Hall Rules

Hall Rules of Lee Shau Kee Hall (Hall 6)

1. Introduction
 
University hall life provides an important part of the learning experience on campus. It provides students with opportunities to interact with each other in group such that respect, cooperation and sense of responsibility can be developed. All residents are members of the hostel community. They are encouraged to participate actively in hall activities and should help promote our objectives of hall environment.
In order to safeguard the collective interest of all residents, all residents are expected to comply with the 'Codes of Student Conduct' and 'Regulations Governing Student Residence' of our University. You can download and/or browse them via the following web-sites: -
Code of Student Conduct and Disciplinary Procedure
http://www.cityu.edu.hk/vpsa/cscdp/


Regulations Governing Student Residence
http://www.cityu.edu.hk/sro/htm/e_policies_regulations.htm


The University expects all student residents to comply with the above regulations. Following are the additional rules on various issues stipulated by LSK Hall.
   
2. Residents' Conduct
  The following behaviors are prohibited in LSK Hall:-
 
2.1 Cause damage to the wall, furniture, etc. in the Hall
2.2 Possess gambling instruments or gamble (including Mah Jong)
2.3 Possess or consume beverages of high alcohol content
2.4 Display pornographic subjects in all public area
2.5 Keep pets
2.6 Smoking in all places of the Hall (including the roof)
2.7 Residents or visitors are not allowed to enter a room without the prior consent of the room occupant in the case of single room, and of BOTH occupants in the case of a shared room
2.8 Use of other floor's material and facilities without prior permission of corresponding floor tutor/floor representative
   
3. Visitors
  The following behaviors are prohibited in LSK Hall:-
 
3.1 Any person who is not a resident of LSK Hall will be regarded as a 'visitor'.
3.2 All visitors are required to comply with the hall rule.
3.3 All visitors are NOT allowed to stay in the hall from 12:00 mid-night to 8:00 am.
3.4
All visitors MUST register at the security kiosk when they enter. They MUST leave the Hall before 12:00 mid-night and MUST sign on the registry when they leave.
3.5 Residents will be held full responsibility of the acts of their visitors.
3.6
Hall management will reserve the right to conduct room check with residents whose the visitors violate the Rule stipulated in Sections 2 and 3 above.
   
4. Facilities
 
4.1 Residents should use hostel facilities with care. If they damage such facilities, they will be responsible for any financial compensation incurred.
4.2 Cooking is only allowed in the pantries, and strictly prohibited in all other places of the Hall.
 
Violation of these Regulations may render a resident liable to disciplinary procedures promulgated by the University (Please refer to Section 3 of the Codes of Student Conduct). Disciplinary actions will include warning (verbal and / or written which will be forwarded to concerned office and academic Department), community services to Hall, termination of housing contract, etc.
   
5. Disciplinary Actions
  Violation of these regulations may render a resident liable to various disciplinary actions including:-
 
5.1 Verbal Warning;
5.2 Warning Letter;
5.3 Prohibition of bringing visitor into the hall;
5.4
Suspension of residence contract; and
5.5 Initialization of other disciplinary procedures of the University
  The LSK Hall will consider any violation of these rules when the resident applies for scholarship and/or bed space for the next academic year.
   
6. Addendum: The Role of Residence Master and Tutor
 
6.1
Residence Master is the overall in-charge of the hall. The main role of the Residence Master is to provide intellectual and pastoral guidance and to initiate and plan hostel activities in cultivating a sense of community in student residence. Residence Master is assisted by a group of Residence Tutors.
6.2
Residence Tutors are postgraduate/final year students or staff members of the University and are responsible to assist the Residence Master of the assigned Hall in the provision of pastoral care and intellectual guidance to residents, organizing hall activities, and maintaining peace, order and good administration of the hall. Your Residence Tutor will :
 
6.2.1
be available for general consultation on hall life or other personal matters;
6.2.2
organize hall / floor activities or meetings;
6.2.3 ask for your participation or assistance in making hall life on the floor more enjoyable and productive;
6.2.4 advise your floor on organizing social activities; and
6.2.5 advise you on matters of Hall/University regulations.
   
 
This rule shall be updated and / or amended from time to time. Please contact your residence tutors and / or floor representative if you have any feedback on these rules.
  You are welcome to give any comments. Thanks very much for your understanding and cooperation in keeping LSK Hall as the best place for living and studying.
  August 2004/July 2007/August 2010