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Springfest 2012 Information

Just in case you need a refresher!
With finals just around the corner, one thing everyone has to look forward to is Springfest! Although it is meant to be fun, there are a few things to keep in mind so that everyone has a fun and safe weekend. With exciting Springfest festivities already in progress, the Director of Student Conduct would like to remind students of the alcohol policy in the apartments and senior house. These are the only circumstances/locations where alcohol is permitted on campus. In addition, we would like to remind students of the responsibilities in off campus situations. This policy permits beer and wine under the following conditions: 1. Beer and wine can be consumed only when all present in the room/apartment are 21 years of age or older. Action Plan: Check the IDs of all your guests before they enter. 2. No more than 2 guests per resident may be present when beer or wine is being consumed (Example: maximum of 8 guests in an apartment when all four respective residents are present or four guests in a senior house student room when the two respective residents are present for a maximum of 12 people in an apartment or 6 in a senior house room. Please note that there is a maximum of 12 people in the apartments at the Mansfield Campus even if there are five residents). Action Plan: Only invite people that you know; guests you dont know could turn into more guests you dont know. 3. Residents must participate in social host training prior to move in.

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Action Plan: Pay attention and ask any questions that you may have. 4. Residents who violate this policy in the Senior House or Senior Apartment will be immediately reassigned from the respective building (similar to current reassignment policy). Resident will also be billed board. Residents who violate this policy at the Mansfield Campus Apartments are at risk of losing their housing privileges at the Schar College of Nursing.

Action Plan: Know the policies and act accordingly. 5. Safety services and residence life staff will make rounds throughout these residential units as they do all other residential units. 6. Open containers will not be permitted in the public areas of these residential units, such as hallways, lounges, laundry rooms, balconies, etc. Action Plan: Be smart! Dont drink or leave open beverages in public areas. 7. All residents of the apartment or room must be at least 21 years old before alcohol is permitted in their apartment or room. 8. Beer and wine may be brought into an apartment or room in the Senior Apartments and Senior House only by residents of that specific apartment or room.

Apartment and Senior House residents who violate the policy are processed through the Student Conduct Board and are re-assigned from the residence. Depending on the violation this could also affect a senior students participation in commencement exercises or receipt of their actual diploma pending final outcomes. Please be respectful of your friends who live in these buildings.

For all other residential units: Use and/or possession of alcoholic beverages and/or containers outside of designated areas (i.e. Senior Apartments and Senior House) on University property. Behavior, regardless of location, that is judged irresponsible or inconsiderate while under the influence of alcohol is considered to be an abuse of alcohol and a violation of the regulation.

When alcohol and alcohol paraphernalia (i.e. beer bongs, keg taps, decorative bottles or any other container which at a point held alcohol) are found in unauthorized areas on University property, the items will be confiscated by Ashland University officials. Confiscated alcohol will not be returned to the offender. Alcohol policy violations can include behavior which occurs off campus. Being present in a room where alcohol and or alcohol paraphernalia are found against policy is at maximum a violation of this regulation. At minimum, presence in such a room equates to an accessory violation. In addition, students should be aware that warnings and citations by law enforcement officers of which the University is aware will be processed through the Student Conduct system as well. Typical warnings and citations have been related to underage drinking, public intoxication/open container, disorderly conduct, and other behaviors that disturb the community.

Thank you for upholding University policies. Have a fun-filled safe Springfest weekend!

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Question of the week:

What about Springfest has you most you excited?

I can't wait for hopefully warm weather, some games, and almost being done with school. I hate that finals are shorty after but it's a good weekend to get loose and get wild! Lynda Romer, Junior Tyler Remmel, Junior

If the zip line is as cool as I hope it will be, that is the most exciting thing for me right now.

The Ashland University Conduct Board strives to build a community of respect. To help encourage Ashland University students to organize and unify their experiences into a workable and satisfying philosophy of life, we, as a community: 1) Respect new ideas 2) Emphasize personal development by encouraging the examination and discussion of differing opinions 3) Support the worth and dignity of each individual 4) Promote justice and compassion on our campus and in our world 5) Enjoy Ashland University's rich cultural, ethnic and racial diversity 6) Celebrate the heritage of the institution, affirming both tradition and innovative change 7) Teach the spirit of excellence and integrity through scholarship, research and service
Office of Student Conduct Room 232 Hawkins Conard Student Center 401 College Avenue Ashland, Ohio 44805 Phone: 419-289-5303

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