Living in close proximity with other students
in the residence halls affords a unique opportunity to interact
with many people. Increased personal responsibility for each
other’s health and safety is also critical to maintain
a safe living environment. During the renovation process,
GC committed significant resources to ensure that residence
hall rooms and hallways are equipped with sprinkler heads,
upgraded smoke detection systems and doors that meet construction
fire codes.
To ensure personal safety in case of a fire:
• Know the emergency exit routes.
• Know where the extinguishers are and how to use
them.
• Avoid the hazards, which produce fires.
• Do not overload circuits. Coffeepots, irons, popcorn
poppers, hair dryers and refrigerators should be plugged
directly into outlets and not extension cords.
• Halogen lamps are not permitted in campus housing.
• Extension cords used in campus housing must meet
safety specifications (UL listing label, constructed of
type S hard usage material, and of sufficient capacity to
carry the load.)
• Multiple outlet adapters are not permitted. Power
strips with over-current protection are acceptable.
• Never use an elevator to exit a building in a fire
emergency.
• No volatile gases or liquids are permitted in residence
halls. Candles, oil lamps and incense are also not permitted.
• A false alarm is dangerous. Never play with fire
extinguishers or tamper with a fire alarm system. A fine
of $50 will be assessed to anyone who tampers with fire
safety equipment.
• Do not hang items on sprinkler heads or throw items
which may inadvertently set off a sprinkler head and create
water damage to college and personal items.
Alcohol and Other Drugs
Goshen College considers the use of alcoholic beverages
and illegal drugs detrimental to individual and community
health. Not only is the use of alcohol illegal for minors,
but alcohol and illegal drugs also, by their nature, tend
to create dependencies, invite an unhealthy escapism, waste
money, abuse health, take lives and generate behavior offensive
to other people and publics. Alcoholic beverages and illegal
drugs are prohibited from the campus and all college-related
functions.
The Student Handbook describes the disciplinary philosophy,
procedures and possible sanctions for violation of the alcohol
and drug policy. The college counseling and health centers
are available to counsel with or refer students to community
agencies for assistance with alcohol or drug-related concerns.
Student Life provides leadership for educational programming
on alcohol and drug use.
Firearms and Fireworks
Out of legal and safety considerations, the possession
or use of firearms and fireworks is prohibited on campus.
