Student Handbook - New England Culinary Institute

The Coordinators of Residence Life facilitate
activities and events for on-campus students and are
responsible for creating and maintaining a safe and
healthy living environment in the residence halls,
including general cleanliness. The Coordinators of
Residence Life also provide management and
oversight of the Resident Assistant program.
The Coordinator of Student Services is
responsible for overseeing acceptable student
behavior along with maintenance of a safe and
healthy living environment in the residence halls.
The Coordinator of Student Services works closely
with residence life and other NECI staff to
administer policies related to student life that
maintain and enrich a sense of campus community.
The Coordinator of Student Services is also
available to assist students should any concerns
arise and works closely with the Coordinator of
Student Programs on various projects.
The Coordinator of Student Programs is
responsible for the student life programs including
overseeing student council, student groups, student
events and student activities. The Coordinator of
Student Programs works closely with residence life
and other NECI staff to administer policies related
to student life that maintain and enrich a sense of
campus community. The Coordinator of Student
Programs is also available to assist students should
any concerns arise and works closely with the
Coordinator of Student Services on various
projects.
The housekeeping staff stays in close
communication with the Coordinators of Residence
Life and Coordinator of Student Services to ensure
that rooms have been adequately cleaned prior to
students moving in.
Fitness Facilities
Students have use of First in Fitness, a recreation
center located in nearby Berlin. First in Fitness has
an indoor pool, racquetball courts, tennis courts,
Nautilus, a whirlpool, and saunas. It also sponsors
classes in selected sports, as well as exercise and
nutrition. It is expected that students will abide by
all First in Fitness members’ rules. Students without
vehicles may use the First in Fitness downtown
Montpelier facility. See the Coordinator of Student
Services or Coordinator of Student Programs to
arrange for use of this facility.
Room Inspections
NECI staff will enter residence halls and student
rooms regularly for a variety of reasons, including
maintenance, housekeeping, campus tours, and
room inspections. Violations of housing policies
and procedures may be noted during any visit, and
may result in disciplinary action. NECI reserves the
right to conduct residence hall inspections at any
time, including for cases of suspected policy
violation. The Coordinators of Residence Life,
Director of Facilities, , House Keeping staff,
Coordinator of Student Services, Coordinator of
Student Programs and/or his or her designees, may
make unannounced common area and residence hall
room inspections, which may include closets, desks,
drawers, personal items, etc at any time to ascertain
whether NECI policies and housing procedures are
being followed.
Check-In and Check-Out Procedures
Within 24 hours of arrival, each resident will
receive a room condition report. Students should
closely inspect their room and report any preexisting
damage. Upon departure, students will be
charged for any missing furniture or damages
beyond normal wear and tear that have not been
previously reported.
Students should be aware that there is often only a
one-to-two-day period for the facilities department
to prepare for the next occupants at the end of each
term or residency period. Consequently, residents
are required to check out by 12 pm on the last
official day of their term. All personal belongings
must be removed from rooms. Keys must be turned
in or be subject to a replacement fee. Items found in
rooms after 12 pm will be discarded; students will
be charged accordingly for the removal of any items
left behind.
Term Break
Students are expected to vacate their residence hall
room during the entirety of all term breaks, unless
they have requested prior approval in writing and
received that approval from the Coordinator of
Student Services. During term breaks, personal
belongings should be secured in individual rooms.
NECI does not carry insurance covering loss, theft,
or damage to students’ personal property; students
are encouraged to carry renter’s insurance.
Due to varied term dates for students at the school,
it is not unusual to have some students continue to
reside in student housing, and other students move
in or out during the same term break. In such
circumstances, students are required to remove all
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