Student Handbook 2016-2017 The University of Scranton 800 ...

[Pages:116]Student Handbook 2016-2017

The University of Scranton 800 Linden Street

Scranton, Pennsylvania 18510

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TABLE OF CONTENTS Important Phone Numbers....................................................................................................................................................... 6 Students Rights & Confidentiality of Information ......................................................................................................... 9 Mission of The University/Characteristics and Goals.................................................................................................10 2016-2017 Academic Calendar-At-A-Glance..................................................................................................................11 Intersession 2017.......................................................................................................................................................................14 Summer Sessions 2017 ............................................................................................................................................................14 Compressed Schedule for Inclement Weather...............................................................................................................16 Severe Weather Hotline...........................................................................................................................................................18 Residence Life and Housing ...................................................................................................................................................19 Policies Governing The University Community......................................................................................... 30 Academic Code of Honesty .....................................................................................................................................................30 Acceptable Use of Information Technology Resources Policy ................................................................................35 Policy Requiring the Submission of Local Contact Information.............................................................................37 Policy on Compliance - Grants, Research and Sponsored Programs....................................................................38 Policy on Protection of Animal Subjects in Research..................................................................................................39 Policy on Protection of Human Subjects in Research .................................................................................................39 Policy on Research Misconduct ............................................................................................................................................39 Equal Opportunity and Diversity.........................................................................................................................................43 Policy on Students with Disabilities ...................................................................................................................................44 Emergency Evacuation Plan for People with Disabilities .........................................................................................44 Administrative Withdrawal of Students...........................................................................................................................44 Nondiscrimination and Anti-Harassment Policy ..........................................................................................................45 Refund Policy for Disciplinary Dismissal .........................................................................................................................46 Campus Social Norms Policy..................................................................................................................................................46

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Off-Campus Behavior Policy ..................................................................................................................................................47 Domestic or International Study Away & Student Conduct Expectations .........................................................47 Hazing Prohibition Policy .......................................................................................................................................................47 Hoverboard Policy Statement ...............................................................................................................................................48 Firearms and Weapons Policy...............................................................................................................................................48 Anti-Violence Policy...................................................................................................................................................................48 Alcohol and Drug Policy...........................................................................................................................................................49 I. University Alcohol Policy .................................................................................................................................................49 II. University Drug Policy .....................................................................................................................................................51 III. Amnesty & Good Samaritan Policy............................................................................................................................51 Free Assembly Policy ................................................................................................................................................................52 Parking Policy and Motor Vehicle Registration.............................................................................................................52 Pet Policy........................................................................................................................................................................................58 Policy on Smoking ......................................................................................................................................................................58 Sexual Harassment and Sexual Misconduct Policy ......................................................................................................59

STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT ....................................................................................59

ADJUDICATING CASES OF STUDENT MISCONDUCT .................................................................................62 The University of Scranton Discipline Process ..............................................................................................................64 Emergency Services...................................................................................................................................................................72 Alma Mater ................................................................................................................................................................................... 74

SEXUAL HARASSMENT AND MISCONDUCT: REPORTING INFORMATION AND RESOURCES ................................................................................................................ 74

University Resources & Services..........................................................................................................................................79 Athletics ..........................................................................................................................................................................................79 Bursar's Office - Payments......................................................................................................................................................80

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Campus Ministries......................................................................................................................................................................81 Service and Social Justice.......................................................................................................................................83 Spiritual Formation ..................................................................................................................................................83

The Gerard R. Roche Center for Career Development................................................................................................84 Center for Health Education and Wellness (CHEW)....................................................................................................85 Center for Student Engagement ...........................................................................................................................................86 Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence................................................................................................................87 Computer Services - Information Resources Division................................................................................................88 Computer Requirements .........................................................................................................................................................88 Computer Sales............................................................................................................................................................................89 Campus Wireless Network .....................................................................................................................................................89 Network Access Control ..........................................................................................................................................................89 Responsible Computing ...........................................................................................................................................................90 Computing Policies ....................................................................................................................................................................90 Technology Support ..................................................................................................................................................................90 Counseling Center ......................................................................................................................................................................90 Dining Services ............................................................................................................................................................................91

Meal Plan Offerings: .................................................................................................................................................91 Dining Locations:.......................................................................................................................................................92 Office of Equity and Diversity................................................................................................................................................94 Financial Aid .................................................................................................................................................................................95 Office of International Student and Scholar Services (OISSS).................................................................................96 Office of Study Abroad..............................................................................................................................................................96 The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Memorial Library .................................................................................................97 Mail Service ...................................................................................................................................................................................98

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Military Science Department - Reserve Officer Training Corps ..........................................................................100 Multicultural Center ...............................................................................................................................................................101 Off Campus & Commuter Student Life............................................................................................................................101 Performance Music .................................................................................................................................................................102 Printing Services - Print Shop and Copy Center.........................................................................................................103 University Police Department............................................................................................................................................103 Reading Skills Development - Reading Specialist/Academic Development Program...............................105 Recreational Sports.................................................................................................................................................................106 Office of the Registrar and Academic Services............................................................................................................107 Office of Residence Life .........................................................................................................................................................108 Royal Card Office - Student Identification Cards........................................................................................................109 Division of Student Formation & Campus Life............................................................................................................110 Office of Student Conduct.....................................................................................................................................................111 Student Health Services ........................................................................................................................................................111 Telephone and Television Services - Office of Network Infrastructure...........................................................113 Veterans Education Benefits...............................................................................................................................................113 Voter Registration ...................................................................................................................................................................114 Web Support for Courses .....................................................................................................................................................114 Jane Kopas Women's Center ...............................................................................................................................................114

NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION ............................................................................ 115

General Disclaimer..................................................................................................................................................................116

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Important Phone Numbers

2016-2017

Academic Advising: College of Arts and Sciences Kania School of Management Panuska College of Professional Studies

Athletics Bookstore Bursar's Office Byron Recreation Complex Campus Ministry Cancellation/Delay Line Center for Career Development Center for Health Education and Wellness (CHEW) Center for Service and Social Justice Center for Student Engagement (CSE) Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence (CTLE) Counseling Center Cross Cultural Centers

Jane Kopas Women's Center (JKWC) Multicultural Center Deans (Academic): College of Arts and Sciences Kania School of Management Panuska College of Professional Studies Dean of Students

570-941-6323 570-941-6100 570-941-6390 570-941-7440 570-941-7454 570-941-4062 570-941-6203 570-941-7419 570-941-5999 570-941-7640 570-941-4253 570-941-7429 570-941-6233 570-941-4038 570-941-7620

570-941-6194 570-941-5904

570-941-7560 570-941-4208 570-941-6305 570-941-7680

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Dining Services

570-941-7456

Equity and Diversity Office

570-941-6645

Escort (Safety) Service (University Police)

570-941-7888

Events Line

570-941-7768

Financial Aid

570-941-7701

Information

570-941-7400

International Student & Scholar Services

570-941-4841

Library (Reference Desk)

570-941-4000

Mailing Services

570-941-4282

Military Science (ROTC)

570-941-7457/6336

Off-Campus and Commuter Student Life

570-941-6292

Parking Services

570-941-7888

Performance Music

570-941-7624

Printing Services

570-941-4198

Provost/Academic Vice President

570-941-7520

University Police

570-941-7888

Reading Specialist

570-941-4218

Recreational Sports

570-941-6203

Registrar and Academic Services

570-941-7721

Residence Life

570-941-6226

Royal Card (ID)

570-941-4357

Student Clubs and Organizations

570-941-5441

Student Formation and Campus Life

570-941-7680

Student Government

570-941-7462

Student Health Services

570-941-7667

Technology Support Center

570-941-4357

Veterans Representative

570-941-7701

View Events and Activities Online At: calendar.scranton.edu/events/

The University of Scranton is a Catholic, Jesuit educational institution serving men and women, and is committed to affirmative action to assure equal opportunity for all persons, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, disabilities, sex, sexual orientation, age or veteran status.

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Message from the President and Student Government

Dear Students,

Welcome to the University of Scranton or welcome back. As we begin a new academic year, your personal journey starts or continues here at this great Catholic and Jesuit University. This experience will be exciting, challenging and most importantly fulfilling as you enter a new chapter of your own lives. My hope for you is that you find, or continue to find, this place as welcoming and supportive as I do and you experience the best of what we have to offer.

This University--your University--is a special place. The people and the mission make it so. The University is animated by the vision of St. Ignatius and his initial companions. The Society of Jesus is over 475 years old and continues to educate young men and women in the spirit of Ignatius. One of the key phrases capturing the charism of Ignatian spirituality is "to love and serve in all things." In Ignatius' Spanish it reads "en todo amar y servir." To make this charge your own, I ask you to take time and experience the University fully during your years here. This is something that you need to do intentionally. College is a busy time and it is easy to get lost in the day to day minutia. Ignatius would encourage you to take time each day to reflect on the positive and negative experiences of that day. Please heed this sage advice.

Our University has a proud tradition of success in place and we expect that you will rise to the challenge and achieve the same types of successes. That may be overwhelming at first but be assured you are ready and you will succeed. You have special gifts and the University of Scranton will challenge you to develop and use those gifts so that you may as Ignatius hoped, "Go and set the world on fire."

As we begin this exciting journey together, may God bless us all and may God bless The University of Scranton.

Sincerely,

Kevin P. Quinn, S.J. President

Dear Fellow Students,

To those in the Class of 2020, welcome! Welcome to the community that will become your second home; welcome to an environment of support and success; welcome to the beginning of the next stage of your lives, where you will form friendships that will last a lifetime. To all those returning, welcome back.

As you will discover, the speed of each successive semester at this amazing university accelerates. It is hard to believe that three years ago we began our journey here at Scranton. What we have discovered in those years has exceeded all our expectations. To the Class of 2020: If you hope that your college experience is one in which you can grow, learn, befriend many, and have the support and love to develop on your own--and in your unique way--you have found a family and home here at Scranton. No other school can equal Scranton when it comes to our faculty, staff, and administrators; whether it's the commitment to your success held by our faculty; the smiles, warmth, and advice offered by our staff; or the ongoing support and empathy of those who strive to enhance your education and life at the administrative level, you have a home here in Scranton.

We committed last spring to represent you by advocating and advancing your ideas, interests, and rights. Student Government will be available as a resource to you throughout this coming year. Do not hesitate to call or email us,

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