Students learn how to communicate, accept differences, and share living in the residence halls. At the same time, students form lasting friendships as a result of living with other students from across the United States and other countries. This person is a paraprofessional staff member working on a masters degree dedicated to accessing and meeting the needs of the students who live in that particular living environment. Each residence hall also has a Residence Hall Council which works closely with the RD and RAs to provide social and educational programs, as well as serves as the student group which makes suggestion for policy changes. Residence halls are equipped with fire alarm systems that, when activated, automatically alert the Clinton Fire Department of a potential fire.
Fire safety is taken very seriously at PC, and fire drills are a routine part of residence life.
The public safety office works closely with the Residence Life Office. Each of the residence halls is equipped with an electronic locking system, making entrance during certain hours possible only to residents of those halls. Some residence hall councils also elect to set up a front desk operation to monitor visitors. Each building has an student RA on duty during the weekend, and there is always one RD on call during weekends. Campus security officers are on duty 24 hours each day.