The residence halls are supervised by five Resident Directors (RDs). RD offices are located on the first floor of each building. The RDs possess a Master’s degree and/or a minimum of 2 years of experience in residential life. RDs are full-time professional staff members who reside in the buildings. Their primary responsibility includes supervising Resident Assistants (RAs) and Community Assistants (CAs), planning and participating in residence hall programs, and the management of the residence halls. They have posted office hours during the work day to respond to the needs of the residential students. There is an on-call RD available from 5pm until 9am in case of an emergency.

The Resident Directors work with the student staff members and students to establish and maintain a healthy and safe community in the residence halls. Residential students bring ideas for fun and new learning experiences; RDs help make it happen.

Resident Assistants (RAs)

Resident Assistants (RAs) are student staff members who live in the residence halls. As a member of the Housing and Residence Life staff, one RA is assigned to each floor. RAs are selected on the basis of leadership and other personal qualities that enable them to assist residential students with concerns and everyday issues.

Night Desk Attendants (NDAs) & Public Safety 2s (PS2s)

Night Desk Attendants (NDAs) are students who assist in maintaining a safe and comfortable residence hall environment in the evening hours at the halls reporting directly to the Public Safety department. Public Safety 2s (PS2s) are part-time security officers who provide the same service during the overnight hours. The NDAs and PS2s are responsible for checking in each resident and their guest(s) according to established procedures. NDAs/PS2s have the authority to search personal belongings of any individual entering the residence hall(s). NDAs/PS2s may be asked to assist the Housing and Residence Life staff and Public Safety in responding to emergency situations.

Administrative Support

These individuals coordinate the daily activities in the office including answering questions, data processing, and are most likely the first people to greet you in the Housing and Residence Life Office.

Building Services

The Building Service staff is responsible for cleaning the hallways, lounges and other public areas. Part of responsible community living is picking up after personal items and not littering. The Building Services staff is not responsible for cleaning individual suites or bedrooms.