The Resident Student
Association (RSA) of Frank Hall, in response to recent sexual assaults
across the state, sponsored an on-campus safety program Wednesday
evening in the first-floor lobby of Frank Hall.
Speaking at the program was Sgt. Deedee H. Rominger, of the Boone
Police force.
Rominger focused on students knowing their rights when it comes
to on-campus safety as well as knowing their rights in relation
to Appalachian State University’s Right of Entry/Search &
Seizure Policy.
RSA Publicist Ashley A. Williams, a sophomore studio art major from
Concord, brought the idea of inviting a speaker to the RSA executive
board after hearing of sexual assaults happening in the Charlotte
area, as well as the sexual assault that occurred Sept. 17 in a
female Appalachian State student’s residence hall room.
“For [the student’s] safety, we needed to do this,”
said Williams. “[RSA] is not here just to have fun. We have
to make students aware of the dangers [on-campus].”
Frank Hall RSA is expected to bring back Rominger for programs relating
to Alcohol and Tobacco Awareness.
Lovill and Cone Halls have Rominger scheduled as well.
Williams hopes that a self-defense program will be scheduled, so
Rominger can “teach students some moves.”
The Right of Entry/Search & Seizure Policy, located in the Appalachian
State University Resource Manual, Policy 17, states that any authorized
University personnel, including custodial staff, members of the
Appalachian State University Police Department and contractors may
enter a student’s room if they suspect of a university policy
being broken.
Law Enforcement officers and members of the fire department may
enter any room in University Housing. |
