Student Handbook - Butler University

• How much is the rent?
• Is a deposit required?
• When does the lease start and when does it end?
• Where do you park?
• Is the space included in the rent?
• Where do guests park?
• Does rent include water, gas, electricity, telephone, internet, cable, air conditioning/heat and trash
pick-up, or do you pay extra for these?
• Can you regulate your own heat/air conditioning?
• What does the landlord keep clean; what is your responsibility?
• Who mows the grass and shovels the snow?
• What furniture, appliances (i.e., washer/dryer), dishes and bedding are included, if any?
• Who may visit you? May you have overnight guests? Children? Pets?
• May you sublet? Under what conditions?
• How much advance notice must you give before moving?
Staff in Residence Life
Director of residence life
The director of residence life is responsible for the planning, development and coordination of Butler’s
programs and services offered within the residence halls and campus apartments. The director works closely
with staff, faculty and students to promote student learning, responsibility and intentional involvement
within the halls and throughout campus. In addition, the director of residence life processes all housing assignments
and billing. Other responsibilities of the director include working with the professional live-in
staff on matters relating to the residence life operation, including programming, building concerns, hall
openings and closings, staff selection and training, advisement of hall governments and programming.
Assistant director of residence life
The assistant director of residence life coordinates all aspects of the Apartment Village housing, and supervises
the four apartment village assistants. In addition, this staff member coordinates the housing selection
processes for returning students and the housing assignment process for the incoming freshmen and
transfer students, and coordinates departmental marketing and website. The assistant director has an office in
the Apartment Village and also in Atherton Union
Residence life coordinators
Four full-time residence life coordinators (RLCs) manage and supervise the three residence halls and
University Terrace. Specific responsibilities include supervising resident and staff assistants, advising hall
governments, assisting students with individual problems or concerns, programming and addressing behavioral
problems. Each residence life coordinator lives in the building where he or she works and has an office
in the building. Your coordinator is an invaluable resource during your stay in the residence halls.
Staff assistants
One staff assistant (SA) assists each residence coordinator with the management of Residential College,
Ross, Schwitzer residence halls and University Terrace. The SA is a Butler student trained in the areas of hall
management, front office operations and emergency response.
Apartment village assistants
Apartment Village assistants (AVAs) assist with the management of the Apartment Village. They work to
create an involved apartment community, provide a variety of program opportunities, complete safety checks,
intervene in roommate conflicts and also manage various operations in the village.
Resident assistants
Resident assistants (RAs) are Butler students in each unit who are available to help you while you are
living in the residence halls. They plan programs and activities, assist in developing a respectful community,
serve as a resource for your concerns and enforce hall policies.
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