Housing Handbook Collin College Resident Handbook05-08-2020 | Page 21

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Use cold water instead of hot. Detergents
are now made to clean clothes in cold
water, thus saving the energy needed to
heat the water.
Only dry full loads, and clean the lint filter
after each use.
Most materials only need a 10- to 15-
minute wash cycle to get them clean.
Excessive washing and drying will wear
out the clothes faster.
Air dry items which do not need to be
machine dried.
Refrigerators
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Stove
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Water
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Open the refrigerator door only long
enough to get the food items needed.
Organize food on the shelves for easy
access.
Allow leftovers to cool before placing them
in the refrigerator or freezer so it will not
have to work as hard to cool them off.
Refrigerators and freezers operate more
efficiently when full, but overloading them
will prevent the cold air from circulating
properly.
Defrost food in the microwave first.
Cover pots to shorten cooking time.
Keep the oven and stove free of grease and
baked-on residue.
Using an oven can significantly increase
the temperature in the apartment, causing
the air conditioning to work overtime. Use
the microwave instead when possible.
Turn off the water when you are not using
it (e.g., when lathering hands with soap,
brushing teeth, scrubbing dishes, etc.).
Decrease showering time to about five (5)
minutes.
2019-2020 Collin College Resident Handbook
Failure to Move-out at End of Lease
Agreement
The student resident must move out when his or
her Collin College Student Housing Lease Agreement
ends. Failure to abide by this policy will result in
eviction, notification to the Collin College Police
Department to have the student resident removed
for trespassing, and may lead to disciplinary action
through the Dean of Students Office, in accordance
with the current Student Code of Conduct.
Fair Housing Act
Collin College is committed to compliance with all
federal, state, and local fair housing and anti-
discrimination laws, including the federal Fair
Housing Act. Students requesting housing
accommodations under the Fair Housing Act
should contact the director of student housing
operations at 972.881.5151.
Fireworks
Possession of fireworks or any explosive device(s)
is prohibited by city ordinance. Possession will
result in disciplinary action and damage
assessments to the violator(s) or the student
resident(s).
Fitness Centers
Resident students may use the Fitness Centers at
the Frisco Campus, McKinney Campus, or Plano
Campus during the times posted. Resident students
are also encouraged to attend free wellness
activities, which are listed at each campus.
The Frisco Campus Fitness Center consists of a
gymnasium, dance studio, weight training room,
wellness center, and locker room facilities.
The McKinney Campus Fitness Center consists of
a weight training room, dance studio, two (2)
racquetball courts, and locker room facilities.
The Plano Campus Fitness Center consists of the
main gymnasium, weight training room, dance
studio, four (4) racquetball courts, locker room
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