Residence Life
- Who is in the Residence Life Office?
- What is the purpose of the Residence Life Office?
- Why is Residence Life important?
- How are residence hall assignments and roommate assignments made?
- What does my student need to bring?
- What kind of supervision is in the residence halls?
- Is R-MC a "safe" place to live? What kind of system does the College have to maintain the safety and security of students?
- What about a student identification card?
- Are any of the residence halls co-ed?
- What is the College’s policy concerning visitation in the residence halls by members of the opposite sex?
- What kind of medical services are available?
- Where can my student buy medicine?
- What kinds of meal plans are available?
- What is the available phone service?
- Are residence halls wired for a computer and cable TV?
- Are the residence halls air-conditioned? Do I need to bring a fan?
- What is the mailing address to send a package?
Q. Who is in the Residence Life Office?
A. Residence Life is comprised of two types of staff: student and professional staff. Each hall has a Resident Assistant (RA) who is a student. It is their responsibility to provide information to residents, plan activities, and see that hall regulations are upheld. There are always at least 2 RAs on duty for campus. While on duty, RAs do a walking patrol of the campus.
Full-time professionals in the Office of Residence Life who hold master’s degrees in counseling and/or higher education supervise the RAs and are responsible for the total operation of the residence hall community. This includes supervising staff, advising and counseling students and groups, coordinating hall programs, and administering College policies. Professional staff members live on or very near campus. There is always a professional staff member on call and available 24 hours a day.
Rodney Bardwell- Director of Residence Life & Housing
Amy Thompson- Assistant Director of Residence Life & Housing
Q. What is the purpose of the Residence Life and Housing Office?
A. The mission of the Office of Residence Life and Housing is to facilitate a living and learning environment so residents will maximize the benefits of attending a small residential liberal arts college.
Q. Why is Residence Life important?
A. Education is more than a means to an end and includes more than formal instruction in the classroom. Informal educational opportunities, including companionship with others and an involvement in community living, are essential aspects of the total college experience. We at Randolph-Macon College consider the residence halls to be an important setting for this informal education. These student facilities are places for teaching responsible citizenship and for developing positive personal and social values. The staff is committed to assisting students in fulfilling their diverse social needs. In the process of student development, responsibility and accountability are promoted.
Q. How are residence hall assignments and roommate assignments made?
A. Entering students are assigned rooms in the residence halls by the Office of Residence Life and Housing during the summer. Assignment to a residence hall is based upon the dates of receipt of both the $300 enrollment deposit and the Room Assignment Request Form, which is forwarded to the student upon acceptance. Roommates are usually assigned by evaluating information provided by students on that form concerning their housing and lifestyle preferences.
Most first-year students live in the "motel"-style residence halls across from the football field ("down campus"). A few live in the three-story "up-campus" halls, Moreland, Conrad, and Mary Branch.
Q. What does my student need to bring?
A. All residence hall rooms are provided with an overhead light, a desk, an extra long twin bed, and storage space in either a chest of drawers and/or drawers under the bed. All windows have blinds, so drapes are not necessary.
Try to coordinate with the roommate for items like refrigerators, televisions, microwaves, and a telephone. Carpets will be available for purchase on moving day.
Every time students begin to pack for school, they always wonder exactly what they will need for the year. Here is a short list of some essential and optional items that our students have found useful. You will be amazed at how much they will be able to have in their residence hall room!
Trash can |
Iron |
Small rug |
Stamps/envelopes |
Linens-towels, wash cloths |
Poster putty |
Shower Shoes |
School supplies |
Shower caddy |
Power strips |
Flashlight |
Small tools |
Umbrella |
Fan |
Telephone |
Bath Robe |
Hair dryer |
Microwave (optional) |
Extra long twin sheets |
Laundry detergent |
TV & VCR (optional) |
Quarters for laundry |
Pillow |
Radio (optional) |
Cups/bowls |
Calendar |
Computer (optional) |
silverware/plates |
Soap, soap dish |
Refrigerator (optional) |
Laundry basket/bag |
Alarm clock |
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Hangers |
Mirror |
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Q. What kind of supervision is in the residence halls?
A. Each hall is staffed by undergraduate Resident Assistants who serve as resource persons and problem-solvers. They help students participate in intramurals, convey information about college programs, regulations and procedures, and maintain a satisfactory living/learning environment. RAs are supervised by the Assistant Director of Residence Life and Housing.
Q. Is R-MC a "safe" place to live? What kind of system does the College have to maintain the safety and security of students?
A. Because of its small-town location, Randolph-Macon is considered to be a reasonably safe environment. Campus Safety officers are on duty 24 hours a day, seven days a week. In the event of accidents, the Ashland Volunteer Rescue Squad is summoned from two blocks away. The halls are locked 24 hours a day, and a lock secures each student’s room. A fire/smoke detection system is in operation in all residence rooms, and the fire department is also only two blocks away. Recent improvements to campus lighting and an outdoor phone system linked to Campus Safety have also enhanced the overall safety of the campus.
Q. What about a student identification card?
A. R-MC I.D. cards are issued to all students when they enroll. The card should be carried at all times. It is essential to gain admittance to some campus buildings (including the Student's Residence Hall) to access the R-MC dining hall program, and to check materials out of the library.
Q. Are any of the residence halls co-ed?
A. Yes. Jones, Moreland, Conrad, Thomas Branch, and Mary Branch.
Q. What is the College’s policy concerning visitation in the residence halls by members of the opposite sex?
A. R-MC allows the visitation of friends, relatives and fellow students of the opposite sex in the residence halls if they are there for the purpose of studying, relaxing, and socializing. The College does not condone cohabitation (the use of a room by a nonresident or guest as if they were a resident of the room).
Q. What kind of medical services are available?
A. The Student Health Clinic is located in the Brock Wellness Center on the northwest end of campus. The phone number is 804-752-3041. Fax number 752-3776. The email address is studenthealth@rmc.edu.Hours of OperationStudent Health Services is open Monday through Friday from 10:00 a.m., to 4:00 p.m.
After Hours Medical Treatment - For a medical emergency that needs emergency room care, dial campus security and ask them to call 911. Off campus students should dial 911 directly. If a student is able to furnish their own transportation to an emergency room, the following are the emergency rooms that we recommend:
Bon Secours St. Mary's Hospital Emergency Room
5801 Bremo Road Richmond, VA 23226
Phone (804) 285-2011
I-95 South I64 West, Exit 183A Glenside Dirve
South and follow the hospital signs
Bon Secours Memorial Regional Hospital ER
8260 Atlee Road
Phone (804) 764-6000
I-95 South I-295 East and take exit 38-B
Henrico Doctors Hospital (Parham Road Campus)
7700 Parham Road Richmond, VA
Phone 804-747-5770
I-95 South to Parham Road Exit (Follow Hospital Signs)
Patient First Urgent Care
2300 E. Parham Road
Phone 804-264-7808
I-95 South to Parham Road Exit (Take first Parham Road Exit)
Pharmacies:
CVS: 804-752-2092
Rite Aid: 804-752-6457
Ukrops: 804-798-8543
If a student has an urgent medical problem that cannot wait until on campus clinic hours, he/she may call the practitioner on call at 804-798-5683 or call digital pager 804-257-6659 (after dialing pager number, enter the number you wished to be called at and press the # key, then hang up). If the student does not have an urgent problem but needs advice, he/she may call 804-752-3041 and leave a message. The Student Health staff will return the call the following day when the clinic re-opens.
Payment arrangements for Medical Services
The majority of care provided to the students on campus in the Student Health Clinic is free of charge. If, in the provisions of on-campus care the practitioner determines that the student requires laboratory tests, the student will be charged a fee to cover the cost of the test. In addition, if the student requires care at the Air Park Medical facility, he/she will be charged a minimal fee for the visit in addition to the cost of any testing. Air Park Medical does not directly bill insurance companies. If requested, an itemized bill will be provided to submit to the insurance carrier. Reimbursement from the insurance company is entirely the responsibility of the student. Services Services are provided on campus in the Student Health Clinic by board certified nurse practitioners. Nurse practitioners (NP) evaluate, diagnose, treat and manage chronic and episodic medical conditions. In the event that a student requires care by a medical specialist or an emergency room, if available the nurse practitioner will assist the student as needed to discuss the care options and make the process as smooth as possible. The clinic is a walk-in clinic. No appointment is necessary. If a prescription is written, the student is responsible for picking up and paying for the medication.
Other services include but are not limited to:�
Allergy injections
Evaluation and treatment of seasonal allergies
Treatment of minor injuries and illnesses
Q. Where can my student buy medicine?
A. Within the immediate vicinity of the College we have Ukrops Pharmacy - 798-8543, CVS Pharmacy - 752-2093, and Rite Aid Pharmacy - 798-9066.
Q. What kinds of meal plans are available?
A. Depending on which one of the four different meal plans is selected, up to nineteen meals per week are available to students in the College’s Estes Dining Hall through contract with Chartwell’s Food Service. In addition to the number of meals offered, dining dollar points are included in each meal plan for students to use on food between meals and late at night. A salad bar, pasta bar, ice cream bar, and deli bar are daily features, and there are always unlimited seconds on everything. Freshmen are assigned to the 19 meal plan. Upperclassmen may select any one of the four plans. Macon Coffee (short order sandwiches, soup, ice cream, etc.) is open from 11am - 9pm on weekdays in the Frank E. Brown Campus Center which is located next to Estes Dining Hall. In addition, our new Southside Express provides students with an on-campus convenience store where they can use their meal card dining dollar points to purchase health and beauty aids and take-out food. Southside Express is open from 4 p.m. to 1 a.m., Monday through Friday, and from 1 p.m. to 2 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday.
Q. What is the available phone service?
A. All residence hall rooms are equipped with a college-operated phone mail system which enables students to send and receive messages. Students need only bring a regular phone to participate in the college system. Students may choose to use the College’s long distance calling program or use their personal calling cards.
Q. Are residence hall rooms wired for a computer and cable TV?
A. Yes. About half of our students bring a computer. Be sure to bring a surge protector. Each room is wired for Internet access; however, your computer must have ethernet capability to be hooked to the Internet and campus network. Students are assigned e-mail accounts when they first arrive on campus. Don't have a computer? There are computers for student use located in the Copley Science Center and McGraw-Page Library computer labs.
Each room is equipped with basic cable service with 35 channels, including one for campus announcements and another for the R-MC Campus Activities Board movies.
Q. Are the residence halls air-conditioned? Do I need to bring a fan?
A. All residence halls except Mary Branch are air-conditioned, and fans are permitted there. No window air conditioning units or ceiling fans are permitted in any college residence halls.
Q. What is the mailing address to send a package?
A. Please address a package to your student at Randolph-Macon College, 304 North Henry Street, Ashland, VA 23005
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