Residence Hall Handbook (2008-2009)

Please note that the Residence Hall Handbook may be modified and new policies may be instituted if necessary. Any changes will be communicated to all students in residence via their New School email accounts and will be updated online.

PDF version of the Residence Hall Handbook.

STUDENT HOUSING & RESIDENCE LIFE
Housing & Residence Life Staff, Residence Hall Emergency Response System, Community Development

RESIDENCE HALLS
Residence Hall Descriptions, Living In the Halls, Rooms & Room Assignments, Roommate & Suitemate Responsibilities & Agreements, Roommate Conflict Mediation

HOUSING & MAINTENANCE SERVICES
Laundry Facilities, Lock Outs, Mail, Telephones, Internet Access, Cable TV, Security & Guest Policies, Elevators, Disability Related Accommodations, Insurance, Repair Request Procedures, Room Condition Reports (RCRs), Property and Common Area Damages, Furniture, Windows, Decorations, Room Inspections / Room Entry, Residence Hall Damage Assessment

RESIDENCE HALL COMMUNITY MANAGEMENT
Residence Hall Policies, Residence Hall Community Management

FIRE SAFETY GUIDELINES
Fire Alarm Evacuation Policy, Life Safety Survival Skills, Prohibited Items, Fire Safety Equipment

ROOM ASSIGNMENT POLICIES
Terms and Conditions of Occupancy, Room Change Policy, Room Selection for the Next Academic Year, Summer Housing

APPENDIX
Housing Contract & License Agreement (2008 – 2009), Refund and Cancellation Policies, Schedule of Housing Fees, Contact Information

Welcome

On behalf of all my colleagues in Student Housing & Residence Life and Student Services, welcome to The New School and your new campus home! We are thrilled you are here, and I want you to know that every member of our department is committed to working with you to ensure your residential experience with us is comfortable, safe, enjoyable, and productive.

Students living in New School's residences and apartments can expect to be immersed in a vibrant social and learning environment. Our housing options provide an array of living choices from traditional undergraduate residence halls to more independent, suite-style and apartment living to meet the diversity of our undergraduate and graduate students’ needs. There will be activities in each building to help get you quickly connected to other students, and to all of the services our campus offers. Our professional Student Housing staff will offer you opportunities for learning and personal
development presented by knowledgeable and skilled facilitators. Your RA or Head Resident will invite you to help plan and participate in social and educational programs as well. We encourage you to take advantage of these opportunities to learn more about yourself and your neighbors, to open yourself up to new ideas, to enhance your academic and artistic performance, as well as just to relax and have fun. Meanwhile, just outside the door to your campus residence, is New York City and all of its rich cultural offerings for you to explore with your new friends.

New School students come from New York City, across the state, throughout the country, and around the world. You will be living with scholars, artists, musicians, and actors with different lifestyles, interests, talents, traditions and backgrounds. A residential community absolutely depends on the good judgment and considerate behavior of all its members. Tolerance, respect, cooperation, and personal responsibility are essential qualities for any community to function smoothly. If any members of our community forget these essential elements, our well trained live-in staff is here to quickly remind and guide them.

This handbook contains useful information about our policies and procedures, as well as helpful hints to guide you through your residential experience. We believe that by working together, your living experience will be liberating; helping you to achieve maximum results in attaining your personal and academic goals. We hope you enjoy your stay with us and we wish you the very best in all of your pursuits at The New School.

Sincerely,

Rob Lutomski
Director, Student Housing & Residence Life

Office of Student Housing & Residence Life

The Office of Student Housing & Residence Life is responsible for all residences and leased housing communities, including staffing, activities, programming, and administration. Additionally, this office is responsible for managing applications, assignments, billing, and facilities management. The Office is located at 79 Fifth Avenue, 5th Floor, and is open Monday – Friday 9:00am - 5pm. The telephone number is 212.229.5459 x3611 and the fax number is 212.229.5410.

A departmental directory is located in the Appendix of this handbook.

Student Housing & Residence Life Staff

Resident Assistants (RAs)

The Resident Assistants (RAs) are talented and motivated student leaders who were selected because of their excellent interpersonal skills and genuine interest in helping others. RAs serve as valuable resources and are available to answer any questions regarding academic, social, or personal issues. RAs are peer counselors, acting as role models for the residents. RAs are selected early in the spring semester for the following academic year.

Head Residents (HRs)

Head Residents (HRs) are graduate students who assist the Area Coordinator and the Office of Student Housing & Residence Life in managing some of our leased residential facilities. The HR is responsible for the well-being of the residents of his/her building and is the liaison among residents, the Office of Student Housing & Residence Life, and building landlords.

Residence Hall Directors

The Residence Hall Director (RHD) is a full-time professional staff member who works closely with the RAs and the Director of Housing and the Assistant Directors to establish and maintain a residence hall environment that is conducive to the academic and personal growth of each resident and is consistent with the goals and objectives of The New School. The RHD supervises the RAs and works with them to initiate programs and activities in the residence hall, respond to problems and emergencies of any kind, and enforce the policies and procedures that govern the building. The RHD lives in the building and maintains regular office hours, which are posted at the Hall Office of each residence hall.

Assistant Directors of Housing & Area Coordinator

The Assistant Director of Housing Operations coordinates the annual housing selection process, new room assignments and assists the Director in matters related to facilities, security, and billing.

The Assistant Director for Residence Life supervises all aspects of student and professional staff selection, training, and departmental programming, and serves as a liaison to the Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities.

The Assistant Director for Summer Programs & Housing Services coordinates summer housing and conference groups and special projects throughout the year and serves as the liaison to the campus events planner.

Director of Student Housing & Residence Life

Residence Hall Emergency Response System

Community Development

Residence Life Programming

Residence Hall Meetings

The Residence Halls

Residence Hall Descriptions

	13th Street Residence Hall 18 West 13th Street  New York, NY 10011 The 13th Street Residence Hall is a 175-resident traditional-style residence hall on a quiet residential street. 13th Street is designated for first-year-students. Students share common floor bathrooms. The 13th Street Residence Hall Cafeteria is located in the lower level. 13th Street has a professional Residence Hall Director and 6 RAs.
	Loeb Residence Hall 135 East 12th Street New York, NY 10003 Loeb Residence Hall is a 256-resident, suite-style building located in the East Village. The Student Health Services Center is located on the first floor of Loeb Hall. Loeb Hall is designated for first-year-students. Loeb Hall has a professional Residence Hall Director and 7 RAs.
	Union Square Residence Hall 31 Union Square  West New York, NY 10003 Union Square Residence Hall is a 105-resident suite-style residence hall on 4 floors of a land-marked building on the west side of Union Square Park. Union Square is designated for first-year-students. Union Square has a professional Residence Hall Director and 4 RAs.
	Marlton House Residence Hall 5 West 8th Street  New York, NY 10011 Marlton Housing Residence Hall is a 152-resident traditional-style residence hall in a land marked hotel a block away from Washington Square Park. Some rooms have private bathrooms and others share common floor bathrooms. Marlton House is designated for first-year-students. Marlton House has a professional Residence Hall Director and 4 RAs.
	William Street Residence Hall 84 William Street  New York, NY 10038 William Street Residence Hall is a 416-resident suite-style residence hall located in the Financial District, a few blocks from the South Street Seaport. All major subway lines are within a two- to three-block radius of the residence hall, making it easy to get anywhere in the city within minutes. William Street is designated for primarily upperclass undergraduate students. William Street has a professional Area Coordinator, a Head Resident, and 8 RAs.
	20th Street Residence Hall 300 West 20th Street  New York, NY 10011 20th Street Residence Hall is a 200-resident suite-style residence hall located in the Chelsea district. 20th Street Residence is designated for first-year. 20th Street has a professional Residence Hall Director and 5 RAs.
	De Hirsch Residence 1395 Lexington Avenue New York, NY 10128 Located adjacent to the 92nd Street Y, the De Hirsch Residence offers fully furnished single and double rooms with shared bathrooms. The residence also has weekly linen service, a kitchen and laundry room on each floor, building wide wi-fi and 24-hour security. Primarily for New School Mannes and Jazz students, we lease space on two floors of the complex. In addition to a New School RA, a Residence Building Manager staffs the building. Please note that residents at De Hirsch Residence are subject to the rules & regulations specific to this residence as well as TNS Residence Handbook, which is distributed at check in.
	Grove Street 61 Grove Street  New York, NY 10014 Grove Street is a smaller 36-resident, 4-story walk-up apartment-style building located in the West Village. Each apartment is comprised of 4 single rooms, a kitchen, and a bathroom. Grove Street is designated for graduate students and non-traditional-aged students. Residents are responsible for providing their own furniture and paying their own utilities. Grove Street has a Head Resident.
	23rd Street Apartments 23rd Street New York, NY 23rd Street is an apartment building in the Chelsea neighborhood of Manhattan, on 23rd Street between 7th and 8th Avenue. These apartments are all two-person studio apartments and are designated primarily for graduate and AAS students.
	Stuyvesant Town Apartments First Avenue to Avenue C, between 14th and 20th Streets. Stuyvesant Town is an apartment complex located on the East side of Manhattan within walking distance of campus, featuring 80 acres of parks and lawns, 8 recreation areas, and bike and running paths along the East River. Our leased apartments at Stuyvesant Town are designated primarily for graduate and AAS students.

The Office of Student Housing & Residence Life leases additional facilities as needed to house students.

Living in the Residence Halls

Items You Should Bring

• Bedding/Linen 
• Sheets/Pillow/Pillow Case/Blanket(s)
• Towels/Washcloths
• Toiletry Items
  • Soap, Shampoo, Toothpaste, Deodorant, etc.
  • Shower caddy to carry toiletry items to the bathroom
• Things to make your room more comfortable
  • Posters, Pictures of Friends/Family
  • Personal Mementos
• Convenience Items
  • Phone, Stereo, Radio, TV, DVD player, Computer (with Ethernet cord)
• Miscellaneous
  • Alarm Clock
  • Laundry Aids (laundry bag, soap, dryer sheets, etc.)
  • Postage Stamps
  • UL-listed Power Strips (with breaker switch) for electrical items
  • Flashlight

Items Not Permitted

• Any cooking appliance that does not have an auto-shutoff or timer function (buildings with kitchens)
• Hotplates (or any other cooking device with an open coil) and grills (ex. George Forman grills)
• Space Heaters
• Candles or incense
• Halogen lamps
• Windows screens
• Air Conditioners *
• Pets of any kind (including, but not limited to, fish, birds, or any other animals that live in cages or tanks)
• Weapons (including, but not limited to, explosives, knives, chukka sticks, decorative swords, pellet guns, firearms, or fireworks)
• Waterbeds
• Live trees of any kind
• Flammable or combustible materials like turpentine, paint remover, lighter fluid, gasoline, propane, natural gas, kerosene, motor oil, etc.
• Spray paint and fixatives (may be stored and used only in the spray room at Loeb Hall)

Room and Roommate Assignments

Housing assignment packets are sent to students starting in July. Every effort is made to place a student in his/her first choice building and/or room type or with a roommate who shares similar interests and living habits. Unfortunately, the number of student requests far exceeds the number of available beds in a given residence hall or room type.

Generally, roommates are assigned to rooms based upon the behavioral attributes outlined in the housing application. Honest answers bear great impact upon the assignment process. Wherever possible, specific roommate requests will be granted if both parties have requested one another.

If time permits, each resident will receive the name and email address of his or her roommate before arrival. Roommates should use this opportunity to get to know one another and to discuss plans for bringing items to campus.

The Office of Student Housing & Residence Life believes that honesty, mutual respect, consideration, open communication, understanding, and compromise are the key elements in learning to live productively with a roommate. It is important to recognize that each person is unique, requiring space for privacy and freedom of expression. Roommates need not be best friends, but they must respect each other and share responsibility for the roommate relationship.

Roommate/Suitemate Responsibilities & Agreements

Your enjoyment of life in a residence hall will depend to a large extent on the thoughtful consideration that you and your roommates/suitemates demonstrate for each other. If you are having difficulty with your roommate/suitemate(s), please talk to your RA or HR for conflict/mediation tips and/or for help mediating a discussion.

Each roommate/suitemate possesses the following rights. Additionally, each roommate is responsible to help ensure that these rights exist for their roommates/suitemates.

• The right to read, study, and sleep in their room with as little disturbance as possible.
• The right to expect that roommate/suitemate(s) will respect one's personal belongings.
• The right to a clean environment in which to live.
• The right to free access to one’s room and facilities without pressure from the roommate/suitemate(s).
• The right to be free from physical or emotional harassment.
• The right to speak openly and be treated considerately and thoughtfully.
• The right to address problems and concerns in a mature manner.

Roommate Conflict Mediation Procedures

Our staff may assist individuals experiencing roommate problems. Please follow the process outlined below:

• When difficulty arises between roommates/suitemates, you should try to work out your differences by scheduling a room/suite meeting and filling out a roommate/suitemate agreement form.
• If the problem cannot be resolved easily, a RA should be notified.
• The RA will help to facilitate a dialogue and attempt a resolution. In the event that a resolution is not possible, the RA will notify the RHD.
• The RHD will review the situation to decide what the next step in the mediation process will be and consider other possible solutions.

Housing & Maintenance Services

Laundry Facilities

Laundry facilities are provided at Loeb Hall, Union Square, 13th Street, 20th Street, William Street, Stuyvesant Town and the DeHirsch Residence. Residents of these buildings have access to value-card-operated or coin-operated washers and dryers. Please be considerate of other residents by promptly removing your laundry from the washers and dryers when finished.

Marlton, 23rd Street, and Grove Street Residences have commercial laundromats nearby.

Lockouts

The RA On-Duty is available during duty hours to unlock a room or suite in the event a resident is locked out. Lockouts are tracked by the staff. If a resident accumulates more than three lockouts, the resident will be charged $25 to his/her Bursar account for each additional lockout. Lockouts after midnight are performed in emergency situations only and will automatically result in a $25 lockout charge. Housing Staff will not open a door to a room in which a student does not live. Neither the Security Desk nor the maintenance staff may provide lockout service or access to rooms/suites.

Grove Street Only:  Lockout service is provided by the Head Resident from 9pm - Midnight and when available. Otherwise, residents can check out a temporary key from the Marlton Residence Hall nearby, upon showing their newCard (Student ID). The temporary key must be returned within 24-hours of checkout, otherwise the resident will incur a $100 fine to their Bursar account.

Stuyvesant Town Only:  When a lockout occurs at Stuyvesant Town, residents should contact security at 212-598-5223.

23rd Street: When locked out at this complex, residents should first ask for assistance from the doorman to the building. He will then advise as to steps to be taken depending on the time of day.

A student who loses his/her room or mailbox key is subject to a $100 lock change charge (or $25 keycard replacement). If a resident loses his/her room or mailbox key (or if a key is stolen), he/she should talk to the RHD, HR, or RA on-duty immediately. Keys and key cards remain the property of The New School.

A resident may not lend nor duplicate keys or keycards to anyone. In order to promote safety and security, each resident should keep their room/suite door locked and carry their keys or keycards and ID at all times.

Mail

In most cases, mail is delivered Monday - Saturday and sorted in your building's mailboxes. Mail, packages, and/or deliveries cannot be accepted prior to check-in. Instructions regarding mailbox access and package retrieval will be available at your residence hall during check-in. The New School is not responsible for lost, stolen, misdirected or damaged mail, parcels, or packages. If you are expecting an important package, please make sure you are available to receive and sign for it when delivered by the U.S. Postal Service or other courier (e.g. FedEx, UPS, etc.).

Mail forwarding service is not provided after a resident moves to another room/suite, residence hall, or out of the residence halls. Students should update all banks, magazine subscriptions, etc. when moving. Also, students should update their mailing address with The New School through the Registrar’s Office or online through ALVIN (alvin.newschool.edu).

Telephones

At Loeb Hall, 13th Street, 20th Street, and William Street Residence Halls, each room or suite has a telephone number and each room/suite has a telephone. At Union Square, each suite is provided with one telephone in the common room providing free campus and 911 telephone service and voicemail. Incoming, 911, and inter-building telephone service and voicemail is provided free of charge through RCN. To set up voicemail, students simply need to dial *9 from their phones. Residents may also contract for outgoing local and long distance service by filling out the necessary paperwork at their residence hall office. Even if additional telephone service is not contracted, students are required to plug in a phone. The intercom system is the only way that the front desk will announce guests and/or deliveries. To reach another room with RCN telephone service, simply dial the last 5 digits of the person’s phone number. If you contract for outgoing telephone service, you will dial 8 + 1 + the ten digit number to each an outside line.

Students at Marlton House, De Hirsh Residence, Grove Street Apartments, 23rd Street and Stuyvesant Town Apartments who wish to arrange for local and long distance telephone service can contract through Verizon (www.verizon.com) or RCN (www.rcn.com). Additional information will be available upon check in.

Internet Access

At Loeb Hall, Union Square, 13th Street, 20th Street, and William Street Residence Halls, each resident is provided with an Ethernet jack for internet access. Students must provide their own properly configured computer and 10/100 Ethernet cable. For more information about system requirements, visit www.newschool.edu/at/network/dormitories or call the Help Desk at 212.229.5300 x2828.

In order to provide a secure network, the IT department requires that students have the latest system updates and antivirus software installed on their computers. Students must show proof of compliance by making an appointment to have an IT technician check their computers. The IT Help Desk may be reached at 212.229.5300 x2828. To ensure prompt service, make sure you leave your full name, building and room/suite number, and a call back number.

Residents of Marlton House, De Hirsh Residence, Grove Street Apartments, 23rd Street and Stuyvesant Town Apartments may contract for Internet service in their rooms through RCN (rcn.com), Verizon (www.verizon.com) for dialup or DSL or Time Warner Cable (www.twcnyc.com) for cable modem service. Additional information will be available upon check in.

Marlton House has wireless internet access available for residents in the first floor lounge. For more information, contact the Marlton House RHD.

Cable TV

Cable TV service is provided in each room/suite at Union Square, Loeb Hall, 13th Street, 20th Street, and William Street. Simply connect your TV to the cable TV wall outlet. Channel lineups are viewable at www.rcn.com/cabletv.

Residents of Union Square, Marlton House, Grove Street Apartments, 23rd Street, and Stuyvesant Town Apartments may arrange for cable TV service through Time Warner Cable (www.twcnyc.com). Additional information will be available upon check in.

The common area lounges in each residence hall (except Grove Street, 23rd Street, and Stuyvesant Town) have a television with cable TV service.

Security & Guest Policies

A security officer is posted in each residence hall (except Grove Street and Stuyvesant Town) 24 hours a day. 23rd Street has 24/7 doormen on duty. The security officer monitors the guest policy and assists when emergencies arise. Each resident is required to show their valid New School identification card upon entry into a residence hall. Security officers are also responsible for enforcing the guest policy and for checking ID cards. Any attempt to argue with, intimidate or harass a guard will result in disciplinary action. Security can be reached through the room/suite intercom or by calling your residence hall’s front desk. If you have any comments regarding security services, please direct them to your Residence Hall Director. No student is allowed to enter or leave a residence hall by any means other than the front door. Security systems and door alarms exist at the emergency exits throughout the residence halls and on the roofs. Emergency doors are not to be propped open. If you see a stranger in a hallway, or you witness harassment by anyone or other residents, contact the residence hall staff or Security immediately. Give your name, room number and the room numbers near the location of the incident. Do not intervene in the situation on your own.

• Do not leave your room/suite door open or unlocked, especially when you are not there.
• Do not sign in people you do not know in as guests to the building.
• Each resident is responsible for his or her guests behavior and actions while in the residence hall.
• If someone or something appears suspicious, immediately contact the RA on-duty or security.
• Protect your personal property by acquiring appropriate personal property insurance coverage.

Guest Policies: All guests must be signed in and out by the host resident at the Security Desk. All guests must provide valid photo identification (IDs may not be expired). Any request to have a guest under the age of 16 must be approved by the RHD in advance.

Residents may sign up to 3 guests at a time during the day. From 10pm-8am, no more than 2 guests will be permitted per room. Any guest signing in after 10pm must fill out the After Hours Guest Registration form. A resident may only have overnight guests for a maximum of 3 nights in a 7-day period or 7 nights in a 30-day period. During holiday periods and semester breaks, residents will only be allowed to sign in 1 guest at a time. For additional guest policies, please refer to the Residence Hall Policies section.

Grove Street & Stuyvesant Town Only:  There are no security guards stationed at your entrances, so students are expected to follow the honor code in relation to guests and respect their fellow residents. If a student expects an overnight guest, he/she should fill out an overnight guest form, available in the lobby of the building or from the central Housing Office in 79 5th Ave., fifth floor. The form requires the signatures of all suitemates consenting to the guest visit and should be turned in to the appropriate Head Resident. All individuals must be able to be accounted for in case of emergency (ex. Fire evacuation, etc). Any student found in violation will be subject to disciplinary action and could be removed from housing. Questions should be directed to your Head Resident or the Area Coordinator.

Elevators

• Do not hold the elevator by holding open the door.
• If you need to hold the elevator open, use the “OPEN DOOR” button.
• Do not push the elevator doors open after they begin to shut; use the “OPEN DOOR” button or just let them close.
• Do not overcrowd the elevator cab. Do not smoke in the elevator cab. Smoking in the elevator will set off the fire alarms.

Disabilities-Related Accommodations

Students are encouraged to read all disability-related information in the Student Handbook and online at www.newschool.edu/studentaffairs/disability. Students with disabilities, who require disability-related housing accommodations and have not yet made an official request, should contact the Office of Disability Services (212.229.5626 x3135 or sds@newschool.edu) for detailed information as to required information and documentation. Requests and supporting documentation are reviewed by the Housing Accommodations Committee, which consists of administrators from the Offices of Student Housing & Residence Life, Student Health Services, Student Counseling Services, Student Disability Services, and Student Rights and Responsibilities. All submitted documentation is kept on a confidential basis and does not become part of a student’s permanent record.

Insurance

Basic Health Insurance:  All students in the residence halls are required to carry health insurance coverage. Basic Accident Insurance is provided through the Student Health Services Center. Questions about the services provided by the Student Health Services Center can be made at their office, located in the lobby of Loeb Residence Hall at 135 East 12th Street, or by calling 212.229.1671.

Personal Property Insurance:  While every effort is made to provide a healthy and safe environment, the Office of Student Housing & Residence Life assumes no responsibility for the personal property of students. This includes damage, loss, theft, fire, water damage, flooding, or personal injury. Students are strongly advised to have all of their personal property protected against theft and other loss by an appropriate individual or family insurance coverage. If your parents have a policy for their home or apartment, ask whether your room can be included in that policy.

Repairs & Damage Billing

Repair Reporting Procedures

Residents should report all maintenance problems to their Residence Hall Office, or to the RA on-duty. The RA will provide you with a Maintenance Work Order form to fill out. Residents should not attempt to make maintenance repairs themselves. Maintenance staff is available to attend to routine matters. Do not let a routine maintenance matter become an emergency. Emergencies are costly to rectify and result in great inconvenience to all.

Emergency Maintenance Requests:  Residents should report maintenance emergencies to a member of the residence hall staff immediately. During daytime hours, if residence hall staff is unavailable, alert the security guard in the lobby of your building.

Extermination Requests:  Residents may not refuse a visit by the university's contracted exterminator unless a medical exemption is on file at the Office of Student Housing & Residence Life. A room that is passed over may adversely affect the entire residence hall community. Students are required to move their furniture away from the walls when the exterminator visits.

Room Condition Reports (RCRs)

Each resident will receive a Room Condition Report (RCR) form at check in. This form should be reviewed and completed immediately and carefully. It will be used again at check out to determine any damage costs. The RCR must be signed and returned to the RA within 24 hours after check in. Failure to do so will result in liability for all room damages including those present at check in.

Property and Common Area Damages

Rooms/suites should be kept clean and in good condition. Each resident is responsible for maintaining a safe and healthy living environment, which includes a clean and hazard-free room/suite. Any damages beyond normal wear and tear noted on the RCR will be charged to the resident's Bursar account. When responsibility for damages cannot be determined, the damage charge will be split equally between the roommates and/or suitemates. All residents of a floor or building may share joint responsibility for loss or damage to common areas. Disciplinary action may be taken against residents who are involved in deliberate damage.

Furniture

Furniture provided by the university may not be removed from rooms, suites, lounges, or common areas. Residents are not allowed to bring in any outside furniture to their rooms. Special needs may be addressed with the Residence Hall Director or Area Coordinator after check in. To have an exception concerned you must be able to produce a receipt to prove that the furniture was purchased and is in new condition.

Windows

Students may not place any items in their windows or on window ledges. This includes, but is not limited to, air conditioners, window screens, fans, plants, etc. Any item that has been installed by the university as a fixture of the residence hall (including, but not limited to, air conditioners, safety bars, etc) may not be removed.

Any student found responsible for having placed an item in a window, having an item fall from a window, or throwing an item from a window will be subject to disciplinary action, which may include removal from university housing.

Any student found responsible for entering or exiting a building through a window will be subject to disciplinary action, which may include removal from university housing. Fire escapes may be used during emergency situations only.

Decorations

Students are encouraged to decorate their rooms in a way that is pleasing to them; however, painting and/or permanent alterations to rooms/suites are not permitted. The use of screws, bolts, nails, tacks, glue, or other adhesive on furniture, walls, ceilings, woodwork, or doors is prohibited. Any material that leaves marks on walls or furniture is not permitted. Application of wallpaper, wall-paneling, or the installation of exterior antennas or aerials are not allowed. Damages to walls or other surface areas will be assessed at check-out time and charges will be issued to cover the cost of repair.

All decorations must be non-flammable materials and may not cover or block exits, exit signs, lights, fire extinguishers, carbon monoxide detectors, or ceilings. Live trees are not allowed. Decorations may not be attached to fire safety equipment (such as sprinklers, fire alarms, emergency strobe lights, etc.). Neon signs may not be mounted in windows. Decorations are permitted on room/suite doors, but cannot restrict entry or egress.

Room Inspection / Room Entry

Two to three times a semester, Housing and Maintenance staffs conduct inspections of common areas and rooms/suites for safety, health, inventory, and damage assessment purposes. Rooms also may be entered to determine necessary repairs and to exterminate pests. Whenever possible, students will be notified before entry. The Office of Student Housing & Residence Life believes in the right to privacy. However, if a situation warrants, Housing staff reserve the right to enter a room or suite without notice. Such entry will take place when there is a threat to the health or safety of any resident. A resident who wishes to file a complaint regarding this issue should contact the Assistant Director for Residence Life.

Residence Hall Damage Assessment

Below are the estimated charges for any extra cleaning or damage to university property. They are usually assessed when a resident checks out. To avoid charges, report any discrepancies on your Room Condition Report and complete a Work Order so that repairs and replacements can be made.

Residence Hall Community Management

Student Code of Conduct
Date Modified April 2, 2008

I. Introduction

As an institution of higher learning, the university affirms certain basic principles and values that are, in the fullest and best sense of the word, educational. The university is also a community and in that regard, upholds certain basic principles and standards of behavior that underlie its educational purpose. These include the recognition and preservation of basic human dignity, the freedom of expression, equal opportunity, and civil discourse, a sustained atmosphere of safety, respect for policies, rules, regulations, and standards set forth by the university, its academic divisions, and the federal, state, and city governments.

The Student Code of Conduct is designed to protect and promote these principles and standards of behavior that are in keeping with our educational mission. Formal disciplinary proceedings and penalties have a role subordinate to informal conversation and discussion, constructive advice and counsel, and supportive guidance. The Student Code of Conduct supports an environment where sensitivity, tolerance, and respect are sustained for members of the university community and its neighbors. All students at the university are expected to abide by the Student Code of Conduct.

I. Introduction

As an institution of higher learning, the university affirms certain basic principles and values that are, in the fullest and best sense of the word, educational. The university is also a community and in that regard, upholds certain basic principles and standards of behavior that underlie its educational purpose. These include the recognition and preservation of basic human dignity, the freedom of
expression, equal opportunity, and civil discourse, a sustained atmosphere of safety, respect for policies, rules, regulations, and standards set forth by the university, its academic divisions, and the federal, state, and city governments.

The Student Code of Conduct is designed to protect and promote these principles and standards of behavior that are in keeping with our educational mission. Formal disciplinary proceedings and penalties have a role subordinate to informal conversation and discussion, constructive advice and counsel, and supportive guidance. The Student Code of Conduct supports an environment where
sensitivity, tolerance, and respect are sustained for members of the university community and its neighbors. All students at the university are expected to abide by the Student Code of Conduct.

II. Conduct violations

A. University-wide Violations
The following actions are considered violations of the Student Code of Conduct and are subject to sanctions imposed in accordance with the Non-Academic Disciplinary Procedures of the university.

1. GENERAL MISCONDUCT
Conduct unbecoming of a student member of the university community.

2. DISORDERLY CONDUCT
Disorderly conduct includes, but is not limited to, lewd, indecent or obscene behavior on university owned or controlled property or at university sponsored functions; conduct that is unreasonable in the time, place, or manner in which it occurs; and/or obstruction or disruption of university sponsored activities; or conduct which adversely affects the student’s suitability as a member of the university
community or which is inconsistent with the mission of the university.

3. HARASSING CONDUCT
Verbal or written actions that are abusive to any person, or any other conduct which threatens or endangers the physical, emotional health, or safety of any person on university owned or controlled property or at university sponsored functions.

4. PHYSICAL HARASSMENT
Physical harassment, includes but is not limited to inappropriate touching, of any person or similar conduct that threatens or endangers the physical or emotional health, or safety of any person on university owned or controlled property or at university sponsored functions.

5. FRAUD
Knowingly furnishing false information to the university administration, faculty, or staff.

6. FORGERY
Forgery, alteration or misuse of university documents, records or identification.

7. FALSE ALLEGATIONS
Filing and/or sharing of knowingly false information about another member of the community with faculty, staff, or other members of the university community.

8. THEFT
Possession of or involvement with stealing of property belonging to another member of the university community.

9. DAMAGE TO PROPERTY
Damage to property of the university, or that of a member of the university community or campus visitor, while on university property or at university sponsored activities including, but not limited to, walls, classrooms, and residence halls.

10. VANDALISM
Intentional damage, destruction, or defacement of property including, but not limited to walls, classrooms, and residence halls.

11. DRUGS
Use or possession of narcotics or dangerous drugs or of any illegal or controlled substances, except as expressly permitted by law, on university owned or controlled property or at university sponsored functions. Furthermore, students are prohibited from the on-campus possession of any type of paraphernalia associated with the use of drugs (i.e., scales, bongs, pipes, etc.).

12. DRUGS - DISTRIBUTION
Distribution or the manufacture of narcotics or dangerous drugs or of any illegal or controlled substances, except as expressly permitted by law, on university owned or controlled property or at university sponsored functions. Furthermore, students are prohibited from the on-campus possession of any type of paraphernalia associated with the use, distribution, or sale of illegal substances/narcotic drugs (i.e., scales, bongs, pipes, etc.).

13. ALCOHOL
Use, possession, or distribution of alcoholic beverages, except when authorized by the Office of the Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs for a particular function, on university owned or controlled property or at university-sponsored functions is prohibited. Furthermore, the sale, distribution, or procurement of alcoholic beverages for anyone who is under the age of 21; the use of false identification to procure alcohol; and the possession on campus of any type of paraphernalia associated with the consumption of alcohol is expressly prohibited. Alcohol possession and use is prohibited in the Residence Halls by those students under the age of 21 and in dry residences as outlined in the Residence Hall Handbook. This pertains to empty bottles used for decoration, academic projects, or other purposes.

14. PUBLIC INTOXICATION
Public disruption due to intoxication or drunkenness from consumption of alcohol, narcotics, or dangerous drugs.

15. HAZING
Recklessly subjecting any person to the risk of bodily harm, or severe emotional distress, or causing or encouraging any person to commit an act that would be a violation of law or university regulations, for the purpose of initiating, promoting, fostering, or confirming any form of affiliation with a student group or organization. The express or implied consent of the victim is irrelevant in determining whether or not there has been a violation.

16. UNIVERSITY FACILITIES
Unauthorized entry or use of university facilities.

17. RESTRICTED/UNAUTHORIZED AREAS
Students are not allowed on the roof, ledges, or fire escapes of any university building or residence hall.

18. KEYS
Unauthorized possession, duplication or use of keys or key cards to university facilities including residence halls. Giving of keys and key cards to another individual including other residents and guests.

19. WEAPONS
Possession, display, use or distribution of any weapon such as a firearm, knife, etc., or any item used as a weapon or of such a nature that it is intended for use as a weapon, except with expressed university authorization, on university owned or controlled property or at university sponsored functions.

20. FIRE SAFETY
Tampering with or misuse of fire alarms, fire exits, fire-fighting equipment, smoke/heat detectors, sprinkler systems, and other safety devices on university grounds; causing or creating a fire; and the use of all open flame devices such as, but not limited to, sternos, incense, kerosene lamps, and barbecue grills; failure to evacuate a building at the sound or activation of the fire alarm system; and the use of any and all fireworks.

21. NON-COMPLIANCE
Failure to comply with directions of university officials acting in the performance of their duties.

22. UNIVERSITY IDENTIFICATION
Misuse or transfer of university identification documents. This includes but is not limited to, the transfer of university identification documents to gain entry to university buildings, and/or to procure any university services. Failure to obtain and provide an up-to-date, official student ID for entry to university buildings.

23. GAMBLING
Gambling in any form anywhere on campus.

24. SMOKING
Smoking cigarettes, cigars, etc. is prohibited in all university buildings.

25. PETS
All pets are prohibited on university property, including residence halls.

26. UNREASONABLE AND EXCESSIVE NOISE
Creating noise as deemed unreasonable or excessive by university staff on university owned or controlled property, including but not limited to noise that can be heard beyond a student's room or suite. The playing of musical instruments in areas other than those deemed appropriate by the university for such activities.

27. UNAUTHORIZED POSTING
Posting of announcements and other publicity items at the university that are not in accordance with the guidelines set forth by the Office of Student Development and Activities (OSDA) and/or the appropriate department within the school or division. Announcements and publicity items to be posted on Residence Hall bulletin boards must be submitted to the Residence Hall Director for approval prior to posting. Approved items may only be posted in designated locations.

28. UNAUTHORIZED SOLICITATION AND BUSINESSES
Soliciting or canvassing on university owned or controlled property without prior approval. Authorization for canvassing in the Residence Hall is given only to recognized university groups or organizations. Solicitation is not permitted in the Residence Hall without the advanced written permission of the Office of Student Housing and Residence Life. If a solicitor disturbs a resident, a
member of the residence life staff must be contacted immediately. Students are not allowed to conduct businesses on campus or in the residence halls. Businesses, as defined by the Student Code of Conduct, pertain to any service provided in exchange for cash, services, or any other form of benefits.

29. SAFETY OF OTHERS
No person shall create conditions that endanger or threaten others or their property, or create a health hazard or nuisance. B. Residence Hall Specific Violations All violations listed in Section A. apply to students residing in residence halls as well as their guests. The following additional actions are also considered violations of the Student Code of Conduct and are subject to sanctions imposed in accordance with the Non- Academic Disciplinary Procedures of the university. Definitions: As used in this document, the term “Residence Hall” means any building, room, facility, or premises owned and/or
operated by the university for use as a dormitory, whether by lease or by contract, to students enrolled at the university. “Resident” means any student, whether undergraduate or graduate, occupying a space in a Residence Hall.

1. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH HOUSING CONTRACT & REGULATIONS
Failure to comply with regulations set forth in the Residence Hall Handbook, the Housing Contract, and as set forth by the Office of Student Housing and Residence Life. Failure to comply with official requests from university staff, including but not limited to housing and security staff, in the performance of their duties.

2. GARBAGE AND OTHER HEALTH HAZARDS
Failure to keep rooms and shared common areas reasonably neat and orderly as determined by university staff. Failure to keep such areas free of excessive trash and floor space free from debris and other hazards. The creation of an environment that presents a health and safety risk to other members of the community and/or that endangers or threatens others or their property, or creates a health
hazard or nuisance.

3. GUEST POLICY VIOLATIONS
Failure to abide by the University Student Housing Guest Policy as set forth in the Residence Hall Handbook.

4. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
a. Windows No person may place objects on the outside, or inside of windowsills. No objects of any kind are to be thrown from or at the windows. Removal of screens, window locks, or window guards, is prohibited.

b. Prohibited Items
The following are NOT permitted in the Residence Hall: cooking appliances with exposed elements (open coil); hot plates; candles of any kind; incense and incense burning devices; use of roller blades/skates, skateboards, or bicycles in the hallway or on any university property; mopeds or motorcycles; live trees of any kind; changes to electrical wiring, heating, or alarm systems; and other items as deemed not appropriate by university staff.

c. Cooking
In accordance with New York State Health Codes, students may not cook in their bedrooms. In certain Residence Halls, kitchenettes are provided for this purpose. Where provided, cooking equipment must be properly maintained and cleaned.

C. Academic Dishonesty
1. DEFINITION
Academic Dishonesty is any act, which allows a student to gain an unfair advantage over other students. This includes, but is not limited to, copying, plagiarism, collaboration, alteration of records, use of restricted aids, unauthorized use of proprietary material, bribery, and lying.

2. DIVISIONAL RESPONSIBILITY FOR ACADEMIC DISHONESTY
a. The academic division in which the student is enrolled has primary responsibility for the adjudication of all infractions involving Academic Dishonesty.

b. It is the responsibility of the student to become familiar with the Academic Dishonesty policy in effect in the division in which the student is enrolled.

D. Rights and Expectation of The New School
1. The university reserves the right to enter rooms at any time without a search warrant for the purpose of maintaining safety and security standards, to enforce health regulations, to follow through with disciplinary action, to maintain the orderly operation of the Residence Halls, and to respond to emergency situations.

2. The university reserves the right to require students to change rooms or Residence Halls, without notice, when necessary.

3. The university reserves the right to notify parents of a student’s violation of the Student Code of Conduct.

4. The university reserves the right to hold students financially responsible for all losses and damages to university property.

5. The university expects each student to be responsible for securing his/her personal property. The university will not be responsible for the loss, theft, or damage to personal effects of students and their
guest(s). Residents are strongly advised to obtain the appropriate homeowner or renter insurance coverage on valuables.

6. The university expects students to comply with any instruction from a clearly identifiable university official, performing his or her duties in the enforcement of application of university policy. Students are expected to show their university identification card upon request to any Residence Hall staff person and other appropriate university official, performing his/her duties in the enforcement or application of university policy.

7. The university reserves the right to amend the Student Code of Conduct and the Non-Academic Disciplinary Procedures at any
time.

Non-Academic Disciplinary Procedures
Adopted April 26, 2005
I. General Provisions

A. Purpose
The University Non-Academic Disciplinary Procedures are designed to facilitate fact-finding and to review incidents involving violations of the University Student Code of Conduct. It is not intended to create an adversarial court-like proceeding.

B. Disciplinary Authority
1. Disciplinary authority is vested in the Senior Vice President for Student Services as the designee of the President of the university.

2. The Non-Academic Disciplinary Procedures are administered by the Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities (SRR). The Office ensures the fair and dutiful administration of the disciplinary process in the review of incidents involving violations of the Student Code of Conduct.

C. Violation of Law/Off Campus Conduct
1. Students of the university are subject to local, state, and federal laws. As a general rule, the university will not institute disciplinary procedures when a student of the university has been charged off-campus with a violation of a local, state or federal law. However the university reserves the right to invoke its disciplinary procedures.

2. Students are subject to reasonable disciplinary action deemed appropriate, including suspension and expulsion, for breach of federal, state or local laws or university rules or regulations off-campus when such conduct is likely to have an adverse effect on the university, on the educational process, or affects the student’s suitability as a member of the academic community.

II. University Sanctions
The university is committed to providing an environment where sensitivity, tolerance and respect are sustained for members of the university community and its neighbors. Imposed sanctions are intended to facilitate these goals. While they may initially be perceived as authoritative or punitive, their purpose is to promote an environment in which good citizenship can flourish among and between students and other members of the university community.

A. General Provisions
1. The sanctions listed below are recognized by the university in holding students accountable for violations of the Student Code of Conduct. It is understood that previous violations may be considered in determining sanctions.
2. Students are held responsible for the actions of their guests while on campus. Sanctions may be issued to the host when a guest is not a student of the university.
3. Students are strongly advised and encouraged to consult with the Student Ombuds for a neutral and confidential appraisal of their
rights and responsibilities under the Student Code of Conduct and the Non-Academic Disciplinary Procedures.
4. Failure to comply with imposed sanctions subjects the student to further disciplinary action.

B. Immediate Suspension Authority
1. EMERGENCY SUSPENSION
The President of the university, or an university officer authorized by the President, may impose upon a student an immediate emergency suspension when, in the judgment of the President, such action appears necessary for reasons relating to a student’s physical or emotional safety and well-being, for reasons relating to the safety and well-being of members of the university community, or to prevent damage or theft of university property.

2. INTERIM SUSPENSION
The President of the university, or an university officer authorized by the President, may impose upon a student an immediate interim suspension when, in the judgment of the President, such action appears necessary to deal with a continuing disturbance by a student(s), an interference by a student(s) with any university activity, or with the free movement of any member of the university
community.

3. SCOPE OF SUSPENSION
Emergency or interim suspension may be an academic suspension, in which case the student has no right to attend classes, to take exams, or to receive grades. Suspension may also apply to other student privileges including residing in university Residence Halls, attendance at and participation in university functions, admission to university premises, or any combination of the above, unless the
student’s presence or participation is explicitly authorized by the President or the President’s designee. Suspension does not constitute termination of the student’s matriculation in the university.

4. DURATION OF SUSPENSION
Interim or emergency suspension may remain in effect until the Disciplinary Review Panel has taken action with regard to the student. However, the suspension may be lifted earlier by action of the President or the President’s designee.

5. EXPEDITED HEARING
A student suspended under the interim or emergency authority may request an expedited hearing before the Disciplinary Review Panel. The panel shall schedule a hearing within forty-eight (48) hours of the request or as soon thereafter as possible.

C. Sanctions
1. ORAL WARNING
Verbal notification to the student that repetition of the wrongful conduct may be cause for more severe sanctions, and a clear instruction to desist.

2. WRITTEN WARNING
Written notification to the student that continuation or repetition of the wrongful conduct may be cause for more severe disciplinary action within the period of time stated. A copy of the written warning letter will be placed in the student’s file.

3. FINES
Sum to be paid by the student to the university or another specified body. Failure to do so will result in the withholding of a student’s transcript and/or denial of either graduation or continued enrollment at the university.

4. RESTITUTION
Reimbursement for damage or loss to either university or individual property. Failure to do so will result in the withholding of a student’s transcript and/or denial of either graduation or continued enrollment at the university.

5. COMMUNITY WORK
Assignment of a specific number of hours of community service work to be accomplished in a specific time.

6. DISCIPLINARY PROBATION
Written notification to the student that he/she is in official jeopardy. A further violation of the Student Code of Conduct while on disciplinary probation may result in suspension or expulsion.

7. RESTRICTION
Denial of the use of certain university facilities or the right to participate in certain activities or privileges for a specified period of time.

8. TERMINATION OF HOUSING PRIVILEGE
Withdrawal of the opportunity and ability to reside in a university-owned or -operated Residence Hall. All residents should be aware that, as outlined in the Housing Contract and License Agreement, any student dismissed from the Residence Halls for disciplinary reasons is not entitled to a refund of his/her housing charges, including the deposit.

9. SUSPENSION
Exclusion from class, exams, and all functions of the university for a stated period of time. Suspension may require petition for readmission.

10. EXPULSION
Dismissal from the university. The student may not attend classes or take any examinations and must vacate university property by the effective date of expulsion. Readmission will not be considered.

III. Initiation of Disciplinary Proceedings

A. Complaint Procedure
1. FILING AN INCIDENT REPORT
An incident report is a detailed, written description of an alleged violation. Any member of the university community may report an alleged violation of the Student Code of Conduct in writing to the Office of SRR. Complaints must be filed within sixty (60) days of the incident that precipitated the complaint. Incident report forms are available from the Office of SRR and from the Office of
University Housing.
2. PRELIMINARY REVIEW OF COMPLAINT
Upon receipt of the written incident report, the Office of SRR is authorized to conduct a preliminary review of the complaint by questioning persons thought to have knowledge of the particular incident, including the alleged violator. If a person alleged to have violated the University Student Code of Conduct is questioned, he/she must be informed that he/she is being investigated and of the
nature of the related incident.
3. NOTIFICATION OF COMPLAINT
If the Office of SRR finds that there is sufficient information or basis to support the complaint, the alleged violator will be notified of the complaint in writing (by mail, certified mail, hand-delivered or email).
4. DISMISSAL OF A COMPLAINT
If the Office of SRR finds insufficient information or basis to support the complaint, the Office is authorized to dismiss the complaint. The Office of SRR decision to dismiss a complaint is final.

B. Review of Complaints
1. DISCIPLINARY REVIEW MEETING
After the student has been given notice of the complaint, the Office of SRR may hold a disciplinary review meeting with the student alleged to have violated the Student Code of Conduct and the person submitting the incident report, if necessary, to determine all the facts surrounding the incident. The Office of SRR will meet with all parties on a one-on-one basis.

2. LEVEL I REVIEW
(a.) If in the judgment of the Office of SRR the nature of the alleged violation is unlikely to result in the suspension or expulsion of the student from the university, the Office is authorized to review the matter. The procedures to be used in reviewing the matter will be determined by the Office of SRR. The alleged violator will be given reasonable opportunity to comply with the process.
(b.) Where appropriate, the Office of SRR may offer the parties to an incident the opportunity to resolve the matter through mediation. If mediation fails to yield a favorable resolution, the Office reserves the right to proceed in a more formal manner.
3. LEVEL II REVIEW
(a.) If in the judgment of the Office of SRR, the nature of the alleged violation is likely to result in the suspension or expulsion of the student from the university, the Office will forward the matter to the Office of the Senior Vice President for Student Services for review.
(b.) The Office of SRR, at its discretion, may also refer matters to the Office of the Senior Vice President for Student Services. This may not necessarily result in suspension or expulsion from the university if the Office believes it would be in the best interest of all concerned to do so.
(c.) The Senior Vice President or his/her designee will review the complaint to determine whether or not emergency or interim suspension is appropriate or necessary. If it is determined that either emergency or interim suspension is appropriate or necessary, the process outlined in Section II.B will be followed.
(d.) If it is determined that either emergency or interim suspension is not appropriate or necessary, the Senior Vice President or his/her designee will notify the alleged violator of the date, time, and place of the disciplinary review by a Disciplinary Review Panel. The procedures to be used in reviewing the matter will be determined by the Disciplinary Review Panel. The alleged violator will be given
reasonable opportunity to comply with the process.
(e.) The alleged violator may waive the disciplinary review by the Disciplinary Review Panel, in which case the Senior Vice President or his/her designee will review the complaint and make a determination of responsibility, if appropriate.
(f.) If the matter is referred to a Disciplinary Review Panel for its review, the Panel shall meet and review the complaint. The Panel will make a recommendation which will be sent to the Senior Vice President or his/her designee for his/her consideration.
(g.) The Senior Vice President or his/her designee will review the recommendation of the Disciplinary Review Panel, and make a determination of responsibility, if appropriate.
4. Failure to respond and/or participate in either a Level I or Level II Review will result in a decision being made in the student’s absence.
5. Students may not be represented by attorneys in either a Level I or Level II Review.
6. The Disciplinary Review Panel will consist of five (5) members of the university community to be selected by the Senior Vice President for Student Services or his/her designee in consultation with the Deans of the various academic divisions.

IV. Appeal Process

A. Timing for Appeals
1. Once review proceedings are completed and a sanction imposed, the sanctioned student has the right to appeal on the grounds listed in section IV. B.
2. Appeals must be filed in writing to the Senior Vice President for Student Services or his/her designee within ten (10) school days of receipt of a decision. Sanctions imposed will remain in effect pending appeal.
3. The appeal shall specify the basis of the reasons for appeal.
4. Failure to file a timely written appeal shall constitute a waiver of any right to appeal.

B. Grounds for Appeal
1. A decision may be appealed if it can be clearly and specifically demonstrated that sufficient grounds exists to show that the sanctioned student was denied a fair review.
2. Sanctions may be appealed only when it can be specifically demonstrated that there is a flagrant discrepancy between the infraction and the imposed sanctions.
3. Sanctions may be appealed if they cause undue hardship on the student’s ability to continue or pursue his/her course of study and/or stay in school.

C. General Provisions
1. Students are responsible for strict adherence to all deadlines and procedures for the filing of appeals.
2. No new information shall be considered on an appeal.
3. Documents filed in an appeal shall constitute a part of the record.
4. All documents relating to the proceedings from which the student is appealing shall be available to the Senior Vice President for Student Services or his/her designee.

D. Review of Appeals
1. The Senior Vice President for Student Services or his/her designee shall be responsible for reviewing all appeals.
2. The procedures to be used in reviewing an appeal and for providing notification of the decision will be determined by the Vice President for Student Affairs, or designee. The student filing the appeal will be given reasonable opportunity to comply with the process.
3. The decision of the Senior Vice President for Student Services or his/her designee is final.

V. Student Organizations
Student organizations, which are officially recognized by the university, shall be prohibited from engaging in, or authorizing its members to engage in, any actions which are considered violations of the Student Code of Conduct.

A. Procedures
1. The Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities is authorized to investigate complaints against student organizations and, if necessary, charge the organization for violation of the Student Code of Conduct.
2. Charges will be served on the principal officer of the organization. The organization must respond in writing within five (5) school days of receipt of the notice.
3. The charged organization may request an extension in the response period. Such a request must be in writing and must be received by the Office of SRR within five (5) school days of the receipt of the notice. The length of the extension will be determined by the Office of SRR.
4. Failure to submit a timely response will constitute an admission of the allegations stated in the notice and may result in the imposition of sanctions.
5. The Office of SRR may suspend the activities of the charged organization pending the review of the complaint.
6. The Office of SRR will review the charges and response from the charged organization to determine whether or not the organization violated the Student Code of Conduct. Where it has been found that the organization violated the Student Code of Conduct, the Office will determine the appropriate sanction.

B. Sanctions
1. Any student organization found in violation of the Student Code of Conduct shall be subject to revocation of their charter to operate. The Office of SRR may impose a lesser sanction as deemed appropriate.
2. Disciplinary sanction of a student organization will not preclude disciplinary action for an individual student if he/she is specifically charged in the same incident. Charges against individual students will be adjudicated under the process as outlined in Section III.

C. Appeals
The Senior Vice President for Student Services or his/her designee shall hear appeals for the decisions made regarding student organizations using the procedures described in Section IV.D.

Residence Hall Policies

1. Substance Usage
   1. Alcohol Policies: Use, possession, or distribution of alcoholic beverages, except when authorized by the Office of the Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs for a particular function, on university owned or controlled property or at university-sponsored functions is prohibited. Furthermore, the sale, distribution, or procurement of alcoholic beverages for anyone who is under the age of 21; the use of false identification to procure alcohol; and the possession on campus of any type of paraphernalia associated with the consumption of alcohol is expressly prohibited. Alcohol possession and use is prohibited in the Residence Halls by those students under the age of 21 and in dry residences as outlined in the Residence Hall Handbook. This pertains to empty bottles used for decoration, academic projects, or other purposes.
   2. Drugs/Illegal Substances: Use or possession of narcotics or dangerous drugs or of any illegal or controlled substances, except as expressly permitted by law, on university owned or controlled property or at university sponsored functions. Furthermore, students are prohibited from the on-campus possession of any type of paraphernalia associated with the use of drugs (i.e., scales, bongs, pipes, etc.).
      
      
2. Theft or Damage to Property 
   1. Air Conditioners: Residents shall not install air conditioners in any Residence Hall.
   2. Furniture: No person may take, steal, burn, destroy, deface, or otherwise damage property not his/her own. No person shall deny another resident the use of any furnishings, property, or areas intended for the benefit of all resident students. Each Resident must keep all university furniture and personal possessions in the room or suite. No furniture shall be removed from common areas. No furniture taken off the street may be brought into the residence halls. Bringing in any furniture after the designated move-in dates is subject to prior approval of the Residence Hall Director or Area Coordinator.
   3. Walls: No person shall tape or nail items to walls. Pictures or other items should be attached to the walls by means of masking tape. Hooks or thumbtacks should be used sparingly.
      
      
3. Community Conduct
   1. Noise and Quiet Hour Policy: All Residents must observe quiet hour restrictions. The quiet hour restrictions are posted in the residence halls. It is the Resident’s responsibility to familiarize him/herself with the hours. If a Resident cannot find the posted hours, s/he should contact the Residence Hall Director or Area Coordinator for the information. During quiet hours, conversation may not take place in hallways. At all other times, Residents should use common sense and are required to respond to requests from the Office of Student Housing & Residence Life staff.
   2. Storage: Each Resident must keep all possessions in their room or suite. No storage space is available in which to place trunks, suitcases, boxes, or furniture in any Residence Hall. Residents may not store any item, including bicycles and room furniture, in hallways, stairwells, or other common space. The university does not provide storage space.
   3. Telephones: The placing of annoying or harassing telephone calls, emails, rewiring, or placing attachments, or attaching unauthorized devices on a telephone is prohibited. Private telephones may be installed in student rooms. All charges connected with private telephones including installation, bills, and relocation connection charges are the financial responsibility of the resident. The university will not become involved in mediating disputes between students involving private telephone charges and other related issues.
      
      
4. Safety Precautions: 
   1. Windows: Unauthorized access: No person shall enter or assist others in entering any area not intended for the use of Residents.
   2. Safety of Others: Safety of Others: No person shall create conditions that endanger or threaten others or their property, or create a health hazard or nuisance. c. Spray Paint: Spray paint
   3. Waterbeds: Waterbeds are prohibited in the Residence Halls. 
      
      
5. Guest Policy 
   1. Guest Registration: In Residence Halls with front desk service, Residents are required to register each guest at the front desk. Residents may only have three guests signed into a Residence Hall under their name at any one time. Each guest must sign in and leave a photo identification card with the staff at the front desk. Parents, guardians, and other relatives are considered guests. The identification card will be returned when the guests signs out. Guests who cannot provide identification will not be allowed to enter the Residence Hall. A Resident who expects a guest under the age of sixteen years should contact the Residence Hall Director or Area Coordinator at least one week in advance. The Resident should not assume that approval will be granted. Security staff assigned to the Residence Halls are responsible for enforcing the guest policies, and for checking identification cards. Any attempt to argue, intimidate, or harass a security staff person will result in disciplinary action.
   2. Overnight Guests: An overnight guest is permitted only with consent of each roommate and/or suitemate. In the event of a dispute, the Residence Hall Director or Area Coordinator has the sole discretion in deciding if a guest can stay. The decision of the Residence Hall Director or Area Coordinator is binding and final. A Resident may have overnight guests for a maximum of three nights in a seven-day period. Overnight guests are required to sign the registration log each time he or she enters or exits the building. A Resident who wishes to have a guest for an extended period of time must make a written request to the Residence Hall Director or Area Coordinator at least one week in advance. The Resident should not assume that approval would be granted. There will be no more than two overnight guests permitted, per room, at any time.
   3. Resident Responsibility: The Resident host, while in the Residence Hall, must always accompany his/her guest(s). A Resident host assumes responsibility for any policy infractions committed by his/her guest(s). Residents are prohibited from signing in an individual as a guest if they do not know them. Residents are also prohibited from signing in an individual as a guest on behalf of another Resident.
   4. Loss of Guest Privileges: A Resident who abuses the guest policy may have his/her guest privileges suspended or revoked. A Resident may also lose guest privileges if a guest becomes disruptive or neglects to follow policy and procedure. Constraints may be placed upon the number of daytime or evening guests a Resident or Residents of the same suite may have simultaneously.

Residence Hall Community Management

For any community to function smoothly, its members must follow certain standards of behavior. These standards are often defined by rules and regulations. A community depends on the cooperation, good judgment and considerate behavior of all of its residents. One's status as a resident is a privilege subject to certain expectations. Students are required to respect the rights of all residents to privacy, space, cleanliness and quiet hours for sleep, study and health. The need to monitor student behavior arises from misconduct that adversely affects the residence hall community. In cases of violation of residence hall policies and regulations, a resident found responsible for a violation may be subject to various sanctions. Residence hall discipline procedures are not a substitute for any civil or criminal proceedings. All residents are subject to local, state and federal laws.

FIRE SAFETY GUIDELINES

Fire Alarm Evacuation Policy

Residents and their guests are expected to comply with all posted evacuation guidelines and/or comply with all staff instructions and building specific procedures. Fire safety drills and information sessions will be held in each residence hall at the start of each term. When instructed to do so, any resident who fails to evacuate or interferes with the orderly evacuation of a residence hall will be subject to disciplinary action. Residents will be held accountable for the actions of their guests.

• Know where all the building exits are.
• Take fire alarms seriously. Do not ignore fire alarms.
• When evacuation is called for by staff or building procedure and you hear the fire alarm / see the alarm lights flashing, you should leave your room and proceed to the nearest stairwell / exit.
• If the fire situation does not allow you to leave your room, you should follow the Life Safety Survival Skills (see below).
• Do not worry about your personal belongings.
• Knock on doors when exiting. Yell “FIRE” when exiting.
• Do not use elevators (use the stairwells) and do not run, evacuate in an orderly manner.
• Once outside, Housing staff will direct you to an evacuation location (usually across the street).
• When you reach that location, you should assemble with other members of your floor. An RA will complete a head count as quickly as possible.
• You may not re-enter the building until directed to do so by a member of the Housing staff.

William Street: The William Street Residence Hall is designed so that in the event of a fire, the fire will be contained within the floor from which it originates. When a fire alarm is activated, only the floor on which the alarm originated and the floor above that floor will hear the fire alarm. Residents on these floors should proceed to the nearest exit and evacuate the building immediately. A full building evacuation, however, is not necessary. Residents of other floors may hear the alarm but should stay in their suites to await further instructions from the NYFD and Housing staff.

Grove Street: Each apartment in Grove has a window leading to the fire escape. Residents should familiarize themselves with the location of this window. There is an emergency key box mounted in each apartment with the key to the room with this window. This key should only be used to access the fire escape in an emergency situation in which the main staircase is blocked by fire or heavy smoke. Removal of this key for any other reason will endanger the safety of other residents. Any student found responsible for tampering with this box/key in a non-emergency will be subject to disciplinary action,
which could include removal from university housing.

Stuyvesant Town: Stuyvesant Town is fire proof building. If the smoke or CO2 detector goes off in your apartment, follow instructions below and notify Stuyvesant Town security at 212.598.5233 or call 911 in an emergency. 23rd Street: If the smoke or CO2 detector goes off in your apartment, follow instructions below and notify the doorman of your building and if necessary call New School security at 212.229.5165. Always call 911 in any emergency situation.

Life Safety Survival Skills

• If you spot a fire and the fire alarm system is not already sounding or flashing, activate the nearest fire alarm

• Feel the top of the door with the back of your hand for heat and/or look through the peephole.

• If not hot, open the door slowly and look into the hallway below the level of the doorknob. This allows you to not breathe in any smoke that may be present.

• Exit your room and take your room/suite key with you. Do not waste time trying to grab valuables.

• If smoke and heat are present, crawl low to the ground to the exit / stairwell and evacuate the building.

• Do not use the elevators to evacuate the building. Proceed to the nearest stairwell.

• If you encounter heavy smoke in the building, use another exit. If all exits are blocked, go back to your room and follow the steps below.

• If you do feel heat at the top of your door, feel the doorknob (if it’s hot, do not open the door!)

• Stuff wet towels and clothing under door and use duct tape to seal around the door.

• Call 911 and give them the exact location of the building, your floor, and your room/suite, as well as the number of people in your room/suite.

• Wave a white flag or clothing out the window to signal attention.

• If smoke comes into your room, open windows 6 inches at the top and the bottom and breathe air from the bottom of the window. Break glass only as a last resort, as this may let in fire and smoke.

• Listen for and follow any instructions from Fire Safety personnel.

How You Can Help Prevent Fires

Prohibited Items

For fire safety precautions, the following items are not allowed in the residence halls:

• Open-element cooking device or equipment, including but not limited to hot plates, coils, George Foreman-type grills, and space heaters
• Any cooking appliance that doesn’t have an auto-shutoff or timer function
• Candles or incense
• Halogen lamps
• Flammable or combustible materials like turpentine, paint remover, lighter fluid, gasoline, propane, natural gas, kerosene, motor oil, etc.
• Any gasoline powered vehicle or device

If any of these items are found in the residence halls, they will be confiscated by Housing staff and returned to the student when they checkout. Additionally, students found in possession of these items will be subject to disciplinary action.

Fire Safety Equipment

Tampering with fire safety equipment endangers the safety and well being of every member of the residence hall community. Anyone found tampering with fire safety equipment will be subject to immediate disciplinary actions which may include expulsions from the residence halls. Fire safety equipment includes; exit signage, fire doors, emergency lighting, fire extinguishers, pull stations, smoke/heat detectors, fire bells, alarms, horns, and gongs, and emergency key boxes.

Residents may not disable, remove or otherwise tamper with room/suite smoke or carbon monoxide detectors. Any person(s) found to have tampered with smoke / carbon monoxide detectors will face disciplinary action through the Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities. A second offense can result in removal form the residence halls. In situations where the specific individual(s) who tampered with the detector cannot be determined, all occupants of the affected room or suite will be subject to an individual fine. Subsequent violations may result in additional disciplinary action including, but
not limited to, relocation or removal from the residence halls.

Residents will be held accountable for the actions of any guest found to have tampered with any fire safety equipment.

Room Assignment Policies

Terms and Conditions of Occupancy

Any offer for a space in a New School residence hall is considered binding only when a completed and signed housing contract is returned by the designated date. A student agrees to the terms and conditions for residence hall occupancy upon accepting residence. A student must be matriculated in a degree or certificate program to remain in housing. A resident may reside in the residence halls throughout the contract period. The residence halls remain open during holiday periods, semester breaks, and designated intercessions (please note that guest policies are modified during these
breaks). Students must checkout on the designated checkout date as outlined in the Housing Contract and as designated by the Office of Student Housing & Residence Life. Requests for extensions must be made in advance and in writing. Such requests are handled on a case-by-case basis.

The Office of Student Housing & Residence Life reserves the right to cancel a housing contract if the resident fails to follow the policies or procedures of the residence hall, the Office of Student Housing & Residence Life, The New School Student Code of Conduct, or any other policy or procedure outlined by The New School. Any resident who fails to pay any fees or violates regulations outlined within this Handbook shall be subject to dismissal from the residence hall. Students who are dismissed are not entitled to any refund of housing payments or deposits.

Room Change Policies

Room changes must be requested through the Office of Student Housing & Residence Life by filling out the appropriate paperwork. An application for a room change may not necessarily result in a room change, because space is limited. Room change requests are usually not honored for reasons of convenience or preference of roommate. Should problems arise between roommates/suitemates, RAs are available to help with mediation.

Any occurrences of verbal or physical intimidation with the intention of forcing a roommate to move or creating an atmosphere of discomfort for a new resident will not be tolerated.

If a room change request is approved, the resident must:

1. Arrange to formally check-out of the old room/building and check-in to the new room/building.
2. Move within the period designated by the RHD/AC, or forfeit their approved room change.
3. Complete the Room Condition Report (RCR) for both their old and new rooms.
4. Exchange the key(s) to their old room for their new room.
5. All moves must be completed within 24 hours.

These procedures remain the same for a change within a building or for a change to a different building. Please note that students cannot swap rooms without permission from the RHD/AC. Moving into a space that is not assigned to the student, is strictly prohibited.

Vacancy Management and Consolidation

Should one roommate leave any time during the academic year, the remaining roommate(s) should be prepared to receive a new roommate at any time. The vacant space within the room should always be clear of all possessions. The Office of Student Housing & Residence Life has the right to move any such possessions that may be blocking a new roommate's assigned space. Residents who fail to keep a vacant space free of their possessions will be subject to disciplinary action and will be charged for any costs involved in having these items moved.

Should the occupancy rate of your room or suite fall to 50% or less at any point during the academic year, the Office of Student Housing & Residence Life may reassign and move the remaining residents into vacant spaces in other rooms/suites, in order to free up the room/suite for the best allocation of space.

Notification of New Roommate

Although the Office of Student Housing & Residence Life is not required to give notice before the arrival of a new roommate, every effort will be made to do so. However, resident students should be aware that situations often do not allow for this type of advance notice. All vacant spaces must be cleared of possessions and ready to receive a new roommate(s) at any time.

Room Selection for the Next Academic Year

Each Spring, the Office of Student Housing & Residence Life conducts Housing Selection to give returning students the opportunity to select a room for themselves or with a group of friends for the following academic year, within a variety of living arrangements to suit individual preferences and budgets. Housing Selection information packets and application forms are made available in early March.

Floors plans for all residence facilities are available for viewing at www.newschool.edu/housing. During Housing Selection Nights, you (and your group, if applicable) will be able to pick a specific room or suite to live in for the next academic year. You be able to know exactly where your room or suite is located in relation to other spaces in the residence hall and have a sense of the approximate size and shape.

Summer Housing

One or two residence halls are typically designated for summer housing for New School students. The minimum stay is a two-week (13 nights) period unless otherwise approved by the Assistant Director for Summer Programs and Housing Services. Students who lived in the residence halls for Spring 2007 may receive a discounted summer housing rate. Applications for Summer Housing will be available from the Office of Student Housing & Residence Life and at www.newschool.edu/housing in March. For more information, email summerhousing@newschool.edu.

Appendix

Housing Contract & License Agreement (2008-2009)

Definitions: As used in this document, the term “Residence,” “Apartment,” or “Housing” means any building, room, facility, or premises owned and/or operated by The New School (“University”) for use as a dormitory by students enrolled at the University.“Resident” means any student, whether undergraduate or graduate, occupying a space in a Residence or Apartment.

1. CONTRACT AND LICENSING PERIOD
THIS HOUSING CONTRACT & LICENSE AGREEMENT IS FOR THE FULL ACADEMIC YEAR. By accepting Housing or by signing an Agreement for Housing, the Resident agrees to pay for the full Agreement period beginning on the check-in date and ending on the check-out date (see Schedule of Housing Fees). A single-semester Agreement is only given to a student who contracts Housing for the spring semester, who is a January degree candidate, or who is a participant in the University exchange or mobility programs.
2. ELIGIBILITY
Housing is for any person matriculated full time in a degree or certificate program at the University during the academic year. The Resident must remain a full time matriculated University student in good standing throughout the Contract & License period or the University will have the right to terminate this Agreement, at its sole discretion.
3. OCCUPANCY AND USE
(a) Use: The Resident agrees that the Residence or Apartment should at all times be used for dormitory purposes and occupied only by students selected by the University. The Resident shall not permit any other person to use the Residence for any purpose without prior written consent from the Office of Student Housing.
(b) Occupancy: The Resident may occupy the Residence throughout the Contract & License period and agrees to abide by all guest
policies as outlined in the Residence and Apartment Handbook. All New School Residences remain open during the academic year,
including holidays, semester breaks, and intersession.
(c) (i) Check-in: No Resident will be permitted to check in to the Residence before the check-in date as designated by the Office of Student Housing. All Residents are expected to arrive on that day. Spring check-in dates are for single-semester contract Residents only. (ii) Check-Out: Unless prior written consent is obtained from the Office of Student Housing, no Resident will be permitted to
stay in the Residence past the check-out date as designated by the Office of Student Housing. The Resident must follow the policies and procedures set forth in the Residence and Apartment Handbook or other written guidelines at all times, including when leaving the Residence, and the terms of such Handbook are incorporated herein by reference.
(d) Non-Transferability of Rights: (i) The Resident may not transfer or assign any rights held under this Agreement to any other person. Any attempt to do so will be null and void. (ii) Where applicable, the Resident’s rights in and to the Residence shall be strictly limited to the Resident’s temporary and limited rights as a licensee of the University. The Resident has only temporary, personal, and
unassignable privileges revocable at the will of the University. This Agreement shall not operate to confer upon or vest in the Resident any title, interest, or estate in the Residence or any part thereof. Nothing contained in this Agreement shall be construed to or shall create the relationship of landlord and tenant between the University and the Resident or between the owner of the building (“Owner”)
and the Resident. The Resident shall not have any direct or indirect contact with Owner. Any and all complaints and other communications shall be made only to the Office of Student Housing. If the Resident contacts or otherwise has any communications with Owner, including, without limitation, commencing any lawsuit or proceeding against Owner, the University shall have the right
to immediately terminate the Agreement and the Resident shall be responsible for all costs and expenses, including attorney’s fees incurred by the University and/or Owner in connection therewith.
4. FEES AND PAYMENTS
(a) Deposit: The Resident is required to submit a $250 deposit with the Housing application. NO APPLICATION FOR HOUSING WILL BE COMPLETE WITHOUT A DEPOSIT. This deposit is in addition to the fees for Housing and will not be applied to such fees. THE DEPOSIT IS NON-REFUNDABLE. Upon successful completion of the terms of the Agreement, the deposit will be
applied against any damages. Damages will be assessed according to the policies and procedures set forth in the Residence and Apartment Handbook. The Resident’s University account will be charged for any damage assessment above $250 and credited for those below $250.
(b) Due Date: Fees are to be paid in two (2) installments in the fall semester and spring semester or may be paid in one lump sum. Due dates for fall and spring semester Housing payments are designated by the Bursar in conjunction with its tuition and fees billing cycle. An applicant who fails to pay fees when due risks losing the Housing reservation. A Resident who fails to pay fees when due
will be dismissed from the Residence. The remaining fees due will be charged against the Resident’s University account. THE DEPOSIT IS FORFEITED IN ALL CASES.
(c) Non-Payment: The following University guidelines regarding non-payment of fees also apply: (i) a Resident with an outstanding balancewill not be permitted to register for any class; (ii) the University will not release transcripts, grades, or other records to or for a Resident with an outstanding balance; (iii) a 10 percent late-penalty charge on past-due balances will be incurred each semester.
5. CANCELLATION OF AGREEMENT
(a) Refund Period: A student who contracts for Housing in the fall semester and cancels after the designated check-in date may be eligible for a refund. A new spring semester resident who contracts for Housing and cancels after the designated spring semester check-in date may also be eligible for a refund. Refer to the refund schedule posted on the Schedule of Housing Fees.
(b) Withdrawal/Leave of Absence: A Resident canceling the Agreement because of withdrawal/leave of absence from the University
must give the Office of Student Housing an official withdrawal notification from the appropriate divisional office. A Resident is liable
for all fees until the Office of Student Housing is notified in writing of a change in status.
(c) Academic Reasons: A Resident who is dismissed from the University for academic reasons is subject to the same terms as
withdrawal/leave of absence.
(d) Disciplinary Reasons: A Resident who’s Housing is terminated for disciplinary reasons receives no refund.
(e) Any other reason: A RESIDENT WHO FAILS TO CANCEL PURSUANT TO PARAGRAPH 5(a) ABOVE, OR WHO DOES NOT OTHERWISE QUALIFY FOR CANCELLATIONPURSUANT TO PARAGRAPHS 5(b), 5(c), or 5(d) WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE FULL ANNUAL COST OF THE HOUSING AGREEMENT.
(f) Appeal of Cancellation Policy Based on Extenuating Circumstances: A Resident may appeal for a waiver of the stipulation in paragraph 5(e) if the Resident can document the existence of extenuating circumstances that would warrant waiver of the cancellation policy. All such appeals should be submitted in writing to the Office of the Assistant Vice President of Student Affairs no later than
December 1. Appeals submitted after this date will not be considered. Only appeals directly from the Resident who signed the Agreement will be accepted. Please note that submission of an appeal and/or vacating housing does not constitute cancellation of this Agreement. The Resident continues to be bound by the terms and conditions of this Agreement until he/she has been informed that the
appeal has been granted. A decision on the appeal will be communicated to the Resident no later than December 10. A Resident whose appeal is granted will incur a $750.00 penalty and forfeit his/her deposit. The appeal decision is final.
(g) Deposit: IN ALL CASES OF CANCELLATION OF THIS AGREEMENT THE DEPOSIT IS FORFEITED.
6. VACATING PROCEDURES
The Resident agrees to vacate the Residence at the date and time set forth by the Office of Student Housing, or within 72 hours of notification if the Resident shall be in default hereunder, or shall cease to be a matriculated student at the University, or at the will of the University. The Resident shall be responsible for all damages, direct or indirect, resulting from the Resident’s obligations under
this Agreement in any respect, including, but not limited to, the cost of accommodations for each student that would otherwise occupy the Residence, and all expenses, including legal fees incurred by the University in connection with or as a result of the failure of the Resident to vacate the Residence, or in connection with the removal of the Resident from the Residence. The Resident agrees that the monthly charges resulting from his/her failure to vacate the Residence in a timely manner shall be of an amount as the Director of Student Housing shall reasonably determine at his/her sole discretion but not less than $1,000 per month. The Resident waives any rights the Resident may have to remain in the Residence beyond such period of time and also agrees, notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, that the entire amount of the deposit shall be forfeited and he/she shall not be permitted to register, attend classes, obtain transcripts of his/her academic records, or be recommended to receive a degree or diploma if any provision of this
paragraph shall not be complied with.
7. REGULATIONS
The Resident agrees to review and abide by all the policies and regulations of the University and the Office of Student Housing that are, or shall become, effective during the Contract & License period. These policies and regulations are included in The New School Student Rights & Responsibilities Handbook and other publications distributed by the University. The handbook is available at the
Office of Student Housing and at the Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities. If the Resident violates any such policy or regulation, the Resident will be subject to disciplinary action and/or termination of this Agreement without refund by the University, at its sole discretion. THE PROVISIONS, TERMS, CONDITIONS, AND PROCEDURES CONTAINED IN THE NEW SCHOOL
STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT AND THE NONACADEMIC DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURES ARE INCORPORATED INTO THIS AGREEMENT.
8. CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Residents are responsible for the general condition of the room assigned, including damages, defacement and general order. The Resident shall reimburse the University for all damages and expenses which the University may suffer or incur for repair of his/her room or facilities of the building or for repair or replacement of University-provided furniture caused by the Resident’s misconduct or
neglect or by the misconduct or neglect of guests or invitees of the Resident. Unless individually accepted, charges for damages or defacement will be assessed equally against all occupants, regardless of presence at the time of such damages. These charges must be paid promptly. Charges for damages or defacement of any public area will be assessed against all Residents. Upon expiration of this Agreement, or upon its termination in accordance with the terms of this Agreement, the Resident shall return the assigned room in the same condition as when it was first occupied.
9. CONDUCT
The Resident agrees to conform to the standards of conduct that are consistent with the educational objectives of the University. These objectives include: (i) respect for the rights of other Residents, especially the right to privacy, space, and quiet time; (ii) respect for the property of other Residents; and (iii) the prohibition of the use of physical force and abusive or defamatory language. No unlawful or disruptive conduct, including excessive noise, shall be permitted in the room and the facilities of the residence. Any conduct unsuitable for community living, including but not limited to any practice that limits a Resident’s equal use and access to room/suite/hall facilities, shall not be permitted. The Resident shall also be responsible and comply with all policies and procedures as outlined in this Agreement, the Residence Hall Handbook, and any other University publication governing conduct.
10. RIGHTS RESERVED BY THE NEW SCHOOL
The University reserves the right: (a) of injunction and the right to invoke any remedy at law or in equity, as if re-entry, summary proceedings, and other remedies were not herein provided for, and the selection of one or more remedies shall not preclude the University from any other remedy; (b) to conduct inspections to ensure health, safety, and general welfare of members of the University community or to maintain the physical security of University properties. Access to Residences by University staff will be generated as the University determines necessary; (c) at any time and for any reason, at its sole discretion, to change or cancel the Residence assignment. The University reserves the right to terminate this Agreement for violation of its terms and conditions. The University reserves the right at any time to establish or amend any terms, conditions, policies or procedures concerning matters limited to such rules as it deems necessary for the protection of property, safety, health, comfort, and convenience of Residents.
11. LIABILITY
The University is not liable for the loss of money or valuables by any person, nor the loss or damage to any Resident's property. In the event of damage by fire, water, steam or other causes, that render an assigned room unfit for occupancy the University reserves the right to reassign the Resident to alternate University housing. If such alternate housing is not available or if a Resident rejects the offer
of such alternate housing, the University may cancel this Agreement. The University shall not be liable for any damage sustained due to such events.
12. INDEMNIFICATION
The Resident will indemnify and hold harmless the University against all claims and damages caused by the acts or omissions of the Resident and her/his guests.
13. COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL LAWS
Residents are subject to all federal, state, and local laws. No unlawful conduct shall be carried on or permitted in the rooms or facilities of the Residence. Residents must obey New York State’s drinking laws. In New York State individuals must be 21 or older to purchase alcohol and alcohol may not be served to individuals under 21. Individuals under 21 are not permitted to possess, distribute, or consume alcohol in University facilities. Alcohol cannot be consumed in any public area, inside or outside, unless it is part of a function authorized by the Senior Vice President for Student Services. This includes lounges, hallways, stairwells, lobbies, lawns, and similar public or common areas.
14. MISCELLANEOUS—For leased properties
(a) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Agreement or The New School Student Rights & Responsibilities Handbook, this Agreement is subject and subordinate to, and the Resident accepts this Agreement subject to all the terms, covenants, provisions, conditions, and agreements contained in, the agreement of lease between the University and the Owner of the building (“Lease”). In the event the Lease expires or is terminated prior to the stated expiration date thereof for any reason whatsoever, this Agreement shall automatically terminate and the Resident shall immediately vacate the Residence as if such date was the date fixed as the expiration date of this Agreement. The expiration date of this Agreement shall in no event be a date that is later than sixty (60) days prior to the expiration date of the Lease. The University and the Resident agree not to use his/her right of trial by jury in any action proceeding brought by either against the other for any matter concerning this Agreement or the Residence. The Resident waives any right to bring a counterclaim or set-off in any action or proceeding by the University against the Resident on any matter directly or indirectly related to this Agreement or the Residence. (b) In the event of any inconsistency between the provisions of this Agreement and The New School Student Rights & Responsibilities Handbook, the terms and provisions of this Agreement shall prevail. If any provision of this Agreement shall be found to be invalid, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect. The Resident shall be subject to policy changes communicated through official Office of Student Housing and Residence Life.