Housing Handbook Collin College Resident Handbook05-08-2020 | Page 16

than one (1) case of bed bugs may result in the
student resident being held liable for payment of
treatment and potential disciplinary action
through the Dean of Students Office, in accordance
with the current Student Code of Conduct.
Bicycles
Bicycles can be stored in the resident’s room with
the roommate’s permission. Bicycles should not be
chained to rails, columns, or stairwells or placed in
hallways. Bicycles are not to be ridden inside the
apartments.
Bicycles and properly state registered and
inspected motor vehicles are allowed on
designated streets, roadways, and surface parking
areas. In the interest of safety, operating or riding
hoverboards, longboards, rollerblades, scooters,
Segways, skateboards, etc. is prohibited in Collin
College parking garages and/or buildings, unless
authorized by the ACCESS Office or Human
Resources Office as a reasonable accommodation
required by the Americans with Disabilities Act
(ADA) or other federal law. Pedestrians have the
right of way on Collin College sidewalks.
Businesses and Private Enterprises
Conducting any kind of business in a student
resident’s apartment or anywhere in the Collin
College Student Housing community is strictly
prohibited. Failure to comply with this policy will
lead to disciplinary action through the Dean of
Students Office, in accordance with the current
Student Code of Conduct.
Bystander Intervention
Bystander intervention occurs when a witness
speaks up and/or steps in to stop a potentially
dangerous situation. Bystanders often do not
become involved in a situation because they do not
know what to do, are worried about their own
safety, or think other witnesses will intervene. The
entire campus community, including student
residents, plays a vital role in preventing acts that
violate Collin College's Core Value of Dignity and
Respect. As a roommate, friend, classmate, partner,
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family member, etc., you are in a unique position –
you have the power to intervene and stop a
potentially dangerous situation before it occurs.
For more information on bystander intervention
and Collin College’s I Got Your Back Bystander
Awareness project, go to http://www.collin.edu/
studentresources/deanofstudents/BystanderInter
vention.html.
Cancellation Policy
If a student resident needs to cancel his or her
Collin College Student Housing Lease Agreement, the
student resident will be held to the cancellation
rules, as outlined in that agreement.
Candles and Open Flames
Candles and open flames are not allowed in Collin
College Student Housing. This includes, but is not
limited to, incense, scented wax warmers (except
those warmed by a light bulb), oil lamps, wax
sculptures, and other devices that use an open
flame.
Collin College Student Housing Leasing
Office Hours and Closings
Collin College Student Housing Leasing Office
hours are Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to
6:00 p.m. The office may occasionally close for
holidays,
inclement
weather,
or
other
circumstances. If the office is closed, a sign will be
placed on the office front door. The sign will
include information as to when the office will be
closed, when it will reopen, and the number to call
for maintenance emergencies. For scheduled
closings, the director of student housing operations
or designee will provide a minimum of 72 hours’
notice prior to the date of closing.
Cleaning and Cleanliness
Student residents should make reasonable efforts
to maintain proper personal cleanliness and
hygiene. Rooms and apartments must be kept clean
and sanitary at all times, including proper disposal
of empty food and beverage containers. Student
residents may not violate these regulations or
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