Search Policy
The College reserves its legal right to search any residence hall room when such an action is deemed necessary in aid of the College’s basic responsibilities. Search of a resident student’s personal property is authorized after a thorough review by the Office of Student Affairs or other executive officers of the College, and only when ample cause has been firmly established. Authorization to search is issued by the president of the College, or dean of students office staff. Visible evidence may be seized without a written statement of authorization to search. Permission to search a room is given by the president of the College, dean of students, or his/her designee when occupants of a room cannot be present, or are non-compliant and justifiable cause is evident. Search is defined as a thorough physical examination of a student’s belongings (i.e., closets, footlockers, drawers, desks, computer and its files, etc.). Searches are carried out by Campus Safety Officers. Residence Life staff may be present to observe the search and to assist as necessary. These searches are done with two professional staff members present.