RISD Pre-College 2015 Student Handbook Table of Contents 3 Welcome to RISD 4Arrival + Departure In-Person Check-In; Orientation; Shipping; Early Arrival: Check-Out; Directions to RISD 5 - 8Living at RISD Residence Life; Weather; Clothing; Art Supplies + Presentation Materials; Spending Money; Automobiles; Computer Use; Lockers; Mail; Dining Services; Photo Identification Cards; Public Safety; Health Services; Office of Intercultural Student Engagement; Visitor Information 9 - 11 rogram + Residence Life Policies P Individual Behavior; Expectations; Controlled Substances (Drugs + Alcohol); Tobacco; Violence/Harassment; Curfew; Quiet Hours + Noise; Overnight Visits Away from Campus; Guests; Commuting Students; Damage + Vandalism 12 - 13Health + Safety Keys, Locks + Cards; Sports Activities; Chemical Handling; Fire Drills + Evacuation Procedures; Health + Safety Inspections; Pets; Trash Disposal + Recycling 17 - 20 Academic Policies Class Schedule; Financial Obligations + Outstanding Balances; Academic + Classroom Performance; Plagiarism; Grades; Grade Review + Change; Transcripts; Withdrawals + Refunds; Recommendations; Notice to People with Disabilities; Attendance Policies 21 Facilities + Activities RISD|CE Computer Labs; Fleet Library at RISD; RISD Museum of Art; Nature Lab; Weekend Activities; Evening Activities; Summer Faculty Exhibition; Pre-College Student Exhibitions; Athletic Facilities at Brown University; Entertainment 22 - 24Pre-College Code of Student Conduct 25Title IX Information 26 Summer Hours + Directory 27 RISD Pre-College Calendar 14 Safety Guidelines on College Property Decorating + Using Your Room; Electrical Appliances; Additional Safety Guidelines; Weapons 15 - 16Operational Policies College Property; Insurance; Room Alterations or Painting; Room Changes; Room Condition Forms, Check-Out + Closings; Room Entry, Inspection or Search; Room Furnishings; Maintenance/Work Requests; Workrooms; Lounges; Residence Hall Kitchens; Telephone + Internet Service 2 Welcome to Rhode Island School of Design This handbook provides parents and students with useful information about school policies and residence hall rules, as well as descriptions of the activities, resources and opportunities available to Pre-College Program students. Students and their families should read the handbook carefully. It will clarify procedures for weekend visits away from campus and other situations that require planning prior to arrival on campus. We look forward to having you at RISD and hope that you enjoy a creatively challenging summer. Non-Discrimination Notice: Rhode Island School of Design does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law in admission to, participation in, or administration of its educational programs and activities. 3 Learn more at risd.edu/about/non-discrimination Arrival + Departure In-Person Check-In Check-In is the Saturday before classes begin, June 27, 2015, 9am–2:30pm, RISD Upper Met. All students must attend Check-In. Check-In Address 30 Waterman Street, between Benefit and Prospect streets. NOTE: Check-In assistants will be on hand outside 30 Waterman Street to give you accurate instructions while you are still in your car. Avoid hauling luggage uphill on foot by getting your appropriate luggage drop-off information before you unload, park your car or send your taxi away. Detailed arrival instructions, including specific drop-off locations, will be provided by email, approximately two weeks prior to Check-In. Orientation At 3pm, following Check-In, students convene at the RISD Auditorium for Orientation. Due to space limitations, only Pre-College students are allowed at Orientation. There is not enough space available for family members to attend. Student attendance at Orientation is mandatory. Parent + Family Reception At 3pm, following Check-In, parents, guardians and family members are invited to attend a welcome reception, which will be held at the RISD Museum. Shipping If you will be living in RISD housing, you may have boxes or trunks shipped to you before you arrive on campus. You may collect them during In-Person Check-In. Please allow enough time for shipping to ensure that packages arrive at least 48 hours before Check-In. Boxes should be clearly labeled as follows: (Your Name) PRE-COLLEGE PROGRAM / RISD Two College Street Providence, RI 02903 Early Arrival To accommodate students traveling from outside of the mainland United States (only) who are unable to arrive in time for Check-In on Saturday, arrangements may be made to arrive on Friday. No arrivals prior to Friday are permitted. The fee for the extra night of housing is $50. To request this option, the student and parent/guardian must submit the Early Arrival Form to Continuing Education before Monday, June 15. Check-Out Final Check-Out is Saturday, August 8 at 12:00noon. All students must be checked out of their residence hall by this time. Please Note: students may check out of their room earlier than the Saturday Final Check-Out (with their parent/guardian oversight and consent). However, students are still required to attend all final classes and must be available to remove artwork from the student exhibitions on Friday, August 7 between 2:30pm - 5:30pm. Directions to RISD By Air T.F. Green Airport is 12 miles south of Providence in Warwick, providing direct flights to most major cities. T.F. Green airport vans are available to downtown Providence and the RISD campus for a nominal fee. Visit www. airporttaxiri.com or call 401 737-2868 for more information about this service. International students traveling to RISD by air are advised to also check flights into Boston’s Logan International Airport for more direct flights and potentially lower airfares. Logan International Airport is located a one-hour bus ride from downtown Providence. Frequent buses run directly from Logan International Airport to Kennedy Plaza in downtown Providence (a five minute walk to RISD). From Logan International Airport in Boston you can take Peter Pan Bus Lines to Kennedy Plaza, a five-minute walk from the RISD campus. Buses run every one to two hours. (See By Bus, below.) By Car From Route 95 North or South, take Exit 22 for Downtown Providence. On the exit ramp, bear left, following signs for “Providence Downtown.” Continue straight (onto Memorial Boulevard) to the fourth traffic light, and turn left onto Washington Place. Continue straight, through the second traffic light (Washington Place becomes Waterman Street) to 30 Waterman Street (on your left). From Route 195 West, take Exit 2 (South Main St.). Follow South Main Street to the intersection of South Main and Waterman streets. Turn right onto Waterman St. and proceed to number 30 (on left). By Bus Peter Pan Bus Lines runs a regular service from Boston’s Logan International Airport to downtown Providence. Be sure to exit the bus at the Kennedy Plaza stop, a fiveminute walk from the RISD campus. Call 888 751-8800, or visit www.peterpanbus.com for travel information or to confirm shuttle schedules. By Train The Amtrak station is less than a mile from the campus. Taxis are queued curbside, just outside the station. Call 1 800 872-7245, or visit www.amtrak.com for Amtrak travel information and reservations. 4 Living at RISD Residence Life The Pre-College experience in the residence halls mimics the academic year in many ways. Residence Life strives to provide an engaging and developmental community experience. Living in the residence halls is an opportunity to meet and live with people from all over the world in a supportive and educational environment. RISD Residence Life staffs each floor of the residence halls with Resident Advisors (RAs). RAs are trained student leaders who provide support to the students attending the Pre-College Program. In addition to RAs, three professional Resident Directors live on campus. The Resident Directors supervise the RAs and manage the daily operations of the residence halls. This handbook, the Pre-College Code of Conduct, and the Summer Housing and Dining Contract list the policies and regulations that pertain to residential students. Policies have been developed by staff to ensure that the residential community meets the needs of all students. Rooms are furnished with: • Extra-long (80”) twin bed and mattress • Closet • Bureau • Work desk • Ceiling light • Electrical outlets • Wastebasket • Local telephone service You must provide: • Sheets (custom, extra-long 80” twin) • Pillows/pillowcases • Blankets • Towels • Alarm clock • Telephone We suggest you bring: • Mattress pad • Desk lamp (no halogen lamps are allowed) • Fan* • Comfortable walking shoes • Flip-flops/Shower sandals • Shower caddy • Quarters for laundry • Sunscreen • Key chain • Ear plugs (the city can be noisy when windows are open) *Students are strongly encouraged to bring a fan for their room, as not all residence halls are air-conditioned. Please see the “Decorating + Using Your Room” section of this handbook, page 14, for a list of items not to bring. The Public Safety Office at the entrance to the Quad complex and the Security Desk at the entrance to 15 West are staffed 24 hours a day to ensure the general welfare and security of all Pre-College Program students. Weather Weather patterns in New England are unpredictable, particularly during the summer months. Check your favorite weather service for the longterm forecast and average daytime low and high temperatures (usually 60s to 80s.) Please be prepared for any circumstance, from nighttime lows in the 40s to daytime highs in the upper 90s. Clothing The campus is hilly, so comfortable shoes and sneakers are recommended. Lightweight clothing, including beachwear and a windbreaker or jacket, is appropriate for Rhode Island summer weather, although the occasional cool day makes a sweater necessary. Art Supplies + Presentation Materials A general list of supplies that every student needs is sent with the student’s program forms and documentation. Beyond this list, if you own any basic art supplies (e.g., oil paints, watercolors, brushes, cutting gloves) and you think you might need them, bring them with you. The same applies for presentation materials and carrying cases. Depending on the student’s major and approaches taken by different instructors, supplies can sometimes be in excess of $800. Specific supply lists, if required for the first class session, will be provided at Check-In. Inevitably, students will need to purchase supplies during the program, and there are several local art supply stores to accommodate these needs. Art supplies, photography supplies and textbooks are available in the RISD Store, located in the Design Center, 30 North Main Street. Across the street, the RISD Store 3D (in the Bank Building, 27 North Main Street,) carries wood, ceramic and jewelry supplies, as well as other hardware items. RISD Stores accept cash, checks, VISA, MasterCard and risdbucks. risdbucks is RISD’s declining balance debit account. Funds loaded on risdbucks will be used for purchases, laundry and printing/copying on campus. Parents, guardians, relatives and friends who wish to deposit funds to a student’s 5 Living at RISD continued risdbucks account please visit risdbucks.risd.edu. The student’s seven-digit ID number, last name and date of birth are required at log in. Spending Money Students are strongly encouraged to bring debit/credit cards or travelers checks for any personal or supply purchases they may need to make while at RISD. Banks and local businesses will not cash out-of-state personal checks or money orders; debit cards and major credit cards, as well as travelers checks, are usually accepted. RISD cannot cash checks for students. ATMs are available within walking distance of RISD and in the RISD Store and Metcalf Dining Center. You may choose to open an account at a local bank before the program starts. Money may also be wired to students via Western Union. Please do not mail cash! Automobiles Pre-College students are not allowed to have a car. PreCollege students living in RISD residence halls may not operate a motor vehicle (including scooters and motorcycles) while on campus. There is no parking on the RISD campus for commuting students, and parking is severely limited in the surrounding area. Computer Use While there are internet ports and wifi in all residence hall rooms, we do not offer technical support for summer students who bring their own computer. To gain Internet access, we encourage students to use the various computer labs and stations across the RISD campus. For locations: http://celabs.risd.edu. Lockers Small lockers are available in several buildings on campus for storing supplies, and the like. Summer students may claim a single locker by putting their own lock on one. All lockers must be emptied by Check-Out Day. After that date, RISD is not responsible for the locks or the contents of the lockers. Any items left in the lockers will be discarded. Mail The RISD Mail Room window is open Monday through Thursday, 11:30am – 3:30pm and Friday, 11:30am – 1pm. It is located in the Design Center on South Main Street. Students are assigned mail box numbers upon arrival. Have all correspondence addressed to: (Your Name) Pre-College Program / RISD Two College Street, # (Your Mailbox #)* Providence, RI 02903 *Do not include the words “Box” or “P.O. Box” in your RISD mailing address as these words have caused mail to be misrouted in the past. You may receive faxes at the Mail Room. For prompt delivery, incoming faxes must include your name and your mailbox number. The fax number at the mail room is 401 454-6320. Please do not have personal correspondence sent to you at other offices or fax numbers on campus. Personal correspondence will only reach students if mailed or faxed as instructed above. Dining Services RISD dining services staff is sensitive to the dietary needs and preferences of a student body representing cultures and religious traditions from around the world. The Metcalf Dining Center, known as “the Met,” is centrally located in the Residence Life Quad. The Met features a build-your-own sandwich station, salad and pasta bars, vegetarian, vegan and traditional entrées, and an Artisan Woodstone pizza oven. The Portfolio Café, located in the lobby of 15 West, serves continental breakfast and lunch Monday through Friday. If you have special dietary needs, contact the Associate Director for Dining at 401 4546362. Dining for Commuting Students Commuting students may elect to purchase blocks of 5 meals at a time by contacting Dining Services at 401 4546642, or are welcome to purchase individual meals on a 6 cash basis. Living at RISD continued Dining Services Regulations • In accordance with Rhode Island law, shoes and shirts must be worn in all areas for health and safety reasons. • ID cards must be presented at time of purchase. Only the person identified as the meal plan owner may make purchases. • Please bus your own tables and maintain the cleanliness of the dining room and surrounding areas. • Recycling bins are provided and are in accordance with RISD policies and local ordinances. Please dispose of trash properly. • Only RISD-recognized groups may distribute written materials or offer presentations in the dining areas, with advance permission from the unit manager. • Posters are not allowed in the dining areas; any banners hung from the mezzanine must be attached to the railing with string or twine, not taped to the wall or railing. • RISD Dining Services is not responsible for the contents of bookbags, knapsacks, backpacks, shopping bags and sacks brought into the dining facilities. • No dishes, glassware, knives, forks, spoons, equipment or other non-food items may be removed from the dining rooms. When items such as salt and pepper shakers are taken out to the patio tables, they must be brought back in. Please dispose of trash properly. • Smoking is not permitted in any dining area or within 50 feet of any entrance. • Students who violate any of these regulations will be subject to the college disciplinary process. • Dining plans are non-refundable and non-transferable. Photo Identification Cards Students must carry their RISD photo identification cards at all times, and are required to show their ID cards upon the request of any College official. This card is good throughout the student’s attendance at RISD and is issued at Check-In. Your card will have many uses. It will serve as a “key” to give you access to your residence hall as well as the RISD Library and all of the academic buildings. It also serves as your “meal ticket” and will be necessary every time you wish to use your meal plan. The RISD ID card has cash value and, per College regulations only the person whose picture is on the front will be allowed to use it. Treat your card like cash. If you lose it, any money on the vend strip is accessible to whoever finds the card. Do not punch holes in the card, place it near magnets, run it through the washer or dryer, or mutilate it in any way. If your card is lost, stolen or mutilated, you must report it to the ID Office (48 Waterman Street, 454-6664) or to Public Safety immediately. ID Card Problems All ID card problems should be reported to the ID Office as soon as possible. Office hours are Monday–Thursday, 7:30am–3:30pm; Friday, 7:30am–1:30pm (closed weekends and July 3). If you are unable to get a new ID immediately, see Quad Public Safety or 15 West Public Safety in order to get a temporary card to allow you access to your residence hall. For temporary dining privileges, you will be issued a voucher when you show the Dining Supervisor two forms of identification. (Dining accounts cannot be accessed without an ID card.) Damaged or lost cards must be replaced at your expense. Public Safety The Department of Public Safety operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. The Public Safety office, located on the ground floor of South Hall, 30 Waterman Street, is open 24 hours a day. A facility monitor is also stationed at the Public Safety desk at the entrance to 15 West 24 hours a day. Public Safety should be contacted for all safety and emergency medical concerns on campus. (RISD Public Safety officers are Rhode Island EMTs.) Uniformed Public Safety officers patrol campus buildings and areas of the city around buildings in marked cruisers, on foot, and on bicycles. Any member of the RISD community is encouraged to seek assistance from any Public Safety officer. Public Safety can also be reached by phone at 401 4546376 or 401 454-6666 (emergency line). Students are encouraged to program these numbers into their cell phones. Health Services Health Services is a clinic staffed by nurse practitioners, nurses and office administrators who serve the needs of RISD students. Health Services is an ambulatory care setting (i.e. sick visits and injuries). The health fee allows all Pre-College students to receive medical care from RISD’s Health Service regardless of their insurance. Insurance is required for any medical services that a student may require outside of RISD’s Health Service. 7 Living at RISD continued Health Services hours: Homer Hall (lower Quad) Monday – Friday: 7:30am–5pm Telephone: 401 454-6625; Fax: 401 454-6628 E-mail: health@risd.edu Health Insurance All students enrolled in the Pre-College Program must provide proof of insurance that meets the guidelines outlined in the Health Insurance Information Sheet. Please carefully read the requirements before filling out the Health Insurance Information Form. Health Requirements for Students • Completed health forms on file at Health Services •P hysical examination within the past year (with parental consent for students under 18 years of age) • I mmunization Record (a positive titer value for immunity to any of these diseases is acceptable): - 2 MMR immunization dates; TB risk factor screening - 3 Hepatitis B immunizations - 1 Tdap booster (within the past 10 years) - Varicella: Date of 2 immunizations or proof of disease Emergencies If there is a medical or mental health emergency when Health Services and the Counseling Center are closed, students should call Public Safety at 401-454-6666 or ext. 6666. A Public Safety Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) will respond and the Administrator on-call will be notified. If necessary, Public Safety will arrange transportation to an appropriate medical facility and/or arrangements will be made for the student to speak with the counselor on-call. Specialists When necessary, transportation to specialists in the community can be arranged through Health Services via cab. Costs for transportation to medical facilities off-campus are the student’s responsibility. Students are financially responsible for any medical services received off-campus. Special Considerations Parents or guardians who feel that their son or daughter may require special medical or mental health related considerations must arrange for specialized care with a provider in the community. Parents or guardians are encouraged to discuss these issues with Health Services before the student arrives on campus. Medications Students are expected to manage their supply and administration of all medications. Students can arrange to have an account set up with a local pharmacy for delivery to Health Services. Students will then be notified when to pick up their medications. For more information, please refer to the Pharmacies in Providence document on our website at www.risd.edu/Students/Wellness/ Health_Services/. Counseling and Psychological Services RISD’s Student Development and Counseling Service can provide psychological assessment and triage. If on-going care is needed, counseling center staff will provide the student with a referral to a provider in the community. Costs for transportation to clinicians off-campus are the student’s responsibility. Students are financially responsible for any psychological services received off-campus. Office of Intercultural Student Engagement The Office of Intercultural Student Engagement, located on the 2nd floor of Carr House, fosters a campus climate that acknowledges and addresses the spectrum of human diversity at RISD. The office serves the student community in the areas of student success and retention programs, campus education, and immigration compliance. The office oversees the Office of International Student Services, which specifically addresses international student success and immigration. Office of International Student Services (OISS) The Office of International Student Services (OISS), located on the 2nd floor of Carr House, works within the Office of Intercultural Student Engagement to provide services that are specific to the international student population. These services include: immigration guidance & compliance, international student orientation, crosscultural transition support & programming and international student success. Visitor Information Pre-College students may not have overnight guests. During the day and evening, immediate family members and other registered adult visitors are welcome. All visitors to a residence hall must register at Public Safety before entering. We regret that there are no overnight accommodations available on campus for guests. We suggest that visitors book a hotel with one of RISD’s parner hotels at our campus travel portal: http://www.campustravel.com/university/risd/visit_risd. html 8 Program + Residence Life Policies Individual Behavior Expectations It is essential that each student respect the privileges of all other community members. Any behavior that interferes with the educational process, disrupts, or otherwise affects a student’s Pre-College experience will not be tolerated. Students who violate institutional policies or behave in a consistently inconsiderate manner will be documented and expected to meet with a RISD official. In short, we expect all students to comply with institutional policies and to conduct themselves in a manner supportive of community. Controlled Substances (Drugs + Alcohol) Please read the following section very carefully. The RISD Pre-College Program maintains a ZERO TOLERANCE policy regarding drugs and alcohol. The RISD Pre-College Program expects that students enrolled in Pre-College will not use drugs and/or alcohol. Those who choose to partake in such activities will be dismissed from the program. Drugs: The use, possession or distribution of any controlled substance or prescription drug not accompanied by a proper prescription is forbidden. Additionally, any paraphernalia that could reasonably be expected to be used in relation to non-prescribed drug use is forbidden. Violations of this regulation will result in confiscation, disciplinary action and, if appropriate, civil/criminal action. All items confiscated are destroyed. RISD offers no safe environment for, nor protection of, any individual subject to criminal investigation, and cooperates fully with local authorities. Alcohol: Rhode Island state law and College policy forbid the possession or consumption of alcohol by individuals under the age of 21. There will be no alcohol permitted in any Pre-College Program residence hall or at any Pre-College Program event. Also, containers that could reasonably be expected to contain alcohol, such as kegs, bottles or cans, are not permitted, even if empty. Students found to have consumed, possessed, or who remain in the presence of alcohol consumption of other students or underage individuals, whether on or off campus, will be dismissed from the program. Tobacco Smoking is not permitted in any RISD building, within the Quad, or within 25 feet of RISD buildings. Students who violate this policy may receive fines, disciplinary sanctions, and/or be reassigned or removed from housing. E-cigarettes are not permitted within the residence halls at all and will be subject to confiscation. If smoking occurs in a student residence, the occupant(s) assigned to the particular room, suite or apartment will be financially responsible for any and all repairs, replacements, or cleaning necessary, as determined at the sole discretion of RISD staff members, required to remove all traces of smoking from the living quarters and its contents. Violence/Harassment Violence, harassment and sexual misconduct, as outlined in the Pre-College Code of Conduct, will not be tolerated and are considered grounds for dismissal. Disciplinary action and, if appropriate, civil action will result from any such incident. Curfew A curfew exists for Pre-College students Sunday through Thursday night, from 11pm to 5am, and Friday and Saturday nights, from midnight to 5am. Every student is required to be in his/her individual residence hall room at the start of curfew each evening so that attendance may be checked. Once the Resident Assistant has checked attendance, students must remain on their respective residence hall floor (or other area as defined by staff) during the remainder of curfew. Violations, such as tardiness, will be documented and parents/guardians will receive written notice each time. • First offense: Recorded by Staff, copy sent to parent/ guardian. •S econd offense: Administrative conference resulting in probation. May include other educational sanctions. •T hird offense: Dismissal from the program. Additionally, overnight visits taken by resident students without parental and Residence Life permission will result in dismissal. Also, students found missing or outside of their residential area after curfew will be dismissed from the program. Quiet Hours + Noise In order to create an environment conducive to intellectual pursuit and individual well-being, all residents should 9 Program + Residence Life Policies continued refrain from creating excessive noise at all times. Noise, including music, should be confined to an individual’s room. Residents should be aware of the effect their noise has not only for other residents of their living area but for those people who live above and below them as well. Quiet hours for purposes of study and sleep are set, lasting from curfew until 8am on Sunday through Thursday nights; and from curfew until 10am on Friday and Saturday nights. Overnight Visits Away from Campus A Pre-College student may leave the RISD campus unaccompanied for 1 (one) overnight visit only on a Friday and/or Saturday (“weekend”) night for the entire program, and only with prior permission from their parent/ guardian, and the Residence Life Office. Prior to the start of the Pre-College program, in order for the student to leave for the weekend, parents/guardians must designate via the “Weekend Away Form” the date, location, and contact information for the student’s weekend away. Each student who expects to leave the campus for an overnight visit with prior approval must check to make certain that their name appears on the list of students approved for weekend overnights away from campus. This list is distributed to all resident assistants each Thursday evening and is available for students to consult at the 11pm curfew. If their name does not appear, and they believe it should, they must speak with their Resident Director on Friday morning. Important Notes/Reminders: •P ermission will not be granted if forms are incomplete or are not signed by the parent/guardian. •S tudents are permitted to leave campus for weekends away only after the conclusion of their Friday class, and must return to campus from weekends away, and be in their rooms, by the 11pm curfew on Sunday. •T he Residence Life Office will not accept telephone messages as a means of granting permission. • Weekend away permission forms may not be used to adjust curfew hours. Students who are approved to leave campus for an overnight visit must remain away from campus and may not return during curfew hours. •P arents, guardians, or any previously designated and authorized adults assume all responsibility for the student’s safety and whereabouts. •S tudents found to be away from the residence hall overnight without parent/guardian and Residence Life Office permission will be subject to immediate dismissal from the program. Guests Pre-College Program students are not allowed to have any guests stay overnight in their rooms. During the day and evening (prior to curfew), only other Pre-College students and/or parents or guardians of students may enter the residence halls, and must sign in with Public Safety. Commuting Students Commuting students are a welcome addition to the Pre-College program. As such, commuting students are invited to attend all of the Pre-College events, trips and activities. Parents/Guardians are soley responsible for whatever choices they make should they choose to house their students off campus and for whatever may happen to their students while they are off campus. They and their students are also solely responsible for arranging all transportation to and from RISD. RISD has no role in, does not oversee or monitor, and takes no responsibility for such matters. Commuting students must leave the RISD campus before the Residence Life curfew time (see “Curfew,” page 9). Students who live off campus are still subject to our Academic Policies and our Pre-College Code of Conduct at all times, including when they are off campus (the same is true for students who live on campus). Emergencies that may impact class attendance should be discussed with the Pre-College Program Coordinator at 401-454-6215. 10 Program + Residence Life Policies continued Damage + Vandalism Individual Rooms Each student is responsible for the condition of his or her room and furnishings, including the inside and outside of the room door. When a student moves into a room, a Room Condition Form is provided to document any deteriorated conditions. It will be used when you check out of your room to determine if any damages, beyond reasonable wear and tear, have occurred. (See Room Condition Forms for more info.) Students will be financially responsible for any damage and may also face disciplinary action. Suite Common Areas Damage to, or mandated cleaning of, these areas will be billed to those people sharing the suite. Please note that cleaning of these areas is the responsibility of the residents. Failure to maintain acceptable cleanliness levels may result in mandated cleaning by the college. Periodic Health and Safety inspections will be conducted to ensure compliance. Public Areas It is reasonable to expect some wear and tear to buildings where a large number of students live and work. Beyond that, it is reasonable to expect an occasional accident. We believe that it is equally reasonable for individuals to accept responsibility for damage that is caused accidentally. Deliberate, malicious vandalism or theft is not an action that is reasonable, nor one that can be tolerated by this community. Instances of such vandalism or theft are grounds for dismissal. Both damage to facilities beyond reasonable “wear and tear” and theft of public property are matters of concern to and unnecessary expense for the entire campus community. It is our desire to be able to correct such damage without financially penalizing those who were not responsible. Therefore, in the interest of keeping summer fees as low as possible, the College does not estimate the annual cost of unreported damage and, instead, uses a proration system. made is the prerogative of the College, regardless of damage billing procedure and practice. Please note that there is a great deal of extra time and paperwork required to complete every job generated unnecessarily; so each job carries a minimum charge of $30. In addition, damage, vandalism or misuse of any life safety, security or emergency egress equipment carries a minimum fine of $250. At the conclusion of the Pre-College Program, students who have accrued damage charges will receive bills at their home address. Grades will not be released until all financial obligations have been met. In those instances where it is not possible to ascertain who caused damage, the cost of correcting it will be shared by people living in that area or building. The process through which students are charged for damage which is not attributable to an individual is called “proration,” or the “prorated damage charge.” It is to everyone’s advantage to make a conscientious effort to minimize damage and help identify those who maliciously damage our facilities. When and how repairs or replacements are 11 Health + Safety Keys, Locks + Cards When you check in to your room, you will be granted access privileges on your RISD ID card, and, if necessary, issued room keys. These keys and cards are entrusted to you and must never be loaned to anyone. Duplicating any college keys is illegal. Exterior doors are locked at all times and should never be propped open. Students are reminded never to allow a nonresident into a building unless they are accompanying them as a guest. If a nonresident gains entry to your building without your permission, you should report this to Public Safety at once. Students are responsible for keeping their room doors locked at all times, even if leaving the room for brief periods of time. All students accessing 15 West must present their ID card to the building monitor every time they enter the building. Failure to do so will result in disciplinary sanction, with possible fines or housing reassignment. If you lose your key or ID card, report it to Public Safety as soon as possible. Never leave a door propped open! Replacement keys and temporary cards may be obtained at Quad Public Safety Office or 15 West Public Safety desk. These may be used until a replacement is available. You may order replacement keys at the Residence Life Office in South Hall. ID cards must be replaced by the Campus ID Office at 48 Waterman St. When you lose your room key, the lock may be changed and a new key issued. The cost for this service is $50. If you are accidentally locked out of your room, you can borrow a temporary lockout key and/or card at the Quad Public Safety Office (or at 15 West Public Safety desk, for residents of that building). These keys must be returned within 24 hours. If you fail to return a temporary lockout key, you will be fined and billed for a lock change and replacement keys at the cost of $100. If you find yourself locked out of your room and you are unable to go to the Public Safety Office (e.g., if you are wearing only a towel), you may call the office and an officer will be dispatched to let you back into your room. Unfortunately, some people abuse this service, and we need to minimize this occurrence, as it takes the Public Safety Officer away from his or her normal patrol duties. Therefore, you will be charged $25 each time an officer must be dispatched to let you into your room. Sports Activities Because of the potential for noise, damage to the building and personal injury, the hallways and interior public areas of the residence halls are not to be used for playing sports. This includes skateboards, in-line skates, and anything else with wheels. Also prohibited is the use of water pistols. Besides causing the danger of slippery floors, use of these can trigger a false fire alarm. Anyone engaging in these activities within the residence halls will have the equipment confiscated and face disciplinary action. Please restrict your sporting activities to appropriate outside areas. Chemical Handling Corrosive or flammable materials should be used only in designated work areas or studios. Gamsol is the only solvent approved for use in the residence halls. Disposal of corrosive, flammable or other chemicals (in containers or on cloth, brushes, etc.) must follow the guidelines posted in each work area and incorporated herein by reference. Leftover or used combustible or flammable liquid waste should be poured into the liquid waste containers in each work area or studio. Under no circumstances should any of these substances be poured down drains or mixed in with regular trash. Should you have any questions about 12 Health + Safety continued proper disposal methods, contact the Office of Environmental Health & Safety at 401 454-6780. Fire Drills and Evacuation Procedures In accordance with state laws, RISD conducts fire drills on a periodic basis. When the alarm sounds, everyone must evacuate the building as quickly as possible. During an alarm students should cooperate with any requests from RISD or Fire Department officials. Failure to evacuate a building during an alarm results in consequences that could include fines and/or dismissal. Pets Due to the duration of the Pre-College Program, RISD residential facilities do not permit pets (no animals of any sort, including fish, lizards, turtles, etc.) Trash Disposal and Recycling Each residence hall has designated areas for residents to dispose of trash and recyclable materials. Trash must not be left in halls, bathrooms or other public areas. A list of items that should be recycled is available through the Office of Environmental Health & Safety. It is very important that you familiarize yourself with evacuation procedures and multiple routes prior to an emergency. In the case of a fire, seconds may mean life or death. When the alarm sounds, get out of the building as quickly as possible. Never assume that the alarm is false! Exit charts are posted on the back of each room door. For your own and others’ safety, do not tolerate anyone who tampers with fire or fire safety equipment and report any damage to, or malfunction of, equipment to the Office of Public Safety immediately. All of the residence halls at RISD have fire detection systems that connect directly to the Providence Fire Department. When a system alarm is triggered the fire department will respond. Any student who tampers with fire safety equipment or causes a false alarm, or a fire, either willfully or by negligence, faces a fine of at least $250 and further action that could result in dismissal from RISD. The Providence Fire Department is empowered to file criminal charges when warranted. Health and Safety Inspections Responsibility for enforcing safety regulations and health standards is shared by the departments of Public Safety, Facilities, Environmental Health & Safety and Residence Life. Regular, periodic inspections of student rooms take place during the course of the school year. These inspections may or may not be announced in advance. Rooms and other areas dedicated for resident use must be maintained to a minimum level of cleanliness to protect everyone’s health. Conditions that present a nuisance or jeopardize the general health or well-being of residents will not be allowed to persist in that state. Students who repeatedly fail to maintain their space will be required to contract cleaning services through the college, at the student’s expense. If more than one student is responsible for an area, cleaning costs will be shared by all residents of the area. 13 Safety Guidelines on College Property Using the Residence Halls Safely Decorating and Using Your Room To minimize the risk of fire, please adhere to the following: • F ire ignition sources (halogen lamps, hot glue guns, hair dryers, etc.) should be kept away from any combustible material. Additionally, the room’s heating unit or radiator must be kept clear of combustible material. • If you use posters, wall hangings or other items to decorate your room, wall coverings should not exceed about 30% of your wall’s surface area. All such decorations must be affixed flat against the walls so that flames cannot reach both sides. • Nothing should be placed covering or impeding the efficacy of sprinkler heads, smoke detectors, or light fixtures. Nothing should ever be hung from a sprinkler pipe. •A bsolutely no cloth, paper or other flammable material (including lamp shades) can be hung from the ceiling. Small “window treatments” are permitted, but curtains may only be used if they are verifiably fire retardant. •C andles, oil lamps, incense, fireworks and explosives, melting paraffin or wax, blow torches or any other sources of open flame are not allowed in residence halls. •S tudent rooms should be kept reasonably free of clutter. Do not allow flammable supplies such as twigs, newspaper, cardboard, etc. to accumulate. Student-supplied furniture must be in good condition. Upholstered pieces are limited to one additional seat per resident. •C orrosive or flammable solvents and other such materials should not be used in student rooms (see Chemical Handling for additional information). Electrical Appliances • Cooking is permitted only in designated kitchen areas. When cooking, never leave food unattended. Avoid broiling and beware of smoke and vapors caused while frying as either may trigger the living unit’s smoke detectors. Cooking appliances are not allowed in student sleeping rooms with the exception of one coffee maker or one small, enclosed water heater per room (if the appliance is U.L.-listed). Microwaves are allowed in kitchen areas or, in the Quad, only as part of the combination refrigerator/ microwave units available for rent through the school. •A ny electrical appliances or extension cords used in a residence hall must be Underwriter Laboratories (U.L.)listed and in good working order. Neon lights, halogen torchieres and sun lamps are not allowed under any circumstance. If using halogen lamps with exposed bulbs, be careful to make certain that no flammable materials are close to or can touch the bulbs. • Residents may not add heating or cooling units to their living area, except in the Quad where one compact refrigerator of 4 cubic feet or less is allowed per room. Additional refrigerators are not allowed in the suites in 15 West. •A ny appliance or combination of appliances that overloads circuits is not allowed. Octopus (multi-outlet) plugs and overloaded extension cords should not be used. No extension cords should ever be run under a rug or over a door or window. You may not plug one extension cord into another extension cord. We require the use of extension cords with built-in circuit breakers. •T ampering with or altering circuit breakers, smoke detectors or any part of the electrical system in a residence hall is strictly forbidden, and will automatically incur the minimum life safety fine of $250. Additional Safety Guidelines •N o one should be on any roof or fire escape of any building, at any time, except in an emergency. • Nothing should be dumped, poured, thrown or otherwise disposed of from the windows of any residence hall. To comply with Providence ordinances, residents may not display signs or other objects in windows of residences. •W ater pistols or any similar device that sprays water should not be used in a residence hall. •T he hallways and interior public areas of the residence halls, as well as the courtyards in the Quad, are not to be used for skateboarding, scooters, other wheeled devices or playing sports. • Please contact the Residence Life Office before hosting an organized activity in the upper or lower Quads, the Amphitheater, the Charles Landing pool area or Nickerson Green. •R esidence hall lounges and hallways may not be used as work areas. Designated workrooms should be used for such purpose. •W here kitchens are provided, use is restricted to food preparation. Please clean up after yourself! Weapons Weapons are not allowed in residence halls. The RISD Code of Conduct lists the following as an example of unacceptable behavior: “Using, displaying, or possessing objects or substances whose primary purpose is to cause or threaten harm, such as firearms, pellet guns, ammunition, slingshots, switchblade knives, explosives, or any realistic toy or model of such items, even if otherwise permitted by law; or using any other objects or substances to cause or threaten harm.” 14 Operational Policies College Property Furniture and accessories are provided in various common areas for everyone’s use. Removing these items to your room for private use is an affront to the remainder of the community. If College property belonging in a public area (including signs, as well as furniture) is found in a student room, the items must be returned and a minimum $25 fine will be assessed to each resident of that living unit. Insurance RISD does not assume responsibility, nor carry insurance for loss of, or damage to, personal/rented property of residents due to theft, fire, wind, flood or any other reason. Therefore, the college advises students to maintain their own insurance for coverage of personal/rented possessions. Room Alterations or Painting Students may not paint their rooms or any of its contents. Any construction projects or alterations within student rooms that are attached to the room or its contents are expressly forbidden. Small projects, constructed independent of the room’s structure, may be allowed. Contact your Resident Director with any questions. Room Changes Due to the brief duration of the Pre-College Program, room changes are not allowed except in cases of severe duress or emergency, as determined by Residence Life staff. Students who change rooms without approval will be required to return to their original room assignments. The College reserves the right to change a student’s room assignment at any time and for any reason. Students in shared rooms who find themselves without a roommate are contractually obligated to accept a new roommate at any time. Behavior on the part of the original occupant that discriminates against a newly assigned occupant of the room may result in the reassignment or removal of the original occupant. Room Condition Forms, Check-Out and Closings Each time you check into a new room at RISD you will be provided with a room condition form that provides an inventory of furniture and the condition of the room upon check-in. Please check the form for accuracy and notify your RA of any discrepancies. It will remain on file until you vacate your room. When you vacate a room, your room and its contents are inspected by a member of the Residence Life staff to compare current conditions to those at the time you checked into the room. Necessary charges for damaged or missing items will be assessed. RISD reserves the right to charge for any damages that are not detected until after you have vacated the room. Public area damage charges are not finalized until each building has been vacated. Detailed closing and check-out instructions are distributed to residents at the end of the summer program. Upon check-out, you must return your keys as directed and report any damages that should be billed directly to you and/or your roommate. Room Entry, Inspection or Search Room Entry As stated in your housing contract, the college, at its discretion, may enter and search any room and its contents, including personal possessions, to: 1. verify occupancy 2. perform housekeeping and maintenance functions 3. investigate and/or seize evidence of potential illegal activity or violations of college regulations 4. conduct health and fire safety inspections 5. o r, for any other reason and in any other situation in which the college, in its discretion, deems it necessary to do so in order to protect the interests of the college or the general welfare of one or more of its students. Administrative Entry and Search College staff members may also be authorized to enter and/or conduct an administrative search of a student’s room and its contents. Administrative entries and searches are authorized based upon a reasonable suspicion that evidence of a violation of college policy or law or a threat to health or safety may be present. For example, credible information that there may be weapons, stolen property, illicit drugs/paraphernalia or other items posing a threat of harm to a student (including the individual him/herself) would warrant an administrative entry and search. Authorization for an administrative entry and/or search is normally given by the Dean of Students, or his/her designee, to the staff member requesting the search. Public Safety officers who determine that there may be a danger to an individual’s well-being, such as a medical emergency, may enter a student’s room and/or conduct administrative searches without prior approval, but must notify supervisors and appropriate Student Affairs staff as soon as is reasonably possible. 15 Operational Policies continued An administrative search will seek materials related to the justification for the administrative search, though other items discovered during the conduct of the search that also violate College policy or law or present a threat to health or safety may be noted and/or seized for future disciplinary action. Administrative searches will not be conducted under the direction of police or on their behalf. This in no way limits the jurisdiction or authority of police acting within their legally defined powers. RISD Public Safety officers may accompany law enforcement agents, but do not hold police powers. However, they will often participate in administrative searches as defined above. Room Inspection and Plain Sight Searches When an authorized staff member enters a student room for any of the reasons noted above, the staff member may conduct a visual inspection of the room. If evidence in plain sight suggests a violation of College policy or law or a threat to health or safety, full-time professional Residence Life staff may conduct or authorize more extensive searches. “Plain sight” is meant to include evidence that is readily apparent through sight, sound, smell, touch or similar means. Items discovered during such a search that violate college policies or law or present a threat to health or safety, such as controlled substances without an appropriate medical prescription, weapons, open flame sources, etc., may be disposed of or confiscated. Room Furnishings All furnishings must stay in the student’s room. No storage is available for furniture. Upon check-out, if a resident does not have all of the original furniture that was issued, and/or if it is not INSIDE of the room, he/she will be billed the full cost of a new item. Maintenance or Work Requests All requests for routine maintenance to your room should be directed to your Residence Advisor or the Residence Life Office. Emergency maintenance needs (e.g., broken windows, broken door locks, burst pipes, etc.) should be reported immediately to Public Safety at 454-6376. Maintenance work will be completed as soon as possible. Please remember that maintenance needs for the campus are prioritized. Serious needs are addressed first, and attention to non-critical maintenance requests may therefore be delayed. Also, we encourage students to report maintenance needs of public areas (e.g., bathrooms). If the College-supplied light fixtures in your room need to have a bulb replaced, you should contact your custodian or report the problem to Residence Life. Workrooms Workroom use policies have been developed by the Office of Environmental Health & Safety and are posted in each work area. Projects that are messy or work involving solvents, corrosive substances or flammable materials should be done in these areas or in academic studio areas. Custodial staff clean the work areas each Tuesday morning. Anything remaining and not clearly labeled as in-progress and with the student’s name and room number is removed. Deliberate graffiti or other painting is not permitted in these or any other areas. Spray painting or other work resulting in noxious fumes should be conducted only in workrooms equipped with a spray booth. Spray painting directly on the ground or pavement outside of buildings is not permitted. Lounges The social and TV lounges are provided for the residents’ leisure and entertainment. Using the lounges for work areas is prohibited and violators will be subject to fines and disciplinary action. Residence Hall Kitchens Kitchens (or kitchenettes) are provided for student use in each residence hall. We expect students who use the kitchens to maintain them in a clean, orderly manner. Failure to do so may require participation in a collegemandated cleaning program at the student’s expense. Working on projects, or using the kitchens for purposes other than food preparation, is prohibited. Telephone and Internet Service Each residence hall room receives one local telephone service and a data connection for each resident. Residents must supply their own telephone. The Office of Information Technology (OIT) maintains, administers and services all voice/data connections. Problems with service or equipment should be reported to the OIT Help Desk at 454-6106. The long distance service provider has been chosen by the College and cannot be changed. Students may use calling cards from other long distance carriers. Residents are advised that they are responsible for any telephone calls originating from their room. 16 Academic Policies Class Schedule You will receive your class schedule at In-Person CheckIn. The schedule provides specific information about instructor and classroom assignments. Studio classes meet on days as assigned on your schedule, from 9am to 4pm or 9am to 4:30pm for classes with a Friday schedule to compensate for the No Class day on Friday, July 3. Major studios meet two days per week; two foundation studios each meet one day per week. Critical Studies in Art sections each meet once per week. Financial Obligations + Outstanding Balances Students who have not resolved problems with their accounts (i.e., who have unpaid balances, returned checks or invalid credit accounts) by the end of the second week of the program will be subject to immediate dismissal. Academic and Classroom Performance The transition from high school to college presents challenges as well as opportunities. The Pre-College academic environment gives students the opportunity to learn to self-monitor and self-adjust their behaviors and performance in order to meet the rigors of the college-level curriculum and faculty expectations. Students should behave in a respectful and professional manner in the classroom. Each instructor will outline their expectations for students in their class. Faculty are not expected to continually monitor and address student behavior. Instructors may address a behavioral issue with a student once, and if the behavior or poor performance continues, it will be reflected in the student’s grade and/or the student may receive and Academic Warning and be directed to meet with the Pre-College Coordinator to review the situation. Parents may or may not be contacted at this point. Pre-College instructors are professionals who offer students a wealth of knowledge in their area of expertise. Students should take advantage of this opportunity and ask questions and seek out advice directly with their instructor. If a student is uncertain about course content, an assignment, instructions or the instructor’s current assessment of their performance, it is the responsibility of the student to seek clarification from the instructor. Students should be mindful to make these inquiries in the preferred way the instructor has indicated, e.g., raise of hands during lectures, at individual meetings, during the break, after class, via email, etc. In addition to speaking with instructors directly, students are required to actively participate during group and individual critiques. For many students, speaking about a critical assessment of the their work and the work of their peers is unfamiliar and can be intimidating. This process is critical for artists and designers of all backgrounds in order to better understand and speak about their work. Students will learn a new vocabulary and use terminology that facilitates giving honest and direct feedback. In addition to giving critique, students are expected to receive feedback in a mature and thoughtful manner. Plagiarism Plagiarism is defined as copying someone else’s work or presenting it as your own. Plagiarism, or any other form of academic dishonesty, is a serious offense against the academic ideals of the College and warrants disciplinary action, which may include dismissal. Grades Pre-College students receive a letter grade for each studio course and for Critical Studies in Art. Failure to maintain a passing grade average may result in dismissal. Where possible, warnings will be issued to students in danger of failing. A copy of the warning is sent to parents/guardians. After the conclusion of the Pre-College Program, grades are mailed to your home address. It takes approximately four to six weeks to finalize grades and student accounts; please do not call requesting grades prior to September 14, 2015. The Privacy Act of 1978 prohibits CE staff from giving grades over the phone. Grades are withheld from students who owe damage charges, library fines, key charges, RISD Store bills, or any other fees until the outstanding accounts are settled. Students should be aware that policies concerning advanced placement and/or waivers of high school or college courses are determined by the student’s home academic institution and based on its own criteria. Students should retain copies of all Pre-College course syllabi to present to other institutions to assist in their assessment of course content for consideration of course waivers or acceptance as credit. For more information, please contact your home institution. Grade Review and Change To request an academic grade review, first ask the instructor for a verbal explanation of the grade. If you do not have individual contact information for your instructor, contact him or her through the CE office. If you are not satisfied by the instructor’s explanation or have additional questions, send a letter outlining questions and/or objections to the faculty member, and a copy to the CE Associate Director 17 Academic Policies continued for Student Operations and Services. The instructor will then send you a written response and forward a copy to the CE Associate Director for Student Operations and Services. Grades are subject to revision by the instructor, with the approval of the CE Associate Director for Student Operations and Services, through November 20, 2015. After this date, all grades become a permanent part of the academic record and cannot be changed. For practical reasons, Incompletes are not granted for Pre-College courses without the written permission of the Pre-College Program Coordinator and the CE Associate Director for Student Operations and Services. Transcripts A transcript is an official record of grades, often requested by institutions to which a student is applying for admittance. Transcripts are not processed until grades are sent out, approximately four to six weeks after the program ends. For a transcript of your coursework, send your written request with the following information, plus $5 per transcript requested, payable by check, money order or credit card (Visa/MC only). • student’s name at the time of enrollment • course / program • the year student attended • telephone number • c ontact name, address (including department) and zip code where the transcript is to be sent Mail requests to: Transcripts RISD Continuing Education Two College Street Providence, RI 02903-2787 Please allow two to three weeks for processing. If you must meet a specific deadline, state it in the letter of request. Transcripts are not mailed without full payment and the complete address of the recipient. Withdrawals + Refunds To withdraw officially from the Pre-College Program, submit written notification to the CE Associate Director for Student Operations and Services in the RISD|CE office, in person, or by mail or fax. For the current refund schedule, please refer to the “Expenses” section of the RISD PreCollege website at precollege.risd.edu Refunds take six weeks to process. Refunds for payments made by MasterCard or VISA are credited to the account that was charged. Failure to properly withdraw from the program results in a permanent grade of “F” on the student’s record. RISD refunds tuition and fee payments in full for applications that are not accepted, or if registration is closed. No tuition or other fees are refunded to students who are asked to leave the program for a violation of school policies or regulations. Recommendations Students often request letters of recommendation for college admission from Pre-College instructors. Students should make arrangements with instructors prior to the end of the program to review their policy on providing letters of recommendation. RISD|CE staff may not be able to release faculty contact information. Notice to People with Disabilities Rhode Island School of Design Continuing Education attempts to make its classes, programs, events and services accessible by providing reasonable and appropriate accommodations. If you need accommodations to participate in any class, program or event offered by RISD|CE, please contact Brittany Boyne, Coordinator of Disability Support Services at 401 454-6600 or bboyne@risd.edu. Arrangements for all accommodations requested less than two weeks before the start of the program/course(s) cannot be guaranteed, and many accommodations take time to arrange. It is in your best interest to make your formal requests as early as possible to ensure accommodations are in place prior to the start of the program/ course(s). Failure to do so might limit our availability to meet your needs. Learn more at risd.edu/students/wellness/disability_support. Please note that modifications cannot be made to program or course curriculum. If you need access to the RISD Continuing Education offices at 345 South Main Street, Providence, please contact a Registration Assistant at 401 454-6201 or cemail@risd. edu for further assistance. Attendance Policies Program Attendance The RISD Pre-College program is an intense academic immersion experience that requires student’s full participation. In addition to assignments given during class, each course requires extensive research, study and homework to be accomplished outside of class time. Students should not make outside commitments or summer plans that interfere with their ability to focus on all aspects of the program. 18 Academic Policies continued In order to be considered for successful program completion, students are required to attend the entire six weeks of the program, until Check-Out Day. The last week of class consists of final critiques and presentations and student exhibitions and shows, in which student work is exhibited throughout the campus. Participation in Finals Critique Week (all classes) and the Student Exhibitions and Shows is required in order to complete the program and receive transcripts. Students should plan on being on campus through the end of the day on Friday, August 7, 2015 in order to attend their last class and collect their artwork from the exhibitions. Students, parents, guardians and family members should plan their travel arrangements accordingly. Final Check-Out is Saturday, August 8 at 12:00noon. All students must be checked out of their residence hall room by this time. Please Note: Students may check out of their room earlier than the Saturday Final Check-Out (with their parent/guardian oversight and consent). However, students are still required to attend all final classes and must be available to remove artwork from the student exhibitions on Friday, August 7 between 2:30pm - 5:30pm. Students may not remove artwork from galleries before 2:30pm on Friday. Any artwork not picked up by 5:30pm Friday, August 7 will be discarded. A note to parents, guardians, family members and friends of students: The final week of class is an especially intensive time and students are highly focused on developing and presenting their final projects–right through the last day of class. We welcome you to come to Providence as your travel plans allow, but please be mindful that students need to keep their attention on their studies during this time. We ask that you respect the student’s time and energy and please keep distractions to a minimum. Please do come celebrate with everyone on the evening of Wednesday, August 5 so that you can see the great work completed by students. The Majors Exhibition and the Foundations Exhibition continue through Friday, August 7 at 2:30pm. Class Attendance RISD attendance policy requires students to attend all classes regularly and punctually. Participation and attendance are important factors in gaining the most from the program. Absences and tardiness are recorded daily on each student’s record and are considered by faculty when they assign final grades. Three (3) unexcused absenses will result in dismissal from the program. Missed Classes + Assignments Arrangements to make up missed class time or missed assignments should be made directly between the student and instructor. The Summer Office is a resource for advice in speaking to faculty about missed assignments or for help locating faculty between weekly class meetings. Unexcused Absences After two unexcused absences, the student is subject to disciplinary action by the College, and parents/guardians are notified. Three (3) unexcused absences will result in dismissal from the program. Medical Absences Students with illnesses that require medical assessment or treatment are encouraged to visit the Office of Health Services. Students who require emergency treatment should contact the Office of Public Safety. While instructors are sensitive to the needs of students requiring medical care and are open to working with students to arrange for completion of any missed work, students who are absent from class for medical reasons are still required to contact their instructors directly to make up any missed assignments as described above. The Summer Office is notified daily of those students who have visited the Office of Health Services. Students will need a note from Health Services to obtain an excused absence from class. Failure to do so will result in an unexcused absence. Any student who misses or anticipates missing class for a week or more for medical reasons should contact the Summer Office for advice on continuing in the six-week program. Excused Tardiness The Residence Life Office, Summer Office and Office of Health Services can write a note explaining tardiness to class if a student has been detained by that office and is returning directly to class. (Reasons might include a disciplinary meeting with staff, a scheduled medical exam or an administrative appointment.) However, these situations are rare and should be avoided by both staff and students whenever possible. Although given a documented reason for tardiness, students in this situation are still responsible for making up missed assignments as described above. Absence for Family Events Every effort will be made to assist students who need 19 Academic Policies continued to leave the program for reasons of bereavement. Students who are able to return and complete the program are encouraged to meet with their instructors to make up missed assignments as described above. Students needing assistance in this matter should visit the Summer Office. Students may not miss class to attend weddings, birthdays or other events such as family vacations, unless these events fall on a weekend for which the student has parental/guardian approval to leave campus. In order to be considered as having completed the program and eligible to receive transcripts and letters of recommendations, students must attend all final classes. If an extreme event requires missing the final class meeting, prior approval must be made with the Pre-College Coordinator. Upon approval of the Pre-College Coordinator, the student is responsible to make arrangements for the completion and grading of final projects with the instructor. These arrangements should be made well in advance of the final class. Please note: family events or previous flight arrangements do not warrant missing final class(es). *Students seeking voluntary withdrawal from the PreCollege program, for reasons other than an emergency, must do so only during Summer Office hours (9:00am - 4:30pm). If student wishes to leave the program during non-academic hours (evening and/or weekend) student must wait until the Summer Office reopens and the PreCollege Coordinator or their designee is available to meet and review the situation. *Students requiring voluntary withdrawal, due to emergency or extreme circumstances, should also follow the above listed protocol. However, if the student must leave during non-academic hours, student should contact the Residence Life Administrator On Call, who may be reached through Public Safety, to make arrangements. In this case, written consent, signed by parent and/or guardian, must be received by the Residence Life Administrator On Call, prior to the student leaving campus. Voluntary Withdrawal from Program Students wishing to leave the RISD Pre-College program early must adhere to the following protocol: • Discuss intention and reason for leaving with the PreCollege Coordinator or their designee in the Summer Office. •W ritten consent, signed by parent/guardian, must be received by the Summer Office and submitted to the Pre-College Coordinator or their designee.* •O btain Voluntary Program Withdrawal Permission Form from the Summer Office. •M ake necessary travel arrangements to go home. • I nternational students seeking to leave the program early must also contact the Office of International Student Services and follow the proper procedures in alignment with the conditions of your student/travel visa •N otify Office of Residence Life of intention and reason for leaving. Submit copy of Voluntary Program Withdrawal Permission Form. Obtain permission from Residence Life to vacate your residence hall room (see procedures in “Check-out” section of Student Handbook). •A fter vacating room, turn in your ID Card/key to Residence Life. •O nce student ID has been submitted to Public Safety, student must leave campus. 20 Facilities + Activities Please see page 26 for facilities’ summer hours of operation. Information regarding hours of operation, as well as available resources and policies and procedures, at these facilities is subject to change. are also scheduled. Other events from past summers have included open studio nights; RA workshops in juggling, Polaroid transfers and bookbinding; and Foosball tournaments. RISD|CE Computer Labs Several computer labs are available to summer students. For the most up-to-date information regarding lab hours and specifications, please visit http://celabs.risd.edu. Summer Faculty Exhibition A show of selected work by RISD summer faculty members will be on view at Woods-Gerry Gallery beginning Tuesday, July 7. The show officially opens Thursday, July 10 with a 5-7pm reception; refreshments will be served, and everyone is encouraged to attend. The show will remain in the gallery through Thursday, July 23. Fleet Library at RISD The Fleet Library at RISD is located in 15 West. The library collections include many outstanding resources in the fine and applied arts, architecture and design. In addition to the book, videotape, DVD and magazine collections in the open stacks, there are Special Collections, including rare books, artists’ books and older periodicals on the second floor. Pre-College students may access the library’s materials. Although Pre-College students may not borrow these materials, they are encouraged to use them in the library throughout their stay at RISD. Reference librarians are available to provide assistance with research and projects. RISD Museum of Art The RISD Museum of Art boasts a world-class collection of more than 84,000 objects tracing the history of art from ancient Egypt to the present. Pre-College students may visit the museum free of charge upon presentation of their ID card. Nature Lab The Edna Lawrence Nature Lab provides a wealth of natural history resources that include more than 80,000 prepared specimens, books, microscopes and imaging systems, as well as live plants and animals. The Nature Lab is located on the first and ground floors of the Waterman Building. Students may use objects in the Nature Lab, but may not check them out. Weekend Activities A calendar of extracurricular events will be distributed at orientation on Check-In Day. Weekend events and excursions are planned for Pre-College students throughout the program. Specific details will be announced weekly. In the past, students have visited places such as Rhode Island’s beaches, historic Newport and the Boston Museum of Fine Arts. Costs for these trips are covered by tuition, but students may choose to bring additional spending money. Evening Activities RISD presents current, avant-garde and classic films free of charge weekly throughout the summer. Weekly presentations by summer faculty and visiting artists and designers Pre-College Student Exhibitions The summer culminates with the annual Pre-College Exhibitions – four concurrent events for students, their parents, families and friends, held in three separate exhibition spaces on the RISD campus. The Majors Exhibition showcases pieces produced in the studios of all 21 majors; the Fashion Majors Show highlights wearable art created by fashion design students; the Video Screenings show the work of Film/Video and Animation majors; and the Foundations Exhibition presents work from Drawing Foundations and Design Foundations classes. All students, faculty and parents/guardians are invited to attend the exhibition openings on Wednesday, August 5, from 5-8pm, and the Video Screenings on Thursday, August 6, from 5:30-8:30pm. The Majors Exhibition and the Foundations Exhibition continue through Friday, August 7 at 2pm. Students are responsible for picking up work between 2:30 and 5:30pm on Friday, August 7. Students may not remove artwork from galleries prior to 2:30pm on Friday, August 7. Work cannot be stored or shipped. ANY WORK NOT PICKED UP BY 5:30PM ON FRIDAY, AUGUST 7 WILL BE DISCARDED. Athletic Facilities at Brown University Brown’s athletic facilities, including track, tennis courts, an Olympic-size swimming pool, and weight room, are available, for a fee, for summer student use. For further information, call the Brown University Ticket Office at 401 863-2773. Entertainment Summer students are encouraged to take advantage of Providence’s rich cultural resources. Nearby theaters exhibit foreign, classic and first-run films. In addition, many shops and galleries are located within walking distance. Students are encouraged to check the website for the Providence Warwick Convention and Visitors Bureau at www.goprovidence.com for information on entertainment and cultural opportunities, as well as a calendar of events. 21 RHODE ISLAND SCHOOL OF DESIGN PRE-COLLEGE CODE OF STUDENT CONDUCT All students participating in the RISD Pre-College program are required to comply with ALL Pre-College program policies and regulations, as well as all RISD policies and regulations; which include but are not limited to the Pre-College Code of Student Conduct and Residence Life Program Policies. I. Purpose As participants in the RISD Pre-College Program, we are engaged in the mutual pursuit of both academic and artistic excellence and social responsibility. The purpose of this Pre-College Code of Student Conduct is to establish standards for the ways in which we interact with each other in that pursuit and the procedures and consequences for dealing with instances in which those standards are not met. The Code is neither a criminal nor a civil code and does not operate like one. Our expectations for our fellow participants are a significantly higher standard of conduct than the bare minimum prescribed by law; conduct that is legal may nevertheless still be unacceptable within the bounds of our community. The standard of proof required is a preponderance of evidence, i.e., the evidence demonstrates that it is more likely than not that the conduct occurred. This standard is often referred to as “50% plus a feather.” The standards, procedures, and consequences set forth in the Pre-College Code are intended to serve primarily not as a punitive system, but, rather, as an extension of RISD’s educational mission to guide students in their growth as members of the RISD and broader communities. II. Applicability The Code applies to the on-campus conduct of all students. The Code also applies to off-campus conduct of students that, in RISD’s judgment, involves or affects RISD or other members of the RISD community, such as conduct in connection with: A. A cademic work or other RISD-related educational activities and experiences, such as class projects and field trips; B. A ctivities sponsored, conducted, or authorized by RISD or its student organizations; C. A ctivities that cause or threaten harm to the health, safety, well-being, or property of RISD or members of the RISD community, including the student him- or herself; or D. A ctivities that unreasonably disturb the peace and privacy of the RISD community. The Code applies to all such conduct by a student in the Pre-College Program. Moreover, RISD continues to have authority to administer the Code with respect to any such conduct by a student while a student in the Pre-College Program, even if the student subsequently completes the Pre-College Program, withdraws, takes leave, or is otherwise absent from RISD, and even if RISD does not learn of such conduct until after the student completes the PreCollege Program, withdraws, takes leave, or is otherwise absent from RISD. Students also continue to be subject to federal, state, and local laws while at RISD. While those laws are separate and independent from the Code and impose different standards, violations of the law may also constitute violations of the Code. In such instances, RISD may take action under the Code independently of any other, legal proceeding involving the same conduct and may impose consequences for violation of the Code even if such other proceeding is not yet resolved or is resolved in the student’s favor. III. Definitions As used in the Code: A. “ Campus” means all lands, buildings, and facilities owned, leased, operated, or used by RISD. B. “ Student” means an individual who has paid an acceptance fee to participate in the Pre-College Program. For purposes of the Code, “student” status begins at the time of such payment, even though the student has not yet arrived on campus or commenced instruction, and continues until such time as the student completes the Pre-College Program, formally and permanently withdraws, or is expelled. A student who has been suspended continues to be considered a “student” for purposes of the Code. C. “ Members of the RISD community” means RISD PreCollege and other students, faculty, staff, volunteers, and agents; visitors to the RISD campus; and people and entities within the vicinity of the RISD campus. IV. Standards of Conduct RISD expects its students to conduct themselves in recognition that they are members of a community engaged in the mutual pursuit of academic and artistic excellence and social responsibility and, therefore, to comply not 22 RHODE ISLAND SCHOOL OF DESIGN PRE-COLLEGE CODE OF STUDENT CONDUCT continued only with base legal requirements, but also with additional, higher standards that enable and promote that pursuit. Towards that end, all students must: A.Comply with all federal, state, and local laws applicable to their activities; and B.Comply with all general RISD rules and policies applicable to their activities, such as RISD’s academic misconduct policy, Residence Life rules, dining regulations, computer use policy, policy on discriminatory harassment, alcohol and substance abuse policy (zerotolerance), and environmental health and studio safety rules; and C.Not engage, or attempt to engage, in any other form of conduct that they reasonably should know is unacceptable within the RISD community. Representative, but not exclusive, examples of such unacceptable conduct include: 1. I nterference with teaching, learning, and other activities – Disrupting, obstructing, or interfering with the proper conduct of teaching and learning, other RISD-related activities, or other legitimate activities of other members of the RISD community, or breaching the peace of other members of the RISD community. Legitimate criticism or other statement of opinion, expressed in a respectful manner, is not a violation of this provision. 2.Harm to others – Engaging in harassing, abusive, threatening, intimidating, endangering, fear-provoking, dishonest, deceptive, coercive, or harmful behavior toward others. Legitimate criticism or other statement of opinion, expressed in a respectful manner, is not a violation of this provision. 3.Sexual misconduct – Engaging in any form of sexual contact or conduct with another without that person’s clear, knowing, and voluntary consent. Sexual misconduct can occur between people of the same or different genders. For purposes of this provision, (a) it is the responsibility of the person seeking to initiate sexual contact or conduct to affirmatively obtain such consent, not of the intended recipient of such contact or conduct to affirmatively deny such consent, and (b) valid consent cannot be obtained from a person whose ability to make decisions is obviously substantially impaired by alcohol, drugs, or other intoxicants or by mental or physical condition; who is unaware that the sexual contact or conduct is being committed; or who is compelled or coerced to grant consent by force, threat of force, deception, or supervisory or disciplinary authority. 4.Weapons – Using, displaying, or possessing objects or substances whose primary purpose is to cause or threaten harm, such as firearms, pellet guns, ammunition, slingshots, switchblade knives, explosives, or any realistic toy or model of such items, even if otherwise permitted by law; or using any other objects or substances to cause or threaten harm. 5.Drugs, alcohol, and other harmful substances** – Using, possessing, or distributing, or voluntarily remaining in the presence of others who are using, possessing, or distributing, drugs or drug paraphernalia, alcohol, or other harmful substances in a manner that is prohibited by law or RISD policy, that is for purposes other than those for which they are intended, or that otherwise is potentially harmful to oneself or others. **NOTE: Pre-College has a policy of ZERO-TOLERANCE for such student involvement with drugs and alcohol, regardless of whether the student is involved directly or only by remaining in the presence of others involved, and regardless of whether the violation occurs on or off campus. Students found responsible for violating the PreCollege Code of Student Conduct in this regard will be immediately dismissed from the program and required to promptly leave campus. 6.Harm to property – Stealing, destroying, damaging, or misusing the property or services of others, or possessing or using others’ property or services without their authorization. 7.Unauthorized entry – Entering or remaining in RISD buildings, facilities, or other premises, or possessing, duplicating, or using keys or key cards to any RISD buildings, facilities or other premises, without, or in excess of, appropriate authorization from RISD. 8.Failure to comply with authority – Failing to comply with the instructions or admonitions of RISD officials, obstructing them in the course of performing their duties, or refusing to provide them with identification when requested. 9.Dishonest conduct – Furnishing false information or making a false report to RISD officials, or falsifying, altering, or misusing RISD records. 10. Curfew – Violating, the curfew for Pre-College students, which runs from Sunday through Thursday night from 11pm to 5am, and Friday and Saturday nights from midnight to 5am. Every student is required to be in his/ her individual residence hall room at the start of curfew each evening so that attendance may be checked. A student with 3 curfew violations will be dismissed from the Pre-College Program. 23 RHODE ISLAND SCHOOL OF DESIGN PRE-COLLEGE CODE OF STUDENT CONDUCT continued 11. Interference with Code administration – Refusing to participate in, interfering with, or retaliating against anyone for participating in the administration of the Code. 12. Noncompliance – Failing to comply with the terms of any consequences imposed under the Code or any behavioral contracts entered into under or apart from the Code. V. Pre-College Student Conduct Process & Procedures Because the purposes of the Code are different from the purposes of law, the procedures by which the Code is implemented are, by design, more informal and less adversarial than those of a court. The following procedures generally will be followed in reviewing and determining allegations of misconduct under the Code. At RISD’s discretion, however, these procedures may be supplemented or modified as appropriate to the situation. Code or program violations, including but not limited to: environmental health and safety; curfew and behavior are adjudicated by the Area Coordinator for Pre-College, or his/her designee, in accordance with Residence Life procedures: 1) Students alleged to be in violation of the Code will be contacted by the Area Coordinator or his/her designee via letter sent to their residence hall room within 24 hours of violation notifying them of the violation and requiring them to schedule a meeting with the appropriate staff member. • In some cases it will be necessary to retrieve a student from class without 24 hour notice; in these instances the Area Coordinator (AC), Assistant Director for Residence Life (AD), and the Pre-College Coordinator (PC) will be in contact. Student may be asked to appear in Residence Life via note or verbal notification by instructor, Summer Office staff, or any Designee of AD, AC, or PC Coordinator. • Area Coordinator (AC) or designee will meet with student, discuss student code of conduct and process and allow student to discuss their involvement in the alleged violation. will make a decision as to what the appropriate outcome or sanction should be for the student. The sanction can be given in the meeting to the student and followed up in writing or delivered in writing within 24 hours of the meeting. Residence Life or Pre-College staff may at any time also contact the student’s parents/guardians to notify them of the violation(s). Possible sanctions include but are not limited to: i) A formal written warning ii) Curfew restriction, potentially with floor or room restriction iii) Educational or work assignment (project, presentation, service, mandatory class or instruction, etc.) iv) Restrictions on future activities or field-trip participation v) Referral to the Pre-College office for a meeting that could lead to suspension, probation or ultimately dismissal from the program 3) Code, program or academic violations, including but not limited to: illegal drugs, alcohol or any other illegal behavior; repeat violations of behavior, environmental health and safety or curfew policies that have previously been addressed by Residence Life Staff; will be processed by the Pre-College Coordinator. The procedure for the processing such violations is as follows: • The student will be given notice to report to a designated office at a designated time • The student will meet with a member/members of the Pre-College Coordinator or designee, to discuss the student’s involvement in the incident. If the student is found to have committed the violation, the student will be dismissed from the program. • If the student is dismissed from the program, the student’s parents/legal guardians will be notified immediately • Students generally will be given 24 hours to vacate RISD property (clean out studio and residence hall room if applicable). However, RISD reserves the right to alter this timeline at any point if in its sole discretion it deems an alteration appropriate. 4) All decisions are final, and no appeals will be granted. 2) Area Coordinator or designee, based on the meeting with the student and information/evidence available, 24 RHODE ISLAND SCHOOL OF DESIGN TITLE IX INFORMATION Rhode Island School of Design is committed to maintaining a positive learning, working and living environment and will not tolerate acts of sexual harassment, sexual violence or acts of retaliation against or by any employee or student. When sexual harassment or sexual violence has occurred and is brought to the attention of RISD, we will take steps to end the harassment or violence, prevent its reoccurence, and address its effects. Learn more about RISD’s commitment to Title IX: http://sexualmisconduct.risd.edu Please contact our Title IX Coordinator for more information or to file a complaint: Sarah Caggiano, Title IX Coordinator 20 Washington Place, Room 435 Phone: 401.454.6689 Email: scaggian@risd.edu 25 Summer Hours + Directory Continuing Education / Summer Office 345 South Main Street, 2nd floor Monday–Friday: 8:30am–5pm Closed weekends and July 3 Phone: 454-6200 (for Pre-College registration and payment information) Summer Office Phone: 401-454-6550 (in season) Summer Office Phone: 401-454-6215 (off-season) Summer Office Fax: 401-454-6218 (no personal faxes please) Fleet Library at RISD 15 Westminster Street Monday–Thursday: 8:30am–9pm Friday: 8:30am–4:30pm Closed weekends and July 3 Phone: 401-709-5900 Health Services Homer Hall, Residence Life Quad Monday–Friday: 7:30am-5:00pm Phone: 401-454-6625 ID Office 48 Waterman Street Monday–Thursday: 7:30am–3:30pm Friday: 7:30am–1:30pm Closed weekends and July 3 Phone: 401-454-6664 Intercultural Student Engagement International Student Services Carr Haus, 2nd floor 210 Benefit Street Monday–Friday: 8:30am–4:30pm Closed weekends and July 3 Phone: 401-277-4957 Mail Room Window Design Center, 30 North Main Street Monday–Thursday: 11:30am–3:30pm Friday: 11:30am–1pm Closed weekends and July 3 Mail Room Fax: 401-454-6320 (To accept personal faxes, include your name and mailbox number.) The Met 30 Waterman Street, Residence Life Quad Monday–Friday: 7–9am, 11:30am–2pm, 4:30–7:30pm Saturday + Sunday: 10am–2pm, 4:30–7:30pm Phone: 401-454-6360 Nature Lab Waterman Building, 13 Waterman Street Monday–Thursday: 9am–10pm Friday: 9am–6pm Saturday: 9am–6pm; Sunday: 12–6pm Closed month of August Phone: 401-454-6451 The Portfolio Café 15 Westminster Street Monday–Friday: 7–9am and 11am-1:30pm Closed weekends and July 3 Public Safety Office South Hall, 30 Waterman Street 24 hours a day, 7 days a week Phone: 401-454-6376 Emergency: 401-454-6666 (on campus) Residence Life Office South Hall, 30 Waterman Street Monday-Friday: 8:30am-4:30pm Closed weekends Phone: 401-454-6650 Fax: 401-454-6382 RISD Museum of Art 224 Benefit Street Tuesday–Sunday: 10am–5pm Every Thursday: 10am–9pm Closed Mondays and July 3 Phone: 401-454-6500 RISD Store Design Center, 30 North Main Street Monday–Friday: 8:30am–7pm Saturday and Sunday: 10am–5pm Special hours for Check-In Weekend: Saturday: 10am–7pm; Sunday: 10am–5pm Phone: 401-454-6464 RISD Store 3D Bank Building, 27 North Main Street Monday–Friday: 9am–5pm Closed weekends and July 3 Phone: 401-454-6354 Title IX Coordinator 20 Washington Place, Room 435 Phone: 401-454-6689 RISD Pre-College Calendar Check-In Day Saturday, June 27, 9am-2:30pm Student Orientation Saturday, June 27, 3pm NOTE: Student attendance is mandatory. Family Reception Saturday, June 27, 3pm Classes Begin Monday, June 29 Independence Day Holiday, observed Friday, July 3 Offices closed; no classes held. Summer Faculty Exhibition Opening Reception Thursday, July 9, 5-7pm Finals Critique Week August 3-7 NOTE: Student attendance is mandatory. Pre-College Exhibitions Opening and Fashion Show Wednesday, August 5, 5-8pm Gallery Hours: Thursday, August 6, 10am-6pm Friday, August 7, 10am-2:30pm Pre-College Film/Video and Animation Screenings Thursday, August 6, 5:30-8:30pm Artwork Pick-up Friday, August 7, 2:30pm-5:30pm Check-Out Day * Saturday, August 8 * Final Check-Out is Saturday, August 8 at 12:00 noon. All students must be checked out of their residence hall by this time. Please Note: Students may check out of their room earlier than the Saturday Final Check-Out (with their parent/guardian oversight and consent). However, students are still required to attend all final classes and must be available to remove artwork from the student exhibitions on Friday, August 7 between 2:30pm - 5:30pm. Students may not remove artwork from galleries prior to 2:30pm on Friday, August 7. Any artwork not picked up by 5:30pm on Friday, August 7 will be discarded. © 2015, Rhode Island School of Design Continuing Education
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