Purdue News
Purdue NewsThe shooting deaths of Jay Severson and Jarrod Eskew in October prompted the formation of a Residential Life Procedural Review Committee. Marvis J. Boscher, director of residential life who headed the review committee consisting of students and staff, said that although policies are not changing, more will be done in the future to make sure residents, their parents and staff are familiar with hall regulations.
"Although we realized nothing could have been done to prevent this tragedy, we believed it was appropriate to review what we do and how we do it," Boscher said. "We concluded that our policies are very solid. We believe that it is important we intensify communications in order to make sure all the residents and staff are fully aware of the rules."
Boscher said the residence halls have a zero-tolerance policy on firearms and illegal drugs. Violation of the weapons and drug regulations is cause for termination of a student's housing contract.
Students who serve as counselors participate in extended training sessions in August, September and January. The residence hall managers and assistant managers conduct monthly in-service programs and weekly staff meetings at each hall.
The Residence Halls Guidebook this fall will have an expanded section about due process and policies regarding weapons, alcohol and other controlled substances. Boiler TV will feature public service announcements and educational programs.
Starting this fall, a doctoral student from Purdue's Counseling and Psychological Services will staff a counseling office for students living in the residence halls. The hall administration also will sponsor a drug-awareness speaker each year.
CONTACT: Boscher, (765) 494-1000.
Purdue News Service: (765) 494-2096; e-mail, purduenews@purdue.edu
