Housing Handbook Collin College Resident Handbook05-08-2020 | Page 19

Student residents and their guests are not allowed
to paint or spray-paint signs, boards, or any other
items on sidewalks, grass, bushes, trees, parking
lots, or concrete areas around the buildings. Doing
so could lead to damage charges being assessed to
clean up overspray.
Financial Charges for Damage and Destruction
Financial charges relating to damage, destruction,
cleaning, or theft of Collin College Student
Housing property are billed to the specific student
resident(s) responsible whenever such individuals
can be identified. However, when damage,
destruction or theft cannot be assigned to a specific
student resident(s), the charges may be divided
equally among the residents of an apartment or
building. Student residents will be given every
opportunity to identify t h e individual(s)
responsible for the damage before a group billing
is finalized. Student residents’ active involvement
in reducing damages within the community is
encouraged. Student residents can assist by
following these guidelines:
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report any damages to the director of
student housing operations or designee
immediately,
treat Collin College Student Housing
property with as much respect as personal
property, and
discourage others, including fellow
student residents and guests, from
behaving irresponsibly.
Grounds
Student residents are expected to keep all lawn
areas free of litter, pet waste, bicycles, and other
equipment.
Structural Changes
No structural changes or additions may be made to
building exteriors, including apartment front
entrances, patios, and balconies. No alterations
may be made to the front door or apartment
entrance. Student residents may not tamper with
existing locks or add additional locks to their units.
2019-2020 Collin College Resident Handbook
If there is a problem with a lock or it is not working
correctly, the student resident should notify the
director of student housing operations or designee
immediately. Front door mats are encouraged, but
the director of student housing operations or
designee reserves the right to remove mats that are
inappropriate or not designed for outdoor use (e.g.,
carpet remnants). Colored light bulbs are
prohibited in all exterior features. Extra exterior
lighting (e.g., garden lights, patio lights, etc.) is not
permitted.
Window Treatments
To preserve the uniform appearance of the Collin
College Student Housing community, the following
guidelines regarding window treatments will be
enforced:
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All window coverings must show white
when viewed from the building exterior.
Drapes and other window coverings are
permitted if they are installed in a manner
that does not alter the present appearance
of Collin College Student Housing’s
exterior.
All window and door blinds visible from
the exterior must be those provided by
Resident Life.
Aluminum foil and similar coverings are
not permitted on windows or on sliding
glass doors.
Banners, flags, and signs are prohibited.
Dating Violence, Domestic Violence, Sexual
Assault, and Stalking
Collin College prohibits all forms of dating
violence, domestic violence, sexual assault, and
stalking, as those terms are defined for purposes of
the Clery Act and Violence Against Women Act
(VAWA). Additionally, student residents should
remember that sexual activity requires consent,
which is defined as an informed, voluntary,
affirmative, and mutual agreement between the
participants to engage in a specific sexual act.
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