Student Handbook - Claflin University
Student Handbook - Claflin University
Student Handbook - Claflin University
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TUESDAY<br />
NOVEMBER<br />
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28<br />
MONDAY<br />
NOVEMBER<br />
WEDNESDAY<br />
NOVEMBER<br />
IMPORTANT ACADEMIC DATES<br />
NOVEMBER<br />
6 Election Day - Classes Suspended/<strong>University</strong> Closed<br />
7 Classes Resume/<strong>University</strong> Opens<br />
11 - 18 Homecoming Week<br />
16 Presidential Scholarship Gala<br />
18 Founders’ Day Convocation<br />
TOYS FOR TOTS DRIVE<br />
AKA SORORITY TATTOOS AND PIERCINGS - 7PM<br />
TOYS FOR TOTS DRIVE<br />
CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY<br />
TOYS FOR TOTS DRIVE<br />
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GENERAL INFORMATION<br />
RESIDENCE HALL FIRE SAFETY<br />
The subject of fire safety is one that is taken very seriously at <strong>Claflin</strong> <strong>University</strong>. All students<br />
are expected to observe the following fire safety regulations:<br />
Electrical Appliances<br />
Fires in student rooms have resulted from electrical defects in or careless use of electrical appliances.<br />
All appliances must be UL APPROVED and should be used with caution. No electric appliance may<br />
have an exposed heating element.<br />
The following are the only appliances that may be used in the residence halls: clocks, curling irons,<br />
fans, hair dryers, irons, personal computers, radios, refrigerators, (4.0 cu. ft. maximum), stereo systems,<br />
televisions, VCRs, DVD players, and microwaves.<br />
Appliances such as irons and curling irons should never be left unattended; they should be unplugged<br />
after use and not stored until they are cool to the touch.<br />
Fire Drills<br />
All occupants must evacuate the building when a fire alarm is sounded. Failure to evacuate during a<br />
fire alarm is a violation of <strong>Claflin</strong> <strong>University</strong> policy and will result in disciplinary action. Residential<br />
Life conducts fire drills twice a year and student cooperation and support is essential during all fire<br />
drills.<br />
Fire Alarm Pull Stations<br />
Fire alarm pull stations are located on every floor in every building. They can be activated by pulling<br />
the red alarm handle. Alarms will also be set off if a smoke or heat detector is activated. The alarm will<br />
ring continuously until the building has been cleared. Campus Police or building staff will notify residents<br />
of the “all clear” to re-enter the building. Do not re-enter the building unless the “all clear” signal<br />
has been given.<br />
Tampering with Fire Equipment<br />
Fire safety equipment that has been tampered with may fail to operate correctly in an emergency. This<br />
could prove fatal. Tampering with fire safety equipment (including but not limited to fire extinguishers<br />
and local smoke and heat detectors) will result in disciplinary action.<br />
We encourage you to report anyone who pulls an alarm. Such a prank can endanger and inconvenience<br />
you and others in your building.<br />
Fire Doors<br />
There are fire doors at the end of hallways and in stairwells. The doors are specially constructed to delay<br />
the spread of fires. Most regular doors have a burn-through time of about one hour. Fire doors have<br />
a rated burn-through time of up to two hours.<br />
It is for this reason that fire doors, especially in corridors, should never be propped open. They are a<br />
primary factor in slowing the spread of fires.<br />
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