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Welcome to Lackawanna College

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Notice of Non-Discrimination

14

About the Student Handbook

16

About Lackawanna College

17

Mission

17

Vision

17

Core Values

17

College Goals

17

Department Directory

18

Lackawanna College Satellite Centers

19

Admissions Office Information

20

Purpose & Support

20

Personal Referral

20

Schedules and Calendars

21

Academic Calendars

22

Class Cancellations

23

Scranton Compressed Schedules

24

Scranton Final Exam Schedule

25

Scranton Final Exam Compressed Schedule

26

Academic Information

28

Academic Information

29

Academic Student Complaints

29

Appeal a Course Grade

29

Change of Degree Levels (Non graduates)

30

Change of Major

30

First Year and Graduation Seminars

31

Graduation, Honors, and Alumni

31

Schedule Changes

33

Leave of Absence Policy

33

Withdrawal from Course or College/Exit from LC

34

FAILURE TO WITHDRAW

35

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Second Degree

35

Student Dismissal from Class or Program

35

Transcripts

37

Transfer of Credit to Lackawanna College

37

Transfer of Credit Subsequent to Matriculation

38

Academic Affairs Policies

38

Academic Development Policy

38

Academic Integrity Policy

39

Academic Standing Policies

40

Attendance Policy

43

Attendance Policy ? Online Courses

45

Leave Due to Medical Exigency

46

Leave Due to Military Service

47

Classroom Behavior Policy

48

Credit by Examination Policy

48

Credit for Experiential Learning Policy

49

Incomplete Work Policy

50

Repeated Coursework Policy

50

Student Dismissal from Class or Program Appeal Policy

51

Student Service Animal Policy

52

Emotional Support and Assistance Animal Policy

54

Students with Disabilities Policy

54

Registrar's Office Policies

56

Financial Information

59

Student Financial Services

59

Federal Financial Aid Programs

60

Institutional Aid

60

Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency

60

Private Scholarships and Funding

61

Student Lending Code of Conduct

61

Dining Commons Hours of Operation

65

Academic and Career Services

65

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Academic Advising

65

Employment Placement Services

66

Student Success Center

67

Transfer Services

67

Veterans Services

68

Voter Registration

69

Information Technology

69

Computer Lab Services

69

Computer Use Policies

69

Copyright Policies and Guidelines

71

Public Relations Policies

74

Student Supports

76

Bookstore

76

Library Services

76

LACKAWANNA COLLEGE LIBRARY AT ALBRIGHT

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Math Center

79

Writing Center

80

Athletics

80

Public Safety Information

80

Anonymous Reporting of Incidents on Campus (TIPS)

80

Emergency Notification and/or Timely Warning

82

Public Safety Uniform Crime Reports

82

Student ID Cards

82

Student Right to Know Act

82

Public Safety Policies

83

Student Services Information

86

Student Health and Wellness

87

College Health Services

88

Health Insurance

88

Falcons Fitness Center

88

Student Wellness Policies

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Student Life Information

91

Lackawanna College Student Organizations (LCSO)

92

Alternative Spring Break - Service Learning Trip

92

Public Relations for Student Organizations

92

Student Grievance Procedure

93

Title IX

95

Title IX

96

Equal Opportunity, Harassment, and Nondiscrimination Policy

97

1. Rationale for Policy

97

2. Applicable Scope

97

3. Glossary

97

4. Title IX Coordinator

99

5. Independence and Conflict-of-Interest

99

6. Administrative Contact Information

100

7. Filing a Formal Complaint/Notice

101

8. Preservation of Evidence

102

9. Supportive Measures

103

10. Emergency Removal

104

11. Promptness

104

12. Privacy

105

13. Jurisdiction of Lackawanna College

105

14. Time Limits on Reporting

106

15. Online Harassment and Misconduct

106

16. Policy on Nondiscrimination

107

17. Policy on Disability Discrimination and Accommodation

107

a. Students with Disabilities

108

b. Employees with Disabilities

108

18. Policy on Discriminatory Harassment

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a. Discriminatory Harassment

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b. Title IX Offenses

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d. Force, Coercion, Consent, and Incapacitation

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e. Other Civil Rights Offenses

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19. Retaliation

113

20. Federal Timely Warning Obligations

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21. Mandated Reporting

114

22. When a Complainant Does Not Wish to Proceed

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23. False Allegations and Evidence

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24. Amnesty for Complainants and Witnesses

117

25. Resolution Process and Procedures

117

Resolution Process for Alleged Violations of the Title IX and other Sexual Misconduct Offenses

(Process "A")

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1. Overview

118

2. Notice/Complaint

119

3. Initial Assessment

119

4. Violence Risk Assessment

120

5. Dismissal (Mandatory and Discretionary)

120

6. Counterclaims

121

7. Right to an Advisor

121

a. Who Can Serve as an Advisor

122

b. Advisor's Role in Meetings and Interviews

122

c. Advisors in Hearings/College-Appointed Advisor

122

d. Pre-Interview Meetings

122

e. Advisor Violations of College Policy

123

f. Sharing Information with the Advisor

123

g. Expectations of an Advisor

123

h. Expectations of the Parties with Respect to Advisors

124

8. Resolution Processes

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a. Informal Resolution

124

b. Respondent Accepts Responsibility for Alleged Violations

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c. Negotiated Resolution

125

Formal Grievance Process

126

9. Grievance Process Pool

126

b. Pool Member Training

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10. Formal Grievance Process: Notice of Investigation and Allegations

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11. Resolution Timeline

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12. Appointment of Investigators

128

13. Ensuring Impartiality

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14. Investigation Timeline

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15. Delays in the Investigation Process and Interactions with Law Enforcement

129

16. Steps in the Investigation Process

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17. Role and Participation of Witnesses in the Investigation

131

18. Recording of Interviews

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19. Evidentiary Considerations in the Investigation

131

20. Referral for Hearing

132

21. Hearing Decision-maker Composition

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22. Evidentiary Considerations in the Hearing

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23. Notice of Hearing

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24. Alternative Hearing Participation Options

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25. Pre-Hearing Preparation

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26. Pre-Hearing Meetings

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27. Hearing Procedures

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28. Joint Hearings

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29. The Order of the Hearing ? Introductions and Explanation of Procedure

136

30. Investigator Presents the Final Investigation Report

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31. Testimony and Questioning

136

32. Refusal to Submit to Cross-Examination and Inferences

137

33. Recording Hearings

137

34. Deliberation, Decision-making, and Standard of Proof

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35. Notice of Outcome

138

36. Pathways

139

37. Withdrawal or Resignation While Charges Pending

141

38. Appeals

142

39. Long-Term Remedies/Other Actions

143

40. Failure to Comply with Pathways and/or Interim and Long-term Remedies and/or

Responsive Actions

144

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41. Recordkeeping

144

42. Disabilities Accommodations in the Resolution Process

145

43. Revision of this Policy and Procedures

145

Resolution Process for Alleged Violations of other Civil Rights Offenses (Process "B")

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1. Notice/Complaint

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2. Initial Assessment

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3. Counterclaims

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4. Resolution Options

148

5. Administrative Resolution

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6. Resolution Timeline

151

7. Pathways

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8. Withdrawal or Resignation While Charges are Pending

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9. Appeals

155

10. Long-Term Remedies/Actions

157

11. Failure to Comply with Pathways and/or Interim and Long-term Remedies and/or

Responsive Actions

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12. Recordkeeping

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13. Disabilities Accommodations in the Resolution Process

158

14. Revision of this Policy and Procedures

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Student Conduct & College Policies

159

Student Conduct and Community Standards

160

Mission

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Where can I find the College's Student Code of Conduct?

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I. Student Code of Conduct

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II. Student Rights and Responsibilities

160

III. Student Amnesty & Good Samaritan Policy

161

IV. Jurisdiction of Lackawanna College

162

V. Prohibited Conduct

162

Acts of Complicity

162

Acts of Dishonesty

163

Alcohol

163

Arson

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