2019-2020 Effective August 5, 2019 - Rosemont College

[Pages:89]Rosemont College Student Handbook and Code of Conduct

2019-2020

Effective August 5, 2019

Updated Summer 2019

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Table of Contents

Statement of Jurisdiction and Applicability ................................................................................. 7 Letter from the Dean of Students ................................................................................................. 8 General Information ...................................................................................................................... 9

Rosemont College Mission Statement......................................................................................... 9

History of Rosemont College .................................................................................................... 10

Symbols of Rosemont College .................................................................................................. 11

Alma Mater ............................................................................................................................ 11 College Colors ....................................................................................................................... 11 The College Seal .................................................................................................................... 11 The Rosemont College Ring.................................................................................................. 11 School Mascot........................................................................................................................ 12 Rosemont College Traditional Events ....................................................................................... 12

Orientation ............................................................................................................................. 12 Cap & Gown Ceremony ........................................................................................................ 12 Welcome Picnic ..................................................................................................................... 12 All-College Convocation ....................................................................................................... 12 Family Weekend .................................................................................................................... 12 Oktoberfest............................................................................................................................. 12 Thanksgiving Celebration...................................................................................................... 12 Holiday Evening Featuring Penny Toss ................................................................................ 13 Finals Breakfast ..................................................................................................................... 13 Martin Luther King Day Observances................................................................................... 13 Formal .................................................................................................................................... 13 100 Days Party....................................................................................................................... 13 Jest & Gesture Major Production........................................................................................... 13 Academic Honors Day........................................................................................................... 13 Spring Reception.................................................................................................................... 13 Junior Class Blessing ............................................................................................................. 13 Multicultural Festival............................................................................................................. 13 Founders' Week ..................................................................................................................... 14 Athletic Banquet .................................................................................................................... 14 Reading Day Picnic ............................................................................................................... 14 Senior Week........................................................................................................................... 14 Commencement ..................................................................................................................... 14 Alumni Reunion Weekend..................................................................................................... 14 Theme for the Year.................................................................................................................... 14

Mission Activities...................................................................................................................... 14

System of College Governance ................................................................................................. 15

Student Life Committee of the Board of Trustees ................................................................. 15 Student Participation in College Governance ........................................................................ 15 The Alumni Association ............................................................................................................ 15

Administrative Directory............................................................................................................ 16 Business Hours and Telephone Service..................................................................................... 16

Office of Student Life.................................................................................................................. 17 Office of Student Life Mission Statement ................................................................................. 17

Education Records/Family Educational Rights & Privacy Act................................................. 17

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Withdrawal/Dismissal ............................................................................................................... 18

Medical Withdrawal Procedure ............................................................................................. 18 Academic Withdrawal from the College ............................................................................... 18 Leave of Absence................................................................................................................... 18 Drug and Alcohol Prevention Program (DAAPP) .................................................................... 19

College Resources and Services ................................................................................................. 27 Campus Mail ............................................................................................................................. 27

Campus Ministry ....................................................................................................................... 27

Office of Experiential Opportunities and Post Graduate Success ............................................. 28

Counseling Center ..................................................................................................................... 29

Financial Aid ............................................................................................................................. 29

Verification Policy................................................................................................................. 30 Satisfactory Academic Progress ............................................................................................ 30 Return of Title IV Funds Policy ............................................................................................ 31 Federal and State Financial Aid Programs ............................................................................ 32 Rosemont Merit Scholarships and Grants ............................................................................. 32 Dining Services ......................................................................................................................... 34

Rosemont College Department of Information Technology ..................................................... 35

The iWay................................................................................................................................ 35 Office 365 .............................................................................................................................. 35 Rosemont College Online...................................................................................................... 35 E2Campus .............................................................................................................................. 36 Media Services....................................................................................................................... 36 Social Networking Policy ...................................................................................................... 36 Social Networking Rules ....................................................................................................... 36 Social Networking Guidelines ............................................................................................... 37 Gertrude Kistler Memorial Library ........................................................................................... 38

Library hours during the Fall and Spring semesters .............................................................. 39 Remote Access....................................................................................................................... 39 Wellness Center ......................................................................................................................... 39

Student Facilities ......................................................................................................................... 41 Alumnae Hall............................................................................................................................. 41

Athletic Facilities....................................................................................................................... 41

The College Bookstore .............................................................................................................. 41

The Student Activities Center ................................................................................................... 41

Villanova Facilities.................................................................................................................... 42

Academic Offices ......................................................................................................................... 43 Academic Dean.......................................................................................................................... 43

Office of the Registrar ............................................................................................................... 43

Student Academic Support Center (SASC)............................................................................... 44

What the SASC provides ....................................................................................................... 44 Location and Hours................................................................................................................ 44 Disability Services ................................................................................................................. 44 The Office of Leadership and Engagement .............................................................................. 46 New Student Orientation ........................................................................................................... 46

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Student Activity Event .............................................................................................................. 46

Student Activity Fee .................................................................................................................. 47

Campus Event Policies .............................................................................................................. 47

Event Proposals...................................................................................................................... 47 Late Night/Large Event Policy .............................................................................................. 47 Student Organizations, Clubs, and Interest groups.................................................................... 51

Correspondence and Contracts by Students or Student Organizations.................................. 51 Fundraising by Student Organizations................................................................................... 51 Budgeted Clubs...................................................................................................................... 51 Club Meetings and Programs................................................................................................. 51 Student Organizations, Clubs and Interest Groups Currently Active on Rosemont's Campus 52

The Student Government Association ....................................................................................... 54

SGA Standing Committees .................................................................................................... 54 Guidelines for College Clubs and Organizations ...................................................................... 55

Criteria: Active Budgeted Clubs and Organizations.............................................................. 55 Club Privileges & Expectations ............................................................................................. 55 Creation of New Clubs & Organizations................................................................................... 55

Co-Curricular Awards ............................................................................................................... 57

Bulletin Board Policy ................................................................................................................ 56

Use of Photography Policy ........................................................................................................ 56

Federal Law and College Policies ......................................................................................... 56 FERPA: Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act ........................................................... 56 College Photography Release ................................................................................................ 56 General Campus and Event Photography .............................................................................. 56 Public Safety ................................................................................................................................. 59 Introduction ............................................................................................................................... 59

Emergency Telephone Numbers ............................................................................................... 59

Reporting Criminal Activity or Emergencies ........................................................................ 59 Medical Emergencies............................................................................................................. 59 Emergency Procedures .............................................................................................................. 60

Emergency Response Procedures .......................................................................................... 60 Fire Drill Procedure ............................................................................................................... 60 Security & Safety Procedures ................................................................................................ 60 Community Resources ........................................................................................................... 61 Annual Security Report ? Notice of Availability .................................................................. 61 Snow Closing Procedure........................................................................................................ 61 Identification Cards ................................................................................................................... 62

Lost & Found............................................................................................................................. 62

Parking....................................................................................................................................... 62

Missing Students Policy ............................................................................................................ 62

Residence Life Information and Policies................................................................................... 64 Staff ........................................................................................................................................... 64

Living on Campus ..................................................................................................................... 65

Eligibility ............................................................................................................................... 65

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Room Assignments ................................................................................................................ 65 Housing Agreement ............................................................................................................... 65 Cancellation ........................................................................................................................... 66 Guidelines for Residence Hall Living ....................................................................................... 66

Check-In and Check-Out ....................................................................................................... 66 Housing for Breaks ................................................................................................................ 66 Summer Housing ................................................................................................................... 67 Room Changes ....................................................................................................................... 67 Open Room Change............................................................................................................... 67 Room Entry............................................................................................................................ 68 Room Searches ...................................................................................................................... 68 Care of Rooms ....................................................................................................................... 69 Room Decorations ................................................................................................................. 69 Bunk Beds.............................................................................................................................. 69 Room Damage ....................................................................................................................... 69 Care of Common Areas ......................................................................................................... 69 Common Area Damage and Vandalism ................................................................................ 70 Personal Property................................................................................................................... 70 Air Conditioner Policy........................................................................................................... 70 Charges and Fines .................................................................................................................. 70 Work Orders .............................................................................................................................. 71

Visitation ................................................................................................................................... 73

Visitation Hours ..................................................................................................................... 73 General Visitation .................................................................................................................. 73 Visitation During Finals and College Breaks ........................................................................ 73 Host Regulations and Responsibilities .................................................................................. 73 Guest Regulations .................................................................................................................. 74 Guest Age .............................................................................................................................. 74 Overnight Guest Policy.......................................................................................................... 74 Number of Visitors ................................................................................................................ 74 Commuter Visitation.............................................................................................................. 74 Sign In/Sign Out Policy ......................................................................................................... 75 Presentation of Identification................................................................................................. 75 Loss of Visitation................................................................................................................... 75 Rosemont College Code of Conduct .......................................................................................... 76 Section 1: Introduction .............................................................................................................. 76

Good Samaritan/Medical Amnesty concerning Alcohol and Drugs ..................................... 76 Section 2: The Code of Conduct................................................................................................ 76

1. Abuse of the Student Conduct System .............................................................................. 76 2. Alcohol Policy ................................................................................................................... 77 3. Drugs.................................................................................................................................. 77 4. Discrimination and Bias-Related Behavior ....................................................................... 78 5. Mature Civility................................................................................................................... 78 6. Visitation in the Residence Halls and Guests .................................................................... 78 7. Dangerous Practices........................................................................................................... 79 8. Destruction of Property...................................................................................................... 79 9. Dishonesty ......................................................................................................................... 79 10. Disorderly Conduct and Noise......................................................................................... 79 11. Electronic Communication .............................................................................................. 79 12. Failure to Comply and Interference with College Operations ......................................... 80

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13. Fire Safety........................................................................................................................ 80 14. Gambling Policy .............................................................................................................. 80 15. Hazing .............................................................................................................................. 80 16. Indecent Conduct ............................................................................................................. 81 17. Identification .................................................................................................................... 81 18. Intimate Partner Abuse .................................................................................................... 81 19. Physical and Psychological Harm.................................................................................... 81 20. Sexual Harassment/Sexual Assault.................................................................................. 81 21. Smoking ........................................................................................................................... 83 22. Stalking ............................................................................................................................ 83 23. Student Group Violations ................................................................................................ 83 24. Theft................................................................................................................................. 83 Section 3: Student Conduct Procedures .................................................................................... 85

Introduction............................................................................................................................ 85 Communication...................................................................................................................... 85 Referrals................................................................................................................................. 85 Notification ............................................................................................................................ 85 Formal Conduct Hearings with a Student Conduct Administrator (SCA) ............................ 85 Appeals .................................................................................................................................. 86 Sanctions and Interim Measures ............................................................................................ 86 Sanctions ................................................................................................................................ 87

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Statement of Jurisdiction and Applicability

The policies, procedures, protocols, and expectations outlined in the Student Handbook apply to students enrolled at Rosemont College in the Undergraduate College and Schools of Graduate and Professional Studies for any number of credits, residential or commuter, and their guests.

The 2019-2020 Student Handbook is the current handbook at Rosemont College containing the current policies, procedures, protocols, and expectations of the College. This handbook supersedes all earlier handbooks and causes them to be invalid regardless of where or in what format they may be found.

The College and the Division of Student Life reserves the right to change, edit, or amend any section of this handbook at any time. Students will be sent a new copy of the handbook if changes are made via their Rosemont email.

Should you have any questions regarding the Student Handbook, please contact either Dean Chiddick or Dean Huelskamp using the information below.

Dean Chiddick tchiddick@rosemont.edu 610-527-0200, ext. 2400

Dean Huelskamp benjamin.huelskamp@rosemont.edu

610-527-0200, ext. 2401

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Letter from the Dean of Students

Dear Rosemont Student,

It is a pleasure to welcome you to Rosemont College.

First Year Students: Congratulations on making a wise choice not only to attend Rosemont College, but also making a tremendous investment in your future and your success.

Returning Students: Remember to celebrate your return and reflect on the dedication and hard work it has taken to get to this point.

As Dean of Students, I am, ultimately, your advocate and your biggest supporter as a student during your time at Rosemont. I am committed to working with the Student Life staff to assist in this important mission.

For wellness needs and emotional support, do not hesitate to reach out to our great staff in the Counseling Center and in the Wellness Center. If you are a resident student with concerns, the Office of Residence Life is ready to assist you. If you are an aspiring or current student athlete, be sure to connect with our Athletics staff for information. If you want to know more about activities or leadership opportunities, find time to chat with our staff in the Office of Leadership and Engagement. Curious about internships or study abroad (among many other options): contact the Office of Experiential Opportunities and Post-Graduate Success. These are just a few examples of ways in which Student Affairs can be beneficial to you! Within the Student Handbook, you will find information that discusses policies, procedures and expectations of you as a student. The Student Handbook represents the obligations that we as a College have committed to you in order to maximize your success. It is your responsibility and your right to read the information provided thoroughly.

On behalf of the Division for Student Life, I applaud your future accomplishments and want to let you know that our staff is committed to helping you achieve your personal and academic goals while attending Rosemont College. Please use the information within the Student Handbook to guide you to the resources and events that will be helpful to you and do not hesitate to contact my office located in Good Counsel Hall 105 for assistance.

I look forward to seeing you on campus and I wish you the best of luck as we start the new academic year.

Sincerely,

Troy N. Chiddick, MBA `03 Dean of Students

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