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Siena Heights University and abide by University parking and traffic regulations. Students, faculty and staff members who park vehicles on the Adrian campus must properly display the appropriate approved parking permit. Parking lots are designated by permit type and a campus parking map is available at http://www.sienaheights.edu/parking. Student Permits are available for purchase online with a credit or debit card at http://www.sienaheights.edu/parking or by cash and check at the Welcome Center located in Ledwidge Hall. Violators of the parking rules and regulations are subject to warnings, penalties and appropriate disciplinary and/or administrative action. Violations may be subject to fines, tows and related charges, wheel locks and/or loss of parking privileges. Siena Heights University assumes no responsibility for the care and/or protection of any vehicle, or its contents at any time it is operated or parked on campus. Parking is on a first come basis, the University does not guarantee parking availability. Parking on the streets within the City of Adrian is enforced by the City. For questions about parking contact the Department of Public Safety at 517-263-0731 or [email protected]. Residence Life (Ledwidge, 1st floor, 517-264-7170) The Office of Residence Life has a strong commitment to creating an environment in the residence halls that will assist students in their growth and development. Effort is made to create an environment that encourages academic excellence, social competence, independence, and an appreciation of community living. The Residence Life Staff will provide programming, guidance, and support to their residents. When these activities are combined with the active participation of the residents, the halls become more than just places to sleep; they become living and learning environments. Full-time freshmen, sophomores, and juniors are required to live on campus unless they are approved to be exempt from living on campus. All housing exemptions must be approved by the Assistant Director of Residence Life in advance of each academic year. Resident students live in Archangelus Hall, Ledwidge Hall, Campus Village, and St. Catherine Hall. The residence halls are staffed by Resident Assistants (RAs) and the apartments are staffed by Community Living Assistants (CLAs) who are supervised by the Director of Residence Life and a Residence Hall Director who resides on campus. The Saints Guide and Student Code of Conduct outline each resident’s responsibility to their living community and the University. A variety of room types are available. These rooms are secured through the housing selection process for returning students and on a space-available basis for freshmen students. Upon acceptance to the University and application to reside on campus, students must pay a housing deposit. Contact the Office of Residence Life for additional details on housing deposits and assignments. Restorative Justice and Conflict Resolution (University Center, The Hub, 517-264-7196) The Center for Restorative Justice and Conflict Resolution provides services and resources for everyone in the Siena Heights University community to help them to resolve conflicts and address harms, needs, and obligations in ways that repair and strengthen relationships and the University community. Whether it is a conflict resolution or restorative justice issue, the goals are to provide participants with a safe, structured opportunity with a trained facilitator to improve the situation at hand. Referrals to the Center for resources and services come from Student Conduct, Counseling Center, Campus Ministry, Residence Life, University Athletics, Public Safety, administrators, faculty, staff, students, students’ organizations, and self-referrals. Student Code of Conduct Siena Heights University recognizes students as mature adults who are given freedom balanced with respect for self and others. The Student Code of Conduct (among other information in the Siena Heights’ resource guides) is put in place to outline the necessary behavior to be successful at Siena Heights in addition to academic success. Students who allegedly violate any policies within the Code of Conduct may be subject to student conduct action. Sanctions range from an educational conversation to expulsion. For questions about the Saints Guide and Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog 2016-2018 357