Rooms and apartments will be inspected weekly to determine whetherproper standards of sanitation, safety, and order are being observed. These visits will be carried out at designated times by the RAs or RDs. Guidelines are as follows:
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Beds are not to be used without sheets. Sheets should be changed on a regular basis. Mattresses should not be placed on the floor or used without mattress pads.
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Heating appliances constitute a serious fire hazard. Therefore, electrical appliances such as irons, curling irons, hair dryers and popcorn poppers are to be in proper working condition and should be used with caution. Use of such devices must be limited to one per outlet by order of the Fire Department. The use of electric heaters and halogen lamps is prohibited due to the potential electrical circuit overload and related fire hazards. Should a loss of heat situation arise, the Residence Life staff may provide space heaters for use on a temporary basis only. Window air conditioners are also prohibited.
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As a matter of general safety, any open flame, including candles, incense, etc. is prohibited.
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To avoid the presence of insects and unpleasant odor, general debris, including empty soft drink cans or bottles, milk cartons, and open food, needs to be disposed of in the designated trash or recycling bin. Dishes should also be washed regularly.
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Each apartment and/or room may not have weight lifting sets and/or nautilus equipment weighing more than a total of 150 pounds, including the weightlifting bar. This limit is for the entire apartment and/or room.
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Exterior window ledges are to be kept clear. Interior ledges should not contain anything that would damage the blinds. Clothing and other objects are not to be hung from the window inside or outside the building. Removal of screens and/or balcony mesh is prohibited. Windows are not to be used to enter or exit any room or apartment.
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Alcoholic beverage containers, whether empty, partially full, or unopened, are not permitted in student rooms. If such containers are found in a resident room, they will be confiscated and considered evidence of an alcohol violation.
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Devices, objects, posters, flags, magazines, or articles of clothing that depict, promote, or advertise alcohol; drugs; lewd, obscene, pornographic, or sexually suggestive behavior; or are interpreted to be racially or sexually degrading, Satanic, or New Age material are not to be possessed or displayed (as determined by the Student Development staff).
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It is a violation of Geneva College policy to possess or display government or municipal signs or equipment.
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Refrigerators must be kept clean and should be defrosted as needed. It is required that students defrost refrigerators prior to Christmas and Spring breaks. Personal refrigerators must not exceed 3 cubic feet.
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No pets are allowed in the residence halls. The only exception is that fish may be kept in a proper aquarium. Aquariums are not to be more than 10 gallons in volume.
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Rooms are to be cleaned on a regular basis. Vacuum cleaners, brooms, and limited cleaning supplies can be procured from the equipment closet of each hall or the RA. Students should provide other cleaning supplies.
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Due to fire hazards, live Christmas trees are prohibited in all student housing.
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Items hung on apartment and/or room walls may only be attached with sticky-tac or plastic-tac, and care should be taken when removing items from walls. Tape of any kind (duct, scotch, foam, etc.) may not be used in hanging items on walls, doors or attaching items to floors or ceilings.
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No more than three (3) strings of decorative or Christmas lights nay be used in any student room. It is recommended that students not sleep with any such lights burning.
