2017-18 student handbook

2 | 2017-18 Student Handbook Table Of Contents The Honor Code and Social Council Information The Honor Oath 5 Manifestation 5 The Honor Council 5 Areas of Academic Concern 5 Plagiarism Defined 6 Instructor’s Interpretation 6 Summation 6 The Honor Council Constitution 7 Social Conduct Policy 14 The Social Council 15 Social Conduct Council Constitution 15 Explanation of Sanctions 19 Policies and Procedures Student Conduct 21 Student Conduct Process 21 Administrative Action 21 Administrative Conduct Meeting 21 Alcohol Policy 22 Responsible Friend Policy 23 Driving Under the Influence Policy 25 Illegal Drug Policy 26 Smoking Policy 27 Hazing Policy 27 Weapons and Firearms Policy 27 Pet Policy 27 Guest Policy 27 Open Fires Policy 27 Sexual and Gender-Based Misconduct Policy & Procedures 28 Discrimination & Harassment Policies and Procedures 38 Threat of Harm to Self or Others 41 Transcript Notation 42 Expungement Policy 42 Academics 43 Academic Suspension Policy 43 Disciplinary Suspension Policy 43 Academic Engagement Policy 43 Academic Accommodation 43 Withdrawal Policy 43 Grade Appeal Summary 44 Federal Regulations 45 Federal Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) 45 Student Complaints 46 Communicating Complaints to the College 46 Social Events 47 Social Function Policy for Student Organizations 47 General Event and Band Party Procedures 47 Fraternity Row Party Procedures 48 Event Clean-Up Regulations 49 Decoration Guidelines 49 Publications and Publicity 50 Sign Posting Policy 50 Use of the College Name Procedure 50 Publications Policy 50 Political Speaker and Literature Distribution Policy 50 College Speaker Policy 51 Technology 52 Technology Resources, Electronic Mail and the Internet 52 Residence Life Philosophy 56 Residence Life Policy 57