Katie G Cooper wrote:
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>
> Hello!
>
> I was wondering if any of you could help me. I am an employee at Civic
> House, which is a hub at the University of Pennsylvania that focuses on
> Community Service and Service Groups at Penn (you can check us out at
> www.upenn.edu/civichouse). Civic House is basically a three-floor house
> that has meeting rooms on the first floor, administrative offices on the
> second floor, as well as student group offices and additional meeting
> rooms on the third floor. Civic House is completely brand new this year,
> so we are right now in the process of establishing policies and
> procedures for our operation.
>
> I am hoping to be able to tap your experience and expertise to give me
> any ideas or resources for establishing policies and procedures
> specifically for our after hours operation. After hours would basically
> consist of meetings for our student groups, which could last until
> 10:00PM every night. Ideally we would like to have at least 2 people
> working every night - 1 staff member, and 1 work-study student that would
> be a receptionist on the first floor. Some of our concerns include after
> hours access to people not affiliated with Penn, as well as safety (we're
> in an urban area), coverage, and emergency procedures.
>
> As Civic House is brand new to the University of Pennsylvania, we are all
> relatively new to the world of after hours operation as well as existing
> as an entity somewhat independent from the rest of Student Life at Penn.
> Any input that you may be able to provide would be greatly appreciated!
>
> Please feel free to email me directly at kcooper@sas.upenn.edu, or you
> may contact Civic House directly at:
> 3914 Locust Walk
> Philadelphia, PA 19104-6154
> (215)898-4831
> (215)573-3665 (fax)
>
> Thank you!
>
> Katie Cooper
> Civic House
>
Katie is a co-worker and friend of mine. Any help would be much
appreciated! Thanks, Megan