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Living together means respecting each other. The following rules have evolved with time and experience.
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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 student 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. After-hour visitors must be accompanied by a house member. 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 go to Restorative Justice or Community Board. The house board, resident counselor, residence director or dean may also close a house if house hours are widely disrespected.
So that you can be contacted in an emergency, please let your resident counselor know if you will be spending the night either off campus, in another house, or any other location on campus . Resident counselors need to be informed whenever any guest visits overnight. Guests may stay a total of three nights (this is not 3 nights per house). Needs beyond three nights, please consult your resident counselor. 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. With resident counselor approval for a stay beyond three nights, the guest will be charged $10 per night. (The guest may stay no longer than one week.) If your resident counselor has not been informed of a guest or has not been informed of a stay beyond three nights, your guest will be charged $50 per night. If the guest does not pay before leaving, the host(s) will be charged. Guests may not be over 30 years of age and must be at least 16 years of age. Parents may not stay in the house. 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 house. 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, 5pm. - 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. Campus Security provides a high security area for valuable items which is locked securely and insured. All belongings need to be labeled and stored in plastic containers with a lid, suitcases, trunks, or duffel bags. For items that do not fit into one of these containers (e.g. floor lamps, refrigerators, etc.) they may be stored provided that they are clearly labeled. Cardboard boxes and laundry baskets may not be used as storage. Over breaks the resident director will inspect all trunk rooms and items which are stored improperly will be thrown away. 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 house. 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 students withdraw or leave Principia for any reason, they or their families are responsible for their belongings. If the students are returning the next quarter, they may contact the resident counselor to see if their things may be stored in the trunk room. If there is space available in the trunk room, the students are responsible for storing their belongings. If space is not available, the students must pack their belongings, and take them home or ship them. If the students are not on campus when the decision is made to not return, then the students must either return to Principia to collect their 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 students, we reserve the right to move belongings out of the rooms and temporarily store them in the trunk room. We will make an attempt to contact the students regarding their belongings, but we will dispose of them if they are unclaimed by the end of the quarter. Room Set-Up Guidelines: 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 Campus Security web site for Fire Safety rules on room set-up restrictions: http://www.prin.edu/college/campus_security/fire.htm.
Please do not hang anything from the ceilings, molding strips, light fixtures, or fire protection systems. Please communicate all house 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 three or four beds in a double room or two beds in a single room, the beds must be bunked. Please do not use student 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 required) are allowed in student rooms with a $17.25 per quarter charge. During break times, refrigerators should be unplugged, cleaned, and stored in a trunk or furniture room. Pets (from Animal Relations Policy) Due to the constraints of student housing, students are not allowed to have uncaged animals. 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. 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 .) 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. Faculty may have specific cell phone policies for classes as stated in class syllabi. Please use cell phone courtesy. Shoes and shirts must be worn in all campus buildings (except the houses or athletic venues). 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. For the quickest response of nursing care, call Cox Cottage first (ext. 5000), and then 911 if an ambulance is needed. If there is an armed attack, or any other case that needs an immediate armed response from the police, call 911 first and then the Gate House (ext. 5111). 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 houses 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 steady 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 on the 1st Tuesday of each month at 1:30 p.m. 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 houses or sleeping halls in coed houses are locked in the evening and reopened in the morning in accordance with legal liability and best practices 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 houses. Crime and vandalism incidents must be reported to the Campus Security Office. Campus Security will cooperate if an individual wants to file a police report for a missing personal item. Principia reserves the right to file a police report on any crime that occurs on the campus. 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. Some exceptions are made (e.g. biology courses, prairie restoration efforts). To obtain permission for an exception, first consult the Land Stewardship Coordinator (Ext. 5291) and then obtain permission from the Campus Security Director (Ext. 5358). 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 Ext. 5358). Any climbing or repelling on, or jumping from Principia property or buildings must be approved by Campus Security. 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 Campus Security obtained at least 24 hours in advance. Those camping on the Chapel Green or on a house 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 Campus Security. 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 Principia College campus are set by the Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal. Campus Security is responsible for ensuring compliance with these rules and works closely with the Fire Marshal's office and other local authorities in their effort to ensure a safe working and living environment.It is everyone's responsibility to support these rules and report any deficiencies immediately. Because of the number of Fire Safety rules, the Campus Security Website lists some of the main Fire Policies for Principia. If a rule has changed since the previous Fire Safety Inspection or is not specifically listed on the Website, the student will receive a warning. If the student room is not up to code after a warning has been issued, there may be a $25 per day fine until compliance. Repeat non-compliance will result in increased fines and possible discipline.Please direct any questions to Campus Security at extension 5470. At the sound of a fire alarm, it is mandatory to evacuate the building immediately via the safest fire exit. If in a house, gather outside in your designated assembly area. Do not reenter the building until authorized to by the Fire Department or Campus Security 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. When cooking in a house kitchen, close the kitchen door where possible and engage ventilation (kitchen fan, open window) to avoid setting off the alarm. If your cooking sets off the alarm there will be fines assessed. See the Fines and Fees section on the last page for the specific amounts. 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. In houses where upholstered chairs and ottomans have not yet been furnished, 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 student rooms as long as they are 1100 watts or less: televisions, stereos, lamps, microwaves, hot pots, coffee makers, and hot air popcorn poppers. We require Energy Star rated appliances. All other cooking should take place in the house kitchens. The following are examples of electrical appliances that may not be used in student 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 Campus Security 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 Campus Security. - 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 or over thresholds. 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 ($2.00 fee) with Campus Security within one week of arrival. Unregistered bicycles may be confiscated and impounded. Bicycles, skateboards, in-line skates and scooters may be used on walkways as long as riders yield to pedestrians and are safe and courteous. They may not be used or left in buildings. Bicycles may not be used on roadways at night unless equipped with proper lighting and reflectors for night use. Skateboards are not allowed to use roads after dark. Bikes, skateboards and scooters are not permitted on the tennis courts, the track, or the Pub patio. Bikes and scooters are not to obstruct or be left on sidewalks or in building entrances. Skateboarding tricks should only be done in the skateboarding area below the tennis courts. Taking a bicycle, skateboard, or scooter without the owner's specific permission is considered theft and will result in a $50 - $100 fine, and possibly social discipline. Bike theft may also be reported to local authorities for investigation and possible prosecution. For additional regulations and information on in-house and break storage, please refer to the Campus Security web page at: http://www.prin.edu/college/campus_security/bike.htm. 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, Segways, etc.) must be licensed and insured (if larger than 50 cc), kept in safe operating condition, and be registered with Campus Security within three days of arrival. Principia and its insurance does not cover personal vehicles. All traffic and parking regulations are enforced by Campus Security 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 Campus Security. Operating a privately owned or rented golf cart on Principia property requires advance approval from Campus Security.
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. At Principia a practical joke (what some people call a "good prank") is successful if it meets the following five criteria: 1. The recipient of the joke feels the motive was to show friendly attention; 2. The identity and motive of the person(s) involved were quickly evident; 3. No damage occurred (including potential damage during cleanup) nor was anything taken without permission; 4. If any clean up was necessary, those involved were immediately available to help clean up and the clean up in no way added extra work to or hindered the ability of the house keeping staff to do their jobs; 5. If a prank involves a house or hall of the opposite gender, prior permission must begranted by the RC of the house. A practical joke becomes a prank when there is damage to property, a mess has been left, 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. In certain situations, even if a willingness to clean up after a prank (e.g. if clean up puts students in danger or could cause further damage to school property), Facilities or the Office of Student Life may still assess a fine. 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 house 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, Campus Security, 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 lay ed inside houses or other buildings. 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: .
Every individual (including and student) who operates a personally owned computer on Principia's network is responsible for ensuring that the computer is free of viruses and worms and is adequately protected against future occurrences. Windows, Macintosh, and all other personally owned computers must be configured with an anti-virus (A/V) application that is regularly updated through the Internet. Individuals are responsible for maintaining the subscription that delivers these updates. Symantec, McAfee, AVG, and Avast are examples of popular packages that work well. If individuals wish to use other A/V software, and that software makes no extra demands on Principia's firewalls, they are free to do so.
Harassment, Bias, Discrimination 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 origiin, religion, age, or disability. Because Principia is a community that bases itself on Christian values and the unconditional love that Christ showed to all mankind, harassment of any kind is prohibited. Harassment of any kind directed towards anyone is inconsitent with the aims and values of this institution. Federal law prohibits any form of harassment on the basis of race, national origin, religion, age, disability, or sex. Sexual harassment specifically includes unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, homophobic slurs, and other unwanted verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature. All harassment grievances will be promptly and thoroughly investigated. If a student believes he or she has been harassed, he or she should promptly contact the Grievance Process Adviser in the Human Resources Department, the dean of students, or their resident counselor. All new students are given a fuller statement of Principia's sexual harassment policy and procedures. A free speech policy was approved by Student Government during Spring, 2009. You may access the policy on the website under Student Life. Hazing is inconsistent with 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 and/or fines. Members of the Airsoft Club must store their Airsoft guns with their resident counselors, and use them off-campus only. 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 social discipline. 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 on paths or inside a building.............................................$50 Bicycles or scooters inside a building or building entrance................................$25 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 If student didn't vent area.................................................................................$50 If student left the kitchen while cooking .......................................................$100 Any residential program that cooks for itself (no warning)...................... ..$100 Tampering with or ignoring fire alarms; damaging fighting equipment............$100 Preventing egress from a student room...............................................................$100 Propping open fire and security doors...................................................................$25 Possessing or using fireworks - 1st offense/2nd offense Prank calls or PhoneMail abuse.............................................................................$50 Disregard of bluff or campfire policy............................................................$25-$100 Automobile impoundment........................................................................................$50 Weapons fine............................................................................................................$50
Refrigerators..................................................................................................$18/quarter Student-initiated room/phone change after 8 am first day of a quarter, or without prior RC approval.................................................................................$50 Bicycle registration...................................................................................................$10 Bicycle recovery fee.................................................................................................$10 Bicycle disposal fee.................................................................................................$25 Keeping the bike in the room registration.................................................$10/quarter Automobile registration for students.....................................................................$100 RV & Camper Hook-ups........................................................$10 hook-up + $5/night Trunk room or dorm access by Campus Security................................................$25 Replacement ID/Key card.......................................................................................$25
Any request for change to the preceding policies, rules and procedures should be submitted in writing to the Office of Student Life who will discuss it with the appropriate department or individual responsible for it.
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