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2021
2022
RESIDENTIAL
LIFE
HANDBOOK
Welcome from the Director of Residential Life and Housing: On behalf of the staff within the department of Residential Life and Housing here at SUNY Broome Community College, I want to thank you for joining us here in the Student Village. We are thrilled to be part of your journey and development. Our staff will work to encourage you, support you, challenge you, and inspire you. We hope you will learn and grow in this diverse community. In order for you to start off on the right foot, I want you to know that there are many staff, both student and professional, living and working in the Student Village available for guidance and support. As a resident, you will have convenience to attend classes, get involved in clubs and organizations, including a fitness center within the building, and attending sponsored sporting events. The library, and other academically focused support systems are just a short walk away. I believe that the time you will spend here in the residence hall, will be an invaluable opportunity for you to make life-long connections in your pursuit of education and growth. We are excited to be a part of these experience and journey with you. I hope you have a fantastic 2021-2022, and do not hesitate to contact any member of the Housing team for help. Go Hornets! Evan Bigam Director of Housing and Residential Life SUNY Broome Housing Office Contact Information: Housing Office SUNY Broome- Student Village 133A 907 Upper Front Street Binghamton, NY 13905 607-778-5307 607-778-5392 (fax) SUNY Broome Student Village Student Mailing Address: Name Suite Number Student Village - SUNY Broome 25 Wales Loop Binghamton, NY 13905
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Inside Welcome from the Director
Back Office Contact Information
Cover Student Mailing Address
1 Housing Philosophy
Student Village Fast Facts
Suite and Room Information
2 Eligibility for Housing
Housing License Highlights
3 Student Village Amenities
4 Cable/Internet
Student Village Staff
5 What To Bring With You
6 What NOT To Bring
7-8 The Fun Side of Campus Life
9-10 Campus Safety Information
11-20 Student Village Policies
21 Map of Campus/Parking
Housing Philosophy Student Village Suite and Room
Information
At SUNY Broome, we work with students
to foster their growth not just academically, Each suite has a kitchen, living room, two
but emotionally, culturally, ethically, socially, bathrooms, and four bedrooms.
psychologically, and spiritually. Knowing
that living on campus is an integral part of The average bedroom is 9ft x 11ft for a
the student’s overall collegiate experience, single and 10ft x 16ft for a double room.
we have carefully developed a program that There is a lounge and there are study areas
allows for the students’ educational and on each floor.
personal development.
In doing so, we ask that each student takes
responsibility for their own experience. We
serve as guides and advocates while they
experience collegiate life on their own terms.
Living in a community goes beyond the
neighborhood and is now a global endeavor.
Students will be exposed to various cultures
while living on campus and it is expected
that each student develops an appreciation Each suite comes fully furnished with the
for the differences amongst one another. following:
Lastly, we expect that all students take • Living room: 3-seat couch, 2 1-seat
advantage of the wide variety of chairs, TV stand, end table and coffee
opportunities afforded to them while they table.
are a student at SUNY Broome. There are • Bedrooms: Extra-long twin size bed
many cultural, social, academic, and which is 80” x 36”, wardrobe, small
developmental activities available, all dresser, desk, and chair.
organized to assist every student grow • Kitchen: Full size refrigerator, electric
academically and globally. oven/stovetop, kitchen cabinets, and
kitchen table with 2 chairs, and a
Student Village Fast Facts microwave oven.
Each suite has two (2) full bathrooms with
• The Student Village opened in fall of shower and pressure-assisted toilets.
2014.
• It can house up to 360 students made
up of 60 six-person suites.
• Students from across the country and
around the world come to SUNY
Broome and reside on campus.
• The building has a Skype lounge
where students can connect with
family and friends.
• There is a dedicated parking lot for
students living in the Student Village
just a few steps from the front door.
Eligibility for Housing requested paperwork, and submitting
your Residency Certificate.
Students must meet the following to be Health Paperwork
eligible to live in SUNY Broome • Students must submit MMR and
Community College on-campus housing. paperwork to SUNY Broome Health
Rooms are granted on a first come, first Services; including *COVID-19
serve basis once all of the below items are Vaccination information. *Fall 2021
completed. As rooms become available,
students will be contacted and offered a Housing License Highlights
room.
The following are highlights from the
GPA Requirement Housing License all residential students
• New students must have graduated must agree to and abide by. Everyone
from high school, or equivalent, with should read and understand the license they
at least a 1.75, or comparable, grade are agreeing to as it is a legal and binding
point average (GPA). document. To review the full housing
• Returning students must have at least license, please go to:
a 2.0 SUNY Broome GPA http://www2.sunybroome.edu/housing/
Course Load • You are signing a contract for a specific
• All students in housing must be period of time, typically for the full
matriculated, enrolled as full-time academic year.
students (at least 12 credits), and in • If you decide to move off campus, but
good academic and disciplinary are still enrolled at SUNY Broome, you
standing. If, after occupancy and the will still be charged for housing for the
drop/add period a student is no entire term of your contract.
longer full-time, the decision to • Students residing on campus are required
terminate the license is at the to purchase a meal plan; typically a
discretion of the Director of Housing minimum of fourteen (14) meals per
and Residential Life. week from the College meal plan
• Students under 18 years old must options.
contact the Housing Office. • Having guests come over and visit is
AWESOME, as long as everyone in the
Financial Requirements suite is on board. Guest would have to
• A $300 security deposit must be paid show proof of Vaccination (Vaccination
to apply for housing. Should space Card or NY Excelsior Pass). Mask
not be available, this deposit is used Requirements pending.
to secure the student a spot on the • Make sure you get RENTER’S
waiting list. Full information INSURANCE. Better safe than sorry.
regarding the security deposit can be • Amongst many housing and conduct
found in the Housing License. policies, if a student is found to be in
• Financial Aid and Student Account possession of or using alcohol or non-
paperwork must be completed within prescribed drugs or paraphernalia twice
two weeks of applying to on-campus (in any combination) during the academic
housing. This includes completing year, they will be removed from housing.
your FAFSA, completing any
Again, these are just a few important points.
Please make sure that you read and
understand the entire Housing License. If
you have any questions please do not
hesitate to contact the Housing Office.
Student Village Amenities
As you enter the hall you will notice a front
desk staffed with students/staff - typically
24/7, but based on staffing availability.
These front desk attendants are responsible
for maintaining a safe and comfortable
residence hall environment. Should you
have any questions you can reach out to
them at any time. This area is where you
can pick up your mail.
For those who like fitness, next to the front
desk you have access to a weight room with The Student Village has both heat and air
many options available to students of all skill conditioning. Each suite’s temperature is
levels. controlled centrally so that all residents can
remain comfortable year round.
There is also a computer lab inside of the
student village. How handy is that? You can The Student Village prides itself on being an
roll out of bed and right to our computer attractive building as well. We have our own
lab. facilities staff dedicated to the upkeep of the
hall. Although we don’t clean up after
Additionally, each floor has a common individual residents, we do clean common
room/lounge located in the center. Each spaces, salt the sidewalks in the winter, and
common room includes a TV with cable and are available to help take care of any issues
lounge furniture. Next to this center lounge, that may arise during your time at the
there are laundry rooms on each floor and Student Village.
vending services on the first floor. Laundry
is free!!
Cable/Internet
Student Village Staff
Cable service is provided free of charge in Director of Residential Life and Housing
each residential bedroom as well as in the The Director is responsible for all aspects of
suite living room. Students must provide the residential life program at SUNY Broome.
their own cable cord. *SUNY Broome The Director provides direction for the
Housing is exploring “cutting cable” and training and programming activities.
relying only on internet/wireless services. Additional responsibilities also include housing
management, technology management, budget
The entire building has wireless internet, oversight, a link to health and safety, and
which students can access with their SUNY program development.
Broome email and login. All SUNY
Community Director (CD)
Broome students receive a student e-mail
The residence hall is supervised by a
account. This email is used to register your
Community Director. The CD office is located
computer and any peripherals, such as a
on the first floor of the building. The CD is a
video game systems.
full-time professional staff member who
resides in the building. They work with the
For questions or problems regarding
student staff members and students to
computer/internet services, please contact
establish and maintain a healthy and safe
Coverage One’s Support desk at
community in the residence halls.
(866)247-2474.
Graduate Resident Director (GRD)
The Community Director is supported by a
Graduate Resident Director, whose office is
located on the fourth floor of the building.
The GRD is a part-time professional staff
member who resides in the building.
Resident Assistants (RAs)
Resident Assistants are student staff members
who live in the residence halls. As a member
of the Housing and Residence Life staff, 1-3
RAs are assigned to each floor. RAs are
selected on the basis of leadership and other
personal qualities that enable them to assist
residential students with concerns and
everyday issues.
Housing Coordinator
The Housing Coordinator is most likely the
first person to greet you in the Housing and
Residential Life Office. They assist with the
daily activities in the office including
answering questions, data processing, and
housing assignments.
Building Services
The Building Services staff, led by a Facilities
Lead, is responsible for the overall upkeep of
the Student Village. This includes repairing
items as needed, cleaning the hallways, lounges
and other public areas.
What to Bring
Personal Care Bedroom
Band-Aids/First aid kit Alarm clock (w/Battery Backup)
Hangers for your clothes Clothes and shoes for all seasons
Iron and ironing board Personal computer with ability to access
Laundry basket or bag a wireless signal (to access the campus
Laundry supplies network). There are NO Ethernet ports
Rolls of quarters for vending machines available in the Student Village.
Small sewing kit Twin-XL bed sheets, blankets and at
least one pillow
Entertainment Mattress pad
Board games and playing cards
Video game system Bathroom
Camera Cleaning supplies
Books Plunger
Bluetooth Speaker Air freshener
Television and cable TV cord Shower curtain, shower curtain
DVD player, DVD’s (74inches), hooks & bath rugs
Power strip with surge protector Toilet paper
Toiletries
Kitchen Towels and washcloths
Cups and glasses
Dishcloths, dish towels, and dish soap Other Belongings
Dishes and cooking utensils that are Prescription medications
microwave safe (microwave provided Calendar with family/friends birthdays
in the kitchen) highlighted
Eating utensils Desk supplies
Food and snacks (should you want to Flashlight
cook in the suite) Stationery, stamps, envelopes, & address
Paper towels and napkins book
Pots and pans Text books
Trash can, garbage bags, lunch bags and Umbrella
sandwich bags Framed pictures of family and friends
Cleaning supplies: mop, broom, dust A fan
pan, cleaning solution, vacuum
Small appliances: toaster, coffeemaker,
blender, hand mixer, food processer etc.
What NOT to Bring
PLEASE REVIEW THIS DOCUMENT CAREFULLY
These items are prohibited in or around the Student Village and violators are subject to
immediate action and/or removal by college personnel. The Housing Office reserves the right
to authorize personnel to confiscate these items, as well as any item deemed to be a danger to
the individual, other residents or college property at any time. Confiscated items must be
picked up by the resident within thirty (30) days of confiscation for the purpose of taking the
item off-campus. Residents are responsible for any charges related to confiscated items
including, but not limited to, storage or transport. All confiscated items which are not picked
up and taken home may be disposed of by the Housing Office or staff.
Animals or pets of any kind, including Hot plates, toaster ovens, George
snakes, turtles or fish Foreman & similar grills, electric fry
pans, waffle, sandwich and quesadilla
Candles (with or without wicks; decorative makers, oil fryers or auxiliary heaters,
or otherwise), fireworks, explosives, or refrigerators exceeding 4.0 cubic ft.
charcoal/gas grills, oil lamps, incense or
any combustible device (i.e., gasoline, Kegs & beer balls, alcohol cans/bottles
benzene, flammable liquids, chemicals) (full or empty), beer pong tables,
funnels, shot glasses, wine or any other
Dartboards of any kind including magnetic, item affiliated with the consumption or
felt or plastic tipped darts possession of alcohol (including those
beers designated “non-alcoholic”)
Electrically amplified instruments,
including DJ equipment, drum sets and Live-cut Christmas trees & flammable
electric guitars decorations
Extension cords or multi-plug outlets Neon signs
(power strips with surge protectors are
permitted) Strings of lights (including holiday &
rope lights)
Radio antennas, satellite dishes or any
object that protrudes from a window or Waterbeds, air mattresses, hot tubs,
attaches to the exterior of the building Jacuzzis, bed lofts, or cinder blocks
Firearms, weapons, or other dangerous Weightlifting apparatus (barbells, free
instruments which may cause injury or weights, exercise machines, pull up
damage to person or property. This bars etc.)
includes, but is not limited to: firearms, B-
B guns, paintball guns, fireworks, knives, Wireless routers from external
swords, brass knuckles and archery providers
equipment. Portable heaters
Halogen lamps, black lights, lava lamps or
other high-intensity lamps including
torchier lamps, spider lamps or any upward
facing bowl lamps
The Fun Side of Campus Life
The Swarm
The Swarm is a student portal where campus life
programs are posted, clubs post recruitment
flyers, and where students can connect. It is our
way of having all of the fun located in one spot.
We encourage all students to check it out. Log-
in once and you will be hooked.
https://sunybroome.collegiatelink.net
Activities
Campus activities, such as the COLA (Club, Common Hour
Organization, Leadership and Activites) fair, the Each Thursday at 11:00AM, the campus holds a
Giving of the Toys, Common Hour events, variety of Common Hour programs. Very few
Athletic events, club meetings and activities, free classes are held at this time to allow you to
music performances and contests are regularly attend everything from lectures and discussion
available to all students. Check out The Swarm sessions to game shows in the cafeteria. The
to see what is coming up. schedule of events is built right into the
calendar. All you have to do is show up, and . . .
Clubs, Organizations and Honor Societies they're free!
Would you like to share your interests in a
curriculum, hobby, or sport? Would you like to Volunteer
focus your energies on some new exciting Whether through service learning classes, service
activity? Would you like to meet new, clubs or individual projects, SUNY Broome
interesting people? Join a club! A list of clubs provides a number of opportunities for you to
can be found on The Swarm. I told you we use better our community and our world. You can
it a lot. grow in your career or just help with a cause that
interests you with hands-on experiences.
Can’t find the right fit for you, just get some
friends together and we can start a new club for Student Assembly
you. Contact Campus Life for additional Did you know you can represent SUNY
information at campuslife@sunybroome.edu. Broome’s student body and have a strong voice
on campus through our Student Assembly? Why
not start building your
leadership skills and/or
resume by running for
office as an SA Senator or
Executive Officer?
You will benefit by gaining
leadership and teamwork
skills, meet campus leaders,
and earn money for all your
hard work. If you have a
problem, concern or idea,
stop in and see your Student
Assembly! Contact them at
607-778-5152.Theater Intramurals
SUNY Broome’s “Little Theater Players” invite Is your interest in sports more recreational than
you to experience classic works by the world’s intense? Consider joining an intramural event.
great playwrights, as well as new works and Lots of students on campus do . . . just for the
laboratory productions. While receiving fun of it. Contact the Campus Life Office about
professional training in Stanislavski-based participating in the following events:
method acting and “Viewpoints” work, students
also study directing, stagecraft, playwriting and • 5 on 5 Basketball
dance. Our theater students prove that “there’s • Basketball Skills Contest
no business like show business,” so come and • Co-ed Volleyball
join them in the Little Theater for an enriching • Indoor Soccer
and entertaining night out. • Golf
• Badminton
Continuing Education • Bowling
Meet new people who share your interests, learn • Bench Press Contest
a new hobby, hone your work skills, or have fun • and much, much more.
exploring something new! There is something
for everyone to enjoy with non-credit classes
through SUNY Broome Continuing Education.
To see what's available and register, visit And Last But Certainly Not Least…
www.sunybroome.edu/continuing-education, or
call them at 607-778-5012. Student Village In-House Programming
What’s better than going to hang out with some
Athletics friends just a few feet from your door?
The following is a list of SUNY Broome athletic
teams which regularly compete with other Our regular activities are developed to allow
NJCAA teams. Whether you want to watch and students to have fun while they create/build
cheer or join the team, we have a spot for you. community with one another. This could be a
The following teams are ready to have you cheer scavenger hunt where residents have to find
them on: information out about the college community or
a “get to know your neighbor” style gameshow
• Basketball (men’s and women’s) where we hope that residents get to know each
• Cross Country (men’s and women’s) other on a more personal level.
• Softball (women’s)
• Volleyball (women’s) We have movie nights and socials, study groups
• Soccer (men’s and women’s) and faculty lectures. All with the hope that you
• Tennis (men’s and women’s) have the best experience possible.
• Lacrosse (men’s and women’s)
• Baseball (men’s)
• Cheerleading (co-ed)
Want more information? Check out
http://www.bcchornets.com.
Yep. That’s our
SUNY Broome
President getting a pie
in the face.Campus Safety Information Crime Prevention Tips
Criminals who see an opportunity for gain will
The College has an outstanding security record. take risks. Assault and robberies can happen to
This is due to our excellent Public Safety staff anyone, anywhere, at any time. If we work
and procedures, as well as from features like together, we can stop crime before it occurs.
secure card access readers, blue light emergency Crime reduction on campus requires the
phone stations, state-of-the-art smoke/heat continued active support of the College
alarm systems, camera monitoring system, and community.
24-hour Public Safety presence around campus.
Safety is everyone’s responsibility. Report any The best defense against crime is to take
unusual, dangerous, illegal, harassing, or adequate precautions, and always practice good
otherwise unsafe behaviors to a Housing and personal safety. Precaution and prevention are
Residential Life staff member or to Public Safety the most effective tools that can be used to
at 607-778-5083. In an emergency please dial reduce the chances of falling victim to a crime.
911. Broome County dispatch will dispatch our Know the current environment and be alert at
officers along with additional community all times, whether at home, out walking
officers if needed. Don’t ever hesitate to call for (especially at night), driving or at work.
help. Don’t be embarrassed. We are here to
assist you. At Home, Your Suite, or Residence Hall Room
• Keep doors and windows locked when at
As you enter the hall you will notice that anyone home to keep out unwanted visitors.
entering the hall will need an access key. Your • Lock all doors and windows whenever
assigned key will grant you access past the front exiting. Even the best locks won’t work if
doors, your wing doors, your suite door, and you do not use them.
your bedroom door. These security features are • Don’t automatically open the door when
in place to best ensure that only approved someone knocks. Use the peep hole in
residents and guests are permitted within the the front door to see who is there.
Student Village. • When strangers ask to use personal
phones, offer to make the necessary call
Public Safety but don’t let the person into the room.
The Office of Public Safety provides Law • Do not loan room keys to anyone.
Enforcement and related services to the college When Walking
community 24 hours a day, seven days a week. • Know the locations of blue-light courtesy
All Public Safety Peace Officers are sworn NYS call boxes along daily routes.
Peace Officers. They are not security. These • Plan routes in advance. Stay away from
are New York State Officers. Our officers have alleys, fields, and dark areas. Avoid
been trained in emergency medical procedures, shortcuts.
first aid, CPR and incident de-escalation. They • Walk on lighted walkways on campus.
conduct patrols on campus and within the • Don’t walk alone. Walk with a friend,
Student Village. especially at night.
• Use Broome County buses. Wait for the
Although the goal is to mitigate inappropriate bus with a friend.
behavior as quickly as possible, on campus we • If being followed, change directions and
have a community policing model. Unless they head for a public place.
are on a call, our officers will stop by rooms, • Have keys ready to enter a car, room, or
visit events, and just hang out with the students. apartment immediately.
We want to work with the students in creating a • Don’t accept rides from strangers. Don’t
community where everyone feels safe and hitchhike.
respected.School Cancellations Cross Streets and Crosswalks
A listing of daily class cancellations is available For the safety of pedestrians, when crossing the
online at www.sunybroome.edu. Please utilize street both on Front Street and on the campus,
local television, radio or the SUNY Broome please use the cross-walks and traffic signals to
website for closing information. Please refrain cross the street safely.
from calling the media or the College.
Emergency Messages
SUNY Broome RAVE Alert If someone needs to contact a resident in case of
RAVE is an emergency messaging system that an emergency, call the Public Safety Office at
will text, call, email, or fax you a message in the 607-778-5083. Public Safety will try to reach the
event of a campus emergency. Emergency resident in collaboration with the residential life
messages can be weather related closings, fire staff.
alerts, active shooter events, or other
emergencies requiring campus authorities to Safety Escorts
send you instructions of what to do during the If available, Public Safety officers can escort
emergency. To sign up for RAVE Alert sign on college community members who are on
to you MyCollege account and click on the campus late in the evening. Call 607-778-5083 to
RAVE Alert link in your launch pad. utilize this service.
Closed Campus Hours
College community members are prohibited
from entering any campus building, excluding
the Student Village, between 10:00pm and
7:00am. In addition, college community
members are restricted from coming to campus
anytime the college is closed.Student Village Policies Appliances
All suites are equipped with a stove, microwave
All individuals are responsible for their behavior oven and a full-sized refrigerator. Coffee
while a member of the SUNY Broome makers, toasters and other cooking devices are
community. This includes students, guests, to be used in the kitchen area only. Students are
and/or visitors. Individuals will be held not to use their oven to heat their suite; leaving
responsible for their behavior during SUNY the oven on, open, and unattended can result in
Broome academic and non-academic activities loss of use of the oven in that suite.
that take place both on and/or off campus. All additional appliances must be UL-approved.
Air conditioners, space heaters, toaster ovens,
In addition to the full Rules of Student Conduct, halogen lamps, and multi-bulb ‘octopus’ lamps
found in their entirety at are not permitted. Appliances may not be left
https://www2.sunybroome.edu/dos/student- unattended while in use.
conduct/, students residing in the Student
Village have a variety of rules that they must Attendance/Student Success
abide by. Student Village residents are expected to be
actively engaged in a full-time academic
Students, who have guests and/or visitors not schedule. This includes the expectation of not
affiliated with SUNY Broome housing, must only attending classes, but also doing the course
inform them of the rules and regulations. work for each class. Students experiencing
Students may be held accountable for their difficulty in any course are strongly encouraged
guest’s actions. The following rules and to speak with the course instructor, speak with
regulations are implemented to help ensure the their advisor, and make use of any and all
peaceful enjoyment of suites in a safe and clean academic support services provided free of
environment. charge at the College. Free academic support is
available to all students include tutoring services.
Abandoned Property
Any personal property that remains in a room Students who are determined to not be
upon termination of the license shall be deemed attending a full-time course load may be subject
abandoned and may be disposed of by Housing to removal from campus housing at any time
in its sole discretion. Housing may, in its during the semester.
discretion, make efforts to notify student and/or
student’s parent or guardian that property has Bicycles
been found in room. Neither Housing, the Bicycles are not permitted inside the residence
Foundation, BCC or their agents or contractors halls or suites. There are bicycle racks adjacent
assume any responsibility for any such property to the residence hall.
at any time, regardless of any course of action
taken. Check In/Check Out
Established check-in and check-out procedures
Animals/Pets must be followed by each student. At the
Pets are not permitted within the Student beginning of each semester, each new student
Village. This includes goldfish, hamsters, must check in at the designated location as
gerbils, cats, rabbits, reptiles, etc. indicated in the room assignment letter.
Students will then receive keys/fobs and sign
Exceptions are made for guide dogs and service room condition reports with the RA on his/her
animals. Emotional support animals are not floor. When the student moves out of the
service animals and must have documented room, he/she must turn in all keys/fobs and
approval from the college prior to the animal have the room checked. Failure to do so
being brought into housing. immediately will result in a lock change charge.Complaints Sample Damage Cost List
Issues concerning housing should be brought to
the attention of the Resident Assistant (RA), and Chair (upholstered) $450.00
if not resolved, should be brought to the
attention of the Community Director (CD) or Clean appliance $35.00 Each
Graduate Resident Director (GRD). Clean bathroom $40.00
Cooking Clean common area $100.00
Cooking is allowed only in suite kitchen areas. Desk $330.00
Residents are encouraged to cook with the
kitchen appliances provided in the residence Desk chair $115.00
halls. It is expected that residents wishing to Dresser wardrobe $500.00
cook will apply all fire safety precautions and
observe good cooking practices. It is Kitchen chair $130.00
recommended that residents regularly clean the Lockset for mailbox $25.00
stove drip pans to prevent residue build up that
could result in excessive smoke or fire. Lockset for bedroom $230.00
Light fixtures $40.00
• UL-approved sealed-unit coffee makers
and toasters are allowed to be used in the Paint room $50.00/wall
kitchen area. The use of any other Recycling box $15.00
cooking appliances are prohibited in all
suites including, but not limited to, hot Remove trash $25.00/each bag
plates, toaster ovens, George Foreman Remove personal items $25.00 & up
and similar grills, electric fry pans, waffle,
sandwich and quesadilla makers, oil fryers Repair/replace front $445.00 and up
or auxiliary heaters. electronic door
Repair hole in wall $30.00 - $100.00
Damages and Vandalism Replace bed headboard $90.00
Residential students are responsible for any
loss/damage to personal property, College Replace bedroom door $180.00 - $220.00
property, or property of the Housing Replace KeyFob $75.00
Development Corporation.
Replace light cover $40.00 - $150.00
Anyone causing damages, whether intentionally Replace mattress $170.00 - $210.00
or by accident must report the incident to their
Resident Assistant. Damages occurring during Replace microwave $250.00
the academic year will be invoiced to the Replace window blinds $150.00/per window
resident. Damage or vandalism to common area
property will be assessed and divided equally Replace window screen $50.00
among all resident students living in the Smoke detector $100.00
building.
Sofa (upholstered) $710.00
Thermostats $65.00
Toilet paper dispenser $35.00
Towel bar $35.00
Wardrobe mirror $60.00
Window glass up to $575.00Dangerous Materials community to be respected and valued for who
Firearms and other weapons are not permitted they are.
on campus or in the residence halls at any time.
This includes, but is not limited to, hunting Fire Safety Rules
rifles, hand guns, paint ball guns, BB guns, very The residence hall is equipped with many safety
realistic looking toy guns or replicas, features, including sprinklers throughout the
switchblades, gravity knives, bows and arrows, building. In addition, annual fire safety
stun guns, self-defense spray devices, inspections are conducted by local and state
ammunition of any kind and any martial arts officials. Any failed or successful attempt to
weapons (i.e. Chukka Sticks, Throwing Stars, dismantle or bypass any of these safety features
etc.). Use of any object against another person is prohibited. This includes, but is not limited
will be considered a serious breach of the to, security cameras, building access doors,
housing license, and is probable cause for exterior and interior safety lights, sprinkler
removal from housing. system and fire alarm system. Residents are
expected to observe fire code regulations.
Decorations Violators of these regulations are subject to
For your comfort, you are encouraged to student conduct action, payment of any
decorate your suite. We ask that you take care in damages, and fines. The fine for setting off a
the decoration of the suite as well as in the smoke or fire detector, sprinkler system or fire
removal of those decorations. Please do not use extinguisher within a building as a result of
nails. Use tape on concrete walls, and Funtac® negligence, misuse or abuse can range from
on sheetrock to hang decorations on walls. We $100-$1000 plus the cost of damages. Personal
do not allow students to paint walls. Charges items that are in violation of the fire code will be
will be assessed if decorations cause damage to confiscated and tagged. All confiscated items
the walls, doors, windows, or furnishings. NO which are not picked up and taken home within
decorations can be hung on the ceiling. thirty (30) days will be disposed of by the
Housing and Residence Life staff. Residents will
Dismissal be subject to a fine.
Serious and/or repeat violations of the Housing
rules and policies can result in removal from the • For the protection of residents, residence
residence halls. Students receiving an order to halls are equipped with smoke and fire
vacate as a result of a disciplinary hearing may detection, sprinkler systems and fire
have as few as 24 hours to vacate their suites. In extinguishers. Tampering with any of
such cases, no refunds will be granted, the these systems is a violation of the college
security deposit will be forfeited, and students Code of Conduct as well as a violation of
will have full liability of their housing costs. New York State law. At no time should
Students will also be banned from the residence anything be hung from a sprinkler head,
halls and the property grounds, with threat of and covering smoke detector heads is not
arrest for violators. If considered a risk to the permitted.
student population, a student may be asked to • Stairwell doors leading to hallways should
vacate residence immediately. be kept closed.
• Hallways must be kept clear at all times.
Diversity Furniture and personal belongings such as
The Residential Life and Housing Office will not trunks, boxes, and drying racks may not
discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, be placed in the hallways.
gender, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or • Ceiling hangings of any description are
age. We are committed to providing an open not permissible, as they interfere with the
environment free from discrimination, proper function of the fire/smoke
harassment, and prejudice. Part of the college detection and prevention devices. Room
experience is allowing members of the decorations shall be non-combustible orfire-retardant. Fireworks and firecrackers not be used. Multi-outlet devices such as
are not permitted in the residence halls. adapters, cubes, plug-in air fresheners etc.,
(Residents are not are prohibited. Dimmer switches and
permitted to possess fireworks and ceiling fixtures may not be installed.
firecrackers while on campus.) Extension cords are prohibited.
• Bedroom furniture must allow at least a • Electrical cords and data cables cannot be
36 inches clear walkway from the installed from room to room where their
opposite side of the bedroom or common existence may cause tripping hazard, nor
area to the door. can they be run through the ceiling tiles.
• Only store-bought curtains hung on • Combustible liquids such as gasoline,
tension rods may be used as approved turpentine, charcoal lighter, diesel fuel,
window coverings, to prevent damage. liquid propane tanks or cylinders and self-
Curtains must be fire-retardant. starting charcoal are prohibited from
• Wall decorations are limited to 20 percent being stored in the building.
of each wall of the room. Wall • Motorized vehicles, including
decorations cannot cover windows, such motorcycles, mopeds, and motorbikes,
as blankets or tapestry and must be at are not allowed in or near the residence
least 18 inches below the ceiling height. halls.
• Lighting or heating devices that produce • Do not leave food unattended in the
an open flame are prohibited in the microwave or on the stove.
residence halls. This includes but is not
limited to candles, kerosene lamps, and Fire Evacuation Procedures
lamps with the globe facing upward, such The steps outlined below are taken to help
as torchier lamps. No hot plates, toaster insure the welfare of each student and staff
ovens, George Foreman grills and similar member. They must know the proper
grills, electric fry pans or auxiliary heaters procedures for the evacuation of a building
are to be used; coffee pots should be used during a fire alarm, and everyone in the building
only on the kitchen counter. must evacuate when the alarm is going off.
• Bicycles left in residence hall common • Feel your room door and metal edge to
rooms, halls, stairwells, or where they see if warm. If warm, remain in room
obstruct exits will be removed. They and call for help
should be stored only in designated bike • Wake roommates and suitemates as long
storage areas located outside each as it is safe
building. • Close windows
• Flammable holiday decorations such as • Turn on lights
live Christmas trees (cut or balled), • Close doors
wreaths made from pine boughs, and • Exit by using stairs. Do not use elevators.
untreated bunting are not permitted in the • If the alarm stops ringing, continue to
building. evacuate building
• Only SUNY Broome wiring is allowed in • Clear building by at least 200 feet and go
residence hall rooms with the following to designated staging areas (the campus
exceptions: U.L. listed power strips with Library)
circuit breaker, and power surge • Wear appropriate clothing if possible
protection. Power strips may not be used • Remain clear of service roads and parking
in a series to gain greater lengths and lots, so emergency vehicles may pass
ceiling fixtures may not be installed.
Electrical cords must not be used unsafely Full Time Status
(under carpets, in pathways, taped down, Residents must be enrolled full-time each
etc.). Spliced, taped or frayed cords must semester to reside in the halls. “Full-time” is
defined as twelve (12), or more, credit hours persemester. Appeals to this must be submitted in Hall Openings/Closings
writing to the Director of Housing prior to the The Residence Hall move-in dates for residents
course-load dropping below 12 credits. is the Saturday before the first day of classes for
the Fall semester and the day before classes
Guest/Visitation (day and evening) begin for the Spring semester during designated
A resident’s right to privacy and comfort takes times. Residents must vacate the halls 24 hours
precedence over a non-resident’s privilege to after their last final exam during the fall and
have guests. It is important for suitemates to spring semesters. Any exceptions to this policy
discuss visitation and to arrive at an agreement must be approved by the Director of Housing
acceptable to all roommates in the suite. A non- and Residential Life or designee, a minimum of
resident is defined as any person who is not a one week in advance.
designated resident of a suite. Residents can Residents must vacate the halls during all college
only host guests between Noon and 12am vacation periods unless they register in advance
Sunday – Thursday, and prior to 2am Friday – and pay the additional fees associated with that
Saturday. break. Residents will not have access to their
room or suite during the break period.
The following are expectations for guests/non-
residents: When leaving for vacation periods, residents are
• Must possess and present a valid photo responsible for the following:
ID (driver’s license, work/college ID) and • All windows and doors must be closed
be signed in at the front desk at all times; and locked;
• Must be in the presence of the host • All window blinds must be drawn;
resident at all times; • Clean the room and suite;
• May not use a resident’s key; • Empty wastebaskets, remove all
• Prohibited from visiting the residence perishable food items from refrigerators
halls for an extended period of time; and rooms and take all trash to designated
• Can be asked to vacate the residence halls location;
at the discretion of the Housing staff, or • All electronic appliances, excluding
Public Safety Officer at any time; and housing issued refrigerator, microwave
must contact their host to be signed in. and oven, must be unplugged. Personal
mini-refrigerators only need to be
In addition, hosts are: unplugged during winter break;
• Limited to two (2) non-residents; • Take all personal items that will be
• To ensure that there are no more than 10 needed during the break period;
people in the suite at any time; • Lower the heat in the suite to 65 degrees
• Obtain approval from the CD in advance and set to auto; and
of hosting overnight guests (overnight • Remove all valuable personal belongings.
guests may only stay 2 consecutive nights
and residents are only allowed 8 stays per SUNY Broome or the Housing Development
semester); Corporation is not responsible for lost or stolen
• Required to bring their SUNY Broome property. A Housing and Residence Life staff
IDs to the duty desk when signing in member will check each room and suite to
non-residents; and ensure that the above guidelines have been
• To ensure that children under the age of followed.
17 visiting the halls must be accompanied
by a parent or guardian and may only visit Health and Safety Inspections
between the hours of Noon – 8:00p.m. The College expects a certain level of cleanliness
and a certain level of safety standards to be
maintained in the residence halls. It is theresponsibility of all residents within a suite to presented at the time of the lockout. Housing
maintain a clean and healthy living environment. and Residential Life staff members will only let
To ensure that this standard is met, the Housing residents into their assigned room. Upon the
and Residential Life staff will conduct regular assistance for each lockout by a staff member,
“walk-throughs" of the suites to make sure they the resident will be required to verify that they
are kept in a safe and sanitary condition. are in possession of their key fob. Lockout
assistance will be completed at the earliest time
In addition, there are yearly inspections feasible to the Housing and Residential Life staff
completed by the State of New York Office of or Public Safety. Leaving room/suite doors
Fire Prevention and Control. These inspections unlocked is not encouraged due to the inherit
are done to ensure that all students are residing risks of personal injury and possible theft of
in a safe and sanitary domicile. If a problem is property.
noted in the room/suite, residents will be given
a written request to rectify the situation by a Maintenance Problems
specific date. At that time, the room/suite will If any SUNY Broome property in a room/suite
be re-inspected. Failure to correct a needs repair, submit a work order through the
documented problem may result in judicial MyHousing Portal under service requests.
action and fines from the State of New York. Residents failing to report maintenance
problems could be held responsible for any
Any fines that are imposed by the State of New resulting damages. All repairs must be done by
York fire inspector will be billed directly to the authorized college personnel only. Any
resident (s) responsible for the violation. In the unauthorized repairs may result in judicial
case where the responsible party cannot be action. If the request has not been completed
identified for a violation within a suite, the within ten (10) working days please notify the
amount will be split equally among the members Community Director. For all after-hours
of the suite. maintenance-related emergencies, contact the
staff member on duty at the housing front desk.
Keys and IDs All maintenance requests will be addressed as
Residents will be issued a key fob that will soon as possible; higher priority is given to more
provide access to the building, the assigned severe repairs.
suite, and the assigned bedroom. It is the
resident’s responsibility to carry their fobs and Mandatory Hall/Floor Meetings
SUNY Broome Student ID at all times and During the semester, certain floor and hall
present IDs when requested by a College meetings will be designated as "mandatory" by
official, member of the Housing and Residential the Housing and Residential Life staff.
Life staff or employee of SUNY Broome. Residents must attend mandatory hall/floor
meetings with their Resident Assistant and/or
Residents must report lost/stolen fobs to the Community Director. Failure to attend these
Front Desk immediately. An authorized door meetings could result in missing out on valuable
programmer will reprogram the suite door and information and it will be the responsibility of
all bedroom doors in the suite within a the resident to get the information. Residents
reasonable timeframe of the resident reporting will be held accountable for any information
the fob lost or stolen. A lock change fee of disseminated. Many meetings are not
$75.00 will be billed to the resident for mandatory; however, it is highly recommended
immediate payment. There will be no refund that residents attend all meetings on their floor
once a lock change has been requested. and for the hall so that they are aware of all
information that is being provided for their
Lockouts benefit.
Residents who are locked out should go to the
housing security desk. A student ID must beProhibited Items
The following are prohibited in or around the
college residence halls and violators are subject
to immediate action and/or removal by college
personnel. The Department of Housing and
Residential Life reserves the right to authorize
personnel to confiscate any prohibited item or
item deemed to be a danger to the individual,
other residents or college property at any time.
Confiscated items must be picked up by the
resident within thirty (30) days of confiscation includes, but is not limited to: firearms,
for the purpose of taking the item off-campus. BB guns, paintball guns, fireworks,
Residents are responsible for any charges related knives, and archery equipment
to confiscated items including, but not limited • Halogen lamps, black lights, lava lamps or
to, storage or transport. All confiscated items other high-intensity lamps including
which are not picked up and taken home may be torchier lamps, spider lamps or any
disposed of by the Housing and Residential Life upward facing bowl lamps
staff. • Hot plates, toaster ovens, George
• Alcohol advertisements, signs and/or Foreman Grills and similar grills, electric
potentially offensive material in public fry pans, waffle, sandwich and quesadilla
viewing areas (including windows, makers, oil fryers or auxiliary heaters and
hallways and doors) refrigerators exceeding 4.0 cubic feet
• Animals or pets of any kind including • Indoor use of any athletic or recreation
snakes and turtles. No aquariums are equipment, any hall sports/gaming,
permitted water/food fights, or horseplay, including
• Any type of smoking substance or bouncing or throwing any type of ball,
inhalant, except tobacco products skateboarding or utilization of any other
(cigarettes, cigars, chewing tobacco). recreational device with wheels
• Candles (with or without wicks; • Kegs and beer balls, alcohol cans/bottles
decorative or otherwise), fireworks, (full or empty), beer pong tables, funnels,
explosives, charcoal/gas grills, oil lamps, shot glasses or any other item affiliated
incense or any combustible device (i.e., with the consumption or possession of
gasoline, benzene, flammable liquids, alcohol (including those beers designated
chemicals) “non-alcoholic”)
• Dartboards of any kind including • Live-cut Christmas trees and flammable
magnetic, felt or plastic tipped darts decorations
• Electric blankets or air mattresses • Neon signs
• Electrically amplified instruments, • Strings of lights (including holiday and
including DJ equipment and drum sets rope lights)
• Extension cords or multi-plug outlets, • Waterbeds, air mattresses, hot tubs,
plug-in air fresheners (power strips with Jacuzzis and non-college lofts and cinder
surge protectors are permitted) blocks
• Exterior television, radio antennas, or • Weightlifting apparatus (barbells, free
satellite dishes or any object that weights, exercise machines, pull up bars
protrudes from a window or attaches to etc.)
the exterior of a residence hall • Wireless routers from external providers
• Federal, state, college, local or other signs
• Firearms, weapons, or other dangerous
instruments which may cause injury or
damage to person or property. ThisPublicity and Posting Renters Insurance
The Department of Housing must approve all SUNY Broome Community College and its
promotional material posted or distributed in the affiliates do not accept responsibility for
residence halls. Only events that meet one or students’ personal property in the event of theft,
more of the following criteria will be allowed to fire, steam, flood, insufficient heat, loss or surges
be advertised in the residence halls: of electricity, the actions of a third party, and
• Sponsored by a recognized SUNY any other acts of nature resulting in the
Broome club, organization, or interruption of service or damage to personal
department. belongings. Students are responsible for having
• A function taking place on the campus private insurance either by being included in
• Specific items approved by the Director their parents’ home owners’ policy, or by
of Residential Life and Housing purchasing renters insurance to protect
themselves against loss.
Soliciting by individuals not approved by the
Director of Residential Life and Housing is Residence Hall Check-In/Check-Out
strictly prohibited. Procedures
Upon occupancy of a room/suite, residents will
Quiet Hours be required to review a room condition report
Residents are members of a community and are that has been completed by a Housing staff
expected to act responsibly and not to interfere member. This report should be reviewed
with the rights, comfort, or safety of their thoroughly and accurately with great detail and
roommates, suitemates or other residents. previous damage items included. Residents will
Excessive noise and disorderly behavior will not have 24 hours from the time of check-in to
be tolerated. claim any additional damages to the room
condition report. This form is used to evaluate
Courtesy hours are in effect 24-hours a day. the room and/or suite at the end of the year. If
Residents have the right to ask (with the there is damage in the room and/or suite that
expectations of compliance) that fellow residents has not been noted on the Room Condition
hold noise to a level that he/she will not be able Report the resident(s) will be responsible for the
to hear. If a resident does not comply with the cost of repair.
request by a fellow resident or staff member,
student conduct action may be taken. Upon leaving, the room and suite must be clean
and free from all trash and personal items. Any
In addition to courtesy hours, specific quiet items that are found after fobs are turned in will
hours are as follows: be discarded and a fee will be charged against
• 10:00p.m. to 8:00a.m.: Sun-Thurs nights resident’s security deposit.
• Midnight to 8:00a.m.: Fri-Sat nights
Residents must turn their key fob in to a
During quiet hours, residents are requested to Housing staff member. Residents will be
refrain from congregating in the hallway or assessed a fee for fobs that are lost or not
lobby areas; loud talking or laughing, pounding, returned at check-out.
running; playing loud music, radios, television,
or musical instruments. Quiet hours pertain to Room Changes
the interior and surrounding areas of the Residents may not change rooms without the
residence hall including areas immediately prior approval of the Department of Housing
surrounding all residence halls. and Residential Life. Residents requesting room
changes may contact housing@sunybroome.edu
During posted final exams periods, quiet hours for more information. Room changes are not
will be 24-hours a day. allowed during the first two weeks of each
semester. Room changes are also notpermitted during the last four weeks of the Room Entry
spring semester. Room change requests are The Department of Residential Life and
granted at the discretion of Housing staff and in Housing reserves the right to authorize
emergency situations. personnel to enter into any area of a suite in the
absence of the resident. The authorized
Room Decorating personnel include, but are not limited to:
Residents may not damage any portion of the Resident Assistants, Community Director,
suite when decorating their room. The room Graduate Resident Director, Director of
and furnishings may not be painted or Residential Life and Housing, Public Safety, and
permanently altered in any way. It is important repair/maintenance personnel.
to remember when hanging items on the wall, to
use substances that will not damage the wall, i.e., Housing staff will inspect rooms during
nails, hooks, sticky adhesive, etc. Nails and semester breaks and other times designated by
hooks are prohibited. the Director of Housing and Residential Life.
If it is believed that an immediate danger exists
Additionally, residents may not cover their walls in a bedroom or suite, staff will contact Public
or hang from their ceilings items such as Safety for assistance. Examples of these
tapestries, sheets, canopies and fishnets. situations include, but are not limited to; fire,
Window curtains must be manufacturer-made possession of chemicals, explosives, weapons, or
fire-retardant and hung only with a tension rod. other items that would cause serious injury. The
Items are not permitted to be hung or placed same procedure is prescribed if the danger
over light fixtures, sprinkler heads, or smoke involves assault or other acts constituting
detectors. Wall decorations are limited to 20 possible jeopardy to persons or property. Staff
percent of each wall of the room. Wall or residents may be asked to assist in an
decorations cannot cover windows, such as emergency situation requiring room entry which
blankets or tapestry and must be at least 18 threatens immediate harm to the safety of the
inches below the ceiling height. individuals.
Products for Hanging Posters Staff may also enter into a resident’s room to
• We recommend the following products eliminate disruptive noise from electronic
for hanging pictures/posters on the wall equipment which may violate an individual’s
to avoid excess damage. These items are right to sleep or study. This includes, but is not
widely available in a variety of locations. limited to, unattended stereos, televisions and
• Tacks/Push Pins alarm clocks.
• OOK® Picture Hangers and thumbtacks
(for hanging items on sheetrock walls) State and federal laws govern entry of police
• Funtac™ (for hanging items on metal officers and Public Safety officers into a
doors or wood furniture) resident’s room for purposes of investigation.
• Snap Hook™ (suction hanger, useable on This includes, but is not necessarily limited to,
metal and glass surfaces) officers in possession of a valid search/arrest
warrant, hot pursuit, a safety emergency, or
Tips to Avoid Excessive Damage Charges when a police officer/security officer has
• Do not use scotch or masking tape probable cause to believe a felony is being or has
• Do not use sticky, gum like adhesive been committed by the individual therein.
substances on any surfaces
• Do not use sticker decals, bumper Room Furnishings
stickers, etc. on any surfaces Each resident room is fully furnished.
Mattresses are to be used only on the provided
bed frames. All beds must remain free standing
on the floor, supported by legs attached to theresidence halls during a regular semester, during
bed frame. The Residential Life and Housing a summer session, or over a vacation period.
staff will take inventory during check-in and all Housing staff may dispose of any belongings left
items recorded on the inventory form must by residents who have withdrawn, have been
remain in the room at all times. Residents may suspended, removed from the residence halls or
be limited in the amount of personal furniture in who vacate their residence hall rooms for any
each room/suite. Damaged or missing furniture other reason. Storage of guest/visitor property
will be billed to the resident of the room. To in a room/suite is prohibited.
avoid excessive mattress damage, it is strongly
recommended that residents bring an extra-long Suite Agreements
twin mattress pad for their bed. The Housing and Residential Life staff will assist
residents with establishing community living
Smoking standards within their suites by conducting suite
There is to be absolutely NO smoking in the agreement meetings as necessary. Failure to
residence halls. This includes cigarettes, cigars, comply with the agreement may result in further
aromatic cigarettes, e-cigarettes, herbal cigars, documentation and a possible conduct violation.
hookahs and burning incense, as well as
cannabis. SUNY Broome is a Smoke Free Trash & Recycling
campus with the exception of two designated Residents are expected to take out their own
areas; the small white gazebos. trash/garbage and recyclables to the dumpsters
directly outside of the building. Residents who
Solicitation leave trash next to the dumpsters will be fined
Solicitation and sales of any service or product for clean-up fees. The small container is for
door to door in a residence hall or by way of the recyclables.
college telephone or mail system is prohibited.
Solicitation and sales by registered student Windows/Window Shades
organizations of any service or product in the Entering or exiting the residence halls through a
lobby of a residence hall must have the approval window, dropping/throwing objects from
of the Director or of Housing and Residential windows, leaning out of windows, or placing
Life at least one week prior to the planned sale. property on a window sill or building ledge is
Commercial sales will not be allowed from prohibited. Screens may not be removed from
individual resident rooms or other areas within the windows. A fine will be assessed for all
the residence halls. Residents may not use missing or damaged screens.
residence hall rooms or residence hall telephone
numbers as a place of business or for the All rooms/suites are furnished with window
purposes of solicitation or for any purpose other shades. The shades furnished to each room
than as a residence. Advertisement, sale or must remain installed at all times.
solicitation of alcoholic beverages is not allowed
in the residence halls or resident mailboxes. Only SUNY Broome and Housing
Development Corporation beds and mattresses
Storage are permitted. Furniture supplied is known to
Storage of resident belongings outside of the meet flame spread and smoke retardant
resident rooms is not provided. SUNY Broome requirements. Air mattresses or personally
and the Housing Development Corporation supplied furniture may compromise this
assumes no responsibility for loss of personal requirement.
property on the campus. Residents will not be
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