Hall 15 
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Residence Master: Prof. HO Yew Kee Deputy Dean, Chow Yei Ching School of Graduate Studies Professor of Practice, College of Business |
Special Features:
A home away from home where lifelong friendships begin and friends who will sticker closer than brothers or sisters.
Being at university is one of the most memorable times in one’s life. Staying in the hall is an experience that further enhances university life. In the hall, individuals forge friendships that last a lifetime. In addition, some friends will stick closer than a brother or a sister. These friends will enrich the rest of our lives.
Hall 15 will be distinguished as a hall that brings out the best in each of us. It aims to create a sense of well-being and a home away from home for the residents. In Hall 15, we are all part of the CityU family, and this family will inspire us to excel and make significant contributions to society at large. Through hall life, we become aware of our responsibilities to ourselves, our neighbors, our nation, and the world. We desire to give back to society what we have benefited from and become global citizens for the betterment of mankind. Once we stay in Hall 15, we will always be members of Hall 15.
In Hall 15, the hopes and dreams for the residents include [BASIC]:
- Becoming aware of the significant privilege and potential we hold;
- Aspiring to be a better version of ourselves today compared to yesterday;
- Striving to bring out the best in each of us;
- Inspiring diversity by bringing out the uniqueness of our neighbors; and
- Committing to being good global citizens.
Hall Rules of Hall 15
Hall 15 seeks to create a community where we appreciate each other and develop together as a family. Therefore, in the Hall, we expect individuals to behave like ladies and gentlemen, treating each other and their properties with dignity and respect.
The following rules govern our interactions and help create the community we desire. Whenever in doubt, consider the impact of your actions on others and their property, and whether you would accept similar actions from others towards yourself.
Please do note that all residents are under the Code of Student Conduct and the Regulations Governing Student Residence in general: https://www.cityu.edu.hk/sro/FacilitiesProvision/mPoliciesRegulation.htm
| Residence Master | : | Professor HO Yew Kee | (Flat A, 16/F) |
| Senior Residence Tutor | : | Mr LABIB, Mahir | (10-11/F) |
| Residence Tutors | : | Mr ISKAFEL, Kenny Anjaya
Miss DUISENOVA, Karina Miss MU, Yuxin Miss SUTEDJO, Avrilia Miss SANTOSA, Shannon Sie Miss KUBANYCHBEKOVA, Aigerim |
(1-3/F)
(4-5/F) (6-7/F) (8-9/F) (12-13/F) (14-16/F) |
If you have any concerns with the Rules, you are most welcome to check-in with me on: +852 9435 1965 or WhatsApp or email: yewkeeho@cityu.edu.hk
Five Positive Encouragements
| Mutual respect | Residents shall treat others with respect, kindness, and consideration. This includes refraining from derogatory language or behaviour, and being mindful of personal space. |
| Privacy | Residents shall be respectful of each other's privacy and shall obtain prior approval from the Hall Management Team before posting any notices on Hall premises. |
| Personal items | Residents shall exercise care and diligence to take care of their personal belongings. The Hall Management Team shall not be responsible for any loss of or damage to any articles and/or personal belongings brought into hall by the residents. |
| Good citizens | Residents are required to take full responsibility for any damage caused to the hall properties and must report all damages as soon as possible to the Hall Management Team. |
| Personal hygiene | Residents shall be responsible for keeping their rooms clean and tidy at all times to maintain a healthy living space. |
Five Considerate Behaviour
| Noise | Residents shall be considerate and keep all noises low, especially between 11:00pm and 7:00am , to ensure a peaceful environment for all residents. Repeated violations of noise levels may result in having disciplinary actions taken against the violator. |
| Hall activities | Residents shall seek to be respectful and inclusive, promoting a positive community atmosphere in all hall activities. |
| Common rooms | Residents shall duly clean up and leave any common rooms cleaner than before it was used. |
| Visitor policy | Residents shall accompany their visitors at all times and be responsible for their behaviour. In addition, residents shall abide by the no visitor rule from 11:00pm to 8:00am. |
| Stealing and theft | Residents are specifically reminded that theft of property is taken seriously and may result in a police report. |
Ten Prohibitions
| Use of student identity card and resident card | Residents are prohibited from lending their student identity cards and/or resident cards or borrowing others’ identity cards for illegal use at the Hall. |
| Open fire | Residents are prohibited from lighting an open flame or using or storing any flammable substance whatsoever in the -Hall. |
| Use of utensils | Residents are prohibited from removing any utensils from common rooms and are to use those utensils in their designated place. |
| Cooking | Residents are prohibited from cooking anywhere in the Hall except in the common pantries. |
| Unauthorised attention | Residents are prohibited from taking unauthorised photos, videos or audio recordings of any residents in all Hall areas. |
| Room swap | Residents are prohibited from swapping rooms without prior permission from the Hall Management Team. Should an agreement to swap be approved, residents must follow the formal SRO procedure to complete the swap. |
| Pets | Residents are prohibited from keeping pets in the Hall. |
| Substance abuse | Residents are strictly prohibited from smoking or consumption of illegal drugs in the Hall. |
| Drinking | Residents are strictly prohibited from excessive drinking that leads to drunkenness in the Hall. |
| Gambling | Residents are strictly prohibited from gambling in the Hall. |
Management Advice
| Floor representatives | Residents are encouraged to seek advice and help from the Floor Representatives or Hall Management Team if they need any advice or help. |
| Emergency help | Residents are encouraged to render help to fellow residents when there are emergencies or exigencies. |
| Rights of hall authorities | The Hall Management Team reserves the right to conduct room checks and take the necessary actions to enforce the Hall Rules or to maintain a conducive living and studying environment in Hall 15. |
| Disciplinary actions | All violations of Hall Rules shall be dealt with appropriately. This may include a verbal warning, a written warning, suspension from hall stay, expulsion from the hall and any other penalties as deem appropriate by the Hall Management Team. |