Student Handbook - University of Dubuque
Student Handbook - University of Dubuque
Student Handbook - University of Dubuque
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The <strong>Student</strong> Life staff and Pastor to Seminary <strong>Student</strong>s provide the <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Dubuque</strong>community with advice and counsel on how to deal with certain issues related to <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong><strong>Dubuque</strong> students on campus and in the <strong>Dubuque</strong> community. The <strong>Student</strong> Life staff areavailable to help with handling issues in a way that is consistent with <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Dubuque</strong>policies and procedures. <strong>Student</strong> Life staff will act as a liaison, as necessary, between agenciesworking with issues related to <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Dubuque</strong> students.FireThe purpose <strong>of</strong> the fire alarm system is to alert occupants <strong>of</strong> the building <strong>of</strong> the need to evacuate.The fire alarms and fire equipment (i.e., extinguishers) are to be used only in case <strong>of</strong> fire. Pleasebe advised that tampering with fire alarms and equipment is a violation <strong>of</strong> Iowa state law as wellas <strong>University</strong> policy. Offenders are subject to university disciplinary action as well as criminalprosecution.Upon hearing the fire alarm sound in the room/facility, all occupants should follow theseprocedures:• Keep low to the floor if smoke is in your room/facility.• Close windows.Before opening the door:Feel the knob. If it is hot, do not open the door. If the knob is not hot, brace yourself against thedoor, and open it slightly. If heavy smoke or fire is present, close the door and stay in theroom/facility.If you can leave the room/facility:• Be sure to have clothing appropriate for the weather.• Be sure to bring your key (if applicable).• Leave lights ON.• CLOSE and LOCK door (if applicable).• Leave by the nearest safe exit.• Do NOT use an elevator.• If ALL exits are blocked, return to your room/facility.• Once outside, quickly move away from the building at least 300 feet.• Do not return to the building until signaled by staff to do so.If you CANNOT leave the room/facility:• CLOSE door.• Seal cracks around the door with towels, bed clothing, or anything else you can find to helpkeep out smoke.• Open window.• Do NOT jump if you are above the second floor.• Hang something from the window to attract attention or shout for help.41
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