2019-2020 Effective August 22, 2019 - Rosemont College

Rosemont College Student Handbook and Code of Conduct

2019-2020

Effective August 22, 2019

Updated August 2019

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Table of Contents

Statement of Jurisdiction and Applicability ................................................................................. 8 Letter from the Dean of Students ................................................................................................. 9 General Information .................................................................................................................... 10

Rosemont College Mission Statement....................................................................................... 10

History of Rosemont College .................................................................................................... 11

Symbols of Rosemont College .................................................................................................. 12

Alma Mater ............................................................................................................................ 12 College Colors ....................................................................................................................... 12 The College Seal .................................................................................................................... 12 The Rosemont College Ring.................................................................................................. 12 School Mascot........................................................................................................................ 13 Rosemont College Traditional Events ....................................................................................... 13

Orientation ............................................................................................................................. 13 Cap & Gown Ceremony ........................................................................................................ 13 Welcome Picnic ..................................................................................................................... 13 All-College Convocation ....................................................................................................... 13 Family Weekend .................................................................................................................... 13 Oktoberfest............................................................................................................................. 13 Thanksgiving Celebration...................................................................................................... 13 Holiday Evening Featuring Penny Toss ................................................................................ 14 Finals Breakfast ..................................................................................................................... 14 Martin Luther King Day Observances................................................................................... 14 Formal .................................................................................................................................... 14 100 Days Party....................................................................................................................... 14 Jest & Gesture Major Production........................................................................................... 14 Academic Honors Day........................................................................................................... 14 Spring Reception.................................................................................................................... 14 Junior Class Blessing ............................................................................................................. 14 Multicultural Festival............................................................................................................. 14 Founders' Week ..................................................................................................................... 15 Athletic Banquet .................................................................................................................... 15 Reading Day Picnic ............................................................................................................... 15 Senior Week........................................................................................................................... 15 Commencement ..................................................................................................................... 15 Alumni Reunion Weekend..................................................................................................... 15 Theme for the Year.................................................................................................................... 15

Mission Activities...................................................................................................................... 15

System of College Governance ................................................................................................. 16

Student Life Committee of the Board of Trustees ................................................................. 16 Student Participation in College Governance ........................................................................ 16 The Alumni Association ............................................................................................................ 16

Administrative Directory............................................................................................................ 17 Business Hours and Telephone Service..................................................................................... 17

Office of Student Life.................................................................................................................. 18 Office of Student Life Mission Statement ................................................................................. 18

Education Records/Family Educational Rights & Privacy Act ................................................. 18

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Withdrawal/Dismissal ............................................................................................................... 19

Medical Withdrawal Procedure ............................................................................................. 19 Academic Withdrawal from the College ............................................................................... 19 Leave of Absence................................................................................................................... 19 Drug and Alcohol Prevention Program (DAAPP) .................................................................... 20

College Resources and Services ................................................................................................. 28 Campus Mail ............................................................................................................................. 28

Campus Ministry ....................................................................................................................... 28

Office of Experiential Opportunities and Post Graduate Success ............................................. 29

Counseling Center ..................................................................................................................... 30

Financial Aid ............................................................................................................................. 30

Verification Policy................................................................................................................. 31 Satisfactory Academic Progress ............................................................................................ 31 Return of Title IV Funds Policy ............................................................................................ 32 Federal and State Financial Aid Programs ............................................................................ 33 Rosemont Merit Scholarships and Grants ............................................................................. 33 Dining Services ......................................................................................................................... 35

Rosemont College Department of Information Technology ..................................................... 36

The iWay................................................................................................................................ 36 Office 365 .............................................................................................................................. 36 Rosemont College Online ...................................................................................................... 36 E2Campus .............................................................................................................................. 37 Media Services....................................................................................................................... 37 Social Networking Policy ...................................................................................................... 37 Social Networking Rules ....................................................................................................... 37 Social Networking Guidelines ............................................................................................... 38 Gertrude Kistler Memorial Library ........................................................................................... 39

Library hours during the Fall and Spring semesters .............................................................. 40 Remote Access....................................................................................................................... 40 Wellness Center ......................................................................................................................... 40

Student Facilities ......................................................................................................................... 42 Alumnae Hall............................................................................................................................. 42

Athletic Facilities....................................................................................................................... 42

The College Bookstore .............................................................................................................. 42

The Student Activities Center ................................................................................................... 42

Villanova Facilities.................................................................................................................... 43

Academic Offices ......................................................................................................................... 44 Academic Dean.......................................................................................................................... 44

Office of the Registrar ............................................................................................................... 44

Student Academic Support Center (SASC)............................................................................... 45

What the SASC provides ....................................................................................................... 45 Location and Hours................................................................................................................ 45 Disability Services ................................................................................................................. 45 The Office of Leadership and Engagement .............................................................................. 47 New Student Orientation ........................................................................................................... 47

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Student Activity Event .............................................................................................................. 47

Student Activity Fee .................................................................................................................. 48

Campus Event Policies .............................................................................................................. 48

Event Proposals...................................................................................................................... 48 Late Night/Large Event Policy .............................................................................................. 48 Student Organizations, Clubs, and Interest Groups................................................................... 52

Correspondence and Contracts by Students or Student Organizations.................................. 52 Fundraising by Student Organizations................................................................................... 52 Budgeted Clubs...................................................................................................................... 52 Club Meetings and Programs................................................................................................. 52 Student Organizations, Clubs and Interest Groups Currently Active on Rosemont's Campus 53

The Student Government Association ....................................................................................... 55

SGA Standing Committees .................................................................................................... 55 Guidelines for College Clubs and Organizations ...................................................................... 56

Criteria: Active Budgeted Clubs and Organizations.............................................................. 56 Club Privileges & Expectations ............................................................................................. 56 Creation of New Clubs & Organizations................................................................................... 56

Bulletin Board Policy ................................................................................................................ 57

Use of Photography Policy ........................................................................................................ 57

Federal Law and College Policies ......................................................................................... 57 FERPA: Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act ........................................................... 57 College Photography Release ................................................................................................ 57 General Campus and Event Photography .............................................................................. 57 Co-Curricular Awards ............................................................................................................... 58

Public Safety................................................................................................................................. 60 Introduction ............................................................................................................................... 60

Emergency Telephone Numbers ............................................................................................... 60

Reporting Criminal Activity or Emergencies ........................................................................ 60 Medical Emergencies............................................................................................................. 60 Emergency Procedures .............................................................................................................. 61

Emergency Response Procedures .......................................................................................... 61 Fire Drill Procedure ............................................................................................................... 61 Security & Safety Procedures ................................................................................................ 61 Community Resources ........................................................................................................... 62 Annual Security Report ? Notice of Availability .................................................................. 62 Snow Closing Procedure........................................................................................................ 62 Identification Cards ................................................................................................................... 63

Lost & Found............................................................................................................................. 63

Parking....................................................................................................................................... 63

Missing Students Policy ............................................................................................................ 63

Residence Life Information and Policies................................................................................... 65 Staff ........................................................................................................................................... 65

Living on Campus ..................................................................................................................... 66

Eligibility ............................................................................................................................... 66

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Room Assignments ................................................................................................................ 66 Housing Agreement ............................................................................................................... 66 Cancellation ........................................................................................................................... 67 Guidelines for Residence Hall Living ....................................................................................... 67

Check-In and Check-Out ....................................................................................................... 67 Housing for Breaks ................................................................................................................ 67 Summer Housing ................................................................................................................... 68 Room Changes ....................................................................................................................... 68 Open Room Change............................................................................................................... 68 Room Entry............................................................................................................................ 69 Room Searches ...................................................................................................................... 69 Care of Rooms ....................................................................................................................... 70 Room Decorations ................................................................................................................. 70 Bunk Beds.............................................................................................................................. 70 Room Damage ....................................................................................................................... 70 Care of Common Areas ......................................................................................................... 70 Common Area Damage and Vandalism ................................................................................ 71 Personal Property................................................................................................................... 71 Air Conditioner Policy........................................................................................................... 71 Charges and Fines .................................................................................................................. 71 Work Orders .............................................................................................................................. 72

Visitation ................................................................................................................................... 74

Visitation Hours ..................................................................................................................... 74 General Visitation .................................................................................................................. 74 Visitation During Finals and College Breaks ........................................................................ 74 Host Regulations and Responsibilities .................................................................................. 74 Guest Regulations .................................................................................................................. 75 Guest Age .............................................................................................................................. 75 Overnight Guest Policy.......................................................................................................... 75 Number of Visitors ................................................................................................................ 75 Commuter Visitation.............................................................................................................. 75 Sign In/Sign Out Policy ......................................................................................................... 76 Presentation of Identification................................................................................................. 76 Loss of Visitation................................................................................................................... 76 Rosemont College Code of Conduct .......................................................................................... 77 Section 1: Introduction .............................................................................................................. 77

Good Samaritan/Medical Amnesty concerning Alcohol and Drugs ..................................... 77 Section 2: The Code of Conduct................................................................................................ 77

1. Abuse of the Student Conduct System .............................................................................. 77 2. Alcohol Policy ................................................................................................................... 78 3. Drugs.................................................................................................................................. 78 4. Discrimination and Bias-Related Behavior ....................................................................... 79 5. Mature Civility................................................................................................................... 79 6. Visitation in the Residence Halls and Guests .................................................................... 79 7. Dangerous Practices........................................................................................................... 80 8. Destruction of Property...................................................................................................... 80 9. Dishonesty ......................................................................................................................... 80 10. Disorderly Conduct and Noise......................................................................................... 80 11. Electronic Communication .............................................................................................. 80 12. Failure to Comply and Interference with College Operations ......................................... 81

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