The Berkeley
Canterbury Foundation, Inc.
Canterbury House 2334 Bancroft Way Berkeley, CA 94704 (510) 845-5838
Sample Residential Program Contract
A. DESCRIPTION OF THE RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMS
Canterbury House is the Campus Ministry Center of the Episcopal Church at
the University of California at Berkeley. It is owned and operated by the
Berkeley Canterbury Foundation, an institution of the Episcopal Diocese of
California, whose purpose is to conduct the Church's ministry at the
University.
The residential programs at Canterbury House are an important part of the
Foundation's overall ministry activities which are centered at Canterbury
House. It is an interfaith, intercultural and international living
arrangement in which mutual sharing, learning and personal growth are fostered
through community service, as well as respect and appreciation for the beliefs,
culture, traditions and experiences of others.
The Executive Director of the Foundation supervises the residential program
along with other programs of the Foundation.
B. MEMBERS OF THE SERVICE LEARNING COMMUNITY AGREE TO THE FOLLOWING
OBJECTIVES AND PROCEDURES
- PURPOSE
OF SERVICE LEARNING PROGRAM: : to facilitate learning, personal growth and
international understanding by engaging in, and reflecting on, service to
the larger community. In
addition, living in close proximity in such a program requires and fosters
an open, accepting attitude, a willingness to share, and a respect for
other persons' individuality and privacy.
PURPOSE OF SUMMER PROGRAM: to facilitate learning, personal growth and
international understanding through the celebration of personalities,
cultures, traditions and faiths from every part of the world. In addition,
living in close proximity in such a program requires and fosters an open,
accepting attitude, a willingness to share, and a respect for other
persons' individuality and privacy.
2. PROGRAM COMPONENTS (SERVICE LEARNING COMMUNITY):
a) On the first Saturday following
the beginning of the semester, all residents join in a half-day retreat away
from Canterbury House. The purpose
of the retreat is to deal with orientation/business, set the semester schedule
(Wednesday evenings and Service Day), build community, and just relax.
b) Each member of the community
commits to approximately 50 hours of community service per semester.
c) On eight Wednesday evenings
during the Semester, from 6-9pm, all residents join in a common meal and
program (each resident will assist two others in preparing the common meal on
one Wednesday). Program objectives
are to explore and share some aspect of what the member's involvement in
community service means both to that individual and to the community.
d) On one day during the semester
(normally a Saturday), the Service Learning Community will engage in a service
project as a group. The date
of the project will be determined at the Retreat.
Notes: Each resident is expected
to assist in the planning and presentation of either the Retreat or
programs. If the retreat, a
meal or program must be missed, the Executive Director should be notified as
far in advance as possible.
PROGRAM COMPONENTS (SUMMER PROGRAM):
a) On five Tuesday evenings during the summer, from 6-9pm, all residents join
in a common meal and program (each resident will assist two others in preparing
the common meal on one Tuesday). Program objectives are to explore and share
some aspect of national or international life, e.g. culture, the arts,
religion, geography, politics.
b) Each resident is expected to assist in the planning and presentation of
either the Retreat or programs. If a meal or program must be missed, the
Program Director should be notified as far in advance as possible.
3. ELIGIBILITY: Residents must be
students at the University of California at Berkeley [there is some flexibility
to this requirement during the summer]. New residents will be selected after an
interview with the Admissions Committee and/or the Program Director following
submission of a written application. Only those continuing students who have
honored previous contractual agreements will be eligible for renewal of
contracts.
4. OTHER BUILDING USE: Residents
understand that Canterbury House is a Center for all of the Foundation's
ministry programs and that non-residents participating in those programs share
use of the first floor common room-lounge, kitchen, bathroom and outdoor areas
with residents.
C. IN ADDITION TO
THE ABOVE, THE UNDERSIGNED AGREES TO THE FOLLOWING:
- PERIOD
OF RESIDENCE: Each contract period is one academic semester long, as
defined by the University's academic calendar.
- FINANCIAL
TERMS: Program Fees of $xxx are payable on the first day of each month;
such sum covers private bedroom, kitchen privileges, the opening retreat
and a weekly meal on those Tuesdays when there is a common meal. Utilities
will be billed monthly at the rate of 1/20th of the total building's usage
during the prior billing cycle, plus $3.25 for wireless access. An
additional $50 a month provides a parking space for the resident's car.
[Note: A late fee of $20 is charged if Program Fees are not paid by
the 15th day of the month.] Checks should be made payable to the
Berkeley Canterbury Foundation.
- WORK
SHIFT: Each floor's residents shall organize themselves to keep the
kitchens, bathroom, stairways, halls and other common areas clean and in
good order.
- DEPOSIT:
Upon acceptance into the Service Learning Community, residents shall pay a
$350 deposit; the resident's place in the community is not assure until
the deposit is received. It is NOT refundable if the agreement is broken
before occupancy. It is refunded at the close of the period of occupancy,
less any charges for cleaning, loss, or breakage. Both room and assigned
kitchen areas (including refrigerator) are to be left clean and in order
when checking out before deposit is returned.
- EARLY
TERMINATION: The Foundation and the resident may terminate this agreement
by providing thirty days notice, but NOT within six weeks of the end of a
school term, except for reasons which affect the health and safety of
residents, in which case the Foundation may terminate this agreement
immediately.
- ROOM
ASSIGNMENT: When a room becomes vacant, the choice of moving into it is
determined by seniority of one's residency and by permission of the
Executive Director. New residents may or may not have a choice of rooms,
depending on the number of vacancies.
- FURNISHINGS:
Residents supply linens (sheets, pillow cases, towels), blankets, study
lamps and personal articles. Residents are responsible for unnecessary
wear, breakage or loss of House-supplied furnishings. Such furnishings are
to be moved from rooms only with permission of the Executive Director.
- HOLD
HARMLESS: Residents understand that Canterbury House is NOT earthquake
proof or secure against intruders. Residents must take responsibility for
the security of their personal property. Residents agree to hold harmless
Berkeley Canterbury Foundation, Inc., the Episcopal Diocese of California
and other Episcopal Church entities, their officers, employees, any agents
for and against claims, demands and judgments for injury or damage to
persons or property invited, brought or otherwise allowed upon the
premises arising out of or resulting from earthquake, fire, explosion or
other natural disaster or the negligence, misconduct, unlawful or criminal
act or acts of residents, guests or third parties known or unknown.
Residents desiring to be insured against such loss or damage must obtain
their own private insurance.
It is also understood that the Foundation is NOT responsible for personal
property lost or stolen, and that any such property left at Canterbury House
after the period of residency is concluded may be disposed of by the
Foundation.
- All
laws in regard to liquor and other drugs are in effect at Canterbury
House. No pets are permitted. Smoking is not permitted inside the house and outside only in designated areas.
Offering one's room to a non-resident during semester breaks or at any
other times may be done only with permission of the Executive Director.
- Each
resident accepts the rules of common courtesy in regard to noise, privacy
and other violations of interpersonal relationships.
I have read the
above and I hereby agree to the arrangements set forth therein.
Applicant's
signature
Applicant's name
printed in English
ACCEPTED ON BEHALF OF THE BERKELEY CANTERBURY FOUNDATION