1 TABLE OF CONTENTS Campus Directory 3 DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION President’s Welcome 4 • Center for Inclusion 48 Vice President for Student Affairs’ Welcome 5 o Academic & Cultural Events Series 48 Student Body President’s Welcome 6 o Jacket Link: Bridge Program 48 Student Body Vice President’s Welcome 7 o Anti-Discrimination Policy 49 Statement of Mission 8 o Black Cultural Center (BCC) 49 Becoming a Yellow Jacket 9 o Obie Bender Awards 50 Annual Traditions 10 o TRIO Upward Bound 50 Spirit & Tradition 11 o Voices of Praise Gospel Choir 50 Points of Pride 13 Berea & Beyond 14 HEALTH & WELLNESS Campus Information 16 • Center for Awareness, Resilience and 51 Alumni Relations 17 Education (CARE) Tuition & Fees 18 • Health Services 51 • Counseling Services 52 ACADEMIC SERVICES • Academic Advising 19 CO-CURRICULAR OPPORTUNITIES • The Learning Center 20 • Student Life Center (SLC) 54 • The Writing Center 22 • Fraternity & Sorority Life (FSL) 55 • Career Services 23 • David & Frances Brain Center for 58 • Center for Global Exploration 24 Community Engagement • Campus Libraries 26 • Student Media & Communications 59 o Ritter Library 26 • Student Government 60 o Jones Library & Riemenschneider 61 27 • Class Officers Bach Institute Library • Lou Higgins Center 62 • Research 28 o Fitness & Recreation 62 • Center for Innovation and Growth 29 o Intramurals & Sport Clubs 62 • Honor Societies 31 o Leisure & Outdoor Rec Programs 62 • Musical Opportunities 63 STUDENT SERVICES • Office of Accessible Education 34 POLICIES • Jacket Access Van 35 • Student Code of Conduct 65 • Financial Aid 36 • University Policies and Procedures 84 • Student Employment Center 36 • Non-Discrimination Policy and 95 • Bursar & Cashier’s Office 36 Procedures • Student Complaint Procedure • The Union, Strosacker Hall 37 97 o Hive Café & Games Area 38 Flowchart o Scheduling Office & Advertising 38 • Freedom of Expression Policy 98 • Campus Access Services (CAS) 39 • BW Photography/Image Permissions 100 o Jacket Express Card 39 • Tobacco and Smoke-Free Policy 102 o Parking Services 40 • Technology Resources – Use Policy 103 • BW Campus Stores 42 • Student Organization Travel Policy 110 • Dining Services 43 • Center for Global Exploration Student 111 • Office of Commuter Services 45 Conduct Policy 46 • Residential Living Policies and • Department of Safety & Security 112 • University Vans & Transportation 46 Procedures • Student Activity Center (SAC) 47 2 CAMPUS DIRECTORY All on-campus numbers begin with the extension (440) 826- Campus Switchboard (440) 826-2900 Offices Honors Program 2242 Human Resources 2220 Academic Advising 2188 International Student Services 2231 Academic Affairs 2251 Intramural Sports 2067 Accounts Payable 2213 LaunchNET 2472 Admissions Learning Center 2147 Conservatory 2368 Library (Ritter Library) 2206 Adult & Continuing Education 8012 Lou Higgins Recreational Center 2286 First-Year & Transfer 2222 Mail Center 2337 Adult, Transfer & Military Services 2121 Office of Accessible Education 2147 Athletics 2184 President’s Office 2424 Black Cultural Center 2110 Provost 2251 Brain Center for Community Outreach 2403 Printing Services 2903 Buildings & Grounds 2233 Purchasing 2444 Bursar 2217 Registration & Records 2126 Campus Access Services 2410 Residence Life 2114 Parking Services Safety & Security (emergency) 2000 Jacket Express Card Safety & Security (non-emergency) 2336 Campus Stores 2205 Sports Information 2327 Career Services 2101 Student Affairs 2111 Cashier 2217 Student Employment/Payroll 3177 CARE Office 2180 Student Government 2308 Center for Global Exploration 2231 Student Life Center (SLC) 2356 Center for Inclusion (CFI) 2395 Fraternity & Sorority Life Center for Innovation & Growth (CIG) 2393 New Student Orientation Center for Philanthropy & Alumni Engagement 2104 Student Clubs & Organizations Chapel 2175 Student Leadership Programs Commuter Services 2380 Student Success Network (SSN) 2112 Counseling Center 2180 Theatre Box Office 2240 Dining Services 2412 University Relations 2325 Finance Office 2212 Upward Bound 2208 Financial Aid 2108 Vice President for Student Affairs 2111 Health Services 2178 WBWC 88.3FM – The Sting 2145 Help Desk/Information Technology (IT) 7000 Writing Center 2417 Academic Departments Art History 2293 Neuroscience 2489 Art (Studio Art) 2152 Nursing 8079 Biology & Geology 2262 Philosophy 2193 Chemistry 2312 Physician Assistant Program 2221 Communication Arts & Sciences 2278 Physics & Astronomy 2312 Communication Sciences & Disorders 2149 Politics & Global Citizenship 2311 Community Music School 2365 Psychology 2163 Conservatory of Music 2369 Religion 2076 Economics 2311 School of Business 2392 English Language and Literature 2293 School of Education 2166 Foreign Languages & Literature 2244 School of Health, Physical Education & History 2076 Sport Sciences 7473 Math & Computer Science 2117 Sociology 2161 Theatre & Dance 2239 In Case of an Emergency Emergency (if on campus, dial “9” first) 911 BW Campus Security 2000 Berea Police (440) 234-1234 Dean of Students 2111 3 For a complete listing please refer to http://webapps.bw.edu/phone/. THE PRESIDENT’S WELCOME On behalf of the Baldwin Wallace University community, I want to welcome each of you to campus during this exciting time in your life. As you begin your studies, please know that all members of the BW community – faculty, staff, alumni and peer – are with you to support and celebrate your success. While these continue to be unique times, Baldwin Wallace remains fully committed to providing a quality education experience while maximizing the health and safety of the BW community and following the recommendations of the CDC and the state of Ohio. Your experiences at BW will shape your future in significant and lasting ways. In the classroom, you’ll develop the skills, competencies and confidence that will prepare you for a successful and meaningful career and a thriving future. Your professors will know you by name, mentor you, and help you gain the professional connections you need to find the best internships and opportunities to excel. Outside the classroom, you can get involved in activities like athletics, residence life, commuter, fraternity & sorority, recreation, the arts, and student organizations of every type. At Baldwin Wallace, you will find a community who cares about you as a person and believes your thoughts, views and voice are important and matter. As we continue to celebrate the 175th anniversary of the founding of our university this year, we look to our founder John Baldwin, who made diversity and inclusion the foundation of the mission, values and goals we embrace. In this coming year, you will see new initiatives that build on the many successes we’ve already achieved that have made Baldwin Wallace a nationally recognized university for inclusion and a place where social awareness, equality and justice are the pillars of our community that we celebrate, affirm and take out into the world. Wishing you a wonderful year, Bob Helmer Ph.D., J.D. 4 WELCOME FROM THE VICE PRESIDENT for STUDENT AFFAIRS Welcome to Baldwin Wallace University! On behalf of the dedicated staff in the Division of Student Affairs, we are excited to have you join our community! I am excited to begin my first year serving you as your Vice President for Student Affairs. Together we will embark on this upcoming year as new members to the BW community. As a division we are looking forward to the opportunity to create initiatives for you based on our three pillars of retention based co- curricular programming: CONNECT.ENGAGE. GROW. We look forward to providing you with an innovative and exciting cocurricular experience here at BW. We understand that it is important to provide a safe, accepting and encouraging environment where each individual feel both welcomed and affirmed. The departments in the Division of Student Affairs provide resources that will enhance your experiential learning, personal growth, physical and mental health, assist you in developing new relationships, growing as a leader, meeting new people, networking and learning about new cultures, and interests. While monitoring the everchanging COVID-19 guidelines, we plan to provide this comprehensive experience, ensuring that all programs while engaging and transformative are consistent with the Health Safety Protocols that are designed to keep all members of the BW community safe. The Division of Student Affairs is eager to assist you to help ensure you gain the most of your student experience here at BW, and many of those opportunities and resources are highlighted in this resource book. It is my sincere hope that this handbook will serve as a helpful resource as you adjust and navigate your new community. To learn more about our departments please check out the Student Affairs myBW pages and be sure to follow our social media accounts for the latest information. YJ4L! Sincerely, Timeka Rashid, Ph.D. Vice President for Student Affairs 5 WELCOME FROM THE STUDENT BODY PRESIDENT Hello Yellow Jackets! Welcome to Baldwin Wallace University! I am so excited for you to join the BW community. Your achievements, grit, and hard work have brought you to this moment. Here you’ll spend the next four years of your life enjoying late-night wings, group library study sessions, and strolls around Coe Lake. I’m Ezra Ohly, your 2021-2022 Student Body President. It is an honor to serve as a resource and representative. I look forward to getting to know every one of you and personally welcoming you to campus. At BW, we call