Housing Handbook Collin College Resident Handbook05-08-2020 | Page 15

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10. coffee makers,
curlers,
curling irons,
desk lamp,
personal computer (PC) or laptop,
radio,
shaver,
stereo, and
television.
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3. barbecue grills,
Emerson heaters,
open-faced
electrical
or
heating
appliances (e.g., hot plates, broilers,
electric skillets),
space heaters, and
window/portable air conditioners.
The following appliances are not permitted in
Collin College Student Housing apartments
because they present health and safety hazards:
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These items will be confiscated and held in the
Collin College Student Housing office until the
student goes home, at which time they can be
returned to the student. Any resident caught with
an unauthorized appliance will be subject to fines.
Babysitting and Unattended Children
To view the Board policies associated with this
section, go to https://pol.tasb.org/Policy/Search/
304?filter=children%20on%20campus.
Babysitting is not allowed in Collin College Student
Housing apartments. Children under the age of 17
are not allowed in Collin College Student Housing
apartments.
Unattended children will not be allowed in Collin
College facilities at any time. For the purpose of this
policy, children are defined as minors who are not
currently enrolled in classes or approved programs
with Collin College. Children will not be taken to
orientations, classes, labs, Testing Centers, or other
academic programs. Furthermore, children will not
be taken to work with Collin College employees,
other than for approved programs with Collin
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Banners, Flags, and Signs
Flags, signs, and banners may not be hung from
patios, balconies, windows, hallways/breezeways,
or any other area visible from the exterior or
interior of the residence. Holiday decorations are
welcome in apartments and rooms, but must be
removed within five (5) calendar days of the
holiday. The director of student housing operations
or designee reserves the right to monitor content
and placement, and will require removal if a
violation of this policy occurs.
Bathrooms
Residents are responsible for maintaining and
keeping the apartment bathroom clean. Residents
are not permitted to add any permanent structure
to their bathroom, this includes painting.
Bed Bugs
Bed bugs have become a severe problem on many
college and university campuses. The major issues
are that student residents do not know what to
look for or how to make a bed bug report. If a
student resident sees signs of bed bugs, he or she
should contact the director of student housing
operations or designee immediately.
Bed bug bites may be identified by small welts
similar to mosquito bites. These welts often occur
in rows of three (3) or more and cause itching and
discomfort. These bites may show up in the
morning, but they typically take a few days to
appear. If bed bugs are present, tiny dark
excrement stains will be on sheets, pillowcases,
and mattresses. Molted skins and egg shells may
also be present, but student residents should look
for crawling or dead adult bed bugs as well.
If an active bed bug infestation is found, it will be
treated at no cost to the student resident. However,
preparation of the apartment prior to treatment
will be the student resident’s responsibility. Non-
compliance with a bed bug treatment (i.e.,
preparing the apartment for treatment) or more
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