RESIDENCE LIFE

The residential life program is an integral part of the education program and support services at Coe College. Residence halls and hall staff provide a structure by which the experience of the classroom is joined with the out-of-class learning experience of the student. The hall staff assists students in developing an enriching community in the halls as well as serving to support and enhance self-directed individual development.

The residence halls operate on the basic principle of mutual respect and consideration for the rights of all students. To ensure smooth functioning in a community living/learning arrangement, and for the protection of individual rights and property, conformity to some regulations is expected. With freedom comes responsibility for individual and group behaviors. This section describes the standards of community living for the Coe residence life system.

Residency Requirements - Coe is intentionally a residential college and, as such, requires full-time students to live in residence and take meals in the college dining hall. The only exceptions to the residency requirement are:

1. married students
2. graduates of a Cedar Rapids metro-area high school (Cedar Rapids Jefferson, Washington, Kennedy; Cedar Valley Christian; Linn-Mar; Marion; Prairie; and Xavier) who continue to reside with their parent(s) at home;
3. students who are 25 years or older

Other exceptions to the residence requirements must be applied for in writing to the Dean of Student Life. Approval or denial will be determined on a case-by-case basis following evaluation of the extenuating circumstances provided for review. Students will be notified in writing of the decision. The granting of permission to live off campus must be renewed each year. Students who violate the residency requirement will be charged full room and board costs for the entire year.

Residence Assistant (RA): a trained paraprofessional student who lives on each floor or wing. They work with the floor as a friend, information and referral source, and college official who mediates adherence to applicable college policies. The RA is available to help with personal concerns, establish an environment conducive to study and personal growth, and to be supportive in helping students take responsibility for their community.

Assistant Residence Directors (ARD): an upper-class student whose primary responsibility is to assist the Residence Director with the daily administration of the residence hall. ARDs work with the Board of Directors, help supervise the RAs and provide leadership and support for all residents.

Area Coordinators (AD): a professional staff member who supervises the student staff, provides personal counseling, administers residence hall procedures and policies, and deals with emergencies and crisis situations.

Residence Halls Board of Directors: The Board of Directors (BOD) is an organization recognized and supported by the Department of Residence Life for the self-governance of student residence halls. Coe College believes that the experience of living in a residence hall is very important to the college experience and feels that it is important for students to have a voice in decisions about policies and activities. Therefore, the Board of Directors is responsible for the planning and implementation of activities, both social and educational, for the entire hall. The Board will also serve as the primary communication between the residents and administration and will be asked to provide the input of students when policy decisions must be made.

General Organization of the BOD (Residents of each hall write their own constitutions.)

• Each residence hall will set up a governing committee to be called the Board of Directors.
• The Board of Directors will consist of at least one representative from each floor/wing. A chairperson and a secretary will be elected from among these representatives.
• Only two unexcused absences will be allowed. The Board of Directors members will determine valid excuses.
• Procedures for selection of representatives will be determined by individual halls but an attempt will be made for consistency among the halls. Selection should be completed within the first two full weeks of class in the Fall Term.
• Representatives will begin their terms within the first two weeks of the academic year. RAs may not serve on this committee.
• The RD and/or ARD will serve as advisor to this group, but will not vote.
• The Board of Directors will meet at least once every two weeks. Meetings will be open to all residents of the building.
• All members will have one vote. The chair will vote only in case of a tie.
• All decisions will be decided by a simple majority vote.
• A quorum will consist of 50% of the members.
• The secretary will submit minutes of the meeting to the Residence Director and post a copy on each floor of their building.
• The chairpersons of the Board of Directors, ARDs, RDs and the Dean of Student Life will meet once per month to exchange ideas and information.
• Members of the Board of Directors will attend a training session provided by the Department of Residence Life.

Responsibilities of the BOD

• Plan and implement programming to be undertaken by the residence hall. The Board may sponsor activities as a group or work in cooperation with the residence hall staff.
• Recommend hall improvements to the Residence Director.
• Solicit input for policy changes when appropriate.
• Communicate to the Board the wishes of their residents, and similarly communicate those decisions of the Board to the members of the floor.
• Provide a forum for discussion on issues regarding vandalism, noise complaints, visitation and guest policy violations, etc.
• Uphold and insure the promotion of community living within each hall.

Room Assignments and Changes - Room assignments for new students are made by the Residence Life staff, taking into account expressed housing preferences. All other students select their own rooms during a lottery drawing each Spring. To be eligible for the Schlarbaum, Morris, Brandt, or Spivey Houses during the room lottery, the following criteria must be met:

• Each resident must have a cumulative GPA of 2.25.
• All residents must have a disciplinary record free of patterns of misconduct or any significant conduct violations.
• All students wishing to live in an apartment together must fill out and sign a form releasing their records to the Department of Residence Life to allow record checks.

The College reserves the right to make room reassignments as needed. During the Summer, if a Fall resident signed up for a Coe apartment decides not to attend Coe, their apartment may be forfeited to the next group on the waiting list. Anyone living in a double room without a roommate may select a new roommate or be given a new roommate at any time.  A room freeze is in effect for the first three and the last two weeks of class during the Fall Semester.

All room changes must be approved by the appropriate Residence Hall staff. All parties to a room change must be in full agreement and must complete appropriate forms. Room change forms may be obtained from your Area Coordinator. Students are responsible for finding someone with whom to make a room change.  In the case of illegal room changes (i.e., switching room keys, etc.), a fine of $50.00 per individual involved will be assessed.

Board Plan - Students may make changes to their board plan in the Department of Residence Life office. Changes may be made during the first week of the Fall term and the first week of the Spring term.

Room Condition - Each room is inventoried before students arrive or when they check in. Students will be assessed the repair or replacement cost for any damages done to the room during their stay. If changes to a room inventory form are not reported and returned to a student's Resident Assistant by the seventh day of occupancy, the resident loses the option of questioning the charge for damages since it would be assumed the condition of the room was as stated on the inventory form upon arrival. Rooms must be thoroughly cleaned upon leaving and the keys turned into the Residence Assistant. Failure to properly check out or sign the key card constitutes forfeiting the right to question damage assessments and will result in fines.

Room Inspection - The College shall have access to all residential units for the purpose of inspecting for potential health and safety reasons, damage, cleanliness, or maintenance requirements. The college will attempt to provide 24-hour notification prior to entry for inspection. When possible, a room will be inspected by two college officials. The college reserves the right to enter a room without notification if it believes an emergency exists with respect to life or damage to property. A request for repairs constitutes consent for entry.

Rooms will be inspected on a timely basis for the purpose of inspecting the condition of college property, locking windows, and disconnecting electrical appliances. Damage to college property will be repaired following inspections and the cost for such repairs will be assessed to the resident(s) assigned to the room.

Routine apartment walk-throughs may occur over college breaks to assess the conditions of the premises. These will take place in the Schlarbaum, Spivey, Brandt and Morris Houses, as well as the existing Coe apartments.

Room Search - A room search may be made by college authorities in accordance with the terms of the contract each resident student has with the college. The conditions of a search are: A written statement from the Vice President for Student Affairs of the reasons for the search prior to the search. Only those items and/or procedures specified in the statement shall be subject to college action. The student will be given a written receipt for all confiscated items.

• Whenever possible, there will be two authorized persons present, as well as the student occupant(s) who may be requested to open drawers, luggage, lockers, etc. In the event the occupant chooses not to cooperate, the authorized college personnel will carry out the search. The occupant of a room may request the presence of two students during the search of his/her room.

Keys - Students are issued a room key at the beginning of the academic year. Keys may not be loaned or duplicated. If a key is lost it should be reported to the Residence Director. The student will be charged the current replacement cost of the key. The residence hall staff reserves the right to insist on a lock change and assess the student the charges. In the event a student is locked out of their room, the RD, ARD, or Security will unlock the door and a $5 lock out charge will be assessed.

Check-Out - There are a number of steps to follow to help you check out properly, quickly and efficiently. These steps will also help eliminate or minimize any damage charges.

• Establish a check out time with your RA (or ARD for the apartments) at least three days before leaving. Residents may wish to ask the RA for a pre-inspection to determine what the resident must accomplish prior to checking out. Please remember that if your RA is not available, any building RA may check you out.
• Thoroughly clean your residence. Wash walls, sweep/scrub/vacuum floors, empty and wash wastebaskets, wipe off desks, shelves and window sills, clean the blinds, and wipe out drawers, remove all tape/adhesives from surface areas. Cleaning supplies will be available from the Residence Life staff. Apartment residents must clean the kitchen and bathroom as well.
• Lofts must be dismantled and removed from the building the week BEFORE final exams begin. This will avoid disruption of study during finals week. Loft lumber may be stored on a limited basis. Contact your Residence Director for details.
• Return all College property and original furniture to its original location. Make sure the windows and screens, smoke detectors, and drapes/blinds are all in working order.
• All personal belongings must be out of your room before you have a RA inspect it for the last time. Remember to check all drawers and closets.
• Check over your inventory sheet with a RA, then sign it in the space designated for checking out. Turn in your keys to the RA. If you do not return your keys, it will result in your being billed for a re-core.

Breaks/Vacations - The residence halls are closed during Winter and Spring breaks. Everyone is required to vacate the halls within 24 hours of their last class or final exam. A limited number of spaces in one of the residence halls may be provided for international students and students with essential campus jobs for $75 a week (or any part of a week). This must be arranged through the Residence Life Office in advance. Students found in the building after closing or before the halls open will be fined $75 and may be subject to disciplinary action. No overnight guests are allowed during breaks. All students are encouraged to leave campus during breaks. Residence Life, maintenance, and/or housekeeping will be entering rooms during break periods for maintenance, upkeep, etc.

Visitation Policy - The resident serves as host when entertaining a fellow student or guest and thus is responsible for the conduct of the guest(s). Similarly, it is the responsibility of the host to ensure that the rights of others are not infringed upon by the visitor.

Visitation refers to brief visits to the host student's room and/or lounge. Residents of a room decide when it is mutually convenient to have guests. Guests may not stay more than three consecutive nights. It is the responsibility of the resident to inform guests of all college rules. Students will be held financially and legally responsible for any actions of their guests. Any guest who fails to observe college rules or is disturbing to other residents will be asked to leave. The campus-wide hours of visitation are 24 hours every day. No overnight guests allowed during breaks.

Quiet Hours & Courtesy Hours - Students are responsible for limiting excessive noise or disruptive behavior. Courtesy hours stay in effect 24 hours a day in all College residences. Students are strongly encouraged to talk to their peers who are responsible for bothersome noise or disruption. Residents are expected to respect and comply with the request of other residents to lower noise to a reasonable level (including weekends).

A student’s right to sleep, study and relax in an environment with limited noise is an important consideration for the residence hall and apartment communities at Coe College. To that end, the College has established a minimum standard for quiet hours. Quiet hours are set as follows: 12 a.m. to 8 a.m. Sunday thru Thursday and 2 a.m. to 10 a.m. Friday and Saturday. A residence hall B.O.D. may lengthen the duration of their hall’s quiet hours if they desire. At certain times of the year more restrictive quiet hours may be established by the B.O.D. or the residence hall staff, taking final examinations into consideration.

Personal Possessions - The college accepts no responsibility for damage or loss of individual property for any reason whatsoever. The college strongly advises each student to keep their room locked and to obtain insurance which covers personal belongings.

Prohibited Items - The following items are prohibited in residence units, but not limited to:

• halogen lamps
• water beds
• air conditioners
• private exterior antennas
• any vehicles except bicycles
• hot plates/toaster ovens/pizza ovens
• fireworks
• laboratory chemicals
• natural Christmas trees
• candles and/or candle warmers
• extension cords  (power strips are permitted)                 

Lofts – Lofts are permitted in designated residence halls. Lofts, however, cannot gain support from the room walls or built-in furniture. For fire safety purposes, it is recommended that lofts be constructed so that the distance between the top of the mattress to the ceiling be maximized. At the end of the year, lofted beds must be dismantled prior to finals week and the room, along with its furnishings, must be restored to its original condition. Please note that the College assumes no responsibility for injury due to loft use and/or construction. Student are responsible for any damage to the room and to personal property cause by the loft. Lofts are not permitted in rooms with modular furniture. This includes all of Voorhees, as well as the Brandt, Morris, Schlarbaum, and Spivey Houses.

In addition, students are responsible for any damage to the rooms caused by their occupancy. Since 3M Command Adhesive Products generally minimize damage to surfaces, students should try using these to decrease damage to the walls, doors, etc. Nails are prohibited anywhere. Painting, stenciling, wall papering and borders are prohibited in all Coe College housing facilities.

Candles and Incense - For fire safety reasons, candles, incense, or any other open-flamed devises are not permitted in any college-owned residence. Students with religious observance needs not met by this policy must contact their Residence Director.

Storage - The college provides storage, as is available. The college accepts no responsibility for loss or damages to any items in storage for any reason whatsoever. All storage items must comply with fire regulations. Any items stored must be in a sealed box, clearly marked with the name and address of the owner. Any items left unclaimed will become the property of the college. Storage is open during the first and last week of each semester as posted.

Pets - With the exception of fish, pets are not permitted. A fine of $25.00 will be charged for the first violation. The fine will double for every subsequent violation.

Weapons – Possession of weapons and materials that endanger the campus are prohibited in college owned housing, college buildings, college property or vehicles on campus. These items include, but are not limited to firearms, pellet guns, air guns, knives, bow/arrows, ammunition and explosives. Violation of this policy may result in eviction and/or other disciplinary action.

Telephones - Each residence hall room is equipped with a telephone. Damage to the phone and all charges are the responsibility of each resident. Long distance service will be restricted if bills are not promptly paid. Students may not receive collect calls. A charge will be assessed for each collect call received. No tampering of any kind to the telephones is allowed. Additional jacks have been or may be installed by the college for answering machines and/or computers.

Furniture - Only bed frames and mattresses may be taken apart or moved from a student's room and placed in college storage. The student will be held responsible for any damage done to room furniture. The possession of any college lounge furniture or any other furniture not originally assigned to the room may result in fines. A standard charge list is contained herein.

The college does not assume responsibility for damage or injury as the result of loft construction or use.

Refrigerators - Due to the increased fire hazard and energy use, the college will only permit one compact refrigerator (less than 4 cubic feet) per student in each residence hall room.

Exterior Displays - Signs, banners, and other displays may be affixed to the exterior of residential units only with the permission of the Dean of Student Life. Window displays visible to the public are limited to seasonal decoration.

Cable TV - Cable television is provided in all residence hall rooms, lobbies and apartments. Tapping into any of these cables is not permitted. To do so will result in disciplinary action being taken and may lead to loss of cable service.

Smoking Policy –Smoking is not permitted in any Coe College housing.  Consequently, smoking is not permitted in any public area, lounge, lobby, hallway, stairwell, restroom, Greek chapter room, etc.

Moving College Property - All college property, including residence hall furnishings and works of Art may only be moved with authorization from the Director of Physical Plant and/or the Dean of Student Life.

Noncompliance with College Staff - Providing false information to, harassing, abusing, or failing to be cooperative with a Residence Life staff member, or any other college official, while they are performing their assigned duties is considered noncompliance.

Harassment & Abuse - Each person living in college housing is responsible for basing their relationships with others on mutual respect and encouraging an open, sharing, and supportive atmosphere where individuals have the opportunity to develop positive, rewarding relationships.

Threatening or mistreating another, or infringing upon another's rights constitutes abuse. Abuse may be verbal (maltreatment through words, written or verbal) or physical (maltreatment through physical harm).

Mistreating another or infringing on another’s rights on one or more occasions constitutes harassment. Harassment is conduct that has the effect of creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive environment, interfering with performance both in and/or out of the classroom. Harassment may also be, but is not limited to: racial (based on racial or ethnic background); sexual (based on gender); related to sexual or perceived sexual orientation; conduct that threatens the health or safety of another; conduct that damages or threatens to damage property of another; conduct that substantially interferes or threatens to substantially interfere with a person’s right of access to educational programs and/or extracurricular activities. Violation of this policy may result in eviction and/or other disciplinary action.

Tampering with Safety Equipment - - Students who tamper with fire extinguishers, fire alarms, door alarms or other safety equipment are subject to fines, suspension from the residence halls and/or disciplinary procedures. If fire extinguishers are discharged or alarms are activated illegally, residence hall residents will be given the opportunity to identify the offending individual(s).  If names of the offending individuals are not provided within 48 hours, a charge may be assessed to the residence unit at the discretion of the Residence Life staff.  Persons identified as having tampered with safety equipment will be subject to a $750 fine.  A $250 reward is offered to a person who correctly identifies the offending individual(s).

Dangerous Behavior - Any behavior that potentially endangers an individual or individuals may result in dismissal from the residence halls and dismissal or suspension from the college. Dangerous behavior includes, but is not limited to, hanging out windows, throwing objects out windows, ledge-walking, or being on the roofs of college buildings.

Damages/Vandalism - Members of the Coe community are expected to respect college property. In those instances where Coe property is damaged or destroyed by reckless or willful actions, the responsible person(s) could be immediately evicted from college housing per the terms of the housing agreement and/or will be required to pay for repair or restitution of the property and will be fined. Repeated acts of vandalism will result in additional disciplinary action.

In the event of common area damage (i.e. to the lounge, lobby, hallway, stairwell, restrooms, etc.), residents will be given the opportunity to identify the individual(s) responsible. If, after 48 hours, the individual(s) have not been identified or the charge for the damage has not been paid, an entire wing, floor section, or hall may be charged the replacement/repair costs. Charges for damage will be payable within a designated time period depending upon the specific incident. The appeal of the Residence Director's decision must be made in writing to the Dean of Student Life within one week of notification.

CAMPUS POLICIES

Student Self-Endangerment - Students who, in the judgment of the Vice President for Student Affairs, have endangered their life or health and/ or the life or health of others are subject to immediate suspension from the college. An evaluation of the student's situation will be made by St. Luke's Counseling Center, the Vice President for Student Affairs, Dean of Student Life and/or the Health Director, and a determination of the college's ability to provide appropriate service will be conducted. Should the student's situation warrant and adequate campus support services exist, certain probationary conditions may be offered to the student, which would permit them to remain enrolled.

Parental Notification - At the discretion of the Vice President for Student Affairs or his designee, parents, and/or guardians of students whose actions are potentially life threatening to themselves or others may be notified regarding the behavior. This may include alcohol, and/or other drug abuse, self-inflicted harms, etc. The Vice President for Student Affairs will review the notification with St. Luke's Counseling, the Dean of Student Life, and/or the Student Health Director.

Guidelines for Alcohol on Campus - Coe College is committed to maintaining an environment conducive to the intellectual and personal development of students and to the safety and welfare of all members of the college community. Students are expected to make responsible decisions regarding the use of alcohol personally and at organizational events on and off campus. The College cannot support and will not tolerate public intoxication. Students who appear intoxicated on campus are subject to campus judicial proceedings. The following College alcohol guidelines reflect this commitment to personal responsibility.

Iowa State Law - Students are expected to abide by the Iowa Alcoholic Beverage Control Act and all its provisions. This includes but is not limited to:

• Iowa’s minimum age for purchase, possession or consumption of alcohol is 21 years of age.
• It is illegal to sell or give alcoholic beverages to underage people.
• I t is illegal to use fake identification or other means of misrepresenting your age to obtain alcohol. It is also illegal to allow someone to use your identification to obtain alcoholic beverages.

Residence Hall Alcohol Policies and Guidelines - - Students who are of legal drinking age may consume alcohol within the privacy of their own room, provided that the door remains closed.  Alcohol is not permitted in public areas of the residence halls (gamerooms, hallways, study lounges, stairwells, restrooms, and chapter rooms are public areas), nor is it permitted outdoors on the Coe College campus (unless at a registered campus event). It is the expectation of the College that when alcoholic beverages are brought on campus they will be transported in a covered, opaque package.  The transportation of unopened alcoholic beverages is likewise expected to be made in opaque packaging. Anyone under the age of 21, found to be transporting alcohol shall have their alcohol confiscated.  Kegs of beer, including pony kegs, (empty or full) are prohibited in all campus housing facilities. You must be at least 21 years of age to host, formally or informally, any activity that includes alcoholic beverages.

Common source mixtures of alcohol and juices, Kool-aid or other mixes are not permitted because of the potential danger of unknown alcohol content or presence of other substances. (Mixed drink beverages of less than one gallon are permitted in private rooms. i.e. Margarita, Sangria, etc.).

Hazing, drinking games or other potentially dangerous drinking behaviors are prohibited. Hazardous or disruptive conduct related to the use of alcoholic beverages is also prohibited. Devises designed for the rapid consumption of alcohol, including but not limited to, funnels and beer bongs are not allowed.

College staff members have discretion over the number of people who can reasonably be in a residence hall room at any given time.

Coe Apartment Alcohol Policies and Guidelines - The Coe apartments offer an increased level of freedom and privacy to its residents that are qualitatively different from the residence halls. All campus alcohol policies apply to the Coe apartments with the following special conditions:

• All alcohol must remain within the confines of the apartment. Alcohol is not permitted on the balconies, patios or the grounds surrounding the apartments.
• Hosts are responsible for the conduct of their guests and anyone attending an apartment party. Any person on the grounds surrounding the apartments is considered a guest of the apartment party.
• The residents of the apartment hosting the party are responsible for the clean up of any debris from the party on the apartment grounds. Clean up should take place at the conclusion of the party.
• All apartment parties must be registered as social functions with the Dean of Campus Life and hosts will review College risk management guidelines.

Social Function Guidelines - All student social functions have basic expectations and guidelines. Due to the increased liability at social functions where alcohol is present there are additional expectations. Social functions with alcohol shall meet the following guidelines:

• Sponsors of the function must verify the age of guests at the function.
• Students may not sell alcoholic beverages at their on-campus functions.
• Sponsors must provide alternative non-alcoholic beverages and food, in ample amounts, for the duration of the function.
• Designated hosts and servers may not consume alcohol before and/or during the function.
• Sponsors must insure that all persons are capable of safely returning to their place of residence.
• Servers of alcoholic beverages shall be 21 years of age and they shall not serve anyone who is obviously intoxicated, disorderly or in poor condition to the point of sickness. Nor should servers provide alcohol to an individual in quantities likely to bring about intoxication or sickness.
• Sponsors must arrange for security through the Dean of Campus Life.
• Hosts must verify they have reviewed and will follow risk management guidelines.
• Submit a written guest list at the time the party is registered.

Advance registration of 48 hours is recommended.

Social Functions Registration - In order to reduce the potential liability and risk borne by the social hosts of apartment parties, Coe College requires every apartment party to be registered with the Dean of Campus Life and the hosts participate in a risk management program.  ** Kegs, including pony kegs, (empty or full) are prohibited in all campus housing facilities. 

Any social function, planned or impromptu, in the Coe Apartments (1325 & 1326 A Avenue NE or E Avenue apartments) and the Kohawk House (1319 E Avenue NE)  which has 10 or more people is considered a party and must be registered/reported.  Due to fire code capacities, social functions in these apartments may not exceed 15 people. Social functions with alcohol are not permitted in the BSEO House.

Any social function, planned or impromptu, in Brandt, Morris, Schlarbaum, & Spivey Houses which has 20 or more people is considered a party and must be registered/reported.  Due to fire code capacities, social functions in these buildings may not exceed 30 people.

Apartment parties must remain within one apartment.  If security staff is needed, four days notice is required.

Impromptu Social Functions - Apartments - Occasionally, a small gathering may develop into an apartment party.  In those instances it is the responsibility of the host to immediately notify Security at 8888.  Hosts of impromptu parties are still expected to meet all College guidelines and risk management procedures.

Multiple impromptu parties or common source alcohol at impromptu parties will be considered an attempt to circumvent the host's obligation to register a social function and is subject to disciplinary action.  Any violations of the above policy in any part will require the student(s) and/or organizations to be reviewed by the appropriate college authorities: The Vice President for Student Affairs, Student Affairs Committee and/or the Campus Judicial Board.

Registration of Campus Events - All student campus events and student social functions with alcohol must be registered with the Dean of Campus Life by completing a Campus Activity Registration Form. Space for an event will not be confirmed until this form is completed with all required signatures obtained. Students are encouraged to plan their events well in advance to allow adequate time to make necessary scheduling arrangements, contract with Security or Food Service, and/or advertise the event. Two weeks is recommended, a minimum of four days if Security is needed. Forms can be picked up at the Campus Information Center in Gage Memorial Union.

All campus events must:

• Obtain approval for any poster, sign, or other informational material that advertises the event from the Dean of Campus Life or the Campus Information Center. Materials may be displayed at approved posting sites on campus. Students desiring to advertise their event off-campus must meet with the Dean of Campus Life to discuss proposed strategies.
• Monitor the number of guests at the event to insure occupancy does not exceed the fire code capacities of the particular facility.
• Help maintain order and ensure responsible behavior.
• Facilitate orderly closing and clean up after the event.

All student social functions with alcohol must:

• Follow established student social function guidelines
• Abide by all Federal, state and local laws regarding alcoholic beverages.
• Monitor the entrances to the event to prevent any uninvited guests from entering.

Hazing Policy – Physical or psychological hazing is against the law in the State of Iowa and violates the policies and regulations of Coe College. Hazing of any sort is not acceptable at Coe or within Coe’s campus clubs, organizations, fraternities, sororities, honor societies, club sports and athletic teams. Hazing is defined as any action taken or situation created to produce mental or physical discomfort, embarrassment, harassment or ridicule as a condition of membership. Any requirement of suggestion that the use of alcohol is necessary for acceptance in an organization is strictly prohibited. Additional prohibited activities include, but are not limited to: paddling in any form; creating excessive fatigue; generating physical or psychological shock; requiring mandatory quests, treasure hunts, scavenger hunts, or road trips; forcing the wearing of apparel that is conspicuous and not normally in good taste; engaging in hazardous or distasteful stunts; participating in morally degrading or humiliating games and activities; and any other activities that are not consistent with the policies and regulations of Coe College.

Coe College Solicitation Policy - Persons or organizations that request permission to solicit on the Coe campus will be required to meet the following conditions.

• Political candidates will be scheduled through the Office of the President. Representatives of candidates permitted to appear on campus will be allowed to distribute information only in the hall outside the dining hall. Student groups, which form to support a candidate, must be recognized by the Student Affairs Committee in order to schedule meetings or to use college facilities.
• Off-campus organizations and businesses will be permitted in the Union only if they are authorized by the Dean of Campus Life.
• Religious organizations must secure permission through the Chaplain for scheduling or for posting information.
• Organizations that are conducting sales or raffles will ordinarily be screened by the Dean of Campus Life.
• No solicitation may occur in residence halls except by permission from the Dean of Student Life.

Posting Policies

• Any poster, sign or informational material must be approved by the Campus Information staff for posting. Individuals/groups posting materials inappropriately will receive a written warning or a fine at the discretion of the Student Affairs Committee.
• Posters must be neatly made and legible. Sloppily made posters, or posters made on inappropriate materials such as cardboard, will be removed. This decision will be left up to the discretion of the Dean of Campus Life.
• Posters, signs, or informational materials may be placed on Residence Hall bulletin boards or entrance doors, subject to residence hall staff approval. In academic buildings, such informational materials must be posted on bulletin boards.
• Outdated or inappropriately posted materials will be removed by Gage Union staff or Security Officers.
• Advertisements for campus events may be displayed in the windows in the Union providing:
  • The organization receives permission from the Dean of Campus Life.
  • The Student Activities staff supplies the poster paper and markers.
  • The organization must remove the display the day following the event. Failure to do this will result in the organization being assessed a fine.

Kiosks - For student regulated postings.

Chalkings - Chalking on campus sidewalks must be pre-approved by the Dean of Campus Life except for the patio behind the PUB, which is a designated open chalking zone.