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Editorial: Positive Changes for Overnight Guests
Editorial Board
Issue date: 9/28/07 Section: Ed-Op
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The University has finally revised the overnight guest policy for upperclassmen living in the residence halls.
Upperclassmen can have as many overnight guests as they want, as long as the guest does not stay more than three nights in a row.
This policy also applies to transfer students and resident assistants with upper-class student status, even if they live in a freshman residence hall.
This policy change is welcome news for all upperclassmen choosing to live in the residence halls.
It makes sense. These students are adults, and can take responsibility for their actions. They know what the curriculum is like, how to manage schedules and stress levels.
While the administration has given upperclassmen a new privilege, students must also remember with privilege comes responsibility.
Respect these new rules and act appropriately. You're still responsible for all the actions of your guests. It would be disappointing and embarrassing for the student body if the University would be forced to repeal the policy due to misconduct.
This year, there are two residence halls for upperclassmen: North Hall and Caneris Hall. Changes like this might go a long way in making Drexel a better school for students.
It may even help to directly improve our 80 percent retention rate and 60 percent gradation rate.
With increased housing space, and now this new policy, the administration has finally woken up to the needs of its returning students. When upperclassmen have a place to stay, they feel more welcome at Drexel.
The Triangle commends Dean Ruth, Senior Vice President Tucker, and administrators in student life and residential living who are working to make positive changes for students.
Upperclassmen can have as many overnight guests as they want, as long as the guest does not stay more than three nights in a row.
This policy also applies to transfer students and resident assistants with upper-class student status, even if they live in a freshman residence hall.
This policy change is welcome news for all upperclassmen choosing to live in the residence halls.
It makes sense. These students are adults, and can take responsibility for their actions. They know what the curriculum is like, how to manage schedules and stress levels.
While the administration has given upperclassmen a new privilege, students must also remember with privilege comes responsibility.
Respect these new rules and act appropriately. You're still responsible for all the actions of your guests. It would be disappointing and embarrassing for the student body if the University would be forced to repeal the policy due to misconduct.
This year, there are two residence halls for upperclassmen: North Hall and Caneris Hall. Changes like this might go a long way in making Drexel a better school for students.
It may even help to directly improve our 80 percent retention rate and 60 percent gradation rate.
With increased housing space, and now this new policy, the administration has finally woken up to the needs of its returning students. When upperclassmen have a place to stay, they feel more welcome at Drexel.
The Triangle commends Dean Ruth, Senior Vice President Tucker, and administrators in student life and residential living who are working to make positive changes for students.
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