Student Handbook - Asian University for Women

University Policiesinterested in changing rooms. Students found to have moved rooms outside the window of timewill be placed at the bottom of the lottery number.20. Room DecorationsNo items may be attached to or hung from the ceiling. Residents are not to attach items to anyother surface (wall, door, floor, or furniture) unless an adhesive is used which will not cause anymarks or damage. Residents may not use glue, nails, tacks, staples, or screws. No papering orpainting of rooms or furniture is permitted. Students will be financially responsible for removal,repair, or any damage caused by room decorations.21. Room Entry and InspectionThe University shall have the right to enter the student’s room to enforce University policies andregulations and to otherwise carry out its responsibility to maintain discipline and order consistentwith its educational mission. The right of entry shall include the right to inspect the room toprotect the health and safety of students and university employees, to maintain order anddiscipline and to keep the rooms in good order and repair.In the event the University enters a student’s room, it shall make reasonable efforts to provide thestudent assigned to the room reasonable notice of entry. Advanced notice need not be given,however, if the university, in its discretion, believes that such notice will interfere with its abilityto maintain order and discipline, or endanger the health and safety of students and/or Universityemployees or where immediate entry is deemed necessary to protect and/or to maintain property,or where immediate entry is otherwise allowed by law.When a resident initiates maintenance or housekeeping requests, appropriate personnel areauthorized to enter the room to provide service.Entering or allowing other persons to enter a student’s assigned room without permission at thetime of entry of a resident of that room is prohibited.22. SecurityRoom Security: Residents should keep their door locked at all times. They should not open theirroom door unless they know the person. Staff will identify themselves.AUW is not responsible for the loss or damage of personal property of its residents. Residentsshould keep their valuable items locked in the drawers provided. They can also bring or buysmall pad locks. If a resident suspects theft, she should notify the Resident Faculty.23. Solicitation and AdvertisingTo protect the privacy of the residents, door-to-door solicitation or distribution of variouspromotional materials is prohibited in the dorms. No advertising or posting may be placed on theoutside of buildings, windows, or doors. These policies apply to all individuals and groups exceptwhen written permission has been specifically granted by the Dean of Students.24. Unauthorized Possession/Theft38