fort hays state university residential life viewbook 2015-2016

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With our many housing options and caring staff members, life on campus at Fort Hays State University is a true living and learning environment. Six distinct residential communities offer spaces tailored to your needs. Dozens of community events await. Dining on campus is flexible and convenient. Academic support programs such as Living Learning Communities, Themed Floors, and Mentorship Houses are here to help you stay on track in class, and a Resident Assistant is always just a few doors down.

Nothing beats the convenience and accessibil-ity of living on campus. Your living experience at FHSU is just around the corner, so jump to the timeline on page 13 and get started! Not sure yet? No problem. Read on, and find out why FHSU is the place for you!

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residential communities

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compare the costs

getting involved

dining

what to bring

res life timeline

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“WELCOME

Rebecca Peterson,Residential Life Director

to Fort Hays State University Residential

Life! The residence halls are an ideal place to meet friends, find academic

support, and adjust to campus life. Life in the halls provides many great

social and leadership opportunities that are designed to foster the Tiger spirit

and build community. We are excited about your interest in living on campus

and know that you will find a home in the residence halls. We look forward to

seeing you on campus soon!”

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Custer Hall

Wiest Hall

McMindes Hall

420 Custer Drive

100 residents

Houses Kansas Academy of Math & Science Students

Tiger Den (game room and media lounge)

Expansive lawn and gazebo

Co-ed by wing

306 Dwight Drive

400 residents

Chucks Place (dining and game area)

2 Themed Floors

Outtakes snack bar

New video gaming room

Co-ed by floor

410 Agnew Lane

620 residents

13 LLCs

McMindes Café

McMindes 2R study area

Tiger Pride game room

Pod-style community restrooms

Co-ed by wing

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Stadium Place

Tiger Place

Wooster Place

300 Lewis Drive

120 residents

Furnished 2- or 4-bedroom apartments

Full kitchen, dining area, living room, private bathrooms, laundry machines

Utilities included

Co-ed by apartment

402 Lyman Drive

233 residents

Suite-style housing (3 or 4 bedrooms, kitchenette, living area, 2 bathrooms per suite)

Agnew and Heather Halls

Full kitchen in each building

Severe weather shelter

Co-ed by suite

312 Dwight Drive (bldgs A-D) 405 Dwight Drive (bldgs E-F) 84 apartments

Unfurnished 1- or 2-bedroom apartments

Family-friendly housing

Updated Laundry room

Full kitchen, dining area, living room, private bathrooms

Utilities included

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Bathrooms, lounges, hallways, and other common areas are maintained by pro-fessional custodial staff Monday through Friday (except holidays). Students are responsible for keeping their rooms clean and in good condition. Light cleaning equipment is available in each hall.

Clean Living

With our Online Movie Streaming, residents can view a large selection of films online for stream-ing anywhere on campus! The list includes recently released movies, selected based on resident inter-est, as well as classics that everyone can enjoy. Just visit http://movies.fhsu.edu to start streaming!

Online Movie Streaming

The FHSU campus, including the residence halls, provides full wireless internet coverage. Addition-ally, all residence hall rooms have Ethernet access compatible with gaming systems.

Free Internet

Extended cable television service is provided in each room of all residence halls at no additional charge. In addition, students can stream cable TV to their laptops and tablets from anywhere on campus with our new Eagle2Go service, which can be found at http://www.eagle2go.com.

Free Cable Television

Kitchenettes and microwave ovens for resident use are located in each residence hall. Only microwaves are allowed for cooking in resident rooms.

Cooking

Each community has its own laundry facility with pre-paid (cost included in housing payment) laun-dry machines for use by students. No need to worry about quarters! And with our LaundryAlert system, located at http://www.fhsu.edu/reslife/students/, you can view the progress of your machines, see what’s available, and even receive a text alert when your laundry is done.

Laundry

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The transition to college life is a big one, but Residential Life is geared to make college convenient, affordable, and comfortable for any type of student. Enjoy the safety of campus living, caring staff, easy access to dining, and the quality of living not found in off-campus apartments. With the numerous amenities and access to dozens of on-campus resources, living in Residential Life is worth every penny.

Housing

OFF CAMPUS ON CAMPUS

Utilities

TV

Internet

Laundry

Food

Gas

Total

$1,510/semester*$302/month

$1,826/semester**

$575/semester$115/month

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$1,750/semester$350/month

$1,912/semester


N/Ano commute to class!

$4,740per semester

$3,738per semester

*based on average rates for apartments within a one-mile radius of campus

**based on proposed 2015-16 rates for traditional residence hall room

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Life in the residence halls is a rewarding experience, both academically and socially. From your first roommate to the friends you will make across the entire campus, you will find that there is no shortage of people who share your interests. Below are some of the experiences students have had with their roommates.

“I will never forget the late night talks my roommate and I had. We didn’t know each

other before, but she became one of my best friends and was always there for me.”

Liz McDowellPhotography MajorLeavenworth, KS

“I was nervous at first, because I didn’t know my roommate. But we turned out to have a lot in common—and maintain

being friends two years later!”

Matt SpurlockPhysics Education MajorJunction City, KS

“I was in a learning community my freshman year, and while that assured some common interests with my roommate, I still had no idea what she’d be like. Though we weren’t attached at the hip, we still hung out together and have some crazy stories with each other and the residents on our floor.”

Hannah CornwellNursing Major

Bison, KS

A group of friends enjoy the free food and good company at the Finals Feeding Frenzy.

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Hall CouncilEach hall/complex has a hall or community council

Promotes interaction and involvement in that community

Hosts community events, addresses student concerns, etc.

National Residence Hall Honorary (NRHH)Group comprised of the top 1% of leaders living in residence halls

Provides recognition, service and leadership opportunities for those living on campus

Residence Hall Association (RHA)Representative organization for all students living on campus

Hosts many big events each semester

Serves the interests and concerns of residents

Here’s a sample of some of our events and programs:

Wiest Hall Council Haunted House Finals Feeding Frenzy

RHA Extravaganza Custer Hall Halloween Party

Finals Stress Relief Event Wooster Place Family Events

Tiger Place Block Party RHA Back-to-School Bash

Safe Trick-or-Treat Playfair After Party

RHA student leaders attend a banquet at the MACURH regional conference.

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Outtakes at Chuck’s PlaceIt’s late. You’re hungry. The Café is closed… Better head to Outtakes! Located in Wiest Hall, Outtakes is open from 7p.m. to midnight, and offers sandwiches, yogurt parfaits, sodas, and more.

McMindes CaféThe main dining center of Residential Life, McMindes Café offers a wide variety of all-you-care-to-eat menu options including a pizza oven, grill station, hot line, and all-day breakfast bar. The Café is conveniently located on the first floor of McMindes Hall, central to all campus residents.

Memorial UnionWhen your school schedule keeps you on the Quad, the Memorial Union is the best choice for dining. Featuring a range of options including Pizza Hut, Mondo Subs, Coyote Jack’s, and a full salad bar, the Union is centrally located among the university’s academic buildings.

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At FHSU, the opportunities for a unique living experience are end-less. Our Specialty Housing options provide an on-campus living environ-ment for students based upon their interest in a particular major, topic, or classification. These experiences range from a first year Living Learning Community, to a themed floor focused on well-ness, to a three-to-one mentorship experience. We want to create housing that meets a variety of needs and supports academic enrichment in college. Browse the options below to see if any fit your interests, and make sure to select those when completing your housing application online!

Themed FloorsThis floor is a centered around a specific theme designed to support and enhance the university experience. Students will take UNIV 101 class together in the fall around that theme. This community is open to first-year and second-year students. These communities are located in Wiest Hall.

Wellness Themed Floor: students interested in physical, emotional, social, spiri-tual, and intellectual wellness, and other ways to maintain a healthy lifestyle

Honors Themed Floor: students looking to live and learn in an intellectually stimulating environment (participants must meet GPA and ACT requirements)

Living Learning CommunitiesA community of 20–30 first year students who share some common interests, take classes together, live on the same floor and participate in activities throughout the year. These communities are located in McMindes Hall. Below are the communities and their related majors or interests:

Athletes Today, Leaders Tomorrow: Student athletes

Earth Rise!: Sustainability, conservation & changing the world

Everybody’s Business: Accounting, economics, finance, marketing, manage-ment, tourism & hospitality management, or business education

Galen Initiative: Athletic training

Global Justice: Law enforcement, corrections, and judicial processes

Health Professions: Medicine, pharmacy, dentistry, optometry or chemistry

Heart & Mind: Philosophizing About the Arts: Exploring works of art & their relation to a life well-lived

Innovate!: Technology, informatics, communications, or art

L3: Live. Learn. Lead.: Leadership development and service

Nightingale Power—C3: Nursing

Opportunity Through Education: Elementary & secondary teacher education

Outdoor Adventure: Outdoors, activities, and camping

PIs: Psych Investigators: Psychology

This community is centered around academic classification with a live-in peer mentor in each suite. This environment is open to all classifications of students to aid in their academic success. These communities are located in Tiger Place.

Transfer Network: Incoming transfer students looking to get connected with other transfer students and FHSU Tigers

P4: Students interested in physics and pre-engineering programs

Mentorship Houses

PACKING TIP:When packing for the big move, be sure to put your things in boxes or totes. Anything loose, especially small items, could get lost or misplaced in the bustle of move-in day. Write your name, residence hall, and room number on your boxes to ensure they find their way back to you if they get misplaced.

[] 3M Command Strips

[] Alarm clock

[] Backpack

[] Bedspread

[] Blanket

[] Clothes hangers

[] Clothing (all weather)

[] Debit card/checkbook

[] Dishes, cups, and utensils

[] Flashlight

[] Health insurance card

[] Laundry bag or basket

[] Laundry detergent/dryer sheets

[] Medications

[] Note pads, calendar

[] Pens, pencils, paper

[] Personal grooming items

[] Pillows

[] Sheets (twin XL)

[] Shower shoes

[] Shower caddy

[] Surge protector

[] Toiletries

[] Towels

[] Wastebasket

[] Bicycle (with lock)

[] Broom

[] Cable TV cord

[] Can opener

[] Cards/games

[] Carpet/rug

[] Cleaning Supplies

[] Dry erase board

[] First-aid Kit

[] Iron/small ironing board

[] Laptop

[] Mattress pad

[] Microwave (less than 700 watts)

[] Mini Fridge (less than 5 cubic feet)

[] Posters

[] Stereo/speakers

[] Television

NO Candles

NO Extension cords

NO Multi-head plastic lamps

NO Nails/screws/tape

NO Pets

NO Weapons/firearms/ammo

NO Window air conditioner

NO Wireless router

[] Candle warmers/air fresheners

[] Surge protectors

[] Desk lamp

[] 3M Command Strips

[] Fish (tank under 10 gal.)/small plants

[] Playing cards, or maybe a good book

[] Electric fan

[] Ethernet cable

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Housing Sign-UpOpens in December

Apply online with the FHSU Housing portal on TigerTracks

Apply early to ensure an earlier room selection date!

ALCOHOLAll of the traditional residence halls are alco-hol-free. Residents of the apartment communi-ties who are of legal drinking age, as defined by Kansas law, may possess and consume alcohol in their own rooms or in the rooms of other residents of legal drinking age. Such beverages must be packaged in containers of one liter or less in volume and represent ap-

propriate levels of personal consumption.

DRUGSManufacturing, possessing, selling, transmit-ting, using or being party to any activities involving an illegal drug, controlled substance, or drug paraphernalia is a violation of univer-sity policy as well as a violation of the law. Sus-pected violations of this policy are reported to University Police.

SMOKING/CANDLESAll residence halls are smoke-free. Smoking is permitted outside the building in designated parking lots only. Use of incense and/or open flames in the residence halls is prohibited. Can-dle warmers are permitted and encouraged.

WEAPONSWeapons and ammunition may not be kept in individual rooms. Having/using weapons which endanger health or safety of yourself or others is sufficient cause for immediate dismissal from the residence halls without financial release and referral to the Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs for further disciplinary review.

FIRE EQUIPMENT/ALARMSEach residential room has a smoke alarm. Each building is equipped with a complete smoke and fire alarm system. These devices exist for the safety of all residents. Any tampering with or misuse of these items is considered a serious offense against the members of the residential community. Offenders are subject to criminal prosecution, significant fines ($250 minimum fine), and severe disciplinary sanctions which may include suspension.

PETSFor health and safety reasons, no pets of any kind are allowed in residential communities, with the exception of fish in aquariums up to 10 gallons in volume.

Room SelectionOpens in late spring

Based on application date

Select your own room from any of the available communities

Specialty Housing: Wednesday, August 12

Traditional Residents: Thursday, August 13

Look for more info to come to your TigerTracks email!

Move-In Day

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CONTRACT PERIODThe standard residence hall con-tract is for both the fall and spring semesters of any academic year. Those wishing to stay during the fall, winter or spring breaks will be

required to apply in advance and will be asked to provide additional documenta-tion. Charges may apply for break periods. Eligible persons may request a one-semester-only contract; this request must be in writing at the time the contract is initially submitted. The halls open for the fall semester on the Thursday prior to the beginning of classes. They open for the spring semester on the Sunday prior to the beginning of classes. For periods outside of contract dates, refer to vacation period information in the Residential Life Handbook.

ROOM ASSIGNMENTSThe University reserves the right to make assignments and reassignments of ac-commodations. Individuals wishing to be roommates must request each other at time of application. Single rooms are assigned on a space-available basis. If a student requests a single room and one is not available, a double room will be assigned and corresponding fees charged. Residents may request to be placed on a waiting list for a single room. The university reserves the right to require single occupants of double rooms to move in together. Refusal to move or to accept an assigned roommate constitutes the intent to occupy a single room, and applicable fees will begin immediately. Residents may request a room change; however, the hall director must approve all changes, and the resident must make payment of any requisite fees in advance. First-year students rarely get single rooms due to lack of availability and typically live in the traditional residence halls.

RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTUnmarried students who enroll within one year of the date they graduated from high school are required to live in university residence halls for one year. Excep-tions are made for students living in a sorority or a fraternity house, or in the home of their parents or legal guardians (if within 60 miles of campus). Other exceptions to this policy for extraordinary and compelling circumstances may be requested by completing an Off-Campus Living Request with the Office of Residential Life.

VISITATION/GUESTSOpen visitation is allowed in all of the residence halls. Additionally, overnight guests are welcome on an occasional basis. All guests must register in advance at the hall front desk (or with the Apartment Manager if in an apartment). Overnight guests must be of the same sex as the resident host, and may stay for no longer than three consecutive days or eight total days per month unless special permission is granted by the Hall Director. Guests must be escorted at all times, and residents are responsible for the actions of their guests. Cohabitation is not allowed in Fort Hays State University residence halls.

VACATION PERIODSResidents must apply to stay in the halls during break periods. Only residents with a valid reason (such as work, travel plans, etc.) and accompanying documentation will be granted permission to stay during breaks.

A complete list of rules and policies can be found in our Terms of Contract and our Residential Life Handbook, available at http://www.fhsu.edu/reslife

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ACCESSIBILITYMost students can be accommodated comfortably in a residence hall. If you have specific questions about FHSU’s facilities, arrange a personal conference with a Residential Life staff member prior to submitting a residence hall contract. Persons with special needs or requirements should provide advance notice to the Office of Residential Life and contact the Office of Student Disability Services.

EARLY ARRIVALA student participating in university-sponsored activities which may require early arrival (athletics, band, leadership organizations, etc.) may check into a residence hall early for no extra charge under these conditions: 1) check-in is no earlier than one day prior to the beginning of the activity; 2) the student has previously sub-mitted a contract for the coming term of study; 3) the student completes an Early Move-In Request Form at least two weeks prior to the early check-in date and arranges a check-in time; 4) the student is willing to accept an assignment on a space-available basis for temporary accommodations, if necessary; and 5) the requirement to report to campus is verified by the appropriate university depart-ment. A student may also request permission to check into a residence hall early for personal reasons. Such a request may be granted at the discretion of the hall director in accordance with the conditions given above. A student checking in early for personal reasons will be charged a daily rate for the additional days of occupancy.

PRIVACYA student’s right to privacy will be respected consistent with the university’s pri-mary compelling obligation to ensure the maintenance of an environment support-ive of academic achievement and positive personal growth. The university reserves the right for authorized personnel to enter a room for any purpose connected with the maintenance, housekeeping and management of the facilities or for any other purpose reasonably connected with the interest of the university or the welfare of the student. The university reserves the right for authorized staff to enter the room of a resident and to conduct a limited, reasonable search of the premises in situa-tions where, in the judgment of the staff, the occupants of the room appear to be exhibiting behavior indicative of an obvious and/or flagrant violation of hall and/or university policy. Access to student rooms will not be granted to friends, relatives or other students by the university staff without the expressed, written permission of the resident of the room.

NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION:Fort Hays State University does not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, religion, na-tional origin, color, age, marital status, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status in its educational programs, employment and all other activities. In addition, the university does not discriminate on the basis of a person’s genetic information. FHSU is committed to an environ-ment in which students, faculty, administrators and staff work together in an atmosphere free from all forms of discrimination, harassment, exploitation and intimidation, including, but not limited to, verbal, physical or written behavior directed toward or relating to an individual or group on the basis of their protected class status.

Individuals who believe they have been discriminated against or harassed on the basis of their protected class status or are victims of sexual harassment should report such acts to the uni-versity Equal Employment Opportunity Officer who will assist the grievant in seeking redress through the appropriate procedure. The university’s Discrimination and Harassment Complaint Procedure applies to grievances involving students, administrators, faculty or staff. The EEO Officer may be contacted at 600 Park Street, Hays, KS 67601, 785-628-4033.

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AdmissionsAlumni AssociationBudget & PlanningBusiness OfficeCareer ServicesCentral PurchasingDeans’ Offices:

Arts & SciencesBusiness & EntrepreneurshipEducation & TechnologyGraduate SchoolHealth & Life SciencesVirtual College

EOEFHSU FoundationFinancial AssistanceGroundsJournalismMaintenanceMotor PoolPhysical Plant Offices &

Printing ServicesPresidentProvostRegistrarStudent Fiscal ServicesStudent HealthStudent PublicationsStudent Residential LifeUniversity PoliceVice Presidents:

Administration & FinanceStudent Affairs

Beach/Schmidt Performing Arts Center

Center for Teaching Excellence & Learning Technology

Computing &Telecommunication Center

Felten-Start TheatreFHSU Foundation and

Alumni AssociationHerndon ClinicKelly CenterPrinting ServicesReading Service CenterStudent Government AssociationStudent HealthTickets, AthleticTickets, OtherTiger TotSUniversity PoliceUniversity RelationsWriting Center

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A - Lewis Field Pioneers MemorialB - Contemplation Garden SculpturesC - “Pieces of Our World” Sculpture

Dalton/Kellerman FountainD - “Interlude” SculptureE - Vietnam Memorial GardenF - “Homage to Kansas” SculptureG - Jellison BridgeH - “Stylized Wheat & Hand Form”

Gagelman FountainI - War MemorialJ - HALO MarkerK- Jackson State/Kent State MemorialL - Memorial Rose GardenM - The Plymouth SchoolhouseN - Mortar Board Stone SculptureO - MillstonesP - Hubbard Press BoxQ - “Deeply Rooted Sisters” SculptureR - Larks ParkS - Entrance Sign/Time CapsuleT - “Bronze Tiger” Sculpture

R.D. & Joan Dale Hubbard FoundationU - Alex Francis MemorialV - High ropes CourseW - Low ropes CourseX - Psychology Mosaic WallY - “Birth of a Physicist” SculptureZ - “The Jester” SculptureAA - Howard Reynolds Nature Trails

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Training Facility

Wiest Hall redesigned each of its floor lobbies, creating a Media lobby and a Study

lobby on each floor!

The students of Custer Hall revamped their recycling program!

Wooster Place has an updated community laundry facility!

The McMindes Café got a school-spirited facelift in 2014, with new Tiger decor!

In Fall 2014, Residential Life hosted over 280 RA, RHA, and hall-wide programs!

Residential Life OfficeADDRESS126 McMindes HallHays, KS 67601

PHONE785-628-4245

FAX785-628-4138

[email protected]

WEBwww.fhsu.edu/reslife

UNIVERSITY1-800-628-FHSU

MISSION STATEMENT:The Department of Residential Life’s mission is to assist in the preparation of citizen-leaders by fostering com-munity, providing access, focusing on resident needs, and supporting the educational experience.

Community: Residential Life is committed to creating a safe and supportive environment where residents have a network of people who care about them.

Accessibility: Residential Life is committed to provid-ing a living environment that meets the various needs of our residents at an affordable cost.

Resident Centered: Residential Life is committed to creating services, programs, and policies that benefit the residents we serve.

Educational Support: Residential Life is committed to providing individual growth experiences inclusive of our resident’s academic development.

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