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Removal From College HousingA student may be removed from College housing for misconduct asdetermined by the Director of Housing and Residence Life or the AssociateDean of Students. The student will be given not more than 48-72 hours tovacate the residence hall, unless a special exception is made by the Directorof Housing and Residence Life. If the student has not vacated the premises bythe designated time, College designated personnel will remove the student'spersonal effects from her room. The College assumes no legal or financialliability for the safety or security of such effects.Protection Of Personal PropertyThe College will not be liable for the loss of money or other valuables ordamage to the property of any resident. Students are advised to purchaseinsurance coverage for personal losses.Fire DrillsFire drills will be scheduled periodically in each residence hall. Firecaptains and lieutenants will assist Public Safety personnel. Please refer tothe section in this Handbook entitled "Fire Safety Plan." The fire doors arenot to be used except in the case of an emergency. ACTIVATING FIREALARMS OR USING FIRE EXTINGUISHERS WHEN THERE IS NO FIRE ISA SERIOUS OFFENSE AND OFFENDERS WILL BE PROSECUTEDTHROUGH THE STATE FIRE MARSHALL'S OFFICE.INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS PROGRAM210 Manley Center(404) 681-3643 extension 5143Spelman College invites women from other countries to join the Spelmancommunity as regular full-time students or as exchange students. Internationalstudents are eligible for all services available through the College.International students arrive on campus a few days early for a pre-orientationprogram designed to familiarize them with the city, the College, and highereducation from the American perspective.The International Student Advisor (ISA) is the College's official representativein all contacts with the Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services (BCIS)and the U.S. State Department regarding international students in F-1 (nonimmigrantstudent) status. The advisor to international students is not an agentof anygovernment entity, but is a Spelman College employee whose job it is toanswer students' questions about visa status and direct students to officesand services on campus. A Designated School Officer (DSO) is authorized tosign documents for international students. There are five on Spelman'scampus. The international student advisor keeps students and DSO's informedof changes in INS regulations and offers periodic information sessions onmaintaining status and on exercising F-1 privileges.Several citywide activities bring international students in the Atlantametropolitan area together to explore the culture of their host city. Activitiesinclude links with U.S. host families, tours of the city, a welcome reception,and opportunities to serve as speakers to youth groups and activities forspouses.MANLEY STUDENT CENTERMany services for students are located in the Albert E. Manley StudentCenter. The Harriet Tubman Concourse on the lower level of the Center housescampus bulletin boards, a change machine, a copier machine, an automaticteller machine (ATM), two student meeting rooms, a TV/game room, and TheGrill. The Student Government Association, the Spotlight newspaper, andthe Reflections yearbook are also located on the lower level of the Center.The Sojourner Truth Concourse on the upper level of the Center houses theoffices of the Vice President for Student Affairs, the Associate Dean ofStudents, Student Financial Services and Student Activities.PUBLIC SAFETYParking Structure - Lee Street Entrance(404) 270-5328Spelman College strongly believes that maintaining a safe and securecommunity is essential to sustaining the quality of campus life that we havecome to enjoy. All members of the Spelman community are charged with theresponsibility of protecting themselves and protecting each other. TheDepartment of Public Safety is the core of our professional safety and securityteam and provides a comprehensive assortment of resource materials,educational programs, and special activities to keep the college communityabreast of issues related to crime prevention and safety awareness.3536
It is your responsibility to take an active role in campus safety and securityinitiatives.The Department of Public Safety oversees the safety of all persons andCollege property and enforces campus rules and regulations. Public Safety islocated in the West Parking Deck and is open 24 hours daily. Public Safetycan always be reached in an emergency by calling (404) 270-5328.Public Safety maintains 24-hour mobile patrols of the campus and adjacentstreets. Foot patrols circulate throughout the residence halls and other campusbuildings at night. These measures can only be effective if each andevery member of the College community shares the responsibility for campussafety and does her part to safeguard herself and her property. If you seeany unusual individuals or activities at any time on or near campus, pleasecontact Public Safety.Spelman College will not tolerate instances of sexual assault or other sexualoffenses. Students who experience a sexual assault, a rape, or any other sexualoffense, should bring the incident to the immediate attention of the College.The College will provide information on what procedure students shouldfollow in order to report sex offenses, what actions the College may takeunder the circumstances, and the availability of counseling programs bothon and off campus. The College will also, at the student's request, assist herin reporting the incident to local authorities.PROTECTING YOURSELFSome steps you can take to protect yourself and your property are:• Lock your room when sleeping and when you leave your room.• Residence halls are secured 24 hours. Never prop open any ofthe entrance or exit doors of a residence hall.• Travel in pairs or groups whenever possible.• If you are assaulted, yell "fire" and keep yelling. Attempt tobreak away from your assailant and run toward lights or people.• Make a list of serial numbers, brand names, models, anddescriptions of your valuable items.• Never leave your wallet, checkbook, or keys lying on top ofyour desk.• Keep valuables hidden.• Report lost room keys to your Resident Director.• Report any theft to the Department of Public Safety immediately.The Department of Public Safety works closely with the Atlanta PoliceDepartment and other local law enforcement agencies, and assists infollowing up on incidents that have been reported to these agencies. TheDepartment also conducts training in personal protection, fire safety, andother safety-related topics. For information regarding these programs, call orvisit the Department of Public Safety.Parking PoliciesAll students, faculty, staff and visitors are required to pay for parking on theSpelman campus. Parking fees and policies are published annually and areavailable in the Public Safety Office, and the Parking Management Officelocated in the parking deck.Parking regulations are strictly enforced and violators' vehicles are subject toimmediate removal from the campus at the owner's expense. Please obeycampus-parking rules at all times.Fire Safety PlanThe potential for fire is always present in an institutional environment. It isthe responsibility of all students, faculty, and staff to be aware of Spelman'sfire safety policies and procedures. Failure to comply with fire safetymeasures may endanger others. Disciplinary action will be taken by theCollege against those in violation of fire safety policies and procedures.Fire Alarms And Fire ExtinguishersA fire alarm is located on every floor of every building on campus. The firealarm may be activated manually by pulling an alarm switch. Learn thelocation of alarm switches in the facilities that you use. When activated, thealarm makes a loud sound (bell, horn, or siren). Whenever you hear theemergency alarm, assume there is a fire and exit the facility at once. Fireextinguishers are also located on each floor of all campus buildings. Pleasebecome familiar with the operation of the various types of fire extinguishersused at Spelman, especially those in your residence hall. Floor plans areposted on every floor of all facilities. Become familiar with several means ofexiting each of the campus facilities that you use.If you detect a fire in your vicinity, pull the nearest fire alarm and leave thebuilding. Once outside call the Department of Public Safety (404/270-5328)and report the exact location of the emergency.The Department encourages student involvement through its volunteerstudent "Protecting Our Spelman Sisters Everyday "(P.O.S.S.E.). Studentvolunteers assist in all aspects of departmental operations under the supervisionof full-time staff.3738
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