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Welcome to the UC Washington Center

Meet the dedicated staff members of UC Washington Center's Residential Services, including the Building Manager and Community Assistants. Learn about office hours and access items for residents.

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Welcome to the UC Washington Center

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  1. Welcome to the UC Washington Center

  2. RESIDENTIAL SERVICES STAFF Mac Hamlett, Building Manager mac.hamlett@ucdc.edu Resident Director vacant Alverta Scott, Student Services alverta.scott@ucdc.edu Anahe Hartounian, Auxiliary Services anahe.hartounian@ucdc.edu Alma Gomez, Community Assistant alma.gomez@ucdc.edu David Clark, Community Assistant david.clark@ucdc.edu Pauline Cao, Community Assistant pauline.cao@ucdc.edu

  3. RESIDENCE LIFE OFFICE HOURS Monday – Friday 2pm – 6pm 8pm – 9:30pm Saturday 6:30pm – 8pm

  4. YOUR ACCESS ITEMS • Apartment Key • Gives access to apartment, room and mailbox • Access Card • Operates the elevator, stairwell and outside doors • Front doors are locked nights and weekends • If you forget your Access Card you can still use the elevator to get to the lobby • ID Card • Must be shown to security EVERY time you come in the building • It also serves as proof of your residency • Failure to Show ID 1st offense $5 charge 2nd offense $10 charge 3rd offense $15 charge 4th offense $20 charge and judicial hearing 

  5. DRINK RESPONSIBLY What is a drink? • One 12 oz. beer • One ounce of 80 Proof liquor or • One 4-5 oz glass of wine. BOTTOM LINE: Not all "drinks" are alike Moderate drinking means for females 1 drink a day, and for men, 2 drinks a day In order to stay in control you should not drink more than one drink per hour (http://www.brad21.org/what_is_a_drink.html)

  6. ALCOHOL POISONING: A MEDICAL EMERGENCYHOW CAN YOU TELL IF SOMEONE IS ABOUT TO BECOME A VICTIM OF ALCOHOL POISONING? PASSING OUT DOESN'T MEAN SLEEPING IT OFF Signs and Symptoms: • Unconscious or semi consciousness • Slow respiration (breaths) of eight or less per minute or lapses between breaths of more than eight seconds • Cold, clammy, pale or bluish skin • What to do: Call 24-hour Emergency Line: 202-415-9275 and 911 • If you have concerns please call the emergency line-we are here to help! (http://www.brad21.org/what_is_a_drink.html)

  7. SEXUAL HARASSMENT Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination that violates Title IX. • Unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature constitutes sexual harassment when submission to or rejection of this conduct explicitly or implicitly affects an individual's employment, unreasonably interferes with an individual's work performance or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment. • It is helpful for the victim to directly inform the harasser that the conduct is unwelcome and must stop. The victim should use any employer complaint mechanism or grievance system available.

  8. YOUR CONDUCT • Violations of our housing policies will be forwarded to your home campus • Any violation to the Housing Code of Conduct will be placed in your permanent file • Failure to pay fines or replacement costs can result in a freeze on your campus account (i.e. transcripts, class registration, diplomas)

  9. KNOW THE RULES Handbook available at www.ucdc.edu. • Alcohol • No possession, transportation (in plain view), or consumption of open containers will be allowed in common or public areas by any person, regardless of age. • Quiet Hours • Sunday – Thursday from 11:00 p.m. – 8:00 a.m.Friday and Saturday from 1:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. 

  10. MENTAL HEALTH:UCDC COUNSELING SERVICES(202) 234-7738 • In building hours • Monday 6:00pm – 9:00pm • Wednesday 4:30pm – 7:30pm • Thursday 6:00pm – 9:00pm • 2 off site appointments per resident • We are equipped for brief counseling needs; long term needs may require a referral. • Psychiatric referrals available • 24 hour emergency line - See a Residence Life Staff member or Campus official

  11. REMEMBER… • DO NOT TAMPER WITH THE SPRINKLER HEADS or any safety equipment in the building • Evacuate when you hear the fire alarm • The alarm system is designed to alarm only parts of the building effected. You may not hear an alarm on another floor. • We recommend renter’s insurance. The University is not responsible for the personal possessions of the residents.

  12. FIRE SAFETY Grease fires are very common, so pay close attention to your food when cooking – DO NOT THROW WATER on a grease fire or an electrical fire. There are multiple fire extinguishers on every floor, which can be used in any type of fire. If you hear an alarm exit the building and wait for instructions from a res life staff member. Exit your apartment and close the door behind you. Assist disabled persons in your vicinity with exiting the building Exit the building by the nearest stairway. DO NOT USE THE ELEVATORS. Failure to exit is ILLEGAL. If you know the cause of the alarm report it to a UCDC staff member immediately. Assemble at the west sidewalk of 16th St between Rhode Island Ave. and M Street Wait for notification before returning to the building

  13. SAFETY AND SECURITY IN THE CENTER CA Emergency Line – 202.415.9275 • Security Desk is open 24/7. they are here to: • Observe and report activity of those in and around the building • For your convenience they also… • Check in guests • Check out grocery carts and vacuums to residents • Maintain a Lost and Found • Don’t prop open your apartment door • For your own safety, the doors lock when closed so keep them that way • The apartment doors are fire rated and need to remain shut • Information on the Clery Act is available at… • www.ucdc.edu/clery/clery.cfm

  14. SAFETY AND SECURITY AROUND DC • DC is a major city • PAY ATTENTION • Look like you know what’s going on • When you go out at night, travel safely and responsibly • PUT YOUR PHONE AWAY when walking at night • Copy all important documents • ID • Passport • Credit Cards

  15. HOUSEKEEPING Cleaning Schedule: Monday 4&5 Tuesday 6&7 Wednesday 8&9 Thursday 10&11 They clean kitchen floor, bathroom, vacuum living room YOU CLEAN THE REST All Residents are responsible for the condition of the apartment

  16. RESIDENTS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR… • Cleaning the kitchen, both counters and appliances • Cleaning their bedrooms. Vacuums are available in the lobby • Keeping common areas clean • Clearing off the bathroom counter and shower area of all items the day cleaning is scheduled Environmental Health and Safety inspections will occur throughout the term.

  17. MAINTENANCE • Go to www.ucdc.edu. • Click on submit a work order • Username: yourusername@ucdc.edu • Password: ******** Please do not ask Security or Res Life to submit work orders for you.

  18. GUEST POLICY • All guests must check-in at the security desk and leave a valid government issued ID card with security. No student ID cards will be accepted.. • Anyone found checking in another resident’s guest will be served a judicial hearing and issued a $100 fine. • Guests must be accompanied at all times in the building, and may only enter the building with a UCDC resident. • Guests found in possession of a host’s keys, ID card, or Sonitrol fob will be banned from the Center. Residents will have guest privileges revoked and will be fined $100. • A maximum of two overnight guests per apartment per night. (Overnight is 1am to 6am) • Guests must return their guest pass to the Security Desk before exiting the Center. • Hosts are responsible for the actions of their guests at all times. • The UC Washington Center reserves the right to close the building to any non-resident or guest and to ask them to leave the building at any time. • Your guest privileges may be revoked for violating the Handbook.

  19. MAIL AND PACKAGES Your address is: YOUR NAME 1608 Rhode Island Ave NW UC Washington Center Apartment # Washington, DC 20036 Must have the package slip and UCDC ID to pick up your package Mail cannot be forwarded from UCDC to a new address

  20. UCDC MERCHANDISE • Sweatshirts - $40 • Camelbaks - $15 • T Shirts - $12 • Mugs - $10 • Re-useable Totes - $3 • Lanyards - $3 • ID Card holder- $3 • Stop by The Res Life Office to purchase yoru UCDC Gear!

  21. DC is divided into four quadrants

  22. FUN: WHAT’S GOING ON AROUND TOWN • Music: • http://www.songkick.com/metro_areas/1409-us-washington • http://www.meetup.com/indiemusic-134/ • Young Scene: • http://www.brightestyoungthings.com/ • WAPO event list: • http://dcist.com/ • Local Bands: • http://dcmusicdownload.com/2012/08/16/weekend-hits-22/ • Hiking:http://www.midatlantichiking.com/

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