STUDENT HANDBOOK 2020-2021 FOREWORD The Student Handbook is a compilation of services and other information critical to Meharry Medical College. It is designed to familiarize students with their rights and responsibilities as well as non-academic College policies, procedures and regulations. In addition, this handbook includes useful information on community services that lend to promoting an optimal environment for student development, health and satisfaction. The provisions of this handbook reflect the general nature of and conditions concerning student services at Meharry Medical College, but do not constitute a contract or otherwise binding agreement. Procedures set forth in this handbook are subject to change at any time and all programs and activities described in this handbook are subject to cancellation or termination by Meharry Medical College without prior notice. Meharry Medical College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Affirmative Action (EOE/AA) institution and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, age, race, creed, color, national origin or handicapped conditions in its admissions, employment and education programs or activities, as thereto in Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and the regulations adopted pursuant thereto in Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, not to discriminate in such manner. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs and activities extends to employment therein and admission thereto. Inquiries concerning the application to this College may be referred to the College’s General Counsel, Meharry Medical College, 3rd Floor, Hulda Lyttle Hall, Nashville, Tennessee 37208, (615) 327-6102. Disclaimer: The information in the Student Handbook is current and accurate as of July 2, 2020. The College reserves the right to change information described in this handbook without prior notice. Changes will be posted on the College website. STATEMENT OF NON-DISCRIMINATION Meharry Medical College is an EOE/AA employer and does not discriminate on the basis of gender, sexual orientation, race, age, religion, color, national origin, handicap, veteran, immigrant status in its admissions, employment, and educational programs or activities. Inquiries concerning the College's non-discrimination policies may be referred to the Office of the General Counsel, (615) 327-6102. DRUGS AND FIREARMS Possession or use of drugs, explosives or firearms on campus is a violation of state law. Violators will be subject to penalties as prescribed by campus and local law enforcement officials. Table of Contents FOREWORD ................................................................................................................. 2 STATEMENT OF NON-DISCRIMINATION ..................................................................... 3 DRUGS AND FIREARMS ............................................................................................... 3 Quick References – Campus Services Contact Information ........................................ 1 Quick References – School Specific Contact Information ........................................... 3 About Meharry............................................................................................................ 5 Mission Statement ...................................................................................................... 5 Vision Statement ......................................................................................................... 5 College Motto ............................................................................................................. 5 About Nashville ........................................................................................................... 5 Nashville Attractions & Recreation ............................................................................. 5 Board of Trustees ........................................................................................................ 6 Executive Management Team .................................................................................... 6 Dining Options in Nashville ......................................................................................... 7 Open Access Study Space and Computer Labs ........................................................... 9 Student Lockers ........................................................................................................ 10 Division of Student Affairs ........................................................................................ 11 New Student General Orientation ................................................................ 11 Office of Admissions and Recruitment ..................................................................... 11 Foreign Student Services ............................................................................... 11 Intra-School Transfer .................................................................................... 11 Office of the Registrar ............................................................................................... 12 Miacia Porter, M.B.A. ................................................................................................ 12 Registrar .................................................................................................................... 12 Address Change............................................................................................. 12 Veteran Student Services .............................................................................. 12 Privacy and Access to Academic Records (FERPA)………………………………….13 Meharry Student Directory Listings……………………………………………………….13 Confidentiality of Student Records………………………………………………………..13 Office of Student Life ................................................................................................ 14 Activities & Recreation .................................................................................. 14 Student Governance ..................................................................................... 14 Student Organizations .................................................................................. 14 Honor Societies and Greek Organizations .................................................... 14 Student Life Committee ................................................................................ 15 Student Leaders Eligibility for Extracurricular Involvement Policy & Procedure……16 Policy for Managing Informal and Formal Student Complaints…………………………….18 Tennessee State Law: 49-7-123. Hazing Prohibited……………………………………………..19 Meharry Medical College Anti-hazing Policy………………………………………………………..19 Student Health Insurance ......................................................................................... 20 Student Health Services ............................................................................................ 20 Student Insurance Policy and Procedure .................................................................. 21 http://www.mmc.edu/prospectivestudents/student_life/student_insurance.html Student Immunization Policy 22 Required Immunizations .............................................................................. 22 Required Immunizations and Quantitative Serologic Titers: ...................... 22 Tuberculosis Skin Testing ............................................................................. 23 Physical Examination Prior to registration, all students entering Meharry Medical College are required to have the Health Surveillance/Physical Examination forms completed by a health care provider. The physical exam should be performed within the last 12 months. If the health care provider has questions, please ask the health care provider to call Student Health Services at (615) 327-5757 for assistance. 23 Student HIV/AIDS Specific Provisions .............................................................. 23 Admission of Students ................................................................................. 23 Managing Students with positive antibody tests for HIV ........................... 23 Curricular Implication of HIV Infection ........................................................ 23 Environmental Health and Safety ...................................................................... 24 Evaluation of Occupational Exposure, Illness and Injury ............................. 25 Counseling Services ................................................................................................... 26 The A. Cherrie Epps, Ph.D. Center for Educational Development and Support ........ 27 Students with Disabilities .......................................................................................... 27 Vincent Wilson, M.S. Certified ADA Coordinator (615) 327-6500 [email protected] 27 Procedure for Requesting ADA Accommodations………………………………….27 Office of the Chaplain ............................................................................................... 29 Religious Accommodation Policy .............................................................................. 29 Office of Information Technology ............................................................................. 31 Computer Requirements and Laptop Configurations……………………………..31 MyMMC - Banner Student Self Service…………………………………………………..32 Accessing Banner Student Self-Service…………………………………………………..32 Once you are logged on to the Student Self-Service system, you will