Dormitory visitation policy to remain
Brandon D. Taylor
Issue date: 11/13/09 Section: News
Opposite sex co-visitation in the dormitories is not a luxury students at Rust get to experience, which raises the question, why?
The dean of students, Carolyn Hymon, in her response said she does not make the rules; rather she plans the code of conduct for the rules to be followed.
"Rust does not condone co-ed visitation because Rust is a church institution and it is not appropriate." The policy on visitation, she said, was set by the college board of trustees.
Hymon said any violation of the rules will result in a semester suspension if a student is caught in the opposite sex dorm room without authorization.
Cynphonie Smith, a senior English major and Miss Rust-Elect 2009-10, said she agrees with the trustees in the decision to prohibit co-ed visitation. "Two people of the opposite sex in the room together alone with the door closed, the flesh can be tempting," said Smith.
Braque Talley, a junior English major, on the contrary, said the college needs to reconsider the co-ed visitation. "The school markets open door policy for faculty and staff, so why not our peers?"
On another note, Hymon added the school is continuously working to upgrade the dorms to make students living arrangements more comfortable. This year, Rust has provided wireless Internet throughout the campus.
The dean of students, Carolyn Hymon, in her response said she does not make the rules; rather she plans the code of conduct for the rules to be followed.
"Rust does not condone co-ed visitation because Rust is a church institution and it is not appropriate." The policy on visitation, she said, was set by the college board of trustees.
Hymon said any violation of the rules will result in a semester suspension if a student is caught in the opposite sex dorm room without authorization.
Cynphonie Smith, a senior English major and Miss Rust-Elect 2009-10, said she agrees with the trustees in the decision to prohibit co-ed visitation. "Two people of the opposite sex in the room together alone with the door closed, the flesh can be tempting," said Smith.
Braque Talley, a junior English major, on the contrary, said the college needs to reconsider the co-ed visitation. "The school markets open door policy for faculty and staff, so why not our peers?"
On another note, Hymon added the school is continuously working to upgrade the dorms to make students living arrangements more comfortable. This year, Rust has provided wireless Internet throughout the campus.
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posted 11/29/09 @ 7:31 PM CST
Wow.that's wack. Considering that the students are technically grown. Real talk, the students are gonna sneak each other in their rooms anyway. Save everyone the stress and worry by coming to a compromise. (Continued…)
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