Housing Handbook Collin College Resident Handbook05-08-2020 | Page 36

Relocation of a Student Resident The director of student housing operations or designee reserves the right to relocate a student resident to another room or apartment within Collin College Student Housing. Possible reasons for relocation include, but are not limited to, safety and security concerns, disciplinary action, expulsion, consolidation, or availability. In the event the room or apartment assigned to the student resident is not ready for occupancy at the beginning of his or her Collin College Student Housing Lease Agreement term, the director of student housing operations or designee may assign the student resident to another room or apartment in Collin College Student Housing. Relocation may be required at any point during the semester in order to accommodate students remaining on the wait list. At the end of the spring semester, student residents staying through the summer who are transferring to another apartment will be required to relocate until their permanent summer or fall placement is available. Renter’s Insurance Student residents are responsible for obtaining renter’s insurance to protect their personal belongings and to protect themselves against any damages to or loss of property in the community as a result of failure to abide by the policies and procedures contained in the Collin College Student Housing Lease Agreement and this Resident Life Handbook, or by circumstances beyond human control. Student residents understand the insurance in place for Collin College Student Housing does not provide coverage for their personal belongings or damages. If student residents or their guests suffer a loss due to fire, flood, vandalism, theft, or other manner of action, or if there is damage to any part of the community, that loss will not be covered by Collin College Student Housing’s insurance. In general, renter’s insurance is not expensive, and it can provide substantial protection and peace of mind. 2019-2020 Collin College Resident Handbook Reporting a Crime or Emergency to the Collin College Police Department To report a crime or an emergency on a Collin College campus, dial extension 5555 from any Collin College phone or dial 972.578.5555 from any phone outside the Collin College system. In a medical emergency, dial 911, and then dial extension 5555 or 972.578.5555. Collin College Police Department officers are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to answer calls. If assistance is required from another police department, Collin College Police Department officers will contact the appropriate agency. If a sexual assault should occur, responding officers will inform the victim of the support services available. If a fire occurs in a Collin College building, the individual who discovers it should immediately notify the Collin College Police Department at 972.578.5555 or dial 911. The Collin College Police Department will initiate a response, and can summon the local fire department quickly through their communication links, if necessary. If a member of the Collin College community finds evidence of a fire that has been extinguished and is unsure whether the Collin College Police Department has already responded, he or she should immediately notify the Collin College Police Department so an officer can investigate and document the incident. For any non-emergency complaint or concern, the Collin College Police Department can be contacted via email at [email protected]. Reporting a Violation of Resident Life Policies and Procedures Everyone in Collin College Student Housing has the responsibility of maintaining the safety and wellbeing of the community, maintaining the condition of the facilities, and taking initiative and action when there is a violation of community standards. Student residents are responsible for the choices they make. In the presence of a rule Page 27