Student Handbook (Pdf)
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Student Handbook College for Creative Studies September 2, 2021 2 Contents 1 General Information 7 1.1 Mission Statement . 7 1.2 A Brief History . 7 1.3 Location . 9 1.4 Administration . 10 2 Policies and Procedures 11 2.1 Academic Policies and Procedures . 11 2.1.1 Attendance . 11 2.1.2 Departmental Review Attendance . 12 2.2 Freedom Of Expression . 12 2.3 Exhibitions . 13 2.3.1 Reason for Policy . 13 2.3.2 Scope . 13 2.3.3 Guiding Principles . 13 2.3.4 Venues and Programs . 14 2.3.5 Office of Exhibitions and Public Programs . 14 2.3.6 Office of Academic Affairs . 15 2.3.7 Special Exhibitions . 16 2.3.8 Environmental Concerns at CCS Venues . 17 2.3.9 Liability . 18 2.3.10 Departmental Policies . 18 2.3.11 December Commencement Exhibition . 18 2.4 Facilities Policies And Procedures . 19 2.4.1 General Information About CCS Facilities . 19 2.4.2 Acceptable Use Of Academic Technologies And Informa- tion Technologies Resources . 21 2.4.3 Building Policies . 24 2.4.4 Fire Safety in Housing Facilities . 27 2.4.5 Campus Parking And Traffic . 30 2.4.6 Non-Resident Amenities Fee . 33 2.4.7 School Closing . 33 2.4.8 Emergency Notification And Timely Warnings . 33 2.5 Student Travel . 35 3 4 CONTENTS 2.5.1 Student Domestic Travel . 35 2.5.2 Field Trips . 48 2.5.3 Study Abroad . 49 2.5.4 Faculty Led International Courses . 49 2.5.5 Protecting Students Abroad . 49 2.5.6 Student Travel to High Risk Destinations . 58 2.6 Missing Student Policy . 58 2.6.1 Procedure . 59 2.7 Disciplinary Policies and Procedures . 61 2.7.1 Code Of Student Conduct . 61 2.7.2 Unauthorized File Sharing . 65 2.7.3 Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) . 65 2.7.4 Smoking . 68 2.8 Alcohol and Other Drug Policy for Students, Faculty and Staff . 69 2.8.1 Scope . 69 2.8.2 Definitions . 70 2.8.3 CCS Alcohol and Drugs Policy . 71 2.8.4 Health Risks . 72 2.8.5 Counseling and Treatment Programs . 74 2.8.6 CCS Sanctions . 75 2.8.7 External Sanctions . 76 2.8.8 Employee Reporting Requirement . 79 2.8.9 Distribution of Policy . 79 2.8.10 Review of the College's Prevention Program and Policy . 79 2.8.11 For More Information . 79 2.9 Drug Convictions & Financial Aid Eligibility . 80 2.9.1 Loss Of Eligibility . 80 2.9.2 Federal Aid Includes: . 80 2.9.3 Possession Of Illegal Drugs . 80 2.9.4 Sale Of Illegal Drugs . 80 2.9.5 Regaining Eligibility . 80 2.9.6 Qualified Drug Rehabilatation Program . 81 2.10 Nondiscrimination . 81 2.11 Prohibited Discrimination, Harassment, And Sexual Misconduct (Including Title IX) . 83 2.11.1 I. Policy Statement . 83 2.11.2 II. Scope . 85 2.11.3 III. Prohibited Conduct . 85 2.11.4 IV. Related Definitions . 88 2.11.5 V. Retaliation . 90 2.11.6 VI. Supportive Measures In Harassment And Sexual Mis- conduct Cases . 91 2.11.7 VII. Clery Act Obligations . 91 2.11.8 Appendix A Procedures For Title IX Sexual Misconduct Complaints . 92 CONTENTS 5 2.11.9 Appendix B Procedures For Discrimination And Harassment Complaints111 2.12 Privacy Notice . 120 2.12.1 Prospective Students, Applicants, And Enrolled Students 120 3 General Amenities 125 3.1 Arts And Crafts Caf´e . 125 3.2 ATMs . 125 3.3 Bookstore . 125 3.4 Cafeteria . 126 3.5 Cashier . 126 3.6 Commuter Lounge . 126 3.7 Fitness Room . 126 3.8 Mailroom . 127 3.9 Wireless Access . 127 4 Academic and Student Services 129 4.1 Tuition Payment Options . 129 4.2 Academic Technologies . 130 4.3 Computer Labs . 130 4.4 Login Information . 130 4.5 Help Desk . 130 4.6 Imaging Center . 131 4.6.1 Audio Visual Services . 132 4.7 Library . 135 4.7.1 CCS Library . 135 4.7.2 Color And Materials Library . 136 4.7.3 Interlibrary Loan . 137 4.7.4 Interlibrary Loan Policy . 137 4.7.5 Library Fines . 140 4.8 Academic Advising And Registration . 143 4.9 Admissions . 143 4.10 Career Services . 144 4.11 Continuing Education . 144 4.12 Financial Aid . 144 4.13 Work-Study Program . 145 4.13.1 Work Study Handbook For Students And Supervisors . 145 4.14 International Student Services . 145 5 Student Affairs 147 5.1 Housing . 147 5.2 Student Advocate . 147 5.2.1 The Student Advocate will: . 148 5.2.2 Facility issues: . 148 5.2.3 Student-to-student issues: . 148 5.2.4 Financial issues: . 148 6 CONTENTS 5.3 Student Programs And Activities . 148 5.4 Student Organizations . 149 5.5 Student Government . 149 5.6 Wellness And Counseling Services . 149 5.6.1 Wellness Center Informed Consent . 149 5.7 Students With Disabilities . 152 5.7.1 Americans With Disabilities Act . 152 5.7.2 ADA Request For Academic Accommodations Process . 153 5.7.3 Emotional Support Animals . 154 5.8 Student Accident Insurance . 156 5.8.1 In Case Of An Accident . 157 5.8.2 If You Get Hurt While Working As A Work Study Student157 5.9 Student Health Insurance . 157 5.10 Safety In Studio Areas . 158 6 Center for Tutoring and Writing 159 6.1 Academic Support for ALL classes & Free for ALL . 159 6.2 Personalized Attention . 159 6.3 Peer Tutors Help with ALL classes . 160 6.4 Writing Made Right . 160 6.5 Time Management { Time for YOU! . 160 6.6 Workshops on the Go, Computers & Quiet Space . 160 7 Phone List 161 8 Maps 163 Chapter 1 General Information 1.1 Mission Statement The College for Creative Studies nurtures the creativity that is vital to the enrichment of modern culture. The College educates visual artists and design- ers, knowledgeable in varied fields, who will be leaders in creative professions that shape society and advance economic growth. The College fosters students' resolve to pursue excellence, act ethically, embrace their responsibilities as citi- zens of diverse local and global communities, and learn throughout their lives. The College engages in community service by offering opportunities for artistic enrichment and opening career pathways to talented individuals of all ages. 1.2 A Brief History For more than a century, the College for Creative Studies (CCS) has distin- guished itself as one of the premier institutions of higher learning in the world. The current College traces its heritage back to 1906 when a group of local civic leaders, inspired by the English Arts and Crafts movement, formed the Detroit Society of Arts and Crafts. The Society's mission was to keep the ideals of beauty and craftsmanship alive in what was rapidly becoming an industrial- ized world. At their original location on Farmer Street, Society members.