Why Dorms Suck...

Dear Former McMillan Resident:

I am sad to report that each Spring 2006 semester resident of McMillan Hall is being charged $53.71 to cover the replacement of the couch, loveseat, and overstuffed chair that were damaged in a night of vandalism in April.

When the RAs and RD, Kelli Helsel, asked for information, they received mostly shrugged shoulders and little to go on. Unfortunately, the college will not “eat” the $3,983.66 to needlessly replace good furniture. The Housing Contract states, “Resident students may be held corporately responsible for damages and losses, which occur in the lounges, hallways, and other common areas of their residence facility.” While none of are pleased with this outcome, we (Kelli Helsel, Dr. Mandeville, and I) believe that we have no other option in this matter.

The charges have been added to your student account instead of being deducted from your Dorm Damage Deposit. Your Dorm Damage Deposit of $70.00 was created from the $200 confirmation fee that you paid when you enrolled with Whitworth. Usually, charges for damage are applied to this account; however, since the $53.71 charge would have brought most Dorm Damage Deposits below the allowed $20.00 minimum, we elected to add this to your Student Account instead.

If you have any questions or more information, please don’t hesitate to stop by my office or contact me by email (ajacob@whitworth.edu) or phone (509-777-3250).

Thank you for your understanding,

Alan B. Jacob
Assistant Director of Housing
Whitworth College
(509) 777-xxxx

I shrugged my shoulder and didn't give them much to go on because I didn't know what happened to them. Meh... At least I'm done with dorms. Good riddance =/