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Muscogee (Creek) Nation Vision
The Principal Chief George Tiger Administration vision of the Muscogee Nation in a 2-8 year time frame is:
"Nationhood and People-hood working and serving together"
The Muscogee Nation will be operating as a government servicing the political jurisdiction that is contained in the Constitution. It will adopt an annual budget exceeding two hundred million dollars experiencing a growth rate of ten percent per year. It will operate sound successful business units including gaming and non-gaming that will have annualized sales of $500,000,000 and be profitable. It will employ over 5,000 people mainly engaged in providing basic governmental services, in health care, gaming, and non-gaming businesses. The Muscogee Nation will provide high-quality services in all areas of health, housing, education and training, and community and human services to a large customer base throughout the political jurisdiction of the Muscogee Nation. The Muscogee Nation service system will be technologically advanced and offer many solutions to the social and economic needs of the Citizens. The Muscogee Nation will continue to experience growth in the population base and in overall operations. The Muscogee Nation will protect and preserve the environment and be accountable to the people. The Muscogee Nation will assert its sovereignty, preserve and promote its culture.
Mission Statement
The central purpose and role of the Muscogee Nation is defined as:
The Muscogee Nation operates as a self-determined visionary government, designing, developing, and managing an advanced service system for its Citizens and Communities, while maintaining the traditions, culture, and respect of the Muscogee people.
Core Values
Certain principles and moral standards must guide the conduct of tribal employees by preventing wrong and pursuing right through a timely and energetic execution of responsibilities. We, the members of the tribal workforce, recognizing the critical role of conscience, choosing the course of action and the moral responsibility of life, commit to:
1. Demonstrate the highest standards of personal integrity, truthfulness, honesty, and fortitude in all our public activities in order to inspire confidence and trust in tribal institutions.
2. Serve the tribal citizens and general public with respect, concern, courtesy, and responsiveness, recognizing that service to the public is beyond service to oneself.
3. Approach tribal administration and operational duties with a positive attitude and constructively support open communication, creativity, dedication and compassion.
4. Serve in such a manner that we do not attain any undue personal gain from the performance of our official duties.
5. Avoid any interest or activity which will conflict with the conduct of our official duties.
6. Respect and protect the privileged information from which we have access during the course of official duties.
7. Accept as a personal commitment the responsibility to stay current on emerging issues and to administer the tribe's business with professional competence, fairness, impartially, efficiency and effectiveness.
8. Eliminate all forms of illegal fraud and mismanagement of tribal funds, equipment and natural resources, supporting responsible efforts to correct the same.
9. Support our chartered communities, to be exemplary citizens, support humanitarian efforts, and charities, and carry our fair share of the tribal workload.
10. Encourage new and advanced high-tech technology, investigate and embrace new and creative ideas, be willing to study and explore new and unusual business calculated risk-taking concepts and ventures.
Commerce and Economic Development
Goals and Objectives
Strategic Goal – Expand the tribal economy by implementing a strategy dealing with the components of economic development practice including, organizational development, infrastructure development, business development, workforce development, and cash flow development.
To attain this goal, the following objectives must be met:
1. Organizational Development – Establish and fast-forward the Department of Commerce within the Cabinet structure of the executive office of the Principal Chief.
2. Economic Analysis – Perform Economic Analysis to identify market forces that are on the horizon for the Muscogee Nation and collect data on infrastructure capacity in the Muscogee Nation.
3. Business Structuring Strategies – Study and weigh different business structuring strategies and models for the Muscogee Nation, i.e., a holding company, limited liability companies, joint ventures, Federal Corporation (section 3 of the OIWA).
4. Regional Collaboration – Explore regional economies and opportunities and become part of the supply chain in the regional area.
5. Community Development Financial Institute – Apply for and administer a CDFI Grant to provide access to capital.
6. Small Business Development Center – Create a Small Business Development Center to provide training, technical assistance and financing for individual Muscogee entrepreneurs, provide business development services for the Chartered Communities in the Muscogee Nation, and provide business incubator services.
7. Commercial Park – Riverwalk – Other – Inventory commercial sites, identify gaps, create and implement development plan for maximum use and maximum return on investment.
8. Industrial Park – Inventory industrial sites, identify gaps, create and implement development plan for maximum use and maximum return investment.
9. Uniform Commercial Code – Expand and encourage the use of the Muscogee Nation Uniform Commercial Code.
10. Tourism & Recreation – Expand the activities of the Tourism & Recreation Program and become a national tourist attraction to help promote commerce in the Nation.
11. Cultural Center and Museum – Plan, design, construct and operate a Cultural Center and Museum for the Muscogee Nation.
12. Personal Income and Employment – Create over five-hundred (500) non-gaming rural based jobs within a five-year time frame by creating high wage-paying industries in the Muscogee Nation.
13. Workforce Development – Conduct labor market analysis, study community demographics and trends, analyze capacity and suitability of education system to meet needs of current and future workforce, promote partnerships to assist in matching trained workforce needed with jobs available and envisioned.
14. Cash Flow Development – Public Finance – Tribal Economic Development Bonds – Create plan for pursuing outside investments in current economic activity, including the issuance of Tribal Economic Development Bonds and the Cash Investment Fund Account.
15. TERO Program and Buy Creek Act – Plan and implement a tribal TERO Program leveraging the Nation's purchasing power, supporting Indian-owned businesses, and promoting job growth; and promote compliance with the Buy Creek Act.
16. Small Business 8(a) Contracting and other – Expand the Muscogee Nation Business Enterprise status as a Small Business 8(a) Contractor/Supplier; create a HUB and Trade Zone for a national and global reach.
17. Hotel Casino Development – Increase the Nation's Casino competitive status by designing and constructing a Hotel at the River Spirit Casino.
18. Compressed Natural Gas Technologies – Develop a Compressed Natural Gas Company converting all tribal owned vehicles and providing spin-off businesses in all areas of station construction, conversion shops, excavation suppliers, rescue trailers, home units, welding and machine shops.
19. Oil and Gas Production – Conduct oil and gas assessments and explore the opportunity of operating a tribal oil and gas exploration and production company.
20. Agricultural, Natural Resources, Forest, Fish and Wildlife – Assess potential for the development and commercialization of the tribes natural resources, forest, fish, and wildlife.
21. Business Incentives Package – Design and package a business incentive package to attract businesses to locate in the political boundaries of the Muscogee Nation.
22. Utilities and Water – Assess utility and water business development approaches.
23. Capital Improvement Projects – Update Capital Improvement Plan and secure financing to implement the plan based on a five-year schedule.
24. Host Team – Develop and train a "Host Team" to work with business and international prospects.
25. Consumer, Economic and Entrepreneurship Education – Provide consumer and economic education for tribal citizens; and entrepreneurship education for the youth.
26. Becoming PALS - Pooling, Allying, and Linking Across Organizations – Establish an ongoing working relationship with private and public agencies engaged in economic development. This would involve an interface with such groups as public utilities, OCAST, State System of Vocational-Technical Education, Oklahoma Department of Commerce, Chambers of Commerce, Small Business Administration, Universities, and other appropriate service providers.
"Planning strategically for tomorrow, focusing on today." -Sandra Peters
27. Women-Owned Businesses – Seek and promote the development of Women-Owned Businesses in the Muscogee Nation.
28. Home-Based Business – Promote the development of Home-Based Businesses in the Muscogee Nation.
29. Fountain Head and Okmulgee Golf Courses – Develop and implement a management and marketing program for these facilities.
30. Creek Council House Museum and Multipurpose Center – Develop and implement a management and marketing program for the Creek Council House Museum and the Multipurpose Center.
31. Taxes and Licenses – Continue the sale of license plates and generate new tax policy on oil and gas leases.
Land-Natural Resources-Cultural Preservation-Special Services
Goals and Objectives
Strategic Goal - Protect and promote the land and natural resources of the Muscogee Nation.
To attain this goal the following objectives must be met:
1. Air Quality - Research, develop and adopt air quality standards and initiate the instillation of monitoring stations by the tribe within its boundaries.
2. Water Resources - Continue to expand the current water sampling program, petition the state to be included in the planning of the Oklahoma Comprehensive Water Plan and petition the federal government to change the law and allow the tribe to develop its own water quality standards. Generate up-to-date records of water conditions on tribal property and on restricted property owned by tribal members. Generate a water resource plan that will provide standard quality water which can be maintained and improved with controls on "below standard" water, plus the use of surface dams and groundwater wells.
3. Mineral Resources - Find a balance between mineral extraction and the preservation of minerals and the land. Evaluate the effects that mineral extraction would have on other tribal resources and evaluate whether or not the mineral itself should be extracted or preserved. Develop policies and procedures (regulations and permitting) on how to utilize tribal mineral resources. Explore the use of renewable energies to prepare resources and minimize the effects caused by their extraction.
4. Forest Resources – Utilize the existing management plans to its full potential for preserving and utilizing timber and forest resources, including thinning, Silva culture, firewood management, commercial forestry and fire management.
5. Agriculture and Research Operations – Place an emphasis on using land for agricultural uses, convert suitable land for agricultural use to maximize the economic return from the property including horticulture, conservation, livestock (Beef), Livestock (Swine), Animal Health Protection and Crop Protection (Agri-Business).
6. Fish & Wildlife – Develop and implement policies and procedures to preserve and utilize wildlife land for the benefit of both the wildlife and the Muscogee Nation. Hire additional rangers to monitor tribal land and ensure that trespassing and dumping do not occur on land designated for wildlife. Adopt Harvesting (game and fish) regulations, provide for fish hatchery operations and wildlife preserve management and operation.
7. Cultural Sites and Preservation – Adopt policies and procedures for preserving cultural sites both in the boundaries of the Muscogee Nation and in the original homelands in the southeast, preserve medicinal herb protection and regulation.
"Out of the Indian approach to life there comes a great freedom intense and absorbing love for nature; a respect for life; enriching faith in a Supreme Power; and principles of truth honesty generosity, equity and brotherhood as a guide to mundane relations."
8. Land – Expand the land base, update inventory on real property (including generating a data base utilizing the Geo-spatial technology program), classify property, adopt a land use plan, and adopt zoning and subdivision regulations. Develop Master Site Plans on all real property that is under consideration for development or that is operating a site needing an updated master site plan. Develop and adopt land purchasing and land ownership control policies and procedures. Monitor land leases owned by the Muscogee Nation.
9. Capital Improvement Plan and Infrastructure Projects – Generate and adopt a Capital Improvement Plan, provide facility and infrastructure planning, architectural and engineering services, construction services and project management; implement recommendations per the Muscogee Nation Energy Efficiency and Conservation Strategy Study, provided December, 2011.
10. Realty Services – Update inventory of trust property and meet the trust responsibility of the Muscogee Nation, including probates, land records, appraisals, boundary surveys, and land acquisition. Also checking and updating wills, land transfers, lease services, lease income and records management.
11. Transportation – Develop a priority list for the federal roads program and implement construction of rural roads.
12. Transit Services – Continue to operate transit service program and evaluate success.
13. Tribal Driveways – Upgrade services of the tribal driveways program for residential property, churches, ceremonial grounds and cemeteries.
14. Sewer and Solid Waste Management Program – Conduct a needs assessment of sewer and solid waste management and generate a program of action for service delivery.
15. Comprehensive Planning Commission and Program – Design and establish a comprehensive planning program directed by a Comprehensive Planning Commission.
Community and Human Services
Goals and Objectives
Strategic Goal - Provide quality customer service, better stewards of our resources, and develop new service programs.
To obtain this goal, the following objectives must be met:
1. Staff Development – Conduct, bi-weekly staff meetings to share resource information, coordinate in-service with both MCN programs and outside resources, provide opportunities for staff training in program areas, and create "The Mvskoke Way" customer service model.
2. Improve Accessibility for Citizens - Find adequate office space, emphasize process improvement, offer wrap around services, and create program databases that interact with other key program areas.
3. Citizen Information About Services - Offer citizens the opportunity to have input into program marketing, partner with Chartered Communities to offer service programs, utilize Mvskoke Media to create materials specific to MCN, and establish a brand within the Division of Community & Human Services.
4. Promote cost effectiveness - Emphasize quality through standardization, collaborate with various programs, share resources, and control costs.
5. Decreases the number of repeat clients - Provide free training on budgeting finances and credit counseling, follow up and complete an assessment with our clientele months after assistance and provide referrals if needed, increase the integrity of programs which will result in positive feedback and audits, and conduct in-service trainings with other MCN programs, state, federal, local agencies, and other tribes.
6. Increase lobbying efforts - Staff will be allowed to participate in campaigns to increase federal funding or prevent cuts, Chartered Communities will be used to offer voter education, resources will be shared on program areas whose funding may be at jeopardy, and opportunities will be created to advocate needs with funding sources.
7. Develop New Service Programs – Conduct needs assessment and citizen surveys, host community forums, and provide a citizen hot line.
8. Identify undeserved or not served populations - Research trends, review current programs, and conduct in-home interviews with citizens.
9. Development Program - Set Mission, Goals, and Objectives, seek funding through grants, National Council and fundraising, plus hire and train staff.
Health CareGoals and Objectives
Strategic Goal - Improve positive patient outcomes; maximize resources and productivity to ensure effective health information management. To obtain this goal, the following objectives must be met:
1. Improve Staff Satisfaction – Develop and communicate organizational infrastructure, develop and implement employee orientation programs, analyze and update as needed employee compensation package and monitor staffing concerns.
2. Emphasize extraordinary customer service - Monitor and trend patient concerns, incorporate annual customer service orientation training and conduct periodic focus groups and discussion forums.
3. Improve accessibility for patients - Redesign patient flow process, emphasize process improvement, decrease wait times, increase access points, centralize healthcare service delivery, expand current programs, and utilize mobile health units.
4. Emphasize primary care model - Assess various models, ensure data integrity, assess the health of patients, measuring types of visits, purpose of visit, diagnosis, and burden of disease, and implement pilot sites.
5. Demonstrate high quality of care - Develop accreditation teams at each site, collaborate to develop plan of action from mock survey, pursue AAAHC application and survey, monitor and assess.
6. Pursue academic, tribal, community, state and national partnerships – Establish partnerships with area Indian health entities, establish franchise operations with a private entity, foster partnerships with tribal programs to meet the needs of our Muscogee patients, and establish partnerships with area academic institutions.
7. Expand and develop prevention and health promotion programs - Develop health promotion/disease prevention program to assist with education and awareness, integrate healthcare and publicly available community-level data to understand local context, conduct needs assessment, coordinate efforts of current programs, develop injury prevention program and expand epidemiology program.
8. Promote sustainability of organization – Emphasize quality of healthcare through standardization, develop organizational infrastructure, promote workforce development, development of disaster planning, maximize revenue, and control costs.
9. Facility Development- Build new hospitals in Okemah, new clinic facility in Eufaula, build centralized health campus in Okmulgee, replace behavioral health facility in Sapulpa, and expand Sapulpa Clinic.
10. Effective health information - Implement Health Information Exchanges, enhance IT capability on state-of-the-art information systems, implement hospital electronic health record, demonstrate quality with EHR, achieve health IT initiatives, and Implement telemedicine technologies.


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Jacobs to read from 'Time Fries!' Dec. 21 at Proud Bookstore
Popular author and columnist for Delaware Beach Life and Letters from CAMP Rehoboth Fay Jacobs will read some of the funniest chapters from her new book, "Time Fries! - Aging Gracelessly in Rehoboth Beach" from 1 to 3 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 21, at Proud Books on Baltimore Avenue, just across from Arena's Deli in the Village by the Sea Mall.
Jacobs has been doing readings from Provincetown, Mass., to New Orleans, La., and this Saturday will be the only local opportunity until spring to hear the author read from her hilarious new book.
This time, award-winning humorist Jacobs takes on the fight not to act her age, not to go quietly into Medicare, and not to miss any adventures along the way.
"It's like she's doing stand-up comedy," says writer Carsen Taite, who attended a Jacobs reading in New Orleans. "She's hilarious."
"We usually save Fay for last at our group readings, since her writing and delivery guarantee that the audience leaves laughing!" says Paul Willis, executive director for the Saints and Sinners Literary Festival in New Orleans.
In addition to her four award-winning books, Jacobs has also contributed to The Washington Post, The Baltimore Sun, Delaware Today and Wilmington News Journal. A member of the Rehoboth Beach Writers' Guild, Jacobs also teaches memoir and humor classes for the group.
"Time Fries!" has a retail price of $17. The new book and Jacobs' earlier books are available locally at Browseabout Books, Proud Bookstore, and online at Amazon.com among others. They are also available at www.aandmbooks.com. The ebook is currently available for Kindle, with Nook and iBook following shortly.
Dec. 21 at Proud Books will be the last time the author will be signing books locally for this holiday season.

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Revenge Season 3 Finale Spoilers: 10 Things We Learn From the Promo (VIDEO)
The Revenge Season 3 finale is coming up this week, and after Emily's (Emily VanCamp) shocking takedown of Conrad (Henry Czerny), we can't wait to see her try to bring Victoria (Madeleine Stowe) to her knees, too.
What can we expect from this epic showdown? Here's what the promo for the episode reveals:
1. A confrontation in a graveyard. At :02 we see Victoria talking to Emily while Em digs up… a grave. "From the second I laid eyes on you, I knew something was wrong. Now this is where it all ends," Victoria says. Yeah, OK. We can't wait to see what that is all about. You can see more of that scene in the sneak peek photos.
2. Emily checks out the David Clarke cabin. At :07 there's a glimpse of Emily looking around the cabin where the weird stalker has all of the David Clarke research. At :09, we see her in a fight at the cabin. Get more of that scene in this sneak peek.
3. A shadowy figure and a truck. We're not sure what's going on at :08, but it looks like the kind of situation where someone might get hurt.
4. Shock at the Stowaway. What does Em see at the Stowaway that has her so shocked at :09? It looks like everyone in the bar is equally agast, so it must be something big. An explosion?
5. Another fight at :10. We see more fighting at :10, and based on the setting we're pretty sure it's not the same fight as in the cabin.
6. Breaking into a van. Is that Charlotte we spot breaking into a van at :10?
7. Emily and Aiden. We're worried Aiden might be the one to die, but even if he does, at least he'll have a romantic moment with Emily first, as we see at :12.
8. Blood! At :12 we see someone pulling a knife from a bloody...body? Is that a body? It's hard to tell exactly what's going on.
9. Trial? At :13 we see Conrad in a prison outfit being marched in front of a big crowd. Is he already going to trial? Is his jail location being moved?
10. Victoria's accusations. "You've been running around under a false identity," Victoria says in voiceover. "You won't get away with this!" At the end, it even sounds like she says "You are Amanda Clarke," though we'll note that the difference in sound quality between "you are" and "Amanda Clarke" makes us suspect that "sentence" is actually spliced together between two different things she says. We'll have to wait and see...
Check it out for yourself here.
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From the Austin paper. Has a lot of good photos of our players.
"Texas vs. Iowa State, 10.23.10" Austin Texas Photo Gallery | Statesman.com
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True and valiant like the bells of I-O-WA STATE!
And thank you Stumpy for this:
Lenz's catch was phenominal!
Also, I love the way A-Rob reacts to scoring a TD. Love the pictures!
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Paging Dr. Schadenfreude...
How I <3 thee.
The caption for this one is great:
Texas special team players corral Iowa State's Josh Lenz as he returns this kickoff late in the fourth quarter after Texas pulled to within one touchdown. Lenz also beat the Horns all day receiving.
How Lenz pulled that catch in still blows my mind. If all I saw was that picture I'd say "no way..."
That first picture is my favorite since Nebraska
Those photos are priceless. Thanks for posting them.
Endzone INT:
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Gilbert postgame:
Ha ha great pictures!
Sorry but you have to give props to this Texas kid. That's some ups.
Lattimer deserves some time here too:
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Marshall University is piloting a
Leadership Academy to expose the
day-to-day management of higher
education, particularly
roles and responsibilities, to a group
of 25 faculty. Sponsored by
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will focus on 15 topics, including
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Understanding that Marshall is
undergoing a demographic shift as
senior faculty and administrators
begin to retire, it was necessary
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faculty to see how the administration
operates. By offering a quick tour of
the menu of university personnel and
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The series kicked off on March 1,
2012, with the session "What
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Dr. Cheryl Brown, Associate Professor
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This is a great chance to meet with
and talk to people who are doing much
of the nuts and bolts
of administrative
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to the individual sessions, the group
is reading the book "
Reframing Organizations: Artistry,
Choice and Leadership,"
recommended by President Kopp, to
gain an understanding of how to steer
Marshall into the
university's next phase.
The long-term goal is to refine
and repeat the Academy annually,
to allow faculty members, who are nominated by their deans
and/or other administrators, to get an inside look at how the
university functions overall.
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The Greatest Places
They are the greatest places in the world... and some of the most difficult to reach. From icy Greenland to the hot, high dunes of Africa's Namib Desert, from the raging Iguazu Falls in South America... View more >
Starring Avery Brooks
Narrated by Avery Brooks (Spenser: For Hire, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine)
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Booooo, I hated this movie! We had to see it on a Social Studies field trip and it ws so boring, I don't think anyone in my whole section was watching it. Who cares about Mongolian sheep or how that island was formed. I give it two big thumbs down!
I saw this movie today at the IMAX Theatre and would definitely recommend it to anyone interested in travel, geography or other cultures. I have been to many places in the world but not to any of those in WGP. I always enjoy travelling even if it is only vicariously. This movie gave one a very good feeling of actually being there. As an amateur photographer I especially enjoyed the photography. I looked to see how some of the shots were set up and at what time of day and with what lighting. Some of them were really awesome. My husband was with me and he said that at the end of the movie he had a headache because of the frequent change in shots. He said none stayed on for more than 4 or 5 seconds and it was difficult to try to keep up I get motion sickness VERY bad so I took my standard medication an hour before and was able to stay for the whole movie and even have dinner afterwards. The first time I went to the IMAX I didn't even think about getting sick but after theintro with the Milwaukee scenes I had to close my eyes for the entire movie that followed. I tried to peek a few times but it made me feel sicker, so I stopped. I stayed because I was with my girl friend and she really wanted to see the movie. So, I certainly give this movie 2 thumbs up.
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Dear Residential Students:
The Office of Housing and Residence Life would like to welcome you to campus and your new home. We are pleased to have you as part of our community and excited to have the opportunity to work with you.
On-campus student housing is an integral part of the overall college experience. It is our hope that this will be a productive and exciting year for you. Our goal is to provide you with a comfortable living environment that is conducive to both living and learning. With collaborative cooperation and support, we will be successful in accomplishing this goal. We encourage you to utilize residence life and housing services should they become necessary. Other resources available to you include, but are not limited to, Advising Center, Counseling and Psychological Services, Student Health Services, and Campus Police.
Live-in staff members are available to assist you 24 hours a day, seven days a week. If you need anything, please feel free to call on your Resident Advisor, Community Director, or the staff in the main office. A staff listing staff is located on our web site.
We hope that you enjoy your stay with us and we wish you the very best in your educational endeavors. If there is anything we can do for you as a resident of UNC Pembroke, please let us know.
Housing and Residence
Life Staff
The Office of Housing and Residence Life is a department within the division of Student Affairs. Mr. Preston Swiney directs the department, Ms. Cynthia Redfearn serves as the Associate Director for Residence Life, and Mr. Nelson Locklear, Building and Environmental Manger, supervises the housingkeeping and maintenances staff. Ms. Carol Hunt, Administrative Support Specialist, coordinates on-campus housing and Ms. Wanda Campbell, serves as the Administrative Support Associate. The main office is located on in Belk Hall, Suite 119, and the telephone number is 910-775-4253. Inquires relative to housing assignments should contact 521-6228.
Community Director
The University Community Director is a full time live-in professional staff person who supervises the Resident Advisors. The University Community Director is available to assist individual residents with developing their personal, academic, and social skills through educational and social programming, role modeling, providing resources and referral information, and developing community living based on consideration for others and the regulations and policies set by the University of North Carolina at Pembroke. The University Community Director is also responsible for upkeep of the facility and works closely with the Director, Associate Directors, and the Housing Coordinator.
Community Director
Due to the size and location of some residential facilities, a Resident Director (RD) assists the University Community Director with the management of the facilities. A RD is a full-time undergraduate student who has been selected because of his/her personal qualities and skills. The RD acts as the indirect supervisor for the Resident Advisors. The RD is responsible for sharing a duty schedule with the University Community Director, distributing and/or submitting administrative documents, counseling and supporting UNCP students, coordinating living and learning programs, checking in and checking out residents, and reporting suspicious activities to the University Community Director.
A Community Director is available in the Courtyard Apartments.
Resident Advisors
The Resident Advisors are full-time undergraduate students who have been selected because of their personal qualities and skills. Resident Advisors have been trained in such skills as crisis intervention, paraprofessional counseling, and conflict mediation. Resident Advisors are resource people who can assist you with where to go for information and with any questions or problems that might arise. The housing staff is dedicated to making the buildings "community" oriented. The staff is available to answer your questions, assist with hall programming, and to assist you in arranging check-ins, check-outs, etc.
The University's alcohol policy permits students of legal age to possess or consume alcohol only within the confines of their residence hall room. There are many reasons an individual may choose to reside in an alcohol-free environment. These reasons range from personal lifestyle preferences, cultural or religious beliefs, and/or desires related to recovery from personal or family abuse problems. One roommate's reason for choosing an alcohol-free environment may be very similar or very different from the others'. Assignments in alcohol-free environments are available on a first-come, first-served basis at the following locations: North Hall 3rd. 4th, and 5th floors; Belk Hall 3rd and 5th floors; Pine Hall, first floor. Residents are required to sign a pledge to refrain from possession and use of alcohol on the alcohol-free floor.
Smoke Free Environment
The University of North Carolina at Pembroke (UNCP) is dedicated to maintaining a healthy work and learning environment. UNCP values the individual rights as well as the well-being of all its faculty, staff, and students. On occasion a conflict arises between personal rights and community interests, because smoking is such an issue of contention.
North Carolina law allows universities to regulate smoking at properties owned or leased by a state university. The majority of buildings on UNCP's campus have been smoke free for several years. This policy will now expand to include State owned vehicles, all State owned buildings and their 100 foot perimeter as part of the non-smoking policy.
Smoking receptacles are being removed from building entrances and will be relocated wherever possible outside of the 100 foot perimeter.
This policy applies to all University visitors, students and employees, including faculty, EPA non-faculty, staff and student employees. It is the responsibility of every member of the University community to conduct oneself in compliance with this policy.
Residents will obtain the room key from their assigned residential community. Residents who arrive after office hours should obtain their key from their Community Director between the hours of 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. After 9:00pm, keys are returned to the main office and will not be available until fhe following morning.
During the check-in process, a Resident Advisor will greet you and have you sign a Room Inventory Form (RIF). This form notes the condition of the room, common areas and its contents. It is important that you read the Room Inventory Form carefully. If you notice any discrepancies in your room or common areas that are not listed on the form, contact a staff member immediately so it can be noted. Failure to review these forms thoroughly could result in being charged for damages that may have previously existed.
Your living area will be checked only after you have completed all cleaning and removal of all personal belongings. Contact your Resident Advisor to arrange an appointment for checking out of your room. It is important to remember that most checkouts occur during exam times. Since the Resident Advisors are also full-time students, it is imperative that checkout times be scheduled in advance. Just showing up at their rooms and wanting to be checked-out can and will cause unnecessary stress and inconvenience to both parties.
Please Note: Students not returning to on-campus housing will receive a refund of the housing deposit that was submitted with the housing agreement. The refund generally takes 4-6 weeks for Student Accounts to process. It is not guaranteed that you will receive a full refund, and you will only receive a full refund if the following conditions apply:
Please DO NOT attempt any repairs to your room. It is easier and less expensive for you if our professional staff addresses all repairs.
You and your roommate are responsible for the condition of your room, regardless of who has done what. When it comes time to check-out, both parties have to take responsibility for the condition of the room. Consequently, if no one is willing to take responsibility for any trash left behind or damages done to the room, both parties will be billed equally. The following is a step-by-step list of the procedures you need to follow in cleaning and vacating your room. If you adhere to the following cleaning guidelines, it will save you both time and money.
All beds should be assembled. However, it is not necessary to un-bunk or re-bunk the beds. Desk chairs should be placed on top of the desks. Also, wipe inside of the desk and dresser drawers and remove any drawer paper. No permanent mounted fixture (e.g. towel bars, mirrors, etc.) should be removed.
Sweep and mop the floor. If conditions exist that were caused from situations beyond normal wear and tear, both residents will be billed equally for any needed cleaning/repairs.
Closets and Doors
Remove all articles, including hangers. Sweep the inside of each closet. Wipe shelves with a damp cloth. All closet doors should be wiped clean with a damp cloth as well. Remove all decals, paintings, etc. from ALL doors, walls and windows.
All window screens should be in their proper place. Any damaged or missing screens should be reported to the University Community Director. Wipe all window ledges with a damp cloth.
Bathrooms (Cypress Hall, Oak Hall, Pine Hall, Village and Courtyard Apartments)
Remove all personal items including the shower curtain. Thoroughly clean the shower walls, toilet, medicine cabinet, along with the sink and faucets. In addition, the floor should be mopped. Please report any loose tiles and/or towel bars and any re-caulking needs.
Village and Courtyard Apartments Residents (Additional Information)
The kitchen and living room areas are shared by all the residents living in the apartment and regardless of who has done what, when it comes time to check out, someone/everyone has to take responsibility for the condition of the common areas. If no one is willing to take responsibility for any trash left behind or damages done to the common areas, all residents of the apartment will be billed equally. If needed, residents are expected to clean the carpet throughout the apartment. The following is a step-by-step list of the procedures you need to follow in cleaning and vacating your apartment. If you adhere to the following cleaning guidelines, it will save you money.
Refrigerator – Remove all items and clean all inside walls and compartments with a damp cloth. Also clean the top and outside of the refrigerator. Clean the freezer and ice tray. Be sure to shut off the ice maker by lifting the handle until it clicks.
Electric Range – The ovens are self-cleaning. If you are uncertain as to how to use this feature, contact a staff member at the apartments.
Dishwasher – Remove all personal items from the dishwasher and sweep out any/all food debris. Leave the door open to allow for drying to prevent mold.
General Cleaning – Make sure to clean the counter tops along with the cabinets inside and out. The fan filter and oven hood should be cleaned. Sweep and mop the kitchen floor.
Garbage Disposal – Make sure there is no food left in the disposal. Fill the sink with water and run the disposal. This will remove any debris in the sink and in the pipes.
Once housing records are complete and all students who wish to live on campus have been assigned, an opportunity is available for students to change rooms and/or roommates.
There are opportunities during the academic year (Fall Semester/Spring Semester) where students may request to change rooms and/or roommates. No resident shall be granted permission to change his/her room assignment without authorization from the Assignment Coordinator in the Housing Office and coordination with the University Community Director. A student obtains a Room Change Request Form from the main housing office. Students who do not return the room key within 24 hours from the room they are vacate will be required to pay the lock replacement fee. There is a grace period at the beginning of the semester before a room change will be made. This is to allow time for roommates to make a good faith effort to resolve differences and for the university to assess housing needs.
The room change period established for fall semester begins Wednesday, August 27th, and concludes Thursday, August 28th. The period established for spring semester begins Wednesday, January 21 and concludes Thursday, January 22.
Students desiring to change rooms/roommates after the room change period has ended must meet with their respective University Community Director and participate in a mediation process. Any student who changes rooms without prior approval will be imposed a $25 fee.
Approved requests at the conclusion of the fall semester must be completed prior to student leaving campus for the semester break.
The University reserves the right to consolidate rooms to ensure full capacity when vacancies occur and may move students to another room when such consolidation becomes necessary. Requests to honor specific roommate, room, or hall assignments are not guaranteed. Residents whose roommate did not enroll for the semester must adhere to the consolidation policy.
To assist students with understanding the department's consolidation policy, the Office of Housing and Residence Life has established the following procedure:
1) For many students, having a roommate enhances their residential experience. If you need assistance in identifying a compatible roommate, please contact your Community Director.
2) Students who do not obtain a roommate may accept the room as a single and agree to pay the single room fee. The student should understand that the single room is for the current semester and is not guaranteed for the next semester. A form to obtain the room as a single may be obtained from your Community Director.
3) Students who do not chose the single room option should understand the university reserves the right to consolidate rooms to full capacity. A student who chooses this option may have to move to another room and/or must keep the room in "move-in ready" condition so a new roommate can be assigned. Students that chose this option may not change the agreement later during the semester.
All room changes must be completed within three (3) calendar days after notification to consolidate.
Periodically throughout the academic year, the staff will conduct health and maintenance inspections of the residents' rooms. The review is to be coordinated by the University Community Directors and Resident Advisors. The University Community Director will announce, by posting signs, the day(s) and time period in which the inspection will be conducted. Due to the varying times to conduct an inspection in the rooms, a specific time for each room cannot be established.
Health and maintenance inspections are not intended to be a violation of privacy. The following procedure has been established:
The staff member will knock on each door and announce their name, position and intent.
If the student(s) are present, the staff will conduct the inspection.
If the student(s) do not respond:
During the inspection, the staff will conduct a visual inspection for:
Electric frying pan,
Open coiled appliances,
Gas and electric grills,
Charcoal grills,
Oil lamps,
Electric or kerosene heaters,
Deep fat cookers, and cooking with grease are prohibited in the residence hall rooms,
Unauthorized pets,
Fabric and/or paper touching ceiling lights or any lights
Overloaded circuits and the condition of extension cords
Items that block egress form the room
Damage to and/or misuse of University property
Permitted items include:
Hot pots,
Crock pots,
Hot plates,
Coffee makers,
Tea makers,
Air popcorn poppers.
Items such as, irons, hair dryers, curling irons, hair straighteners, electric curlers should not be left unattended when in use. Microwaves in student rooms (excluding Belk Hall and North Hall) and in common areas must be attended to and monitored when in use. In the apartments, use of cooking appliances is permitted in the kitchen area, but must be attended to and monitored when in use.
Staff members are not to uncover anything without the permission of the resident unless:
The staff will not judge the room for decorative purposes, but for health, maintenance, and sanitary concerns as identified in this Housing Handbook and the UNCP Student Handbook. A room that does not meet the acceptable health, maintenance, and sanitary standards will be re-inspected within 48 hours. Students who do not comply or who have damage to their area will be documented on an Incident Documentation Form.
During periods of inclement weather, there may be certain periods of time that it is necessary for the University to be closed or class schedules altered. On the day(s) when the University is closed or schedule revised, that decision will be made, if practicable, by 5:30am. Such a decision will be communicated to local radio and television by that time. For the latest information, please utilize the Emergency Notification Hotline at 910-521-6888 or visit the website at www.uncpalert.com.
The announcement will be communicated to radio and television in the vicinity. No such report means that classes are to be held as scheduled. Announcements may take one of three forms, 1) classes are suspended, but offices will remain open, 2) classes are suspended and all University offices are closed, 3) class schedule has been altered.
The Director of University Relations or designee will make the notification to the stations. The Campus Police will also be notified and they will notify the Community Directors. The Community Direcors will then notify the Resident Advisors and the residential students.
Hurricane Evacuation
Know the Terms:
Watch: Means the conditions are favorable
Warning: Means a hurricane has been sighted
In case of a hurricane, Campus Police will contact the personnel in all buildings. Campus Police will be supplied with voice amplifier and flashlight. Specific areas for residential students have been designated when the severe weather warning has been given.
If weather is severe enough to warrant the evacuation of residents from the rooms, the following locations have been established:
Belk Hall Congregate along ground level corridor of the BA building,
staying clear of glass entrance doors
Cypress Hall Congregate along ground level corridor of the Sampson Building
North Hall Congregate at ground level of Locklear HallOak Hall Move from rooms to ground level hallways, staying clear of
glass hallway windows
Pine Hall Move from rooms to ground floor hallways, staying clear of
glass hallway windows
Village Apartments Congregate along ground level corridor of the Dial Building
Persons are instructed to crouch, facing interior walls, with their hands behind their heads, and their heads between their knees. They are to remain in this position until the all-clear signal is heard. The University Police are to notify persons when danger is over.
For on-campus student housing, students should close windows and doors and follow the procedures for the following locations:
Belk Hall Congregate along second and third floor hallways, bathrooms
and stairwells
Cypress Hall Move from rooms to ground level and second floor hallway
and stairwells staying clear of glass hallway windows and
North Hall Congregate along second and third floor hallways, bathrooms
and stairwells
Oak Hall Move from rooms to ground level and second floor hallways
and stairwells staying clear of glass hallway windows and
Pine Hall Move from rooms to ground level and second floor hallways
and stairwells staying clear of glass hallway windows and
Village Apartment Move to a ground level unit and congregate in the living
room area staying clear of glass windows. Do not congregate
in the stairwells.
Wellons Hall Move from rooms to suite hallways
Persons are instructed to crouch, facing interior walls, with their hands behind their heads and their heads between their knees. They are to remain in this position until the all-clear signal is heard. The Campus Police are to notify persons when danger is over.
Each year many college students across the nation are victimized by crime. The most effective protection is COMMON-SENSE! You can reduce the risk of crime significantly by keeping room and car doors locked, by recording serial numbers of valuables, and by not walking alone at night. You should also ask Campus Police about engraving drivers' license numbers on valuables. This greatly increases the chance of recovering property, should it be stolen. If you see a crime in progress, or other suspicious activity, call Campus Police at 521-6235. Student contacting Campus Police from the telephone in their room should dial 9-521-6235. UNCP Police patrols the residence hall areas regularly. Any emergency should be reported to Campus Police in addition to the Resident Advisor and Community Director.
Ten tips for your protection
|1. Always lock your doors and windows.2. Report all suspicious activity or persons to your hall staff or Campus Police
3. Don't leave valuables in plain sight.
4. Record serial numbers of all electronics
5. Ask your hall staff or Campus Police for assistance in engraving your valuables
6. Use the buddy system after dark. If you need an escort, contact Campus Police
7. Always tell someone of your plans or whereabouts
8. NEVER prop open doors for others.
9. Remember, your RA or Campus Police can help with security questions or situations
10. Call Campus Police if you need assistance.
Campus Escort Service
The Campus Police provide an escort service aimed at pedestrian safety on campus. The hours of operation are primarily from dusk until midnight, but escorts are available upon request from midnight until dawn. To obtain an escort, a student should dial 521-6235.
Building Security/Access
Belk Hall, Cypress Hall, North Hall, Oak Hall, and Pine Hall, residents must use their student ID card. The ID card should not be given to non-residents at any time. Non-residents found in possession of and using a residents ID card risk being restricted from the building, while the resident risks the loss of visitation privileges. Residents are required to sign-in their guests at the front desk. Failure to "sign-in" or "sign-out" guests can and will result in suspension of visitation privileges. Repeated violations of this policy will lead to termination of the housing agreement.
Village Apartment and Courtyard Apartment residents are issued entrance keys that will also lock and unlock the door to their bedroom. Bedroom keys within the unit will not work to the other bedrooms. At the Village Apartments, a numeric access code must be used to enter the Community Building. The access code will be changed periodically for security purposes. The new code can be obtained from the live-in staff.
The Office of Housing and Residence Life works to keep things running smoothly. The maintenance/physical operation of residence halls and apartments is the responsibility of this office. Daily housekeeping service is provided for all public or common areas, including, but not limited to, stairways, sidewalks, elevators, computer labs, and laundry rooms. Refurbishing and renovation projects are also scheduled and supervised by the Office of Housing and Residence Life. All non-emergency repairs should be submitted:
or reported to a Housing and Residence Life staff member.
For emergency repairs, contact a staff member immediately. If you are unable to contact a staff member, contact the Housing Office between the hours of 8:00 am-5:00 pm Monday through Friday at 910-521-6228 or 910-775-4253. After 1a.m., the staff will notify Campus Police at 521-6235.
Please remember that the maintenance staff is authorized to enter all residence hall and apartment units to make repairs no earlier than 10:00a.m. This authorization also applies to non-requested repairs and preventative maintenance.
Residents are responsible for the proper care of their rooms. Residents will be charged for any damage to their room beyond reasonable use and wear. Do not attempt to adjust, alter, or tamper with any mechanical/electrical equipment, or existing electrical/television cable wiring.
Residents having overnight guests should have the advance permission of roommates and are required to inform the Community Director or Community Director on call. Guests must be of the same sex; opposite sex overnight visitation is not allowed. Guests visiting on campus may stay up to two nights. Guests approved to stay longer than forty-eight hours must pay the overnight guest rate. Payment is made at the Housing Office, located on the 1st floor in Bell Hall. Any overnight guest who has not properly made payment and/or notified their Community Director will not be allowed to remain on campus.
The university visitation policy allows for three guests per resident. The policy must be observed for safety reasons in the event of a necessary evacuation. Should you have questions regarding this issue, do not hesitate to contact a staff member or the Office of Housing and Residence Life.
1. Notify the Campus Police Department (521-6235).
2. Campus Police will notify the Pembroke Fire Department.
3. If you should discover a small fire (e.g. waste can) and have no doubts as to your ability to extinguish it with a nearby fire extinguisher, sound the fire alarm, follow procedure (see #1 & #2 above) and try to extinguish it. Then evacuate the building immediately.
4. Evacuate the building! Get yourself out and warn others as time permits! Residents are to be a minimum of 150 feet from the building.
Follow the evacuation procedures and go to the designated areas established for each housing facility:
Belk Hall
Cypress Hall
Courtyard Apartments
North Hall
Oak Hall
Pine Hall
Village Apartments
5. Await arrival of the Campus Police and the Pembroke Fire Department, outside, away from the building. Go to the safe designated location. Communicate the nature, extent, and location(s) of the emergency, if known, to arriving emergency personnel.
6. The Pembroke Fire Department will inspect the premises.
7. Await the "all clear" signal from emergency officials prior to re-entry.
8. Be sure to inform the University Community Director and Resident Advisor if any fire extinguisher equipment was used or fire detection equipment was damaged as a result of the emergency situation, even if a staff member was present at the time of the emergency. This will assist with equipment replacement.
9. Contact the University Community Director, Resident Advisor, or the Housing Office if you have questions relative to a fire or other emergency situation that may exist in your area.
It is very important that you stand away from the buildings and parking lot entrances so that emergency vehicles will have clear passage.
1. Microwaves are not permitted in the student rooms of Belk Hall and North Hall. For these buildings, each floor is provided with one microwave in the study lounge. In addition, a microwave is located in the first floor TV lounge.
2. Electric frying pans, open coiled appliances, gas or electric grills, charcoal grills, oil lamps, electric or kerosene heaters, deep fry cookers, and cooking with hot grease are prohibited in the residence hall rooms. Permitted items include hot pots, crock pots, hot plates, coffee makers, tea makers, and/or air popcorn poppers. In the apartments, use of cooking appliances is permitted in the kitchen area, but must be attended to and monitored when in use.
3. Items such as irons, hair dryers, curling irons, hair straighteners, electric curlers should not be left unattended when in use. Microwaves in student rooms and in common areas must be attended to and monitored when in use. In the Village Apartments, cooking and use of related electrical appliances will be restricted to the kitchen area only.
4. Use UL approved electric strips with 6 outlets, rated 15 amps and attached circuit breaker (with rubber strips) if necessary. Keep approved electric strips away from water and primary travel areas. Never run cords under carpet or rugs or through doorways. Damage can occur to the cords creating a fire hazard.
5. The number and type of electrical appliances used directly impacts the safety and convenience of all residents. As appliance usage increases, power outages may result. Avoid use of multiple outlet type adapters or "octopus" attachments on existing wall outlets. Use good judgment when using electrical appliances in the bathroom and other areas where water is present. Avoid the likelihood of electrical overloads and the risk of electric shock in these locations.
6. Open flames are prohibited such as candles and incense. Candles may be present as long as the wick has not been burnt.
7. Storage of combustible materials is prohibited.
8. Halogen lamps are prohibited.
The University reserves the right (a) to enter any room/apartment for the purpose of inspection, maintenance, or repairs; (b) to enter any room/apartment without notice to, or permission of, the resident thereof for the purpose of (1) inspecting for illegal drugs or narcotics and (2) inspecting for firearms, explosives, weapons, or any substances, materials or goods that may constitute a danger to persons in the residence halls or where their possession is a breach of the Housing Agreement, of the standards and regulations of the University, or the laws of North Carolina; (c) to enter any room/apartment when there is reason to believe that the occupants are in serious physical or psychological danger or distress. Such entry and inspection, however, should be made only when the University has reasonable cause to believe that such items or circumstances exist.
The University does not assume any obligation or liability for loss or damage to items of personal property, which may occur in its buildings or, on its grounds, prior to, during or subsequent to the terms of the Housing Agreement. This includes, but is not limited to, damage, loss, water damage, fire, theft, flooding, etc. No interruption of utility services, heating, and cooling shall be deemed as an eviction or disturbance of students' use of facilities or render the University liable for damages unless the university willfully refuses to supply said services without cause or excuse. The student is strongly encouraged to carry insurance for protection against such losses and claims.
Each resident will be issued only one room key. If the resident loses the key, promptly notify your University Community Director or Resident Advisor. For security reasons, lost keys require replacement of the lock and key. A maintenance request form will be submitted to the Housing Office. The cost for a lost key ($30) must be paid prior to the completion of the work request.
The following policy and procedure has been established to address students that become locked out of their room:
If you are locked out of your room, contact the University Community Director (lockouts occurring between 5:00pm-1:00am, weekends, or special circumstances will be handled by the University Community Director). The staff member will unlock your door (key-in) for you.
You are encouraged to carry your key and ID with you at all times. Also, please remember to always secure your room door as well as your suite/apartment door.
Living in on-campus student housing and with others is exciting, and can be challenging as well. As a resident, you have the freedom to be "yourself" and to explore the richness that a collegiate experience has to offer. You will make choices about what you do, who you associate with, and how you will contribute as a member of your new community.
UNCP has developed community standards that provide a framework to help residents succeed in a community living environment. Learning how to live in and contribute positively to a community takes personal effort and time. Our housing and residence life staff is here to assist in your adjustments to campus life.
As a member of the community, you agree to abide by and support its standards. The staff will work with residents to affirm a positive living and learning experience and will enforce these standards when necessary. A student whose actions are disruptive, abusive or compromises the safety and security of residents will be held accountable for their behavior. Repeated or serious violations of the Code of Conduct could result in the termination of the student's housing agreement. Living in on-campus student housing affords you many opportunities and UNCP hopes you will take advantage of them.
In addition to providing useful programming opportunities, the staff is responsible for holding residents accountable to UNC Pembroke's policies and regulations. It is important for you to be familiar with the information found in the Student Handbook and the Code of Student Conduct. These policies and regulations were designed with the best interests of the entire community in mind.
Interpretation of the Quiet Hours and Courtesy Quiet Hours policy shall be made by the staff using the following criteria:
Students should be able to sleep and study in their rooms undisturbed by the noise of others. When quiet hours are in effect, noise originating in student rooms shall not penetrate beyond the confines of their room. When noise originates outside of a student room (hallways, lounges, lobbies, etc.) the noise shall not penetrate into student rooms, study areas, or other common areas. When courtesy hours are in effect, noise whether originating inside or outside of a student room shall not be heard more than two doors away. At no time should noise from a student room permeate to the outside of the building.
2. The residence halls, Courtyard Apartments and Village Apartments are operated by the University to provide convenient, comfortable, and congenial quarters for students. Courtesy, respect for others, and a sense of personal responsibility on the part of residents are needed to attain this purpose.
3. Such courtesies as knocking before entering a room and respecting "Do Not Disturb" signs should be observed.
4. The use of University housing facilities is restricted to residents. It is the obligation of each resident to report immediately any unauthorized visitors.
5. Loitering around on-campus housing facilities after visitation hours have expired is prohibited.
6. No one is to approach residence hall and/or apartment windows at any time from the outside.
7. Residents may not move from one room to another without permission from the Office of Housing and Residence Life.
8. University furniture may not be taken from the location to which it is assigned and placed in another location. Penalty: Twenty-five dollars ($25).
9. All state laws pertinent to the possession and consumption of alcoholic beverages are enforced.
10. Window screens should not be removed, even from hall windows.
11. Games, such as baseball and football, should be played in designated areas and not within the residential facility or within100 feet of any building.
12. Laundry equipment may be used by residents only.
13. Bed linen, towels, and wash cloths will be provided by the residents.
14. Residents having overnight guests should have the advance permission of roommates and are required to obtain approval from the Community Director. Overnight guests of the opposite sex are prohibited. Guests visiting may stay up to two nights. Guests staying longer than forty-eight hours are required to pay the overnight guest rate.
15. Whenever a student misplaces, loses, or has his/her room key stolen, a $30 fee will be assessed to change the lock and issue new keys.
16. An administrative fee of $50 will be assessed for any act of vandalism. This fee will be in addition to any cost for repairs or replacement and any disciplinary action.
The visitation program for on-campus student housing creates a structure for residents to bring guests into their rooms. Students residing on-campus are expected to view their academic responsibilities as their primary goal; therefore, studying takes preference over socializing in student residences on weekday nights. On the weekend when fewer classes are scheduled, a greater amount of leisure time and social or non-academic activities are usually more prominent. The guidelines for visitation are grounded in the academic schedule and are designed to balance a student's responsibilities with individual and group needs.
All residents are responsible to escort their guest at all times while the guest remains in the building and to inform their guest of all university policies and regulations. Hosts are responsible for their guest's behavior, for any damages incurred, and for the adherence to all university policies and procedures. Guests in residence halls with hours of visitation must register with the staff when entering and exiting the building. False identification will be submitted for appropriate action. Three guests per resident will be allowed unless permission is granted by a community director. Students and their guest are responsible for using the appropriate restroom for their gender. Public facilities are located in the main lobby of each building.
Like most opportunities at the university, visitation is not a right, but rather a privilege that may be suspended at any time for violations of policies. Visitation privileges may be suspended administratively by the Office of Housing and Residence Life or by a judicial officer as a result of disciplinary action. Modifications to visitation may be imposed if a student's rights are being compromised.
The hours of visitation for Belk Hall, North Hall, and Pine Hall on Sunday through Thursday shall not exceed 11am through midnight and 11am on Friday and Saturday through 2am on Saturday and Sunday. Twenty-four hour visitation is permitted in the lobby and first floor lounge area. Hallways, stairways, and upstairs lounges are not considered twenty-four hour visitation areas. Visitation for the Village Apartments, Courtyard Apartments, Oak Hall, and Cypress Hall is open visitation. Open visitation implies that any restrictions are determined by roommates, suitemates, and apartment mates according to each other's rights and needs. Respect for the wishes and wellbeing of those you live with is more important than someone's desire to have guests. Extended in-hall visitation privileges allow residents of the building access to visit other residents within their residence hall.
The following procedure has been established to provide guidelines for the Residence Life staff when responding to incidents that violate the housing guidelines. A Resident Advisor will respond to a general violation (quiet hours, excessive noise, visitation, etc.) and make the student aware of the violation. The RA will give a courtesy warning reminding the student of the policy for his/her particular violation. Prior to leaving the resident, the RA will make the student aware of the consequence for a subsequent violation. The violation will be recorded on an Incident Documentation Form and initialed by the student and staff member. A second violation will result in a student receiving a written first warning. A copy of the Incident Documentation Form will be initialed by both the RA and resident.
For a subsequent violation, Code of Conduct, or Housing Guideline Violation, the RA will inform the student that the incident is being forwarded to the University Community Director. A student involved in another violation will be referred to the Director of Housing and Residence Life.
Campus housing is a privilege and not a right. The University will terminate a students Housing Agreement when behavior is disruptive or when actions are abusive to the facilities. Violations, which compromise the safety and security of residents, will result in exclusion from the residence halls and termination of the Housing Agreement. Termination of the Housing Agreement is not disciplinary in nature but is a function of providing safe and comfortable accommodations to all residents. However, termination of the Housing Agreement does not preclude discipline by the University for violation of University rules, nor does it preclude civil or criminal proceedings in the courts where such is appropriate.
Any appeal of the Director's decision to terminate the Housing Agreement must be made to the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs whose decision shall be final. The Vice Chancellor will make a decision based upon the merits of each individual case.
Learning to live in close quarters with a person you do not know very well can be trying. The challenge for you and your roommate is to create an atmosphere in your room that promotes studying, relaxation, sleeping, privacy, and respect for each other's personal needs and property. If you can meet these challenges you will be on the way to developing a deep friendship. All of the above are more likely to happen if the two of you communicate openly and listen willingly. Start by becoming acquainted with each other's backgrounds, attitudes, habits, and moods so you will know what to expect of each other. The questions on this page will help facilitate sharing. Keep in mind that your roommate is not going to be a carbon copy of you. There will be differences. You will both need to…
Discuss "Questions to Ask Each Other" as soon as possible
In situations where there is a dispute or conflict between/among residents, those residents are encouraged to work together to resolve that issue. In cases where residents are unable to resolve the issue together, staff can assist in mediating the dispute.
The student housing setting is not conducive to the presence of animals; therefore, the university prohibits pets (including guest and visitor pets) with the exception of freshwater fish and approved service animals. Aquariums under ten gallons are permitted and are limited to one per room. During extended holiday hours, power may be shut off which could affect heating and lighting in student rooms. Violations of this policy will result in the resident being cited on an Incident Documentation Form. The student will be subject for the expenses incurred for the room in violation and the adjoining rooms in the event that exterminators are required. An animal shelter will be contacted to remove the animal if a student continues to violate this policy.
Only students 21 years of age and over are permitted to consume alcoholic beverages and then only within the confines of their own rooms. Under North Carolina State Law, it shall be unlawful for any person under the age of 21 to possess or consume any alcoholic beverages that contain more than one-half of one percent (2 of 1%) of alcohol by volume.
No kegs of any type are allowed on University grounds. Kegs brought onto campus will be seized as contraband by the Campus Police and their contents destroyed. Kegs may be retrieved with proof of ownership when the student is prepared to remove them from campus.
Also, no open alcoholic containers are allowed outside of residence hall rooms or outside an apartment. All residents must abide by the rules and regulations regarding alcoholic beverages as stated by the University and state laws. For offenses involving the illegal possession, consumption or excessive use of alcohol requiring the involvement of Campus Police and the Office of Student Affairs, sanctions shall be determined as stated in the Student Handbook. Offenders will be required to participate in a drug education and/or counseling program.
Staff Offices
Director of Housing and Residence Life: Belk Hall, 2nd floor
Associate Director of Residence Life: Belk Hall, 2nd floor
Building Environmental Services Belk Hall, 2nd floor
Technology Support Technician Belk Hall2nd floor
Community Directors
Belk Hall Staff apartment behind receptionist area
Cypress Hall Staff apartment behind receptionist area
Courtyard Apartments Apartment 2303
North Hall Staff apartment behind receptionist area
Oak Hall Staff apartment behind receptionist area
Pine Hall Staff apartment behind receptionist area
Village Apartments Staff apartment in the Community Building
Belk Hall: 3rd, 4th, and 5th floors
Courtyard Apartments: Each unit
North Hall: 3rd, 4th, and 5th floors
Oak, Cypress, and Pine Hall: 1st floor in each building
Village Apartments: In the commuinty building
The laundry facilities are open 24 hours a day. The laundries are equipped with heavy-duty washers and dryers. Please be mindful of the large volume of use and remove your clothes quickly after washing/drying cycles are completed. All mechanical problems with the washers and dryers should be reported to the University Community Director who will submit the work request for repairs. Please provide specific information when submitting work requests so the correct machine will be repaired (e.g. dryer #12 will not dry properly).
Drink and Vending Machines
Belk Hall: Located on the first floor.
Cypress Hall: Located on the first floor
Courtyard Apartments Game Room in the community building
North Hall: Located on the first floor.
Oak and Pine Hall: Located in laundry room in each building
Village Apartments: Located in laundry room in the community building
All vending machine and mechanical problems should be reported to the Business Services office (521-6203). Please provide specific information when submitting work requests so the correct machine will be fixed.
Ice Machines
North Hall: On the 2nd floor
Oak Hall and Pine Hall: In the laundry room
Student Mailboxes
Located in the Auxiliary Services Building adjacent to the bookstore
A key will be provided to you by the campus post office once you register with them and pay a twenty-five dollar ($25) deposit. The campus post office is located at the Auxiliary Services Building beside the Jones Health and Physical Education Building.
Computer Lab
A 24-hour computer lab is located in the University Center. This lab contains approximately 20 high-speed computers with Internet access.
Cypress Hall, Pine Hall and Oak Hall computers labs are located on the first floor of each building, which the lab for the Village Apartments and Courtyard Apartments are located in the community buildings. All labes have high-speed computers with Internet access. The labs in the residence halls are available to any student Sunday-Thursday from 11am-midnight and Friday and Saturday from 11am-2a.m. A student will need to use his/her username and password in order to access these computers.
Picnic/Grill Area
Bar-B-Q grills are available at the Village and Courtyard Apartments. You may use your own grill but it is unlawful and a fire hazard to use grills close to the buildings. Grills must be used no less than ten (10) feet from the buildings.
All University housing is treated once a month. The exterminator is scheduled for the second Wednesday of each month for Belk Hall, Cypress Hall, Courtyard Apartments, North Hall, and Pine Hall, and scheduled for Oak Hall and the Village Apartments on the following day.
You should report pest problems to your Resident Advisor or University Community Director. Be specific with the type of pest so the correct pesticide can be used. Please empty your trash on a regular basis to prevent ants, roaches, etc.
Each housing facility has one data per bed. An additional data port is available in the sunroom in the Village Apartments.
Wireless Service
Wireless service is provided in all residence halls and the Village and Courtyard Apartments.
What is ResNet?
Free internet access is available through ResNet to students who bring their own computers that meet University systems requirements. To see system requirements, visit the Division of Information Technology (DoIT) website at www.uncp.edu/doit/resnet


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Tuesday, July 8, 2008
Only the Words
10 comments:
- Keri Lee Sereika said...
This card just yells CLASSY!!!
The chicken and dumplins sounds yummy!
- July 8, 2008 at 8:35 AM
- Jenn D said...
What a fabulous dinner to come home to. How sweet of Duke.
Your card is so pretty. I love the scalloped border.
- July 8, 2008 at 11:22 AM
- Annapurna said...
Lovely colors and beautiful sentiment.
I have a stamp from a different company that says the same. Hmmm...Dumplings.
- July 8, 2008 at 12:02 PM
- Theresa said...
This is wonderful. I want to do this week's challenge but I am intimidated by by no stamping. I guess I just need to buck up.
- July 8, 2008 at 1:21 PM
- Janine said...
Don't you just love that punch!!!
VEry pretty card.
- July 8, 2008 at 1:22 PM
- Allison said...
This is terrific...love the clean lines of that sentiment! And the card colors are brill! I want that punch! Great job Tina!
- July 8, 2008 at 2:41 PM
- My Paper World said...
So pretty Tina! Love the scallops! xx
- July 8, 2008 at 4:29 PM
- Deb Neerman said...
So beautiful, Tina!!! I love how you've folded the flower in half and placed it under the sentiment; very different and uber-kewl!
You rocked Allison's challenge!
- July 8, 2008 at 6:18 PM
- Lauren said...
Fabulous card. It's so pretty!
- July 8, 2008 at 7:16 PM
- AlienAnessa said...
I so love this card!! That scalloped border is awesome as is the GREEN!!!! And I agree, what a cool thing to arrive home to, such a yummy comfort food dinner!!
- July 14, 2008 at 4:35 PM


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Veterans in the Child Support Caseload
Story Behind the Numbers - Child Support Fact Sheet #1
Published: November 1, 2011
- Information About:
- State/Local Child Support Agencies, Tribal Child Support Agencies, Military & Veterans, Other Private Partners, Community-Based Organizations (CBO)
- Topics:
- Family Services & Referrals, Homelessness
- Types:
- Guides/Publications/Reports, Outreach/Brochures, Promising Practices
- Tags:
- Child Support Fact Sheet, Story Behind the Numbers, Toolkit & Training
This is a historical document. Use for research and reference purposes only.
The Story Behind the Numbers Fact Sheet Series takes a closer look at child support program data collected by state, tribal and federal agencies. This series presents the results of data analyses to better understand program performance and caseload trends. Through a deeper understanding of the story behind the numbers, the series aims to inform policy and practice and strengthen program outcomes.
This fact sheet focuses on veterans who are noncustodial parents in the child support caseload and how the program can help them.
- Veterans in the Child Support Caseload.pdf (905.6 KB)