RA Incident Report Video 2011

Summary

In a dormitory setting, a resident assistant (RA) addresses a noise complaint during quiet hours and discovers underage drinking. The RA politely requests the students to turn down the music and produce any alcohol present. After finding a six-pack with two missing bottles, the RA collects the students' Husky cards for documentation. The RA reassures the students that their parents won't be notified and the incident won't appear on their transcripts. The RA then escorts one student to retrieve an ID and instructs the group to dispose of the remaining alcohol. The RA concludes by informing the students they'll be contacted by the resident director for further discussion.

Takeaways

• 🕰️ It's after quiet hours, and the residents were being too loud.
• 🔇 The residents were asked to turn down the music and open the doors.
• 🍻 A six-pack of alcohol was noticed on the ground, which is a policy violation.
• 🤔 The residents initially denied drinking but the presence of alcohol was confirmed.
• 🚫 The residents were under 21, which complicates the situation regarding alcohol possession.
• 🔍 The authorities requested to see all alcohol in the room and checked the fridge.
• 🆔 The residents were asked for identification, specifically their Husky card.
• 🚫 The residents were informed that their actions would be documented and reported.
• 📝 There was concern about the incident affecting future educational plans, like medical school.
• 🗣️ The residents were told that the incident would not go on their transcript but would be handled by the resident director.

Q & A

What is the main issue the residents are facing in the script?

The main issue is that the residents are being too loud after quiet hours and there is a six-pack of alcohol present, which is a violation of the policy, especially since they are under 21.

Why does the person in the script ask the residents to open the doors?

The person asks the residents to open the doors to address the noise issue and to investigate the presence of alcohol, which is against the rules.

What does the person in the script request the residents to do with the alcohol?

The person asks the residents to produce any alcohol they have in the room and to put it in the middle of the room for documentation.

Why does the person in the script ask for the residents' Husky cards?

The person needs the Husky cards to document the incident since the residents are under 21 and have violated the policy.

What is the implication of the residents being under 21 and having alcohol in the script?

The implication is that the residents are breaking policy, which could lead to consequences such as a meeting with the resident director.

How does the person in the script assure the residents about their parents not finding out?

The person assures the residents that their parents won't find out about the incident, as it will be handled between them and the resident director.

What is the potential impact of this incident on the resident who wants to go to med school?

The incident will not go on the resident's transcript, but they will need to discuss the matter with the resident director to understand any potential consequences.

Why does the person in the script ask one of the residents to come with them?

The person asks a resident to come with them to dump out the bottles of alcohol as part of the process to address the policy violation.

What is the final instruction given to the residents in the script?

The final instruction is for the residents to await contact from the resident director to set up an appointment to discuss the incident and its outcomes.

What is the tone and approach of the person handling the situation in the script?

The tone and approach of the person are professional and firm, ensuring the rules are followed while also being considerate of the residents' concerns.

Outlines

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🔇 Quiet Hours Enforcement

The script describes a scenario where a resident assistant (RA) is addressing a noise complaint during quiet hours in a dormitory. The RA politely asks the students to turn down their music and opens the door to discuss the issue. Upon noticing a six-pack of alcohol on the ground, the RA questions the students about their consumption, despite them being underage. The RA smells alcohol and asks the students to gather any remaining alcohol in the room. After discovering that two bottles are missing, the RA requests the students to produce their Husky Card for documentation of the incident. The RA reassures the students that their parents won't be informed and the incident won't affect their academic transcript. The RA then asks one of the students to dispose of the alcohol and informs them that they will be contacted by the resident director for further discussion.

Keywords

💡quiet hours

Quiet hours refer to a designated period of time during which residents of a community, such as a dormitory, are expected to be quiet to avoid disturbing others. In the script, it is mentioned that it's after quiet hours, indicating that the residents are expected to keep noise levels down. The characters are being too loud, which is a violation of the community's rules.

💡turn down

To 'turn down' in this context means to lower the volume of something, such as music. The script mentions a request to 'turn it down,' which is a polite way of asking the residents to reduce the noise level to comply with quiet hours.

💡six-pack

A 'six-pack' typically refers to a container holding six cans or bottles of a beverage, often beer. In the script, a six-pack on the ground suggests that the residents might have been consuming alcohol, which could be against the rules, especially if they are underage.

💡underage drinking

Underage drinking refers to the consumption of alcohol by individuals who are below the legal drinking age. The script implies that the residents might be under 21 and have been drinking, which is a policy violation in many places.

💡Husky card

A 'Husky card' is likely a reference to an identification card used by students at the University of Washington, which uses the mascot 'Husky.' In the script, the card is requested to document the incident, indicating that the residents are being held accountable for their actions.

💡resident director

A resident director is typically a staff member in a dormitory or residential community who oversees the residents and enforces rules and policies. In the script, the resident director is mentioned as the person who will follow up with the residents about the incident.

💡policy

Policy in this context refers to the rules and regulations set by the residential community. The script discusses breaking policy, which means the residents have violated the established rules, such as quiet hours and possibly underage drinking.

💡transcript

A transcript in an academic context is a record of a student's academic achievements and disciplinary actions. The script mentions concerns about the incident going on the resident's transcript, which could impact their future academic opportunities, like getting into medical school.

💡document

To 'document' in this context means to record or write down information for official purposes. The script mentions documenting the incident, which is a standard procedure for tracking policy violations within a residential community.

💡appointment

An 'appointment' in this context refers to a scheduled meeting. The script mentions setting up an appointment with the resident director, which is a step in the process of addressing the policy violation and determining the consequences.

💡dump out

To 'dump out' in this context means to empty the contents of something, such as bottles of alcohol. The script instructs the residents to dump out the bottles, which is a way of disposing of the evidence of a policy violation.

Highlights

Resident assistant (RA) approaches a group of students for being too loud after quiet hours.

RA asks the students to turn off the music completely, and they comply.

RA notices a six-pack of alcohol on the ground and asks if the students have been drinking.

Students deny drinking, claiming the alcohol may belong to their neighbors.

RA asks the students to place any alcohol in the middle of the room, and they comply after some hesitation.

The students reluctantly bring out the alcohol, with one student mentioning that their brother got it for them.

RA finds two more bottles in the fridge and asks the students to add them to the pile.

RA collects Husky cards from the students to document the incident, but one student initially claims not to have theirs.

A student offers to get their ID from their room, but suddenly 'finds' it in the room.

Students express concerns about their parents finding out or it affecting their transcripts, particularly with one mentioning plans for medical school.

RA assures the students that the incident will not go on their transcript or involve their parents.

RA asks one of the students to help pour out the alcohol in the bathroom.

The student cooperates, and the alcohol is disposed of.

RA informs the students that a Resident Director (RD) will contact them to set up a meeting to discuss the incident.

Students offer pizza to the RA, who declines but appreciates the offer.

Transcripts

all's on duty

hey hey we'll be quiet okay um wait just

a

moment I said we turn it down Hi listen

um it's after quiet hours and you were

definitely being too loud for that would

you mind opening the doors please okay

thanks guys do you actually turn off the

music completely yeah thanks

sorry hey there listen so it's

definitely after quiet hours and you

guys were being much too loud for that

and also I'm noticing a sixpack on the

ground there have you guys been drinking

here tonight no no I don't drink me

neither well we kind of smell uh alcohol

and there is a six-pack so maybe it's

our

neighbors well could you uh please just

produce any of the alcohol that you have

in the room into the middle of the room

should we fine yeah sh care let's do it

man this is really expensive yeah gosh I

to B my brother to get this for me thank

you so listen there's a six-pack there

um and you only have four bottles where

are the other two

bottles oh um we've had this for a

really long time yeah so they're

probably gone now um if you have the

bottles I need you to bring them out

right now please and could maybe one of

you open up the fridge and show us do

you have any more

yeah so we see two more bottles right

there could you guys put that in the

middle

yeah thank you guys so look since you

are under 21 um and you were clearly

break breaking policy we're going to

need to collect your husky card so that

we can document this

incident okay

so I don't have mine actually do you

have some other form of ID we could

collect no sorry um then uh do you have

some in your room possibly yeah I I

think it's in my room um how would you

like to come with me and go get it

then um oh wait it's right here all

right take

those thank

you all right all right so while he's

writing down that information do any of

you have any questions are my parents

going to find out about this cuz I don't

want them to know no your parents won't

find out about this this will just be

between you and the resident

director okay is this going to go on my

transcript I'm trying to go to med

school no this won't not this will not

get put on your uh transcript either

no but if you have any more questions

that's really just up to you and the Rd

to to be in contact and talk about that

stuff okay

okay okay really sorry mhm so would one

of you please come with me um we need to

actually dump out those

bottles uh yeah I'll do that all right

thanks

Budd just to the bathroom yeah just to

the restroom

all right are you all finished yeah I

got

fantastic

thank guys M so a resident director

should be uh contacting you shortly um

and you'll probably need to set up an

appointment with them to speak um and

see what'll happen from here do you have

any other questions

all right pizza um no thank you but do

appreciate it are

you I know all right you guys you have a

good night okay thanks

bye just another day