Administrative Directory Board of Regents Dora Ahmadi, Chair, Department of Mathematics & Computer Science James H. Booth, Inez Antonino Carnevali, Chair, Department of Physical Sciences Jean Dorton, Paintsville Bruce Mattingly, Chair, Department of Psychology Sylvia Lovely, Lexington Erla Mowbray, Chair, Department of Nursing John Merchant, Cincinnati Janet Gross, Coordinator, Baccalaureate Nursing Program John D. O'Cull, Vanceburg Donna Corley, Coordinator, Associate Nursing Program Helen Pennington, West Liberty Barbara Dehner, Chair, Department of Imaging Sciences Jill Hall Rose, Winchester Regional Campuses Jerry Umberger, Ashland MSU at Ashland, Sandra Cargill, Director Terry L. Irons, Faculty MSU at Jackson, William Kayatin, Director Gene Caudill, Staff MSU at Prestonsburg, Lula Bowling, Director Jason Marion, Student MSU at West Liberty, Jonell Tobin, Director Officers of the Board MSU at Mt. Sterling, Janet Kenney, Director James H. Booth, Chair Appalachian Graduate Consortium at Pikeville, John Nelson, Site Coordinator Helen Pennington, Vice Chair Administration and Fiscal Services Michael R. Walters, Treasurer Michael R. Walters, Vice President for Administration & Fiscal Services Carol Johnson, Secretary Sharon Reynolds, Administrative Assistant to the Vice President Office of the President Gene Caudill, Director of Physical Plant Wayne D. Andrews, President Roger Barker, Director of Human Resources Carol Johnson, Assistant to the President James Fluty, Director of Accounting & Budgetary Control Jane Fitzpatrick, General Counsel Bill Hardin, Director of Support Services Francene Botts-Butler, Affirmative Action Officer Joe Hunsucker, Director of Internal Audits Dana Baldridge, Director of Payroll Academic Affairs Bill Redwine, Director of Auxiliary Services Michael R. Moore, Provost and Executive Vice President Elaine Parish-Keller, Postmaster Clarenda Phillips, Vice Provost for Academic Affairs Jackie Griffey, General Manager, University Bookstore Deborah Abell, Associate Provost for Graduate and Undergraduate Programs Dan Cornett, Manager of University Golf Course Dan Connell, Associate Provost for Academic Outreach and Support Steve Hoyng, Director of Dining Services Beverly McCormick, Assistant Vice Provost for Academic Affairs Soni Lytle, Student Services Advocate Alan Baldwin, Assistant to the Provost Donna Meade, Administrative Assistant to the Provost Development Susan Maxey, Coordinator of Graduate Programs Barbara Ender, Vice President for Development & CEO, MSU Foundation, Inc. Robert Frank, Associate Dean for International Education Sandra Ruth, Administrative Assistant to the Vice President Marshall Chapman, Academic Honors Program Director Melinda Highley, Director of Development Lawrence Albert, Director, Center for Teaching and Learning Tami Jones, Director of Alumni Relations Michael Hopper, Director of Academic & Career Services James Hampton, Finance Manager Elsie Pritchard, Dean of Library Services Planning and Technology Loretta Lykins, Registrar Beth Patrick, Vice President for Planning, Budgets & Technology Carole Morella, Director of Research, Grants & Contracts Dayna Seelig, Special Assistant to the President Business, College of Teresa Johnson, Director of Budgets Robert Albert, Dean Brent Jones, Director of Information Technology Bruce Grace, Chair, Department of Accounting, Economics, & Finance Drew Henderson, Director of Computer Center Operations Elizabeth Regan, Chair, Department of Information Systems Andrea Cornett, Director of Institutional Research & Computer Applications Gregory Russell, Chair, Department of Management, Marketing, & Real Estate Student Life Education, College of Madonna Weathers, Vice President for Student Life Cathy Gunn, Dean Kevin S. Koett, Dean of Students Jim Knoll, Interim Chair, Department of Curriculum & Instruction Jeanie Scruggs, Administrative Assistant to the Vice President Wayne Willis, Interim Chair, Department of Counseling, Leadership, Adult, & Carol Becker, Director of Financial Aid Higher Education Joel Pace, Director of Admissions Lynne Fitzgerald, Interim Chair, Department of Health, Physical Education, & Dallas Sammons, Director of Housing Sport Sciences Joe Cline, Chief of Police Francene Botts-Butler, Director of Multicultural Student Services Humanities, Caudill College of Brian Hutchinson, Director of Athletics Michael Seelig, Dean Kenitha King, Nurse Administrator, Counseling & Health Services Robert Franzini, Chair, Department of Art Melissa Dunn, Director of Student Activities/Greek Life Robert Willenbrink, Chair, Department of Communication & Theatre Susette Redwine, Director of University Center & Conference Services Philip Krummrich, Chair, Department of English, Foreign Languages, & Philosophy University Relations Yvonne Baldwin, Chair, Department of Geography, Government, & History Keith Kappes, Vice President for University Relations Scott McBride, Chair, Department of Music Jeffrey Liles, Assistant Vice President for University Relations Donald Nielsen, Chair, Department of Sociology, Social Work, & Criminology James M. Gifford, Senior Editor, Jesse Stuart Foundation, Inc. Paul Hitchcock, General Manager, Morehead State Public Radio Institute for Regional Analysis and Public Policy Linda Simpson, Administrative Assistant to the Vice President David Rudy, Dean Pauline Young, Director of University Communications David Campbell, Center for Virtual Appalachia Director and Web Manager Matt D. Collinsworth, Director, Kentucky Folk Art Center Edward Reeves, Director, Center for Educational Research & Leadership Don Rigsby, Director, Kentucky Center for Traditional Music Science and Technology, College of Jami Hornbuckle, Director of University Marketing Gerald DeMoss, Dean Cindy Trent, Manager of Document Services Robert Cowsert, Chair, Department of Agricultural & Human Sciences April Hobbs Nutter, Web Marketing Director Ahmad Zargari, Chair, Department of Industrial & Engineering Technology David Magrane, Chair, Department of Biological & Environmental Sciences

3 Whom to See For Who Where Phone Absences Faculty Member Academic Backruptcy Student’s advisor Academic Probation Student’s advisor Academic Support (Counseling, Learning Lab, Tutoring) Dan Connell 220 AY 2005 Admissions - Undergraduate Admissions 100 Admissions Center 2000 Admissions - Graduate Graduate Programs 701 GH 2039 Alumni Tami Jones AC 2080 Art Supplies University Bookstore 101 ADUC 2081 Athletics Brian Hutchinson AAC 2088 Baseball Jon Jarnagin AAC 2881 Basketball (Men’s) Kyle Macy 212 AAC 2087 Basketball (Women’s) Matthew Mitchell 236 AAC 2126 Cross Country Track Dan Lindsey JS 2653 Foortball Matt Ballard JS 2020 Golf Rex Chaney 142 AAC 2396 Rifle Walter Rybka BA 2289 Soccer (Women’s) Erin Aubry 230 AAC 2589 Softball Jill Karwoski 227 AAC 5283 Sports Information Randy Stacy 154 AAC 2500 Tennis David Vest 228 AAC 5408 Trainers Richard Fletcher JS 2392 Volleyball James Gordon 229 AAC 2122 Campus Events Scheduling University Center/Conference Services Staff 111 ADUC 2810 Career Services Mike Hopper 312 AY 2233 Catering/Dining Services Steve Hoyng 208 ADUC 2017 Change in Schedule Dean of your college Check Cashing Cashier 207 HM 2849 Clothing & Apparel University Bookstore 101 ADUC 2081 Correspondence Courses Karen Cornett 408 GH 2082 Couseling Services Staff, Counseling, & Health Services 112 AY 2123 Disability Counselor Disability Services 214 AY 2005 EagleCard ID Doug Snedegar 107 ADUC 2701 Elections (student) SGA president 203 ADUC 2298 Employment Graduate placement Mike Hopper 312 AY 2233 Workstudy Financial Aid 100 Admissions Center 2011 Fees Accounting & Budgetary Control 207 HM 2019 Financial Aid Carol Becker 100 Admissions Center 2011 Fraternities Melissa Dunn 204 ADUC 2071 General Studies Advising Office of Academic & Career Services 220 AY 2084/2233 Health Services Staff, Caudill Health Clinic 103 AY 2055 Housing Dallas Sammons TH 2060 ID Cards (EagleCard) Doug Snedegar 107 ADUC 2701 International Student Advising Pam Jaisingh 330 AY 2096 Intramurals Margaret LaFontaine WG 2149 Library Elsie Pritchard CCL 2250 Loans Financial Aid 100 Admissions Center 2011 Lost and Found University Police Department 100 LB 2035 Mail University Post Office 108 ADUC 2816 Meal Plans Doug Snedegar 107 ADUC 2701 Minority Student Advisng Francene Botts-Butler PL 2668 Morehead State Public Radio Paul Hitchcock 132 BR 2001 Multicultural Student Services Francene Botts-Butler PL 2668 Non-traditional Student Services Jackie Scott 3 FH 2102 Notary Services University Bookstore 101 ADUC 2081 Printing/Document Services Cindy Trent 4 AY 2032 Programming Gerome Stephens 201 ADUC 2071 Publicity Pauline Young 11 AY 2030 Publications Trail Blazer Joan Atkins, Advisor 317 BR 2694 Inscape Advisor 103 CB 2185 Raconteur Shirley Smith, Advisor 11 AY 2600 Regional Campuses Tina Stafford 312 AY 2605 MSU at Ashland(800-648-5370) Sandra Cargill 141 Winchester Ave. MSU at Jackson (800-729-5225) William Kayatin 1169 Main St. MSU at Prestonsburg (800-648-5372) Lula Bowling 719 University Dr. MSU at West Liberty (800-648-5371) Jonell Tobin 155 Continental Dr. MSU at Mt. Sterling (800-870-0809) Janet Kenney 3400 Indian Mound Dr. App. Grad. Consortium at Pikeville (800-218-5460) John Nelson 147 Sycamore St. Repeat of Course Student’s Advisor Residence Education Dennis McKay TH 2060 Residence Hall Association RHA president TH 2060 Resident Advisors Dennis McKay TH 2060 Scholarships Financial Aid 100 Admissions Center 2011 Secual Harassment Kevin Koett 211 ADUC 2070 Sororities Melissa Dunn 204 ADUC 2071 Student Activities Council SAC president 201 ADUC 2268 Student Conduct Code Kevin Koett 211 ADUC 2070 Student Government Association SGA president 203 ADUC 2298 Student Organizations Melissa Dunn 204 ADUC 2071 Student Teaching Educational Services Unit 801 GH 2065 Testing Testing Center 501A GH 2526 Textbooks University Bookstore 101 ADUC 2081 Transcriptes Registrar 201 GH 2008 University Center Room Scheduling Susette Redwine 111 ADUC 2809 Vending Machines Terry Mays AAC 2560 Vehicle Registration University Police Department 100 LHAB 2220 Veteran Affairs Registrar 201 GH 2008 Web Site April Hobbs Nutter 26 AY 2372 Withdrawal - From Class Dean of your college Withdrawal - From University Registrar 201 GH 2008 4 Facility Abbreviation Guide AAC Academic-Athletic Center HH Honors House AC Alumni Center HM Howell-McDowell Ad. Bldg. ADUC Adron Doran University JS Jayne Stadium AF Allen Field LA Lappin Hall AL Adult Learning Center LB Laughlin Health Building APP Admissions Center LC Lloyd Cassity Building AT Alumni Tower MA Mays Hall Apartments AY Allie Young Hall MG Mignon Hall BA Button Auditorium MT Mignon Tower BH Butler Hall NH Nunn Hall BM Baird Music Building NO Normal Hall BR Breckinridge Hall OP Faculty House #5 (Oppenheimer) CB Breathitt Sports Center PH Palmer Development House CB Combs Building PL Philips House (Multicultural Student Services) CCL Camden-Carroll Library RA Rader Hall CH Cartmell Hall RE Regents Hall CO Cooper Hall RH Reed Hall CY Claypool-Young Art Building RI Rice Services Building DAC Derrickson Agricultural Complex SSC Support Services Complex DH Downing Hall TH Thompson Hall ELA Eagle Lake Apartments UPO University Post Office EM East Mignon Hall WA Waterfield Hall FH Fields Hall WG Wetherby Gymnasium GA Garred House WH Wilson Hall GC SunnyBrook Golf Course WM West Mignon GH Ginger Hall WO Ward Oates GR Greenhouse

5 Index Page(s) Page(s) Academic Advising 10 Housing (University) 13-14 Academic & Career Services 21 Housing (Policies) 48-52 Academic-Athletic Center 21 Howell-McDowell Administration Building 24 Academic Bankruptcy 10 Inscape 18 Academic Dishonesty 10 Intercollegiate Athletics 24 Academic Dishonesty (Guidelines) 40 Intercollegiate Athletics Mission Statement 43 Academic Disruptions (Guidelines) 40 International Student Services 24-25 Academic Freedom and Individual Integrity 30 Intramurals and Recreation 25 Academic Grievance 10 Laughlin Health Building 25 Academic Probation 10 Learning Lab - Tutor Services 11 Academic Progress 10 Library (Camden-Carroll) 25 Academic Success 11 Library (Fines/Fees Appeals Procedure) 52-53 Academic Suspension 10-11 Life Enhancement/Student Wellness Office 26-27 Access to Records (Students' Rights) 40-42 Lost and Found 27 Administrative Directory 3 Meal Memberships 22 Adron Doran University Center (ADUC) 21 Medical Excuses 26 AIDS (Guidelines on Institutional Response) 42-43 Meningococcal Disease - Meningitis 53-54 Alcohol/Drugs (Student Organization) 17 Mid-Term Grades 11 Alcohol/Other Drugs Policy 35-36 Multicultural Student Services 25 Allie Young Hall 21 Non-traditional/Commuter Student Office 25-26 Appealing Disciplinary Decisions 37-39 Organizations (Student and University) 16-18 Attendance 11 Organizations (New Members) 17 Board of Student Media 18 Peremptory Suspension 30 Bookstore (University) 21 Police Department (University) 27-28 Bowling 28 Political Activities 19 Breathitt Sports Center 21 Post Office (University) 26 Career Services 21 Provisional Studies Program 11-12 Check Cashing 21 Public Radio (MSU) 18-19 Conference Services 22 Quiet Hours 30 Children/Dependents in the Classroom 11 Raconteur 18 Copyright 59 Registration 12 Counseling (Marital/Relationship) 22 Residence Hall Association (RHA) 15 Counseling (Personal/Social Adjustment) 22 Schedule Change 12 Counseling (Substance Abuse) 22 Sexual Assault 54 Counseling Center 22 Sexual Harassment Policy 55-57 Dining (ADUC) 22 Solicitation 19-20 Dining (Alumni Tower) 22 Strategic Plan (Pride & Promise) 8-9 Dining Services 22 Student Activity and Services Fee 15 Disciplinary Procedures 29-34 Student Activities Council (SAC) 15 Disciplinary Sanctions 34-36 Student Cadets (MSUPD) 27 Document Services 22 Student Communications 18 Dress Code 8 Student Conduct 29-30 Drug-Free Institution Statement 43-45 Student Conduct Code 30-33 of Compliance Student Disciplinary Committee 36-37 EagleCard 22-23 Student Government Association (SGA) 15 Eagle Lake 23 Student Health Services 26-27 Early Intervention System (EIS) 8 Student Life Committee 16 E-mail 8 Student Participation in University Affairs 15 Emergency Loans 23 Student Rights and Responsibilities 30 Facility Abbreviation Guide 5 Students with Disabilities 12 Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act 8 Swimming (McClure Pool) 25 (FERPA) Technology Security Policy - Policy PG-55 57-59 Fees and Payment 45-46 Testing Center 27 Financial Aid 23-24 Title IV funds (return) 59 Financial Aid (Grades) 23 Tobacco Policy 36 Financial Aid (Policies and procedures) 24 Traditional Events 19 Financial Aid 24 Traffic 27 (Satisfactory Progress Standards Appeal) Traffic Appeals Committee 60 Financial Aid (Undergraduate Students) 23 Tuition and Fees 12 Financial Aid (Graduate Students) 24 Tutoring 11 Financial Aid (Reinstatement of Eligibility) 24 Vehicle Registration 27 First Year Program 11 Voice mail 8 Fraternity and Sorority (Academic Policies) 18 Voter Registration 19 Freedom of Speech 30 Weapons/Destructive Devices Policy 60 Golf Course (University) 24 Welcome Letters 7 Grievance Procedures 46-47 Wellness Center 28 Hazing 17-18 Wetherby Gymnasium 28 Health Insurance 27 Withdrawing from the University 12 Hepatitis B 47-48 Whom to See 4 6 Welcome to the MSU Family Dear Students, Welcome to Morehead State University! We are pleased that you have chosen MSU as the university where you will continue your edu- cational career. Your academic success is important, and we will provide many opportunities for you to gain experiences that will complement your aca- demic endeavors while equipping you for the global marketplace. In addition, you will be able to explore other interests that will enhance and enrich your personal development and community responsibility. Our faculty and staff are here to help you be successful and reach your fullest potential. Please do not hesitate to contact them when you have questions or need assistance. Best wishes for the coming year!

Most sincerely,

Wayne D. Andrews President

Dear MSU Students: Morehead State University's Student Conduct Code has evolved over the years. Many times changes and additions were made in response to a situation that simple didn't fit the code as written. It had become cumbersome and difficult to understand. It has been a number of years since a systematic review and revision of the Student Conduct Code was undertaken. The first step in that process has been completed and is presented to you with the 2005 fall semester. We believe this is a positive change for the University community. The Student Conduct Code forms the basis for behavioral expectations that the University views as acceptable and appropriate. These standards are designed to protect the rights, health, and safety of all members of the University community.

Individual members of the community must share responsibility in providing a safe and secure environment. Students, as knowledgeable, contributing members of the University community prepare themselves for responsible citizenship.

I encourage you to accept the responsibility of being an informed citizen of this community by familiarizing yourself with the Student Conduct Code. The code is designed to ensure individual student rights and provide an environment conducive to student success and well being. My best wishes for success as you live and learn at Morehead State University.

Madonna Weathers Vice President for Student Life

My fellow students,

Morehead State University will provide you with an education that encompasses not only academics but life too. For many, MSU will only be a short but vital stop in the journey of life and we as students pay for and expect MSU to give us the knowledge and life skills to be successful. This handbook provides us as students the map and directions of how to be successful at MSU, which ultimately prepares us for life. Without a document like this we have the potential to get confused or lost. Ultimately I want to see you and your peers succeed and help MSU continue to rise to greatness, so I am asking you to read through this document and refer to it as necessary. This handbook is more than just ground rules about how to live, act and behave at a university; it is a comprehensive source of information that is here to help you succeed. It provides information on how to get involved in organizations, athletics and activities. It is the basis for how we can generate and maintain a positive collegial atmosphere where we as students can feel respected and have an outstanding experience in some of the most memorable and exciting years of our lives. This handbook is here for us and here to make our wonderful University even greater. Yours very truly,

Jason W. Marion President, Student Government Association

7 About this handbook Pride & Promise The Eagle Student Handbook is meant to serve as a map of the Morehead State University MSU community - one comprehensive guide covering a wide variety of topics. This handbook should serve as a general refer- Strategic Plan, 2001-2006 ence guide for most questions concerning MSU's policies, proce- Mission Statement dures, regulations, and services. It also contains important infor- WHO WE ARE: mation about the University's disciplinary system. All MSU stu- We are a community of learners that includes teachers, schol- dents are responsible for the University rules and regulations that ars, staff, and students, accredited as a comprehensive appear here. Students are responsible for checking the Web ver- University serving the eastern region of the Commonwealth of sion of the handbook on a regular basis as it serves as the most Kentucky. current version of the document. WHAT WE DO: Dress Code We offer quality higher education opportunities and training While the University does not maintain a formal dress code, it is in a collegial environment of open inquiry and educational expected that students dress appropriately when attending public interaction. We continually pursue academic education, pro- functions, which includes class attendance. Clothing with sexual- fessional development, and research in the belief that learning ly explicit or intimidating slogans, vulgarity, and/or ethnically is a life-long process. We are dedicated to serving as both an offensive material is prohibited. important educational resource and as a positive role model for our community. Early Intervention System (EIS) Morehead State University is committed to maximizing the suc- WHERE WE ARE GOING: cess and retention of students. The Early Intervention System We commit to preparing ourselves for the challenges and (EIS) has been created to identify those students experiencing opportunities of the 21st century, and to improving the quali- problems at MSU. Anyone who has a concern that a friend, ty of life for the community in which we live and work, while roommate, or another student may be experiencing personal, protecting and preserving the unique history and heritage of social, or academic difficulties may contact EIS via e-mail at our service region and the Commonwealth of Kentucky. [email protected] or telephone at 783-2014. A trained fac- ulty or staff member will contact the student in an effort to pro- GOAL 1: ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE AND STU- vide support and make appropriate referrals to University profes- DENT SUCCESS sional staff members or campus agencies. Anyone who has con- OBJECTIVES: tact with students can make a referral to the EIS. Faculty, student l Provide quality undergraduate and graduate academic work supervisors, administrators, MSU staff, students, and par- learning experiences for all students. ents are encouraged to contact the EIS about students who they l Achieve goals and objectives in Teacher Education believe are experiencing problems or are in need of assistance. Reform. l Achieve goals and objectives of the Institute for Regional E-mail and Voice mail Analysis and Public Policy, the University's Program of Throughout your tenure as an MSU student, there will be sever- Distinction. al occasions when faculty, staff, and other members of the l Establish new endowments and ensure optimal use of all University community will need to contact you with important endowments. information. We encourage you to bring a phone to install in l Achieve goals and objectives of the Space Science Center your residence hall room, activate your University voice mail program initiative. (there is no charge for this service), and check your University e- l Increase international experiences for students and fac- mail on a daily basis. You will be held responsible for any official ulty. information the University sends via phone or e-mail whether or not you activate and/or check your voice mail and/or e-mail. GOAL 2: EXCELLENCE IN STUDENT SUPPORT OBJECTIVES: Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) l Improve communication to achieve an accessible and Under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, the friendly environment for student support services for all University may release “directory information” on students when students including non-traditional and distance-learn- requested. Directory information includes the student's name, ing students. l address, telephone listing, electronic mail address, major field of Implement a comprehensive academic advising and study, dates of attendance, grade level, enrollment status (e.g., career counseling system for all students including non- undergraduate or graduate; full-time or part-time), participation traditional and distance-learning students. l in officially recognized activities and sports, weight and height of Provide excellent student activities, recreational and members of athletic teams, degrees, honors, and awards received, leisure-time opportunities to support the whole-person and the most recent educational agency or institution attended. If development. you object to your directory information being released, contact the Student Life Office, 211 ADUC, for more information and see Appendix C for more details. 8 GOAL 3: ENROLLMENT GROWTH AND RE- l A scholarly community that values ideas, individuals TENTION GAINS and innovation. l A culturally diverse organization dedicated to the per- OBJECTIVES: sonal worth of its members. l Achieve Key Indicator goals set forth by the Kentucky l A public institution fully accountable for its actions, Council on Postsecondary Education (CPE). outcomes and resources. l Determine and achieve enrollment and graduation goals for each academic program. l Determine and implement strategies to position the University to meet enrollment and retention goals, to include: l Significantly improving planning, coordination, com- munication, and assessment of enrollment and retention efforts. l Increasing the quality of academic preparation of each incoming class. l Attaining EEO and diversity goals. l Maximizing the effectiveness of MSU 101. l Gaining optimal advantage of enrollment of students from CPE “targeted” counties. l Maximizing effect of financial aid programs. GOAL 4: EFFECTIVE ADMINISTRATION OBJECTIVES: l Recruit, retain, develop, and reward qualified and diverse faculty and staff. l Establish University Center for Teaching and Learning to support excellence in academic programs and student achievement (Goal 1). l Strengthen faculty and staff evaluation processes to relate to the goals and objectives of the units/depart- ments. l Improve processes to plan, budget, and assess the effec- tive use of human and capital resources. l Develop and implement a comprehensive University plan for faculty and staff development. l Increase University resources through fundraising and appropriate development activities. GOAL 5: ENHANCED REPUTATION AND PRO- DUCTIVE PARTNERSHIPS OBJECTIVES: l Enter into and support collaborative efforts and pro- mote partnerships with other educational institutions, business and industry, local, regional and state commu- nity action agencies to expand educational and work- force/economic development opportunities. l Promote an effective alumni relations program. l Enhance local, regional and statewide communications regarding University programs and activities. l Develop implementation plan for Kentucky Center for Traditional Music. l Broaden public awareness of the Kentucky Folk Art Center. THE UNIVERSITY STRIVES TO EXEMPLIFY THESE CORE VALUES: l An academic enterprise committed to providing optimal opportunities for teaching and learning.

9 A Class Act Academic Advising Academic Dishonesty The University provides an academic advising program to assist Academic dishonesty, such as falsification of records (including students with information about specific programs and University admissions, registration, identification cards, etc.), plagiarism, procedures, with career guidance and counseling, and with gener- copyright violations, etc. may result in disciplinary action. al academic support throughout their college experiences. Further information related to academic dishonesty can be found Although someone may not have an advisor when s/he registers, in Appendix A. department chairs and academic advisors are available to assist students. An academic advisor is assigned to each student during Academic Grievance the first two weeks of the semester in which s/he enrolls. If a stu- dent has already selected a program of study, s/he may contact the If a student believes that s/he have received unfair or inappropri- chair of that department for the name and office location of an ate treatment in academic endeavors, s/he should address the issue advisor. If a student is a General Studies (undeclared), University directly with the person or people involved. If the issue is not Studies, or Provisional Studies student, s/he may go to the Office resolved in this manner, the student has the right to file a formal of Academic Advising & Career Services, 220 Allie Young Hall, grievance. Consult the "Academic Grievance Procedure" in the for assistance (telephone 783-2084). Individuals will want to Undergraduate Catalog and follow the outlined procedures. maintain a close relationship with their advisors through frequent visits, but students are required to meet with their advisors for the Academic Progress following purposes: to obtain an advisor's approval of a schedule before registration; to initiate class changes during drop/add peri- To continue enrollment at MSU, students must maintain certain ods; to complete a change of program form to change a major, grade-point standings according to the number of credit hours minor, or area of concentration; and to complete an application they have attempted. Students are eligible to register if they meet for a check sheet. Transfer students should schedule a conference the following minimum cumulative scholastic levels: at the beginning of their first semester at MSU. 1. A 1.6 MSU cumulative grade-point average (GPA) if 16 or fewer semester hours have been attempted. Academic Bankruptcy 2. A 1.7 MSU cumulative GPA if 17-30 semester hours Academic bankruptcy allows undergraduate students with an have been attempted. unacceptable GPA to drop one semester's work from considera- 3. A 1.8 MSU cumulative GPA if 31-45 semester hours tion for MSU general education degree or program requirements. have been attempted. Undergraduate students who are granted bankruptcy status forfeit 4. A 1.9 MSU cumulative GPA if 46-60 semester hours credit for all courses in the bankrupt semester. The grades and have been attempted. credit hours earned during that semester are disregarded for MSU 5. A 2.0 MSU cumulative GPA if 61 or more semester requirements, but the notation “academic bankruptcy” appears on hours have been attempted. the transcript beneath the semester's work. Undergraduate stu- dents declared eligible for bankruptcy forfeit credit for only one Academic Probation specified semester of pre-baccalaureate study. Bankruptcy cannot Students failing to meet the scholastic standards listed above are be revoked once it has been granted. Only the hours attempted placed on academic probation. At the end of each academic term, at MSU will be considered for academic bankruptcy; transfer the Registrar provides a grade report that reflects grades for the hours are excluded. Students who reach the point of considering term and the Morehead State University cumulative grade-point this option must apply before completing their undergraduate average (GPA). A student on academic probation may enroll in degree and after they have attempted at least 48 hours at MSU. no more than 13 semester hours of course work during each The GPA of a student for the bankruptcy term must be at least semester and for no more than three semester hours of course 1.0 under his/her cumulative average for all other hours attempt- work during each summer session. Students on academic proba- ed at MSU. To apply for academic bankruptcy, a student should tion should retake as many classes as possible in which they request an Academic Bankruptcy Form in the Office of the earned a grade of “E,” “D,” or “U.” Students on academic pro- Registrar (201 Ginger Hall). The student must complete the bation will be required to meet with their advisor for academic form, have it signed by an academic advisor and/or department counseling. A student on academic probation will be allowed head, and take it to the Registrar for verification of eligibility. The continued enrollment for two semesters or as long as a 2.0 GPA Registrar will notify the student, the advisor, and/or head of the is earned in the most recent semester. Students on academic pro- student's department, in writing, whether or not s/he is eligible. bation for a second successive semester must enroll in MSU 099. If a student is ruled ineligible and wants to appeal, s/he can request reconsideration at the Office of the Provost in 205 Howell-McDowell. Academic Suspension Any student who, after two consecutive semesters on academic probation, has not earned the GPA specified above or has failed to earn a 2.0 GPA in the most recent semester on academic pro- bation will be suspended from the University. The suspension 10 period following a fall semester is the spring semester; following a Administrative Regulation 323.01). It is the responsibility of the spring semester the suspension period is the fall semester. During student to ensure that the class is not disrupted by the presence of a suspension period, a student will be ineligible to enroll for any a child/dependent. Children or other dependents should not be credits at Morehead State University. A student suspended under brought to class on a regular basis and will not be permitted to this policy has the following two options: remain in the class beyond the period of time necessary to make permanent arrangements for the child's care. State and federal 1. S/he may re-enroll after the lapse of one semester safety laws and regulations prohibit children from being in certain (excluding summer school). At the time of re-enroll- areas, such as scientific laboratories, in the presence of machinery, ment, such a student will automatically be placed on or where chemicals and/or hazardous materials are utilized and academic probation. stored. A student will be personally liable for injuries to children 2. S/he may appeal by petitioning a hearing before the or other dependents resulting from non-compliance with this reg- Committee on Academic Standards and Appeals if the ulation. student believes the suspension was the result of circum- stances beyond his or her control. If an appeal of the First Year Program suspension is granted, the student must meet all addi- tional requirements set forth by the Committee on First Year Program staff members administer MSU 101, a fresh- Academic Standards and Appeals. The committee may, man success course that introduces students to the expectations in some cases, waive the requirement that a student has and rigors of college. The office also administers the Peer attempted 48 semester hours before declaring academic Advising Program, which offers upperclass students the opportu- bankruptcy. Requests for appeals are made in the Office nity to assist first year students in their transition to University of the Associate Vice President for Graduate and life. For additional information or assistance, call 783-2517. Undergraduate Programs (201 Ginger Hall). Learning Lab - Tutor Services Academic Success The Office of Academic & Career Services Learning Lab provides Students who find themselves in an academic or personal slump supplemental assistance to students outside the classroom through and need somewhere to turn can benefit from the services offered individual and group instruction. This free tutoring is available by the Office of Academic Advising & Career Services in 220 during the day and evening to help students who may be having Allie Young Hall (783-2084). They can help with academic, per- difficulty with a particular class. The Learning Lab is staffed by sonal, or social problems, choosing courses of study, or selecting a peer tutors who are trained to provide individual and/or group major career. assistance in most academic areas. Audiovisual materials, com- puter programs, and skill booklets are available to help skill devel- opment in such areas as math, writing, and reading/study skills. Attendance Students also may receive assistance in writing and/or proofread- Prompt and regular class attendance, being essential to the learn- ing papers required by the classroom instructor. For more infor- ing experience, is the responsibility of all students. Specific atten- mation or to schedule an appointment, visit 208 Allie Young Hall dance policies may be established by individual course instructors or call 783-5200. and must be distributed to students in written form during the first week of the session. A copy of the policy will be kept on file Mid-Term Grades by the department chair. Students missing class because of legit- imate reasons must consult with the instructor concerning the Halfway through a semester, students will receive mid-term absence, preferably beforehand. Legitimate absences do not grades to let them know how they are doing in classes. Final excuse a student from class responsibilities. If the instructor has grades at the end of the semester are what count, however, since determined that class participation is necessary to meet course they are recorded and used to determine the GPA of a student. objectives, all students will abide by the attendance policy appli- Students may review mid-term and final grades electronically by cable to that course. Students who miss classes to represent the using their MSU ID numbers and PINs to access their student University at official functions, or go on an authorized field trip, Web accounts through the MSU Web site. Students may view should ask the person responsible for the event how instructors their transcripts and check sheets through the MSU Web site. will be notified. Students who miss classes for other reasons Requests for official transcripts must be made in writing to the should contact their instructors. Office of the Registrar (201 Ginger Hall), or on-line through the The Caudill Health Clinic does not provide medical excuses for MSU Web page. Requests received by noon are ready for pickup missed classes; however, it will, with patient authorization, pro- or mailing by noon of the next working day. Official transcripts vide instructors with verification of hospitalization for a duration are $4 each. of 24 hours or more. Provisional Studies Program Children/Dependents in the classroom This is a freshman year program that specifically addresses the If a student must bring a child or other dependent under his/her needs of those students who do not meet the regular admission care or supervision to class on an occasional and short-term basis, requirements of the University. For additional information or s/he must have the permission of the faculty member (per MSU assistance, call 783-2084. 11 Activities (selected): August 19, 2005. Payment or deferment for the spring is due prior to the close of business on January 13, 2006. A $75.00 late 1. Monitors admission and academic progression status of fee will be in effect for payments or deferments received on or students. after August 22, 2005 (fall) or January 17, 2006 (spring). The 2. Assists in the selection and application for a change of class schedules of students who have not paid or deferred their program of study. fees prior to September 6, 2005 (fall) and January 31, 2006 3. Monitors success and failure of students. (spring) will be cancelled. Once the schedule of a student has 4. Places unsuccessful students in tutorials. been cancelled, s/he will have until October 6, 2005 (fall) and 5. Provides specially designed courses for students with March 2, 2006 (spring) to meet the requirements for reinstate- specific academic needs. ment. A $75.00 late fee and a $100 reinstatement fee will be 6. Designs and administers MSU 101 courses. applied to students in this category. After these dates, schedules 7. Hires instructors and peer advisors for MSU 101 will not be reinstated. A student who owes a debt to the courses. University must take care of it as soon as possible; otherwise s/he may be denied readmission or access to official records until it is Registration cleared. Questions about costs may be answered by referring to the Fee Schedule, the Undergraduate Catalog, or the Graduate Students who are currently enrolled, or have been accepted for Catalog. Full-time student fees will cover admission to all cam- enrollment, may advance-register for courses for the following pus athletic events and copies of The Trail Blazer, the student semester or summer term. By advance-registering students can weekly newspaper, and the Raconteur yearbook. Fees and tuition get the classes they want instead of waiting until late registration are subject to change without notice by the Council on time when some classes might be full, forcing the students to take Post¬secondary Education and the University's Board of them during another semester or summer term. Individuals will Regents. Please see Appendix G for detailed information regard- find complete instructions to guide them through the advance- ing fees, payments, and registration information. registration procedures in the term's Directory of Classes or on the registrar's office Web site. Withdrawing from the University Schedule Change An undergraduate student who discontinues his/her enrollment for one semester must submit a completed Undergraduate If at any time a student wishes to make a schedule change, it must Admission and Scholarship Application to be readmitted to the be recorded with the Registrar on a Drop/Add Form approved by University. Individuals who withdraw from the University during his/her advisor. Students will find the deadlines for changing a semester must contact the Registrar (201 Ginger Hall). It is their schedules in the current Directory of Classes. Individuals important for the academic records of a student to reflect an offi- should check their schedules on their student accounts for accu- cial withdrawal; entitled refunds are not made unless the with- racy. Undergraduate students may repeat any course regardless of drawal is properly recorded. Refunds may be available after a stu- the grade they received. Only the last attempt is computed in an dent completes all necessary steps. During the fall or spring term, overall GPA. To repeat a course, students must complete a repeat withdrawal during the first five days of classes will result in a 100 form with the Office of the Registrar (201 Ginger Hall). In no percent return of those fees that are refundable. A 75 percent instance will a student be awarded credit for courses marked refund will be given if during the first 10 days of the semester, and repeat. 50 percent if a student withdraws during the first fifteen days of the semester. A student can receive 25 percent of those fees that Students with Disabilities are refundable if s/he withdraws within the first 20 days of the Advisement for students with physical or learning disabilities is semester. If a student must withdraw, it is to his/her advantage to provided through the Office of Academic Advising & Career do so by the earliest possible date, because after 20 days of classes Services in 220 Allie Young Hall. A student with a physical or the University will be unable to make a refund. The procedure learning disability should contact the Office of Academic during the summer term is similar; a student can receive 100 per- Advising & Career Services at 783-2084. Staff members coordi- cent of those funds that are refundable during the first two days nate efforts to address accessibility needs and classroom accom- of the session, 75 percent during the first four days of the session, modations with the instructors of students with physical or learn- 50 percent during the first six days of the session, and 25 percent during the first eight days of the session. After eight days there ing disabilities. Services are offered on an individual basis. will be no refund. If a student does not withdraw before the last day listed in each term's academic calendar to drop a course with Tuition and fees an automatic grade of “W,” s/he will be subject to academic Students that advance-register for classes will be able to view their penalty. bills for tuition and fees on-line shortly before the start of each semester. Individuals may pay bills via on-line payment, mail, telephone, or in person at the Office of Accounting and Budgetary Control. The University accepts VISA, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover for all tuition and fees. Payment or deferment for the fall is due prior to the close of business on

12 Residential Living Historically, Morehead State University has been a residential Laughlin Health Building. To check out equipment, a student institution that provides special programs and services to promote must present his/her at the hall or supply room desk and assume student development, with full-time and student staff members responsibility for replacing lost or damaged equipment. Bicycles who serve as counselors and advisors and assist students with their may be stored in the bike racks outside residence halls or campus adjustment to campus life. Residence halls are a part of the edu- buildings. (Use a heavy chain and padlock to dis¬courage theft.) cational mission of Morehead State University and contribute to During vacations when the University is not in session, students personal growth and adjustment, cultural appreciation, and self- may store their bikes in their rooms, but bicycles are not allowed responsibility. Living in this type of atmosphere offers many ben- inside the halls at other times. efits to students. All single, full-time undergraduate students who are under age 21 and have earned fewer than 60 hours of col- Card Access lege credit must live in University housing and purchase a meal All MSU residence halls, Mays Hall, and Eagle Lake Apartments plan of their choice each semester. Students requesting a waiver will be accessed via the student’s ID. Students will be able to of this requirement must apply and receive written approval from access only the facility to which they have been assigned. the Office of Student Housing. Waivers submitted for review on or after the first day of classes are subject to the University's Lost Cards refund policy. (See the University Fee Schedule.) Upperclass stu- dents, of course, are encouraged to live in University housing as Each residence hall will be issued a certain number of “tem- space is available. Campus living helps students see life from dif- porary” door access cards. Only professional housing staff ferent points of view and helps them gain valuable experience out- members have authority to access and issue “temporary” side the classroom. Questions about residence hall arrangements cards. When an ID is lost or stolen, the student should may be directed to residence hall directors or the Office of immediately file a lost/stolen ID card report with the Student Housing (783-2060). University Police Department (100 Laughlin Building). The student should get a copy of the police report and contact Advisement his/her residence hall director or Office of Student Housing in order for the card to be deactivated. Upon receiving a Each residence hall is staffed with a full-time, professional staff copy of the police report, the residence hall director/AC/AD member to assist students with any problems they may encounter or a member of Emergency Response Team may issue a “tem- within the University community. Resident advisors are also porary” door access card. The student will need to present a located on each floor to assist with problems. Students are form of photo ID (driver's license, etc. for identification pur- encouraged to contact any member of the housing staff whenever poses) in order for a “temporary” card to be issued. The stu- they need information or have problems. dent will need to sign for the “temporary” card and return the Apartment housing card to the residence hall professional staff within 24 hours or the next working day. When a “temporary” card is issued Family housing apartments are offered to student applicants on during the weekend, the student may be given until 4:30 pm the following priority basis: (1) married students, (2) single par- of the next working day to have a replacement ID made and ents with custody of a child. Mays Hall Apartments are offered to return the “temporary” card with out charge. There is a on the priority basis of: (1) non-traditional students (23 years of $20 fee for replacing lost/stolen ID's. There will be a $50.00 age and older), (2) graduate students, (3) students needing year- charge if the “temporary” door access card is not returned round housing with priority given to full-time upperclass stu- within the allotted period of time. dents, and (4) married students without children. Apartment housing applications are available at the Office of Student Damaged Cards Housing. Family housing and Mays Hall applications require a $100 deposit, and assignments are based on the date of applica- When an ID is damaged and will not work for door access, tion within the applicable priority group. To reside in family the student should immediately present the damaged card to housing, a student must submit to the Office of Student Housing the residence hall director/AC/AD or a member of a copy of a marriage license (if applicable) or a copy of a Emergency Response Team. At that time s/he may be issued child's/children's birth certificate (if a single parent). Individuals a “temporary” door access card. The student will have 24 with full or fifty percent (50%) custody of a child/ children may hours or for weekend issuance, until 4:30 pm of the next be asked to submit a copy of the custody agreement. Weekend working day to have his/her ID replaced and return the custody of a child/children does not qualify for a family housing “temporary” door access card to residence hall professional assignment. housing staff. There is a $10 fee for replacing damaged ID's with submission of damaged card. Athletic and recreational equipment: Hall residents may check out recreational equipment such as When the student has the lost/stolen/damaged ID replaced, s/he board games, cards, and outdoor equipment in several of the halls. will need to contact the residence hall director/AC or Office of Some halls have pool, table tennis, and foosball for spare time use. Student Housing and present his/her new ID in order for the A wide choice of recreational equipment is available for student new card to be activated in the system. check-out at the recreational equipment and supply room in

13 Data Access Services Another precaution students can take is engraving their property so it can be identi¬fied if stolen. Students should contact their hall Residence hall rooms, Mays Hall, Normal Hall, Eagle Lake director if they would like to check out portable engravers. The Apartments, and Gilley Apartments have a switched, full duplex, engravers will work on wood, plastic, glass, ceramics, metals, and Ethernet connection to the University's high speed backbone net- even stone. work. This connection operates at 10 Mb/s and allows students direct access to all campus network resources and the Internet. Student Responsibility Please see Appendix O for the standards of conduct regarding use of University technology resources. Morehead State expects students to be responsible members of the University community. As a result, students are expected to hold Elevators one another accountable for inappropriate behavior and/or viola- tions of University policies, guidelines, and regulations. Students Elevators are a great help - in fact, a necessity for those who live with information related to violations of University policies or on the upper floors of a high-rise building. Don't ever overload damage in a residence hall should contact a housing staff member. or tamper with one while it's operating. Students who suspect an Hall damage that cannot be attributed to an individual or group elevator is defective should not attempt to use or repair it. will be billed as outlined in the Community Damage Billing Students should report concerns to the hall staff. guidelines (Please refer to Appendix J or contact a housing staff Food and laundry facilities member for further information). Residents of East Mignon, Fields, Thompson, West Mignon, Telephone service Nunn, and Mays Halls have access to kitchen facilities. The The University provides free local telephone services for students University is not responsible for spoilage of foods due to mechan- living in residence halls. Students must provide their own tele- ical failure or electrical outages. Check at the hall office for fur- phone instruments for use in their residence hall room. Due to ther information. Some halls provide microwave ovens for stu- the high concentration of users within a building, cordless tele- dent convenience. These ovens are usually located in the vending phones are not recommended. MSU students may obtain long- area. If money is lost in a vending machine, refund requests may distance service through ECCI (1-800-937-3224) or use other be made through the Office of Accounting and Budgetary long-distance service options. Students may not accept collect Control (HM 207). For doing laundry, students will find auto- calls and charge them to the University, a University billing num- matic coin-operated or -operated washers and dryers in residence ber, or a residence hall telephone number. Intentionally obtain- halls. ing telephone service by deception or other fraudulent means Mail service constitutes “theft of service” and is punishable under state law. This includes, but is not limited to, providing false billing infor- When students check into residence halls, they will receive a resi- mation when placing long distance calls. dence hall mailbox (usually the same number as their rooms). The Morehead City Post Office delivers mail each day to residential Television cable service facilities. The mail is placed in mailboxes by residence hall staff. The Eagle Video Network allows all residence halls, Gilley Mail should be addressed in this way: Apartments, Normal Hall, and Eagle Lake Apartments to receive 30 free basic cable channels. Students have the option of buying Name ______additional channels in the Eagle Plus Plan. Cable services can be ______Hall, purchased via the Internet on MSU's Web site (www.morehead- Room No. ______(or box) state.edu). The Eagle Plus Plan is offered at a cost affordable for Morehead, KY 40351-1689 one subscriber but may be divided among roommates. The entire When a student moves from the hall, s/he should leave a forward- amount must be paid at the time the service is turned on and the ing address on the change-of-address card available at the hall service will remain active for the entire semester. Transfer of the office. subscription will be made only for private room occupants. Students must have a cable-ready TV or a VCR with a cable-ready Property protection tuner. Any problems with cable services should be reported to the MSU can provide information on personal property and fire pro- Student Telecommunications Center at 783-9000. tection insurance. The policy is optional but provides protection if a home owners' policy does not cover personal property at Voice mail school. To be on the safe side during community living arrange- MSU's Student Telecom¬munications Center offers voice mail ments at MSU, students should always lock their doors. service to all students enrolled at the University, regardless of Individuals should not invite theft by leaving money and valu- whether they reside on or off campus. Each student has a private ables lying carelessly around their rooms, and shouldn't make a voice mailbox and may keep the same voice mailbox for his or her habit of walking into someone else's room while they are out entire enrollment at MSU with continuous fall/spring enroll- (thereby drawing suspicion if something is missing). A student ment. If students are advance-registered, their voice mailboxes are who has something lost or stolen should notify his/her hall direc- set up prior to the beginning of the semester. Information con- tor and the University Police (783-2035) right away. The cerning initialization can be found via the Internet on the MSU University makes a reasonable effort to help protect private prop- Web site (www.moreheadstate.edu). erty but cannot be responsible for its loss, theft, or damage. 14 Getting Involved Morehead State University strives for fairness, equality, and equal executive vice president, vice president for administration, vice opportunity for every individual. All students may take part in president for finance, vice president for public relations, and vice any officially recognized student activity without regard to race, president for campus improvement. The main function of the sex, color, religion, national origin, disability, age, or veteran sta- Student Congress is to foster a working relationship between stu- tus (except for those organizations exempted by Title IX of the dent representatives and other facets of the University communi- Education Amendments of 1972, by the Age Discrimination Act ty. The Congress consists of the Executive Committee; propor- of 1975, or later exemptions allowed by the Department of tional representation for freshmen, sophomores, juniors, seniors, Health and Human Services or the Department of Education). and graduate students; residence hall representatives; family hous- New organizations must turn in a copy of their constitution to the ing representatives; commuter representatives; and representatives Director of Student Activities/Greek Life in 204 Adron Doran from each college. Others include representatives from the University Center (ADUC), to ensure that they meet affirmative Residence Hall Association, Student Activities Council, the Greek action-equal educational opportunity requirements. community, African-American students, non-traditional students, and international students. Student Activity and Services Fee The Student Court is appointed by the SGA President with Congress approval, and is composed of a chief justice and four All full-time students pay a student activity and services fee. This associate justices, an attorney general, assistant attorney general, fee provides free admission to all on-campus athletic events, cer- chief defense counsel, and clerk of court. The court hears cases tain SGA or SAC sponsored events, and MSU Theatre produc- and recommends action to the appropriate University committee. tions. For a listing of campus events, please consult the Morehead It has jurisdiction over cases brought against members of the stu- State University Web Page at www.moreheadstate.edu/news/cal- dent body or student organizations by the attorney general for a endar.html or call 783-2071. violation of a provision of the SGA Constitution, the association's election procedures, or other stated policies. Copies of the SGA Student Participation in University Affairs Constitution may be obtained in the SGA office located in 203 To ensure the principles of intellectual inquiry, fair and just treat- ADUC. The SGA President also appoints students to member- ment, and participation in University affairs, the faculty, staff, stu- ship on many University committees. dents, and administrators of Morehead State University support a collegial system of shared governance. Such an approach, which Residence Hall Association is based on mutual respect among members of the University The Residence Hall Association (RHA) is the governing body for community, promotes responsible deliberation and assures recog- all residence halls at Morehead State University. RHA works in nition of diverse interests and points of view. Moreover, the sys- conjunction with individual Residence Hall Councils to provide tem provides opportunities for open and honest communication quality programming and to give residential students a voice for to assist with the total University's efforts to enhance quality edu- issues and concerns. Each residence hall has a Residence Hall cation. To that end, students are encouraged and provided oppor- Council (RHC) that is elected in the beginning of the fall semes- tunities to help shape the University environment. Such oppor- ter and is representative of the students in that hall. Each RHC tunities include: the Student Government Association (SGA), has an executive board that consists of president, executive vice which is an elected, representative student assembly responsible president, vice president for administration, vice president for for presenting the collective student viewpoint on issues, con- publicity and vice president for sports activities as well as 2 com- cerns, and interests within the University community; a voting munity representatives for each floor. The president and execu- representative on MSU's Board of Regents who has been elected tive vice president for each RHC have an automatic voting seat on by the student body to participate in the approval of many the congress of RHA. RHA meets on a weekly basis to share ideas University policies; participation of students on major University and hear issues and concerns from elected hall representatives. standing committees; and representation on appropriate employ- RHA is active on the state, regional and national levels and has ee search committees, ad hoc committees, and task forces. The consistently been recognized for its efforts to represent students in SGA President meets frequently with the President of the residence halls. The RHA office is located on the 2nd floor of University and is often consulted on major financial, academic, ADUC and may be contacted at 783-5368. and student issues. Other avenues for student participation include the Residence Hall Association; the Student Activities Student Activities Council Council; the Interfraternity, Panhellenic, and Pan-Hellenic Councils; and various departmental groups. A volunteer group on campus called the Student Activities Council (SAC) plans programs and activities for the entire stu- Student Government Association dent body. Drop by the SAC office in 201 ADUC to become involved. The Student Activities Council sponsors loads of tradi- All full-time students on campus are members of the Student tional events for student participation, including dances; movies; Association. The governing body of the Student Association is comedians; novelty acts; game room, card and board tourna- the Student Government Association (SGA) which is composed ments; special holiday events; Welcome Week activities; and many of three branches: executive, legislative (Student Congress), and more. Many activities are co-sponsored with the SGA. judicial (Student Court). All administrative functions of the SGA are vested in the executive branch, which includes a president,

15 Student Life Committee It does not imply University endorsement or approval of the opin- ions, philosophy, or objectives of the organization. A student The Student Life Committee reviews non-curricular proposals organization which violates conditions of registration or that students, faculty, or staff members present regarding campus University policy will be subject to disciplinary action. life, and makes recommendations to the President of the University on actions to improve student life and communica- Retaining status: tion. The voting membership consists of the President of the Campus organizations must register with the Director of Student Student Government Association, one faculty member from each Activities/Greek Life no later than September 15 of each academ- college selected by the Faculty Senate, two professional non-facul- ic year. Those who want to form or register a group at other times ty staff selected by the Staff Congress, and four students selected should see the Director of Student Activities/Greek Life. To reg- by the Student Government Association. Non-voting members ister, organizations must submit the following information: include the Dean of Students, University Center Programs & Special Events Coordinator, Director of Housing, and Director of 1. The official name of the organization. Student Activities/Greek Life. Faculty and staff serve for two 2. A list of the organization's offices and officers, along years, and students serve one year. The chairperson, vice chairper- with their current local addresses and phone numbers. son, and secretary are elected from the voting members. 3. The name, address, and phone number of each faculty/staff advisor. Student and University Organizations 4. A statement that membership is limited to matriculated students, faculty, and staff of the University and their Student and University organizations can offer many opportuni- immediate families. ties and benefits not available through academic channels. Taking 5. A statement on non-discrimination in membership part can benefit individual development and provide a means of selection, except where the stated legal purposes of the self-expression. Students can get as involved as time and interests organization require limitations as to sex or religion and allow. MSU has a variety of organizational events and teams are exempt by law. which were created out of student interest. These include aca- 6. An affirmation that the organization will abide by demic and honor, departmental, religious, residence hall councils, University regulations. service and philanthropic, social, political, and club sports organ- izations. Infor¬mation on student organizations is available A student organization may be denied registration or have it with- through the Director of Student Activities/Greek Life in 204 drawn if the goals and purposes of the organization are found to ADUC. Students with academic accounts on the University's be in conflict with local, state and/or federal statutes. com¬puter system (Internet/e-mail) can obtain detailed informa- Policies for operation: tion about each organization on campus by accessing "MSU Student Organizations" under "Student Activities" within Only registered organizations are permitted to use University "Student Life" at the MSU Web site (www.moreheadstate.edu). facilities, schedule activities, and solicit membership on campus. In addition to student organizations, there are University organi- Organizations must maintain a permanent mailing address with zations which offer membership to students, faculty, and staff for the campus mailing system. the benefit of the University community. Officer positions may be Membership: held by faculty or staff members. Such organizations are usually honor societies but may also include departmental and other These provisions apply to membership in registered student types of social clubs. organizations: Planning procedure: 1. Active membership is limited to students in good stand- ing with the University. Only active members may vote To form a student organization and receive initial registration and hold office. from the University there must be at least 10 students who are interested in be¬coming charter members. The group must also 2. Organizations may permit membership other than have a faculty member and/or administrative staff person to serve active membership as defined above. as an advisor and develop a constitution and/or bylaws for the 3. Members shall be selected on the basis of personal merit proposed organization. After securing a tentative faculty/staff or interest and not because of race, color, sex, religion, advisor, the group may hold organizational meetings on campus creed, age, national origin, or ancestry, except where per- by requesting permission from the Director of Student Activities/Greek Life. The next step is to present a consti¬tution mitted by law. and/or bylaws with the names of advisor(s) and charter members 4. Officers must be full-time students in good standing to the Dean of Students to be reviewed for compliance with with the University with a cumulative GPA of 2.25 or University regulations and initial registration. Requests for vari- above. Employees of the University are not eligible for ance in requirements to gain initial registration should be officer positions in student organizations but may hold addressed to the Vice President for Student Life. officer positions in University organizations. Names Initial registration: and addresses of newly elected officers must be submit- ted to the Director of Student Activities/Greek Life Each organization must have a constitution and/or bylaws on file within 10 class days of the election. with the Director of Student Activities/Greek Life in 204 ADUC before it can register initially. Registration entitles a group to the use of University facilities, campus mail service, scheduling of activities, and solicitation of membership and funds on campus. 16 Faculty/staff advisor: Membership requirements: All student organi¬zations must have an advisor who is a faculty Organizations must have a minimum of five active members to or staff member who is selected by members of the organization. remain in active status and to be eligible for annual registration. Members may also choose additional advisors, including advisors If the organization does not maintain the minimum membership, who are not affiliated with the University. The advisor's duties it will be placed on inactive status with no privileges except meet- include attending meetings of the organization; ensuring ings to increase membership. Inactive status will be in effect until com¬pliance with procedural regulations of the University; the beginning of the following semester. If enough members are approving expenditures of organ¬izational funds in accordance not obtained by that time, the organization will no longer be reg- with University procedures; and advising the organization of istered. An organization that fails to register by the September 15 University regulations. deadline will also be placed on inactive status during the fall semester until registration requirements are met. If requirements Scheduling events: aren't met by the beginning of the next semester, the organization Student organizations must schedule all their sponsored on-cam- will no longer be registered. Organizations may appeal the loss of pus activities through University Center & Conference Services registration privileges to the Director of Student Activities/Greek on the first floor of ADUC (783-2810). Advance scheduling of Life or Vice President for Student Life. facilities is encouraged. Rooms in ADUC must be scheduled by Alcohol/Drugs: 4:30 p.m. on the day preceding the event. Closing time for events must coincide with that of the buildings where they take place. No student organization that is recognized by Morehead State Of course, the events may end before the building closing; but the University shall use organization funds to purchase alcoholic bev- latest ending time permitted is at 11:00 p.m. Sunday through erages, nor may anyone in the name of or on behalf of the organ- Thursday and 2 a.m. Friday and Saturday. Permission must be ization coordinate the collection of any funds for such a purchase. obtained at least two weeks in advance to schedule facilities for This includes the purchase of kegs, party balls, and other bulk events beginning the Friday prior to, and continuing through, the quantities of alcoholic beverages. In addition, no alcohol may be final examination period. At least one administrative staff or fac- served from common source containers (kegs, party balls, or other ulty member must be present at all student-sponsored activities. bulk containers) at any organization event or event that an To schedule a student organization-sponsored event, obtain a observer would associate with the organization. No student Social Activity Form from University Center & Conference organization may co-sponsor an event with an alcohol distributor, Services on the first floor of ADUC. The completed form should charitable organization, or tavern (tavern defined as an establish- be returned to University Center & Conference Services at least ment generating more than half of annual gross sales from alco- three class days in advance of the planned event. If food is to be hol) where alcohol is given away, sold, or otherwise provided to served, specific arrangements must be made with Classic Fare those present. No organization may co-sponsor or co-finance a Catering after receiving a facility con¬firmation. Arrangements function where alcohol is purchased by any of the host organiza- for special equipment in other facilities should be made through tions or other groups or organizations. Open parties, meaning University Center & Conference Services. Advertisements may those with unrestricted access by non-members of the organiza- be posted only on general use bulletin boards on campus. All tion, without proper registration for the event, where alcohol is advertisements must bear the name of the sponsoring organiza- present, shall be prohibited. The possession, sale, and/or use of tion. any illegal drugs or controlled substances at any sponsored event or event that an observer would associate with the organization, is Finances: strictly prohibited. Student organizations which violate this pol- Student organizations must maintain all funds with the Office of icy may have their recognition as a student organization by MSU Accounting and Budgetary Control. Religious and men's and revoked. women's Greek organizations may qualify for exemption from New member initiation and hazing: this requirement. The exemption is based upon the nature of funding sources and the financial reporting requirements imposed Student organizations must protect the welfare of their members, by the organization's governing body. The exemption may be guests, and the University and should take every measure to pro- granted by the director of accounting and budgetary control upon tect against University, individual, or organizational liability. receipt of a written request. All student organizations must have Organizations and/or their representatives are subject to a designated officer and faculty advisor sign each check request University disciplinary action, including loss of registration privi- and travel voucher. Check requests and travel vouchers that are leges, for violation of the law or University policy. Positive devel- submitted to the Office of Accounting and Budgetary Control by opment of members is the main purpose of a student organiza- 11 a.m. on Friday will have checks processed by the following tion, fraternity, or sorority. These groups are responsible for Tuesday. Check requests and travel vouchers submitted by 4 p.m. morally and ethically sound principles and practices and must not on Tuesday will be processed by the following Friday. In addition indulge in unproductive, ridiculous, or hazardous initiation cus- to maintaining all funds with the Office of Accounting and toms. All organizations and members are expected to comply Budgetary Control, all student organizations must follow the with the following policy on hazing: Hazing by a student or a University's procedures for collection and control of cash receipts. group of students is prohibited, either on or off campus. Hazing is defined by the Fraternity Executive Association as any action taken or situation created, whether intentionally or unintention- ally or on or off fraternity premises, to produce mental or physi-

17 cal discomfort, embarrassment, or ridicule. Such activities and University are welcome to apply for staff positions in news and situations include paddling in any form; creation of excessive editorial writing, sports writing, editing, photography, and adver- fatigue, physical and psychological shocks; quests, treasure hunts, tising sales and design. Students may pick up The Trail Blazer, at scavenger hunts, road trips, and any other such activities carried no cost, at various locations across campus. NewsCenter is a stu- on outside the confines of the house; wearing, publicly, apparel dent-operated news facility whose staff members write, produce, which is conspicuous and not normally in good taste; engaging in and host one or more 30-minute live news programs each week. public stunts and buffoonery; morally degrading or humiliating Positions are available for reporters, videographers, producers, and games and activities; late work sessions which interfere with sports and news anchors. Individuals who have shown a strong scholastic activities; and any other activities which are not consis- sense of responsibility in academic and extra-curricular activities tent with fraternal law, ritual or policy or the regulations and poli- are chosen by the Board of Student Media to serve on the edito- cies of MSU. rial staffs of these print and broadcast media operations. Whenever practical, student editors are rotated or replaced yearly Fraternity and sorority academic policies: to allow for the widest possible student experience. Positions on First-semester students with no established MSU GPA (particu- The Trail Blazer and NewsCenter are open to all students at the larly freshmen): In order to join/associate or to be initiated into a University. Students may apply to earn academic credit for par- fraternity or sorority at MSU, a first-semester student must have ticipating in these co-curricular experiences. been unconditionally admitted to the University and have an aca- Raconteur: demic index of 450 or higher. Male students that establish an MSU GPA (excluding hours completed while a high school stu- The Raconteur is an annual publication which chronicles student dent) must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.30 in order to life and University events during the academic year. The staff is join/associate or be initiated. Female students that establish an composed of an advisor, a student editor, and student staff mem- MSU GPA (excluding hours completed while a high school stu- bers who are responsible for writing, photography, and layout. dent) must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.50 in order to The Raconteur is published in a magazine format of approximate- join/associate or be initiated. Transfer students from other insti- ly 96 full-color pages and is available, free of charge, for all full- tutions, with no MSU cumulative GPA or academic index on file, time students. Students interested in applying for staff positions would be allowed to join/associate or be initiated based on their should contact the Raconteur advisor at 783-2600 for more infor- previous cumulative GPA from their last attended institution. mation. This cumulative GPA must be 2.30 or above for males and 2.50 Inscape: or above for females. Chapters wishing to "hold over" new mem- bers/associates for academic reasons may do so for only one Inscape is a student literary magazine that provides an opportuni- semester, provided that the new member/ associate made a mini- ty for students to learn about editing and publishing such a mag- mum 2.00 during their first semester. Students who leave school azine by working as staff members. Students are also encouraged while on new member/associate status may return in "holdover" to submit their black-and-white art, poetry, fiction, and creative status with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.00 or above for one non-fiction for consideration. Inscape is issued twice a year under subsequent semester provided their absence is no longer than one the sponsorship of the Department of English, Foreign semester and they have not attended another University. Languages, and Philosophy and the Department of Art. A Fine Chapters who wish to initiate early must do so at least seven days Arts Showcase is held in the fall and spring where selected art is prior to the beginning of finals week or must wait to hold pre-ini- featured and writers read their accepted work. Contact the tiation activities and/or initiation after the last day of final exam- Department of English, Foreign Languages, and Philosophy inations. (783-2185) or the Department of Art (783-2766) for more details. Student communications: Morehead State Public Radio: Students interested in mass communication should investigate a number of opportunities on campus. Positions are filled on a The Morehead State Public Radio network includes FM transmit- semester or yearly basis on the staffs of the student newspaper, ters in Rowan, Lee, and Martin counties. It is based in a digital yearbook, literary magazine, radio station, and student news facil- broadcast center at Breckinridge Hall. Network members are ity. WMKY, Morehead, 90.3 FM; WOCS Radio, Booneville, 88.3 FM; and translator W202BH, Inez, 88.3 FM. Network stations Board of Student Media: reach most of East Kentucky, as well as parts of Ohio and West The Board of Student Media is the governing body of student Virginia. Morehead State Public Radio offers a Monday through media financed partly or entirely by the University for consump- Friday program lineup emphasizing classical and Americana tion by students and others. The Board of Student Media oper- music. In addition, the network features in-depth news from ates under a charter issued by the Board of Regents of the National Public Radio during Morning Edition and All Things University and serves as the legal publisher/operator of The Trail Considered. News, weather, and sports from the region are also Blazer, which is the student newspaper, and NewsCenter, a tele- featured in these programs. Weekends are highlighted by musical vision news facility. Student media publications and programs are variety including bluegrass, blues, and jazz. Students from all aca- produced by students with assistance from faculty advisors and demic areas are welcome to work as volunteers, interns, or work- under board supervision. The Trail Blazer is published weekly by studies. Positions are available in all of Morehead State Public a student staff under the guidance of a faculty advisor. It has won Radio's departments, including news, production, development, numerous awards for journalistic excellence. All students at the and marketing. There are also opportunities for students as board 18 operators or clerical assistants. Network stations are affiliates of Local, State and National Elections National Public Radio (NPR) and Public Radio International Political activities are a form of political speech which is protect- (PRI) and broadcast 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Call 783- ed by the U.S. Constitution. Involvement in political activities is 2001 to schedule a tour of the network facilities at 132 an American right and freedom. To protect the general welfare of Breckinridge Hall. More information is available at students, MSU reserves the right to schedule activities in a man- www.msuradio.com. ner that will not interfere with the teaching/learning process. A Traditional events: federal law has been enacted that requires colleges and universities to distribute voter registration forms. These forms are available Academic Awards Convocation: on campus throughout the year in the Office of Student An event honoring students who have accomplished superi- Activities, in the Office of Multicultural Student Services, and in or work in various academic programs. the office of the Disability Guidance & Counseling Services Coordinator. You may also request a voter registration form Black Awareness Week: directly from the State Board of Elections through their Internet An annual series of events designed to help bring awareness site at: www.state.ky.us/agencies/sbe/sbehome.htm. to the University community of Black contributions to American society. The week includes various lectures, cultur- al programs, and career day explorations of Black culture. Scheduling Political Activities Political activities such as meetings, rallies, parades, conferences, Black History Month: speeches, and information booths are scheduled through the An observance of Black history. It occurs each February and Dean of Students. A “free speech” area is located in front of is a series of educational and cultural programs. Past activities Camden-Carroll Library in the area surrounding the war memo- have included art shows, workshops, films, lectures, rial. This area may be reserved by organizations or individuals by lunchtime forums, and dance programs. contacting University Center & Conference Services on the first floor of ADUC. Founders Day: A celebration of the founding of the University as a state Political advertising institution. Political advertising should be placed on bulletin boards which are Greek Week: for general use. In order for candidates to be represented equally, A period of festivities designated by the Interfraternity and advertising should not cover more than one-fourth of any bulletin Panhellenic Councils to observe ancient Greek traditions. board. Highlights include a series of competitive events, social gath- erings, and educational seminars. Campaign Literature All campaign literature sent through University post office mail- Homecoming: boxes must carry proper postage and be addressed with the name One of the biggest events of the year for the University com- and box number as well as the name of the sender. Campaign lit- munity when thousands of alumni come home to Morehead erature may be distributed in the public area of the residence halls. State University to participate in many activities sponsored by the MSU Alumni Association, Inc. For more informa- Campus Election tion, please contact the Office of Alumni Relations. Political activities involving student elections on campus are gov- Family Weekend: erned by their respective organization: i.e., Student Government A special event each fall when students invite family mem- Association; Residence Hall Association; Interfraternity, bers to visit the campus and attend a variety of activities, Panhellenic, and Pan-Hellenic Councils; and Black Student including informal meals, open houses, and the Eagle foot- Coalition. Specific election codes can be obtained from each of ball game. Family Weekend information is distributed in res- the organizations. idence halls and published in The Trail Blazer, and sched- ules/invitations are mailed to parents/guardians. Soliciting Commercial solicitation is prohibited on University-owned or Chalking controlled property unless the vendor has obtained a University Students may use chalk (this does not include chalk paint) only Sales and Solicitation Permit. Vendors approved to sell or solicit when announcing events. Chalk may be used on horizontal sur- on the campus may rent facilities through the conference services faces which can be hit by rain. Individuals and/or groups may be manager. Student organizations and other University groups are assessed restitution charges for damaged caused to University permitted to conduct fundraisers and other philanthropic activi- property. ties. Under MSU's Policy for External Vendors Conducting Sales on Campus (UAR 322.1), the University will not issue permits to solicit the sale or distribution of goods or services that fall into the following categories: 19 1. Any goods or services like or similar to any that are offered for sale by a unit or contractor of Morehead State University, including but not limited to: a. Books, cloth goods, posters, photographs, supplies, or other articles offered for sale at the University Bookstore. b. Cards or other access to local or long distance tele- phone services. c. Food products regardless of form (i.e., ready to eat, take out or catered meal). 2. Credit cards. 3. Any product, good, or service, the sale or distribution of which is prohibited or restricted by law. 4. Any other product, good or service, the sale or distribu- tion of which is deemed not to be in the best interest of Morehead State University.

Student organizations are not permitted to contract with credit card companies for the purpose of fundraising. Posters and flyers promoting establishments that sell alcoholic beverages or relating to alcohol are prohibited on campus. Posters promoting alcohol awareness and responsible decision making are permitted.

20 Finding your Way The college experience will be a very intense period filled with Allie Young Hall good times, growing pains, and unexpected pleasures. In these Allie Young Hall houses a number of important student services: years students will become acquainted with themselves and make Counseling and Health Services, Life Enhancement/ Student fresh associations in a new community. MSU is in reality a small Wellness Office, Academic Advising & Career Services, city, with facilities and services for students' day-to-day needs: International Student Services, Provisional Studies, Students with places to eat, sleep, study, play, and services they can call upon for Disabilities Services, First Year Programs (MSU 101), Excessive special help and agencies to keep things running smoothly. The Absenteeism Early Alert, Retention, Student Support Services, hours of operation are posted on each facility. In accordance with Academic Outreach and Support, and Document Services. state regulations and University policies, smoking in any University facility is prohibited. The use of any tobacco prod- ucts is prohibited in all residence hall rooms/apartments. University Bookstore Another popular spot for MSU students is the University Academic & Career Services Bookstore. Located on the ground floor of ADUC, the The Office of Academic & Career Services in 220 Allie Young University Bookstore is a one-stop shop for textbooks, art and Hall provides academic advising and a full range of career-related school supplies, computer equipment, officially licensed MSU services to prospective and current MSU students and alumni. clothing and gifts, posters, and greeting cards. Normal business Advisors assist with class scheduling and academic planning for hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and vari- students who are undecided about a college major and those stu- ous Saturdays for special events. Store hours are routinely extend- dents seeking a University Studies degree or attending MSU but ed daily during the beginning of the fall and spring semesters for not seeking a degree. Career services available include interest the convenience of the students when selecting their books for the testing, career counseling, career development and placement semester. During finals week of each semester, students can bring workshops, job search assistance, letter and resume evaluation, textbooks to the store for buyback. If the textbook is to be used mock interview, on-campus interviews with employers, and spe- again, it will be purchased at that time. A representative from a cial career days and events. Students looking for part-time jobs, used book company will be available to price and buy those books summer jobs, internships, and full-time employment after gradu- that the University Bookstore cannot buy back. It’s a great way to ation can place their resumes in the free Resume Bank where pick up extra cash while ensuring the availability of used books for employers will see the resumes. The office is open from 8 a.m. to the next term. Wholesale buyback is available at the University 4:30 p.m. each weekday for walk-in appointments; however, Bookstore each and every day. The University Bookstore is an advanced scheduling of appointments is recommended due to the authorized agent for Gateway and Apple Computers and carries a large number of students using the office. Call 783-2084 or 783- complete line of accessories such as disks, CD-ROMs, cables, tele- 2233 for advanced scheduling of appointments. phones, and Microsoft products. To access the campus comput- er network and the Internet from a residence hall, students will Academic-Athletic Center need a personal computer with an Ethernet network interface card (NIC) installed. Multiple connections from the same outlet At the spacious Academic-Athletic Center, home court for the in each room may be accomplished by utilizing a “hub,” which is MSU Eagles and Lady Eagles, loyal fans can gather and cheer for available in the computer section in the University Bookstore. victory. The Ellis T. Johnson Arena can be con¬verted into an The Bookstore is also accessible on-line at www.bookstore.more- indoor tennis court or two volleyball courts. This facility also has headstate.edu and makes available a wide selection of merchan- a hydraulic stage at one end which is used for concerts, formal dise and all textbooks for convenience. Stop by and check us out; commencements, convo¬cations, and other special events stu- you’ll be glad you did! dents will want to attend. Breathitt Sports Center Adron Doran University Center Many activities take place at the Breathitt Sports Center. The Adron Doran University Center (ADUC) will become a Individuals can see exciting football games at the 10,000-seat familiar spot on campus for students. This building buzzes with Jayne Stadium or jog on the track that circles the football field. activity throughout the day and evening as students stop over Also in this center are fields for baseball and softball, as well as between classes to eat and socialize. This modern structure con- tennis courts which are available for general use after MSU tennis tains a large cafeteria; grill; private dining rooms; a ballroom; team practice. meeting rooms; post office; bookstore; and the offices of the Vice President for Student Life and the Dean of Students, University Check Cashing Center & Conference Services, Student Activities/Greek Life, Student Government Association, Residence Hall Association, Check cashing is quick and easy at the cashier's window in 207 and Student Activities Council. Stop by the front desk to sched- HM. There students may cash personal checks for $50 or less ule facilities for all events within the building. During the aca- with a good MSU credit standing. Office of Accounting and demic year the desk is open from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. Monday Budgetary Control approval is needed for checks over $50. No through Saturday, and from 4 p.m. until 11 p.m. on Sunday. For two-party checks may be cashed at the window. There is no serv- more information regarding event scheduling, please visit the ice charge for check cashing unless the check bounces, and then front desk of the ADUC or call 783-2810. 21 individuals must pay a service charge as determined by the Board watering calzones and breadsticks. Montague’s offers a wide vari- of Regents. Stop by the cashier's window to cash a check or get ety of tempting fresh deli and sub sandwiches on fresh baked change Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. bread, along with tantalizing panini’s. Grille Works is a made-to- order restaurant that offers everything from Philly cheese steaks to Conference Services grilled chicken sandwiches. Tony’s Convenience Store offers an enormous variety of products like grocery items, snacks, soda The University Center & Office of Conference Services schedules products and laundry supplies. Best of all…students can use Flex facilities for banquets, meetings, and other activities. The office Dollars for any item found in Tony’s. is located on the ground floor of ADUC. ADUC: Counseling Center The Side Street Grille offers made-to-order sandwiches, as well as When the going gets too tough to handle, students don't have to pizza and calzones from Bene's Pizzeria. In addition to this, Pan handle it alone. With a little help individuals can work out per- Geos offers freshly prepared meals featuring scrumptious pasta, sonal, social, or career-related problems. Counselors are available sauces, and breads. The ADUC Market Place offers Chick-fil-A, at the Counseling Center, located in 112 Allie Young Hall (783- Taco Bell, Montague's Deli, Home Zone, and Kettle Classics. 2123). There is no charge for individual or group counseling, Home Zone offers meatloaf, rotisserie chicken, mashed potatoes, only something to gain by trying to work out problems and get fresh vegetables, etc. Freshens frozen yogurt and smoothie bar is on the right track again. Also, there is no need to worry about located just outside the Market Place. privacy. All communications and records are held in strict confi- Meal Memberships: dence. The Counseling Center is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For more information, please visit the Meal membership information is available on-line at MSU Web page at www.moreheadstate.edu/ucc. www.msudining.com. Selections and/or changes should be made before payment or deferment of fees to ensure that billing state- Personal/social adjustment counseling: ments are accurate and meal memberships will be activated at the Personal/social adjustment counseling helps overcome periods of beginning of the semester. Additional information can be stress, trauma, confusion, etc., that may occur as students adjust obtained by calling the Office (783-2701); or visiting the Web to college life when indecision and many changes are taking place. site. An added feature of all meal memberships is the Meal Exchange Program. Students have the option of using a meal in Marital/relationship counseling: exchange for a combo meal at any location. (Example: Chick-fil- Marital and other interpersonal relationships can be readily affect- A, Taco Bell, Home Zone, etc.) All meal memberships are “non- ed by the many stresses that are often encountered during a stu- transferable” and may be accessed through your . Meals may be dent’s academic career. The counseling center staff have specific used by the cardholder only. Meal memberships begin on the first training in the areas of relationship counseling and offer training day the residence halls open and end on the last day of final exams in methods of marital/relationship enrichment and enhancement each semester. Flex Dollars can be used whenever a dining loca- for distressed and non-distressed couples. tion is open. For more information about MSU Dining Services, please call 783-2017 or visit the dining services Web site listed Substance abuse counseling: above. Services that assist individuals with alcohol and/or other drug abuse related problems are available through a specially trained Document Services substance abuse counselor. Assessment, counseling and referrals For photocopying needs, there are ten self-service copiers located are available to clients. As with all services of the counseling cen- on campus. These machines are located in Camden-Carroll ter, these services are free and confidential. Library, Allie Young Hall, Ginger Hall, ADUC, and Lloyd Cassity. These machines offer coin and/or CampusCash access. MSU Dining Services Document Services, located in Allie Young Hall, can provide Variety is the motto at MSU Dining Services. Whether someone quick copying at reasonable rates. Typesetting is not available, is settling down for an all-you-care-to-eat meal at Alumni Tower’s but individuals can prepare originals for copying. Color copies RFoC (Real Food on Campus) or grabbing a snack at the Market and printing of digital files are also available, as well as miscella- Place at ADUC, individuals will have some delicious decisions to neous bindery services. Copying and printing is also provided for make. campus organizations. Please call 783-2032 or visit Document Services at 4 Allie Young Hall for copying and printing needs. Alumni Tower: Alumni Tower’s RFoC offers an all-you-care-to-eat restaurant EagleCard with a huge amount of options such as roasted, carved-to-order The is the official Morehead State University photo identification meats; fresh vegetables; pizza; and a pasta exhibition station. card, and all members of the campus community are required to Individuals will also find vegetarian dishes, wraps and panini’s, a have one. New MSU students receive a personal during the fall fresh produce market, and homemade soups, as well as hot break- and spring registration periods. After registration, new or replace- fasts in the morning. A great place to hang out! Bene’s Pizzeria, ment s may be obtained at the Office, which is located on the Montague’s Deli, and Grille Works are also located in Alumni first floor of ADUC. With the introduction of the in the fall of Tower. Bene’s offers everything from hot fresh pizza to mouth- 22 2001, we entered the world of the “smart card.” Why is it called Emergency Loans a “smart card”? Funds can be loaded onto the microchip that is Students who find themselves broke with nowhere to turn, the embedded into the card instead of carrying cash. This fund is Student Government Association, Family Association, and the referred to as CampusCash and is the “easy way to pay.” It is University have established an Emergency Loan Fund for small, accepted at all vending machines, computer lab printers, copiers, short-term, no-interest loans. Apply at the Office of Financial on-campus laundry facilities, and the Camden-Carroll Library Aid (100 Admissions Center). microfiche units. This will take the worry out of not having the correct change. Students can “load value” onto the CampusCash chip at two Card Value Centers (CVC's) or six Card Service Financial Aid Centers (CSC's) located across campus. Locations: Camden Approximately 95 percent of MSU students receive financial aid Carroll Library (ground floor computer lab & main floor copy to help with college expenses. The University offers a broad pro- area); second floor ADUC; Food Court at Alumni Tower; first gram of financial aid which includes grants; loans; work-study floor of Breckinridge Hall; first floor of Ginger Hall; first floor of jobs; tuition waivers; and scholarships from federal, state, institu- Lappin Hall; and first floor of Combs Building. Value can also be tional, and private sources. To apply, use a Free Application for loaded onto the CampusCash or other debit accounts in the Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). This form is available in the Office between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday Office of Financial Aid, or from high school guidance coun- through Friday. Other debit accounts available are accessed by selors. Contact the Office of Financial Aid about a financial aid using the magnetic stripe located on the back of your . These package which combines various types of aid. Students can also accounts are Meal Memberships/Dining Clubs (see Dining investigate outside sources of aid. Services), Express Clubs, and ATM/Eagle Checking Accounts (USBank). There are many options to choose from, and the Grades are important: accessible accounts can be personalized to meet individual needs. At Morehead State University, in order to continue to receive One card is all a student needs - the . Students should always financial aid, a student must demonstrate satisfactory academic carry their wherever they go. Not only is it needed for services progress during each academic term as outlined below: listed above, but it is also needed to enter certain facilities such as residence halls, Student Health Services, Laughlin Health Undergraduate students: Building, University Wellness Center, and to gain access into on- 1. Students must successfully complete a minimum of 75 campus athletic events. A student must present his/her when a percent of the credit hours attempted during the aca- properly identified University official asks for identification. demic year. Successful completion for this purpose is Treat the with extreme care and always keep it in a secure loca- defined as receiving a grade of “D” or better. tion. If a student loses his/her , s/he should contact the Office 2. • If 1-16 hours have been attempted, students must immediately to put a hold on designated accounts. A student will have at least a 1.6 cumulative GPA. also need to contact USBank if his/her has been set up as an • If 17-32 hours have been attempted, students must ATM card. This will keep anyone who finds an from trying to have at least a 1.8 cumulative GPA. gain access to these funds. The value stored on the microchip • If 33-48 hours have been attempted, students must (CampusCash) is treated like cash and is non-refundable. A stu- have at least a 1.8 cumulative GPA. dent's first is free. Due to the expense of producing these “smart • If 49-67 hours have been attempted, students must cards,” a $20 fee will be charged for replacing a lost or stolen card. have at least a 1.9 cumulative GPA. There will be a $10 fee for damaged cards as long as the damaged • If 68 hours or more hours have been attempted, stu- card is presented when the fee is paid. To avoid these fees, please dents must have at least a 2.0 cumulative GPA. use extreme care with an to ensure that it is not lost, stolen, or 3. Students who have attempted no more than 192 under- damaged. A student should treat his/her with the same care s/he graduate hours for a bachelor’s degree or no more than would any other debit or credit card. The is non-transferable. If 96 hours for an associate degree. a student knowingly lets someone else use his/her card, both par- ties are subject to disciplinary action. Spouses and children of Graduate students: current students may purchase a “Family Member” for a $10 charge due at the time of production. For more detailed informa- 1. Students must successfully complete a minimum of 75 tion or to contact the Office, visit the University's Web site at percent of the credit hours attempted during the aca- www.moreheadstate.edu and look under quick links for Services demic year. Successful completion for this purpose is or call 783-2701. defined as receiving a “C” or better. 2. Students must maintain a minimum 3.0 cumulative Eagle Lake GPA. 3. Students who have attempted no more than 54 graduate Eagle Lake is a nice place to be. Individuals may walk to this love- hours at Morehead State University. (Exception: Those ly spot at the northeast end of campus. Here students may fish students pursuing a degree in clinical psychology will be (with a valid fishing license), picnic, hike to their heart’s content, permitted to attempt no more than 90 graduate hours at sunbathe, or just relax in a quiet “back-to-nature” atmosphere MSU.) during daylight hours. Swimming is not permitted. The Eagle Lake area is closed to the public between the hours of sundown to sunrise daily.

23 Policies and procedures: Pioneer Football League. The coaches and athletes follow closely the NCAA’s regulations concerning recruitment, financial aid to The specific policies and procedures to be used in applying the athletes, and academic performance. As loyal MSU athletic fans, satisfactory progress standards are outlined below: students must always remember that they represent the University 1. Satisfactory progress will be evaluated at the end of each whether on or off campus, and sportsmanlike conduct is always spring semester. appropriate. For information related to schedules for sporting 2. Hours attempted for purposes of this policy will be events, please consult the MSU Web Page at www.morehead- defined as those for which a student receives a grade of st.edu/units/athletics/athweb/ or call 783-2088. A, B, C, D, E, F, I, IP, K, N, R, U, W, WP, or WF. 3. For undergraduate students, grades of E, F, I, IP, N, R, International Student Services U, W, WP, and WF will not qualify as successful com- pletion of hours attempted. For graduate students, The international student services director provides assistance and grades of D, E, F, I, IP, R, U, N, W, WP, and WF will support during international student entry to MSU, coordination not qualify as successful completion of hours attempted. and documentation of compliance with immigration regulations, 4. Non-credit remedial courses, courses taken for audit, and cross-cultural programs for international education. and courses in which grades of K or P are received are International students must consult the international student not figured in the calculation of a student’s GPA. services director or specialist when: 5. If otherwise eligible, students will be given financial aid 1. applying to extend, or change immigration status; during a term in which they may be repeating a course. 2. transferring to or from the University; 6. A student who fails to maintain satisfactory progress as 3. dropping classes below full-time enrollment; defined will not be permitted to receive federal, state, or 4. leaving the University for any reason; institutional financial aid. 5. accepting off-campus employment, engaging in summer Procedures for appeal for students who fail to maintain sat- employment, or applying for extension of employment isfactory progress standards: authorization; 6. changing residence; Students desiring to appeal must do so in writing on the 7. seeking practical or curricular training; applying for a Satisfactory Progress Appeals Form and must attach supporting Social Security number; planning to leave and re-enter documentation. Copies of the appeals form may be obtained in the United States while still student; seeking reinstate- the Office of Financial Aid. Students will be notified in writing of ment to F1 status; the action taken on their appeal. Financial aid eligibility will be changing from one academic level to another; changing reinstated immediately for all students whose appeals are from one academic program to another; seeking approved. dependent status for spouse and/or children; or plan- Reinstatement of financial eligibility: ning to graduate. Should a student’s financial aid eligibility be terminated for fail- Notice to International Students: ure to maintain satisfactory progress as defined, the eligibility for Individuals have the responsibility to maintain legal F1 status. financial aid will not be reinstated until the student enrolls for a Failure to maintain status for any reason must be reported to the subsequent academic term (fall, spring, or summer term) at his or international student services director or specialist for assistance her own expense and completes the term satisfying the satisfacto- in filing for reinstatement. To maintain F1 status, students must: ry progress definition. 1. report to the Office of International Student Services at University Golf Course the beginning of each semester to be registered in SEVIS; Sunny Brook Golf Course, MSU’s nine-hole course, located three 2. maintain a valid passport; miles from campus on U.S. 60 East (telephone 784-7067), is 3. attend the school they are authorized to attend; open to students, faculty, staff, and their families at nominal fees. 4. enroll in a full course load (undergraduate – 12 credit The facility provides a great opportunity to get together with hours; graduate – 9 credit hours); friends or family. 5. apply for extension of program 30 days before the expi- ration date on a current I-20; Howell-McDowell Administration Building 6. follow Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services The Administration Building is where students head if they need (BCIS) procedures for changing from one program or to cash a check or discuss billing accounts. educational level to another; 7. follow BCIS procedures for transferring from one school Intercollegiate Athletics to another; 8. limit on-campus employment to 20 hours per week, As a part of the University community students will be proud to while school is in session; know that MSU has received national recognition for accomplish- 9. obtain authorization for off-campus employment; ments of several of its intercollegiate teams. The University is a 10. report a change of name, address, or telephone number member in good standing with the National Collegiate Athletic to the international student services director or Association (NCAA), the Ohio Valley Conference, and the specialist.

24 If a student has a medical reason to be enrolled for less than a full about the library and its resources, ask any library staff member. course load or if s/he is attending his/her last semester and carry- They will gladly answer questions and help in the search for ing less than a full load, s/he must see the international student knowledge. Please call 783-2200 for further information about services director, prior to the beginning of the semester, for per- the library or to request library services, or visit the library's Web mission to be enrolled for less than a full load. If a student plans site at www.moreheadstate.edu/library. to graduate and apply for optional practical training (OPT), s/he The library is open the following hours while classes are in ses- must request OPT prior to the completion of all course require- sion: ments for a degree or prior to the completion of a course of study. A student must have maintained F1 status for one academic year 7:30 a.m.-11 p.m. Monday-Thursday to be eligible for OPT. No more than one on-line course or three 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday credit hours per semester can be counted toward a full course 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday load. If a student plans to visit another country while s/he is a 1 p.m.-11 p.m. Sunday student at MSU, s/he must obtain a visitor's visa for that country or that his/her country is exempt from the nonimmigrant visa Summer session hours may vary. requirement. If a student plans to leave the United States and return while an MSU student, s/he must have his/her I-20 McClure Pool endorsed by the international student services director before Swim year-round at the University’s heated indoor pool. Located leaving in order to return to the US. The international student in the AAC, McClure Pool offers a large L-shaped lap pool and a services director is available by contacting the Office of separate diving well. Take advantage of MSU’s recreational facil- International Education in 330 Allie Young Hall (783-9305). ities – come and enjoy a dip in the pool! McClure Pool can be utilized for recreational swimming, lap swimming, water aerobics, Intramurals and Recreation swimming lessons, aqua jogging, scuba diving, cross training and The Office of Intramurals and Recreation provides growth oppor- conditioning, rehabilitation, and therapeutic purposes. McClure tunities and educational experiences which serve to enrich the Pool can also be rented for special events, such as student organi- life-long learning process within a diverse University community. zation gatherings, birthday parties, competitions, church retreats, Through participating in a quality intramural and recreation pro- and more. For more information, hours of operation, or to make gram, individuals have the opportunity to enhance skills related to a reservation, please visit us on the Web at leadership, decision-making, problem-solving, conflict manage- www.moreheadstate.edu/pool or call (606) 783-2391. ment, communication, and social development. Members of the MSU community can get involved with the intramural and recre- Multicultural Student Services ation program through participating in planned intramural The Office of Multicultural Student Services provides leadership events, open recreation hours, and student employment positions. and support to the retention and development of students of For more information about MSU Intramurals and color. Minority Student Services is affiliated with this office. The Recreation, please call 783-5284 or visit Multicultural Student Services Office is located at 358 University www.moreheadstate.edu/units/intramurals. Street (783-2668). The office is open Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, Laughlin Health Building 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. In the Laughlin Health Building students will find the University Minority Student Services: Police Department and recreational facilities and equipment. The minority student services coordinator provides assistance and Camden-Carroll Library support to prospective and enrolled students of color at MSU. Coordination of campus activities is conducted throughout the The ability to find and use information is a crucial skill for suc- year to ensure provision of educational, cultural, and social pro- cess in the information age, and Camden-Carroll Library is grams for students of color. The adjustment and retention of stu- "Information Central" at MSU. The library provides up-to-date dents of color is promoted by assisting student leadership and sources of information such as periodicals, full-text on-line data- advising individuals and organizations on student life and person- bases, and books. The Learning Resource Center collection al development goals. Through these efforts minority student includes software, CD's, DVD's, tapes, and videos, as well as P- services provides cultural enrichment and academic support for 12 books. Just as important as the materials in the collection, the students of color while increasing cross-cultural understanding for library provides students with opportunities for using the latest the total campus community. technology to find the information. The on-line catalog provides access to materials within the library and the "virtual library" rep- Non-traditional/Commuter Student Office resented by selected Internet resources. Through the Internet, the library makes available more than 90 on-line databases, including The coordinator for non-traditional/commuter students is locat- several full-text resources. In addition to information services and ed in Fields Hall, Seminar Room 3 (783-2102). Services are avail- resources, students will find study space with areas designated for able to all undergraduate students who are 23 years of age or older intensive study and conference rooms for group study. Access to and/or commute, enrolling or enrolled in courses on campus or at the campus computing network, photocopiers, and a learning off-campus centers. The coordinator serves as an advocate for technology lab are also available in the library. For information these students, providing orientation, counseling, and referral to 25 campus and community resources. The coordinator provides will assume the cost of ambulance service and treatment/services advising and outreach activities to support student concerns in received outside the Caudill Health Clinic. their academic, vocational, and social adjustment to University Tests: life. The coordinator is the contact person for information about PINNACLE, the non-traditional honor organization, and The following tests are available through the clinic laboratory: STEPS, which provides workstudy wages for K-TAP recipients strep test, cultures for gonorrhea, urinalysis, hematocrit (anemia attending MSU, and is the instructor for the non-traditional determination), pregnancy, mono spot, VDRL (syphilis), chlamy- MSU 101 class. dia, HIV (AIDS), and tine (for tuberculosis). Designated staff members provide pre- and post-test counseling for students Post Office requesting HIV testing. Also available at the clinic are simple vision tests; height and weight checks; otoscopic exams to deter- The University Post Office is a contract station of the United mine outer and middle ear conditions; ophthalmic exams to States Postal Services and is located on the first floor of ADUC. determine condition of the eyes; and blood pressure, temperature, The service window is open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday and respiration checks. Routine gynecological care, such as vagi- through Friday except for vacation periods. Special hours during nal examination to diagnose disease, is provided by the medical vacation periods will be communicated accordingly. Individuals practitioners. may purchase stamps, money orders, and other postal products and services, as well as receive oversize or special classification mail Equipment: from the University Post Office. Mail is delivered daily to each Students can check out crutches, ice bags, and certain other health residence hall directly from the downtown post office. Students care items from the clinic. The item will be assigned to the stu- have an option to pay a small rental fee (per semester) and have dent until a specified date without charge. Late charges will be their mail delivered to a box in the University Post Office. To assessed for equipment not returned when due and can continue make sure that delivery services are efficient and timely, students until the total cost of the item as well as overdue charges have should furnish correspondents with a complete MSU mailing been paid in full. Like other indebtedness to the University, these address as soon as possible. Questions about mail delivery should charges must be paid before a student can enroll the next term or be directed to the University Post Office at 783-2816 or the get a transcript. Morehead City Post Office (for services that are not available at the UPO) at 784-5556. Medical excuses: The Caudill Health Clinic does not issue medical excuses unless Student Health Services a student has been sent home by the clinic medical staff or is www.moreheadstate.edu/chc admitted to the local hospital for 24 hours or longer. Students are expected to visit the clinic during times that do not conflict with A student can receive health assessments, tests, and medications at academic work. It is the responsibility of a student to inform the Caudill Health Clinic on the first floor of Allie Young Hall. instructors of absence due to health reasons. All students enrolled for credit are entitled to clinic services. Additional minimal fees may be assessed for certain lab tests and Health education: services at the receipt of examination/treatment. The Caudill In addition to providing medical care, the Student Health Health Clinic is open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday Services staff provide a variety of health education programming, during the fall and spring semesters. Hours of operation at other including mini health fairs, each year. Topic areas include first times are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. A student aid, CPR, birth control, sexually transmitted diseases, diet and will be asked to show a valid and to have a Health History Form exercise, personal hygiene, and men’s and women’s health issues. on file. If the form was not received as part of the admission Kenitha King, R.N., is specifically trained to provide programs process, individuals may complete the necessary information at relating to HIV/AIDS. Program information is available from the the time of their first clinic visit. The Health History Form must Caudill Health Clinic, first floor, Allie Young Hall, 783-2055. be signed by a parent or legal guardian of students who are under the age of 18. Medical practitioners will evaluate medical needs Life Enhancement/Student Wellness Office: and make referrals to the clinic physicians or off-campus medical The Life Enhancement Office is the prevention office on campus. facilities as necessary. Students may, of course, use a physician of This office proactively addresses the issues of emotional and phys- their own choice and at their own expense whenever they wish. ical health to promote a healthy student and campus environ- The clinic provides routine medications and treatments pre- ment. This is done through policy development, educational scribed there. They also give allergy shots when students provide strategies, evaluation, and collaboration with faculty, staff, stu- the serum and written orders from their family physicians (who dents, parents, alumni, and the surrounding community. Life should always give the first shot in the series). Enhancement staff give presentations to student groups, to class- Life-threatening situations: es, in residence halls, and to community groups. Programs are available on these focus areas: fitness, nutrition, and eating disor- If students find themselves involved with life-threatening condi- ders; sexually transmitted diseases; alcohol and other drugs; and tions or serious injuries, they should go directly to the St. Claire stress. Professional staff also present programs on HIV and AIDS, Regional Medical Center, a modern hospital complex only a few rape awareness, and sexual assault. The office works with various blocks from campus. For emergency transportation, call the committees on campus, including the MSU Alcohol and Other Morehead-Rowan County Ambulance Service at 911. Students 26 Drug Task Force. The office is also a resource center for hand- about crime and dangerous acts on campus. The University has outs, other speakers and information on emotional and physical established a reward program for information leading to the arrest health topics. The office is located in Room 112, Allie Young and conviction of persons who cause false fire alarms, tamper with Hall (783-5248). fire safety equipment, intentionally set fires, vandalize University property, or commit certain other unlawful acts. Call 783-2035 or Insurance: visit the University Police Department in 100 Laughlin Health Routine health concerns are handled at no charge to students in Building. the Caudill Health Clinic. It is important that students have Police: insurance to meet their needs in the event of accident, injury, or illness that requires treatment outside the Caudill Health Clinic. The University police force is composed of 15 sworn officers and Students have the opportunity to purchase an optional health six police telecommunicators. All police officers are required to insurance plan. The plan is arranged through the services of an complete the 16-week Kentucky Police Academy provided by the insurance broker. Students may obtain insurance information at Department of Criminal Justice. Police telecommunicators, too, the Caudill Health Clinic or contact the insurance carrier direct- receive four weeks of initial training from the Department of ly at 1-800-866-1026 or www.studenthealthplans.org. Morehead Criminal Justice. For both, this and their annual in-service train- State University requires regularly enrolled international students, ing are the same as for all major Kentucky law enforcement agen- and those dependent family members living with them in this cies. The University police are primarily responsible for on-cam- country, to have health and accident insurance that includes a pus incidents and events; however, they have full police jurisdic- repatriation benefit. A medical benefits plan for international stu- tion throughout Rowan County. Services provided include: crim- dents is offered through a contracted agent. International stu- inal investigation, accident investigation, crime prevention, traffic dents must meet the insurance requirements to complete their control, special event security, building security, and public serv- enrollment at MSU. The Office of Counseling and Health ice awareness programs. Officers are on duty 24 hours per day. Services monitors compliance to this program and assists interna- Contact 783-2035 for service. In case of emergency, dial 911. tional students with questions relating to health insurance. It is our experience that most health benefit policies students obtain in Traffic: their home countries do not meet the minimum requirement of Campus traffic is controlled by the Traffic Office, 100 Laughlin benefits required by the University. These requirements are Health Building. This office handles vehicle registration, tickets, $250,000 medical benefit (per accident/illness), $50,000 medical and release of vehicles that have been towed. For additional infor- evacuation benefit, and a $25,000 repatriation benefit in addition mation concerning motor vehicles, parking zones, parking per- to the policy maximum. For the University to consider a waiver mits, and regulations, see the Motor Vehicles Regulations brochure of the insurance requirement, students must present an English published annually by the Traffic Office, or call 783-2220. To translation of benefits with amounts converted to American cur- appeal a University parking violation, refer to Appendix Q. The rency from the insurance company. Premiums are paid on an Traffic Office hours are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through annual basis. Please contact the Office of Counseling and Health Friday. Services at 783-2024 for more information. Student Cadets: Testing Center The University Police Department sponsors a student cadet pro- The Testing Center, located in room 501A Ginger Hall (783- gram to assist in the safety and well-being of the resident campus 2526), provides various tests to the University and its service community. Cadets are work-study students, both federal and region. The Testing Center also administers Credit by institutional, who operate the courtesy shuttle and assist in the Examination tests, CLEP, APP, and departmental proficiency support of special events. They maintain constant radio contact examinations. Students with a particularly strong background in with the police telecommunicators and officers. Student cadets a subject can contact this office to see about “testing out” of a provide a critical service to the campus community. course. This means if a student does well enough on the exam s/he will receive college credit in that subject. Motor Vehicle Registration: University Police Department All vehicles operated on campus must be properly registered. Visitor and temporary parking permits are issued to those with a The job of the University Police Department is to protect individ- short-term need. Visitor permits may be obtained 24 hours per uals, their property, and University facilities and equipment. day. Personnel are on duty 24 hours a day. Call 783-2035 any time for assistance. For emergencies dial 911. The University Police Lost and Found: Department provides several services which a student may need. If a student has misplaced or lost property, it may be at the They support a student cadet corps that assists officers during the University Police Department. This is the official lost and found night hours. The student cadets also operate a courtesy shuttle depository for the campus. from the parking lots to the residence halls. Hours of oper¬ation for the shuttle are dusk to dawn. Use any one-way phone on cam- Key Control: pus to call for shuttle service. Individuals can help the University Police Department and the community by reporting information Requests for University keys may be turned in to the University Police Department between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., 27 Monday through Friday. Keys will normally be ready the follow- during holidays, breaks, and special events. Use of recreational ing business day. Keys must be turned in at the end of each facilities in Laughlin and Wetherby is available to individuals affil- semester unless prior approval to keep the key has been provided iated with Morehead State University. To gain access to the facil- to the Police Department. ities during standard recreational hours, a valid , Faculty/Staff ID, Dependent/Spouse Card, Alumni Association Card, or Guest Pass Special Presentations: must be presented at the check-in desk. Only the person named Students or their organizations may schedule a program con- on the card will be permitted access to Laughlin and Wetherby for cerning a wide variety of crime prevention topics. Speakers may recreational purposes. Children under the age of 16 years must be scheduled by contacting the Chief of Police at 783-2175. be accompanied by a parent or adult (21 years or older) at all Open Door Policy: times. Guest passes for visitors may be obtained by contacting the Intramural Office during normal business hours. For more infor- The University Police Department endorses an open door policy. mation, please contact the Intramural Office, 204 ADUC (783- Students, faculty, staff, and the general public are welcome to visit 5284). and discuss items of concern between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Emergencies are handled 24 hours per day.

Wellness Center For those who want to get physically fit, the University Wellness Center is the place to go. The Wellness Center is included in the student activity fee, so there is no extra charge for students to join. The cardiovascular equipment available at the center includes treadmills, semi-recumbent bikes, steppers, elliptical trainers, an upper body ergometer, and rowing machine. Aerobics classes are also offered at a reasonable fee. Cybex and Paramount strength- training stations are available for building muscular strength and endurance. For a small fee students can schedule a fitness assess- ment, which includes the following components: heart rate, blood pressure, cholesterol, body composition, upper and lower body muscular strength and endurance, flexibility, and cardiovas- cular endurance. This assessment also includes a personal exercise program. Also available at the facility are three indoor tennis courts, an indoor walking track, weight management sessions, and individual nutrition counseling. The Wellness Center is locat- ed across from Jayne Stadium. Call 783-2083 for more informa- tion.

Wetherby Gymnasium The Laughlin Health Building houses a large multipurpose room (with basketball, volleyball, and badminton court markings), four racquetball courts, free weights, a six-lane bowling center, a mir- rored dance studio, Aikido room (for supervised martial arts and self-defense classes), equipment checkout area, and sauna. Wetherby Gymnasium (adjacent to Laughlin Health Building) serves as the site for women’s intercollegiate volleyball, classes, intramural activities, special events, and unstructured recreation- al activities. The intramural equipment room contains a variety of recreational equipment available on a temporary loan system, including basketballs, volleyballs, tennis, badminton, and rac- quetball equipment, table tennis supplies, horseshoes, weight-lift- ing belts, softball gloves, bats and balls, and much more. Equipment may be borrowed by presenting a valid to the atten- dant. The bowling lanes are open to the University community for league, recreational and group bowling. “House” bowling balls and shoes are available for use by individuals without person- al bowling equipment. A nominal fee will be charged for shoe rental and games bowled. During the academic year, weekday classes are held in the facility between 8 a.m. and 9 p.m. Recreational facilities are available on a daily basis from 4 p.m. through 9:45 p.m. Special operational hours will be observed 28 Student Conduct Morehead State University is committed to providing students will be subject to the penalties imposed by law as well as the sanc- with opportunities that focus upon creating an individualized tions contained in this document. This document governs stu- learning environment. Morehead State University believes learn- dent conduct off campus when such behavior impairs University ing is most effective when it is self-initiated and self-directed and functioning or another member of the University community or when the responsibility for that learning rests with each individ- endangers the University community. Misconduct may subject ual. It is also believed that such individualized action promotes a the violator to the provisions of law and the sanctions contained higher degree of maturity and responsibility for all members of herein. Students are subject to University policies, rules, and reg- the community. Morehead State University students are expect- ulations published in official publications of the University ed to treat others with civility, dignity, and respect which recog- including but not limited to the Undergraduate Catalog, Graduate nizes the innate value of all human beings, reflects a commitment Catalog, and the Eagle Student Handbook. to obtaining an education, and meets the legal and campus stan- Student rights and responsibilities dards of conduct imposed by federal, state, and local laws and University policies, rules, and regulations. Through the accompa- Students are guaranteed the rights of free speech and peaceful nying rules and regulations, Morehead State University establish- assembly, and nothing contained in this document is intended to es expectations for student conduct and provisions for reviewing limit these freedoms. These rights must be exercised in a peace- actions which are not in keeping with the educational nature of ful, reasonable, and orderly manner and in approved areas which the University. These behavioral expectations and administrative will not violate the rights of any member of the University com- procedures are provided to assist students with self-learning and munity. responsibility. The students, faculty, and staff constitute the University community that is Morehead State University. Any The right to academic freedom and individual integrity community should have common interests; but in a University Morehead State University maintains that the principles of aca- they are quite varied and, at times, conflicting. To facilitate mutu- demic freedom and free inquiry, freedom from discrimination, al accommodation of interests, Morehead State University has and freedom from abridgement of personal rights are fundamen- affirmed guidelines for individual behavior. Membership within tal to the conditions of higher education, and no University rules the community carries with it not only the implied adherence to shall interfere with the exercise of these rights. Academic freedom these guidelines but also responsibility for supporting these guide- requires all persons to respect the rights and dignity of others and lines when the behavior of peers is in variance with these expecta- to acknowledge another’s right to different opinions. Freedom of tions. Morehead State University provides assurance of opportu- inquiry and expression and intellectual honesty are also principles nity for its members to achieve their educational objectives, and of academic freedom. supports the maintenance of the intellectual and educational envi- ronment where freedom of discussion and expression of views are The right to freedom of speech encouraged and protected. The responsibility to secure and Morehead State University ensures the right of free speech and respect the general conditions necessary for free inquiry and free expression and encourages timely and rational discussion of top- expression is essential to an educational community. In order to ics whereby the ethical and intellectual development of students maintain the educational process, each member of the University and general welfare of the public may be promoted. In all circum- community must accept responsibility for personal actions and stances regarding free speech, the University reserves the right to respect for University regulations and the laws of the larger socie- regulate the time, place and manner. A “free speech” area is locat- ty. Because there is diversity of opinion regarding ethical and ed in front of Camden-Carroll Library in the area surrounding moral standards, each individual should strive to develop a per- the war memorial. This area may be reserved by organizations or sonal ethic or morality. While the University does not regard individuals by contacting University Center & Conference itself as the arbiter of morals, it does reserve the right to make Services on the first floor of ADUC (783-2810). members aware of the expectations of the larger society and the University community and to insist that individual behavior be Observance of quiet hours changed to conform to University guidelines. Redress of griev- In keeping with the academic mission of the University and to ances must entail adherence to and respect for federal, state, and maintain an environment that is conducive to learning, quiet local laws as well as University policies. Students who take excep- hours are in effect 24 hours a day. At no time should the volume tion to laws and regulations are afforded channels of communica- of a stereo or other electronic sound amplification device disturb tion to express opinion and to work for constructive change. classroom instruction or the sleep or study of others in the resi- Individuals, regardless of intent or circumstance, must be pre- dence halls. Moreover, sustained boisterous behavior in and pared to accept the consequences of their action. Each individ- around classroom buildings and residence halls, either by individ- ual is encouraged to accept the opportunity for free discussion uals or groups, is prohibited. Failure to observe such standards within the framework of guaranteed rights. may result in facility access restrictions and/or denial of University Scope of Authority housing privileges. Exceptions to these standards may be granted with prior approval by the Dean of Students for programs and The Student Conduct Code applies to the behavior of students on activities sponsored or coordinated by MSU. University property or facilities owned, controlled, or being used by the University. Federal laws and the Kentucky Revised Statutes apply to students whether on or off the campus. Violations of law 29 Administrative action in disciplinary matters b. Disruption: Engaging in behavior that disrupts or obstructs the Disciplinary action involving an individual or an identified stu- peaceful and orderly conduct associated with teach- dent group may be administered by the Vice President for Student ing, research, or other activities related to the aca- Life or the Dean of Students. The student or student group demic mission of the university. Please refer to retains the right of appeal as specified below. Disciplinary situa- Appendix B for further information. tions that are related to an identified group or part of a commu- nity may be directed to the following: II. Aiding and Abetting Student Court Assisting with, having knowledge of without reporting, Panhellenic Council or inciting violations of the Student Conduct Code or Pan-Hellenic Council other University policies and/or regulations. Interfraternity Council III. Alcohol Decisions of the above groups are subject to review by the Vice Possessing or consuming alcoholic beverages in public President for Student Life, the Dean of Students, or the Student or on University-owned or controlled property, or Disciplinary Committee. Additionally, the Student Disciplinary while participating in University related activities Committee serves as the appellate body for students wanting to which include student teaching, internships, class trips, appeal administrative actions or action of the above-mentioned etc., or providing alcoholic beverages to others. groups when such actions do not involve suspension or dismissal. Exhibiting drunken behavior on University-owned or controlled property. Possession of alcohol related para- Peremptory Suspension phernalia (i.e., kegs, beer bongs, empty containers, etc.). Please refer to Appendix F for further informa- The Vice President for Student Life or his/her designee may tion. peremptorily suspend a student in cases of flagrant or repeated violation of the Student Conduct Code, University policies or IV. Assault procedures, and/or federal, state, or civil law, especially when a. Physical occurring under crisis or emergency circumstances. The student Causing or threatening physical injury to any other retains the right of a hearing as outlined below. Appeals must be person. filed in writing with the Dean of Students within five class days b. Verbal following the date of peremptory suspension. Under the terms of Having a verbal altercation with another person peremptory suspension a student may be asked to leave the cam- which reasonably causes them to be fearful or pus immediately. intimidated. Disciplinary Procedures V. Civility Engaging in behavior that is contrary to University Student members of the University community may have charges expectations that students treat others with dignity and brought against them by individual students, faculty, staff, aca- respect. Examples include, but are not limited to, demic departments, or administrative offices of the University directing obscene or derogatory language or gestures (i.e., Registrar, Library, Police Department, etc.). Charges must toward another person, disrupting the reasonable activ- be in writing and filed with the Dean of Students. In cases where ities of another person or group, failing to respect the a department or office is bringing a charge against a student, the rights of another person, or interfering with the lawful unit head will designate a representative who will file charges with freedom of others to express their views. the Dean of Students. VI. Computer Infractions Student Conduct Code a. Fraud The purpose of publishing this conduct code is to give students Using a computer or related equipment to dissemi- general notice of expected and prohibited behavior. The code is nate, transfer, enter, alter, or gather data by using not written with the specificity of a criminal statute, and similar- another person’s or organization’s access code or ities in vocabulary between criminal statues and the Student computer equipment without their permission. Conduct Code are unintentional. Students found responsible for Please refer to Appendix O for further information. committing the following misconduct are subject to disciplinary b. Misconduct sanctions as outlined in the section of the Eagle Student Handbook Using University-owned or provided equipment or labeled “Sanctions”. Internet access systems to transfer obscene, abusive, I. Academic Misconduct: threatening, or other messages deemed to be inap- propriate by the University. Using University- a. Dishonesty: owned or provided equipment or Internet access Assisting or participating in cheating, plagiarism, systems to illegally download music, videos, pro- violating copyright laws, and other forms of dis- grams, games, or other items. Using web cameras honesty in an academic setting. Please refer to or other equipment to send images or view others Appendix A for further information. without their knowledge and consent. Please refer to Appendix O for further information. 30 VII. Discrimination University. Examples include, but are not limited to, misuse of an ID card in dining facilities and/or library. Discriminating against another person on a basis not reasonably related to the education or job function XIV. General Policies involved including, but not limited to, age, sex, sexual Violating any rule, regulation, or policy established by preference, disability, race, religion, national origin, or the Board of Regents, the President of the University or marital status. an authorized representative, any college, division, VIII. Disorderly Conduct department, office, or other authorized University employee within the scope of his/her authority. Such Exhibiting behavior that is considered to be disruptive, rules, regulations, and policies will be published, post- contemptuous or disrespectful of students, administra- ed, or otherwise publicized in a fashion that allows stu- tors, faculty, staff members, University guests, local dents opportunities to have adequate knowledge of said authorities, or local community members. Interfering information. with or obstructing the duties of any University admin- istrator, faculty, staff member or local authority. XV. Harassment Engaging in disruptive behavior during a University a. Harassing another person based upon sex, race, reli- disciplinary proceeding. gion, gender, national origin, age or disability. IX. Drugs b. Acts which include, but are not limited to threat, Using, possessing, transferring, or selling drug para- intimidation, coercion, assault, acts of violence, phernalia, narcotics, or other controlled and/or illegal physical abuse, verbal abuse (e.g. written or graphic substances on University-owned or controlled property material, slurs, epithets, etc.), or conduct which or while participating in University related activities threatens or endangers the health or safety of any which include student teaching, internships, class trips, person. Other acts of harassment include: (a) etc. Please refer to Appendix F for further information. actions which cause one to reasonably believe they are endangered; (b) reporting an offense or incident X. Failure to Comply knowing the offense or incident did not occur or Failure to respond to the reasonable requests of knowing the information relating to the matter is University officials or law enforcement officers acting false; (c) intentionally initiating or circulating a in performance of their duties, and/or failing to pro- report of a bombing, fire or other emergency know- duce identification when requested to do so by these ing that the report is false; (d) acting to prevent or individuals. Failing to abide by sanctions imposed dur- interrupt the use of any building or other facility or ing a University disciplinary proceeding or authorized the activities of the University. official. XVI. Harm to Person XI. Fire Safety Causing, or threatening to cause, physical harm or a. Arson injury to another person and/or self. Taking or threat- Willfully or maliciously burning of property, or ening any actions that create a danger to any person’s attempting to burn property. health, safety, or personal wellbeing (including self). b. Evacuation XVII. Hazing Failing to exit a University-owned building upon Acting in a manner or creating a situation, whether activation of a fire alarm. physical, mental, emotional or psychological, which c. Fire Equipment subjects another, voluntarily or involuntarily, to any- Tampering with, obstructing, or using fire equip- thing which may: (a) abuse, mistreat, degrade, humili- ment (i.e., fire extinguishers) in an inappropriate ate, harm or intimidate, (b) endanger the mental or fashion. physical health or safety of another; or (c) induce or coerce another to endanger his or her mental or physi- d. Fireworks cal health or safety. (For more detailed information, see Using or possessing fireworks on University-owned the University’s policy on hazing). or controlled property. XVIII. ID Misuse XII. Forgery Using, or allowing another person to use, a University Altering, creating, completing, executing, falsifying, or ID card in an inappropriate manner. Examples authenticating any school record document, instru- include, but are not limited to, improper use in a din- ment, or identification card with the intent to defraud ing facility, unauthorized use with a card access system, or harm any individual. improper use in the library, etc. XIII. Fraud XIX. Key Misuse Deceiving, tricking, or misrepresenting with the intent Possessing or duplicating keys or door access cards to of defrauding or misleading another individual or the any University premises without proper authorization. 31 XX. Lying b. Harassment Using physical conduct or verbal innuendo of a sex- Intentionally providing false information to, or filing ual nature, when (1) submission to such conduct is false charges against, another person or organization. made either explicitly or implicitly a term or condi- Examples include, but are not limited to, written or tion of an individual’s status in a course, program or oral communication given to student government asso- activity; (2) submission to or rejection of such con- ciation, residence hall association, disciplinary councils, duct by an individual is used as the basis for deci- University officials, faculty members, law enforcement sions affecting such individual, including, but not officers. limited to, grades or academic progress; or (3) such XXI. Obstruction conduct has the purpose or effect of unreasonably interfering with an individual’s academic perform- Preventing the free movement of a person and/or vehi- ance or of creating an intimidating, hostile or offen- cle, or restricting the access to or egress from a designat- sive environment. ed passageway. c. Misconduct XXII. Pets Engaging in, or advocating engagement in, inap- Being in possession of an animal, other than those propriate sexual acts. Examples include, but are not trained and required for service to people with disabil- limited to, indecent exposure and engaging in sex- ities, in a University-owned facility. Students living in ual activity in public. on-campus housing may have fish (Please consult d. Rape Appendix J for further information related to pets on Engaging in sexual intercourse with another person campus). against his/her will by forcible compulsion, threat, XXIII. Property Damage intimidation, or when the other person is incapable of giving consent due to age restrictions or impair- Causing or assisting with the misuse, vandalism, mali- ment. cious or unwarranted damage or destruction, deface- ment, disfiguration, or unauthorized use of property XXVII. Solicitation belonging to the University or another person or organ- Distributing, promoting, selling, advertising, or collect- ization. Examples include, but are not limited to, fire ing information or material goods on University prop- alarms, fire equipment, elevators, telephones, keys, erty or within University-owned facilities without per- library materials, statues, artwork, or vehicles. mission from an authorized University official. XXIV. Recreational Equipment Requesting that someone engage in the aforementioned activities on behalf of an individual or organization. Using bicycles, scooters, in-line skates, skateboards and other recreational equipment on any University-owned XXVIII. Stalking property in a manner that causes (or may cause) dam- Intentionally and repeatedly, for no legitimate purpose, age, hazardous conditions, or harm to self or others. engaging in conduct toward another person in any XXV. Residence Hall Infractions form (e.g., personal visits, telephone calls, instant mes- sages, letters) which causes that person to reasonably Failure to adhere to the guidelines as outlined in fear personal harm. Examples include, but are not lim- Appendix J in the Eagle Student Handbook. Please refer ited to: a). Following a person into public places where to Appendix J for further information. the individual has been previously warned to cease such XXVI. Sexual Infractions conduct; b). contacting another person repeatedly where the individual has been previously warned to Morehead State University will not tolerate sexual cease such conduct; and/or c). engaging in a course of offenses in any form. Sexual offenses include, but are conduct, or repeatedly committing acts which cause a not limited to, indecent exposure, sexual misconduct, person to reasonably fear physical injury. sexual abuse, and rape, including acquaintance rape. (Please refer to Appendix N in the Eagle Student XXIX. Theft Handbook for more detailed information related to Intentionally or unintentionally taking (or attempting policies associated with offenses.) Examples of such to take) property belonging to the University, members prohibited conduct include, but are not limited to: of the Morehead State University community, visitors, a. Assault guests, or another person or organization. Abusing, non-consensual fondling, or touching of XXX. Tobacco another person, in areas of the body considered pri- vate, including acts against their will by threat, Using tobacco products in a manner that is contrary to force, and/or intimidation. established guidelines related to residence halls or other University-owned and operated facilities. Tobacco products include, but are not limited to, cigarettes, cigars, loose-leaf tobacco, chew, snuff, or other sub- 32 stances of similar nature that can be easily confused for include written notification to the accused of the charges and who tobacco. filed them and consultation with the accused for the purpose of establishing necessary facts of the incident in question. Once the XXXI. Trespassing investigation is completed, the Dean of Students will take one of Entering a building or area where the individual has the following actions: been informed by University officials and/or law 1. If the Dean of Students decides that no further action is enforcement officers that s/he has been restricted from warranted, he/she shall notify the accused and accuser in that facility or location. Being in a University-owned or writing. In the event that the accuser disagrees with this controlled facility after designated hours of operation decision, he/she may request a review by the Vice without written permission from designated officials. President for Student Life within five class days of XXXII. Unauthorized Entry receiving the decision from the Dean of Students. Requests must be made in writing to the Vice President Entering a building or area without proper authoriza- for Student Life with a copy to the Dean of Students. tion from University officials and/or the owner of the Should the Vice President for Student Life feel that the property in question. charge and information merit further consideration or XXXIII. Unauthorized Use of Recording action, he/she may refer the case to the Student Disciplinary Committee. Using the recorded voice of a University official, administrator, faculty member, staff member, student, 2. If the Dean of Students decides that the charge warrants or another person without first having obtained the further action, one of the following actions will be recorded person’s expressed permission. taken: a. If in the judgment of the Dean of Students the XXXIV. Violation of Law charge is of such a nature that possible suspension Committing any act that is in violation of federal, state, or dismissal could result upon conviction, then and local laws or regulations, whether on or off cam- he/she shall refer the case to the Student pus, when it appears that the student has acted in a Disciplinary Committee. However, if the accused manner that adversely impacts or interferes with the states in writing that he/she agrees to accept the University’s normal function, or which injures or decision of the Dean of Students without appeal endangers the general welfare of the University com- and signs a form showing that the accused under- munity. stands and accepts specific rights which he/she is waiving, then the Dean of Students may impose XXXV. Weapons the sanction. Possessing any weapon, regardless if licensed to possess b. If the charge is substantiated but insufficient to said weapon, while on University-owned or controlled cause suspension or dismissal, the Dean of property, or at University-sponsored or supervised Students shall take appropriate action (e.g., warn- activities without proper authorization from the ing, probation or restitution). If the accused stu- President of the University or his/her designee. dent disagrees with the action taken, he/she may Examples include, but are not limited to firearms, rifles, request in writing within five class days that the handguns, shotguns, ammunition, air guns, paint-ball Dean of Students refer the case to the Student guns, explosive devices (including fireworks), hunting Disciplinary Committee. The Dean of Students knives, etc. Please refer to Appendix R for further shall honor the request. information. c. In disciplinary situations that involve identified groups or part of a community, the Dean of Preliminary evaluation of charges: Students may refer the case to another discipli- The Dean of Students will determine, upon presentation of a nary agency (e.g., Student Court, Panhellenic written charge, whether the charge merits further action. If the Council, Pan-Hellenic Council, or Interfraternity Dean of Students believes that the accusation should be dropped, Council). These disciplinary agencies will have he or she shall inform the person who filed the charge. Should the authority to impose the sanctions of warning, the individual disagree with the Dean of Students’ decision, he or probation, and restitution through the Dean of she may make a written request to the Vice President for Student Students. In the event that the disciplinary Life, with a copy to the Dean of Students, within five class days agency feels suspension or dismissal is warranted, of receiving the decision from the Dean of Students, for a review they may refer the case to the Student of the charge and information. The Vice President for Student Disciplinary Committee through the Dean of Life shall direct the Dean of Students to either terminate or pro- Students. ceed with further action in accordance with this document. d. Should the Vice President for Student Life or his/her designee determine that an accused stu- Action by the Dean of Students: dent’s presence is of a serious or immediate threat When the Dean of Students determines that the charge warrants to the University, a student may be peremptorily further disciplinary action, he or she shall conduct or request a suspended. The Vice President for Student Life designee to conduct an investigation. The investigation shall or his/her designee shall direct the Student 33 Disciplinary Committee to conduct a hearing Vice President for Student Life or his/her designee may also within five class days to determine the validity of peremptorily suspend a student as a result of a single incident of the suspension and whether suspension should behavior or conduct that is deemed extreme or dangerous to an continue. This hearing will follow the hearing individual (including self) or group. The student retains the right guidelines outlined below. of a hearing as outlined in the Eagle Student Handbook. Under the terms of peremptory suspension a student may be asked to leave Sanctions the campus immediately. Students who are found responsible for violating the guidelines Probated Suspension: established within the Student Conduct Code shall be subject to one or more of the following disciplinary sanctions: The Vice President for Student Life or the Dean of Students may impose the sanction of probated suspension. This sanction serves Dismissal: as written notification that further violation of University poli- cies, procedures, or regulations may result in a hearing before the The sanction of dismissal from the University may be imposed by Student Disciplinary Committee to determine if the student the Student Disciplinary Committee upon the recommendation should be suspended from the University. Probated suspension of the Dean of Students. Dismissal is for an indefinite period of will be for a specific period of time as determined by the Vice time, and may be imposed even though the violator has not President for Student Life or the Dean of Students. received a previous sanction of suspension, warning or probation. Only when a sanction of dismissal has been removed by action of University Housing Suspension: the President or his/her designee may a student apply for readmis- The sanction of suspension from University Housing may be sion. Normally, dismissed students must wait two years before imposed by the Dean of Students or his/her designee. Suspension requesting removal of the dismissal sanction from their records from University Housing is for a specific period of time as deter- and annually thereafter. Students who have been dismissed must mined by a designated University official. The sanction of suspen- meet all other University requirements before being reinstated. sion from a residence hall may be imposed even though the viola- Under provisions of KRS 164.370, a student dismissed for viola- tor has not received a previous sanction of warning or probation. tions of the Student Conduct Code shall have the right of appeal Only when the designated period of suspension has expired may to the Board of Regents. The decision of the Board of Regents is a student apply to live in University-owned housing facilities. final. Students who have been suspended from University Housing Probated Dismissal: must meet all other sanctioning requirements before being rein- stated. The Vice President for Student Life or the Dean of Students may impose the sanction of probated dismissal. This sanction serves as Probation: written notification that further violation of University policies, The sanction of probation may be imposed by the Vice President procedures, or regulations may result in a hearing before the for Student Life or the Dean of Students. Probation is a written Student Disciplinary Committee to determine if the student notice that it has been determined that there is substantial evi- should be dismissed from the University. Probated dismissal will dence that a student has violated University policies, rules, regu- be for a specific period of time as determined by the Vice lations, or the Student Conduct Code. Probation may include President for Student Life or the Dean of Students. designated restrictions on the student. Suspension: Referral to University Counseling Center: The sanction of suspension from the University may be imposed by the Student Disciplinary Committee upon the recommenda- When deemed necessary, the Vice President for Student Life or tion of the Dean of Students. Suspension from the University is his/her designee or the Dean of Students may require a student to for a specific period of time as determined by a designated visit the University Counseling Center for an initial evaluation University official. The sanction of suspension may be imposed and follow-through on any prescribed treatment program. even though the violator has not received a previous sanction of Although the content of sessions will remain confidential, the stu- warning or probation. Only when the designated period of sus- dent will be required to sign a waiver allowing the University pension has expired may a student apply for readmission to the Counseling Center to communicate with the Dean of Students University. Students who have been suspended must meet all regarding the student’s commitment to scheduling and attending other University requirements before being reinstated. Under required meetings. provisions of KRS 164.370, a student suspended for violations of Community Restitution: the Student Conduct Code shall have the right of appeal to the Board of Regents. The decision of the Board of Regents is final. In certain circumstances, the student will be required to perform community restitution hours at a location either on or off campus Peremptory Suspension: as determined by the Dean of Students or his/her designee. The Vice President for Student Life or his/ her designee may Individuals who do not complete their community restitution peremptorily suspend a student in cases of flagrant or repeated hours in a timely fashion, or who do not represent the University violation of the Student Conduct Code, University policies, pro- in a positive fashion while performing their community restitu- cedures or regulations, and/or federal, state, or civil law, especial- tion hours, will be subject to further disciplinary action. ly when occurring under crisis or emergency circumstances. The

34 Financial Restitution: stance on University-owned or controlled property, including res- idence halls, is prohibited. In certain circumstances, restitution by the student to the University or to members of the University community may be The sanctions for violation of the University’s alcohol policy imposed separately or in conjunction with other sanctions. include: Fine: First violation: l Written reprimand to student In some cases, the Vice President for Student Life or the Dean of l Probation* (15 academic weeks) Students will supplement sanctions with fines in an effort to hold l Education seminar ($10 materials and $15 administrative fees individuals accountable for their actions. Examples of when fines to be paid by student) will be levied include, but are not limited to, when a student fails l Parent/guardian notification by Dean of Students in cases of to complete assigned community restitution hours, when a stu- dependent student dent is required to attend a session which requires outside l Community restitution - 20 hours (to be completed as speci- resources such as a text and/or speaker, when the consequences for fied by a designated University official) violating University policies has been outlined in a progressive- l Meet with designated University staff member(s) as appropri- scale fashion, etc. ate on an individual basis Restriction: Second violation: The sanction of restriction may be imposed by the Vice President l Written reprimand to student for Student Life or the Dean of Students. Restriction is official l Probation* (30 academic weeks) written notice that a student may not participate in designated l Community restitution - 40 hours (to be completed as speci- University sponsored events or functions. Restrictions will be fied by a designated University official) imposed for designated periods of time, and the parameters will l Parent/guardian notification by Dean of Students in cases of be given to students in written form. dependent student l Assessment/counseling with certified substance abuse coun- Administrative Loss of Privileges: selor Upon recommendation to the Dean of Students, University offi- l Loss of residence hall visitation privileges cials may suspend the privileges of a student prior to the begin- l Meet with designated University staff member(s) as appropri- ning of a disciplinary process (e.g., loss of parking privileges, loss ate on an individual basis of access to a designated area, loss of eligibility to participant in Third violation: intramural events, etc.). The student will receive written notifica- l Parent/guardian notification by Dean of Students in cases of tion of any loss of privileges, and will be given the opportunity to dependent student speak with the Dean of Students or his/her designee related to the l Suspension or dismissal from residence hall or University matter in an expedient fashion. Continued Violations: Warning: l Parent/guardian notification by Dean of Students in cases of The sanction of warning may be imposed by the Vice President dependent student for Student Life or the Dean of Students. A warning is an official l Suspension or dismissal from the University. written notice advising the student that his or her conduct has *Violation of ANY University policy or Student Conduct Code been found in violation of the Student Conduct Code. In addi- constitutes a violation of probation. tion, the student is advised against recurrence of behavior in vio- lation of the Student Conduct Code. In the event of an appeal of the sanction of eviction or suspen- sion/ dismissal, the student may be joined by parent(s) or Other Sanctions: guardian(s) in the appeals hearing. Other sanctions may be imposed in addition to, or in conjunction Each case will be heard on an individual basis; i.e., eviction or with, previously specified sanctions. Examples include but are suspension/dismissal could occur on the first offense if the seri- not limited to, research projects, losing membership or leadership ousness of the violation so warrants. position in an organization, writing assignments, meeting with designated University officials, etc. In extreme circumstances, The sanctions for violation of the University's drug (other than students may be required to provide documentation related to alcohol) policy are: treatment to address specific concerns before being allowed to First violation: continue as a student or considered for readmission. l Written reprimand to student l Probation* (15 academic weeks) Alcohol/Other Drugs Policy l Education seminar ($10 materials and $15 administrative fees No student or visitor shall have in his or her possession or con- to be paid by student) l sume alcoholic beverages in public or on University-owned or Parent/guardian notification by Dean of Students in cases of controlled grounds or exhibit drunken behavior on University- dependent student l owned or controlled property. The use, possession, transfer, or sale Community restitution - 20 hours (to be completed as speci- of drug paraphernalia, marijuana, controlled and/or illegal sub- fied by a designated University official) l Loss of residence hall living and visitation privileges 35 l Meet with designated University staff member(s) as appropri- Fourth Offense: ate on an individual basis l Community restitution hours (as assigned by the Dean of Students or his/her designee) Second violation: l Individualized counseling l Written reprimand to student l $75.00 fine (payable within 10 business days of receiving the l Probation* (30 academic weeks) sanction) l Community restitution - 40 hours (to be completed as speci- fied by a designated University official) Continued Offenses: l Parent/guardian notification by Dean of Students in cases of Individuals with more than four violations will be deemed “habit- dependent student ual violators” of the tobacco policy and will be required to meet l Assessment/counseling with certified substance abuse coun- with the Dean of Students to determine an appropriate course of selor action to address the inappropriate behavior. l Loss of residence hall living and visitation privileges l Meet with designated University staff member(s) as appropri- Student Disciplinary Committee ate on an individual basis The Student Disciplinary Committee serves as the hearing com- Third violation: mittee for students who have been charged with violations of the l Parent/guardian notification by Dean of Students in cases of Student Conduct Code that may lead to suspension or dismissal dependent student from the University. In addition, the committee is the appellate l Suspension/dismissal from University body for disciplinary decisions made by the Vice President for Continued Violations: Student Life or the Dean of Students. l Parent/guardian notification by Dean of Students in cases of Membership and Responsibilities: dependent student 1. The Student Disciplinary Committee will consist of l Suspension or dismissal from the University. members of the Morehead State University community. *Violation of ANY University policy or Student Conduct Code Although every reasonable effort shall be made to have constitutes a violation of probation. all members of the Student Disciplinary Committee present, five members shall constitute a quorum. In the event of an appeal of the sanction of eviction or suspen- 2. A chairperson is elected by the committee, and s/he shall sion/ dismissal, the student may be joined by parent(s) or be responsible for making arrangements for the hearing, guardian(s) in the appeals hearing. insuring due process, and having the hearing committee Each case will be heard on an individual basis; i.e., eviction or render a decision on whether there is substantial evi- suspension/dismissal could occur on the first offense if the seri- dence that the student has violated University policies, ousness of the violation so warrants. rules, regulations, or the Student Conduct Code and issue a sanction where appropriate. Tobacco Policy 3. The person conducting the investigation shall present to the hearing committee the charge(s) against the accused In an effort to promote a healthy campus community, the and the evidence and facts establishing the charge(s). University prohibits the use of tobacco products in all residential 4. Voting committee members, excluding the chairperson, living environments and has designated tobacco use areas around except in case of a tie, will have one vote as to whether each non-residential building on campus. Using tobacco prod- there is substantial evidence that the student has violat- ucts in a manner that is contrary to established guidelines related ed University policies, rules, regulations, or the Student to residence halls or other University-owned and operated facili- Conduct Code on each charge. The decision will be ties may result in the following actions: determined by a simple majority of a quorum of the First Offense: hearing committee. When it is determined that there is l Written warning from an authorized University official. substantial evidence that the student has violated University policies, rules, regulations, or the Student Second Offense: Conduct Code, voting committee members shall recom- l Community restitution hours (as assigned by the Dean of mend sanctions by a simple majority vote of a quorum Students or his/her designee) of the hearing committee. l Web-based educational program 5. The chairperson shall notify in writing within five class l $25.00 fine (payable within 10 business days of receiving the days the Dean of Students of the hearing committee’s sanction) recommendations and return all records and documents Third Offense: of the case and hearing to the Dean of Students. l Community restitution hours (as assigned by the Dean of 6. Within five class days after receiving the hearing com- Students or his/her designee) mittee’s formal recommendation, the Dean of Students l Course-based educational program (student is responsible for will inform the student in writing of the action, includ- any fees associated with program) ing a concise summary of the evidence relied on for the l $50.00 fine (payable within 10 business days of receiving the decision and the conditions of appeal. The Dean of sanction) Students will also notify appropriate individuals. 7. Members of the Student Disciplinary Committee who 36 cannot continue to serve shall notify the President, who 7. All proceedings except deliberations in executive session shall arrange for another appointment. Members of a of the Student Disciplinary Committee will be tape hearing committee who cannot serve on a particular case recorded. The accused, upon request, may receive will notify the chairperson. In the case where the chair- copies of these records at a reasonable cost. person cannot serve on a particular case, s/he shall noti- 8. The accused may appeal the hearing committee’s recom- fy the President, who will arrange for a chairperson pro mended decision to the President under the conditions tem, directly or through a designee. and stipulations outlined in the appeals section below.

Student Disciplinary Committee Hearing and Miscellaneous Considerations for Student Disciplinary Procedural Due Process Committee Hearings 1. The Dean of Students shall notify the accused in writing 1. Should the accused fail to appear and the Student of the charges filed, who made the charges, sufficient Disciplinary Committee determines that the notifica- information surrounding the charge so that a defense tion process was reasonable and adequate, the case will can be prepared, and the sanctions to which the accused be heard in absentia and decided upon with available may be subject if it is determined that there is substan- evidence. tial evidence that the student has violated University 2. If the accused student withdraws or otherwise leaves the policies, rules, regulations, or the Student Conduct University, the Student Disciplinary Committee shall Code. have the option of conducting a hearing with the 2. Upon request the accused will be permitted to review accused present if possible. the evidence and obtain a copy of each document. 3. Additional ad hoc hearing committees may be appoint- 3. The hearing must be held no earlier than five class days ed by the University President as required or in emer- and no later than 10 class days from the date of notifi- gency situations. Such committees will be constituted cation. At the request of the accused and with the agree- in the same manner and with the same composition as ment of the Student Disciplinary Committee chairper- the Student Disciplinary Committee. son, a hearing may be held earlier than five days. 4. The Vice President for Student Life can modify or 4. For extenuating circumstances, the accused may request remand a case back to the Student Disciplinary a postponement of the hearing. The chairperson shall Committee for cause. Cause would include, but is not rule on this request. limited to, outcome of court proceedings or availability 5. The accused and accuser shall be informed of the specif- of new evidence. ic hearing procedures and format. All hearings will be closed to the public and must provide for the following: Appeals Process a. The accused and accuser may be accompanied by The Student Disciplinary Committee shall serve as the appellate an advisor selected from the student body, faculty, body for disciplinary decisions made by the Dean of Students. or staff. The advisor serves only in a support role Decisions made by the Student Disciplinary Committee may be and may not participate in the direct examination, appealed to the President. Such appeal would be for determining cross-examination, and arguments. the fairness of the findings when it has been determined that there b. The accused and accuser will be given the opportu- is substantial evidence that the student has violated University nity to hear the evidence presented and to cross- policies, rules, regulations, or the Student Conduct Code and/or examine witnesses who testify. the propriety of the sanction imposed. An appeal is not simply a c. The accused and accuser may present witnesses who second hearing. Appeals must be filed in writing with the will testify, and make arguments. Reasonable lim- President’s Office, and a copy to the Dean of Students, within five its may be placed by the chairperson on the direct class days after receiving written notification of action from the examination, cross-examination, and argument. Dean of Students. d. The accused may remain silent, which fact will not The appeal must clearly state the reasons for The accused who has filed be considered as adverse against the accused. seeking modification of the decision. an appeal may request in a written petition to the Vice President e. At the conclusion of the presentation of all evi- for Student Life reinstatement during the appeal process of all or dence, the Student Disciplinary Committee will part of his or her rights and/or privileges which were denied by move into executive session for deliberation. the action being appealed. Such reinstatement usually includes 6. An accused student’s academic performance or similarly only class attendance. unrelated facts will not be taken into consideration in the determination of whether there is substantial evi- dence that the student has violated University policies, Appeal to the Student Disciplinary Committee rules, regulations, or the Student Conduct Code. When is has been determined by the Dean of Students that there However, they may be used in determining an appropri- is substantial evidence that the student has violated University ate sanction if it has been established that there is sub- policies, rules, regulations, or the Student Conduct Code, the stu- stantial evidence that the student has violated University dent may appeal the decision to the Student Disciplinary policies, rules, regulations, or the Student Conduct Committee. Appeals must be filed in writing with the Dean of Code. Student within five class days after receiving written notification of actions. The Dean of Students will forward the appeal letter to 37 the Chair of the Student Disciplinary Committee within three to the Board of Regents. The various levels of University review class days after receiving the document. The appeal hearing is to must be exhausted before appealing to the Board of Regents. determine: Appeals to the Board of Regents must be in writing and submit- ted to the Chair, with a copy to the Dean of Students, within five 1. Whether the hearing was conducted fairly and within class days following written notification of the action of the prescribed due process procedures; President. The letter of appeal must clearly state the reason(s) for 2. Whether there is new evidence or relevant information the appeal. The Chair of the Board of Regents may present the not available at the time of the original hearing; appeal to the entire board or a subcommittee of the board with no 3. Whether the original decision is supported by substan- fewer than three members. At the discretion of the Chair or the tial evidence; or subcommittee of the board, the review process may include a 4. Whether the University regulations alleged to have been meeting with the student filing the appeal. Appeals will be com- violated were properly interpreted or applied by the pleted as soon as possible but no later than the Board of Regents Dean of Students. regularly scheduled quarterly meeting subsequent to the filing of the appeal. The decision of the Board of Regents is final. The The chairperson of the Student Disciplinary Committee will decision will be relayed in writing to the accused and to the Dean review the written appeal and any other appropriate material to of Students within five class days of the date of the decision. The determine if criteria for an appeal have been met. If not, the Dean of Students will notify appropriate individuals and maintain chairperson shall notify the student and the Dean of Students that all discipline records. the appeal has been denied. If the appeal committee decides that an appeal does meet the criteria, the chairperson will set a date for Discipline records and release of information: the appeal, to be heard in closed session. The following procedure will be used: 1. Discipline records are maintained by the Dean of Students within the Office of Student Life. The Dean 1. The accused will give his/her reasons for requesting a of Students is responsible for safeguarding all discipline dismissal or modification of charges and/or sanctions. records and ensuring confidentiality. 2. The Dean of Students will present the reasons for the 2. When it has been determined that there is substantial action taken against the accused. evidence that a student has violated University policies, 3. The appeal committee may ask questions of the accused rules, regulations, or the Student Conduct Code, the and/or the Dean of Students (or designee). student’s record will be kept for five years. Should a stu- 4. The appeal committee will move to an executive session dent receive other sanctions during this five-year period, for deliberation. records of all violations will be retained until there is a period of five years following the most recent sanction. Decisions of the appeal committee will be reached by a simple All other records (i.e., on students found “not responsi- majority vote of a quorum of the appeal committee. The decision ble” or where a determination of no further action is will be relayed in writing within five class days to the accused and made by the Dean of Students) are kept for one year and the Dean of Students, who will notify appropriate individuals and destroyed. maintain all discipline records. The appeal committee may rec- 3. If an individual is suspended or dismissed, complete ommend a sanction, remand a case, dismiss some or all charges, records of the proceedings and all pertinent documents, affirm the original decision, or reduce the sanction imposed. including any records of previous discipline action, shall be maintained permanently by the Dean of Students. Presidential Review: 4. A student’s admission record will indicate any action Decisions of the Student Disciplinary Committee, either as the that prohibits readmission as long as the prohibition is initial hearing agency or as an appeals agency, may be appealed to in effect. Once a sanction has been removed by expira- the President. The President shall make a decision after reviewing tion or action of the Dean of Students, the notation will all recommendations and supporting material. In sanctions other be removed from the record by action of the Dean of than suspension or dismissal from the University, the decision of Students. the President is final. A request for appeal must be in writing and submitted to the President’s office, with a copy to the Dean of Release of information: Students, within five class days following written notification of 1. When it has been determined that there is substantial the action of the Student Disciplinary Committee. The letter of evidence that the student has violated University poli- appeal must clearly state the reason(s) for the appeal. The cies, rules, regulations, or the Student Conduct Code President shall review the findings of the Student Disciplinary and the appeal process (if any) is completed, the dean of Committee, including hearing transcripts and other documents the college in which the student is enrolled will be noti- relating to the case. At the discretion of the President, the review fied of probation, suspension, or dismissal. When the process may include a meeting with the student filing the appeal. student is suspended or dismissed, the registrar will be The President shall issue a decision within 10 class days. notified to withdraw the student and necessary nota- tions will be placed on the student’s admission record. Appeals to the Board of Regents: Parents of students who are placed on probation, sus- Students suspended or dismissed from the University for viola- pension, or dismissal will be notified within the provi- tions of the Student Conduct Code shall have the right to appeal sions of the Buckley Amendment. The Vice President 38 for Student Life or his/her designee shall determine the release of information relative to a case to other mem- bers of the University on a need-to-know basis. 2. The individual or agency which initiated the charge will be notified of decisions related to the case and/or disci- plinary action. Notices of such action will include a statement of confidentiality and a request for care in the security of information.

Implementation: 1. The Dean of Students shall be responsible for coordinat- ing the provisions of the Student Conduct Code and will provide the orientation and training for those identified with the functions outlined in this document. 2. This document supersedes and replaces the previous Rights and Responsibilities and Disciplinary Hearing Bodies section of the Eagle Student Handbook and the orig- inal disciplinary procedures of the Student Disciplinary Committee. Records created or sanctions imposed under previous documents will be continued, amended, stored, or destroyed as appropriate to conform to the provisions of this document.

39 Appendices Appendix A Appendix B Guidelines for dealing with acts of academic dishonesty Guidelines for dealing with academic disruptions in a All students at Morehead State University are required to abide by faculty-student University function accepted standards of academic honesty. Academic honesty In the event a student displays conduct in a faculty-student includes doing one's own work, giving credit for the work of oth- University function (class, laboratory, field experience, etc.) that is ers, and using resources appropriately. If a faculty member sus- violent, threatening, abusive, or disruptive to faculty members pects that a student is guilty of a breach of the standards and and others, the faculty member is advised to: chooses to pursue disciplinary action through University chan- 1. Ask the student to leave the activity/classroom. If this nels, the faculty member should: fails, dismiss activity or class. If an altercation occurs, 1. Hold a conference with the student to attempt to seek assistance from the University Police Department. address the problem. Report the incident to the Dean of Students. 2. If the student is determined to be guilty of the charge, 2. Hold a conference with the student to attempt to resolve the faculty member should issue the sanction. The the problem. A neutral third party may be asked to sanction may include failure of a particular assignment attend the con¬ference. or exam, failure of a particular class, or other appropri- 3. Report the incident in writing to the department chair ate disciplinary action. with a summary of the student/faculty member confer- 3. If a sanction is imposed on the student, then the faculty ence. member is expected to: Report in writing to the depart- 4. Report in writing the details of the incident and confer- ment chair the details of the incident, results of the stu- ence to the Dean of Students and the appropriate college dent/faculty member conference, and the sanction dean. (The Dean of Students is responsible for main- issued. A copy of this report should be provided to the taining and safeguarding all University discipline records appropriate college dean and to the Dean of Students. and ensuring confidentiality.) (The Dean of Students is responsible for maintaining 5. If the department chair and faculty member are in agree- and safeguarding all University discipline records and ment that the incident requires further disciplinary ensuring confi¬dentiality. A central record of all acts of action, a request should be made in writing to the Dean academic dishonesty and plagiarism ensures that a stu- of Students. The Dean of Students, having reviewed the dent will be held accountable for subsequent violations.) submitted material, will hold an investigative hearing 4. If the Dean of Students has on file for particular stu- with the student and determine if further disciplinary dent(s) previous violations of the code, this information action is warranted. is to be sent to the faculty member and department 6. The Dean of Students will report in writing any discipli- chair. nary action taken by the Division of Student Life to the 5. If the faculty member and department chair determine appropriate dean, the department chair, the Provost, the that the severity of the academic dishonesty or the fact faculty member making the charges, and the student or nature of previous violations by the same student(s) charged. warrants further disciplinary action, a request for further action should be made in writing to the Dean of Appendix C Students. The Dean of Students will review the submit- Students’ rights in access to records ted material and hold an investigative hearing with the student(s) involved. At this time, the Dean of Students (Buckley Amendment—Public Law 93-380) Morehead, will determine if further disciplinary action is warrant- Kentucky ed. This information is provided to notify all students of Morehead 6. The Dean of Students will report in writing any addi- State University of the rights and restrictions regarding inspection tional disciplinary actions taken to the college dean, the and release of student records contained in the Family department chair, the Provost, the faculty member mak- Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (Public Law 93-380) ing the charges, and the student(s) being charged. as amended. Definitions: Nothing in this policy shall prevent or prohibit the student(s) charged from making an appeal of the disciplinary action admin- 1. “Eligible student” means a student who has attained 18 istered. years of age, or is attending an institution of post-sec- ondary education. 2. “Institution of post-secondary education” means an institution which provides education to students beyond the secondary school level. “Secondary school level” means the educational level (not beyond grade 12) at which secondary education is provided, as determined under state law.

40 3. “University officials” include any full- or part-time Formal proceedings: administrators, faculty, and staff who are employed by Upon the request of either party (the educational institution, the the University, or other person, agency, or organization- parent, or eligible student), the right to a hearing is required. If a al personnel appointed or contracted with to act on student, parent, or educational institution requests a hearing, the behalf of the University or to carry out the functions Vice President for Student Life or his/her designee shall make the necessary to fulfill the purposes of the institution. In necessary arrangements. The hearing will be established accord- addition, students who are serving on a disciplinary ing to the procedure delineated by the University. board or committee are considered to be “University officials” for purposes of access to education records. “Legitimate educational interest” is based upon a deter- Part II. Restriction on the release of student records mination that access to the education records is appro- A. Morehead State University will not release records with- priately needed by the “University official” to perform a out written consent of the student except: responsibility, to evaluate a student, to obtain necessary information, to furnish necessary information, or for 1. to other educational officials, including teachers or other similar reasons. local educational agencies who have legitimate edu- cational interest; Part I. Student’s rights to inspection of records and review 2. to officials of other schools or school systems in thereof: which the student intends to enroll, upon the con- dition that the student be notified of the transfer A. Any student or former student of Morehead State and receive a copy of the record desired, and have University has the right to inspect and review any and all an opportunity to challenge the contents of the “official records, files, and data directly related to” the records; student. The terms “official records, files, and data” are 3. to authorized representatives of the Comptroller defined as including, but not limited to: General of the United States, the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare, or an administra- 1. Identifying data tive head of an education agency, in connection 2. Academic work completed with an auditor evaluation of federally supported 3. Level of achievement (grades, standardized achieve- programs; or ment test scores 4. to parents of dependent students. 4. Attendance data 5. Scores on standardized intelligence, aptitude, and B. Morehead State University will not furnish personal psychological tests records to anyone other than described above unless: 6. Interest inventory results 1. written consent of the student is secured, specifying 7. Family background information the records to be released, the reasons for the 8. Teacher or counselor ratings and observations release, identifying the recipient of the records and 9. Verified reports of serious or recurrent behavior furnishing copies of the materials to be released to patterns the student; or 10. Cumulative record folder. 2. the information is furnished in compliance with a B. The institution is not required to make available to stu- judicial order or pursuant to a subpoena, upon con- dents confidential letters of recommendation placed in dition that the student is notified of all such orders their files before January 1, 1975. or subpoenas in advance of compliance therewith. C. Students do not have the right of access to records main- tained by the University’s law enforcement officials. Part III. Provisions for students requesting access to records D. Procedures have been established by the University for granting the required access to the records within a rea- The student or former student must file a certified and official sonable time, not to exceed 45 days from the date of the request in writing to the registrar of the University for each request. review. E. The University shall provide students an opportunity for a hearing to challenge the content of their records to Part IV. Provisions for authorized personnel requesting ensure that the records are not inaccurate, misleading, or access to records otherwise in violation of the privacy or other rights of A. Authorized personnel must provide positive identifica- the student. tion and indicate reasons for each request for examina- tion. Informal proceedings: B. Authorized personnel who have legitimate educational interests may review students’ records, showing cause. Morehead State University may attempt to settle a dispute with C. Other persons must have specific approval in writing the parent of a student or the eligible student regarding the con- from the student for release of information. This tent of the student’s education records through informal meetings approval must specify the limits (if any) of the request. and discussions with the parent or eligible student.

41 Release of directory information: provide education to prevent the spread of the virus. In order for educational programs to be effective, they must provide current Under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (Public information; use reliable, up-to-date materials; and be both easily Law 93-380), “directory information” means information con- accessible and widely available. The nurse administrator of tained in an education record of a student that would not gener- Counseling and Health Services, the director of Human ally be considered harmful or an invasion of privacy if disclosed. Resources, and the contracted medical director of the Caudill It includes the student’s name; address; telephone listing; elec- Health Clinic will meet periodically to plan for the distribution of tronic mail address; major field of study; dates of attendance; HIV/AIDS information and related materials. Educational pro- enrollment status (e.g., undergraduate or graduate, full-time or grams are of utmost importance in discharging the institution’s part-time); participation in officially recognized activities and responsibility to protect its students and staff from the transmis- sports; weight and height of members of athletic teams; degrees, sion of HIV. Medical evidence consistently indicates that no actual honors and awards received; and the most recent educational safety risks are created in the usual workplace or academic setting. agency or institution attended. The release of the above-noted These guidelines apply to all students or employees with HIV information by an educational agency or institution is permitted infection. Current knowledge indicates that students or under the law unless the student notifies the institution or agency employees with any form of HIV infection do not pose a health in writing that he/she does not want such information released. If risk to other students or employees in an academic setting. The you object to directory information concerning you being Public Health Service states that there is no risk created by living released by Morehead State University Office of Student Life to in the same place as an infected person, being coughed or sneezed persons other than provided for under Public Law 93-380, upon by an infected person, casual kissing, or swimming in a pool please go to the Office of the Vice President for Student Life, with an infected person. Health care workers with clinical 211 Adron Doran University Center, and complete the neces- responsibilities and certain laboratory technicians have a very sary form. small but real risk of HIV infection through direct contact with contaminated blood or laboratory preparations. Most such expo- Appendix D sures can be prevented by consistent adherence to established Guidelines on institutional response to AIDS infection control guidelines. Morehead State University has followed the guidelines and rec- 1. Morehead State University will respond to each case ommendations of the American College Health Association for concerning students or employees with HIV infection as institutions of higher education in developing this response to the required by its particular facts. epidemic of infection with Human Immunodeficiency Virus 2. Advice and consultation are available from Counseling (HIV), which causes the Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome and Health Services to students, faculty, and staff who (AIDS). In a campus environment, many students encounter have concerns for themselves or others that they suspect new independence, self-determination, and strong peer pressures of being infected with HIV/AIDS. to adopt certain behaviors. For some students, an uncertain sense 3. Students desiring confidential testing for HIV or who of identify and self-esteem can further complicate decision-mak- may suspect that they have contracted the infection or ing. Experimentation with sexual behaviors and/or drug use may are concerned about symptoms of an AIDS-related con- put University students at a greater risk of HIV infection. Young dition should report to the Caudill Health Clinic. adults often feel invincible and tend to deny personal risk. Many Appropriate evaluation and counseling will follow. people in campus communities believe that HIV infection and Faculty and staff who suspect HIV/AIDS symptoms or AIDS are problems faced elsewhere. The prolonged latency exposure to HIV are urged to immediately contact their between infection with HIV and the eventual development of private physician or their county health department. full-blown AIDS will promote the relative invisibility of the infec- 4. The diagnosing clinician in the Caudill Health Clinic tion, an effect that seems to validate the myth among students will report suspected or confirmed cases of HIV/AIDS and some faculty and administrators that “it cannot happen to the medical director. When deemed necessary, the here.” HIV infection is potentially lethal, but absolutely prevent- medical director will advise the nurse administrator of able. Morehead State University acknowledges the fact that HIV Counseling and Health Services. Upon the recommen- infection and AIDS can happen on any campus. MSU is commit- dation of the medical director and the nurse administra- ted to doing all within its limits to prevent people from becoming tor, an appropriate group to include a University-select- infected, to limit the consequences of established infection, and to ed physician and University legal counsel will review a provide compassionate care for all concerned individuals. The University employee’s or student’s individual case. primary response to the epidemic of HIV infection on the MSU 5. Persons with AIDS itself (and possibly those with other campus is education. The offices of Counseling and Health manifestations of HIV infection) will be considered as Services and Student Wellness are responsible for the organization having handicapping conditions. Existing support serv- and implementation of effective educational programs about ices for people with handicapping conditions can be AIDS and HIV infection. In designing the format and content of appropriately and effectively utilized by students or educational programs, the rich diversity of members of the cam- employees disabled by HIV infection. pus community will be recognized and addressed. Opportunities 6. Students who have HIV infection, whether they are for effective learning by people of any age, ability, gender, ethnic- symptomatic or not, will be allowed regular classroom ity, and sexual orientation will be provided. The focus of educa- attendance in an unrestricted manner as long as they are tional and training programs will be to increase awareness and physically and mentally able to attend class. 42 7. There is no medical justification for restricting the access w The athletics program shall adhere to the University’s of persons with HIV infection to campus facilities. Affirmative Action Plan promoting equal opportunity for all 8. Decisions about housing for students with HIV infec- employees and students, as well as applicants for employment tion will be made on a case-by-case basis. The best cur- and student participation. rently available medical information does not indicate any risk to those sharing residence with infected individ- Relationship to the Institutional Mission: uals. In some circumstances, however, there may be rea- The intercollegiate athletics programs at Morehead State sonable concern for the health of those with immune University provide opportunities for participation in athletic deficiencies (of any origin) when those persons might be activities for many students and serve as an integral part of the exposed to certain contagious diseases in a close living social, educational, and cultural life of many more. In addition to situation. The medical director may recommend to the educational benefit of athletic participation, the availability of housing officials that students with immune deficiencies quality spectator sports enhances the University community and be assigned private rooms when available in order to the community at large. Athletic programs have played an impor- protect the health of the immunodeficient student. tant role in the development of traditions which serve as a link 9. The nurse administrator of Counseling and Health between students, faculty, administrators, alumni, and the people Services is responsible for monitoring the University’s of the region. Moreover, intercollegiate athletic competition pro- compliance to KRS 164.351. vides the University with an opportunity for media exposure 10. The nurse administrator of Counseling and Health throughout the state, region, and nation. Services will initiate the annual review of these guide- lines with the medical director and the Director of Human Resources. Recommendations for changes will Appendix F be forwarded to the general counsel and on to the Morehead State University Statement of Compliance as President and the executive council for review and final a Drug-Free Institution approval. Kenitha King, Linda Morris, Joyce Risk, and Judy Krug of Counseling and Health Services are specif- Morehead State University is committed to providing a healthy ically trained in counseling and educating students and safe environment for its students, faculty and staff. The about HIV/AIDS. They may be contacted at the University has defined conduct in relation to the unlawful posses- Caudill Health Clinic, first floor, Allie Young Hall, 783- sion, use, dispensation, distribution, or manufacture of alcohol 2055, or Student Wellness, 112 Allie Young Hall, 783- and/or other drugs. Conduct which is violative of this definition 5248. The Caudill Health Clinic is a counseling and poses unacceptable risks and disregard for the health, safety and testing site for HIV/AIDS. welfare of members of the University community and shall result in disciplinary action up to and including suspension or termina- Appendix E tion. As a recipient of federal grants and contracts, Morehead State University gives this notice to students, faculty and staff that Intercollegiate Athletics Mission Statement it is in compliance with and shall continue to be in compliance Morehead State University believes that intercollegiate athletics is with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988 and the Drug-Free an integral part of the University and that a broad-based intercol- Schools and Communities Act Amendment of 1989. Students, legiate athletics program encourages student participation and faculty and staff are herein notified of the standards of conduct involvement in the total life of the University. In addition, inter- which shall be applicable while on Morehead State University collegiate athletics programs play a positive role by supporting the property, on University business, and/or at University-sponsored academic and public service mission of the University. activities. w Each athletics program shall be conducted in a manner that Standards of Conduct: protects the physical, mental, emotional, and social welfare of each student-athlete. By University regulations, by federal law, by state law, and, in w Each student-athlete, through academic counseling and indi- some instances, by local ordinance, students, faculty, and staff are vidual assistance, shall be encouraged toward completion of prohibited from the UNLAWFUL possession, use, dispensation, degree requirements and graduation. distribution or manufacture of alcohol and/or other drugs on w Each athletics program shall adhere to the principles of fair play University property, on University business, and/or at University- and amateur competition as defined by the National Collegiate sponsored activities. Athletic Association, the Ohio Valley Conference, and the Pioneer Football League. Under University regulations, students, faculty and staff are w required to abide by state laws concerning alcoholic beverages. The athletics programs at Morehead State University shall Basically, Kentucky laws state that, if one is under the age of 21, it make every effort to educate and serve the student-athletes of is unlawful to (1) possess or consume alcoholic beverages, or (2) the University’s primary service area and their respective educa- misrepresent one’s age for the purpose of purchasing alcoholic bev- tional institutions. erages, or (3) use a fake I.D. in an attempt to purchase alcoholic w The athletics program will accommodate students’ interests beverages. No matter what one’s age, Kentucky law states that it is and abilities in a manner that is nondiscriminatory to both unlawful to (1) procure any alcoholic beverages for anyone under 21 sexes and reasonable within the University’s resources. years of age or (2) drink or be drunk in a public place (University campuses and buildings are considered as public places for purpos- 43 es of these laws). Ordinances of Morehead and Rowan County gov- Health Risks: ernment basically parallel the state laws. No matter what one’s age, Morehead State University regulations prohibit the possession or The scope and impact of the health risks from alcohol and/or consumption of alcohol except at events as pre-approved by the other drug abuse are both alarming and well documented, rang- President and in accordance with state licensing requirements. ing from mood-altering to life-threatening, with consequences Exhibition of intoxicated behavior on University property is strictly that extend beyond the individual to family, organizations and prohibited. society at large. Morehead State University, therefore, conducts Any member of the University student body, faculty, or staff who regular programs to educate its students, faculty and staff that violates these defined standards of conduct shall be subject to consumption and use of drugs may alter behavior, distort percep- appropriate disciplinary action up to and including suspension tion, impair thinking, impede judgment, and lead to physical or and/or termination. The specifically defined standards of con- psychological dependence. Alcohol and/or other drug abuse may duct, the disciplinary procedures, and the appropriate sanctions lead to the deterioration of physical health by causing or con- are detailed in the Student Conduct Code found in the Eagle tributing to various health conditions including but not limited Student Handbook and in the Morehead State University Personnel to fatigue, nausea, personal injury, insomnia, pathological organ Policy Manual, Policy PG-47. In addition, it is a violation of state damage, some forms of cancer, pancreatitis, heart attack, respira- law to operate a motor vehicle while under the influence of any tory depression, birth defects, convulsions, coma, and even death. substance which may impair one’s driving ability (alcoholic bever- Alcohol and drug abuse may also result in deterioration of men- ages and/or other drugs). tal health by causing or contributing to various conditions such as increased aggression, hallucinations, depression, disorientation, Sanctions: and psychosis. Under University regulations, students who violate this standard Training and Counseling Resources: of conduct are subject to disciplinary action as outlined in the Alcohol/Other Drugs Policy stated within the Student Conduct Continuous efforts are made to make students, faculty and staff Code. Faculty and staff are subject to disciplinary action ranging aware of the on-campus and off-campus programs which provide from a minimum of a warning to a maximum of termination information and professional services on matters related to the from University employment. Under state and federal drug laws, abuse of alcohol and/or other drugs. Lists of sources for informa- the gravity of the sanction depends on the classification of the tion and counseling for students are published by the Office of controlled substance, the particular activity involved (possession Student Life and distributed to the campus community. Students or trafficking which includes the manufacture, sale, or possession are encouraged to contact the Life Enhancement Office, 783- with intent to sell), and whether or not multiple convictions are 5248, and/or Counseling and Health Services, 112 Allie Young involved. Under Kentucky law, the most severe penalty for drug Hall, 783-2024 or 783-2123, for information and appropriate law violation involves trafficking. On a first offense conviction, referral. Counseling is provided by a certified alcohol and other one may receive a fine of up to $10,000 and/or a sentence of up drugs counselor and other professional staff within CHS. For fac- to 10 years in the penitentiary; for subsequent offenses, the penal- ulty and staff, the Office of Human Resources, 101 HM, 783- ties may be doubled. Under federal law, for simple possession of 2097, provides information as to resources available to employees. a controlled substance, one may be imprisoned for up to one year Other counseling, treatment, and rehabilitation services are avail- and/or fined up to $1,000. For subsequent offenses, one may be able in the community. Pathways, Inc., 784-4161, and St. Claire imprisoned for up to three years and/or fined $5,000. For traf- Regional Counseling, 783-6805, offer both counseling and refer- ficking, one may be fined up to $8,000,000 and/or may be sen- ral to residential treatment. Other services are available and may tenced from not less than 10 years up to life in prison or the death be located by looking in the local telephone directory yellow pages penalty. Under both state and federal laws, one may suffer the under “Alcohol Abuse and Addiction—Information and loss of whatever property (house, farm) or possessions (vehicle) Treatment.” Local support groups of AA, Al-Anon, and NA meet which one may have used in the drug trade. Sanctions for viola- regularly in the community. Information regarding support tion of state alcohol laws vary from a fine of $10 to $2,000, a sen- groups can be obtained from CHS, 112 Allie Young Hall, 783- tence of 48 hours to 12 months in jail, and/or suspension of one’s 2123, or the Life Enhancement Office, 112 Allie Young Hall, driver license. 783-5248.

Notice of Drug-Related Convictions: Policy Review: In compliance with the Federal Drug-Free Workplace Act of This statement of compliance and any revisions thereto shall be 1988, ANY employee shall notify the immediate supervisor if the distributed annually to students and employees. This informa- employee is convicted of a criminal drug offense occurring in the tion can be accessed at www.moreheadstate.edu/units/stu- workplace or while on University business within five days of the dentlife/drugfree.html. Distribution shall be a joint responsibili- conviction. The University shall take appropriate sanctions and ty of the offices of Student Life and Human Resources. remedies in accordance with its policy. The provisions of this sec- tion are applicable to students who are employees of the Biennial Review: University. If the employee is under a federal contract or grant, The Vice President for Student Life, the Director of Human the University shall notify the contracting or granting agency of Resources, and the General Counsel shall review and interpret the conviction and of its actions. This section of this policy is also regulations and procedures relevant to the compliance. These applicable to students who receive a Pell Grant (federal grant). 44 three administrators shall jointly be responsible for maintaining How do I view, pay, or defer my student account online? records of the biennial review. The President’s executive cabinet will approve recommended changes in the statement of compli- Step 1: Go to the MSU homepage (www.moreheadstate.edu); ance. Step 2: Select Eagle Express Lane; Appendix G Step 3: Select “View Online Account to pay bill or defer tuition and fees”; Fees, Payment and Registration Information Step 4: Enter your MSU Student ID and PIN. (If you do not Full-time Tuition have a PIN, contact 783-5000. You must have your stu- Full-time students are undergraduates who enroll for 12 hours or dent ID available.); more, or graduate students who enroll for nine hours or more, Select Submit during fall and spring terms. The full-time rate applies to under- Select Continue (if security information box graduate students taking 12-18 credit hours and graduate stu- appears) dents taking 9-12 credit hours. An additional per-credit-hour fee Step 5: Under Current Students, select Online Processing will be charged to undergraduate students enrolled for more than Select Submit 18 credit hours, and to graduate students enrolled for more than 12 credit hours. Step 6: Select Financial Information Select Submit Part-time Tuition: Step 7: At this point you may view, pay, or defer (if eligible) Part-time students are undergraduates who enroll for less that 12 your student account online. hours of course work or graduates who enroll for less than nine Step 8: Select Sign Off (in yellow) at the top of your screen hours of course work during the fall and spring terms. Tuition is when finished viewing your account. assessed by the semester hour for part-time students. Step 9: Please close your browser for security purposes. Resident Status vs. Non-resident Status: How do I pay my balance due? Non-resident students enrolled exclusively in classes at regional campuses will be assessed tuition and fees at the applicable in- Balance due payments may be paid in the following manner: state rates. Non-resident students who are enrolled in classes at w Online payment at: www.moreheadstate.edu (see above) both on-campus and regional campuses will be assessed tuition w Pay by phone prior to the beginning of classes at (606) and fees at the applicable in-state rate for regional campuses and 783-2849 at the applicable out-of-state rate for those on-campus locations. w Mail balance due, addressed to Morehead State University, Such non-resident students will not be charged more than the Office of Accounting and Budgetary Control, 207 Howell- full-time out-of-state rate for regular course loads. Students McDowell Ad. Bldg., Morehead, KY 40351-1689. Mail enrolled in Internet classes will be assessed tuition and fees at the payment so that it can reach MSU by the Friday prior to applicable in-state rates. Students enrolled in the MBA program the beginning of classes. who were admitted prior to Summer II 2002 will be assessed at w Pay in person on campus. (Pay at the Cashier’s Window the MBA in-state rate. Non-resident students enrolled in the located in Howell-McDowell room 207.) MBA program after Summer II 2002 will be assessed at the MBA w Pay in person at one of the regional campuses (prior to the out-of-state rate. beginning of classes), OR by phone at a number listed Payment: below. All tuition and fees are payable prior to the beginning of classes MSU at Ashland and are subject to change without notice by action of Morehead Ashland, KY 1-800-648-5370 or 1-606-327-1777 State University Board of Regents. MSU at Prestonsburg Methods of payment: Prestonsburg, KY 1-800-648-5372 or 1-606-886-2405 Morehead State University accepts the following methods of pay- MSU at West Liberty ment: West Liberty, KY 1-800-648-5371 or 1-606-743-1500 1. Cash MSU at Jackson 2. Check Jackson, KY 1-800-729-5225 or 1-606-666-2800 3. MasterCard MSU at Mt. Sterling 4. Visa Mount Sterling, KY 1-859-497-8784 5. American Express 6. Discover w Check on Eagle Express Lane (www.morehead-st.edu/eagle- 7. Deferred Payment express) for details, announcements, reminders, and other 8. Financial Aid information concerning deferment, loans, financial aid, and 9. Web Payment (credit or debit card) other questions that you might have. As of the first day of classes for the semester, a late fee, as determined by the

45 Board of Regents, goes into effect for all students who have Online billing statement: not paid or made arrangements for payment through defer- Currently enrolled students at Morehead State University do not ment. receive a paper billing statement. Since they do not receive a Registration Information: paper bill, they must access their financial data online at www.moreheadstate.edu in order to determine the amount of Advance-registration of a class schedule in itself does not complete tuition and fees owed to the University. While allowing the stu- the enrollment process. To complete your enrollment, you must dents to be fiscally responsible, the process also offers more priva- do one of the following prior to the beginning of classes: cy of one’s business matters. The Office of Accounting & Budgetary Control does remind students when they have a bal- 1. Pay your total fees (web payment, personal resources, ance on their account, but the monthly reminder arrives in the financial aid, student loans, etc.). form of an e-mail message to their MSU e-mail address. Once a 2. Make arrangements for payment of your fees through reminder is received, the student will have the option of going on- deferred payment on-line or with the Office of line and viewing their account. If the balance is paid, there will Accounting and Budgetary Control; or if you are a region- be no further e-mail reminders. al campus student, you may contact your regional campus for deferment date information. One-third of the fees plus a deferred payment application fee are required at the Appendix H time of deferment. The balance is due in two equal Grievance Procedure: Title IX, Title VI, Section 504, installments in 30 and 60 days respectively. and ADA 3. Refund checks (without holds), in excess of financial aid awarded, are mailed 10 days prior to the first day of class- Students who feel they have been discriminated against or denied es. an opportunity because of their race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, or marital status in a vocational program If you have any questions, please contact the Office of Accounting and/or activities have the right to file a grievance in accordance & Budgetary Control at 783-2019, or write to the following with University policy PG-5 (Affirmative Action/ Equal address: Opportunity for Employment). Students should contact the Morehead State University Affirmative Action Officer, 358 University Street, MSU, Office of Accounting & Budgetary Control Morehead, KY 40351-1689, telephone 783-2668. The applica- 207 Howell-McDowell Ad. Bldg. ble section of PG-5 is as follows: Morehead, KY 40351-1689 Resolution of Complaints: You may also make inquiries by e-mail by clicking on the Student Service Advocate link on the MSU Home Page The University shall provide for the prompt, fair, and impartial (www.moreheadstate.edu). consideration of all grievances of alleged discrimination in viola- tion of this policy. Each employing unit shall provide access to Refunds/Adjustments: counseling for employees and/or students who feel aggrieved and Tuition, housing, and course fees may be credited to students who shall encourage the resolution of such issues on an informal basis. withdraw during certain time periods following the start of each Grievances frequently are founded in simple misconceptions or term. Meal membership and minimum Dining Club accounts misunderstandings. It is believed to be in the best interests of the may be credited in accordance with the percentages listed below University and the grievant for differences to be resolved infor- or the actual account balance, whichever is smaller. All other fees mally. If informal hierarchal resolution is not possible, then the are not creditable. Refund periods and amounts are as follows: following applies: Institutional Fall & Spring Semesters Refund percentages Formal Procedures: First Five Days of Classes 100% The grievant is to contact the Affirmative Action Officer Next Five Days of Classes 75% (AAO) for a meeting as soon as practicable. The AAO is to Next Five Days of Classes 50% be sensitive to the fact that the meeting may need to take Next Five Days of Classes 25% place after normal working hours so as to prevent disclosure to a supervisor or others. The AAO will listen attentively to Note: No refunds are given after the first twenty days of classes. the grievant in order to fully understand the grievance, after Institutional which the AAO will offer his/her services in informal resolu- Summer Sessions Refund percentages tion. Normally, the informal procedure will not exceed five First Two Days of Classes 100% working days unless the parties mutually agree to an exten- Next Two Days of Classes 75% sion of this time period. Next Two Days of Classes 50% First Step: Next Two Days of Classes 25% The grievant shall direct his/her grievance regarding the Note: No refunds are given after the first eight days of classes. alleged discrimination act(s) by preparing a written *Refundable fees subject to above rates include tuition, housing, explanation of his/her grievance and the relief sought to and course fees. the AAO. The AAO may schedule a meeting with the grievant for the purpose of gathering information. The 46 AAO will conduct a thorough investigation within seven 4. All hearings will be conducted by the review working days of receipt of the written grievance. Within board. The proceedings will be tape-recorded; 14 working days following receipt of the written griev- and if requested by a majority of the grievance ance, a meeting will be held by the AAO with the griev- review board, a typed transcript will be pre- ant and others who may be of assistance in resolving the pared. The AAO will set forth the basis for grievance in the best interests of all concerned. Within his/her findings and recommendation(s) on the three working days following this grievance meeting, the grievance. The parties, or through their repre- AAO will prepare written findings which will be deliv- sentatives, shall have the opportunity to respond ered to the grievant or sent by certified mail, return to the findings and recommendations of the receipt, to the grievant’s address of record. Copies of the AAO. The grievance review board has the AAO’s findings will also be provided to individuals on a option of going into closed session to weigh the need-to-know basis. The AAO shall make such recom- record and evidence and to formulate its find- mendations in writing as believed warranted by the ings and recommendations to the President of results of his/her investigation and meetings regarding the University. each written issue. If the grievant prevails the defendant 5. The affirmative action grievance review board may appeal to the appropriate vice president. If no shall make its findings and recommendations appeal is forwarded by the defendant within five work- known to the President within five working ing days after receipt of the affirmative action findings, days following the hearing. the issue is resolved, as specified. The President will render a decision within 10 working days after Second Step: receiving the grievance review board’s findings and recommenda- tions. Written notification of the President’s decision will be hand The aggrieved party may appeal the first step by serving delivered to the parties or delivered by certified mail, return a written statement of appeal to the AAO within 10 receipt, to the address of record. The President’s decision will be working days after delivery of the AAO’s findings and the final step in the grievance procedure. Under legally prescribed written recommendations to the grievant. Within seven instances (tenured faculty member being terminated) an appeal working days after receipt of the written appeal, an affir- may be forwarded to the Board of Regents. A student, at any mative action grievance review board will be selected by point in the grievance process, has the right to contact the Office the AAO. The board shall be composed of an African- for Civil Rights. The complainant has 180 days from the date of American member, a female member, and a male mem- the original complaint, or if the complainant is not satisfied with ber. The grievant may select one person from the stand- the decision of the institution then 60 days after the institution ing affirmative action committee, the AAO may select has given its final decision, to file a grievance with the Office of one person from the standing affirmative action com- Civil Rights. mittee, and the grievant and the AAO together will select the third individual. In cases where a student is involved, a student member will serve on the review Appendix I board. The affirmative action committee chair will des- Hepatitis B ignate the review board chair. Is HEPATITIS B a serious problem? The responsibilities of the affirmative action grievance Yes. Each year, thousands of people of all ages get hepatitis B and review board will include, but not be limited to: about 5,000 die of chronic (life-long) liver problems caused by 1. A review of all documents received or prepared hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection. If you have had other types of as the grievance was processed through the first hepatitis, such as hepatitis A or hepatitis C, you can still get hep- step. atitis B. 2. The affirmative action review board chair will HBV is spread by: schedule a hearing to be held no later than 15 • having sex with an infected person working days after the appointment of the • direct contact with the blood of an infected person entire board, designating the time, place, and date for the hearing. How can you protect yourself from getting infected with HBV? 3. The review board chair will notify both the • Get vaccinated! Hepatitis B vaccine is safe, effective, and AAO and the parties of the time, place, and date your best protection. of the hearing, including the right of representa- • Practice “safer” sex. If you are having sex, but not with one tion. Nothing contained herein shall be con- steady partner, use latex condoms correctly every time you strued to require the representative to be an have sex. The efficacy of latex condoms in preventing attorney. If the defendant/grievant desires to be infection with HBV is unknown, but their proper use may represented at the hearing, he/she will give reduce transmission. notice of that intention and by whom in writing • Don’t share anything that might have blood on it. P to the grievance review board and the AAO not Don’t share drugs, needles, syringes, cookers, cotton, less than six working days prior to the hearing water, or rinse cups. P date. Don’t share personal care items, such as razors or toothbrushes. 47 • Think about the health risks if you are planning to get a Disclaimer: The text presented on Hepatitis B is for information- tattoo or body piercing. Make sure the artist or piercer al purposes. Do not use this information to diagnose or treat a sterilizes needles and equipment, uses disposable gloves, health problem. Consult your health care provider if you have any and washes hands properly. questions or concerns in connection with information presented. • Handle needles and sharps safely. Follow standard precau- Information is presented on vaccines so you can make an tions if you have a job that exposes you to human blood. informed decision regarding vaccination. PIf you shoot drugs, get help to stop or get into a treatment program. Appendix J Get HEPATITIS B vaccine if: University Housing • you are under 19 years of age Housing policies and procedures: • your sex partner has hepatitis B To help things run smoothly familiarize yourself with the Student • you are a man who has sex with men † Conduct Code in this handbook. In addition to the Student • you recently had a sexually transmitted disease (e.g., gonor- Conduct Code, the following general regulations apply for those rhea, syphilis) who live in residence halls: • you have sex with more than one partner • you shoot drugs † Appliances: • you live with someone who has chronic hepatitis B Because more than one room in the residence hall shares the • you have a job that exposes you to human blood same circuit, there is a possibility of an electrical overload; so • you are a kidney dialysis patient be considerate and conscious of the number and frequency of • you live or travel for more than 6 months in countries appliance use. Students should also limit the number of where hepatitis B is common extension cords used in a room. Microwave ovens (700 watts † Also get Hepatitis A vaccine maximum) and student-owned refrigerators with a size Is the vaccine safe? capacity of 4.5 cubic feet are permitted (one per room). Yes. Hepatitis B vaccine is safe and effective. Millions of children Small hand appliances, such as coffee pots, blenders, mixers, and adults have received the vaccine worldwide since 1982. crock pots, grills (like the George Foreman Grill), and per- sonal care appliances are permitted in rooms. These appli- Should you get a blood test after the vaccine series to be sure ances should have enclosed heating elements and the Under- that you are protected? writer’s Laboratory approval. When using a cooking appli- Most people don’t need to get their blood tested after completing ance, students must always be in the room and appliances the vaccine series (usually three shots). must be turned OFF before leaving the room in order to pre- You should get a blood test 1 to 2 months after you complete vent fires. Electric skillets are not included in this category the series if: and are not permitted in residence halls. Residents may have • your sex partner has chronic hepatitis B a television with a power usage limitation of 1.6 amps or 175 • your immune system is not working well (e.g., you are on watts or less. No appliances with open heating elements are dialysis or you have AIDS) permitted in halls. During fire and safety inspections, • you have a job that exposes you to human blood University officials will require the removal of prohibited appliances or materials. Also, sun lamps and personal air Should you ever get a booster shot after the vaccine series? conditioners are not allowed. Most people do not need booster shots after getting the vaccine series. After vaccination, babies born to infected mothers should Application: get their blood tested at 9 to 15 months of age to be sure that Students may apply for University housing either through they are protected. the MSU admissions application process or electronically via the MSU Web site (www.moreheadstate.edu). To apply elec- You cannot get HBV from: tronically, a student must have applied for admission to • sneezing or coughing Morehead State University and received a personal identifica- • kissing or hugging tion number (PIN). After submitting the electronic housing • breast feeding application, a student will need to mail the $100 room reser- • food or water vation deposit to the Office of Student Housing. To apply • casual contact (such as an office setting) for housing through the MSU admissions application, a stu- • sharing eating utensils or drinking glasses dent must indicate on the admissions application your intent How do you know if you have Hepatitis B? to reside on campus. From the admissions application, a Only a blood test can tell for sure. See your doctor if you have Housing Application/Data Sheet will be generated and symptoms of hepatitis (e.g., loss of appetite, joint pain, yellow mailed to applicants. Complete and return the Housing skin or eyes), or if you think you had direct contact with someone Application/Data Sheet with a $100 room reservation who has hepatitis B. deposit to the Office of Student Housing. The deposit is refundable only if canceled in writing to the Office of Information Source: Student Housing by July 1 for the fall semester or December Department of Health & Human Services 1 for the spring semester. A student may get his/her deposit Center for Disease Control back when s/he officially terminate residence, return keys, www.cdc.gov/hepatitis and pass the room inspection for damages. 48 Application and Appeals Process for Students with prior to billing students to allow time for members of the Disabilities Who Have Special Housing Needs: community to come forward with information related to The Office of Student Housing strives to provide and main- responsible parties. Please contact your hall director or the tain safe housing accommodations for students with disabil- Housing Office for further information related to ities. The following steps are taken if special accommoda- Community Damage Billing. tions are needed: Contract: A. Housing Application Process The contract a student signs before moving in obligates 1. Applicants with disabilities who have special hous- him/her in several ways. Students must pay monthly/semes- ing needs should request either special accom- ter room rent for both fall and spring semesters unless they modations or an exemption to live off campus (if cancel the contract before July 1 or plan not to enroll for required by University regulations to live on cam- both terms. A student may not sublet his/her room/apart- pus). ment. If extenuating circumstances force a student to seek a 2. The Office of Student Housing will make the release from the housing contract, the Office of Student appropriate room assignment, with regard to any Housing will consider a written request. If a student with- special accommodations request. draws from school after the semester has already started, s/he 3. If the room assignment is not acceptable or if a can receive a refund of the deposit and a per¬centage of the waiver to live off campus is not granted, the stu- rent based on the University's refund policy. (See the dent, their parent/ guardian, or their advocate (as University Fee Schedule.) If a student is removed from a defined in the 504/ADA Guidebook) may appeal hall/apartment because of a regulation violation, the the assignment. con¬tract is terminated. If a student must move as a result of an academic program during a semester, s/he must make B. Appeal Procedure for Housing Assignment for Students arrangements before paying the housing fees so s/he will not with Disabilities be charged for the entire semester. A student can occupy and 1. Housing applicants with disabilities who wish to have access to the hall/apartment only for the time period appeal their University housing assignment must contracted and paid, but s/he must officially check out at the contact the Office of the Vice President for Student end of that period. Students who need temporary housing Life, 211 Adron Doran University Center, 783- on campus should contact the Office of Student Housing so 2070, and request an appeal. Appeals may be filed they can make necessary arrange¬ments. at any time. 2. Appeals will be heard by a three-person panel Fire safety: appointed by the Vice President for Student Life. Fire prevention and safety are critically important to all resi- The panel will be selected from faculty, staff, and dents. All residential facilities with the exception of Gilley students. Personnel from the Office of Student Apartments and the University farm are equipped with auto- Housing may not serve on the panel. matic fire suppressing systems that will activate in the event 3. The decision of the panel may be appealed to the of a fire. Additionally, all residential facilities are equipped University’s Affirmative Action Officer/ADA with smoke detector systems. Each residence hall has emer- Coordinator. gency procedures, which students should know. Emergency evacuation procedures are posted for each residence hall, and Check-in and check-out: fire drills are held each semester to keep residents familiar When a student moves into a room, s/he will complete a with the process. For everyone’s safety, students must coop- room inventory/assessment form noting the condition of the erate completely with the staff when an evacuation occurs. room. This is to make sure needed repairs are made to the room and that s/he won’t be charged for damage by previous Because of the serious nature of fire, the following regulations occupants. A student should report any damages to the are necessary: room and room furnishings to residence hall staff immediate- ly upon checking into the room. When checking out, prop- a. A person who pulls a fire alarm or falsely reports an erly clear and clean the residence hall room and make a emergency to police or the fire department will be pun- check-out appointment with the hall office to return all keys, ished under the Kentucky Revised Statute 512.040. If complete a change of address authorization, and settle dispo- convicted of this Class B misdemeanor, it means up to sition of the deposit. a $500 fine and/or 90 days in jail. b. Students must follow emergency evacuation proce- Community Damage Billing: dures. Students living in a University-owned or controlled building c. Due to fire hazards, students may not possess or burn are responsible for holding each other accountable for acts of candles, incense, etc., except in connection with a hall damage or vandalism. As a result, students are expected to program, which requires prior approval from the resi- speak with a housing staff member if they have information dence hall director. related to damage in commons areas (which include bath- d. Flammable fluid may not be used or stored in the resi- rooms, hallways, lobby areas, etc.). Damage that cannot be dence hall. attributed to an individual or group of individuals will be e. No loft construction or overstuffed furnishings are per- assessed to all student on a designated floor or in a designat- mitted. ed building. Information related to damage will be posted 49 f. Torchere-style halogen lamps manufactured prior to senting residence halls and the Residence Hall Association. March 1997 are not permitted in residence halls. The board will be advised by an Assistant Director of Halogen lamps manufactured AFTER March 1997, Housing and will be supervised by the Director of Housing which meet the Underwriter’s Laboratories (UL 153) and the Dean of Students. In order to hear cases, the board safety standards, are permitted for student use in resi- must have a minimum of three members present (and the dence halls. board cannot exceed 7 members for a given session). The g. Items such as clothes hangers, decorations, etc., must board will make decisions using information reports and not be placed on the sprinkler device in the residence written statements from students (if applicable). Students hall room. Doing so can activate the sprinkler system, will be notified of the decision of the board in writing. resulting in water damage. Students who wish to appeal the decision of the housing dis- ciplinary board may do so in writing to the Dean of Students Guests: within 5 class days of receiving written notification of the Students are welcome to have friends and relatives visit as decision. More specific information related to the housing long as they follow hall policies and abide by all University disciplinary board can be obtained from the Housing Office. regulations. The resident is responsible for the conduct of guests during their visit (in¬cluding policy violations, vandal- Identification: ism, or acci¬dents). Residents may have overnight guests of Anyone present in a residence hall may be asked to show an the same sex for up to three consecutive nights once a semes- MSU identification card () to prove residence and their right ter by having them register with the hall director by 11 p.m. to use the facilities. Failure to produce proper identification on the first night of their stay. Specific arrange¬ments must upon request of residence hall staff or any MSU staff mem- be made with the hall director for overnight guests who are ber may result in disciplinary action. Unauthorized persons under the age of 18. A waiver, available from the hall direc- are not permitted in the residence hall, and students should tor, must be signed by the parent/guardian of any guest report them to the residence hall staff or to the University between the ages of 13 and 17. No one under the age of 13 Police Department (783-2035). If a student believes a crime may visit within the residence hall unless accompanied by a has been or is about to be committed, s/he should contact the parent/guardian. No one under the age of 13 may be an University Police Department immediately. University secu- overnight guest in a residence hall. Allowing students or rity personnel make regular checks within residence halls non-students who are not assigned through the Office of after closing hours of the building. Student Housing to reside in a room may result in discipli- Keys: nary action. Hall residents and their guests may visit in any At the beginning of each semester students will receive keys of the lobbies from 9 a.m. until midnight Sunday-Thursday to their rooms to use during their stay in that particular and from 9 a.m. until 2 a.m. Friday and Saturday. room. This key must not to be duplicated and is considered Hall programs: property of the University. It is unlawful to duplicate a key Living in a residence hall provides students with a great without per¬mission of the University. Students must turn opportunity to grow academi¬cally, culturally, socially, and them in at the end of the semester or pay for a lock change emotionally during their college experience. Students can and key replacement. Keys issued to students are for their use involve themselves with residence hall programs and activi- only and are not to be given to anyone else to use. Letting ties that promote leadership and decision-making in hall gov- someone else use a key may result in disciplinary action. ern¬ment and support their need to analyze personal values Each residence hall will have designated points of entry and beliefs. You might be surprised how much satisfaction where students will be able to access their building with their and enjoy¬ment these activities can provide. MSU via the card access system. All other outside residence hall doors are locked for security reasons 24 hours a day and Holiday and vacation periods: may be used only for emergency exits. Members of the Housing fees for the fall and spring semesters do not cover opposite sex cannot come in except during visitation hours holiday and vacation periods. All residence halls are closed and should use the residence hall entrance listed under for Thanksgiving, winter holiday break, and spring vacation. “Visitation Hours.” No one should use doors with security The hall director posts signs in advance to let students know alarms except during emergency situations. If a student's key when the hall will close and reopen so they can make other is lost or stolen, the security of the room will be in question. arrangements. If money or distance prevents a student from A student who loses a key should notify the hall staff as soon going home for the holidays, s/he might try to go home with as possible to make arrangements for a lock change so per- a friend or visit relatives. The Office of Student Housing sonal possessions will be protected. If a key is missing, a stu- makes housing accommodations available during break peri- dent may have to pay for the lock change. Students should ods for a nominal fee based on individual needs. Students always lock the room when they leave. What happens if a who need break housing should contact the Office of roommate locked the door and a student forgot his/her key? Student Housing no less than one week prior to the sched- A key can be borrowed from the hall office as a tempo¬rary uled closing to request accommodations. measure. The student must show his/her EagleCard and may Housing Disciplinary Board: have to pay a lock-out fee. If the office is closed when a stu- The housing disciplinary board will hear cases related to vio- dent needs to get into his/her room, locate the staff member lation of housing and University policies, procedures, and on duty. guidelines. The board will be comprised of students repre- 50 Pets: Right to privacy: Since pets can cause unpleasant situations in a congested liv- The University stands firmly behind a student’s right to pri- ing area, students are not allowed to keep them—except for vacy in his/her place of residence against unwarranted and/or fish—in the residence halls. Fish must be contained in unreasonable invasions. The University has the right of entry aquariums with a capacity of 10 gallons or less. This regu- into assigned residence hall space by University personnel for lation is necessary to prevent safety and sanitation hazards. purposes of safety, security, maintenance, repair, health, in Service animals trained to perform tasks for people with dis- the event of emergency, or otherwise in accordance with abilities are permitted. Please advise the Office of Student University regulations. The personal belongings of a student Housing and the Disabilities Guidance Counseling Services may be searched where there is reasonable concern that arti- Coordinator if you need to bring your service animal to cam- cles, the possession of which is illegal or contrary to pus. University regulations, may be present. Such search shall be conducted only with the written and specific approval of the Public display of alcohol/other drugs signs: Vice President for Student Life or his/her designee. This The public display of signs advertising or promoting the use approval shall state the reason for the search. The student(s) of alcoholic beverages or illegal substances, trademark signs, involved shall be present unless concerted efforts to locate or signs which may be considered offensive by members of him/her are unsuccessful. When a search occurs, the student the University community is prohibited. Empty alcohol shall be given a written report listing any articles removed containers are considered a violation of MSU’s alcohol/other from the room; and the student will be advised of the dispo- drugs policy. sition of such articles. These procedures in no way limit law Quiet hours: enforcement agencies from conducting searches authorized In keeping with the academic mission of the University and by courts of the Commonwealth of Kentucky or the United to maintain an environment that is conducive to learning, States of America. quiet hours are in effect 24 hours a day. At no time should Room Changes: the volume of a stereo or other electronic sound amplifica- If a student is unhappy with his/her room, hall, or room- tion device disturb classroom instruction or the sleep or mates, s/he may request a change in room assignment. study of others in the residence halls. Moreover, sustained Students should wait until the second week of the semester boisterous behavior in and around classroom buildings and when space is typically available to make a request. A student residence halls, either by individuals or groups, is prohibited. must get the hall director's approval for a room or roommate Failure to observe such standards may result in facility access change or written approval from the two hall directors if s/he restrictions and/or denial of University housing privileges. wants to move into another residence hall. If the request is Exceptions to these standards may be granted with prior approved, a hall staff member will inspect the student's room approval by the Dean of Students for programs and activities for assess¬able damages before s/he leaves and make sure s/he sponsored or coordinated by MSU. turns in key(s) at that time. An un¬authorized room change Residence Hall Association: may result in assessment of additional rent and/or The Residence Hall Association is the governing body for all discipli¬nary action. It is the University's right to make residence halls at Morehead State University. RHA works in assignment of space, authorize or deny a room or roommate conjunction with all Residence Hall Councils to provide change, consolidate vacancies, and require a student to quality programming and to give students that live in resi- change rooms or halls in order to achieve a more effective or dential communities a voice for issues and concerns. Each efficient resi¬dence hall program. If a vacancy occurs in a residence hall has a Residence Hall Council that is elected in room and a student plans to stay there, s/he will have 10 class the beginning of the fall semester that is representative of the days to find someone of his/her choice to move in. If s/he is students in that hall. RHA is active on the state, regional and unable to find a roommate, s/he can discuss with his/her hall national level, and has consistently been recognized for its director options of moving to another room, accepting efforts to represent students in residence halls. The RHA roommate(s) that the director identifies, or paying for a spe- office is located on the 2nd floor of ADUC and may be con- cial status such as a private or semi-private room or suite. tacted at 783-5368. Students with vacancies in their rooms are subject to receive roommates at any time as assigned by the Office of Student Residence hall government: Housing. Naturally students will want to have a voice in decisions that affect their daily living. Residence hall government gives stu- Rooms/Apartments: dents that opportunity. Each year hall residents hold elec- Residents are responsible for the care of their rooms/apart- tions for hall councils, and everyone is encouraged to take ments and its furnish¬ings. Damage to either will be charged part by running for an office or voting for a favorite candi- to the person responsible for the damage. If a room/apart- date. Hall council elections are held annually two weeks fol- ment is damaged by someone other than the occupants and lowing the first day of classes for the fall semester. Hall gov- cannot be identi¬fied, the resident is held responsible. Those ernment has its own budget to use for various activities. An who do malicious or deliberate damage face disciplinary active residence hall government can provide dynamic pro- action as well as full cost of repair. While MSU regulations grams for all residents. allow students to decorate their rooms/ apartments, the painting of walls, doors, door facings, and other fix¬tures in the room is strictly prohibited. Water¬beds or water chairs 51 are not permitted because of their excessive weight and Visitation policy: poten¬tial for damage to University and personal property. Visitation allows students to have members of the opposite Disassembly or removal of University furniture is not permit- sex visit in their rooms at specified times. This policy sup- ted. Whenever a student needs repairs to his/her room/ ports the co-curricular process by creating an environment apartment furnishings, s/he should report them to the hall that sup¬ports academic, personal, and social development. director, hall office, or building manager. Authorized person- It gives students the chance to socialize or study with others nel will make the repairs. They are also responsible for main- in their own private space. Visitation is intended for taining the public areas. University students and their guests. Those who take part in visitation may be asked to show an EagleCard or other piece Solicitations, sales, and advertising: of picture identifi¬cation. Parents of residents may visit only Commercial solicitation is not allowed in the residence halls according to the standard visitation policy, unless prior in order to maintain a good atmosphere for study, personal arrangements have been made with the hall director. privacy, and security. Student organizations wishing to can- Visitation is restricted to specific times, and 24-hour visita- vass, solicit, or distribute literature in residence halls must tion is neither intended nor condoned. The maxi¬mum submit a written request in advance to the Office of Student hours of visitation (with the exception of Cartmell Hall, Housing. If students or groups want to pass out question- Fields Hall, Thompson Hall, and West Mignon) are Sunday- naires or do other research projects involving students or Thursday: noon-midnight; Friday-Saturday: noon-2 a.m. staff, they must write the Office of Student Housing for per- Halls may reduce visitation hours by a simple majority vote mission at least two weeks ahead of the project date. of at least 50 percent plus one of hall residents. Whenever a student has announcements or publicity items to distribute to students in the halls, s/he must submit them to Residents and visitors should enter the residence halls the hall director or designee for posting or hall desk counter- through these entrances: top distribution. Mailbox stuffing is limited to items Alumni Tower: Lobby floor east and lobby floor west; addressed to individuals, except for University-related Cartmell: Lobby floor north and lobby floor south; announcements/notifications authorized by the Office of Fields Hall, Thompson Hall, and Mignon Tower: Student Housing and one stuffing per candidate during all- Second floor main lobby; and campus elections (approved for distribution by the Office of All others: Front main entrance. Student Activities in consultation with the Office of Student Housing). In other special cases, recognized student groups In addition to the benefits of visitation, there are also respon- can put information in boxes with special permis¬sion from sibilities based on consideration for other residents. Before the Office of Student Housing. Residence hall student inviting guests a student should get consent from his/her pub¬lications may be distributed within the individual hall roommate(s). A roommate's right to privacy takes or complex. Hall staff have the right to remove and/or prece¬dence over a student's desire to entertain guests. The rearrange unauthorized material placed on residence hall bul- number of visitors a student has in the room at one time letin boards. All posted material not directly related to should depend on the size of the room, the activity and the University organizations or University functions should be time of day. The hall staff may ask students to limit the num- submitted to the residence hall office for approval before ber of guests they have at one time. Each visitor of the oppo- being posted. If a student orders food from one of the local site sex must be the guest of a person in the residence hall, carry-out restaurants, s/he must give his/her name and pick and must be escorted to and from the room by the host or up food at the main entrance when called. hostess. A member of the hall staff may ask a guest to leave for viola¬tion of any regulation, and the visitor may be Sunbathing: denied or given restricted privileges through established Students may sunbathe in areas around the halls that have University discipline procedures. The Office of Student been designated for that use by the hall council. The coun- Housing has the right to alter the visitation schedule of a hall cil also decides whether members of the opposite sex can join in cases of widespread abuse; and the hall director, upon con- residents for sunbathing during visitation hours. sultation with the Dean of Students, may suspend visitation Tobacco: in the hall until regulation compliance is assured. In accordance with University policies, the use of tobacco Weight Lifting Equipment: products in any University residential facility is prohibited. Students who like working out with weights can use or store Violations: those weighing 10 lbs. or less in their rooms. Heavier weights Students found in violation of University and/or residence may be used or stored only in areas designated as official hall policies and regulations can expect appropriate discipli- weight rooms. nary measures to be imposed. Disciplinary measures for vio- lations include community restitution assignments, educa- Appendix K tional programming assignments, residence hall dismissal, loss of visitation, or other appropriate sanctions. Students Camden-Carroll Library fines/fees appeals procedure who are found in violation of residence hall policies and are A Fines and Fees Appeals Committee shall be appointed by the issued the sanction of dismissal from the residence hall will Library Committee, which is a University standing committee. It forfeit residence hall fees. shall be a subcommittee of the Library Committee and consist of Library Committee members. The membership will be com- 52 posed of one student, one faculty member, one MSU staff mem- above. The chairperson of the committee shall set ber, one librarian, and the Dean of Library Services or his/her rep- a date and time for the next meeting, with at least resentative. A circulation department representative will be a non- 10 days’ notice to the appellant. voting member. The library department head of the area from e. The appellant may appear in person at the hearing, which the appellant’s case originated may be invited to the pro- and is allowed one other person to appear on the ceedings. appellant’s behalf. Any evidence the appellant wishes to submit may be presented, provided it is I. The committee’s duties and responsibilities are: valid and relevant in respect to the appeal. a. To hear appeals of library fines and fees assessments f. If the appellant informs the Head of Access Services filed by library patrons. within a week of the hearing that he/she is not able b. To uphold or deny appeals, with decisions of the to attend for a justifiable reason, the Head of Access committee being final. Services may allow the appellant the opportunity to II. The chairperson and vice-chairperson shall be elected by appear at the next scheduled meeting. the committee membership. Duties and responsibilities g. If the appellant fails to appear at the first scheduled of the chairperson are: hearing without informing the Committee OR if a. To set a date and time to review the appeal; the the appellant is not present at the second scheduled appellant may appear before the committee to pres- hearing, the committee will make a decision based ent his/her case. on the information available. b. To notify appellant of the date, place, and time of h. The Head of Access Services, or designee, and the the hearing. appellant will be notified of the committee’s deci- c. To notify appellant of the committee’s decision. sion within three working days of the hearing. Copies will be distributed as follows: III. Committee rules: White—Committee; Yellow—Access Services; a. The committee shall meet in a designated location Pink—Appellant on a monthly basis, in conjunction with regularly scheduled Library Committee meetings if possible. All appeals, with the exception of those filed at or Appendix L near the end of the semester, will be heard within Meningococcal Disease – Meningitis 30 days of the filing date. Those filed near the end of the semester will be heard within 30 days of the Facts About Meningococcal Meningitis beginning of the following term. College students, particularly freshmen living in dormitories, b. All committee votes and deliberations will be held have a higher risk of getting this contagious disease. Each year, in strict confidence by all committee members. the disease strikes about 2,500 Americans and 10 to 15 percent of c. Decisions regarding appeals will be determined by them will die. Up to 20 percent of survivors have long-term dis- committee vote. A quorum of three members must abilities, such as brain damage, hearing loss, or limb amputations. be present to render a vote. If the chairperson is The disease can take one of two forms: swelling of the mem- absent, the vice-chairperson will preside. A simple branes that surround the brain and spinal cord, or the more dead- majority of those voting shall determine the deci- ly meningococcemia, an infection of the blood. Meningococcal sion. meningitis is caused by bacteria called Neisseria meningitidis. d. The committee will not be a collection or an enforcement agency. The committee’s decisions College Students at Special Risk will be to uphold or deny the appeal. Overall, cases of this disease among adolescents and young adults have increased by nearly 60 percent since the early 1990s. IV. Appeal procedures: Lifestyle factors common among college students seem to be a. Before an appeal is filed, a discussion with the Head linked to the disease: crowded living situations such as dormito- of Access Services, or a designee, should take place. ries, going to bars, smoking, and irregular sleep habits. Freshmen If an agreement cannot be reached, the patron may living in dormitories are up to six times more likely to get the dis- wish to file an appeal. ease than other people. b. The appeal may be filed in the Director’s office or the Access Services Department, using an appeals College Student Immunization Recommendations form provided. The patron record will be modified The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, American to show the fines/fees being appealed, and all holds College Health Association, and American Academy of Pediatrics and other limitations on library use will be removed recommend that: College students and their parents should be until the appeal is decided. told about the risk of meningococcal meningitis and the benefits c. The Dean of Library Services, or in his/her absence of immunization. The vaccine should be made available to stu- the Head of Access Services or designee, is required to submit all appeals to the chairperson of the com- dents who ask to be immunized. mittee within three working days after the appeal is filed. Find Out More d. The appeal shall be heard within 30 days of the date For more information about meningococcal meningitis and the of filing, except at the end of the term, as noted vaccine that can help prevent it, visit the following Web sites: 53 National Meningitis Association, sexual offenses have been violated, campus disciplinary action can www.nmaus.org be pursued. Campus disciplinary action can include suspension or dismissal from the university. A student charged with a sexual Meningitis Foundation of America, offense can be prosecuted under the Kentucky Penal Code and/or www.musa.org disciplined under the Code of Student Conduct. Even if the vic- American College Health Association, tim chooses not to prosecute, the university can pursue discipli- www.acha.org nary action at the request of the victim. It should be remembered that Morehead State University has an obligation to uphold the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, laws of the larger community of which it is a part. While the www.cdc.gov activities covered by the laws of the larger community and those covered by MSU’s Code of Student Conduct may overlap, it is For medical advice about the meningococcal vaccine, consult important to note that the community’s laws and MSU’s Code of your physician, college health service, or local public health Student Conduct operate independently and that they do not department. substitute one for another. Morehead State University may pursue enforcement of its own rules whether or not legal proceedings are Be Alert: Early Flu-Like Symptoms underway or may use information from third party sources, such Meningococcal meningitis is often misdiagnosed because its early as law enforcement agencies and the courts, to determine whether signs are much like those of the flu or migraines. Symptoms may University rules have been broken. At the request of the victim, include high fever, headache, stiff neck, confusion, nausea, vom- MSU will make every reasonable effort to change a victim’s aca- iting, and exhaustion. Later, after the disease has taken hold, a demic and living situation after an alleged sex offense. The victim rash may appear. If any of these symptoms are present and are will be notified of these options by University officials in the unusually sudden and severe, call a physician or the college stu- reporting and counseling process. dent health center. Don’t wait. When a sexual assault occurs: How Meningitis Is Spread If a person has been sexually assaulted, he/she should take one of The disease is spread through air droplets and direct contact with the following actions immediately. someone who’s infected. That includes: coughing, kissing, and 1. Report an incident occurring on campus to the sharing cigarettes, utensils, cups, or lip balm – anything an infect- University Police by calling 911 from on campus or 783- ed person touches with his or her mouth. Students can reduce 2035 from off campus. Report an incident occurring off their risk by considering vaccination and/or by not sharing certain campus by calling 911 to contact Morehead City Police, things: utensils, beverages, cigarettes, etc. Most cases occur in late Rowan County Sheriff, or Kentucky State Police as winter or early spring when college students are away at school. appropriate. 2. Contact a crisis counselor by calling the University Consider Vaccination Counseling Center at 783-2123, or after hours by call- Immunization can prevent up to 80 percent of meningococcal ing the University Police at 783-2035, and requesting to meningitis cases in adolescents and young adults: The vaccine is speak with a crisis counselor. safe and effective against four of the five types of the bacteria 3. Seek medical attention at the Caudill Health Clinic on responsible for meningococcal meningitis in the United States — campus or at the emergency room of St. Claire Regional and for the majority of cases in the college-age population. As Medical Center. with all vaccines, there may be minor reactions (pain and redness Victims should select the quickest and most appropriate option at the injection site or a mild fever). possible. It is important not to delay. Seeking help immediately is Information Source: National Meningitis Association critical. A crisis counselor will be able to: Disclaimer 1. Provide the immediate psychological support the victim The text presented on Meningitis is for informational purposes. needs. Do not use this information to diagnosis or treat a health prob- 2. Assure that the victim receives proper medical attention. lem. Consult your health care provider if you have any questions 3. Provide support to the victim if the victim chooses to or concerns in connection with information presented. report the crime to the University Police. Information is presented on vaccines so you can make an informed decision regarding vaccination. There are important reasons that the victim should receive imme- diate medical attention. A victim may be in shock and unaware Appendix M of the severity of physical injuries. Tests are administered that will alleviate fears about sexually transmitted diseases and pregnancy. Sexual assault Evidence will be collected which can be used if the victim choos- es to file charges. See “MSU Sexual Assault Resource Index” on Morehead State University will not tolerate sexual offenses in any the University Police Department Web site at www.morehead- form. Sexual offenses include indecent exposure, sexual miscon- state.edu/units/safety/sexres.html for additional information. duct, sexual abuse, sodomy, and rape, including acquaintance rape. (Source: Kentucky Penal Code, Chapter 510) Where there is probable cause to believe that university regulations prohibiting 54 Appendix N Consenting relationships: Consenting romantic and sexual relationships between Sexual harassment policy faculty/staff and student or between supervisor and employee are Purpose: a fact of the adult University community. Nevertheless, while To establish the University’s policy on sexual harassment and the such relationships are not forbidden, they may be deemed procedures for acting on claims of sexual harassment. unwise—especially in situations in which there is a power differ- ential between the superior and subordinate, as in a faculty mem- Application: ber’s power to confer grades, praise, etc. Therefore, all individuals This policy applies to all employees and students of the University are specifically warned against the possible costs of even an appar- including volunteers, guests, and subcontractors of the University. ently consenting relationship. A faculty/staff member who enters Nothing contained in this policy shall be construed to supplant or into a sexual relationship with a student or a supervisor with a modify existing laws of the Commonwealth of Kentucky and the subordinate, where a professional power differential exists, must United States. This policy shall not be used to remedy acts which realize that, if a charge of sexual harassment is made, it will be are crimes under the laws of the Commonwealth of Kentucky or exceedingly difficult to prove immunity on grounds of mutual the United States. consent. In other words, the University body charged with inves- tigating or adjudicating claims of sexual harassment may be Definition: expected to be somewhat unsympathetic to a defense based upon Sexual harassment (which includes harassment based upon gen- consent where the facts establish that a faculty/staff-student or der) violates the standards of civility of societal conduct, subverts supervisor-subordinate power differential exists. the mission of the University, and violates both state and federal Sanctions for violation of Morehead State University’s sexual laws and regulations. In its most serious forms, it may threaten harassment policy may include termination of employment with the careers of students, staff and faculty and will not be tolerated the University or, in the case of students, dismissal. Retaliation at Morehead State University. For the purposes of this policy, sex- against any complainant is prohibited and the sanctions for such ual harassment is defined as follows: retaliation may be as severe as the sanctions for perpetration of the sexual harassment itself. Unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature constitute Procedures for resolving sexual harassment complaints: sexual harassment when: The policies and procedures set forth herein constitute the exclu- 1. submission to such conduct is made either explicitly or sive remedy for sexual harassment at Morehead State University. implicitly a term or condition of an individual’s employ- Although the policy against sexual harassment is uniform ment or academic advancement; throughout the University, the procedures for resolving a com- 2. submission to or rejection of such conduct by an indi- plaint vary by the nature of the relationship between the com- vidual is used as the basis for employment decisions or plainant and the respondent and by whether the complainant academic decisions affecting such individual; chooses to try first to resolve matters through the informal proce- 3. such conduct has the purpose or effect of unreasonably dures outlined below. interfering with an individual’s work or academic per- Although the President of the University, as the chief executive formance or creating an intimidating, hostile, or offens- officer, is ultimately responsible for enforcement of University ive working or academic environment. policy, two individuals (and their designees) share the responsibil- ity as the primary persons for coordinating enforcement of the Because the mere allegation of sexual harassment may be devastat- sexual harassment policy promulgated herein. (Each official will ing to the careers and reputations of all parties, justice requires also have as an alternate designee, a person of the opposite gender. that nomenclature be uniform, that a clear policy concerning con- This will allow all complainants a choice of the gender to whom sensual relationships be established, and that a fair and well- one wishes to bring a complaint.) Depending upon the relation- understood procedure be adopted to carry out University policy. ship of the complainant and respondent, the officials responsible Although sexual harassment may occur between persons of the for enforcement of the sexual harassment policy are as follows: same University status, i.e., student-student, faculty-faculty, the most invidious form of sexual harassment is that which occurs a. Allegations of sexual harassment involving students when power inherent in a faculty member, administrator, or should be directed to the Dean of Students; supervisor’s relationship to students, advisees, or subordinates is b. Allegations of sexual harassment involving faculty/staff unfairly exploited; that is, where sexual harassment takes place in should be directed to the Affirmative Action Officer. part because of a power differential which occurs between faculty The chair of the Affirmative Action Committee may be and student or supervisor and subordinate. (Throughout this asked to assist with investigating the complaint if deemed policy, the term “faculty” or “supervisor” should be read to advisable. include any position of influence and/or authority.) Because of Should the complainant or respondent be one of the officials the volatile nature of a claim of sexual harassment, the procedures named above, the matter would be referred to the President for set forth below use the term “complainant” for the person making designation of an appropriate official to coordinate enforcement the claim of sexual harassment and “respondent” for the person of this sexual harassment policy. As often as is practicable, the against whom such claim is made. These terms should be used names of the officials and their alternate gender designees shall be throughout both the informal and formal procedures for resolv- published in the Eagle Student Handbook, The Trail Blazer, ing such claims to ensure the dignity of all parties. 55 Update, Handbook for Administrative, Professional, and Support within 20 working days. These times are only guidelines since the Staff, and other appropriate University publications. Because of complainant may abandon the informal process at any time. the changing nature of men and women in the workplace and the years of reinforcement of societal norms which resulted in work- Formal Complaint Procedure: place domination of women by men, it is quite probable that Should the complaint not be resolved on an informal basis, or some sexual harassment is unintentional or derives from igno- should the complainant choose directly the remedy of a Formal rance, lack of education, or general insensitivity. While the effect Sexual Harassment Complaint, the complainant must file a writ- on the complainant is the same whether the sexual harassment is ten statement with the appropriate official designated above. The intentional or not, part of the purpose of a sexual harassment pol- statement will be called a “Formal Sexual Harassment icy is to heighten awareness of the problem and seek education Complaint.” The complaint must be in writing and must contain, and sensitivity training for those who may engage in it uninten- at the minimum, the following facts: tionally. Also, there are circumstances in which misunderstand- ings develop and the necessity for formal action is obviated once 1. The name, address, and telephone number of the com- all of the facts become known. Therefore, all potential com- plainant. plainants are invited to use the following informal procedure to 2. The full name, address, and telephone number of the resolve sexual harassment complaints. However, it is not the respondent, if known. intent of Morehead State University to require any complainant 3. The date upon which the sexual harassment occurred or, to use informal means to remedy sexual harassment. Where a if continuing, the date upon which the harassment start- complainant feels that the informal process is futile, uncomfort- ed. able, or unnecessary, he/she may resort directly to the formal 4. The exact nature of the sexual harassment described in process set forth below. plain English. (It is not sufficient simply to state that one was verbally or physically harassed, nor is it accept- able to simply repeat the prohibitions against sexual Informal Complaint Procedure: harassment stated in the official University policy.) The To begin the informal procedure, the complainant should simply complainant may use as many paragraphs as he or she notify, orally or in writing, the Dean of Students or the wishes to explain in as much detail as possible the nature Affirmative Action Officer. The selected official should invite the of the harassment. complainant to meet (with the official or designee) at the earliest 5. The steps, if any, which were taken to stop the harass- possible time and the official should be sensitive to the fact that ment or resolve the problem. (It is not necessary that the meeting may need to take place after normal working hours any steps have been taken. The University recognizes so as to prevent disclosure to a supervisor or others. The official that some victims of sexual harassment may feel they should listen fully to the complaint and offer his/her services in have no viable options to stop the harassment.) resolving the complaint informally. The University will ensure 6. The names of any persons who the complainant believes that the officials designated to receive complaints will have had may have knowledge which would be helpful to the res- training in sexual harassment counseling and arbitration. The olution or understanding of the nature of the complaint. official (or designee) should offer several possible options 7. The names or titles of any persons who should not be described below. In any case, the option(s) chosen should be with contacted regarding the complaint without the express the complete approval of the complainant. Additionally, the com- permission of the complainant. plainant may drop the complaint at any time. Among the infor- 8. The nature of any immediate action which must be mal options available are: taken to protect the complainant from retaliation or fur- 1. The official should offer to talk directly with the respon- ther sexual harassment. dent (out of the presence of the complainant). 9. What ultimate action the complainant requests of the 2. If the respondent is a University employee, the official University; e.g., transfer of the complainant, dismissal or should offer to talk with the respondent’s supervisor up transfer of the respondent, etc. to and including the appropriate vice president. 10. The complaint must be signed by the complainant. 3. The official should offer the complainant the option of Each official is required to assist any prospective complainant in writing a letter to the respondent. The letter should be the completion of the complaint. It is the responsibility of the hand delivered or sent to the respondent at the respon- complainant to ensure that the complaint reaches the appropriate dent’s place of business (if employee) or residence (if stu- official, preferably by hand delivery by the complainant, so as to dent) by certified, return-receipt mail. The letter should assure receipt by the Dean of Students or the Affirmative Action give a factual account of what happened, a description of Officer (or their designees). The receiving official must then how the complainant feels about what happened, and determine if emergency action must be taken to protect the com- what corrective action should be taken. This informal plainant or respondent. After such actions are taken, the official technique may result in the official taking the action should begin to investigate the complaint. Throughout the inves- specified in options 1 and 2, above. tigation process, to the extent possible, confidentiality will be Unless the complainant exercises the “letter option,” it shall be maintained as to the identities of the parties. However, it must be expected that the resolution of the problem on an informal basis recognized by the complainant that anonymity cannot be main- shall be completed within 10 working days of notification. If the tained from the respondent. After the receiving official takes any letter option is used, the informal process should be completed necessary remedial action, a copy of the complaint will be hand- delivered to the respondent by the official. A copy of the com- 56 plaint will also be forwarded to the President. Within 10 work- Policy: ing days of receipt of the complaint, the respondent may serve an Morehead State University supports adherence to security poli- answer in written form to the official. A copy will be given to the cies, standards and procedures to protect its technology resources complainant and the President. After receipt of the response by from unauthorized, prohibited, accidental, intentional, or mali- the official, the official will have 15 working days to investigate cious modification, destruction, or disclosure. The protection of the claim pursuant to the instructions contained in the Sexual these technology resources relating to the conduct of business is a Harassment Investigation Handbook. At the end of that time, the basic management responsibility. official will render such findings and report as the facts warrant. A copy of the report will be provided to the parties and the Definitions: President. If the official believes the claim to be frivolous, he/she Technology user: shall so state and, if the President concurs, the claim will be dis- missed as a final action by the President pursuant to state and fed- Morehead State University employees, students, directors eral law. If not dismissed as frivolous, the claim may end at this officers, volunteers, and holders of sponsored guest accounts, point with the implementation of the sanctions or other relief rec- including all persons providing contractor services to ommended to the President. If either party disagrees, a hearing Morehead State University, who use, process or store com- may be requested—said hearing to be conducted by an ad hoc puterized data relevant to University business and to technol- committee entitled “Sexual Harassment Grievance Committee.” ogy resources made available to individuals to assist in the The committee shall consist of six members, five voting members pursuit of educational goals. and a chair who will vote only in case of a tie. The committee shall consist of three men and three women selected by the Technology resources: President from slates of four each submitted by the Faculty Include, but are not limited to, University data files, soft- Senate, Staff Congress, and Student Government Association. ware, computers, networks, e-mail, telephone systems, voice Other than the gender requirement, the President may select any mail systems, and cable television systems. number from any of the slates, provided there is at least one mem- ber of the committee from complainant’s representative group Authorized access: and one member from respondent’s representative group; i.e., if complainant is a student, there must be at least one student mem- Permission granted to a technology user by a data custodian ber on the committee. Unless the parties otherwise agree, the and/or appropriate supervisor to access technology resources hearing before the committee will take place within 30 working for instructional, educational, research, or employment-relat- days of the formation of the committee. The proceedings will be ed responsibilities. Authorized access may be granted tape-recorded. A quorum of four members is required. The only through, but not limited to, the issuance of passwords or keys witnesses who may be heard are the parties, who will be sworn by to a technology resource. a notary public. Any additional evidence either side wishes to submit may be submitted in writing provided that sufficient rea- University need: sons exist as to why such documents were not given to the inves- Includes, but is not limited to, University administration’s tigating official and provided that such documents are submitted determination that probable cause exists that computer secu- to the opposite party and the committee within five working days rity laws, University policies, standards or regulations have prior to the hearing. been or are being violated. Need may also include the retrieval of official University correspondence or information The committee shall have five working days, exclusive of the day received electronically by an employee during an extended of hearing, within which to render its report. A copy will be sent absence from duty. to the President, the complainant, and the respondent. The report will be recommendatory to the President. The President Data custodian: shall then render a decision within 10 working days after receiv- ing the report and recommendations from the Sexual Harassment MSU employee assigned management responsibility for Grievance Committee. If the decision substantiates the claim oversight of official University data that could include but is made by the complainant, the decision (not the investigative not limited to student records, financial records, personal report) will be forwarded to the Director of Human Resources records alumni records, inventory or facility information. and appropriate supervisors. The investigative report will be kept For example, the Registrar is that Data Custodian for official in the Affirmative Action Officer’s files. student records maintained on the University’s student infor- mation system. Prohibited conduct: Appendix O Technology Security Policy - Policy PG-55 The following conduct is prohibited (this list is not intended to be all inclusive): Purpose: To establish the general standards of conduct expected of 1. Copying University-owned or licensed software or Morehead State University administrators, faculty, staff, students, University-owned data to another computer system for members of the Board of Regents, volunteers, and sponsored personal or external use without prior written approval guests using University technology resources. by the University and/or licensee.

57 2. Attempting to copy or modify University-owned or Administrative data base managers and data custodians licensed software or official University-owned data files have primary responsibility for insuring that access to without prior written approval by the data custodian or data in the modules under their control and responsibil- other individual or office responsible for its mainte- ity is restricted to those people with authorized access. nance. 2. The flow of information/data shall be protected from 3. Attempting to damage or disrupt operation of comput- unauthorized access or prohibited conduct which could ing equipment, data communications equipment, or have serious adverse, economic, legal, or personal conse- data communication lines. Unauthorized capture of quence. network traffic from the local area network or backbone. 3. University computer-based information and equipment 4. Using University technology resources for purposes shall be reserved for the official educational and admin- other than those intended by granting access to these istrative/ business goals of Morehead State University. technology resources to unauthorized persons, even if 4. Requests for official University information in electron- those persons are members of the University communi- ic format from non-University personnel shall be routed ty. through the appropriate supervisory chain of command 5. Using University technology resources in external con- to assure conformance to privacy, security standards, and sulting unless authorized in accordance with University the Commonwealth of Kentucky Open Records Act policy and procedures. Technology users may not use and/or the Freedom of Information Act. This excludes University technology resources to advertise for any requests for electronic information from library holdings commercial purposes. available through the University library system(s). 6. Using University technology resources in external self- 5. Technology resource access is based on judicious and employment activities unless authorized in accordance responsible use. Technology resources are valuable, and with University policy and procedures. their abuse can have a serious impact on everyone who 7. Failing to protect an account from unauthorized access uses those resources. by sharing of user id’s and associated passwords or delib- erately leaving a logged in account unattended. Monitoring/Management: 8. Installing illegal software, as defined by the official soft- To properly maintain and manage the University computer pro- ware license agreement, on MSU computer equipment. grams, databases, files, and e-mail records, the University may 9. Using MSU technology resources to gain unauthorized exercise its right to inspect, record, transfer, and/remove all infor- access to other technology resources or in the commis- mation contained therein that is in conflict with University poli- sion of any illegal activity (criminal or intellectual prop- cies, standards, or regulations and take other appropriate action if erty violations) or violation of any regulations specified inadequate, unauthorized or improper usage is determined. in the Personnel Policies or the Eagle Student Handbook. However, such inspection, recording or removing could also be 10. Sending e-mail with false return addresses or id’s. done on the basis of University need. Any access of a technology 11. Harassing any user by sending unwanted messages. user’s e-mail or other electronic records by an Information 12. Operating an unauthorized server. Technology or Internal Audit staff member shall be done only at 13. Failing to protect an account from unauthorized access. the request of, or with prior written approval by, the technology 14. Sending chain mail to unauthorized or unsolicited mass user, a vice president, University General Counsel, or the mailings. President. The University has the right to extend, limit, restrict, 15. Attempting access or accessing unauthorized technolo- or deny access to its technology resources. Morehead State gy resources. University is the owner of the e-mail system and all mail that resides on those systems. Scope: This policy applies to all Morehead State University technology Notification: users. It is expected that technology users will cooperate with To the extent practical, University employees, officers, directors, each other so as to promote the most effective use of technology students, volunteers, and sponsored guests will be made aware resources and will respect each other’s ownership of work even that their electronic communications may be inspected within the though it is in electronic rather than printed form. Individuals guidelines of this policy. and organizations will be held no less accountable for their actions involving technology resources than they would be in the protec- Violations: tion of other University property and situations. Suspected violations of computer security laws, University poli- cies, standards, or regulations shall be reported at once to the Administration of Policy: Senior Director for Information Technology and the Director of The Office of Information Technology is responsible for the Internal Audits. Those found to have violated the technology maintenance of this policy. security policy or other policies regarding technology usage may have their electronic access suspended and/or be suspended from Standards: employment with or without pay or be dismissed from employ- All technology users shall adhere to the following standards: ment, enrollment, or association with the University is accordance 1. Every effort shall be made to restrict technology with University policies. The University reserves the right to resources to those people with authorized access. impose charges for the expenses incurred in such actions.

58 Copyright Infringement: sibilities for the deployment of wireless services and the adminis- There is potential for significant liability for an individual and the tration of the wireless data radio spectrum at MSU. The docu- University if a student shares copyrighted materials without ment describes how wireless technologies are to be deployed, approval from the copyright owner. University technology administered, and supported at MSU. UAR 400.01 resources are subject to University discretion and all federal, state, may be viewed on MSU’s Web site at and local laws governing accessibility, appropriate and timely con- www.moreheadstate.edu/uar tent, intellectual property, obscenity, non-discrimination, defama- tion, and copyright, trademark, and licensing regulations. The Appendix P University, acting in its role as an Internet Service Provider and in conformance with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act, is The return of Title IV funds if a student withdraws required to respond immediately to notifications of violations of from Morehead State University legal or contractual requirements. When a student who receives financial aid withdraws from the The University has developed the following procedure for han- University, a determination must be made as to how much, if any, dling notifications involving students: of the federal and/or institutional funds must be returned. The date used to calculate refunds or repayments is the date the stu- 1. When the Office of Information Technology (OIT) dent officially notified the school of the intent to withdraw, or the receives a notification, OIT immediately disables access midpoint of the term for which the student had been charged if to the port in the room corresponding to the IP address the student did not notify the school or begin the withdrawal and notifies the Dean of Students.* The OIT will then process. For students who receive Title IV funds (federal financial send a response to the copyright holder indicating that assistance) and withdraw during a term of enrollment, the the University has taken immediate action. amount of financial aid they have earned up to that point is deter- 2. The Dean of Students then contacts the individual(s) mined by a specific formula. If a student receives less assistance living in the room via mail informing the individual(s) than the amount they earned at the time of withdrawal, they will of the seriousness of the actions and indicates that the be able to receive any additional funds due them. If a student student(s) must disable or remove the sharing software receives more assistance than they earned at the time of withdraw- from his/her computer and pay a reconnection fee al, the excess funds must be returned to the appropriate federal ($50 - first offense, $100 - second offense, and $200 for program(s). The amount of assistance a student earns is deter- all other offenses). When the student(s) have removed mined on a pro-rata basis. Pro-rata refund calculations apply to the software, he/she should contact the OIT to pay the any student who is attending this institution and withdraws with- designated reconnection fee. in 60 percent into the term of enrollment for which the student 3. Upon payment of the designated reconnection fee, OIT has received Title IV federal financial aid. Once a student has will re-enable the port and scan the port to confirm that completed more than 60 percent of the term of enrollment, all of the software is no longer running. their Title IV financial aid has been earned. If a student receives 4. Any repeat offenders may be subject to additional excess funds that must be returned, the school must return a por- restrictions by the University. tion to the appropriate federal program(s) of the excess equal to 5. In addition to University sanctions, students may also be the lesser of: subject to criminal prosecution for violation of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). l The institutional charges multiplied by the unearned percentage of the student’s funds, or Students who have questions concerning the issues in this policy l The entire amount of the excess funds. should contact the Dean of Students at 783-2014 or the Senior Director of Information Technology at 783-2068. If the school is not required to return all of the excess funds, the student must return the remaining amount. Any loan funds that Policy Updates: a student must return, the student (or parent for PLUS loan) Technology policies are constantly evolving. Readers should will repay in accordance with the terms of the promissory note. review the current policies and other useful information on the IT The student will make scheduled payments to the holder of the Web page at: www.moreheadstate.edu/units/it. loan over a period of time.

* Network Reconnection Fee: If a student is responsible for returning grant funds, they do not have to return the full amount. The law provides that students Morehead State University reserves the right to disconnect any who have to repay grant assistance, due to withdrawal, are not data port that it deems is being used in violation of PG-55 – required to return 50 percent of the grant assistance. Any amount Technology Security Polity. Upon notification of this violation, that a student is required to return is a grant overpayment and the the user will be required to comply with the terms of action the school will make arrangements with the student to repay the violation requires and pay a reconnection fee of $50 for the first funds. If students or parents believe that individual circumstances occurrence, $100 for the second occurrence, and $200 for the warrant exceptions from the published policy and wish to appeal, third and any following occurrences. they may contact the Vice President for Student Life. If students who received financial aid are considering a withdrawal, they may Wireless Network Policy and Procedure: contact the Office of Accounting and Budgetary Control to dis- University Administrative Regulation (UAR) 400.01 sets forth cuss the possible refund/repayment of financial aid funds. the policy for using wireless data technologies and assigns respon- 59 Appendix Q Failure to appeal an assessment within this time frame will render an appeal invalid. Each assessment must be Traffic Appeals Committee appealed separately. The Traffic Appeals Committee is an ad hoc committee appoint- B. The Chief of Police is expected to submit all appeals to ed by the Vice President for Student Life. be decided to the committee. C. Written appeals will be acted on by the committee at The committee’s duties and responsibilities are: regularly scheduled meetings. Decisions will be rendered 1. To facilitate appeals of University traffic assessments without personal hearings. brought by persons in the University community (facul- D. Appeals acted upon will be handled as follows: ty, staff, and students) who have been assessed fines for 1. Appeal is upheld—Chief of Police is notified to parking violations as owners and/or operators of motor refund the assessment and properly notify the vehicles. appellant. 2. To set a date and time for the appeals to be reviewed. 2. Appeal is denied—Assessment is returned to the 3. To uphold or deny appeals based solely on the merit of Chief of Police for proper notification of the appel- the case in accordance with the current year MSU Motor lant and collection of the assessment. Notifications Vehicle Regulations. Only officer error (no offense com- shall be sent by campus mail or U.S. mail within a mitted) or extreme mitigating circumstances (e.g., veri- reasonable time after the decision is made. fiable emergencies such as medical emergencies or fami- ly emergencies) may be considered when upholding an Appendix R appeal. Ignorance of the rules is not a valid excuse. The decision of the committee is final and may be referred Deadly weapons/destructive devices policy back to the committee for a second consideration only Possession or storage of a deadly weapon, destructive device or by the Vice President for Student Life. fireworks in any form is prohibited on any Morehead State Part I. Committee Operating Rules: University campus or in any facility owned, leased, or operated by the University. This includes University housing, University A. The committee meets as required to hear appeals filed parking areas, and private vehicles parked or operated either on with the Traffic Office. campus or at any off-campus facility owned, leased, or operated B. All committee votes and deliberations will be held in by the University. This policy shall not apply to police officers or strict confidence by committee members in the best federal agents authorized to carry weapons by their governmental interest of all parties concerned. agency. This policy also shall not apply to ROTC equipment and C. Decisions regarding appeals will be determined by com- University weapons used for marksmanship competition. The mittee vote. A quorum of two members must be pres- University’s Chief of Police may grant exceptions to this policy in ent to render a vote. Majority vote determines a deci- writing for the convenience of the University. sion. If only two members are present and they cannot reach agreement, that appeal shall be carried over to the “Deadly weapon” as defined by Kentucky Statute and applied in next meeting. this policy is: D. The committee is not a collection or an enforcement a. any weapon from which a shot, readily capable of pro- agency. The committee’s decision will be to uphold or ducing death or serious physical injury, may be dis- deny the appeal of the traffic assessment. charged; c. any knife other than a normal pocket or hunting knife; Part II. Appeal Procedure: d. billy, nightstick, or club; A. The appeal must be filed on the Traffic Appeals Form by e. blackjack or slapjack; the person who has received the University traffic assess- f. nunchaku karate stick; ment for a parking violation at the Traffic Office in g. shuriken or death star; and Room 100, Laughlin Health Building. Appeals must be h. artificial knuckles made from metal, plastic, or similar filed within 10 calendar days after the assessment has hard material. [Reference: KRS 500.080 (4)] been issued. The appeal form must remain in the Traffic A “destructive device” means any explosive, incendiary or poison Office. The appellant may wish to discuss the assess- gas bomb, grenade, mine, rocket, missile, or similar device, ment with the Chief of Police to determine if a decision including the unassembled components from which such a device can be reached that is acceptable to both parties. If the can be made. [Reference: KRS 237.030 (1)] decision of the Chief of Police in regard to the assess- ment is not acceptable to the appellant, the appellant Independent of criminal charges, a student determined to have may wish to appeal the assessment to the Traffic Appeals violated this policy is guilty of misconduct and subject to discipli- Committee. The appellant is not required to discuss the nary action up to and including dismissal under the Student assessment with the Chief of Police. The appellant may Conduct Code. also file the appeal at the Traffic Office for forwarding to the committee without discussion with the Chief of Police. The appellant, following either one of the two procedures stated above, is required to file the appeal within 10 days after the issuance of the assessment. 60