To the Dean of Students Office:
We, the students, faculty, and alumni of Randolph College, respectfully request the continuation of Moore Hall as a quiet dorm, or a dormitory with extended quiet hours. Furthermore, we request that students of all years and all genders be allowed to choose rooms from at least one of the second through fourth floors of Moore.
According to http://www.randolphcollege.edu/x16306.xml, “Moore Hall is traditionally a quieter residence hall, enjoying extended quiet hours... Students enjoy...less activity in the hallways, allowing for a good study environment.” Moore, as it is now, is an ideal residence for those students who require a calm living space to study and sleep.
The administration has proposed that the solution to the lack of a quiet dorm is to allow each floor of each residence hall to agree upon quiet hours, as is the current policy for every dorm other than Moore. The potential problem with this policy is that, should one floor decide to start quiet hours at 8pm, and the floor below decide to start quiet hours at 10pm, the original floor may be forced to endure noise pollution while the students thereon are trying to study or sleep. In addition, should a student who wishes to live on a quiet floor end up living on the same floor as people who desire the freedom to make as much noise as they want, that student feels invalidated and unheard, and his or her schoolwork may suffer as a result of the distraction. By removing the option of living in a guaranteed quiet dorm, the administration is mistreating and disrespecting the students who wish (and sometimes need) to live in such an environment.
In addition, by making Moore an all first year dorm (save 5 rooms), the administration is hindering the natural occurrence of inter-class socialization and mentorship. By separating the first years from the rest of the student body, the administration will not “foster a community-building environment,” as is their apparent goal, but will instead create a class divide that has previously not been a part of Randolph student culture. On campus tours, one of the selling points often mentioned has been the strong interpersonal community developed among people of different genders, ages, and origins as a result of a fully integrated living environment.
We, the undersigned, request that Moore continue to have extended quiet hours, and that at least one floor of the upper three be reserved for students of all genders and all years.
Updates
March 22, 2014
Seeing this much support confirms that I am not the only one struggling to find a sanctuary to study and sleep on this campus. It is heartening to know that so many of you value the peace of Moore Hall as much as I do.
32 Comments
I lived in Moore for 2 years, including my senior year, and I loved it. I enjoyed the guaranteed quiet hours and the ability to socialize easily with students from other years. I would be disappointed if the College chose to hinder student relations via turning Moore into a single-year dorm. In addition, its proximity to the library is often very important to upperclassmen and -women, and allowing them to continue with the option to live near it would be beneficial.
First-years do not need to live by themselves in the type of community that we have at Randolph. Students do need the option of extended quiet hours. Randolph holds a diverse group of personalities and if the institution wants to keep that up (and they should) they need to house accordingly. As someone who worked in Residence Life from my sophomore year to senior year, I have a very great sense if what he community needs and Moore Hall (the way it was set up) is what he community needs.
The quite hours are the best part about Moore. I had problems with noise pollution in both of the other dorms I lived in (Webb and Main) which caused me a great deal of discomfort and trouble (trying to ask people to turn down their music repeatedly, especially on weekends). I didn't have that problem with Moore though - it was wonderful! Please please please keep it that way for current and future studious students. Sincerely, a concerned alumna.
I currently live in Moore & I find it ideal for my study habits. I study best in my room as opposed to public areas & I wouldn't be able to find peace in a dorm without the quiet hours that Moore has. By changing this many students' grades will be put at risk & lead to unpleasant living conditions as well.
Though I, personally, would not enjoy living in a building with extended quiet hours, I know so many students who prefer those conditions. Some students need that lifestyle to succeed and to feel safe, comfortable, and happy. To take that away from them is to slight their probability of success and happiness.
I lived for 4 years in Moore hall, and I really came to rely on the extended quiet hours which made Moore hall a haven for studying.
As an underclassman I enjoyed getting to know upperclassmen in a way that made me feel safe (less intimidated) than if I only saw them looking exhausted in the hallways. And now, as an upperclassman, I try to emulate the amazing older students who were here when I started, so I've enjoyed becoming friends with all of the wonderful first years, and I look forward to doing the same next year, as a senior. I think that inter-class relationships are essential for making a community truly learn to enjoy itself.
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To the Dean of Students Office:
We, the students, faculty, and alumni of Randolph College, respectfully request the continuation of Moore Hall as a quiet dorm, or a dormitory with extended quiet hours. Furthermore, we request that students of all years and all genders be allowed to choose rooms from at least one of the second through fourth floors of Moore.
According to http://www.randolphcollege.edu/x16306.xml, “Moore Hall is traditionally a quieter residence hall, enjoying extended quiet hours... Students enjoy...less activity in the hallways, allowing for a good study environment.” Moore, as it is now, is an ideal residence for those students who require a calm living space to study and sleep.
The administration has proposed that the solution to the lack of a quiet dorm is to allow each floor of each residence hall to agree upon quiet hours, as is the current policy for every dorm other than Moore. The potential problem with this policy is that, should one floor decide to start quiet hours at 8pm, and the floor below decide to start quiet hours at 10pm, the original floor may be forced to endure noise pollution while the students thereon are trying to study or sleep. In addition, should a student who wishes to live on a quiet floor end up living on the same floor as people who desire the freedom to make as much noise as they want, that student feels invalidated and unheard, and his or her schoolwork may suffer as a result of the distraction. By removing the option of living in a guaranteed quiet dorm, the administration is mistreating and disrespecting the students who wish (and sometimes need) to live in such an environment.
In addition, by making Moore an all first year dorm (save 5 rooms), the administration is hindering the natural occurrence of inter-class socialization and mentorship. By separating the first years from the rest of the student body, the administration will not “foster a community-building environment,” as is their apparent goal, but will instead create a class divide that has previously not been a part of Randolph student culture. On campus tours, one of the selling points often mentioned has been the strong interpersonal community developed among people of different genders, ages, and origins as a result of a fully integrated living environment.
We, the undersigned, request that Moore continue to have extended quiet hours, and that at least one floor of the upper three be reserved for students of all genders and all years.
Updates
March 22, 2014
Seeing this much support confirms that I am not the only one struggling to find a sanctuary to study and sleep on this campus. It is heartening to know that so many of you value the peace of Moore Hall as much as I do.
32 Comments
When first years are isolated from upperclassmen they are not getting the Randolph experience that makes Randolph what it is. I mean no disrespect by this, but I do not see how separating first year students from the rest of the student body will help the Randolph community. Our school is known for our unique community and rich traditions with the dorms set up like this I fear that these principles will no longer carry on.
I lived in Moore for 2 years, including my senior year, and I loved it. I enjoyed the guaranteed quiet hours and the ability to socialize easily with students from other years. I would be disappointed if the College chose to hinder student relations via turning Moore into a single-year dorm. In addition, its proximity to the library is often very important to upperclassmen and -women, and allowing them to continue with the option to live near it would be beneficial.
First-years do not need to live by themselves in the type of community that we have at Randolph. Students do need the option of extended quiet hours. Randolph holds a diverse group of personalities and if the institution wants to keep that up (and they should) they need to house accordingly. As someone who worked in Residence Life from my sophomore year to senior year, I have a very great sense if what he community needs and Moore Hall (the way it was set up) is what he community needs.
The quite hours are the best part about Moore. I had problems with noise pollution in both of the other dorms I lived in (Webb and Main) which caused me a great deal of discomfort and trouble (trying to ask people to turn down their music repeatedly, especially on weekends). I didn't have that problem with Moore though - it was wonderful! Please please please keep it that way for current and future studious students. Sincerely, a concerned alumna.
I currently live in Moore & I find it ideal for my study habits. I study best in my room as opposed to public areas & I wouldn't be able to find peace in a dorm without the quiet hours that Moore has. By changing this many students' grades will be put at risk & lead to unpleasant living conditions as well.
Though I, personally, would not enjoy living in a building with extended quiet hours, I know so many students who prefer those conditions. Some students need that lifestyle to succeed and to feel safe, comfortable, and happy. To take that away from them is to slight their probability of success and happiness.
I lived for 4 years in Moore hall, and I really came to rely on the extended quiet hours which made Moore hall a haven for studying.
As an underclassman I enjoyed getting to know upperclassmen in a way that made me feel safe (less intimidated) than if I only saw them looking exhausted in the hallways. And now, as an upperclassman, I try to emulate the amazing older students who were here when I started, so I've enjoyed becoming friends with all of the wonderful first years, and I look forward to doing the same next year, as a senior. I think that inter-class relationships are essential for making a community truly learn to enjoy itself.
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When first years are isolated from upperclassmen they are not getting the Randolph experience that makes Randolph what it is. I mean no disrespect by this, but I do not see how separating first year students from the rest of the student body will help the Randolph community. Our school is known for our unique community and rich traditions with the dorms set up like this I fear that these principles will no longer carry on.