Resident Hall Handbook

disturbed unless welcomed to do so. Students with the right to practice ceremonial smudging in a residence hall are not required but are asked to inform the Coordinator prior to their first practice. This is not for approval or denial of the practice but to ensure open communication and understanding of the specific student’s needs. Students without the federally protected right to Ceremonial Smudging may also burn for religious reasons. However, they must request to do so from University Housing. Additionally, whereas on-campus residents live in densely populated communities and non-practicing persons have a right to smoke free air, courtesies are requested, including: • Proper ventilation, such as closing doors to the hallway or common areas, utilizing open windows or fans, and avoiding setting off smoke detectors (tampering with or covering smoke detectors is not allowed) • Knowing the location of the nearest fire extinguisher and fire pull station • Following traditional cultural practices which includes a safe environment for containing embers and ashes • Extinguishing embers/ashes appropriately • Communication with roommate(s) • Communication with Coordinator These guidelines are in place within the residence halls for the student’s personal living space. Outside of residential buildings, students must follow UW-Stout, UW System, and State of Wisconsin guidelines. COMMUNICATION University Housing will communicate with residents via their official University e-mail account. It is the responsibility of the student to check their e-mail account regularly, as important information is communicated (i.e. contract information, housing

updates, conduct information, and package arrival). FRONT DESK Each residence hall front desk provides students and guests with services including distributing hall and campus information, equipment, cleaning supplies (vacuums, garbage bags, etc.), spare key check-out, room check-in and check-out, packages, and reservations. For a list of standard desk inventory, view the Resources on the Housing Gateway. Front Desk Hours of Operation: Sunday–Thursday: 10:00 am–10:00 pm Friday–Saturday: 10:00 am–midnight Phone: 715-232-3333 GRIEVANCE PROCESS If you feel a Housing staff member has used their position to pressure, coerce, or inappropriately influence others or has otherwise acted inappropriately, please see your Coordinator or contact the supervisor of the person whom you feel acted inappropriately. KEYS A room key is provided to residents upon check-in. If a student believes they have lost their keys, they can check-out a loan set from the front desk. If your key is not returned within seven (7) days, a key replacement will be automatically initiated, and you will be charged the replacement fee. KITCHENS & LOUNGES Each residence hall has a kitchen available for student use in the basement. Red Cedar, Fleming Hovlid, McCalmont, Wigen, and North Hall also have kitchens in each floor lounge. You are responsible for the safety and cleaning of the area during use as it is a communal space.

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