Table of Contents
Foreword
Rights and Responsibilities
Residence Life Staff
L3 Opportunities
Facilities and Services
Procedures
Policies
Health, Safety, and Security
Measures
Student Conduct Guidelines
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Residence Life Handbook
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To a safe, clean and well-maintained
residence hall or apartment space;
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To a quality learning environment conducive
to your academic and social pursuits;
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To privacy and the proportionate use of your
room both in terms of space and time, and the right to be free of
unwanted guests in your room;
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To choose your means of recreation and
relaxation;
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To confront another’s behavior that
infringes on your rights;
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To the assistance of your RA, AM or HD when
you need help with a problem;
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To make adult choices as a member of the
School of Mines residence life community.
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To keep your door and hall doors locked, and
not to prop them open or allow in strangers or guests without a resident
escort;
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To keep common areas neat, clean and damage
free, and to straighten up common areas after use;
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To observe quiet hours, keep your stereo,
television, other electronic equipment and your voice at a reasonable
volume in the residence hall and to remind others that you expect the
same of them;
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To let your roommate know of your wishes and
preference for hours of sleep, study and visitation, and to work through
any difference you may have in a peaceful manner, within the guidelines
provided by the School of Mines;
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To know and abide by the laws of the state
of South Dakota, including those that pertain to alcoholic beverages and
illegal drugs. You have the responsibility to follow the rules and
regulations as stated by the South Dakota Board of Regents and the
School of Mines;
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To support the educational purposes of the
School of Mines and to sustain a safe and comfortable living community
in the on-campus housing; to examine your own behavior when confronted by another and
work toward resolving conflicts. You also have the responsibility to
confront others in a non-aggressive and non-threatening manner;
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To notify a staff person of your problem in
at timely manner and to cooperate with them as they work with you to
resolve the problem;
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To read information provided for you by the
School of Mines and ResLife staff, especially the Residence Life
Handbook and the
Student Code of Conduct;
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To participate in wing and area meetings and
share responsibility for adhering to and enforcing community policies
and guidelines.
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