Student Handbook - William Jewell College

help resolve issues/problems of all natures between/among roommates.
Room Searches
The college reserves the right to enter any campus residence to check out general conditions, perform
custodial service, make repairs and handle emergencies. Entry under the above conditions will not be used as
a means to search rooms for prohibited items. Where there is legitimate reason, however, college officials
may search a room. When possible, the student being present when a search is made is desirable. The college
is committed in principle to the guidelines as stated in the Student Bill of Rights.
Safety Regulations
Because of the potential of injury to individuals and damage to property, the following guidelines apply (also
see Prohibited Items):
Outside antennas are not permitted because of the possible lightning hazard.
Athletic activities, including but not limited to roughhousing, running, and/or throwing, bouncing or
kicking of objects is prohibited.
Emergency exits are for emergency use only.
Entering or exiting through windows is not permitted; removal of screens is also prohibited. There is a
fee associated with reinstalling a removed screen.
Fighting is not tolerated.
Firearms, ammunition and other illegal weapons are not permitted. This also includes BB guns, pellet
pistols, air rifles, paintball guns, etc. When firearms are to be brought on-campus for employment,
instructional or other legitimate purposes, the Office of Student Life and Campus Safety must be
contacted and the gun must be stored in the Campus Safety office.
Knives with a blade longer than three inches are prohibited. Inappropriate usage of any knife,
regardless of size, will result in its confiscation and likely disciplinary action by the College.
Use or possession of fireworks, including smoke bombs and firecrackers, are prohibited.
Hallways and stairwells must be kept free of furniture, trash and other objects (i.e., ironing boards,
drying racks, etc.) at all times.
Mopeds and motorcycles are not allowed inside of residential facilities.
Paint and painting is residential facilities is prohibited (for information about painting a student room,
see Decorating).
Propping open or letting people in locked doors is prohibited.
Room doors should be kept locked at all times.
Skateboards may not be ridden or rolled in the residence halls.
Throwing, dropping or hanging objects from windows or railings is prohibited.
Unauthorized entry to restricted areas such as mechanical rooms, custodial closets, roofs and offices
after hours is prohibited.
Water guns, water balloons, slingshots, catapults, or other materials that are dangerous or capable of
creating a mess, etc., are prohibited in residential facilities.
Smoking/Tobacco Use
The college is committed to providing a smoke-free environment. All college buildings are smoke-free;
therefore, designated smoking areas are limited to outside.
Solicitation
Individual rooms may not be used for business purposes. Solicitation by students, community or national
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