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It would be illusory to assume that all conflicts and
disputes which are likely to arise in the residential
system will be easily resolved by mutual understanding
and agreement. Initial responsibility for settling disputes
rests with the individuals involved, who are expected
to attempt to resolve problems whenever possible before
turning to the Residential Life Staff. The Area Coordinators
and the Resident Assistants, as College officials living
in the residences, will strive to protect the rights
of all residents by advising and assisting individuals.
When problems cannot or will not be settled in this
manner, the staff will enforce the regulations and policies
of the College and initiate disciplinary action as appropriate.
On those occasions when members of the staff find it
necessary to act in the role of College authority, residents
are obliged to follow their directives. If a resident
believes that a member of the staff is acting improperly,
the resident should:
1. Obey the instructions of the staff member.
2. Inform the staff member that the resident believes
the staff member is acting improperly.
3. Register a formal complaint with the Dean of Students
or his designee.
It is the goal of the Residential Life Office and the
staff to resolve problems at the lowest possible level
and to institute formal disciplinary action only when
necessary. Formal response must, of course, be governed
by the nature of the particular dispute or infraction.
Initial action for serious offenses will begin at a
higher level.
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