Housing Policies

The following are residence hall policies, which apply to all residence hall students, their guests, and visitors in the Alice Holloway Young Commons. In addition to the residence hall policies, all residents must follow all Monroe Community College Conduct Regulations, as outlined in this handbook.

The following list of prohibited behaviors is provided as fair notice of the types of conduct which may result in judicial action and is an extension of the Monroe Community College Conduct Regulations. This list is not all-inclusive. If at any time a student feels they are being unjustly or inappropriately addressed it is expected that the student will conduct themselves in a respectful and dignified manner, and will bring formal complaint against the addressing staff member by notifying the staff member’s immediate supervisor.

1. I acknowledge that I will strive to follow these best practices on personal hygiene to protect myself and others.
1. Clean up after myself in shared bathrooms and use a shower caddy to transport toiletries. (We recommend that personal items may not be stored in shared suite bathrooms.)
2. Wash my hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
3. Avoid touching my eyes, nose, or mouth with unwashed hands.
4. Clean AND disinfect frequently touched surfaces daily such as tables, doorknobs, light switches, countertops, handles, desks, phones, keyboards, toilets, faucets, and sinks.
5. Cover my mouth and nose when I cough or sneeze.
6. Avoid public spaces and avoid close contact with people who are sick.
7. Follow state guidelines regarding break periods and travel.
8. Stay in my room if I am sick and avoid contact with others.
2. I understand that the MCCA is unable to provide cleaning supplies to students and that I must establish my own appropriate supply.
3. I understand that, while the MCCA staff will clean common areas of the residence halls (entranceways, hallways, lobbies, etc.), I am responsible for cleaning my own bedroom, bathroom, kitchen, etc.

It is understood that each resident is a member of the living and learning community of the Alice Holloway Young Commons residence halls. As a member of this community, each individual has certain rights as a resident and as a student. Each individual must recognize that other members of this community have these same rights, and that their rights stop where another’s rights begin. For this reason, it will be important that each individual learn to compromise with others in order to maintain an environment in which all members of the community may grow as individuals and may pursue learning as a fundamental part of the campus residential experience. As a member of this community, residents agree to abide by local, state and federal laws, as well as by the Residence Hall Policies and Monroe Community College Codes of Conduct at all times.

Individuals with disabilities are welcome and encouraged to live in the residence halls. To the fullest extent possible, Housing & Residence Life seeks to provide accessible housing to meet the needs of everyone. A Resident in need of specialized housing due to a disability must meet with the Office of Disability Services to provide current and appropriate documentation. Disability Services will notify the Housing Office once an accommodation is approved, and the Housing Office will make every effort to provide accommodations. Service and emotional support animals are allowed; approval from Disability Services and additional housing paperwork must be completed in advance of the animal’s arrival to the Residence Halls.

The use, sale, transfer, possession or being in the presence of alcoholic beverages in the residence halls or on College premises is prohibited, regardless of age. No alcohol beverage containers or drinking game devices or paraphernalia are allowed in the residence hall or on the College premises, regardless of age.

Individuals involved with the illegal possession, use, sale, transfer, and/or being in the presence of any controlled substances, including those used for medicinal purposes, may be dismissed from the residence halls without refund. All drug paraphernalia is prohibited and will be confiscated. Drug-related violations may result in criminal charges, in addition to residence hall and college student conduct action.

Alcohol/Substance Abuse Sanction Model

First Violation*

• Residence Hall Probation- Duration based on severity of the incident and resident’s judicial history
• Parental notification
• Educational sanction/referral
• Fine: $50 alcohol; $100 substance and/or paraphernalia
• Possible referral to the Office of Housing and Residence Life
• Possible referral to the Vice President for Student Services Office (for serious violations)
• Possible Residence Hall Suspension or Removal
• Possible Suspension from the College

Second Violation*

• Heightened Residence Hall Probation- Duration based on severity of the incident and resident’s judicial history
• Parental notification
• Educational sanction/referral
• Fine: $100 alcohol; $150 substances and/or paraphernalia
• Referral to the Office of Housing and Residence Life
• Possible referral to Vice President for Student Services Office
• Possible Residence Hall Suspension or Removal
• Possible Suspension from the College

*These are the minimal recommended sanctions for violations and are not required. Depending on the severity of the incident, you may also be suspended or removed from the residence halls and/or referred to the Vice President for Student Services Office for additional sanctions outlined in the College’s Conduct Regulations.

Cooking is allowed only in suite kitchen areas. Residents are encouraged to cook with the kitchen appliances provided in the residence halls. It is expected that residents wishing to cook will apply all fire safety precautions and observe good cooking practices. It is required that residents regularly clean the stove drip pans to prevent residue build up that could result in excessive smoke or fire. Housing reserves the right to replace and charge students for drip pans that are excessively dirty and could create a cooking hazard. Residents will be held financially responsible for any building fire alarm activation or related damages resulting from negligence while cooking.

UL-approved sealed-unit coffee makers and toasters are allowed to be used in the kitchen area. The use of any other cooking appliances is prohibited in all suites including, but not limited to, hot plates, toaster ovens, George Foreman and similar grills, electric fry pans, waffle, sandwich, and quesadilla makers, oil fryers or auxiliary heaters.

Residential students are responsible for any loss/damage to personal property, College property, or property of the MCC Association, Inc.

Anyone causing damages, whether intentionally or by accident must report the incident to their Resident Director. Damages occurring during the academic year will be invoiced to the resident. Vandalism to common area property will be assessed and divided equally among all resident students living in the building. All damage deemed vandalism by the Housing and Residence Life staff will incur a base charge per incident based on building occupancy.

Residential students are responsible for any damage to their bedroom. Any damage to common areas that cannot be attributed to individual resident(s) will be considered the joint responsibility of the residents of the hall or suite. The repair/replacement costs will be charged to the residents by dividing the total cost equally by the number of residents in the hall or suite involved.

Outstanding fees in excess of $200 will result in a hold preventing the resident from adjusting their class schedule. Outstanding fees less than $200 will result in a hold preventing the resident from obtaining a college transcript. Unresolved balances may be referred to a collection agency and residents will be responsible for all associated collection fees.

We recommend that all residents obtain renter’s insurance to protect their belongings in the event of theft or damage. The MCC Association, Inc. will not compensate residents for loss or theft of personal property in the residence halls.

Below is a list of approximate repair costs for commonly damaged items.

The Office of Housing and Resident Life at Monroe Community College (MCC) strives to offer every residential student a placement that feels safe, comfortable and supported. Gender Inclusive Housing will be open to all residents, including first year students (who are over the age of 18). Gender Inclusive Housing allows same gender roommates, opposite gender roommates or other gender-identified roommate pairings. This community is designed as an intentional living community affirming the cultural experiences of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex and questioning residents as well as their allies. Residents must self-select the Gender Inclusive Housing option on their housing application; this community will not be forced upon any student.

Gender Inclusive Housing is first come first serve and is limited based on interest. The Housing and Residence Life Office discourages all students in romantic relationships from living together on campus. Additionally, while we do not force students to speak to their parents about their housing options, we strongly encourage students to communicate with their parents so they can fully support the decision to live in Gender Inclusive Housing. Any student requesting Gender Inclusive Housing will be contacted before an assignment is made and may be asked to provide supplemental information. We do reserve the right to change a student’s assignment at any time for any reason.

Gender Inclusive suites are equipped with four single bedrooms and two bathrooms, which are shared by members of the suite. Anyone requesting Gender Inclusive Housing must be able to pay for housing at the single room rate. If suitemates are requested as part of the housing application process, all students must select the Gender Inclusive Housing preference. Returning students who select Gender Inclusive housing will be auto-placed into housing with this designation and unable to choose for themselves a building and room.

Please refer to the College Sexual Conduct Policies and Procedures (rpv.bongobaystudios.com/go/titleix) located on the Title IX website and elsewhere in this manual.

Solicitation and sales of any service or product door to door in a residence hall or by way of the college telephone or mail system is prohibited. Solicitation and sales by registered student organizations of any service or product in the lobby of a residence hall must have the approval of the Director of Housing and Residence Life at least one week prior to the planned sale. Commercial sales will not be allowed from individual resident rooms or other areas within the residence halls. Residents may not use residence hall rooms or residence hall telephone numbers as a place of business or for the purposes of solicitation or for any purpose other than as a residence. Advertisement, sale or solicitation of alcoholic beverages is not allowed in the residence halls or resident mailboxes.

Monroe Community College (MCC) supports a healthy, sustainable environment for the college community and is committed to preparing our students for increasingly tobacco-free workplaces. Therefore, tobacco use is prohibited on all college owned and leased property, both indoors and outdoors. This includes but is not limited to:

• All buildings on the Brighton and Damon campuses, Applied Technologies Center and Public Safety Training Center.
• Off-site and leased locations such as the Economic Development & Innovative Workforce Services facility.
• Outside property owned and leased by the college including open land areas, woods, fields, patios, parking lots, sidewalks, roads, loading docks and building entrances.
• All vehicles owned and leased by Monroe Community College or its affiliated organizations.
• College-sponsored events at all locations.

All tobacco products in use must be properly disposed of prior to entering any college property or exiting a personal vehicle. The College requires college community members to respect private property bordering all College locations by refraining from trespassing for purposes of tobacco product consumption. The sale, free distribution, related advertising or sponsorship of tobacco products is also prohibited on college property.