Housing Handbook Collin College Resident Handbook05-08-2020

Complaints Regarding Student Housing ............... 8 Furniture .......................................................................... 13 Chalking ......................................................................... 9 Gender-inclusive Housing......................................... 13 Damage and Destruction ............................................. 8 Darts and Dart Boards ............................................. 9 Decorating, Painting, and Wall Hangings ........ 9 Exterior Building Areas .......................................... 9 Financial Charges for Damage and Destruction ................................................................ 10 Grounds ...................................................................... 10 Structural Changes ................................................. 10 Window Treatments ............................................. 10 Dating Violence, Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking ................................................... 10 Deposits and Fees ........................................................ 11 Gambling .......................................................................... 13 Grills and Outdoor Cooking Appliances.............. 13 Guests and Visitation Hours .................................... 13 Hazing ................................................................................ 14 Prohibition of Hazing ............................................ 14 Definition of Hazing ............................................... 14 Definition of Student ............................................. 14 Definition of Organization .................................. 14 Personal Hazing Offense ...................................... 15 Organization Hazing Offense ............................. 15 Hazing Report ........................................................... 15 Doors: Propping and Tampering ........................... 11 Health and Safety Checks .......................................... 15 Dishwasher ............................................................... 11 Communicable Diseases ...................................... 16 Energy Conservation Tips ........................................ 11 Electricity ................................................................... 11 Heating and Air Conditioning ........................... 11 Laundry ....................................................................... 11 Refrigerators ............................................................ 12 Stove ............................................................................. 12 Water ........................................................................... 12 Failure to Move-out at End of Lease Agreement .............................................................................................. 12 Fair Housing Act ............................................................ 12 Fireworks ........................................................................ 12 Fitness Centers .............................................................. 12 Freeze Warnings and Preparations ..................... 13 2019-2020 Collin College Resident Handbook Health Information ...................................................... 16 HIV/AIDS Information .......................................... 16 Basis for Action ........................................................ 16 Nondiscrimination ................................................. 16 Privacy ......................................................................... 16 Bacterial Meningitis ............................................... 16 How is bacterial meningitis diagnosed? ....... 17 How is bacterial meningitis transmitted? .... 17 Who is at an increased risk of getting bacterial meningitis? ................................................................ 17 What are the possible consequences of the disease? ....................................................................... 17 Can the disease be treated? ................................ 17 Page ii

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