2010-2011 Student Handbook President: Carmen Twillie Ambar Enrollment: 1900 Colors: Yellow and White Mascot: Falcon Flower: White Daisy
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2010-2011 Student Handbook President: Carmen Twillie Ambar Enrollment: 1900 Colors: Yellow and White Mascot: Falcon Flower: White Daisy Alma Mater Far out on Cedar Crest, stately and tall, Stands out fair College, dearest of all. She ne’er will fail us, she’s stood every test. She’s our Alma Mater, we pledge her our best. She’s our Alma Mater, we pledge her our best. Mission Statement Cedar Crest College is a liberal arts college for women dedicated to the education of the next generation of leaders. Cedar Crest College prepares women for life in a global community by educating the whole student. Table of Contents Handbook 2010-2011 A Student’s Guide to Life at Cedar Crest College Academic Calendar ...............................................................................................................................3 Direct Inward Dialing Phone Numbers .....................................................................................4 Section A – Honor Code ................................................................... 5 Principles and Pledge ..........................................................................................................................5 I. Community Standards for Academic Conduct .........................................5 Academic Standards of Integrity ..................................................................................................5 Academic Student Appeals .............................................................................................................9 Classroom Protocol ...............................................................................................................................7 Attendance Policy ..................................................................................................................................8 Withdrawal from the College ..........................................................................................................8 II. Community Standards for Social Conduct ............................................ 10 Alcohol Policy ........................................................................................................................................ 12 Credit Card Solicitation .................................................................................................................... 16 Demonstrations .................................................................................................................................... 17 Disruptive Conduct ............................................................................................................................ 17 Drugs ........................................................................................................................................................... 17 Failure to Comply ................................................................................................................................ 20 Harassment ............................................................................................................................................. 20 Hazing Policy .......................................................................................................................................... 21 Lobbying ................................................................................................................................................... 21 Proselytizing Policy ............................................................................................................................. 21 Publicity and Posters ......................................................................................................................... 22 Soliciting ................................................................................................................................................... 22 Vandalism ................................................................................................................................................. 22 Weapons ................................................................................................................................................... 22 III. Guidelines for Community Living .......................................................... 23 Bicycle Regulations............................................................................................................................. 23 Cedar Crest College Name and Logo ..................................................................................... 23 Computer Use Policy ......................................................................................................................... 23 Fire Policies .............................................................................................................................................. 23 Health Policy ........................................................................................................................................... 24 ID Cards ...................................................................................................................................................... 25 Library Policies ....................................................................................................................................... 25 Motor Vehicle and Parking Regulations ................................................................................ 27 Removal of College Property ....................................................................................................... 30 Residency Requirements ................................................................................................................ 30 Smoking Policy...................................................................................................................................... 31 Student Financial Services Policy .............................................................................................. 31 Student Records Policy .................................................................................................................... 31 Tompkins College Center Policies ............................................................................................. 33 IV. Guidelines for Residence Hall Living ..................................................... 34 Air Conditioners .................................................................................................................................... 34 Break Housing ....................................................................................................................................... 34 Damage/Vandalism Policy ............................................................................................................. 34 Electrical Equipment Policy ........................................................................................................... 35 Lock Out Policy ..................................................................................................................................... 35 Mandatory Meetings ......................................................................................................................... 35 Occupancy Policy ................................................................................................................................ 35 Pet Policy ................................................................................................................................................... 35 Prohibited Items Policy .................................................................................................................... 35 Quiet Hours ............................................................................................................................................. 36 1 Right of Entry Policy ........................................................................................................................... 36 Room Changes ..................................................................................................................................... 36 Room Selection Policy ...................................................................................................................... 37 Room and Common Area Furnishings .................................................................................. 37 Room Keys ............................................................................................................................................... 37 Room/Residence Hall Security .................................................................................................... 37 Smoking .................................................................................................................................................... 37 Storage ....................................................................................................................................................... 37 Visitation Policy ..................................................................................................................................... 37 Windows and Balconies .................................................................................................................. 38 Wireless Access ..................................................................................................................................... 38 V. Disability Resources ..................................................................................