Policy Information 100|Page www.kutztown.edu/thekey Traffic Control/Road Signs Signs or traffic control devices, including but not limited to stop signs, pedestrian/traffic control, and street signs, which are the property of federal, state, county or city governments are not permitted in the residence halls, suites or apartments. Possession of such signs/devices may result in referral to Public Safety, as well as the Student Conduct Office. These signs/devices may also be confiscated. University Property University property in common areas is the joint responsibility of the occupants sharing the facilities. Under no circumstances should university property be moved to students’ personal spaces. This includes items from the Dining Hall facilities. Vandalism Vandalism is defined as any intentional behavior which causes damage when that behavior violates policy or is reckless or negligent. Willful destruction or defacement of any personal or University property is prohibited. When damages occur in common spaces, an investigation will occur, and the responsible individual(s) will be billed. A report will also be sent to the Student Conduct Office. Visitation Policy Residence Life and Housing & Dining Services at Kutztown University promote a safe environment, which encourages responsible decision making by members of the community. Recognizing student rights and responsibilities, as well as the role of the department in fostering student development, the Visitation Policy of Residence Life and Housing & Dining Services at Kutztown University consists of gradual levels of student responsibility based on class rank. Definition of Terms • Escort: Visitors must be accompanied by their host when moving about in the residence hall they are visiting. • First Year Student: Any first-time resident student with 30 or less earned credits. • Host: The resident student living in the hall and/or room where the visitation option is being exercised. • Identification (ID): Formal identification is required. Types of acceptable ID are: validated college ID, valid driver’s license, valid ID with name and picture or name and address of presenter/visitor. • Parental (Guardian) Permission Form: Students who are not of the age of majority must provide parental or legal guardian’s approval for visitation rights covered in this policy. This form is no longer needed once a student turns 18. • Pre-Registration: The process by which any student who has a visitor or visitors arriving after 11:59 p.m. on a Thursday, Friday, or Saturday evening notifies the hall desk of the anticipated arrival of a guest. The information needed to pre-register includes visitor’s name, type of ID, anticipated time of arrival, and anticipated length of stay. • Sign-In: The process by which host, and visitor(s) are recognized as participating in visitation. Resident students, as hosts, are responsible for registering visitors at the hall desk. A digital visitation pass is created by the Desk Receptionist that can only be accessed at the front desk of any hall while they remain in the building in which they sign in. All visitors must check out at the front desk in which they are signed in upon leaving. • Visitor: A Visitor is considered anyone not residing in that particular residence hall including resident students from another hall, commuting students, students living off-campus, family, friends, acquaintances, etc.
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