Residential Orientation. Welcome to the UC Washington Center. Summer 2018 Presented By: Residential Life Team

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1 Residential Orientation Welcome to the UC Washington Center Summer 2018 Presented By: Residential Life Team

2 What s this Orientation About? Introductions Building Resources & Facilities Receiving your ID Card Policies & Procedures Events & Activities Safety & Security Emergencies

3 Introductions

4 Student Services Team Mac Hamlett Facilities & Housing Manager Josh Brimmeier Director of Student Services Debbie Deas Associate Director of Student Services he/him/his she/her/hers

5 Coordinators of Student Development Melissa Diaz Ruben Torres she/her/hers he/him/his

6 What s a CSD? Resource Provider Source of Information Conflict Resolver Problem Guide Programmer & Event Planner Responsible for responding to conduct issues Emergency Response Emergency Line No texts, please!

7 Intro to the UCDC Building

8 Residence Life Office Hours Monday Friday 2pm 8pm Closed on holidays Saturday 5pm 8pm Sunday Closed This is when you can pick up packages & check out resources!

9 Mail and Packages Your address is: YOUR NAME 1608 Rhode Island Ave NW Apartment # Washington, DC You must have a UCDC ID to pick up your package. You will receive an from ResidentialServices@ucdc.edu once your package is ready to be picked up from the office. Outgoing Mail is placed in lobby mailbox beside the MPR

10 Cleaning Schedule: Monday: floors 4/5 Tuesday: floors 6/7 Housekeeping Wednesday: floors 8/9 Thursday: floors 10/11 Includes bathroom, kitchen floor, vacuum living room Check your cleaning form if you have questions Cannot opt out of this service without permission from Director of Student Services Trash and recycling should be emptied throughout the week in the trash room at the end of the hall on each floor.

11 Residents are responsible for Clearing the bathroom counter and shower area of ALL items the day cleaning is scheduled. Cleaning the kitchen and appliances. Cleaning their bedrooms. Vacuums are available in the lobby. Keeping common areas clean. Environmental Health and Safety inspections will occur throughout the term.

12 Fitness Center Treadmill, Elliptical Machine, Stationary Bike, and Weight Training Equipment Please be mindful of duration of use of machines (30 minute limit if someone else is waiting) Please do not use the treadmill during quiet hours (11pm-8am Sun-Thursday Nights, 1am-10am Friday & Saturday Night)

13 Avenue C Unstaffed Market Closes Thursday, Friday, & Saturday at 11:00pm. Open 24 hours Sunday-Wednesday Camera Monitored Located on 4 th Floor UCDC pays a service fee to the vendor for this service. It is not a profit making venture so please do not take things without paying for them Penalty for theft: Minimum $150 fine and purchasing the items stolen

14 Mental Health Resources Provided by Parkhurst Associates In Building for Walk-Ins Tuesdays & Wednesdays from 5pm- 8pm in Room 359 (see elevator signs as there may be minor variations) Appointments available:

15 Mental Health Resources Trained and educated with special attention to cultural competency Hours are available at our office near Dupont Circle with other staff members based on their availability Appointments available:

16 Conduct Violations

17 Student Conduct Violations sent to home campuses UC campuses: 7 years on your record Failure to pay fines or replacement costs may result in a freeze on your campus account (i.e. transcripts, class registration, diplomas) Removal from housing = Removal from academic program

18 Most Commonly Violated Policies ResLife Handbook: Alcohol Controlled Substances Quiet Hours Identification/Security/Keys Fire Safety Theft Failure to Comply

19 Alcohol Consumption 21+ Years Old Responsible drinking allowed (without other conduct violations) Under 21 No drinking, responsible or otherwise Open Container Law No alcohol in public spaces basically anywhere outside of your room Alcohol Volume Kegs, 24+ packs, Handles, etc. Empty alcohol containers = consumed alcohol

20 Alcohol Poisoning: A Medical Emergency How can you tell if someone is about to become a victim of alcohol poisoning? PASSING OUT DOESN'T MEAN SLEEPING IT OFF Signs and Symptoms: Unconscious or semi consciousness Slow respiration (breaths) of eight or less per minute or lapses between breaths of more than eight seconds Cold, clammy, pale or bluish skin What to do: Call 24-hour Emergency Line: and 911 If you have concerns please call the emergency line-we are here to help!

21 Why?

22 Common Violations Quiet Hours Sunday Thursday 11:00 p.m. 8:00 a.m. Friday & Saturday 12:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Controlled Substances Prescriptions Street drugs Smoke Free Campus Marijuana

23 Common Violations Fire Safety Smoke Detectors Covering Disconnecting Theft Avenue C Catered Events Failure to Comply Staff Security

24 Security Identification Present ID to Security EVERY time you enter the building Failure to Show ID 1st offense $5 charge 2nd offense $10 charge 3rd offense $15 charge 4th offense $20 charge and judicial hearing Keys Sharing/borrowing Lock-outs & 15 min. keys Guests Directions/Instructions Cameras

25 Guest Visitation Procedures No guests until Monday, June 25 at 7am - Apartment Agreement form due BEFORE any guests if all apartment mates here. If not, see Ruben Torres for your date. Day Guests: 7am-1am vs Overnight Guests: 1am-7am Day guests must be signed in as overnight guests at 1am Procedures: 1. Notify/coordinate with your apartment 2. Check in your guest(s) w/ security 3. Escort guests at all times 4. Check out your guest(s) w/ security

26 Guest Limitations No more than 2 overnight guests/apartment/night No more than 5 nights within a 21 day period per guest 21 days begins on their first night if they reach this limit, must wait another 21 days from their last night before they may visit again Cannot give guests keys, fobs, or UCDC IDs Failure to follow procedure may result in a conduct policy violation and loss of guest privileges. You may contact CSD Ruben Torres for any questions.

27 Roommate Conflicts and Mediation We will ask you to: 1. Complete the Apartment Agreement form by the due date (June 25th). 2. Talk with your roommates calmly and respectfully about any issues that are occurring (see 3. Contact a CSD for mediation assistance.

28 Sexual Misconduct Title IX Law prohibiting discrimination based on sex in any education program or activity receiving federal funds. UC Policy on Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Includes: Sexual Violence, Sexual Harassment, Dating Violence, Domestic Violence, and Stalking Reports can be made to any UCDC Staff/Faculty Mandatory Reporters Filing a report an investigation We will work with you to give you available reporting options, medical help, and other resources to ensure that you re safe and supported.

29 Sexual Misconduct Resources UCDC Title IX Officers: On Site Josh Brimmeier UCOP John Sims Home Campus Confidential Resources: Counseling Services Parkhurst Associates DC Rape Crisis Center UCDC.edu 24-hr hotline: Free Counseling Services for all sexual misconduct issues Local network, including the Washington Hospital Center for free medical care & forensic exam

30 Facilities

31 Fire Safety DO NOT TAMPER WITH THE SPRINKLER HEADS If you burn your dinner, popcorn, etc. use the fan above the stove to ventilate. Evacuate when you hear the alarm Horizontal system We highly recommend renter s insurance

32 Air Flow & Temperature Control Temperature Setting: Keep it consistent. On/Off: Fresh Air will ALWAYS flow into your apartment regardless of your setting. Fan Speed: High/Medium/Low determines how quickly your air moves into your apartment. Talk with your roommates about what temperature you would like your apartment set at.

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34 Bed Bugs How to tell if you have them? You submit a Work Order We will place traps Heat Treatment Mattress Cover

35 Maintenance Go to Click on submit a work order Include your proper and contact info Residence Life and Security cannot submit work orders for you.

36 Facilities Info Bike Storage Register for garage Trash Chute Pots and Pans Study Rooms (705, 805, 905) Post Office Box Printing/Scanning Hydration Stations (4 th, 7 th, & 10 th Floors) Laundry (4 th, 6 th, & 10 th Floors)

37 Safety & Security

38 Safety and Security in the Center Emergency Duty Phone Security Desk is open 24/7 Check in guests Check out carts and vacuums Lost and Found The Clery Act Available online at

39 Safety and Security around DC DC is a major city PAY ATTENTION Look like you know what s going on When you go out at night, travel safely and responsibly Copy all important documents

40 Tips for Success in DC Invest in reusable bags DC charges.05 cents for each plastic bag you use When riding an escalator, walk on the left stand on the right Use & register your Smartrip card Check the weather before you leave in the morning Learn how to network Save Time, Use the Door Close Button on Elevator Drink LOTS of water Cross the street safely in crosswalks

41 Upcoming Events Holocaust Museum Tour: Sunday, July 1 st at 11am FBI Experience: Wednesday, July 18 th at 1pm (by 6/20) Philadelphia Field Trip: Saturday, July 28 th Pentagon Tour: Wednesday, August 8 th, 9:30am Newseum: Saturday, August 18 th, 11am

42 Events Publicity UCDC Facebook Group Closed Group Real Name or respond to message requests Bulletin board posts Monday newsletter to your

43 What s Next? Questions Survey and ID Cards Lunch Need your ID photo taken? Stop by ResLife Office between 2pm-8pm tomorrow.

44 Questions?

45 Survey TINYURL.COM/UCDCSU18

46 ID Cards Last Name A-K see Debbie Last Name K-R see Ruben Last Name s-z see Melissa