2018 Special Groups Summer Housing
Acknowledgement
Policies
Teaching Institute in Museum Education residents are responsible for knowing and adhering to the Rights and
Responsibilities for ACE, APSI, and TIME. These rights and responsibilities, which are subject to change from time to time,
can be found at: saic.edu/teacherprograms > Forms and Downloads. Specific policies are listed below.
Alcohol
Residence hall policies concerning the consumption of alcohol comply with the Illinois State Liquor Law. If you are under 21
years of age, it is illegal in the State of Illinois for you to possess or consume any alcoholic beverage. Residents must adhere
to the following policies:
-Alcoholic beverages may not, under any circumstances be used by, possessed by, or distributed to any person under 21 years
of age.
-Open containers of alcohol are not permitted in any public/common areas of the residence hall.
-Multi-quart containers (kegs, etc), are not allowed in the residence halls.
Drugs
Federal and State laws prohibit the possession, manufacture, distribution and use of certain drugs, drug paraphernalia, and
narcotics. Any resident known to be possessing, using, abusing, manufacturing, or distributing illegal drugs or drug
paraphernalia may be expelled from the residence hall and/or SAIC, and may be referred to the appropriate authorities for
prosecution. This paragraph shall also apply to the abuse or misuse of any over-the- counter medication or prescription
medication.
Smoking & Fire Safety
In compliance with state and local laws, smoking is completely prohibited in all SAIC buildings, including residence halls
and classroom buildings. Residents are not permitted to smoke in residence hall rooms, classrooms, common areas, or
anywhere else in SAIC buildings. Hookahs are not allowed in the residence hall. Smoking is also prohibited within 15 feet of
the entrance to all SAIC buildings. To ensure that any potential risk of fire is eliminated, residents are not permitted to tamper
with fire safety equipment, burn candles, leave cooking unattended, and have open element appliances.
Windows
The Resident must not tamper with the window safety equipment (including but not limited to window screens and window
blocks) in the residence hall, nor allow any guest or visitor to tamper with the window safety equipment. Any issues
concerning the proper operation of window safety equipment and/or damage to screens or window safety equipment must be
immediately reported to Residence Life. Hanging items in the window or throwing objects from a window is strictly
prohibited. Residents may not place signs in or on their windows. Contact a Residence Life or Campus Security staff member
immediately if your window or screen is not secured.
Acknowledgement + Agreement
By signing below, I acknowledge that I have read and understand these policies and further agree that I shall abide by them
while living at SAIC. I further acknowledge and agree that, in the event that I violate any applicable law and/or the above
stated policies, SAIC may, in its sole discretion, impose sanctions against me, including but not limited to expulsion from the
residence hall.