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2014-2015

student handbook Office of the Dean of Students overview | compliance statements and notifications student resources | policies and procedures | student conduct code residential guidelines | clubs and organizations Table of Contents 1

This handbook contains many of the policies and procedures for students at Fairfield University . Message to Students ...... 8 In addition, this handbook contains information about Fairfield’s history, mission, and culture, as well as a number of the services and resources which are available to students . Fairfield University Overview Mission ...... 9 The policies contained in this handbook are applicable to all students – undergraduate, graduate, Fairfield University Overview ...... 10 and part-time – of Fairfield University, and students are responsible for being aware of these Diversity Vision Statement ...... 10 policies and following them accordingly . The student conduct code applies to students both on Seal of the University ...... 10 and off campus, as responsible behavior is expected of Fairfield students wherever they may be . Motto of the University ...... 11 Enrollment at Fairfield University implies acceptance of these policies and procedures and makes Patron Saint ...... 11 them binding on all Fairfield students . Color ...... 11 Nickname/Mascot ...... 11 The provisions of this handbook are not to be regarded as an irrevocable contract between Alma Mater ...... 11 . Fairfield University and its students . The University reserves the right to change any provision or Fight Songs ...... 11 requirement at any time . Any such revisions will be posted to the online version of the Student Presidents of Fairfield University ...... 12 Handbook located at www .fairfield .edu/studenthandbook . Jesuit Colleges and Universities ...... 12. . Compliance Statements and Notifications Campus Sex Crimes Prevention Act ...... 13 Web Resources: Drug-Free Schools and Campuses Act ...... 13 Equity in Athletics Disclosure Act (EADA) ...... 13. Graduation and Retention Rates ...... 13 Fairfield University ...... www .fairfield .edu Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA) ...... 13 (athletics) ...... www.fairfieldstags.com Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act . . . . .13 Non-Discrimination Statement ...... 13 My .Fairfield ...... my . .Fairfield .edu Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) Annual Notice ...... 14 StagCard Online Office ...... www.stagcardonline.com Financial Aid Policies ...... 15 Bookstore ...... www.fairfield.edu/bookstore Peer-to-Peer File Sharing ...... 15 Tuition and Fees ...... 15 at Harbor Yard ...... www.arenaatharboryard.com Grievance Process Complaints ...... 15 Students 411 ...... www.fairfield.edu/students Student Resources Academic Policies and Resources ...... 17 Academic Support and Retention ...... 17 Selected Publications of Policie s and Procedure s: Advancement - Fairfield Fund and Special Gifts ...... 17 Alumni Relations ...... 17 Publication Published by Arts and Culture ...... 18 Athletics ...... 18 Student Handbook Office of the Dean of Students Barone Campus Center ...... 19 ATM ...... 19 Undergraduate Catalog, Graduate Catalogs Office of the Academic Vice President Commuter Lounge ...... 19 College of Arts & Sciences Dining ...... 19 Dolan School of Business Food Service Meal Plan ...... 19 School of Nursing Game Room ...... 19 School of Engineering Information Desk ...... 19 Graduate School of Education & Allied Professions Mailroom ...... 19 StagCard Accountant Management Center (PHIL) ...... 20 Tuition and Fee Schedule Office of the University Bursar Stag Spirit Shop ...... 20 Bookstore ...... 20 Student-Athlete Handbook Departments of Athletics & Recreation Bursar ...... 20 Club Sports Manual Campus Ministry ...... 20 Career Planning Center ...... 21 Conference & Event Management ...... 21 Traffic and Parking Brochure Department of Public Safety Counseling & Psychological Services ...... 21 2 Table of Contents Table of Contents 3

Dining Services ...... 22 Dining Hall Access and Use ...... 36 Disability Support Services ...... 22 Electronic Devices ...... 36 Early Learning Center ...... 22 Emergency Notification System (StagAlert) ...... 36 Employment Opportunities ...... 22 Non-Discrimination and Harassment Policy ...... 36 Facilities Management ...... 23 Policy Statement ...... 36 Financial Aid ...... 23 Discrimination ...... 36 Graduate Student Life ...... 23 Harassment ...... 37 Health Center ...... 23 Scope ...... 37 Information Technology Services ...... 24 Relationship with Academic Freedom and Freedom of Expression ...... 37 ITS4U Technology Help Desk ...... 24 Prohibited Conduct ...... 37 Computer Labs ...... 24 Discrimination ...... 37 Personal Computers ...... 24 Harassment ...... 37 Levee ...... 25 Sexual Harassment ...... 38 Library ...... 25 Procedures for Resolution of Claims of Discrimination or Harassment ...... 38 Media Center and Campus Television ...... 25 Complaints of Discrimination or Harassment Against a Student, My .Fairfield Portal ...... 25 Student Group, or Student Organization ...... 38 Payroll Office ...... 25 Informal Complaint Procedure ...... 38 Public Safety ...... 25 Formal Complaint Procedure ...... 38 Quick Center for the Arts ...... 26 Complaints of Discrimination or Harassment Against the University, Recreation ...... 26 a Member of the Faculty, Staff, or Administration ...... 39 Registrar ...... 26 Informal Complaint Procedure ...... 39 Residence Life ...... 27 Formal Complaint Procedure ...... 40 Shuttle ...... 27 Bias Response ...... 40 Sports Clubs and Intramurals ...... 27 Health Immunizations ...... 40 StagCard ...... 27 Health Insurance ...... 40 StagCard Accounts ...... 28 Identification Cards ...... 41 StagPrint/WEPA ...... 28 Inclement Weather Notification ...... 41 Adding StagBucks ...... 28 Information Security Statement ...... 41 StagsTV ...... 28 Intoxicated Student Policy ...... 42 Student Diversity Programs ...... 28 Medical Amnesty Student Policy ...... 43 Student Involvement ...... 29 Memorials ...... 43 Student Programs & Leadership Development ...... 29 Missing Persons ...... 43 Study Abroad ...... 30 Official Communication ...... 44 Telephone Service ...... 30 . Parental Notification Policy ...... 44 Tuition Insurance ...... 30 Parking and Vehicle Registration ...... 44 Writing Center ...... 30 Personal Property Insurance ...... 45 WVOF ...... 31 Photo Permission ...... 45 Posting and Distribution ...... 45 Policies and Procedures Reporting Deaths, Emergencies, or Illnesses ...... 46 Academic Policies ...... 32 Deaths ...... 46 Administrative Policies ...... 32 Emergencies ...... 46 Assembly on Campus ...... 32 Illnesses ...... 46 Class Attendance ...... 32 Leaving Campus ...... 46 Absences from Class, Examinations, or Quizzes ...... 32 Notifying Professors/Instructors ...... 47 Released Time ...... 33 Excused Absences ...... 47 Athletics ...... 33 Sexual Misconduct Policy ...... 47 Others ...... 33 Statement of Intent ...... 47 Change of Address ...... 33 Title IX Compliance Notice ...... 47 Computer Systems Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) ...... 33 Definitions ...... 47 Guiding Principles ...... 33 Offenses and Jurisdiction ...... 48 Responsibilities ...... 34 Options for Complainants of Sexual Misconduct ...... 49 Administration ...... 35 Flow Chart for Incident Reporting ...... 50. Contracts ...... 35 Incident Reporting ...... 51 4 Table of Contents Table of Contents 5

Title IX Sexual Misconduct Complaint, Investigations, and Disciplinary Proceedings . . . . 54 Off-Campus Misconduct ...... 67 Education and Other Preventative Initiatives ...... 56 Right to Privacy ...... 68 Special Accommodations Policy ...... 56 Sexual Assault, Rape, or Misconduct ...... 68 Documentation ...... 56 Solicitation ...... 68 Process ...... 57 Smoking ...... 68 Appeals ...... 57 Study Abroad ...... 68 StagCard Cardholder Agreements ...... 58 Theft ...... 68 Obtaining a StagCard ...... 58 Unauthorized Entry ...... 68 Lost or Stolen Cards ...... 58 Weapons, Knives, Firearms, Fireworks, and Projectiles ...... 68 Liability for Illegitimate Use of Accounts ...... 58 Student Conduct Process ...... 69 Privacy/Disclosure of Account Information to Third Parties ...... 58 Reports of Incident (ROI) ...... 69 Documentation of Account Activity ...... 58 Hearing Bodies ...... 69 Insufficient Funds/Off-line Transactions/Negative Balances ...... 58 Flow Chart of the Student Conduct Process ...... 70 Refunds ...... 59 Office of the Dean of Students ...... 72 Debit Accounts ...... 59 Stag Explorers ...... 72 . Dining Dollars ...... 59 StagSmart ...... 72 Error Resolution Procedure ...... 59 Restorative Mentoring ...... 72 Inactive Accounts ...... 59 Student Conduct Board ...... 72 Daily Limits ...... 59 Student Conduct Board Hearing Procedures ...... 73 Change of Terms ...... 59 Discrimination, Harassment & Sexual Misconduct (DHSM) Board ...... 73 Damaged Cards ...... 59 Peer Conduct Board ...... 74 Student Surveys and Data Collection Policy ...... 59 Peer Mediation ...... 74. . Surveillance ...... 60 Appeals ...... 74 Use of Campus Facilities ...... 60 Student Rights ...... 74 Conditions for Usage ...... 60 Rights of the Accused ...... 74 Use of Fairfield Directories and Mailing Lists ...... 61 Rights of the Complainant ...... 75 Use of Fairfield University Trade Names, Trademarks, or Logos ...... 61 Student Conduct Records ...... 75 Voter Registration ...... 61 Sanctions ...... 76 . State and Federal Alcohol and Drug Laws ...... 77 State Law ...... 77 Student Conduct Code Federal Law ...... 78 Introduction ...... 62 Finding Help with Regard to Alcohol, Drugs, Eating Disorders, or Gambling ...... 78 Standards of Conduct ...... 62 Aiding, Abetting, or Complicity ...... 62 Residential Guidelines Alcohol Policy ...... 62 . Introduction ...... 80 General Guidelines for Alcohol-Related Infractions ...... 63 Residency Requirements (Undergraduate students) ...... 80 Arson, Fire Alarms, and Emergency Equipment ...... 64 Changing from Commuter Status to Resident Status ...... 81 Assault, Threat of Force, Bodily Harm, and Fighting Policy ...... 64 Changing from Resident Status to Commuter Status ...... 81 Communication with University Personnel ...... 65 Residency Requirements (Graduate students) ...... 81 Compliance with Requests or Directives ...... 65 Staff ...... 81 Damage to Property/Vandalism ...... 65 Special Housing Accommodations Policy ...... 82 Dining Hall ...... 65 Residential Guidelines and Procedures ...... 82 Disorderly or Disruptive Conduct ...... 66 Absence from Student Residences ...... 82 Drug Policy ...... 66 Alterations to Student Residences ...... 82 Standard Sanctions for Drug-related Infractions ...... 66 Bicycles and Sports Equipment ...... 82 Prescription Drugs ...... 66. . Candles ...... 82 Gambling ...... 66 Cell Phones and Emergency Phones ...... 82 Guest Policy ...... 66 Christmas and Holiday Decorations ...... 83 Harassment ...... 66 Computer Network Connections ...... 83 Hazing ...... 67 Damages ...... 83 Indecent Conduct ...... 67 Electrical Appliances ...... 83 Internet Communications ...... 67 Entertaining in Residence Halls ...... 83 Misrepresentation or False Information ...... 67 Entertaining/Socializing in Townhouses and Apartments ...... 83 . 6 Table of Contents Table of Contents 7

Bands ...... 83 Policies and Procedures for Student Organizations Social Gatherings/Parties with or without Alcohol ...... 83 Advisors ...... 101 Furnishings ...... 84 Bank Accounts ...... 101 Gaming Equipment ...... 84 Budget and Financial Procedures ...... 101 Guest Policy ...... 84 Contracts ...... 102 Keys or Key Cards ...... 85 Co-Sponsorship Policy ...... 102 Laundry ...... 85 Eligibility ...... 102 Light Bulbs ...... 85 E-mail and Web Sites ...... 102 Lockouts ...... 85 Event Procedures ...... 102. Lounges ...... 85 Alcohol ...... 102 Maintenance Requests ...... 85 Dining Services ...... 102 . Musical Instruments ...... 85. Event Evaluation and Assessment ...... 102 Occupancy ...... 85 Event Registration ...... 103 Pets ...... 85 Event Supervision ...... 103 Projection of Objects ...... 85 Maintenance and Custodial Services ...... 103 Quiet/Courtesy Hours ...... 85 Off-Campus Events ...... 103 Refrigerators ...... 86 Programming Assistance ...... 103 Roofs ...... 86 Printing and/or Graphic Design ...... 103 Roommate Conflict ...... 86. . Public Attendance ...... 103 Room/Residence Changes ...... 86 Public Safety ...... 104 Room/Residence Inspections ...... 86. Room or Space Reservations ...... 104 Safety and Security ...... 86 Sound, Lighting, and Media Equipment ...... 104 . Locking Doors ...... 86 Tickets and Money Storage ...... 104 Access to Residence Halls and Apartment Complexes ...... 86 Transportation ...... 104 Screens/Window Locks ...... 86 Fraternities, Sororities, or Ritualized Organizations ...... 105 Smoke Detectors ...... 87 Fundraising Procedures ...... 105 Student Residence Entry ...... 87 Misconduct and Disciplinary Actions ...... 105 Student Residence Search ...... 87 Probation ...... 105 Thermometers ...... 87 Suspension of Recognition ...... 105 Vacation Periods ...... 87 Termination of Recognition ...... 105 Vending Machines ...... 88. New Student Organizations ...... 106 Windows/Doors ...... 88 Open Membership ...... 106 Agreements Organization Size ...... 106 Residence Hall and Meal Plan Agreement ...... 89 Non-Duplicative ...... 106 Apartment and Townhouse Agreement ...... 93 Constitution ...... 106 Advisor ...... 106 Clubs and Organizations Compliance with University Policy ...... 106 Introduction ...... 98 Review and Approval Process ...... 106 Council of Student Organizations (COSO) ...... 98 Publicity Policy ...... 106 Fairfield University Student Association (FUSA) ...... 98 Residence Halls and Apartment Complex ...... 107 Inter-Residential Housing Association (IRHA) ...... 99 Townhouses ...... 107 Residential Community Councils (RCC) ...... 99 Academic and Administrative Buildings ...... 107 Clubs and Organizations ...... 99 . Barone Campus Center ...... 107 Academic and General Interest ...... 99 Mailboxes ...... 107 Honor Societies ...... 100 Off Campus ...... 107 Representative Organizations ...... 100 Recognized Student Organizations ...... 107 Service or Liturgical Organizations ...... 100 Religious or Spiritual Activities/Organizations ...... 107. Arts ...... 100 Responsibilities and Privileges ...... 107 Media ...... 101 Speaker Policy ...... 108 Spirit Clubs ...... 101 Travel Policy ...... 109 Sport Clubs ...... 101 Graduate Students ...... 101 Fairfield University Overview

8 Message to Students Fairfield University Overview 9 Message to Students Fairfield University overview

Mission and to convey conclusions persuasively in written and spoken word . Equally essential to liberal educa- Dear Students, Fairfield University, founded by the , tion is the development of the esthetic dimension is a coeducational institution of higher learning On behalf of the Office of the Dean of Students, I would like to welcome you to Fairfield University . of human nature, the power to imagine, to intuit, to whose primary objectives are to develop the creative Whether you are a student from our newest class, the Class of 2018, or a returning or graduate student, create, and to appreciate . In its fullest sense, liberal intellectual potential of its students and to foster education initiates students at a mature level into there is a great sense of renewal that accompanies the beginning of each academic year and I encour- in them ethical and religious values and a sense of their culture, its past, its present, and its future . age you to take part in the many enriching and exciting educational opportunities available at Fairfield . social responsibility . Jesuit education, which began Jesuit institutions such as Fairfield University view learning as a dynamic experience, one that takes in 1547, is committed today to the service of faith, Fairfield recognizes that learning is a lifelong pro- place within the unique interplay between curricular and co-curricular experiences . Along those lines, of which the promotion of justice is an absolute cess and sees the education which it provides as the the Office of the Dean of Students is just one of many offices within the Division of Student Affairs that is requirement . foundation upon which its students may continue to here to assist you in making those important connections and succeeding in all your endeavors on cam- build within their chosen areas of scholarly study or Fairfield is Catholic in both tradition and spirit . It professional development . It also seeks to foster in pus . That is our commitment to living and learning, and to you, the students of our school . celebrates the God-given dignity of every human its students a continuing intellectual curiosity and person . As a Catholic university it welcomes those of The Student Handbook applies to all students of Fairfield University . In addition to the policies, proce- a desire for self-education which will extend to the all beliefs and traditions who share its concerns for dures, and residency and meal plan agreements contained herein, this Handbook provides a wealth of broad range of areas to which they have been intro- scholarship, justice, truth and freedom, and it values information about services and resources available to you . When you enroll at Fairfield University, your duced in their studies . the diversity which their membership brings to the enrollment implies that you accept and agree to comply with the entire contents of the Handbook, and University community . As a community of scholars, Fairfield gladly joins that you agree to be bound by all policies, procedures, and agreements set forth herein . For that reason, in the broader task of expanding human knowl- you should read and familiarize yourself with this Handbook and make use of it over the course of the Fairfield educates its students through a variety edge and deepening human understanding, and to of scholarly and professional disciplines . All of its academic year . The Student Handbook may be revised from time to time during the academic year . Any this end it encourages and supports the scholarly schools share a liberal and humanistic perspective such revisions will be posted to the online version of the Student Handbook located at www .fairfield .edu/ research and artistic production of its faculty and and a commitment to excellence . Fairfield encour- studenthandbook . students . ages a respect for all the disciplines – their similari- Fairfield University is your school, your community, and your home . When we speak of a Fairfield educa- ties, their differences, and their interrelationships . In Fairfield has a further obligation to the wider com- tion, we often make reference to the concept of a holistic learning process . We are interested in students’ particular, in its undergraduate schools it provides munity of which it is a part, to share with its neigh- needs, well-being, and formation, both within and outside the classroom, and you will see collaborative all students with a broadly based general educa- bors its resources and its special expertise for the practices and programs that support this interest . Additionally, my office is committed to the holistic tion curriculum with a special emphasis on the betterment of the community as a whole . Faculty development of all students in a manner consistent with Jesuit ideology, which seeks to develop men and traditional humanities as a complement to the more and students are encouraged to participate in the specialized preparation in disciplines and profes- women who know themselves, advocate for others, and are invested in serving the broader community . larger community through service and academic sions provided by the major programs . Fairfield is activities . But most of all, Fairfield serves the wider We expect students to respect each other and the community in which they now belong . In addition to also committed to the needs of society for liberally community by educating its students to be socially promulgating the Code of Conduct and many other policies contained in this Handbook, the Office of educated professionals . It meets the needs of its stu- aware and morally responsible persons . the Dean of Students serves informational functions as well . As I often say to students, if you have a ques- dents to assume positions in this society through its Fairfield University values each of its students as an tion and are not sure where to go for an answer, the Office of the Dean of Students is generally a good undergraduate and graduate professional schools individual with unique abilities and potential, and it place to start! and programs . respects the personal and academic freedom of all Over the next academic year, I encourage you to make the most out of your Fairfield University educa- A Fairfield education is a liberal education, char- its members . At the same time, it seeks to develop tion by embracing our diverse community . Your presence and contributions to our community are what acterized by its breadth and depth . It offers oppor- a greater sense of community within itself, a sense make Fairfield such a special place . I look forward to making your acquaintance either at Orientation or tunities for individual and common reflection, and that all of its members belong to and are involved in at Fall Welcome . May you have a most successful and engaging time at Fairfield . it provides training in such essential human skills the University, sharing common goals and a com- as analysis, syntheses, and communication . The mon commitment to truth and justice, and mani- Sincerely, liberally educated person is able to assimilate and festing in their lives the common concern for oth- organize facts, to evaluate knowledge, to identify ers, which is the obligation of all educated, mature issues, to use appropriate methods of reasoning, human beings .

Karen Donoghue ’03 Dean of Students Fairfield University Overview

10 Fairfield University Overview Fairfield University Overview 11 Overview Fairfield University Overview sity . Fairfield is committed to encouraging dialogue with this name still exist on campus – in the main It is hard to imagine anyone with better qualifica-

Fairfield University among those with differing points of view in order to lobby of Alumni Hall, on the exterior of the Barone tions to be the patron of Fairfield University not only Fairfield University offers education for an inspired realize an integral understanding of what it means Campus Center, and on the glass front of Regis Hall because of his brilliant scholarship offered freely in life, preparing students for leadership and service to be human . The University recognizes that tran- facing the Quad . the service of others, but also because of his commit- through broad intellectual inquiry, the pursuit of scending the nation’s political and social divisions ment to intellectual integrity . In fact, his theories of social justice, and cultivation of the whole person: is a matter of valuing diversity and learning respect government are reflected in the writings of Thomas body, mind, and spirit . Motto of the University for individuals, in their similarities and their differ- Jefferson . A comprehensive university built upon the 450-year- ences . Fairfield will continue to integrate diversity in Fairfield’s motto is “Per Fidem ad Plenam Veritatem” old Jesuit traditions of scholarship and service, all facets of University life - academic, administra- which translates as “Through Faith to the Fullness of Fairfield University is distinguished by a rigorous tive, social, and spiritual - as together, the commu- Truth .” Color curriculum, close interaction among faculty and stu- nity seeks to realize a vision of common good that is Fairfield’s color is Red (PMS 186) . dents, and a beautiful, 200-acre campus with views rooted in genuine human solidarity . Patron Saint of . Fairfield University defines diversity in the broad- Born in 1542, Saint , S J. . (feast Nickname/Mascot Since its founding in 1942 by the Society of Jesus (the est sense, reflecting its commitment to creating a day, September 17) was a Cardinal and Doctor of the The nickname/mascot for all intercollegiate athletic Jesuits), the University has grown from an all-male more inclusive community that is reflective of the Universal Church and is the Patron Saint of Fairfield teams is the “Stags .” school serving 300 to a competitively ranked coedu- richly diverse global community of which we are University . He was one of the most learned men of cational institution serving 3,500 undergraduate stu- part . Diversity encompasses not only racial, ethnic, his time, and his books were such a powerful vindi- dents, 1,100 graduate students and approximately and religious diversity, but also diversity of socio- cation of the that Queen Elizabeth 400 continuing studies students . economic contexts, cultural perspectives, national I forbade her subjects from publishing or selling origins, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, Fairfield offers 41 undergraduate majors, 16 inter- them under pain of death . A very popular orator, physical ability, and educational backgrounds . disciplinary minors, and 40 graduate programs . The he could memorize an hour-long Latin sermon by University is comprised of five schools: the College reading it over once . He had the ability to simplify Alma Mater the great truths of theology and put them within of Arts and Sciences, the Charles F . Dolan School of Seal of the University Fairfield! See the stag with cross of gold Business, and the schools of Engineering, Graduate range of ordinary people . Bellarmine confronted the Fairfield’s seal combines ele- Rears once more its undefeated head. Education and Allied Professions, and Nursing . Protestant Reformers and justified the right of the ments of its several traditions . Fair our field, as any field of old, Students benefit from small class sizes, an outstand- Catholic Church to defend herself and the faith, to The gold pinecones come from Bids our banners, like our blood, be red. ing faculty, a rich array of study abroad, internship, meet moral issues, and to somehow guide and cor- the coat of arms of the family and service opportunities, and the resources and rect the temporal order . of Saint Robert Bellarmine, S .J ., “Through faith, unto total truth,” our cry reputation of a school consistently ranked among for whom the University was In spite of his protests, the Pope made him a Swells from the sea to spire and sky; the top regional universities in the north by the U .S . originally named . Superimposed on the cones is Cardinal, “because he was without equal for learning Hear, Alma Mater, hear! Fairfield, hail! News & World Report . the badge of the Society of Jesus – the letters IHS in the Church of God .” From this new vantage point In the past decade, more than 60 Fairfield stu- surmounted by the cross and surrounded by the he set about to root out the abuses which gave the Mem’ries fold away the thought of thee: dents have been named Fulbright scholars, and instruments of Christ’s passion – to indicate that Reformers grounds for their criticisms of the Church Autumn roses crimson on the bough, the University is among the 12 percent of four-year the University is in the care of members of the same and he presented to Pope Clement VIII a denuncia- Bright snow breaking to the dogwood tree colleges and universities with membership in Phi religious family . tion of the major abuses prevalent in the Pope’s own Keeps spring singing, then as now. Beta Kappa, the nation’s oldest and most prestigious Roman Curia . He also pointed out that the Pope was There are three compartments in the upper portion academic honor society . not the Church’s overlord but its administrator . Only “Through faith, unto total truth,” our cry of the shield because “the school is dedicated and Pope Sixtus V’s death prevented him from putting Swells from the sea to spire and sky; exists in the Name of the Father, and of the Son, Fairfield is located one hour north of some of Bellarmine’s writings on the list of forbidden Hear, Alma Mater, hear! Fairfield, hail! and of the Holy Spirit .” The central compartment at the center of a dynamic corridor of educational, books after Bellarmine opposed the Pope’s theory of Lyrics by John L . Bonn, S .J . cultural, and recreational resources, as well as lead- portrays a hart crossing a ford, a part of the coat of direct papal power over civil authority . ing corporate employers . arms of the Diocese of Hartford, whose boundar- ies encompassed the Town of Fairfield when the Bellarmine’s concern for education was apparent Fight Songs from the letters he wrote urging careful training of University was founded . Finally, the two outer com- “The Fairfield University Fight Song” was written by Diversity Vision Statement mathematics teachers . Galileo invited Bellarmine partments show clusters of grapes, charges taken Prof . Brian Torff during the 1995-96 academic year to see the newfound wonders of the sky in his tele- As a Jesuit and Catholic institution, Fairfield from the town seal and symbolic of the fertility of the for a contest sponsored by the Fairfield University scope and later Bellarmine turned to Jesuit scien- University’s commitment to the God-given dignity verdant fields of the Town and County of Fairfield . Student Association . of the human person requires that we create an tists to confirm Galileo’s findings . This resulted in When the University was founded in 1942, the offi- environment that promotes justice and fosters a Bellarmine’s gentle treatment of Galileo at his trial Come catch the spirit, Fairfield U. cial name of the University was “Fairfield University deep understanding of human and cultural diver- – which did not please the Holy Office . For all to hear it, Fairfield U. of St . Robert Bellarmine ”. Three of the original seals 12 Fairfield University Overview Compliance Statements and Notifications 13 Overview Red and White will always conquer, 1843 College of the Holy Cross Compliance STatements and Notifications

Fairfield University Go for the winner ‘till the end, and so we’ll Worcester, Massachusetts Fight! Fight! Fight! Fight for Fairfield U., 1851 St . Joseph’s University

Each day and night our hearts will be true, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Compliance Statements And all across the land we’ll always stand by 1851 Compliance Statements and Graduation and Retention Rates and Notifications Fairfield U. Santa Clara, California Notifications Graduation and retention rate data appear in the And all across the land we’ll always stand by 1852 Loyola College in Maryland Under the Student Right to Know and Campus Fact Book which is posted on the University website Fairfield U! Baltimore, Maryland Security Act, colleges and universities produce and are available from the Office of Institutional 1855 University of San Francisco statistics and/or information on the following Research . “The Men in Red” was written by Rudy Ross ’51 when San Francisco, California subjects: (1) retention and graduation rates; (2) Fairfield was an all-male institution . 1863 financial assistance available to students; (3) Higher Education Opportunity Act The men in Red will always fight for Fairfield. Boston, Massachusetts crime statistics on campus; (4) athletic program (HEOA) The men in Red will fight tonight for Fairfield. 1870 participation rates and financial support pursuant The Higher Education Opportunity Act of 2008 We’ll stick out our chin, and we’ll wind up with a Buffalo, New York to the Equity in Athletics Disclosure Act; and (HEOA) contains federal reporting and disclosure win, with a grin. 1870 Loyola (5) other institutional information, including requirements . In order to make this information The men in Red will raise a shout for Fairfield. Chicago, Illinois cost of attendance, accreditation information, readily available, Fairfield University has created The men in Red will go all out for Fairfield, 1872 St . Peter’s College services available to students with disabilities, and a Web page at www .fairfield .edu/aboutfairfield/ As we go on rolling up the score for dear old Fair- Jersey City, New Jersey withdrawal/refund policies . Information relating universityprofile/consumerinformation/ to provide field ever more. 1877 to the items contained in this last subparagraph is access to this information . Denver, Colorado available generally in this Handbook, or through online resources on the University website . The Presidents of Fairfield University 1877 University of Detroit-Mercy Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus following describes information and resources Rev . John J . McEleney, S .J . Detroit, Michigan Security Policy and Campus Crime available to students seeking to access such Statistics Act 1942 – 1944 1878 information: Rev . James H . Dolan, S .J . Omaha, Nebraska Fairfield University complies with the Jeanne Clery 1944 – 1951 1881 Campus Sex Crimes Prevention Act Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Rev . Joseph D . FitzGerald, S .J . Milwaukee, Wisconsin Crime Statistics Act . This report contains a summary In compliance with the Campus Sex Crimes 1951 – 1958 1886 of Fairfield University’s Department of Public Safety Prevention Act of 2000, members of the Fairfield Rev . James E . FitzGerald, S .J . Cleveland, Ohio policies and procedures along with crime statistics University community can visit the following 1958 – 1964 1887 as required . A copy of this report may be obtained at website maintained by the State Police Rev . William C . McInnes, S .J . Spokane, Washington the department office in Loyola Hall, Room 2 or by for information concerning registered sex offenders: 1964 – 1973 1891 calling the department at (203) 254-4090 . It can also www .ct gov/dps/site/default. .asp . Rev . Thomas R . Fitzgerald, S .J . Seattle, Washington be viewed electronically at www .fairfield .edu/clery . 1973 – 1979 1910 Rockhurst College Drug-Free Schools and Campuses Act The Department of Public Safety is open 24 hours per Rev . Aloysius P . Kelley, S .J . Kansas City, Missouri day, 365 days a year . The University is in compliance The Drug Free Schools and Campuses Act of 1989 1979 – 2004 1911 Loyola Marymount University with the Student Right to Know and Campus Security requires the University to provide information Rev . Jeffrey P . von Arx, S .J . Los Angeles, California Act (PL 103-542) . to students about the health risks and legal 2004 – Present 1912 Loyola University consequences of substance abuse . This information, Non-Discrimination Statement New Orleans, Louisiana as well as the University’s alcohol and drug policies, Jesuit Colleges and Universities 1923 is outlined in the student conduct code . Fairfield University admits students of any sex, race, 1789 Scranton, Pennsylvania color, marital status, sexual orientation, gender Washington, D .C . 1942 Fairfield University Equity in Athletics Disclosure Act identity, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, 1818 St . Louis University Fairfield, Connecticut (EADA) disability or handicap, to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made St . Louis, Missouri 1946 LeMoyne College In accordance with the Equity in Athletics Disclosure available to students of the University . It does not 1830 College Syracuse, New York Act, information regarding the intercollegiate discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, marital Mobile, Alabama 1954 Wheeling Jesuit College athletics program is available for review upon status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran’s 1831 Wheeling, West Virginia reasonable advance request of the Director of status, political ideology, religion, age, national origin Cincinnati, Ohio Athletics . or ancestry, disability or handicap in administration 1841 of its educational policies, admissions policies, New York, NY employment policies, scholarship and loan 14 Compliance Statements and Notifications Compliance Statements and Notifications 15

programs, athletic programs, or other University- 3 . The right to consent to disclosures of personally This exception related to directory information and the Digital Millennium Copyright Act of 1998 and administered programs . identifiable information contained in the is subject to the right of the student to object is also a violation of Fairfield University’s Acceptable student’s education records, except to the to the designation of any or all of the types Use Policy (AUP) .

Family Educational Rights and Privacy extent that FERPA authorizes disclosure without of information listed above as directory Compliance Statements Additionally, the programs that are used to share Act (FERPA) Annual Notice consent . information in his or her case, by giving notice and Notifications these files impede network traffic and can do in writing to the University Registrar on or In accordance with the Family Education Rights and a . One exception that permits disclosure without harm to the entire network . The music and motion before September 15 of any year . If such an Privacy Act (FERPA) as amended, Fairfield University consent is disclosure to school officials with picture industries have taken legal action against objection is not received, Fairfield University provides the following notice to students regarding legitimate educational interests . A school students who share files of copyrighted materials will release directory information when certain rights with respect to their educational official is a person employed by the University illegally . Fairfield University is not a party to such and Notifications appropriate . records . FERPA rights apply to students “in in an administrative, supervisory, academic or legal action, but as a provider of the network service Compliance Statements attendance” (regardless of age) and former students . research, or support staff position (including f . Another exception that permits disclosure on which such illegal activity may take place, the For purposes of Fairfield University’s FERPA policy, law enforcement unit personnel and health without written consent is disclosure to University is required to comply and will comply a student is considered “in attendance” the day the staff); a person or company with whom the another school where the student seeks to with all lawful warrants, subpoenas, and court student first attends a class at Fairfield University . University has contracted (including but not enroll, intends to enroll, or is already enrolled orders . In the typical circumstance, this will involve That is the day that the FERPA rights described in this limited to, an attorney, auditor, collection (if related to enrollment or transfer) . No the University receiving information regarding a policy go into effect for the student . agent, or a provider of e-mail, network or other disclosure of academic progress will be made specific user’s alleged violation, either in the form of technological services (such as Google/Gmail); to those outside the institution, including The rights afforded to students with respect to their a letter or subpoena . If lawfully issued, the University a person serving on the Board of Trustees; or a parents, without the written consent of the education records under FERPA are: will pass this information on directly to the student student serving on an official committee, such student . with instructions for the student to respond to 1 . The right to inspect and review the student’s as a disciplinary or grievance committee or 4 .The right to file a complaint with the U S. . the allegations directly to the complainant . The education records within 45 days of the day the assisting another school official in performing Department of Education concerning alleged University will also take separate action under its own University receives a request for access . Students his or her tasks . A school official has a failures by the University to comply with the policies for any instances of illegal downloading or file should submit to the registrar, dean, head of legitimate educational interest if the official requirements of FERPA . The name and address of sharing . Sanctions can include, but are not limited the academic department, or other appropriate needs to review an education record in order the office that administers FERPA is: to, restrictions on the student’s use of the University official, written requests that identify the record(s) to fulfill his or her professional responsibility . Family Policy Compliance Office network . Students with questions about downloading they wish to inspect . The University official will b . FERPA does make exceptions for disseminating U .S . Department of Education or file sharing are encouraged to contact Information make arrangements for access and notify the information to students’ parents or legal 400 Maryland Avenue, S W. . Technology Services . student of the time and place where the records guardians, including if the student is under Washington, DC 20202-4605 may be inspected . If the records are not maintained 21 years old and the disclosure concerns Tuition and Fees by the University official to whom the request was Questions regarding FERPA and the procedures the student’s violation of University policy Policies and procedures pertaining to the payment submitted, that official shall advise the student of followed by Fairfield University to comply with concerning the possession or use of alcohol or of tuition and fees are established and published by the correct official to whom the request should be FERPA may be referred to the Office of the Dean of a controlled substance . the Office of the University Bursar, as set forth in the addressed . Students . Information about FERPA can be found Undergraduate and Graduate online catalogs posted c . FERPA permits the non-consensual disclosure online at www .ed gov/offices/OM/fpco. . 2 .The right to request the amendment of the of personally identifiable information from on the University website . student’s education records that the student education records in connection with a health Financial Aid Policies believes are inaccurate or misleading . Students or safety emergency . Grievance Process Complaints may ask the University to amend a record that Policies and procedures pertaining to all forms of d . FERPA permits the non-consensual disclosure Fairfield University endeavors to resolve all they believe is inaccurate or misleading . They financial assistance are established and published of education records in compliance with a grievances, complaints, and disputes in a timely should write to the University official responsible by the Office of Financial Aid, as set forth in the lawfully issued subpoena or court order . and fair manner . In the event a student believes a for the record, clearly identify the part of the Undergraduate and Graduate Catalogs and posted complaint remains unresolved after the conclusion record they want changed, and specify why it e .Another exception that permits disclosure on the University website . of Fairfield University’s grievance and/or dispute is inaccurate or misleading . If the University without consent is the disclosure of directory Peer-to-Peer File Sharing resolution processes (including all appeals), decides not to amend the record as requested by information, which the law and Fairfield the student may request that the complaint be the student, the University will notify the student University define to include the following: a Peer-to-peer file sharing, which is defined here as reviewed by the State of Connecticut Office of of the decision and advise the student of his or student’s name, home address including e-mail the use of Fairfield University’s computer network to Higher Education . The Office of Higher Education her right to a hearing regarding the request for address, telephone number, date and place illegally download or share any copyrighted material, is responsible for quality review of independent amendment . Additional information regarding of birth, visual image (photographs), dates of including but not limited to video, music, or games colleges and will investigate complaints concerning the hearing procedures will be provided to the attendance, major and minor, enrollment status, is strictly prohibited . The distribution or sharing of matters within its statutory authority . student when notified of the right to a hearing . class year, degrees/awards received, other copyrighted materials without the copyright owner’s institutions attended, and weight and height permission is a violation of the U .S . Copyright Act information for members of athletic teams . 16 Compliance Statements and Notifications Student Resources 17

For more information or to file a complaint, contact Student resources the Office of Higher Education, 61 Woodland Street, Hartford, CT 06105-2326; (800) 842-0229; www . ctohe .org/studentcomplaints .shtml Whether supporting The Fairfield Fund, have a par- Fairfield University is accredited by the New Academic Policies and Resources ticular project in mind, or plan to take part as a stu- England Association of Schools and Colleges All academic policies and information on academic dent member of the Philanthropy Committee, stu- (NEASC) . Students may contact NEASC at resources is contained in the Undergraduate and dents can help be a part of securing the future and 3 Burlington Woods Drive, Suite 100 Burlington, MA Graduate Catalogs which can be found online at continuing the excellence that has become a tradi- 01803; (855) 886-3272; www .neasc .org/ www .fairfield .edu/catalogs or in hard copy form at

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Academic Support and Retention Alumni Relations Alumni House, ext. 4280 Kelley Center Resources www.fairfield.edu/alumni Student (203) 254-4000, ext. 2222 Once students attend Fairfield University, they The Office of Academic Support and Retention are Stags for life . The connection to Fairfield serves undergraduate students who are undeclared, transcends the gates of North Benson Road and changing majors and/or schools, or in need of advis- follows students far beyond the borders of the ing to help them make a successful transition to a state of Connecticut . Our extensive network of declared program of study . The Office supports and over 42,000 alumni spans throughout the United monitors students’ academic progress, offers tuto- States and dozens of countries around the world . rial programs and learning support resources, and The Office of Alumni Relations and the Alumni coordinates with faculty advisors, deans’ offices, and Association are committed to helping students campus resources to assist students in achieving aca- continue their life-long relationship with their demic success . Using a holistic advising model, the alma mater and fellow Stags . Office helps students meet their academic, personal, and professional goals through comprehensive and All Fairfield University undergraduate and gradu- integrated academic support services and resources . ate students automatically become members of the Alumni Association upon graduation . As an alum- Advancement – Fairfield Fund and nus/na, students will have the opportunity to join the Alumni Online Community . Within the Online Special Gifts Community, graduates gain access to an all-alumni Bellarmine Hall, ext. 4004 directory, event registration, career resources, per- www.fairfield.edu/fairfieldfund manent alumni e-mail, and the ability to share life www.fairfield.edu/studentphilanthropy updates through Class Notes . Alumni and students The Office of University Advancement at Fairfield also have access to a network of expanded career University seeks to involve students, alumni, friends, services including “FAN” (The Fairfield Alumni parents, corporations, foundations, and other bene- Network – over 2,200 alumni who have created spe- factors and partners who want to provide opportu- cial profiles aimed at providing current students and nities for current students and believe in the impor- fellow alumni with career mentoring); Stags4Hire, tance of vibrant educational experiences grounded an exclusive alumni career management tool and in the University’s Jesuit values . job opportunity board; a Career Webinar Series, offering advice on specific career development top- The Senior Class Gift and Student Philanthropy Com- ics on a monthly basis; and more . Please visit www . mittee is a student-run giving program that works fairfield edu/alumnicareer. for more information . alongside The Office of University Advancement to build a culture of philanthropy at Fairfield Univer- Our ten (10) Alumni Regional Chapters locat- sity . This program allows students the opportunity ed across the country and in Puerto Rico, also to spread this important message and, as seniors, offer a variety of programs and services to keep to continue the longstanding legacy of giving to the alumni involved long after graduation . Alumni University by participating in their class gift . events focused on and around such topics and 18 Student Resources Student Resources 19

initiatives as career development and networking, Renaissance paintings . The museum also holds a ster Bank Arena . This state-of-the-art facility has Commuter Lounge community service and spirituality, lifelong learn- distinguished collection of historic plaster casts and seating for 9,500 spectators for basketball . It offers Located at one end of the large lounge on the first ing, admissions, and showing your Stag Pride, take enjoys a fruitful collections-sharing arrangement Fairfield students, faculty, staff, alumni, local fans, floor, this designated area offers commuting stu- place throughout the year . Current students are also with the Metropolitan Museum of Art . An important and basketball fans across the state a tremendous dents a place to relax, socialize, or study during the invited and encouraged to join the Student Alumni resource both on campus and in the community, venue for Division I college basketball . The Arena is day . Lockers are also available . Association (SAA) . This group of undergraduate stu- the Bellarmine mounts four temporary exhibitions located just north on Interstate 95 (less than 5 miles dent leaders is a campus organization supported by annually, all of which are enhanced by a broad from campus) . Students are offered free transporta- Dining the Alumni Association to engage students on cam- array of complementary education and outreach tion to all games at the Arena . pus with alumni through various networking and programs . Several dining areas, including the main dining hall, Fairfield also has spirit groups which consist of the social opportunities throughout the year . SAA is also Einstein Bros Bagels, and the Stag Snack Bar are on cheerleading squad, dance team, and mascot . These a great way to show school spirit, make new friends, the third and fourth floors . For more information groups perform at all men’s and women’s home bas- build leadership skills, participate in community Athletics visit www .fairfield .sodexomyway .com . ketball games, as well as other athletic contests and service activities, staff exclusive alumni events, and Thomas J. Walsh Athletic Center, ext. 2208 www.fairfieldstags.com University events . Food Service Meal Plan

help strengthen the life-long bond between alumni Resources and their alma mater . For more information, email The University sponsors 20 varsity sports, all of For all home athletic contests on campus, full-time Ext. 3272 Student FairfieldSAA@gmail .com . Remember, “Once A Stag, undergraduate students are admitted at no charge . which compete in the NCAA’s Division I . The varsity For questions regarding the meal plan or changes to Always A Stag!” For men’s and women’s basketball, Fairfield Univer- Student program includes nine men’s sports (baseball, bas- the meal plan, please contact ext . 3272 or visit www . Resources sity offers tickets at no cost to full-time undergradu- ketball, cross country, golf, lacrosse, rowing, soccer, fairfield sodexomyway. .com . ate students . Arts and Culture swimming and diving, and tennis) and 11 women’s sports (basketball, cross country, field hockey, golf, Game Room www.fairfield.edu/arts lacrosse, rowing, soccer, softball, swimming and div- Barone Campus Center The game room, located on the lower level, has pool Fairfield takes great pride in the arts and intellectual ing, tennis, and volleyball) . tables, a foosball table, ping pong table, and other extra-curricular programming offered to students . The John A . Barone Campus Center is the focal point The Athletics Department’s administrative offices assorted games . Students can get the balls, paddles, On any given night, it is not unusual for there to be a of student life on campus . The first floor contains a are located in the Walsh Athletic Center . The Walsh and sticks from the Information Desk during opera- Grammy Award-winning artist in the Regina A . Quick large, open lounge equipped with wireless access Athletic Center contains many of the coaches’ offices tional hours . Center for the Arts, a National Book Award recipient to the campus network with the University radio as well as the athletic administrative offices . Locker in the Barone Campus Center, or an exhibition open- station, WVOF-FM 88 5;. the student yearbook, The rooms, the equipment room, the varsity weight Information Desk ing at The Bellarmine Museum of Art, to name just Manor; the Offices of Student Diversity Programs; room, and a practice court for men’s and women’s a few . Student Involvement; the Office of Residence Life; Ext. 4222 basketball, volleyball, and indoor batting are also the Fairfield University Student Association (FUSA); The Information Desk is staffed during the day for located in the Walsh Athletic Center . The Academic the Inter-Residential Housing Association (IRHA), Regina A. Quick Center personal assistance to visitors, students, faculty, and Center for varsity athletes is located on the second and offices for student clubs and organizations . staff . Access to and supplies for the games in the The Quick Center for the Arts is a multi-faceted floor and contains study tables and computer termi- game room can be completed with a valid StagCard . facility that presents a wide variety of high qual- nals . The coaches’ offices for volleyball, men’s and Meeting rooms are located on the second floor, and ity performances, lectures, and exhibitions . Events a large multi-function room – the Oak Room – is women’s rowing, and men’s and women’s swimming Mailroom include popular and classical music, dance, the- are located in Alumni Hall . located on the third floor . The Office of Conference atre, HD broadcasts including The Metropolitan & Event Management is on the second floor, and the Ext. 2302 Opera, National Theatre of London and world- Outdoor varsity teams play their home contests on Offices of the Vice President for Student Affairs and All full-time undergraduate students are assigned a renowned orchestras, as well as lectures and student or at Alumni Stadium (men’s and wom- the Dean of Students are located on the fourth floor . campus mailbox located on the second floor . Gradu- productions . en’s soccer and lacrosse), Alumni Diamond (base- Additional services in the Barone Campus Center ate and part-time students are not eligible for cam- ball), Alumni Softball Diamond, University Field include the following: Thomas J. Walsh Art Gallery (field hockey), and the Walsh Athletic Center Ten- pus mailboxes . The mailroom offers all students a nis Courts . Cross Country practices on campus and ATM full range of postal services (e .g ,. stamps, mailing The Walsh Gallery is housed in the Quick Center for hosts the Fr . Leeber Invitational and the Fr . O’Neil packages) . Mailing supplies such as envelopes and the Arts and is a practical study laboratory and host An automated teller machine (ATM), operated by Invitational each fall . Men’s and women’s swimming packing tape can be purchased in the Stag Spirit to a wide range of diverse and multicultural exhibi- Bank of America, is located on the second floor near and diving compete in the pool located in the Leslie Shop . tions, lectures, and educational programming . the Stag Spirit Shop . C . Quick Jr . Recreation Complex . Window Hours: Monday through Friday, There are also two ATM machines owned by the Per- The Bellarmine Museum of Art Alumni Hall, with a current seating capacity of 2,479 9:30 a .m . to 3:45 p .m . sonal Care America Federal Credit Union; one in The is the on-campus home for the women’s volleyball The Bellarmine Museum of Art is home to an ency- Levee and one in the Gonzaga Auditorium Lobby . Mail distributions by student clubs and organiza- clopedic permanent collection, with objects rang- and women’s basketball teams . Men’s basketball tions or other groups require the approval of the ing from ancient Chinese funerary sculpture to plays the majority of their games at the nearby Web- Office of Conference & Event Management . 20 Student Resources Student Resources 21

The mailing address for full-time undergraduate stu- books, as well as Fairfield Stags clothing and Star- Campus Ministry . In addition, the team also offers begins in early October and continues through April . dents is: bucks coffee . The bookstore accepts cash, checks, opportunities for individual conversations, pastoral The scheduling and coordination of interviews is credit cards, and StagBucks . counseling, and spiritual direction . handled through Stags4Hire . Student Name Box XXXX CPC sponsors numerous educational workshops and Fairfield University Bursar Career Planning Center presentations for students to develop their personal 1073 North Benson Road McAuliffe Hall, Room 301 Kelley Center, ext. 4081 leadership . Leadership Development Programs are Fairfield, CT 06824-5195 www.fairfield.edu/bursar www.fairfield.edu/cpc designed to explore how different leadership theo- ries and models can be applied to students’ current (To expedite delivery, do not use “P .O . Box”, use “Box”) The Office of the University Bursar receives tuition The Career Planning Center (CPC) serves under- roles, civic life, and their future careers . Students and fee payments, administers all accounts receiv- graduate and graduate students . The CPC also works who enroll in these programs have an immediate, StagCard Account Management Center able for the University, and is available to answer with individual schools, academic departments, and (PHIL) hands-on opportunity to put into practice the lead- questions about student accounts and/or student Alumni Relations to sponsor a number of career- ership concepts they learn . Students often practice The StagCard Account Management Center (or billing . related or post-graduation programs and services . these learned concepts through leadership roles that

PHIL, Payment Headquarters in Location) allows Resources The CPC provides individual counseling to all stu- are available . Student cardholders to check the balance of their StagCard Campus Ministry dents whether they are considering the corporate accounts (StagBucks, Dining Dollars, Laundry Egan Chapel of St. Ignatius Loyola, ext. 3405 job market, non-profit sector, graduate/professional Student and StagPrint) as well as make a deposit to their Conference & Event Management Resources , S.J. Campus Ministry Center school, or post-graduation service work . StagBucks account using cash or credit card (Master Barone Campus Center, ext. 2377 www.fairfield.edu/campusministry Card, Visa and American Express accepted) . PHIL For students who are unsure of their career goals, the www.fairfield.edu/cem CPC offers career assessment activities to help stu- stations are located in the Barone Campus Center Located on the first floor of the Egan Chapel, Cam- Conference & Event Management is responsible for dents gain more information about themselves and (next to the ATM) and in the DiMenna-Nyselius pus Ministry strives to be a home for students of all centralizing reservations across campus and facili- explore various career options . They are also encour- Library (in the Weil Café) . Deposits can also be made faith traditions who are interested in exploring and tating a wide variety of events for both internal and aged to utilize the expertise of faculty and Campus online at www .stagcardonline .com . enriching their spiritual lives . Rooted in the Catho- external groups . From small meetings to large-scale Ministry . lic faith and steeped in the Jesuit tradition, Campus events, the staff books spaces, arranges work orders The Stag Spirit Shop Ministry is committed to the development of the The CPC assists students with résumé writing, cover and rentals, facilitates catering and media services, Barone Campus Center, 2nd floor whole person, and believes that a healthy spiritual letters, and interviewing skills . “Mock Interviews” and ensures that visitors to campus have a successful (203) 254-4000, ext. 4262 life is an essential element of the Fairfield University with alumni, mentors, recruiters, and staff are experience . experience . available . The Stag Spirit Shop, located on the second floor of The office publishes the Campus Weekly flyer adver- the John A . Barone Campus Center and operated by Campus ministry offers a wide variety of popular In addition to web resources, the CPC sponsors a tising the main events for the week; maintains the the Follett Higher Education Group, sells a variety of programs, including first-year, Kairos and silent number of career panels throughout the year where Events Calendar on the University website; manages convenience and stationery items, as well as Fair- retreat programs; Musical, Eucharistic and Lector employers, alumni, and friends of the University the digital displays in the Barone Campus Center; field Stags clothing, apparel, and other novelty and liturgical ministries; Christian Life Communities, discuss career options with students . Some of these coordinates broadcast e-mail communications for gift items . based on Ignatian spirituality; daily and weekly panels cover industries that do not recruit on cam- students, faculty, and staff; and manages all trans- Eucharistic liturgies, as well as other forms of prayer, The Stag Spirit Shop and the town Bookstore accept pus . Organizations that recruit at Fairfield have portation requests for the University . including Eucharistic Adoration, Taize prayer and cash, checks, credit cards, and StagBucks . information sessions that educate students about the rosary; and many social justice programs of employment opportunities within the company . service and advocacy, including Students for Social Counseling & Psychological Bookstore Justice and Students for Life . Campus Ministry is Internships for credit are available through the Services internship coordinator in each academic depart- Fairfield University Bookstore also home to many urban, national, and internation- John C. Dolan Hall, ext. 2146 ment or school . The CPC assists students who may 1499 Post Road al volunteer programs which take place during the www.fairfield.edu/cps be interested in non-credit internships . Some intern- (203) 255-7756 Christmas, spring, and summer breaks to places such ships include part-time pay, and students should Counseling & Psychological Services provides psy- www.fairfield.edu/bookstore as Bridgeport, Kentucky, Utah, Jamaica, , and Nicaragua . In addition to two Jesuit priests, consult with their academic department or school to chological counseling to help facilitate students’ per- The Fairfield University Bookstore, located at 1499 three Catholic laywomen, and a Catholic layman, determine if payment is acceptable while complet- sonal, social, and emotional growth . Licensed men- Post Road in the center of the town of Fairfield and the Campus Ministry team includes a Protestant ing an internship for credit . tal health providers, including psychiatrists, assist operated by the Follett Higher Education Group, is students in negotiating the challenges associated chaplain, two Orthodox priests and a Muslim chap- Over 80 employers conduct initial interviews on the official University bookstore . Textbooks for all with a wide range of issues including depression, lain; and Campus Ministry, with the Bennett Center campus for post-graduation employment . In addi- classes may be purchased in the bookstore or online anxiety, eating disorders, substance abuse (including for Judaic Studies, co-sponsors a monthly Shabbat tion, there is an increasing number of employers with pickup available at the bookstore, on campus at a Collegiate Recovery Program and Recovery House), service as well as interfaith services . All students are who visit campus to hire undergraduate juniors for the Stag Spirit Shop, or via mail . The bookstore offers sexual assault, family problems, relationship diffi- invited to participate in every program offered by summer employment or internships . Interviewing academic texts, current best sellers, and children’s culties, and personal development . In times of emer- 22 Student Resources Student Resources 23

gency, immediate services are available . Individual to self-identify and provide the necessary documen- Career Planning Center, ext . 4081 correspondence to students about financial aid is and group sessions are provided, as well as consulta- tation, accommodations need not be provided . All Computer Labs (ITS), ext . 4069 sent to students’ University Gmail accounts . tion, referral, and presentations upon request . Clini- information concerning disabilities is confidential Dining Services (Sodexo), ext . 2374 Additional information about financial aid policies cal services are offered in a safe, caring environment, and will be shared only in accordance to prescribed can be found in the Undergraduate and Graduate and are private and confidential . regulations . Levee, ext . 2377 Catalogs . Library, ext . 2189 Utilization of Counseling & Psychological Services is limited to full-time undergraduate students . How- Peer Tutors, ext . 2615 Early Learning Center Graduate Student Life ever, Counseling & Psychological Services is avail- (203) 254-4028 RecPlex, ext . 4141 Barone Campus Center, ext. 2747 able to provide referrals to graduate or part-time www.fairfield.edu/elc students . www.fairfield.edu/gradstudentlife The Center provides an early care and education Facilities Management Fairfield University’s graduate students have busy, program based on accepted and researched theo- John C. Dolan Hall, ext. 2331 complicated lives . Some are working either part- or Dining Services ries of child development; individualized programs www.fairfield.edu/facilitiesmanagement full-time, others are raising a family — and many are Barone Campus Center, ext. 2335 designed to meet the needs of each child; a cur- Resources The Office of Facilities Management is responsible doing both . Still, they make time to advance their Student Dolan School of Business (Catering), ext. 2375 riculum that is child-oriented and emergent by for maintenance, grounds, custodial services, build- education at Fairfield University through graduate www.fairfield.sodexomyway.com. the children; and teaching staff who have special- ing and event set-ups, fire safety and environmental programs, professional development courses, or per-

Student ized educational training in child development and

Resources Dining Services at the University are managed by health, campus planning and design, construction sonal enrichment classes . developmentally appropriate practice with young Sodexo, Inc . Dining facilities include the Main Din- projects, and energy . The main offices are located in children, including health, safety, and nutritional The Office of Graduate Student Life seeks to foster ing Room, the Stag Snack Bar (with multiple options), John C . Dolan Hall, with additional offices in the Cen- guidelines . a sense of community among graduate students by and Einstein Bros Bagels in the Barone Campus Cen- tral Utilities Facility (CUF) and the maintenance barn . organizing and planning intellectual, cultural, and ter . Catering services are also available for meetings The Center is open all year from 7:30 a .m . – 5:30 p .m . All students are asked to bring any situation requiring social events, recreational outings, and Jesuit ser- and events . Undergraduate students living in the for children age 6 weeks to 5 years . Children may maintenance or repair, especially a situation where vice learning opportunities . In addition, all graduate residence halls are required to purchase a meal plan, be enrolled on a full- or part-time basis depend- safety is a concern, to the attention of the Office of students are part of the Graduate Student Assem- and other optional plans are available for purchase ing upon space availability . Registration is ongoing Facilities Management . For situations that represent bly (GSA), which meets twice per semester to help each semester . throughout the year . a true emergency or require maintenance outside of enhance the quality of the graduate student experi- normal business hours, students should report the ence by sharing ideas, concerns, and volunteering to Disability Support Services Employment Opportunities situation immediately to Public Safety, Loyola Hall, help with events . Kelley Center, ext. 2615 All students granted federal work-study through the ext . 4090 . www.fairfield.edu/student/adss_about.html Office of Financial Aid are responsible for securing a Resident students should follow the procedures out- Health Center job with an on- or off-campus office or department . Fairfield University is committed to providing quali- lined in the “Residential Guidelines” section of this John C. Dolan Hall, ext. 2241 Students without federal work-study eligibility (non fied students with disabilities an equal opportunity Handbook for reporting maintenance needs in the www.fairfield.edu/healthcenter to access the benefits, rights, and privileges of its work-study) may also find jobs on campus . All stu- student residences . The Student Health Center promotes healthy living services, programs, and activities in an accessible dents (federal and non work-study) should act early and lifestyle choices, and provides medical care for setting . Furthermore, in compliance with Section so as not to miss opportunities and check back regu- Financial Aid common health problems . Health care is provided by 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with larly throughout the year to inquire if openings exist . Kelley Center, ext. 4125 our physician and a staff of nurse practitioners and Disabilities Act, and applicable state law, the Univer- Some of the offices on campus that employ both fed- www.fairfield.edu/finaid registered nurses . Nurse Practitioners are “Advance sity provides reasonable accommodations to quali- eral and non work-study students include, but are Practice Registered Nurses” licensed to manage fied students to reduce the impact of disabilities on not limited to, the following: The Office of Financial Aid administers all institu- common illnesses and prescribe medication . The academic functioning or upon other major life Federal Work-Study Offices tional and outside financial assistance programs for Student Health Center is open seven days per week activities . It is important to note that the University the University . Full-time undergraduate students (more offices found at www .fairfield .edu/fwsjobs) when classes are in session . Hours are posted on the will not alter the essential elements of its courses or may be eligible for institutional, federal, and state Student Health Center website . All full-time under- programs . Athletics, ext . 2491 financial aid . Graduate students may apply for nearly graduate students are eligible to use the Student Barone Campus Center, ext . 2377 50 on-campus graduate assistantship positions . Fed- If a student with a disability would like to be con- Health Center . eral and private loan programs are available to all sidered for accommodations, he or she must make Library, ext . 2189 students to finance their education . The Student Health Center staff evaluates and treats this request in writing and send the supporting Quick Center for the Arts, ext . 4242 ill and injured students . The Student Health Center documentation to the Office of Disability Support Federal work-study jobs are coordinated by the RecPlex, ext . 4141 also offers a Women’s Health Clinic, an Allergy Injec- Services . This should be done prior to the start of Office of Financial Aid . Please note that the notifica- Non Work-Study Offices tion Clinic, and certain immunizations . The staff the academic semester and is strictly voluntary . tion, review, and acceptance of financial aid awards coordinates laboratory testing, diagnostic imaging, Therefore, if a student with a disability chooses not Bookstore, ext . 3171 are managed in my .Fairfield edu. and that almost all 24 Student Resources Student Resources 25

and referrals to medical specialists as clinically indi- specifications and recommended systems . Detailed Levee Digital Exploration (RCADE) which offers the latest cated . Students with medical emergencies are trans- information is available on the University website . digital equipment and software for teaching and pro- www.fairfield.edu/levee ported via ambulance to an area hospital . St . Vin- duction of digital media . RCADE offers three multi- cent’s Hospital and Bridgeport Hospital both serve ITS4U Technology Help Desk The Levee is Fairfield University’s only on-campus media classrooms for teaching new media, as well pub . The establishment hosts a wide variety of late- Fairfield University students . The ITS4U Technology Help Desk is located within as a digital imaging lab . RCADE offers workshops night programs ranging from live music and trivia the DiMenna-Nyselius Library . The desk provides and staff support for students, faculty, and staff with Health education outreach events and literature are nights, to fundraisers and improv shows . The Levee support for my .Fairfield issues, internet connectivity a need or desire to learn new digital programs and also offered . The Student Health Center is available is the only place on campus with HDTV in surround issues, and virus and spyware problems on student- equipment . to provide graduate and part-time students with sound, and offers a pool table, dart board, and WiFi owned computers in addition to any other technol- recommendations for local healthcare providers . throughout . The Media Center also administers the campus tele- Health-related questions may be directed to health@ ogy concerns . Assistance can be reached at ext . 4069 vision network and cable television in the student fairfield .edu . or via e-mail at itshelpdesk@fairfield .edu . Hours for residences . walk-in support vary by time of year, so please call or Library visit for current hours of operation . DiMenna-Nyselius Library, ext. 4044

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www.fairfield.edu/library Student Thomas F. Dolan Commons Computer Labs my.Fairfield.edu The DiMenna-Nyselius Library is the intellectual heart Help Desk, ext. 4069 ITS maintains a number of public labs across cam- of Fairfield’s campus and its signature academic build- My .Fairfield is a web portal, customized to the indi- Student www.fairfield.edu/its/[email protected] pus . Public access computers contain the Microsoft Resources ing, combining the best of the traditional academic vidual user for accessing personal, academic, finan- Office suite of products as well as other commonly The Information Technology Services (ITS) depart- library with the latest access to print, new media, and cial, employment, and alumni records stored in Uni- used software . Labs are locked, and a valid StagCard ment makes computer, network, and communica- electronic resources . More than half the book collec- versity database systems . In addition, my .Fairfield is is needed to gain entry . Lab hours are posted outside tion resources available to all students, faculty, and tion is available 24/7 as e-books; 99% of the journals the official online account issued to and required for of each lab . staff in order to maximize the use of technologi- are e-journals and are also accessible 24/7 . use by all Fairfield students (undergraduate, gradu- cal innovations in both the learning and business ate, and part-time) . processes . Fairfield University supports Windows- Personal Computers Carrels, leisure seating, and research tables provide Students must use my .Fairfield to perform the fol- based and Macintosh systems and can easily inte- www.fairfield.edu/buyacomputer study space for up to 900 individual students, while lowing functions: register for courses, review filing grate both into the campus network and computing groups meet in team rooms or study areas, or con- The University strongly recommends that all stu- requirements and accept financial aid awards by environment . vene for conversation in the 24-hour café . Other dents who intend to use a personal computer or resources include a 24-hour computer lab, a second established deadlines, participate in the housing ITS also manages the University’s integrated aca- connect to the campus network purchase a laptop computer lab, multimedia work stations, numer- lottery and selection processes, view and print aca- demic and administrative database, more commonly or desktop from Hewlett-Packard or from Apple . ous electronic databases, an electronic classroom, demic schedules, view final grades at the conclusion known as “Banner,” as well as the my .Fairfield por- The University has institutional computer purchas- a 90-seat multimedia auditorium, scanners, copi- of each semester, and complete voluntary or manda- tal, which allows students, alumni, and employees to ing agreements with both manufacturers and stu- ers, printers, and audiovisual equipment . The IT tory surveys (e .g ,. satisfaction surveys, assessment retrieve their personal, academic, financial, alumni, dents are eligible for price discounts through these Help Desk and the Writing Center are located in the outcomes, post-graduation intentions, etc .) . and employment records . agreements . Having one of the recommended laptop library . The library maintains a comprehensive and models and configurations carries distinct advan- ITS maintains public, instructional, and specialty detailed website . tages . ITS will be most familiar with these models, Payroll Office computer labs across campus . In addition, the office and the ITS4U Technology Help Desk will be in a bet- McAuliffe Hall, ext. 2548 provides both wired and wireless network connec- ter position to provide assistance should the need Media Center and Campus tions in the student residences, allowing all resident This office provides assistance with W-4 forms, pay- arise . There are also multiple technology equipped Television students to connect a personal computer to the cam- roll checks, and direct deposits . classrooms on campus, and the University will con- pus network and the Internet . In order to access the Xavier Hall tinue to add more . These classrooms are equipped campus network, students must meet and adhere www.fairfield.edu/mc with wireless access points for easy connection to Public Safety to minimum system requirements, be running anti- the campus network and Internet . Laptops provide The Media Center serves as a resource center for Loyola Hall, ext. 4090 virus software, and be sure their computers have the best size and portability for taking advantage of students, faculty, and staff . While still providing www.fairfield.edu/publicsafety the latest operating system and security updates the classroom resources, as well as standard (hard- multimedia equipment for classroom teaching and installed . Violation of such requirements will result Open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, the Department wired) network ports and wireless access points in other purposes, the center’s services include video in loss of connection privileges in that student resi- of Public Safety is authorized to prevent, investigate, the library, campus center, student residences, and production; graphic design; equipment repair; A/V dence and potentially in other public access areas and report any violations of state or federal law and/ other campus facilities . systems design; non-linear editing; cable television across campus . downlinking and broadcasting; and web production, or Fairfield University policies and regulations on Questions about these recommended laptop models design, and streaming . campus . Students can report any potential criminal ITS has established discount computer purchasing can be directed to the Office of ITS, ext . 4069, its@ act or emergency to any officer or representative of programs with Hewlett-Packard and Apple . Each fairfield .edu . The center has two television studios, a number of the department . vendor has information as to Fairfield’s minimum editing rooms, and the Resource Center for Advanced 26 Student Resources Student Resources 27

Public Safety officers patrol the campus in cars, on be combined with any other discounts . Some restric- ing to timelines established for each program or service to the Trumbull Shopping Mall . The shuttles foot, and on bicycles . Officers are trained as emer- tions may apply . school . Detailed announcements concerning pro- are handicapped accessible . Schedules for the cam- gency medical technicians (EMTs), and Public Safety cedures and dates, are publicized prior to registra- pus shuttle are posted in the Barone Campus Center is the first responder for medical emergencies on tion through my .Fairfield edu. announcements and as well as on the University website . campus . Recreation Gmail . Leslie C. Quick Jr. Recreation Complex, ext. 4140 StagAlert is Fairfield University’s emergency noti- www.fairfield.edu/athletics The Undergraduate and Graduate Catalogs contain Sport Clubs and Intramurals fication system and will be used to call student cell information and procedures for auditing, course RecPlex, ext. 4140 phones and/or send text messages in the event of an The Department of Recreation coordinates fitness changes, change of major, selection of a major, emergency or class cancellation . To add a cell num- classes and other special events . Fitness classes summer study, study abroad, and special academic The Club Sports program strives to provide leader- ber, students should log in to my .fairfield .edu, click offered include step aerobics and body sculpting, programs . ship and competitive athletic opportunities for stu- on the Student pull-down menu, from Quick Links Pilates, and yoga . Lifeguard training courses are also dents . These programs provide an excellent avenue (on the left) select Personal Information (the fifth available . Special events are usually sponsored in for students to enhance their knowledge and skills in link from the bottom) . conjunction with one or more student organizations . Residence Life a specific sport through social, cognitive, and physi-

Barone Campus Center, ext. 4215 cal experiences . Team commitments, while compet- Resources The Leslie C . Quick Jr . Recreation Complex (Rec- Student Public Safety officers perform a number of other ser- www.fairfield.edu/residencelife ing regionally or nationally, are less demanding than Plex) is primarily used for open recreation, physical vices on campus, including an escort service, money varsity sports’ competition . Practices are often only escorts, and coordinating security needs for cam- conditioning, and intramural sports . The 25-meter The Office of Residence Life oversees the residence Student held once or twice each week . Currently, there are

Resources swimming pool is home to the varsity swimming and halls, townhouse blocks, and the apartments . Stu- pus events . The department also sponsors personal 18 active sport clubs, including men’s and women’s diving teams . The RecPlex also includes an aerobic dent life in these residences should be an integral safety and defense workshops for members of the rugby, men’s ice hockey, equestrian, men’s and and cardiovascular area, the recreation weight room, part of the Fairfield undergraduate’s four-year expe- University community, and students can also par- women’s volleyball, skiing and snowboarding, men’s three racquetball courts, a multipurpose room, rience . The Residence Life staff works with stu- ticipate in a ride-along program . and women’s soccer, baseball, running, sailing, mar- locker rooms, saunas, a whirlpool, and the Birken- dents to create a sense of community and an active, tial arts, men’s and women’s lacrosse, field hockey, stock Field House with four courts used interchange- engaged atmosphere in the residences . There are co-ed tennis, and ultimate frisbee . Quick Center for the Arts ably for basketball, tennis, and volleyball . programs and activities specific to a hall or residen- Box Office, ext. 4010 tial area sponsored by Resident Assistants and Area Intramural sports are an integral part of student Use of the RecPlex is on a first-come, first-served www.fairfield.edu/quickcenter Coordinators . life at Fairfield University . The Intramural program basis . Membership for full-time, undergraduate stu- is administered by student supervisors and offici- The Regina A . Quick Center for the Arts serves as a dents is included with tuition and fees . Graduate In addition, Residence Life staff members partner ated by student employees . Intramural events include cultural hub and resource for the University commu- and part-time students can purchase a membership with other RAs, offices, and individual faculty and individual and team sport competition, with full- nity and surrounding towns, offering popular and to the RecPlex on a semester basis . Members must academic departments to provide a diverse array season schedules as well as tournament-style cham- classical music programs, dance, theatre, High-Def- present a valid StagCard for admission to the build- of activities designed to enrich students’ lives and pionships . Separate divisions include men, women, inition programs, art exhibits, and outreach events ing . Equipment, including towels and locks, is avail- help them be more fully engaged in the life of the and co-ed participation . Programs typically offered and programs for young audiences . able from the equipment room on a sign-out basis . University . include flag football, outdoor soccer, volleyball, bas- The Quick Center consists of the 740-seat Aloysius Leadership development and employment oppor- This office administers the housing lottery and selec- ketball, indoor floor hockey, indoor soccer, lacrosse, P . Kelley, S .J . Theatre, the smaller Lawrence A . Wien tunities exist for students through the Department tion processes, in addition to providing other unique softball, racquetball, pool/billiards, ping pong, and Experimental Theatre (more commonly known as of Recreation as the weight room, equipment room, optional living and learning experiences such as the tennis . the “Black Box”), and the Thomas J . Walsh Art Gal- pool, and front desk are staffed or coordinated by sophomore Residential Colleges, Build-a-House pro- lery . Detailed information about the Quick Center students working with the professional or part-time grams for juniors and seniors, and a Recovery House and events is available at www .quickcenter .com . staff . for students in recovery from alcohol and/or drug StagCard dependence . Limited housing is available for gradu- Barone Campus Center, Room 110, ext. 4009 Student Ticket Discount Policy: All Fairfield Univer- ate students on a first-come, first-served basis . Please 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Mon., Wed., Thurs., Fri.) sity students with a valid University ID are entitled Registrar contact the Office of Residence Life for information . 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. (Tues.) to purchase two tickets at 50% off the regular ticket Kelley Center, ext. 4288 [email protected] price for each Quick Center sponsored event . In lieu www.fairfield.edu/registrar www.stagcardonline.com of two half price tickets per event, students may Shuttle choose to purchase two rush tickets at $5 each for The Office of the University Registrar handles all The StagCard is the official identification card for matters relating to registrations, records, and sched- Fairfield University provides a daily off-campus Fairfield University students and employees . It also any Quick Center sponsored event in person only at shuttle service that departs from the Barone Campus the Box Office on the day of the event . Only two dis- uling for the University’s five colleges and schools . serves as a debit card, access card to buildings and Undergraduate students register in November for Center . Seven days a week, the shuttle service goes to facilities, laundry card, library card, meal plan card, counted tickets are offered to students for each per- numerous locations along the Post Road as well as to formance . No double-discounting! Rush tickets will the spring semester, and in April for the fall semes- and printing card . The online card office (www .stag- ter . Graduate and part-time students register accord- the Fairfield train station and the Fairfield University cardonline .com) allows all StagCard holders to check be offered depending upon availability and may not Bookstore . In addition, on Saturdays the shuttle runs 28 Student Resources Student Resources 29

their balances, verify their transactions, deactivate from one of ten kiosks around campus, and from any Diversity Programs include Academic Immersion, Stags in the Stands plans the annual Red Sea Mad- a card if it is lost or stolen, and add to their Stag- WEPA kiosk nationwide . a supplemental academic and personal support ness, fall and spring pep rallies, and coordinates Bucks account by credit card . (In addition, parents, program; Safe Space, a program supporting LGBTQ ticket distribution, promotions, and transportation WEPA kiosks are located throughout campus, includ- spouses, or others can add cash value to their stu- students and their allies; and the Cura Personalis to and from the Webster Bank Arena for basket- ing the Bannow Science Center, the Barone Campus dents’ or others’ card accounts .) Mentoring Program, which provides mentorship ball games, as well as supports all athletic events Center, the DiMenna-Nyselius Library, the Dolan opportunities for first-year students of color and/or throughout the season . School of Business, and the Walsh Athletic Center . StagCard Accounts first generation college students . For more information on how to access the WEPA The StagBucks debit account is an optional, pre- In addition, there are several affinity groups that system, please visit www .fairfield .edu/stagprint . Student Programs & Leadership paid cash value account . Funds deposited into this receive some level of support from the Office of Development account can be used to make purchases at the Uni- Student Diversity Programs — Umoja, the African- Adding StagBucks Kelley Center, ext. 4053 versity bookstore, dining locations throughout cam- American and Caribbean student association; www.fairfield.edu/spld pus, vending machines, for University activities, and There are two Value Transfer Stations (VTS) on cam- SALSA, the Spanish-American Latino Student Asso- off-campus locations where merchants accept Stag- pus where individuals can add StagBucks to their ciation; ASA, the Asian Student Association; Alliance, The Department of Student Programs & Leadership

Bucks . For a complete listing of all locations accept- accounts . These stations are located in the Barone Development (SPLD) provides programs and ser- Resources

a student organization for LGBTQ students and their Student ing StagBucks, visit www .fairfield .edu/stagcard . Campus Center and the DiMenna-Nyselius Library straight allies; Kadima and the Muslim Student Asso- vices that underscore the development of the whole and accept cash only . The StagCard Office accepts person and particularly assists students in their tran- The Dining Dollars account is a declining-balance ciation, which support the cultural and spiritual lives Student cash, checks, and credit cards . The Online Card sitions to and during college . From the first to the Resources account that is included as part of a meal plan . of Jewish and Muslim students, respectively . All of Office (www .stagcardonline .com) accepts credit final year of college, SPLD empowers students to Only those individuals who purchase a meal plan these groups work with various offices across cam- cards and allows parents, spouses, or others to add work together to build community, campus pride, that includes Dining Dollars will have this account . pus to promote the development of a multicultural StagBucks to accounts . and spirit . Through interdivisional collaborations, Unlike StagBucks, Dining Dollars can only be used college environment conducive to learning for all especially between academic affairs and student at dining locations on campus that are managed by students and to the development of a strong sense affairs, SPLD connects students to curricular and co- Sodexo Dining Services on behalf of the University . StagsTV of unity and shared purpose within the entire Fair- field University community . They are all also part curricular experiences that empower civic responsi- These locations include the Barone Campus Center Xavier Hall, ext. 2870 of an umbrella organization, Fairfield United, that bility and personal growth . Main Dining Room, the Stag Snack Bar, and Ein- www.fairfield.edu/mc stein Bros Bagels . (Please note that if an individual strives to increase communication and collabora- • Student Programs: The department oversees stu- StagsTV is Fairfield University’s student-run televi- has both Dining Dollars and StagBucks available, the tion amongst cultural and/or identity-based student dent programs such as , Alumni sion station . All Fairfield University students have Dining Dollars account will always be charged first .) organizations and other student organizations at & Family Weekend, Midnight Breakfast, Senior the opportunity to join and create content that Fairfield University . Week, Senior Salute, Senior Achievement Awards, The Laundry account is a pre-assigned allotment broadcasts around campus on channels 64 and 65 .1 Fall Welcome, and Fairfield @ Night (F@N) . F@N of wash or dry cycles provided to all students living and on YouTube . provides fun, upbeat, safe, healthy, diverse, and on campus . Each resident student is provided $80 in Student Involvement engaging late night activities for all students . laundry value per semester for the washers and dry- Barone Campus Center, Room 100, ext. 2806 ers in the student residences . These cycles are not Student Diversity Programs • New Student Programs: New Student Programs The starting point for getting involved at Fairfield is transferable to the following semester or academic Barone Campus Center, ext. 2806 coordinates the Orientation programs for first- the Office of Student Involvement . At the beginning year . (Please note that in the rare case where a stu- www.fairfield.edu/diversityprograms year and transfer undergraduate students and of the fall semester, the office works with the Coun- dent has used his or her full allotment of laundry the First Year Experience (FYE) program . Incom- The Office of Student Diversity Programs serves cil of Student Organizations (COSO) to sponsor a cycles, StagBucks can be used to pay for extra laun- ing first-year students become acquainted with the University community by providing support comprehensive activities fair which showcases vari- dry cycles .) the University through both Orientation and FYE, and activities for students that enhance their over- ous clubs, organizations, and service opportunities which serve as introductions to academic and co- all experience and knowledge in respect to the rich and allows students to sign up for activities or club StagPrint/WEPA curricular life at Fairfield . diversity and culture that exists at Fairfield and in our memberships . StagPrint is the name of the University’s free-print global society . The Office is committed to honoring • The Lucy Katz Dialogue & Resolution Program: The Office of Student Involvement’s primary func- allotment account . All full-time undergraduate stu- and celebrating all cultures and backgrounds repre- SPLD collaborates with the Office of the Dean tion is to advise the Fairfield University Student Asso- dents receive $25 in StagPrint value per semester, sented at Fairfield University, and its programs are of Students and the Office of Residence Life to ciation (FUSA), which includes the executive, senate, with all other students receiving $5 per registered designed to educate participants in a fun and excit- implement the Stag Explorers Program, an oppor- COSO, and programming branches . FUSA serves as course . ing way . The office highlights nationally celebrated tunity for first-year students to meet with upper- the primary voice for student advocacy and campus- heritage months as well as nationally respected class students to discuss their transition, and the Fairfield University uses WEPA (www .wepanow .com) wide student programming . In addition, the office dates honoring underrepresented populations . All Peer Mediation Program which provides media- to manage its public-access printers . WEPA, which works with all student groups to sponsor numerous students are encouraged to participate in and to help tion services for a variety of different conflicts is an acronym for Wireless Everywhere, Print Any- events and activities throughout the academic year . plan these events . (e .g ,. roommate, group, club and organization, where, allows users to send their print jobs to the and team issues) . Student Involvement also advises Stags in the Stands, cloud, and then release them at their convenience Resources available through the Office of Student the official student spirit club of Fairfield athletics . 30 Student Resources Student Resources 31

Study Abroad Telephone Service WVOF David J. Dolan House, ext. 4332 Thomas F. Dolan Commons, ext. 4049 www..org www .fairfield .edu/sa All students are encouraged to bring a personal cell WVOF is Fairfield University’s student-run radio www .fairfield .edu/studyabroad phone to campus, as the University does not provide station located in the Barone Campus Center and Study Abroad is a unit within the Office of Interna- phone service in residence hall rooms . Emergency broadcasts at 88 5FM. and on two web streams which tional Programs and is a resource for all students phones are available at various locations within the are available online and on the WVOF iPhone App . considering study abroad . Study abroad options at residence halls, but these only connect the user to From free-form music programming to talk to sports Fairfield include semester, academic year, summer, Public Safety . broadcasting there is always an opportunity avail- and intersession programs . Typically students go able for students to learn about broadcasting and The University does not administer or endorse a abroad for a semester or an academic year as juniors, have fun doing it . mobile phone service for students, however, four but short-term programs are an option to students at towers – Nextel, AT&T, Verizon Wireless, and T-Mobile every level from freshman to senior . – are located on campus .

Fairfield University offers over 160 study abroad Resources Student program options in 30 countries on five continents . Fairfield students in every major can have an inter- Tuition Insurance

Student national experience and financial aid can be used As the cost of education increases, Fairfield Univer- Resources to make a semester or year abroad feasible in most sity wants to be sure that every student and fam- cases . Students can make the most of their time ily considers taking advantage of a Tuition Refund abroad by linking major, language study, and desti- Plan (TRP) . Tuition insurance is a voluntary insur- nation to have an unforgettable experience . Study ance plan intended to minimize the financial loss Abroad works closely with the academic deans, a student will incur if she/he is forced to withdraw chairs, and faculty advisors to ensure that every from school due to a serious illness or accident . This course taken abroad is matched to students’ pro- results in a loss of a student’s invested time in studies, grams of study . plus a loss of the costs associated with the semester’s tuition, room, and board charges . Fairfield wants to Early planning is essential to ensure availability encourage families to consider purchasing tuition of programs that are consistent with major(s) and insurance prior to the start of freshman year in order minor(s) . Students wanting to go abroad must have to help potentially defray these costs . To learn more a minimum cumulative GPA of 2 .8 at the time of about tuition insurance, visit www .collegerefund . application, though some programs may have a com/apps or call A .W .G . Dewar at (617) 774-1555 . higher GPA requirement . The application deadline for semester and year-long study during the 2015-16 academic year abroad is February 1, 2015 . For com- Writing Center plete details, visit the Study Abroad website at www . Donnarumma Hall, Room 255, ext. 2567 fairfield .edu/studyabroad or visit the International The Writing Center provides individualized advice Programs office in Dolan House, 2nd floor . and assistance to students on a wide variety of writ- Graduating seniors often say that their biggest regret ing projects . Writing Center services are available was not studying abroad . The key is planning ahead . to all undergraduate students at no charge . Trained It is never too early to start planning to study abroad peer tutors meet with students for individual confer- and we strongly encourage sophomores to meet with ences at any stage in the writing process . The Cen- a study abroad advisor in the fall to begin planning ter helps students with essays, research papers, lab for the February 1 deadline . reports, resumes and cover letters, creative writing, personal statements for graduate school, and other kinds of writing . Appointments are available dur- ing the day and evening . To make an appointment or learn more, consult the Writing Center website at www .fairfield .edu/writingcenter . 32 Policies and Procedures Policies and Procedures 33

Policies and procedures an absence and maintaining an open line of commu- tests, or quizzes they miss in a course when they are nication with the faculty member concerning the stu- involved in a scheduled event provided that partici- dent’s absence from class . pating students, or the faculty moderator, inform all their professors in writing at the beginning of • If a faculty member considers it necessary to necessary and possible under the circumstances the semester, or as soon thereafter as possible, once Academic Policies seek a verification from a health care provider existing at the time . The invoking of legal sanctions scheduling is confirmed . All academic policies and information on academic (e .g ,. the Student Health Center, Counseling & from outside the campus is a clear indication that the resources is contained in the Undergraduate and Psychological Services, or the student’s indepen- University-sponsored events covered by this policy community has been unable to reach a satisfactory Graduate Catalogs which can be found online at dent medical provider), then the faculty member are defined as follows: conclusion to its problems through normal channels www .fairfield .edu/catalogs or in hard copy form at should address the request to the student and the and is to be used, therefore, only as a last resort . The the Registrar’s office . student must consent to having the health care Athletics University reserves the right to enforce all rules of provider disclose information as to the student’s conduct and to immediately dispatch Public Safety • All varsity sporting events, including postseason treatment . The Student Health Center and Coun- Administrative Policies officers or request law enforcement assistance to tournaments seling & Psychological Services do not disclose respond to any criminal or violent acts . any health-related information in the absence of • All club sporting events Assembly on Campus a release authorizing them to do so, nor do they Others All members of the community have the right to Class Attendance ever provide “excuse” slips . peaceful assembly where such gathering will not All students are expected to attend every scheduled • In situations where the Student Health Center, • Concerts, plays, or other group performances interfere with the legitimate educational or institu- class session . Attendance requirements, as well as Counseling & Psychological Services, or an out- where the absence of a member would detract from tional process . Should any disruptive action occur, the impact of attendance on grading, are determined side provider determines that the student’s health the overall performance however, it is the responsibility of all segments of the by the faculty member and specified in the sylla- is severely compromised (e .g ,. in need of imme- Not included in this policy are departmental clubs . University community to seek a common means to bus for each course . Unexcused absences may be diate medical treatment or other recommended Policies and remedy the situation . An authorized administrative reported to the appropriate academic dean . activities to alleviate symptoms/contagion) or Procedures official, accompanied by appropriate members of when the student must otherwise be absent from Change of Address the University community, will apprise the offend- Absences from Class, Examinations, or class for more than three days, the student should Students who need to change their address or ing parties that their action constitutes a disruption, Quizzes inform the appropriate faculty of the absence . On other personal information (e .g ,. student ID num- Procedures Policies and that it is subject to action including temporary or occasion, the Academic Dean’s Office will advise Unless there are serious reasons for absence on the ber, change in parents’ address, etc .) should do so permanent exclusion from the community, and that professors that a student has notified the Uni- day of an examination or quiz, a grade of zero may through the Office of the University Registrar . The it should be stopped immediately . The group will be versity that he or she will be absent for a specific be awarded for the missed work . However a faculty University Registrar’s office has the primary respon- told that specific avenues for further consideration period of time . This notification is provided as a member may excuse a student from an examination, sibility for student records . of their grievances will be made available within 24 courtesy and does not constitute a verification or project, assignment, or quiz for reasons beyond the hours if they comply . excuse (unless it is determined that the student’s student’s control . condition constitutes a health or safety emer- Computer Systems Acceptable Use Representatives of the offending group will be invited At Fairfield University, the student is responsible for gency, in which case the Office of the Dean of Policy (AUP) to participate in the hearing related to the grievance . effectively managing health issues, especially as they Students reserves discretion to restrict a student If the avenues for solution are not accepted and the This policy is designed to guide students, faculty, relate to classes (e .g ., determining whether to attend from attending class) .When able to return to class disruption continues, those persons who cannot be staff, and other authorized users in the acceptable class, to complete assignments, being present for or campus, the student will work with the neces- identified as members of the University commu- use of computer and information systems and net- quizzes, examinations, etc .) . sary faculty and/or follow the procedure/guide- nity will be dealt with accordingly . Members of the works provided by Fairfield University according to lines outlined in the faculty member’s syllabus for community will again be asked to cease and desist . Under no circumstances is the Student Health Center the mission of the University . It is meant as an appli- making up missed work . A meeting of the University Council or other con- or Counseling & Psychological Services able to excuse cation of the principles of respect and reverence for every person, the development of community, and cerned members of the University community will a student for medical reasons; only the faculty mem- Released Time be called to discuss the grievances leading to the ber has the authority to excuse/not excuse the student the ideals of liberal education that are at the core of A student participating in a University-sponsored disruption . from class/class work . Faculty should have an estab- Fairfield’s Catholic, Jesuit identity . event has the right to be excused without penalty or lished procedure/guideline in place at the beginning If the activities of the University Council or its sub- grade jeopardy from exams, student presentations, Guiding Principles of the semester (via the course syllabus) so the student stitute do not result in control of the situation, an attendance, and other classroom events during that understands fully what is expected with regard to class The Fairfield University community is encouraged authorized administrator will take whatever legal time, provided the student makes up the required attendance and what to do in situations where the stu- to make innovative and creative use of information means are necessary to restore order or to re-estab- work in the fashion mutually agreed upon by the pro- dent is unable to attend class . Students are responsi- technologies in support of education and research . lish the rights of the offended parties . This will be fessor and the student . ble for knowing and adhering to attendance/absence Access to information representing a multitude of done in accordance with established community policies in each of their classes . That will usually mean Students participating in such University-sponsored views on current and historical issues should be procedures and after such consultation as may be contacting a faculty member immediately concerning events will be allowed to make up any major exams, allowed for the interest, information, and enlighten- 34 Policies and Procedures Policies and Procedures 35

ment of the University community . Consistent with others . Computers and network systems offer pow- ITS policies); intentionally introducing any com- restrict the use of its computers and network systems other University policies, this policy is intended to erful tools for communications among members puter viruses, worms, Trojan horses, or other for electronic communications when faced with evi- respect the rights and obligations of academic free- of the community and of communities outside the rogue programs to Fairfield University hardware dence of violation of this policy or related University dom, and recognizes that the educational mission of University . When used appropriately, these tools can or software; physically damaging systems; or run- policies, or federal, state, or local laws . The Univer- the University is served in a variety of ways . enhance dialogue and communications . When used ning grossly inefficient programs when efficient sity reserves the right to limit access to its network(s), unlawfully or inappropriately, however, these tools ones are available . and to remove or limit access to material posted on The University recognizes that the purpose of copy- can infringe on the rights of others . University-owned computers . right is to protect the rights of the creators of intel- 5 . Users are responsible for making use of software and electronic materials in accordance with lectual property and to prevent the unauthorized Responsibilities All users are expected to conduct themselves con- use or sale of works available in the private sector . copyright and licensing restrictions and appli- sistent with these responsibilities and all other Publication, distribution, or broadcast of copyright The following examples, though not covering every cable University policies . Fairfield University applicable University policies . Abuse of comput- protected materials without permission is prohib- situation, specify some of the responsibilities that equipment and software may not be used to vio- ing privileges will subject the user to disciplinary ited (see policy on “copyright”) . Also consistent with accompany computer use at Fairfield University late copyright or the terms of any license agree- action according to established University proce- other University policies, an individual’s right of and/or on networks to which Fairfield is connected . ment . No one may inspect, modify, distribute, dures . Abuse of networks or computers at other sites access to computer materials should not be denied or As defined below, the term “users” includes students, or copy proprietary data, directories, programs, through the use of Fairfield University resources will abridged because of race, creed, color, age, national faculty, and staff . files, disks, or other software without proper be treated as an abuse of computing privileges at the authorization . origin, gender, sexual orientation, or disability . 1 . Users may not attempt to modify the University University . When appropriate, temporary restrictive 6 . Users must remember that information distrib- actions will be taken by system or network adminis- The University cannot protect individuals against system or network facilities or attempt to crash uted through the University’s computing and trators pending further disciplinary action; the loss the existence or receipt of material(s) that may be systems . They should not tamper with any soft- networking facilities is a form of publishing, and of computing privileges may result . offensive to them . As such, those who make use of ware protections or restrictions placed on com- some of the same standards apply . For example, electronic communications are warned that they puter applications or files . The University and users recognize that all members anything generated at Fairfield that is available may come across or be recipients of material(s) 2 .All users must obtain authorized computing of the University community are bound by federal, Policies and

on the Internet through the University’s network Procedures they find offensive . Those who use electronic mail accounts and may only use their own user names state, and local laws relating to civil rights, harass- represents the University and not just an indi- (e-mail) and/or make information about themselves and passwords to access University comput- ment, copyright, security, and other statutes relating vidual . Even with disclaimers, the University is available on the Internet should be forewarned that ing and network systems . Users may not supply to electronic media . It should be understood that represented by its students, faculty, and staff, and the University cannot protect them from invasions false or misleading data nor may they improperly this policy does not preclude enforcement under the Procedures

Policies and appropriate content, language, and behavior is of privacy and other possible dangers that could obtain another’s password in order to gain access laws and regulations of the United States of Amer- warranted . result from the individual’s distribution of personal to computers or network systems, data, or infor- ica nor the state of Connecticut . This policy can be information . mation . The negligence or naiveté of another user 7 .Users may not transmit any material that is changed at any time and is not meant to be all-inclu- in revealing an account name or password is not unlawful, obscene, threatening, abusive, libel- sive . (Additional information pertaining to copyright In the interest of promoting the free exchange of considered authorized use . Convenience of file or ous, or hateful, or encourages conduct that would is posted on the University website .) The University ideas, Fairfield University does not exercise prior printer sharing is not sufficient reason for sharing constitute a criminal offense, give rise to civil follows and complies with the provisions of the Digi- review of electronic documents available on its net- a computer account . Users should not attempt liability, or otherwise violate any federal, state, or tal Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) . work and accessible locally or through the Internet . to subvert the restrictions associated with their local laws . Individuals who access materials available on the computer accounts . Fairfield University network should understand that Administration Contracts 3 . Users are responsible for all use of their computer these materials, unless otherwise posted, do not nec- The University encourages all members of its com- Students at Fairfield University are not authorized to account(s) . They should make appropriate use of essarily reflect the views of Fairfield University . Stu- munity to use electronic communications in a man- sign contracts or enter into any legally binding agree- the system and network-provided protection fea- dents who feel that particular materials posted on ner that is respectful to others . While respecting ment on behalf of the University . tures and take precautions against others obtain- the Fairfield University network are inappropriate, users’ confidentiality and privacy, the University ing access to their computer resources . Individual If any student, regardless of age, signs any legal or otherwise objectionable, may lodge a formal com- reserves the right to examine computer files and password security is the responsibility of each agreement or contract, the student does so as an plaint through Information Technology Services . monitor electronic activity within the limits of other user . individual and at the student’s own risk . The Univer- Students should also make the same complaint to applicable University policies . The University may sity is not a party to, nor legally responsible for, any the Office of the Dean of Students . 4 . Users may not encroach on others’ use of com- exercise this right in order to enforce its policies puter resources . Such activities would include, but such contract or agreement . A representative of a Fairfield University computing and network regarding harassment and the safety of individu- are not limited to, tying up computer resources student club or organization may not act as an agent resources are to be used for University-related als; to prevent the posting of proprietary software for excessive game playing or other trivial appli- of the University and must not represent himself or research, instruction, learning, enrichment, dissemi- or electronic copies of electronic texts or images in cations; sending harassing messages; sending herself as such an agent . nation of scholarly information, and administrative disregard of copyright restrictions or contractual frivolous or excessive messages including chain activities . The computing and network facilities of obligations; to safeguard the integrity of computers, The University will not be held responsible for any letters, junk mail, and other types of broadcast the University are limited and should be used wisely networks, and data either at the University or else- contract signed or any debt incurred by an individual messages either locally or over the Internet; using and carefully with consideration for the needs of where; and to protect the University against seri- student or student organization . excessive amounts of storage (as determined by ously damaging consequences . The University may 36 Policies and Procedures Policies and Procedures 37

Dining Hall Access and Use Students, faculty, and staff are able to designate B . Harassment discrimination and harassment are to be applied in one mobile phone number for the receipt of Stag- a manner that is balanced against, consistent with, Access to the main dining hall requires a meal plan Fairfield University is committed to a workplace and Alert voice calls and/or text messages . Any StagAlert and protective of, the rights of academic freedom or the purchase of a one-time entry with cash, Dining educational environment that is free of sexual and e-mail messages will automatically be sent to the and freedom of expression of all parties to a com- Dollars, or StagBucks . Individuals with meal plans other unlawful harassment and where the dignity preferred e-mail address on record (e .g ., University- plaint and as set forth in University policy . must provide a valid StagCard in order to gain entry . and worth of each of its members is respected . Sex- issued accounts) . Students, faculty, and staff will be Meals are non-transferable . In addition, once a card ual harassment is a type of discrimination prohib- reminded at least annually to review and update II. Prohibited Conduct has been swiped for entry to the main dining hall, ited by federal laws such as Title IX of the Education their information online . Similarly, test messages the card is rendered ineligible for another meal in the Amendments of 1972 and Title VII of the Civil Rights A . Discrimination will be sent, at least annually, to all students, faculty, main dining hall for a period of time . Upon entering Act of 1964 and by Connecticut law . As a matter of Fairfield University values, celebrates, and supports and staff . Students can also update their information the main dining hall, individuals can eat as much University policy, sexual or other unlawful harass- a diverse living and learning community . Consistent anytime in person at the Office of the University Reg- as they want . However, with the exception of small ment occurring in the course of any University activ- with this and with the law, Fairfield University istrar, and faculty and staff can do so at the Office of items such as a piece of fruit, a hand-held dessert, or ity is prohibited . Harassment on the basis of race, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, Human Resources . a paper cup of coffee, no food can be removed from color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, mari- sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital the main dining hall upon leaving . The University reserves the right to utilize Stag- tal status, veteran’s status, political ideology, religion, status, veteran’s status, political ideology, religion, Alert, at its sole discretion, for purposes other than national or ethnic origin, age, or disability is a viola- national or ethnic origin, age, or disability in the tion of this policy . Electronic Devices those outlined above . Additionally, StagAlert is not administration of educational policies or programs, intended to be a substitute for more traditional com- C . Scope admission and employment policies, scholarship Cellular phones, pagers, and other electronic devices munication methods (verbal, written, or electronic), and loan programs, and athletic and other school- These policies on discrimination and harassment shall not be used in a manner that causes disrup- and students, faculty, and staff should not rely exclu- administered programs . It is a violation of this policy apply to all Fairfield University students, student tion in the classroom, library, within other University sively on receipt or non-receipt of StagAlert mes- to discriminate or retaliate against any student groups, faculty, staff, administrators, independent buildings or facilities, or at University events (e .g ., sages to take appropriate actions in the event of an because he or she has opposed any discriminatory contractors, and all others engaged in University

lectures, Masses, etc .) . This includes abuse of cellu- Policies and

emergency . practice at the University, or because the student has Procedures activities . Consistent with Title IX, Fairfield lar phones or electronic devices with photographic filed a complaint, testified, assisted, or participated University has designated Terry Quell as Title IX capability . (See also policies pertaining to “Academic in any process designed to address and/or resolve an Compliance Coordinator . Honesty and Dishonesty” and the “Right to Privacy ”). Non-Discrimination and allegation of discrimination .

Procedures Harassment Policy Policies and Theresa T . Quell, Ph .D ., MSN, RN ’79 B . Harassment Assistant Dean for Academic Programs & Emergency Notification System I. Policy Statement Fairfield University defines harassment as verbal or (StagAlert) Undergraduate Program Director, School A . Discrimination of Nursing physical conduct based on a person’s race, color, sex, Fairfield University utilizes an emergency notifica- Fairfield University does not discriminate on the Phone: (203) 254-4000, ext . 2704 sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, tion system, referred to as StagAlert, as one method basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender E-mail: tquell@fairfield .edu veteran’s status, political ideology, religion, national to notify and relay information to students, faculty, identity, marital status, veteran’s status, political ide- or ethnic origin, age, or disability that is sufficiently William Johnson is the Title IX Compliance Investi- and staff in the event of a significant emergency . ology, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, or dis- severe, pervasive, persistent, or patently offensive gator . that it has the purpose or effect of denying or lim- The StagAlert system is able to send messages simul- ability in the administration of educational policies William Johnson iting a student’s ability to participate in or benefit taneously as voice calls, text messages, and e-mail or programs, admission and employment policies, Associate Dean of Students from the educational program, or that creates an messages . Depending on the nature of the situation, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and Phone: (203) 254-4000, ext . 2890 intimidating, hostile, or offensive working, educa- any or all of these methods may be used to commu- other school-administered programs . As a Catho- E-mail: wjohnson@fairfield edu. tional, or living environment . To constitute harass- nicate with the intended recipients . lic, Jesuit institution, Fairfield University values and celebrates the diverse backgrounds, cultures, D . Relationship with Academic Freedom and Free- ment, the conduct must include something beyond In order to maximize the effectiveness of emergency experiences, and perspectives of our community . dom of Expression the mere expression of views, words, symbols, or notifications, StagAlert will generally be deployed in thoughts that some person may find offensive . The Through the promotion and protection of diversity, Fairfield University is committed to protecting the limited situations, such as: alleged conduct will be viewed from both a subjec- the Fairfield University community creates an envi- academic freedom of its faculty and the freedom of tive (the complainant’s) and an objective (reasonable 1 . When there is a clear and active (e .g ., in progress ronment where holistic development, academic expression of all members of the University com- person’s) viewpoint, and take into consideration all or pending) emergency or risk to the University excellence, and a commitment to the well being of munity . That commitment is reflected in the Uni- surrounding circumstances . Included within this community that requires both notification and others can flourish . The University is committed to versity’s policies on academic freedom and freedom definition is bias-related harassment, which is lan- immediate action by the intended recipients . maintaining a diverse and multicultural community of expression . Academic freedom and freedom of guage or behaviors that demonstrate bias against in which the dignity and worth of each of its mem- expression include the expression of ideas, contro- 2 . Weather-related delays or closings that affect the persons or groups because of race, color, ethnicity, bers is respected . The University strongly condemns versial and otherwise, both within and outside the start or end of classes, potential damage to prop- religion, faith, national origin, political orientation, any unlawful or wrongful discrimination against the classroom and in keeping with different responsibili- erty, or the reduced availability of essential Uni- or sexual orientation . Some incidents of bias-related rights of others . ties within the workplace on campus . The policies on versity services . harassment may rise to the level of a hate crime . Hate 38 Policies and Procedures Policies and Procedures 39

crimes are defined by state and federal law, and typi- students or student groups or organizations . They DHSM Board members draw from the same pool of Students with concerns about possible discrimina- cally involve a crime that is motivated by bias, and can be described as follows: individuals designated to serve on Student Conduct tory treatment, harassment, or sexual harassment results in physical harm to person or property . Boards, except that DHSM Board members are spe- by the University, a member of the faculty, staff, or Informal Complaint Procedure cifically designated and undergo appropriate train- administration in connection with a University pro- C . Sexual Harassment The informal procedure is voluntary in nature and is ing to assist in the processing of formal complaints gram, service, or activity, and/or who feel they have Sexual harassment is a form of harassment with spe- designed to achieve a resolution to which both the by students against students alleging discrimination, been discriminated against or subjected to discrimi- cific, distinguishing characteristics . Sexual harass- complainant and the respondent agree . An informal harassment (including sexual harassment), and sex- nation or harassment by a University employee ment includes, but is not limited to, unwelcome complaint may be made verbally or in writing to the ual misconduct . As a subset of the Student Conduct which meets the definitions above and/or violates sexual advances, direct or indirect sexual demands, Office of the Dean of Students . A member of the pro- Board, the DHSM Board follows the same procedures federal statutes Title VI and/or Title IX, are urged to requests for sexual favors, sexual comments, ges- fessional staff in that office will offer options to the followed by the Student Conduct Board and set forth report the matter to the Title IX Compliance Coordi- tures, or other physical actions of a sexual nature complainant, including filing a formal complaint . in the Student Handbook, except for differences in nator/Investigator . Consistent with Title IX, Fairfield when: The informal complaint procedure can have several the appeal process, which are described more fully University has designated Terry Quell as Title IX 1 .Submission of such conduct is made either conclusions . The complainant may only wish to dis- in this policy . In executing its functions, particularly Compliance Coordinator . cuss the matter with a neutral third party . The com- in the area of non-sexual harassment complaints, the explicitly or implicitly a term or condition of an Theresa T . Quell, Ph .D ., MSN, RN ’79 plainant may ask the Dean of Students or designee to DHSM Board is guided by the principles set forth in individual’s educational success, Assistant Dean for Academic Programs & act as a mediator to talk to the other party and deter- and relationship between this Discrimination and 2 . Submission to or rejection of such conduct by Undergraduate Program Director, School of mine whether an informal resolution can be reached . Harassment Policy and the principles set forth in the an individual is used as the basis for educational Nursing Additionally, the Dean of Students office will offer the Academic Freedom and Freedom of Expression poli- decisions affecting the individual, or Phone: (203) 254-4000, ext . 2704 complainant the option of submitting the informal cies . (The DHSM Board is also designated to hear for- E-mail: tquell@fairfield .edu 3 . Such conduct has the purpose or effect of unrea- complaint to the Fairfield University Peer Mediation mal complaints brought by students against other sonably interfering with an individual’s academic Program for resolution . When reviewing options, the students under the University’s Sexual Misconduct William Johnson is the Title IX Compliance Investi- performance or creating an intimidating, hostile, contact person in the Office of the Dean of Students Policy) . gator . Policies and or offensive educational environment . will not draw any formal conclusion as to whether William Johnson Procedures A student, student group, or student organization Furthermore, the University considers it a violation discrimination or harassment has occurred . If a reso- Associate Dean of Students found responsible for a violation of the University’s of an individual’s rights to retaliate against a person lution is reached, that will typically bring closure to Phone: (203) 254-4000, ext . 2890 policies on discrimination and harassment, including who has initiated an inquiry or complaint having to the matter . If a resolution cannot be reached through E-mail: wjohnson@fairfield edu. Procedures

Policies and sexual harassment, will be subject to appropriate do with harassment, and/or to instigate any other these informal processes, the formal complaint pro- sanctions, including but not limited to, counseling, In these cases where the discrimination complaint is person to participate in such activity . cedure may be used as an option by the complain- education, restitution, housing re-assignment, against the University, a member of the faculty, staff, ant, respondent, or University . Allegations of non- no-contact orders, dismissal or expulsion, and in the or administration, students may follow the following III. Procedures for Resolution of Claims consensual sexual contact or intercourse will not be case of student groups or organizations, sanctions informal and formal complaint procedures . of Discrimination or Harassment addressed through mediation but can be addressed may include the cessation of funding and/or the loss through the formal complaint procedure . Informal Complaint Procedure A .Complaints of Discrimination or Harassment of recognition by Fairfield University . Separate from against a student, student group or student Formal Complaint Procedure these sanctions, students may also be exposed to civil The student may submit a verbal or written com- organization and/or criminal action . plaint to the Title IX Compliance Coordinator/Inves- A student may file a formal complaint of discrimi- Students with concerns about possible discrimina- tigator . If the reported incident is not of a serious nation or harassment (including sexual harassment) Appeals of the DHSM Board’s decision will follow the tory treatment, harassment or sexual harassment nature or in situations where miscommunication is without having gone through the informal com- same procedure for appeals of the Student Conduct by another student, student group, or student orga- occurring, the Compliance Coordinator/Investigator plaint process . A formal complaint of discrimination Board as set forth in the Student Handbook, except nization are encouraged to contact the Office of may attempt to resolve the matter through discus- or harassment by a student against another student that all appeals will be submitted to both the senior the Dean of Students at ext . 4211 . The Office of the sion and mediation with the accused’s supervisor . or student group/organization should be in writing, vice president for academic affairs and the vice Dean of Students will review options for addressing and should be submitted to the Office of the Dean of president for student affairs . Depending on the nature In situations where serious misconduct is reported: the situation . In cases of physical assault or destruc- Students . The Discrimination, Harassment & Sexual of the matter being appealed, the senior vice president tion of property, individuals are also encouraged 1 . The Title IX Compliance Coordinator/Investiga- Misconduct Board (DHSM Board) is a subset of the for academic affairs and the vice president for student to report such matters to the Department of Public tor will notify the accused’s supervisor . Student Conduct Board . Unlike the Student Conduct affairs will determine in their sole discretion whether Safety or the Fairfield Police Department . In cases of Board, the DHSM Board is a three-member body con- to rule on the appeal jointly, or whether one of them 2 . The supervisor will meet with the accused and alleged discrimination, individuals may also contact sisting of one voting academic dean, assistant dean or will handle the appeal exclusively . The decision on an inform him/her of the charges . the Office for Civil Rights of the U .S . Department of academic administrator, one voting faculty member, appeal from the DHSM Board is final . 3 . The supervisor may address the matter individu- Education . one administrator, and a non-voting chairperson . ally with the accused or may appoint a commit- B .Complaints of Discrimination or Harassment At Fairfield University, there are both informal and If an academic dean or faculty member is not avail- tee to investigate and determine the appropriate Against the University, a Member of the Faculty, formal procedures available to a student to address able, an administrator can substitute the position on action . Handling will depend upon the nature of Staff, or Administration concerns about discrimination or harassment by the board . As a subset of the Student Conduct Board, the situation and in consideration of any recom- 40 Policies and Procedures Policies and Procedures 41

mendations offered by the Title IX Compliance vidual or group . The Bias Response Team is uniquely For more information regarding health insurance or ing numbers: Coordinator/Investigator . situated to assist the University community in situa- the waiver process, go to www .gallagherkoster .com/ Athletics: (203) 254-4136 or ext . 4136 4 . The committee will investigate the charges and tions including, but not necessarily limited to, those fairfield . Alumni Relations: (203) 254-4280 or ext . 4280 make a recommendation to the accused’s super- in which the perpetrator of the bias cannot be iden- tified and/or when the behavior in question does Bookstore: (203) 254-4262 or ext . 4262 visor for sanctions, should evidence of a violation Identification Cards be found . not constitute discrimination or rise to the level of Campus Ministry/Mass Schedule: (203) 254-4050 harassment for Title IX purposes . The Bias Response All members of the University community are 5 . The committee will make suggestions for rem- or ext . 4050 Team is made up of campus partners from academ- required to carry their Fairfield University photo edies for the complainant if applicable . Library: (203) 254-4044 or ext . 4044 ics, student affairs, and the student body . The Bias identification card – the StagCard – at all times . Upon 6 . The complainant, the accused, and the Title IX Response team is headed by the vice president for the request of University officials, such as Residence Quick Center for the Arts: (203) 254-4010 or ext . Compliance Coordinator/Investigator will be noti- student affairs or her/his designee as well as the Life staff and Public Safety officers, students must 4010 fied of the disposition in writing within 45 days . Director of Human Resources or her/his designee . display their StagCard . Misuse of any identification RecPlex: (203) 254-4140 or ext . 4140 (altering, defacing, falsifying, loaning out for meals, 7 . The supervisor will have final authority regarding Any member of the University community wishing to Please note: Due to limited options with radio and tele- etc .) will be documented and referred for disciplinary an informal complaint . contact the Bias Response Team may do so by con- vision station notifications, which can result in con- action . Minimum sanctions for a first-time offense Formal Complaint Procedure tacting either of those offices . flicting and incomplete notifications, the University include a $25 fine and warning . Lost identification has discontinued the use of radio and television notifi- If the student is not satisfied with the above cards are to be reported during normal business cations and utilizes only the three methods above . resolution: Health Immunizations hours to the StagCard Office, and at all other times The State of Connecticut General Statutes Section to the Department of Public Safety . Misplaced or 1 . The student may submit a written complaint 10a - 155 and Fairfield University require each full- lost cards can also be deactivated through the online within 30 days to the Compliance Coordinator/ Information Security Statement time or matriculating student to provide proof of card office, www .stagcardonline .com . Investigator stating the nature of the complaint, This Statement on Information Security attempts immunity or screening against measles, mumps, a description of the incident(s) and any possible to address specific concerns relating to the use of Policies and rubella, varicella (chicken pox), meningitis, and Procedures witnesses, and the remedy sought . Inclement Weather Notification administrative computer resources at Fairfield Uni- tuberculosis . Matriculating students are defined as versity . It is intended to complement the University’s 2 .The Compliance Coordinator/Investigator will The operations and activities of a residential, com- those enrolled in a degree seeking program . This Acceptable Use Policy . Fairfield University’s adminis- convene a Resolution Committee consisting of prehensive university such as Fairfield University includes both undergraduate and graduate students . trative computer resources must be used in a manner Procedures Policies and representatives of the University community . necessitate that the campus remain open with Certain exemptions apply, based on age and hous- that is consistent with each user’s duties and respon- essential services available 24 hours a day, 365 days 3 . The Committee will consider the evidence pre- ing status . Full-time undergraduate students must sibilities . All users are expected to act in a spirit of a year . Therefore, the University never fully closes or sented, determine the facts, and recommend a also submit a confidential health history . Students mutual respect and cooperation, while adhering to ceases operations . The default position in the event decision to the University president within 45 can visit www .fairfield .edu/immunization for more the policies as outlined in this document . For pur- of inclement weather is that classes and all other days . detailed information . Immunizations and the health poses of this policy, users include faculty, staff, stu- activities will continue as scheduled, and cancella- 4 .The University president will have the final history must be documented on the Student Medi- dents, and any other third party who has access to tions or delays will be kept to an absolute minimum . authority . Fairfield University prohibits retalia- cal Report Form which may be downloaded from the University computers . tion against a person filing a complaint of harass- immunization Web page . Students, faculty, and staff should plan in advance 1 .Users will utilize University information and ment or assisting/participating in the investiga- accordingly . third party proprietary information only for the tion of the complaint regardless of the outcome of In the event of extraordinary inclement weather con- Health Insurance performance of official University business . This the initial complaint . ditions that affect the normal operations of the Uni- www.gallagherkoster.com/fairfield includes not altering or changing University versity, the information regarding the changes will be C . Bias Response information except in the performance of one’s Fairfield University requires that all full-time under- disseminated in three ways: There may be instances where acts of bias, which duties . graduate students maintain or purchase a health are defined as language or behaviors that demon- insurance policy . This requirement was established 1 . Outgoing message on the University’s main line: 2 . Users will not divulge University or third-party strate bias against persons or groups because of to ensure the health and well being of students, (203) 254-4000 or ext . 4000 information, whether in electronic or printed race, color, ethnicity, religion, faith, national origin, which is integral to the quality of their college experi- 2 . Posting on the University’s website, www .fairfield . format, to anyone unless their relationship with political orientation, or sexual orientation occur, ence . Under Fairfield’s hard waiver program, the Uni- edu the University as an employee, customer, or con- but the perpetrator(s) cannot be identified and/or versity enrolls each student in its sponsored health tracted temporary employee warrants it . the acts of bias do not rise to the level of discrimi- 3 . Utilization of the StagAlert emergency notifica- insurance policy for the upcoming academic year . A 3 . Users will maintain confidentiality of all data or nation or harassment for purposes of Title IX or this tion system charge for this policy appears on the student’s tuition information in accordance with the policies and policy . In those instances, any member of the Uni- Similarly, due to space or other limitations with voice bill, however, if the student has access to health procedures of the University and any state or fed- versity community impacted by the acts of bias are recordings, the University’s website will contain insurance through other means (e .g ., parent’s cov- eral laws . nonetheless encouraged to report the behavior to the most complete and updated information . For erage), the student can waive the University-spon- the Bias Response Team . The Bias Response Team specific departmental activities or services, further 4 . Users will not intentionally attempt to gain access sored coverage and receive a full credit on their bill . serves to advocate for victims of bias, whether indi- information may be available directly at the follow- to unauthorized information or facilities to which one is not specifically authorized . 42 Policies and Procedures Policies and Procedures 43

5 . Users will utilize the administrative computing 12 Users. must remember that information distrib- Medical Amnesty Student Policy 3 . No physical memorials, apart from the plaque systems (e .g ., Banner) and related products only uted through the University’s computing and and nameplates in the chapel, are permitted on If a student brings another student to the Health in a manner consistent with one’s job function networking facilities is a form of publishing, and the campus grounds or in campus buildings . Center because of concerns about alcohol or drug and for conducting official University business . some of the same standards apply . For example, consumption, if a student brings him/herself to the 4 Families,. friends, or others may establish anything generated at Fairfield that is available on 6 .Users may not transmit any material that is Health Center for such reasons or calls for help, or if endowed, memorial scholarships, or funds in the Internet through the University’s network rep- unlawful, obscene, threatening, abusive, libel- a student initiates getting help for another student by accordance with guidelines established by the resents the University and not just an individual . ous, or hateful, or encourages conduct that would contacting University officials, those students gener- Office of University Advancement . Such schol- Even with disclaimers, it is important to recognize constitute a criminal offense, give rise to civil ally will not be subject to formal disciplinary action . arships or support provide for a perpetual con- that the University is represented by its students, liability, or otherwise violate any federal, state, The fear of, or concern about, the potential student nection between the individual honored, the faculty, and staff, and that appropriate content, or local laws . This includes engaging in abuse conduct process should not deter students from University, and the recipient(s) of the aid or sup- language, and behavior is warranted . of other users . Such abuse includes, but is not seeking appropriate medical or personal assistance . port . Those individuals who establish such schol- limited to, the sending of abusive, obscene, or 13 Users. may not abuse or improperly use com- Students who contact Public Safety for help control- arships or funds are afforded the opportunity to excessive messages within Fairfield University or puter hardware . This includes, but is not limited ling or shutting down a party generally will not be engage with the recipient(s) of the aid or support . beyond via network facilities . to, tampering with equipment and unauthorized subject to formal disciplinary action . To encourage 7 . Users are responsible for safeguarding her/his removal of equipment or components, attempt- victims to come forward with reports about sexual Missing Persons ing to attach unregistered devices such as, but misconduct, students will not be sanctioned for computer account . Each user will be held respon- Students age 18 or above, including emancipated not limited to, network hubs, network switches, revealing a violation in good faith, such as underage sible for all actions originating from her/his minors, will be provided the opportunity during each and wireless access ports, to any existing office or drinking, in the process of reporting a sexual vio- account . This includes not giving one’s password registration process to designate an individual as an classroom network port . Failure to comply with lence claim . to any other person and maintaining a secure emergency contact to be contacted by Fairfield Uni- any of the above noted conditions may result in: workstation . versity in the event the student is officially reported 8 .Users may not circumvent system protection • Suspension and/or termination of computer Memorials as missing . Policies and facilities . Each user is required to report any flaws privileges; Procedures On those occasions when a current student passes If the Department of Public Safety determines that s/he may find in the system protection facilities to • Disciplinary action according to University away, there often is a desire on the part of family, a student has been missing the following will occur: the Help Desk . policies; friends, or others to establish a physical or other 9 . Users may not knowingly use any system to pro- • Referral to law enforcement authorities for • If the missing student is under the age of 18, Fair-

Procedures memorial in the student’s memory . The Fairfield Uni- Policies and field University will notify the custodial parent or duce system failure or degrade network or system criminal prosecution; versity campus does contain a few physical memori- legal guardian; performance . • Other legal action, including action to recover als, and there are scholarship and other funds estab- 10 Users. may not encroach on others’ use of com- civil damages and penalties . lished through memorial gifts . In order to estab- • If the missing student is 18 or older, or an eman- puter resources . Such activities would include, but lish consistent and clear procedures, to honor the cipated minor, and has identified an emergency are not limited to, tying up computer resources Intoxicated Student Policy deceased in perpetuity, to be mindful of the campus contact, Fairfield University will contact the for excessive game playing or other trivial appli- grounds, and to recognize the practices and experi- emergency contact identified by the student; Any student found or encountered on campus by cations; sending harassing messages; sending ences of the past and at other colleges and universi- • If the missing student is 18 or older, or an emanci- Public Safety officers or Residence Life staff exhib- frivolous or excessive messages, including chain ties, the following guidelines concerning memorials pated minor, and has not identified an emergency iting drunken tendencies (e .g ., slurred speech, loss letters, junk mail, and other types of broadcast are in effect: contact, Fairfield University will contact the Fair- of balance, etc .) or an altered state of mind may be messages either locally or over the Internet; using field Police Department . brought to the Health Center or transported to a 1 . A permanent plaque exists in the Egan Chapel excessive amounts of storage (as determined by local hospital for evaluation . The student may be of St . Ignatius Loyola to recognize and honor the The Department of Public Safety will conduct an ITS policies); intentionally introducing any com- required to remain in the Health Center for observa- names of students who pass away while active investigation into the whereabouts of the missing puter viruses, worms, Trojan Horses, or other tion or, if necessary, transported to a local hospital students . The current plaque contains the names student . In any case where the student cannot be rogue programs to Fairfield University hardware via ambulance . If the student is under the age of 21 or of all active students who passed away since 2000 . located or additional assistance is deemed neces- or software; physically damaging systems; or run- exhibits behavior in violation of the student conduct The nameplates are added to the plaque by the sary, the Department of Public Safety will contact ning grossly inefficient programs when efficient code, the student’s conduct will be documented and University . There is no cost or expected donation the Fairfield Police Department . The Fairfield Police ones are available . subject to disciplinary action . It shall be the policy from family, friends, or others . will typically take charge of the investigation and the 11 Users. may not engage in unauthorized duplica- Department of Public Safety will continue to assist and procedure of University staff to err on the side 2 .The option of a Memorial Mass or Mass of tion, alteration, or destruction of data, programs, the police as well as any other outside agencies as of caution when determining if a student should be Remembrance will be offered to the family of the or software belonging to others and may not copy appropriate and necessary . brought to the Health Center or transported to the deceased student at a mutually convenient time material protected by copyright . No one may hospital for evaluation . In addition, students should for the family and campus community . There is Any concerns or questions regarding a student who is inspect, modify, distribute, or copy proprietary not hesitate to contact the Department of Public no cost or expected donation from family, friends, missing or appears to be missing should be referred data, directories, programs, files, disks, or other Safety or Residence Life staff for assistance with an or others . The University will endeavor to comply to the Department of Public Safety . software without proper authorization . intoxicated or incapacitated student . with the family’s wishes regarding scheduling and notice of such a Mass . 44 Policies and Procedures Policies and Procedures 45

Official Communication to the hospital, or when deemed necessary to protect mere inconvenience, for which use of a vehicle is Personal Property Insurance the health or the safety of the student and/or other absolutely necessary . For purposes of this section, a Two official means of communication exist from the Fairfield University is not responsible for students’ individuals . This notification, including the timing student is considered a ‘sophomore’ at least up until University to full-time undergraduate, graduate, and personal property located on University premises . of the notification, is done on a case-by-case basis they have completed his or her second full academic part-time students: Students are strongly encouraged to have personal and strictly at the discretion of the University . The year in residency, regardless of academic credits property insurance for their belongings . This may be • For full-time undergraduate students, each stu- University will always encourage students to contact completed . available and covered under applicable homeown- dent’s assigned mailbox, located in the Barone parents or guardians themselves in the case of medi- Exceptions for family or personal emergencies or ers’ insurance policies or it is available as separate Campus Center . For graduate and part-time stu- cal transports or emergencies . issues may be granted by the Department of Public insurance coverage from many providers . Students dents, each student’s current mailing address . Safety and should be brought to that department’s and parents should check current policies for cover- • For all students, each student’s University-issued Parking and Vehicle Registration attention . Exceptions for medical reasons may be age and consider additional coverage if necessary . account through Fairfield Gmail . Fairfield University is a residential and pedestrian granted by the Special Accommodations Evaluation Students are expected to check their standard campus . Walking and bicycles are the primary means Committee . The Committee is composed of profes- mail and Fairfield Gmail accounts on a daily basis . Photo Permission for getting around the campus . It is approximately a sionals from the Office of Disability Support Services, While students may maintain any number of Fairfield University is located on private property . As 15-minute walk from one end of the campus to the the Health Center, Counseling & Psychological Ser- e-mail accounts with other services, every student such, any professional photographers or videogra- other . The use of vehicles and parking on campus is vices, and Residence Life . Information submitted is required to maintain an active Fairfield Gmail phers, or any non-professional individuals or groups provided on a priority level based on the following for the Committee’s determination will be protected account and use it for electronic communication who are not members of the University community order: faculty and staff, visitors, graduate and part- as a confidential file . Requests for special parking related to University business . (E-mail sent from may only obtain photos/video on the property of time students, commuting students, off-campus privileges will be considered only if the student has non-University issued accounts may not be read .) Fairfield University with the permission of the Office students, and resident students (with the exception a qualifying physical or mental impairment that This requirement provides reasonable assurance of Marketing & Communications . of first-year students and sophomores who are not substantially limits one or more major life activities that the sender or recipient of electronic messages allowed to have cars on campus) . Parking for resident and has a record of such impairment or is regarded Academic-based or University-sponsored and Policies and

matches his or her true identity . Procedures students may be restricted or limited since they live as having such impairment, or where the student approved photography and videography involving on campus and have less need to travel off campus . requires a vehicle/parking for medical reasons such members of the University community is generally as mobility limitation . allowed, so long as the photographer/videographer Parental Notification Policy Fairfield University seeks to foster and maintain Students can complete the request form and send it has permission of the individual subject(s), or when

Procedures As set forth more fully in this Handbook, the right positive relationships with its neighbors in the sur- Policies and the photographing/videotaping is of a crowd or of access to information in a student’s educational, rounding neighborhoods and community . Members to: audience at an open public event where such pho- behavioral, or health-related records is governed by of the University community may not park their cars Special Accommodations Evaluation Committee tography/videography is not otherwise prohibited or state and federal law, as well as institutional policy . on neighborhood streets adjacent to campus . Viola- Dolan #147 restricted . Nothing in this policy shall be construed In line with the policies set forth elsewhere in this tions of this restriction shall result in the following Fairfield University to minimize or limit the rights that students have to Handbook, the University adheres to the following actions by the University: 1 . Fines for each violation 1073 North Benson Road control the disclosure of directory information, as set notification procedures in the following instances: in amounts to be established by the University, and Fairfield, CT 06824-5195 forth more fully in the Family Educational Rights and 2 . Implementation of the University disciplinary pro- Grades: Grades are made available electronically Privacy Act (FERPA) Annual Notice . Fairfield Univer- cess for a disciplinary adjudication and the imposi- Fax: (203) 254-5545 and directly to students through their my .Fairfield sity reserves the right to prohibit or stop any photog- tion of sanctions as are provided for herein, upon the portal . Grades are not provided to parents or guard- Any exception that is granted to the parking policy raphy/videography that is disruptive, intrusive, or occurrence of a third violation in any academic year . ians; however, the student can complete a written will only be for the time period necessary to address not in compliance with University policy or the law . Anyone with questions regarding this restriction authorization to release such information through the immediate need . Exceptions will not be extended should direct inquiries to the Department of Public the Office of the Registrar . for convenience and cannot be granted for financial Safety . need reasons . Fairfield does not have the ability to Posting and Distribution Health/Psychological Records: In general, the Health The use of designated handicap spaces requires a accommodate first-year students and sophomores The University posting policy applies to the posting Center and Counseling & Psychological Services state-issued permit, and the University does not with vehicles . Violations of this policy will be docu- of all printed materials on all bulletin boards in or are prohibited from sharing a student’s medical or issue handicap permits . mented and referred for disciplinary action, in addi- outside buildings . Officially recognized student orga- psychological counseling records, including confir- tion to any ticket or towing charges assessed to the nizations, University offices, faculty, and staff groups mation of a visit, absent the express consent of the Full-time undergraduate first-year students and offender . may post written information concerning a program student . Students may sign a form permitting release sophomores (with the exception of commuting stu- or activity sponsored by Fairfield University or one Traffic or parking tickets may be appealed through of information, but this too is restricted to individual dents) cannot register or have vehicles on campus . of its groups . incidences of treatment or care . There are two exceptions to this: 1 . In the case of an the Department of Public Safety . The purpose of the following time, place, and manner unusual or compelling medical need that is beyond More information regarding parking regulations is Fairfield University may notify the parent(s) or legal regulations is to guarantee the right of free expres- the scope of the Health Center, or 2 . In the case of outlined in the Department of Public Safety’s park- guardian(s) of a student in connection with an injury sion; ensure the safety of students, faculty, and staff; a personal or family emergency that goes beyond ing and traffic brochure and website . or medical condition requiring a medical transport advance the academic mission of the University; and 46 Policies and Procedures Policies and Procedures 47

protect the property rights of the University . being removed, and the responsible individual(s) Notifying Professors/Instructors versity has designated Terry Quell as Title IX Compli- will be subject to disciplinary action and/or suspen- ance Coordinator . Student organizations must first register their post- As the central office for non-academic matters sion of posting or distribution privileges . ing with the Office of Conference & Event Manage- involving students, the Office of the Dean of Stu- Theresa T . Quell, Ph .D ., MSN, RN ’79 ment . In addition, the posting and/or distribution dents will notify the student’s academic dean’s office, Assistant Dean for Academic Programs & of any material in student residences requires the Reporting Deaths, Emergencies, or Campus Ministry, Health Center, or Counseling & Undergraduate Program Director, School approval of the Office of Residence Life . Commercial Illnesses Psychological Services, as appropriate, of situations of Nursing businesses and other off-campus groups require the involving deaths, family or personal emergencies, or Phone: (203) 254-4000, ext . 2704 approval of the Office of Conference & Event Man- Deaths illnesses . However, in all situations, students them- E-mail: tquell@fairfield .edu agement prior to posting any written material and/or selves are responsible for notifying their professors Students who experience a death in their immediate William Johnson is the Title IX Compliance Investi- distributing information or other items on campus . if they will miss class . The only exception would be if family are asked to notify the Office of the Dean of gator . the situation is so extraordinary as to make it impos- Posters/flyers may not be placed in any location Students . The office, in turn, will notify the academic William Johnson sible for the student to do this . Contact information other than the designated bulletin boards . Surfaces dean’s office, Campus Ministry, or others, as appro- Associate Dean of Students for professors is provided on all course syllabi, as well of buildings, stairwells, doors, and windows are not priate . If possible, a representative from the Univer- Phone: (203) 254-4000, ext . 2890 as online . Professors are responsible for their classes, approved areas . sity may attend the visiting hours or funeral, and E-mail: wjohnson@fairfield edu. students have the option of sharing funeral arrange- and students must make the necessary arrange- All posted materials by University organizations ments with faculty and staff through a broadcast ments for missed class time and assignments directly 3. Definitions must contain the name of the sponsoring organiza- e-mail message . In all cases, an expression of sympa- with their professors . For purposes of this policy, the following terms shall tion . If it is an off-campus organization, the printed thy will be sent to the student and his or her family . material should also contain sufficient contact infor- Excused Absences be defined accordingly: mation including a phone number and address . Emergencies The Office of the Dean of Students, the Health Center, “Consent” shall mean mutually understandable Printed material publicizing an event covered by Students who experience a personal or family emer- and Counseling & Psychological Services cannot pro- words or actions indicating a willingness to do the Policies and the Speakers Policy should contain the following gency are asked to notify their RA, the Office of Resi- vide notes excusing students from class and students same thing, at the same time, in the same way with Procedures statement: dence Life, or the Office of the Dean of Students, should not ask for them . If a student has permitted it, each other . Consent may be withdrawn at any time . especially if the emergency requires the student to a professor who calls to confirm information about Mutually understandable consent is almost always “The presence of a guest speaker on the campus leave campus or not attend classes for a short period the student’s situation will be informed as such . viewed under an objective, reasonable person stan- Procedures

Policies and of Fairfield University does not necessarily imply of time (e .g ., two days or more) . While the primary dard . The only context in which mutually under- approval or endorsement by Fairfield University reason for this is to provide any support possible to standable consent would be viewed under a subjec- of the views expressed by the speaker or by Sexual Misconduct Policy the affected student, a secondary reason is for the tive standard is in the instance of a long-standing anyone else present at the event ”. student’s well being and safety . For example, a stu- 1. Statement of Intent relationship where a couple have established pat- Printed material publicizing any event on campus dent who is not on campus can then be accounted terns of communicating consent, but even then Fairfield University (“University”) is committed to must contain a statement that lets those with dis- for during an emergency . there must still be evidence of free and knowing par- providing a learning environment free of gender- abilities or in need of an accommodation know who ticipation to establish consent . Effective consent is based discrimination, including sexual harassment . they can contact prior to the event in order to obtain Illnesses informed consent which is freely and actively given . Sexual misconduct is a form of sexual harassment information and assistance . Consent which is obtained through the use of fraud, Students who are sick or must undergo a medical prohibited by this policy . This policy is intended to force (actual or implied), threats, intimidation, or Printed material that is illegal (e .g ., libelous, defama- procedure or testing should notify the Health Center . guide students on the University’s general response coercion is ineffective consent . Consent may never tory, pornographic), which is obscene, or which If necessary, the Health Center will coordinate with policy to incidents of sexual misconduct, the be given by a minor (in Connecticut, those not yet violates the University’s policies on harassment the primary care physician or specialist any follow- resources available to victims of sexual misconduct, 18 years of age) . Mentally disabled persons cannot and equal protection, including its policies on hate up treatment . If follow-up is not necessary, the stu- and the sexual misconduct prevention initiatives of give effective consent to sexual activity . Physically speech regarding race, gender, ethnicity, national dent’s medical records with the Health Center should the University . incapacitated persons cannot give consent . One orientation, or sexual orientation, is strictly prohib- be updated to reflect the illness or medical issue who is impaired as a result of alcohol or other drug ited and will not be approved . being addressed so that the medical history is accu- 2. Title IX Compliance Notice consumption (voluntary or involuntary) or who is rate and proper care may be provided in the future . Materials that violate applicable fire, health, or safety The University does not discriminate on the basis unconscious, unaware, or otherwise physically help- codes, or otherwise interfere with the regular and Leaving Campus of sex in its educational programs and activities less, is incapable of giving consent . orderly operation of building maintenance may be and Title IX requires that it not discriminate in such “Force” shall mean the use of physical violence and/ removed, so long as the removal is not done with Whenever a student will be off campus for 24 hours a manner . Sexual misconduct is a form of gender- or imposing on someone physically to gain sexual specific regards to the words, pictures, or other con- or more, regardless of the reason, he or she should based discrimination prohibited by both this policy, access . Force also includes threats, intimidation, tent of the material (but rather, the material itself) . notify at least one other student or the RA . Title IX, and other federal and state laws . Inquiries implied threats, and coercion . There is no require- concerning the application of Title IX may be made Violations of this policy will result in the material ment that an individual resist the sexual advance to the University’s Title IX Compliance Coordinator/ Investigator . Consistent with Title IX, Fairfield Uni- 48 Policies and Procedures Policies and Procedures 49

or request, but the presence of resistance is a clear 5 . that is without consent and/or by force . to an incident of sexual misconduct, or other- ties and school-sponsored programs at off-campus demonstration of non-consent . 3 . Sexual Exploitation: The elements of sexual wise is (or may) otherwise participate in any locations and travel associated therewith . exploitation are: sexual misconduct investigation and/or disci- “Intercourse” shall mean vaginal penetration by a 1 . Non-consensual, unjust, or abusive sexual plinary proceeding . 5. Options for Complainants of Sexual penis, object, tongue, or finger; anal penetration by Misconduct a penis, object, tongue, or finger; and oral copula- advantage of another 7 . Stalking: A course of conduct directed at a tion (mouth to genital contact or genital to mouth 2 . for the benefit of: specific person that would cause a reasonable A student in immediate danger should get to a safe contact), no matter how slight the penetration or a . the person taking advantage, or person to feel fear . Stalking involves repeated place and call the Department of Public Safety at contact . b . any person other than the one being and continued harassment made against the (203) 254-4090 or dial 911 for the Fairfield Police exploited, expressed or reasonably implied wishes of Department . Similarly, students hurt and in need of “Sexual Contact” shall mean intentional contact with 3 . where the behavior does not otherwise another individual, which causes the targeted medical attention should call Public Safety at (203) the breasts, buttocks, groin, or genitals; or touching constitute one of the other sexual miscon- individual to feel emotional distress, including 254-4090 or dial 911 . another with any of these body parts; or making duct offenses . fear and apprehension . Stalking behaviors may If a student has experienced sexual violence or another touch you or themselves with or on any of Examples of sexual exploitation include, but include: pursuing or following; non-consen- assault, there are many resources and options avail- these body parts; and intentional bodily contact in are not limited to, invasion of sexual privacy, sual (unwanted) communication or contact able to them on and off campus . One goal of this a sexual manner even if not involving contact with, prostitution of self or another, videotaping including face-to-face, telephone calls, voice policy is to ensure that victims who report to any of, or by breasts, buttocks, groin, genitals, mouth, or without knowledge and consent of all parties, messages, electronic messages, web-based University employee are made aware of and receive other orifice . peeping tommery, transmission of HIV or STD, messages, text messages, unwanted gifts, etc .; necessary or desired services . Below is a list of confi- exposure of one’s genitals in non-consensual trespassing; and surveillance or other types of “Proceeding” includes but is not limited to any hear- dential and private resources available both on and circumstances, engaging in voyeurism, sexu- observation . ing conducted by the Office of the Dean of Students off campus . If students would like to speak with an ally based stalking or bullying, or inducing promulgating this policy . 8 . Intimate Partner Violence (also known as dat- off-campus victim’s advocate immediately, they can incapacitation with the intent to rape or sexu- ing or domestic violence ): The use of physical call (203) 333-2233 . The term “result” refers to a final conclusion of a ally assault, regardless of whether sexual activ- Policies and

violence, coercion, threats, intimidation, iso- Procedures proceeding where a student will be found either ity actually takes place . lation, stalking, or other forms of emotional, A . Confidential Resources: INCIDENT IS responsible or not responsible . The term, result, also 4 .Child Abuse and Neglect: Connecticut law sexual or economic abuse directed towards REPORTED TO CAMPUS OFFICIAL includes any sanctions referenced in this policy as defines child abuse and neglect as follows: a partner . This includes any behaviors that GOVERNED BY CONFIDENTIALITY well as any other orders issued by the Office of the Procedures Policies and Child abuse occurs where a child has had intimidate, manipulate, humiliate, isolate, You can seek confidential services through the Dean of Students . physical injury inflicted upon him or her frighten, terrorize, coerce, threaten, blame, following resources: 4. Offenses and Jurisdiction other than by accidental means, has inju- hurt, injure, or wound someone . Intimate On-Campus Resources: ries at variance with history given of them, or partner violence can be a single act or a pat- Counseling & Psychological Services Non-consensual sexual contact, non-consensual is in a condition resulting in maltreatment, tern of behavior in relationships . Intimate (203) 254-4211 (2146) sexual intercourse, sexual exploitation, attempted such as, but not limited to, malnutrition, partner relationships are defined as short- or offenses, child abuse and neglect, and retaliation sexual molestation or exploitation, depriva- long-term relationships (current or former) Student Health Center shall be offenses prohibited by this policy . The ele- tion of necessities, emotional maltreatment, between persons intended to provide some (203) 254-4000, ext . 2241 ments of each such offense are: or cruel punishment . (Connecticut General emotional/romantic and/or physical intimacy . Clergy a . Offenses Statutes §46b-120) . Child neglect occurs 9 Intimidation:. Intimidation by definition (203) 254-4000, ext . 3405 where a child has been abandoned; is being 1 .Non-Consensual Sexual Contact: The ele- involves the creation of fear in a victim, and Off-Campus Resources: denied proper care and attention physically, ments of the offense of non-consensual sexual the very nature of a threat is the creation of The Center for Family Justice emotionally, or morally; or is being permitted contact are: fear of negative consequences for the purpose (203) 333-2233 (sexual assault hotline) to live under conditions, circumstances, or of influencing behavior . (203) 384-9559 (domestic violence hotline) 1 . any intentional sexual touching, associations injurious to his/her well being . b . Jurisdiction 2 . however slight, (Connecticut General Statutes §46b-120) . Bridgeport Rape Crisis Center Hotline 3 . with any object, The University’s disciplinary jurisdiction is limited (203) 333-2233 5 . Attempted Sexual Misconduct: It is a violation 4 . by a person upon a person, to conduct which occurs on campus and certain off- of this policy to attempt to commit an offense Bridgeport Hospital (203) 384-3566 5 . that is without consent and/or by force . campus conduct . Off-campus conduct falls within of non-consensual intercourse, non-consen- Connecticut Office of the Complainant Advocate 2 . Non-Consensual Sexual Intercourse: The ele- the scope of this policy when the University deter- sual sexual contact, or sexual exploitation . (860) 550-6632 ments of the offense of non-consensual sexual mines that such conduct is sufficiently serious that it intercourse are: 6 . Retaliation: It is a violation of this policy to interferes with, or limits, a student’s ability to partici- B .Private/Non-Confidential: INCIDENT retaliate against anyone who reports (or may IS REPORTED TO DPS or CAMPUS 1 . any sexual intercourse, pate in or benefit from the University’s educational report) an incident of sexual misconduct, or OFFICIAL NOT GOVERNED BY 2 . however slight, programs or activities . Examples of off-campus con- who pursues (or may pursue) a complaint of CONFIDENTIALITY 3 . with any object, duct which the University may exercise jurisdiction sexual misconduct, or is (or may be) a witness 4 . by a person upon a person, over include, but are not limited to, off-campus par- 50 Policies and Procedures Policies and Procedures 51 Title IX Complaint and Investigation Flow Chart On-Campus Resources: Whenever the Department of Public Safety Public Safety (203) 254-4090 receives a report of sexual misconduct, the (please refer to Student Handbook for full policy) Department of Public Safety will indepen- Title IX Sexual Assault Compliance Coordinator dently contact the Fairfield Police Department . (203) 254-4000, ext . 2704 If you have been assaulted: A student in immediate danger should get to a safe place A complainant will be contacted by a Fairfield and call the Department of Public Safety (DPS) at (203) 254-4090 . Office of the Dean of Students (203) 254-4211 Police Detective within 24 hours . Campus Ministry (203) 254-4000, ext . 3405 That does not require the complainant to pur- File an Anonymous Report with DPS online or in person Office of Residence Life (203) 254-4215 sue a criminal investigation . It is the complain- • Incidents disclosed to campus officials such as RAs can be filed without identifiable information unless the University believes there is a threat to the community Resident Assistant (RA) In residence halls ant’s choice to proceed forward with a crimi- • Report can be filed anonymously at www.fairfield.edu/confidentialreport Off-Campus Resources: nal investigation . Further, the Department of • DPS takes report for Clery purposes Public Safety will notify the Title IX Compli- Fairfield Police Department 911 or (203) 254-4800 Or you may choose to file a complaint: ance Coordinator/Investigator of the reported 6. Incident Reporting incident . A victim’s advocate is available upon request through the Center for Family Justice . File a Complaint with Department Initial Intake from Complainant Interim Remedies A student in immediate danger should get to a safe of Public Safety (DPS) • As a first responder, DPS SART Officer • DPS SART Officer will contact Title IX place and call the Department of Public Safety at ext . ii . Title IX Compliance Coordinator/Investigator • Reports are filed with a DPS SART will take steps to ensure safety Compliance Coordinator/Investigator (Sexual Assault Response Team) Officer • Complainant can bring a friend, mentor, • The Title IX Compliance Coordinator/ 4090 or dial 911 for the Fairfield Police Department . The role of the Title IX Compliance Coordina- advocate to help with the initial intake Investigator will work with DPS SART or the Title IX Compliance Coordinator/ Similarly, students hurt and in need of medical atten- tor/Investigator includes: Investigator • Fairfield Police Department will be Officer and Dean of Students (DOS) • Complainants will be provided with a notified and complainant may choose to to set up immediate remedies such tion should call Public Safety at ext . 4090 or dial 911 . • Promoting Title IX compliance policies, brochure with available resources on start a criminal investigation as housing accommodations, course and off campus • No obligation to participate further changes, or a no-contact order with the It is important to preserve evidence when reporting procedures and notifications accused • Visit fairfield.edu/survivor sexual misconduct . If possible, students should not • Overseeing implementation of compliance (grievance) procedures

shower or wash their clothing following sexual mis- Policies and Procedures conduct as that may aid in the investigation . There • Identifying and addressing any patterns or Immediate Response Investigation Investigative Report is no time limit when reporting sexual misconduct to systematic problems revealed by reports • Title IX Compliance Coordinator/ • Title IX Compliance Coordinator/ • A Title IX report will be provided to DOS and complaints Investigator will contact complainant Investigator will explain to the with recommendation to pursue charges the Department of Public Safety or Title IX Compli- about filing a Title IX Sexual Misconduct complainant the process and available under the student Code of Conduct • Conducting investigations of sexual mis-

Procedures ance Coordinator . Policies and Complaint services • DOS will determine if charges are conduct complaints • If a clear and ongoing threat is posed • Student may choose to proceed. pursued a . Role of the Department of Public Safety and Title • Evaluating a student’s request for confi- by identified accused, Fairfield Police • Title IX Compliance Coordinator/ • Complainant and accused will be Department and/or DPS may remove Investigator will meet with complainant, notified in writing regarding upcoming IX Compliance Coordinator/Investigator dentially in the context of the University’s accused from campus . accused, and witnesses to gather Code of Conduct hearing i . Department of Public Safety responsibility to provide a safe and nondis- • Determine issuance of Timely Warning information and evidence under Clery Act • Can take up to 60 days The Department of Public Safety is the Uni- criminatory environment for all students versity’s first responder to reports of crime on • Providing guidance on Title IX compli- campus and will provide immediate assistance ance and University’s related policies/ procedures The accused can... DHSM Board DHSM Board Hearing Process to a person reporting (complainant) an act of • Accept responsibility (go to sanctions) • Trained board members • Will conclude within 30 days from the sexual misconduct . • Serving as a liaison to the state and federal • Deny responsibility (go to • 3 voting members, 1 chair, 1 administrator conclusion of the Title IX Investigation agencies that enforce Title IX Services available through the Department of Discrimination Harassment & Sexual • Accused and complainant have the right • Opening statement by the accused • Promoting employee training and educa- Misconduct (DHSM) Board to an advisor and complainant Public Safety include: • Choose not to participate and the • No direct questioning of Complainant or • Questions by board members tion on Title IX compliance process will continue without the Accused by each other • Victim Impact Statement can be • Emergency response • Monitoring all other aspects of the Univer- accused submitted by the complainant • Incident documentation sity’s Title IX compliance • Complainant support Consistent with Title IX, Fairfield University • Referral to on- and off-campus resources and has designated Terry Quell as Title IX Com- services pliance Coordinator . DHSM Board Hearing Panel Findings Sanctions Appeals The Department of Public Safety is not itself a Terry Quell • Preponderance of evidence standard; • Factors include nature of circumstance • Either party may appeal a decision police department . The Department of Pub- Assistant Dean for Academic Programs “more likely than not” the policy was of violation, prior disciplinary action, • Must be submitted in writing within lic Safety will inform the complainant that & Undergraduate Program Director, violated precedent cases, or safety concern 7 days of decision letter the local police department is the vehicle • Decision made within 2 days in writing • Sanctions may include warning, • Appeal to the VP of Student Affairs School of Nursing • Can be notified in person, by phone, or probation, dismissal or expulsion • Grounds for appeal: procedural error, through which they may pursue a criminal Phone: (203) 254-4000, ext . 2704 e-mail substantive new evidence investigation . • Appeal decisions are rendered in 5 days E-mail: tquell@fairfield .edu • Appeal decisions are final 52 Policies and Procedures Policies and Procedures 53

William Johnson is the Title IX Compliance mandated reporters, must also report the mat- Further, while University employees must file a report by mutual friends or fear of getting Investigator . ter to the Department of Public Safety (ext . report information they receive, it is not their in trouble but the University process is student William Johnson 4090) and the Fairfield Police Department responsibility to investigate or confirm what centered, offering many remedies (no-contact Associate Dean of Students (911) . is reported to them . University officials within orders, safe housing, class changes) to prevent Phone: (203) 254-4000, ext . 2890 All other University employees (i .e ., those the appropriate offices will determine the next retaliation and reoccurrence . To encourage E-mail: wjohnson@fairfield .edu . who are not mandated reporters) are strongly steps, including ensuring that victims have victims to come forward with reports about encouraged to report suspected child abuse been made aware of available on- and off- sexual misconduct, students will not be sanc- When an act of sexual misconduct is reported to or neglect to the DCF hotline listed above, and campus resources . tioned for revealing a violation in good faith, the Department of Public Safety, the matter will be are protected under Connecticut law for good- While a University employee may advise the such as underage drinking, in the process of referred to the Title IX Compliance Coordinator/ faith reporting of such suspected child abuse or complainant of sexual misconduct that any reporting a sexual violence claim . Investigator . The Title IX Compliance Coordinator/ neglect, even if later investigation fails to sub- conversation they have with the complainant Victims of sexual misconduct can file a stan- Investigator will contact the complainant to explain stantiate abuse or neglect . Employees who are will be private (will not be shared unnecessar- dard, formal incident report with the Depart- their options, services, and resources available to mandated reporters must still report instances ily with others), they may not tell a complain- ment of Public Safety at any time . them on and off campus . Further, as discussed in of child abuse or neglect to the Department ant that the conversation will be confidential more detail below, the Title IX Compliance Coordi- An incident report will include, among other of Public Safety (ext . 4090) and the Fairfield unless that employee is subject to privilege nator/Investigator will assist the complainant with things, the name of the complainant and the Police Department (911) . by law to maintain confidentiality of an adult filing a Title IX Sexual Misconduct Complaint . name of the accused, if known . Upon the filing Employees who are mandated reporters must victim . of an Incident Report, the Department of Pub- b . Reporting Sexual Misconduct still report instances of child abuse or neglect The law extends to a limited number of Uni- lic Safety will act as first responder as detailed This policy on reporting is designed to assist the to the Department of Public Safety (ext . 4090) versity employees the privilege to offer confi- in this policy and refer the matter to the Title University’s Title IX Compliance Coordinator/ and the Fairfield Police Department (911) . dentiality to the adult complainant and not IX Compliance Coordinator/Investigator for Investigator, in conjunction with the Department When the complainant is 18 or older: Any to disclose communications with the victim . investigation . The Department of Public Safety Policies and of Public Safety, in providing a comprehensive employee, except those who are empowered by Typically, these are clinical employees who will also determine whether law enforcement Procedures response to reports of sexual misconduct . It seeks law to maintain confidentiality, who witnesses work within Counseling & Psychological Ser- or other authorities should be notified . to promote student and campus safety, and a or receives a report of sexual misconduct of a vices, the Student Health Center, or clergy Direct reporting can be important for the safety prompt and equitable resolution to incidents of complainant 18 or older, must report the inci- within Campus Ministry . Others accorded of the entire University community . Complain- Procedures Policies and sexual misconduct . In general, any employee who dent as soon as possible to the Department of this privilege include: 1 . licensed marital and ants have the right to report sexual misconduct has reasonable cause to believe sexual miscon- Public Safety at ext . 4090 . The Department of family therapists; 2 . licensed social workers; 3 . to the Department of Public Safety without duct has occurred, must comply with the Univer- Public Safety will notify the Title IX Compli- licensed professional counselors; 4 . licensed further participation in the investigatory pro- sity’s Sexual Misconduct Policy, regardless of the ance Coordinator/Investigator and the Fair- psychologists; 5 . psychiatrists licensed as cess . A complainant can choose to initiate a age of the victim . field Police Department . physicians and substantially acting as psy- criminal complaint through law enforcement chiatrists; and 6 . physicians and other medical i . Reporting by University Employees When providing this report, a University and/or initiate a Title IX Sexual Misconduct professionals acting within a medical profes- When the complainant is under 18: In instances employee may initially be able to exclude Complaint with a Title IX Compliance Coor- sional/patient relationship, including those where a University employee is made aware of personally identifiable information (e .g ., the dinator/Investigator . Complainants should recognized by the Privacy Rule of the Health child abuse or neglect as defined by Connecti- name of the victim, the name of the accused understand, however, that by choosing to not Insurance Portability and Accountability Act cut General Statutes Section 17a-101b, the first individual, and/or other identifying details participate in the University’s disciplinary pro- (HIPAA) . question the employee must ask herself/him- about witnesses, etc) . In an initial report, the cess, the University’s response to the incident self is whether she/he is a mandated reporter reporting individual should disclose at a mini- In addition to these individuals, Fairfield may be limited . of child abuse or neglect as defined by Con- mum the nature of the behavior reported, University also designates certain University iii . Peer Reporting: agents or employees as “confidential advisors” necticut General Statutes Section 17a-101(b) . along with date, time and/or location if known . Peers of victims of sexual misconduct can file who serve as confidential resources for stu- If the employee is a mandated reporter she/ The Title IX Compliance Coordinator and/or an incident report or anonymous report with dents who are victims of crime . he must comply with Connecticut’s mandated the Title IX Compliance Investigator will guide the Department of Public Safety on someone’s reporting laws . employees with regard to how much detail is ii . Self Reporting behalf . If your peer has experienced sexual vio- When a mandated reporter is made aware needed in an initial report . Subsequent to an Interpersonal violence or sexual assault is lence, students have many options: initial report, (or at the time of the initial report of child abuse or neglect (as defined above more likely to occur by someone known to the • provide support by encouraging them to if there is an emergency or an immediate risk and by Connecticut General Statutes Section student . If a student thinks they have experi- seek help with the available resources on of harm) campus officials may need additional 17a-101b), she/he must call the Department of enced non-consensual sexual misconduct by and off campus information in order to fulfill the University’s Children and Families (DCF) 24-hour hotline force, coercion or inability to give consent, they • reinforce that it is not their fault. Validate obligations under law, including specifically, for reporting suspected child abuse or neglect should know that it is not their fault and there their feelings and do not investigate their Title IX . at 1(800) 842-2288 . All employees, including are many resources available, including filing a story complaint . Students may feel pressure to not 54 Policies and Procedures Policies and Procedures 55

• students should let them know they are A Title IX Sexual Misconduct Complaint is indepen- and seek to obtain the complainant’s consent to requirements and protections . there for them and are receptive to what dent of an Incident Report filed with the Depart- investigate the incident before commencing the University procedures are designed to provide a they are saying ment of Public Safety . A Title IX Sexual Misconduct investigation . prompt, impartial response for resolution of Title IX • The peer may experience secondary trauma Complaint is an invocation of the student’s right to If a complainant of sexual misconduct makes a Sexual Misconduct Complaints, as well as to provide and there are many resources available for have the incident handled through University disci- request for confidentiality or a request not to inves- reasonable remedial measures if it is determined that them through the Center for Family Justice plinary proceedings, while an Incident Report alerts tigate, a Title IX Compliance Coordinator/Investiga- the sexual misconduct policy has been violated . The and Counseling & Psychological Services . the Department of Public Safety of alleged sexual tor will take all reasonable steps to investigate and University reserves the right to pursue disciplinary misconduct and to provide first responder assis- iv . Anonymous Reporting process the matter consistent with the complainant’s proceedings against an accused even if a complain- tance to a complainant of sexual misconduct . A Title Reports of sexual misconduct can also be made request . In all cases in which a complainant requests ant does not file a Title IX Sexual Misconduct Com- IX Sexual Misconduct Complaint can be filed with a anonymously online with the Department of Pub- that their name and other identifiable information plaint . Further, reasonable interim (pre-disciplinary Title IX Compliance Coordinator/Investigator at any lic Safety, meaning that the report does not con- not be disclosed to the alleged perpetrator, the Uni- hearing) corrective actions for the benefit of the time . While it is the victim’s choice whether or not to tain the name of the complainant or the accused . versity will evaluate the request in context of its obli- complainant and accused will be made available as file a Title IX Sexual Misconduct Complaint, victims gation to provide a safe non-discriminatory environ- well . An Anonymous Report will be kept in the file of are encouraged to do so . A complainant may also file ment for all students . In weighing the complainant’s the Department of Public Safety and recorded a complaint with law enforcement . When requested, Remedial corrective actions include, but are not lim- request, the University will consider such factors as with the Fairfield University Department of a member of the Department of Public Safety will ited to: the seriousness of the alleged sexual misconduct, the Public Safety for purposes of the Jeanne Clery accompany a complainant to the police and will complainant’s age, whether there have been other no-contact orders, reporting disclosure requirements . Anony- assist in filing a report with the police . complaints against the accused, and the accused’s mous Reports allow Fairfield University to track on-campus housing changes, reported incidents of sexual misconduct and b . Title IX Investigations right to receive information about allegations against to provide the complainant with information A Title IX Compliance Coordinator/Investigator will him or her . The University retains the discretion to escorts, disclose, among other things, a complainant’s name about options and resources available to her/ conduct a prompt, thorough, and impartial investi- ensuring the complainant and accused do not attend Policies and

and other identifiable information, as may be nec- Procedures him . An Anonymous Report does not consti- gation into all incidents of sexual misconduct they the same classes, tute a formal Incident Report, a Police Report, are made aware of . The investigation conducted by essary to conduct their investigation . In such cases, or a Title IX Sexual Misconduct Complaint . a Title IX Compliance Coordinator/Investigator is a Title IX Compliance Coordinator/Investigator will ensuring the complainant and accused do not attend inform the complainant if he/she cannot maintain the same extra-curricular activities, Victims of sexual misconduct are also encour- independent from any investigation by law enforce- Procedures

Policies and confidentiality . aged to contact the Fairfield Police Depart- ment; however, a Title IX Compliance Coordinator/ counseling services, ment directly by calling 911 . Filing a criminal Investigator will look to coordinate with law enforce- Typically, the fact finding portion of the investigation medical services, report with the Fairfield Police Department is ment to access their investigative findings to supple- will be concluded within 60 days of the filing of a Title different than filing an Incident Report with ment their fact gathering efforts . IX Sexual Misconduct Complaint and/or receipt of academic support services, academic accommoda- the Fairfield University Department of Public The specific investigatory steps taken by a Title IX notice of an incident of sexual misconduct . However, tions, and/or changes in a victim’s transportation or Safety . If a student files a criminal report with Compliance Coordinator/Investigator will vary the timeframe may vary depending upon the com- working situation, etc . the Fairfield Police Department, the police will plexity of the investigation, unavoidable delays, and/ depending upon the nature of the allegations of sex- When providing a complainant and/or accused with determine if a criminal investigation will occur or the severity and extent of the sexual misconduct . ual misconduct among other factors . A typical Title remedial corrective options, a Title IX Compliance and if the case will be referred for prosecution . IX Sexual Misconduct investigation may include: At the conclusion of a fact finding portion of the Coordinator/Investigator will seek to minimize the 6. Title IX Sexual Misconduct • Interviewing and taking statements from the vic- investigation, the Title IX Compliance Coordinator/ burden as much as is reasonably possible . Investigator will share their findings with the Office Complaint, Investigations, and tim, the accused, and any witnesses In most circumstances where sexual misconduct is of the Dean of Students . Based on the findings of the Disciplinary Proceedings • Compiling and verifying statements alleged, both the complainant and the accused will investigation, the Office of the Dean of Students will a . Title IX Sexual Misconduct Complaint meet separately with a Title IX Compliance Coordi- • Gathering/obtaining documentation decide whether to pursue charges under the Student nator/Investigator and will be provided with a writ- A Title IX Sexual Misconduct Complaint is in effect a • Reviewing any physical evidence Code of Conduct . ten statement setting forth the rights both parties request by a complainant or the University to investi- • Conducting appropriate research c . Disciplinary Process and Proceedings have when going through the disciplinary process . gate an alleged incident of sexual misconduct and to • Drafting reports After reviewing the written statement, both the com- take disciplinary action against the accused . A Title Fairfield University will initiate disciplinary pro- plainant and the accused can ask questions of the IX Sexual Misconduct Complaint may be filed with a • Taking statements from the complainant and the ceedings under the Code of Conduct set forth in the Office of the Dean of Students and have the hearing Title IX Compliance Coordinator/Investigator . A Title accused Student Handbook, which can be found at www .fair- process explained in greater detail . Both the com- IX Compliance Coordinator/Investigator will assist A Title IX Compliance Coordinator/Investigator will field edu/studenthandbook,. upon the conclusion of plainant and the accused are entitled to opportuni- a complainant procedurally in filing a complaint, inform the complainant if he/she receives a report the fact finding portion of the investigation and rec- ties to present relevant statements and witnesses and will let them know their options as well as the of sexual misconduct from a third party (e .g ., the ommendation of the Office of the Dean of Students during a formal conduct proceeding . services and recourse available to them on and off Department of Public Safety or University employee) to pursue charges . The disciplinary procedures will campus . be conducted in a manner consistent with Title IX 56 Policies and Procedures Policies and Procedures 57

When the hearing is held, all appropriate steps will require such a warning if the circumstances of the als may serve on the Committee at the discretion of disability . While federal law requires that prior- be taken to ensure both a full and fair examination incident suggest that there is a serious or continuing the Coordinator and as an individual situation may ity consideration be given to the specific methods of the evidence, as well as the protection of the rights threat to the safety of the campus community . warrant (e .g ,. accommodations relating to food/din- requested by the student, it does not imply that a and safety of the victim . The standard of proof for ing services) . The Committee operates at the discre- particular accommodation must be granted if it is Whether to issue such an alert is considered on a case these cases is more likely than not (also known as a tion and request of the Director of Disability Support deemed not reasonable and other suitable tech- by case basis and depends upon a number of factors preponderance of the evidence standard), and the Services and nothing herein shall prevent or limit the niques are available . including the continuing danger to the campus com- definitions as well as the description of consent as ability of the Office of Disability Support Services to munity, whether the perpetrator was apprehended used herein shall apply . act directly on a request for accommodations . 3. Appeals and the possible risk of compromising law enforce- The hearing process typically is concluded within 30 ment efforts . Timely warnings never include the The following process should be followed by stu- In compliance with state and federal laws and regu- days from the date the Office of the Dean of Students name of the victim, and the issuance of the timely dents requesting an accommodation: lations, including the Americans with Disabilities Act makes a recommendation to initiate disciplinary warning will be explained to the complainant by the of 1990 (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation proceedings . A notice of outcome will be sent to both Title IX Compliance Coordinator/Investigator or the 1. Documentation Act of 1973, Fairfield University does not discrimi- nate on the basis of disability in the administration the complainant and the accused within two busi- Department of Public Safety . In order to fully evaluate any requests, the Office of ness days of the conclusion of the disciplinary hear- of its education-related programs or its services, and Complainants of sexual misconduct may also be eli- Disability Support Services and/or its designee, the ing . When a determination of responsibility is made, has an institutional commitment to provide equal gible to obtain a protective order or apply for a tem- Special Accommodations Evaluation Committee, the complainant will be notified of the decision as educational opportunities for disabled students who porary restraining order or seek enforcement of an requires complete documentation of the condition well as sanctions assigned . In cases of sexual miscon- are otherwise qualified . existing protective order issued by a court of compe- or disability in order to establish the need for an duct, the typical sanction is dismissal or expulsion, tent jurisdiction . Fairfield University will honor any accommodation . Documentation should be current Students who believe they have been improperly as well as no-contact orders . lawful protective or temporary restraining order . and comprehensive in light of the request, and con- denied access to an opportunity or service, discrimi- sist of an evaluation by an appropriate physician/ nated against, and/or who disagree with a decision 7. Education and Other Preventative mental health care provider that describes and sub- by Fairfield University regarding a requested service, Policies and Initiatives Special Accommodations Policy stantiates the current functional impact of the condi- accommodation, or modification may use the fol- Procedures The University is committed to the prevention of sex- Students who wish to request special accommoda- tion or disability as it relates to the modification or lowing appeal procedure to address their concern: ual misconduct through education and awareness . tions due to a disability should notify the Office of accommodation requested . Informal procedure Disability Support Services with the specific request .

Procedures Throughout the year, programs designed to promote Policies and The Office of Disability Support Services receives 2. Process Students who believe they are aggrieved for the rea- sexual violence awareness and prevention are pre- requests, reviews documentation, and works closely Students seeking a housing accommodation based sons set forth should first attempt to resolve the issue sented by a variety of campus resources including with many offices and departments on campus on a disability must fill out the Special Housing directly with the party involved, such as the Office Student Programs and Leadership Development, the (depending on the nature of the request) to facilitate Request Form, which can be obtained at the Office of Disability Support Services, the Special Accom- Dean of Students Office, Counseling & Psychological accommodations for students with disabilities who of Disability Support Services or online at www .fair- modations Evaluation Committee, or the University Services, Campus Ministry, and the Department of have specific needs . In addition, a Special Accom- field edu/dss. . employee (faculty or staff) . Public Safety . The University also promotes partici- modations Evaluation Committee provides commu- pation of student groups in prevention activities and Formal procedure nication and coordination among student support Students seeking a parking accommodation must bystander education . Prevention programs stress the services as well as provides consistent services to fill out the Special Exception Parking Permit Request If the informal procedure described herein does not added risks involved when the use of alcohol and/or students with specific requests within and outside Form, which can be obtained at the Office of Dis- resolve the matter, the student may submit a written illegal drugs is present . Flyers about sexual violence the scope of disability . The Special Accommodations ability Support Services or online at www .fairfield . appeal to the Office of the Dean of Students (BCC are posted in residence halls . The educational pro- Evaluation Committee will serve as a clearinghouse edu/dss . 408) within 15 days of the action or event that trig- grams review strategies for prevention and inform and repository for special requests made by stu- Completed forms must be submitted in a timely gered the appeal . The appeal must include at a mini- students of options and resources available should dents, with a specific focus on issues relating to first- fashion to the Coordinator of the Special Accom- mum, the following: such violence occur . For a complete list and descrip- year students and sophomore parking, room assign- modations Evaluation Committee . Students are tion of educational programs and opportunities, 1 . A clear and concise written statement of the ments, and room accessibility . encouraged to call the Office of Disability Support please visit www .fairfield .edu/survivor . action, regulation, policy, or omission com- The Committee meets regularly and on an as-needed Services with any questions or to obtain additional plained of, signed and dated by the student; Under the Jeanne Clery Act, the University issues information . basis to review student requests and to provide, 2 . The date(s) on which any such action, regulation, warnings to the campus community regarding where appropriate, reasonable accommodation to The final evaluation of any accommodation request policy, or omission occurred; crimes that pose a serious ongoing threat to students students with special needs and those with tem- rests with Fairfield University . Students will be noti- and employees in a manner that is timely and will aid 3 . The names of any and all offices or individuals porary disability . The Committee consists of mem- fied in writing of decisions regarding their requests . in the prevention of similar occurrences . The Depart- involved in the action complained of; bers from Counseling & Psychological Services, ment of Public Safety is responsible for evaluating the Health Center, Residence Life, and the Parking Reasonable accommodations depend upon the 4 . The reason(s) why the student believes the action reported crimes to determine if a timely warning is Office, and is convened and administered by the nature and degree of severity of the documented warrants appeal; and appropriate . Reported cases of sexual violence may Office of Disability Support Services . Other individu- 5 . A summary of the steps taken by the student to 58 Policies and Procedures Policies and Procedures 59

resolve the issue prior to resorting to this formal the cardholder’s accounts . accessed . The StagCard Office can always provide a crepancy, the cardholder should contact the Stag- procedure . balance, and balances for the last seven days of activ- Card Office immediately . The communication must On appeal, the review by the Dean of Students is Lost or Stolen Cards ity are also available through the online card office at include: (1) the cardholder’s name and Fairfield ID limited to a determination of whether there was a Lost or stolen StagCards must be reported immedi- www .stagcardonline .com . number, (2) a description of the transaction in ques- substantial error in the process, including whether ately to safeguard the access and account privileges tion and the discrepancy, and (3) the dollar amount all applicable policies and procedures were followed, contained therein . Report lost or stolen cards to the Insufficient Funds/Off-line of the transaction . The StagCard Office will inform and/or whether new information or documentation StagCard Office during business hours; outside of Transactions/Negative Balances the cardholder of the disposition of the matter within 10 business days after notification from the not reasonably available to the student at the time regular business hours, lost or stolen cards can be Under normal conditions, the cardholder will not cardholder and will correct any error promptly . If the of the initial action being appealed has now become reported to the University’s Department of Public be able to overdraw an account . If, under certain StagCard Office determines that there was no error, available . Safety or to www .stagcardonline .com 24 hours a day, unusual circumstances an insufficient funds con- the cardholder will receive a written or verbal expla- 7 days a week . dition occurs, it is the responsibility of the card- In certain circumstances where the nature and/or nation for the determination . The cardholder may holder to provide restitution . If the condition is not complexity of the matter dictate, the Dean of Stu- Once a card is reported lost or stolen, it is deactivated request copies of documentation used in the review . cleared, the insufficient funds amount will remain dents may convene a Resolution Committee com- and can no longer be used . Once a new StagCard has negative, and the account will be rendered unusable prised of any individual or individuals not currently been issued, the old StagCard will be invalid, and, if Inactive Accounts and/or the University may seek recovery from the involved in the appeal process who, based on their found, cannot be reactivated . cardholder . The University reserves the right to charge a monthly role or expertise, would be necessary to a fair and full There is a $25 replacement fee for lost cards . If a card service fee for a StagBucks account which has been consideration of the appeal . is stolen, the individual must provide official docu- Refunds inactive for a period of at least 12 months . Accounts After investigation of the student’s appeal, the Dean mentation of the theft (police report or Public Safety inactive for 12 months or more may be closed and The University will refund the cardholder’s remaining of Students (or the Resolution Committee if so des- report) to receive a replacement card at no cost . the account balance will become the property of StagBucks balance upon graduation or withdrawal/ ignated by the Dean) shall issue a written decision Fairfield University . resignation from Fairfield University . Refunds will be on the appeal to the student within 15 days following Liability for Illegitimate Use of Policies and generated automatically after the individual is offi- Procedures completion of the investigation . The determination Accounts Daily Limits cially separated from the University . All refunds will of the Dean of Students or the Resolution Commit- If a StagCard is lost or stolen, the cardholder is liable be issued less a $25 processing fee . The University reserves the right to establish daily tee is final . for all transactions until the card is reported lost or limits on privileges to minimize misuse of funds on Procedures Policies and During the appeal process, the University will provide stolen to the StagCard Office (during normal busi- Debit Accounts a lost or stolen card . the complainant with necessary accommodations to ness hours), Public Safety (24 hours a day), or the No interest or other earnings will be paid to the card- Change of Terms participate in any part of the appeal procedure . online card office at www .stagcardonline .com (24 holder or credited by Fairfield University for funds hours a day) . Once reported as lost or stolen, the card held in StagBucks accounts . Funds are deposited The University may change any term or part of this Fairfield University prohibits retaliation against any will be deactivated . To reactivate a card that is found, at the cardholder’s discretion . There is a $25 fee for policy by sending a written or electronic notice to person filing a request for an accommodation or fil- the cardholder must request reactivation in person returned checks . Once the account is activated by the cardholder at least 30 days before the change is ing an appeal of a decision based thereon . at the StagCard Office . Only the StagCard Office can making a deposit, any balance on the account will to become effective . The use of the StagCard on or reactivate a card, and an individual can hold only carry over semester to semester, or year to year, as long after the effective date of change means that the par- StagCard Cardholder Agreements one valid StagCard at any one time . as the individual remains enrolled at or employed by ticipant accepts and agrees to the change . The Uni- Fairfield University . No refunds will be made prior to versity may apply any such change to the outstand- Obtaining a StagCard (Fairfield Privacy/Disclosure of Account graduation or withdrawal/resignation . StagBucks are ing balance of the StagBucks account on the effec- University Identification Card) Information to Third Parties different from “dining dollars” and funds cannot be tive date of the change of terms and to new charges The StagCard is intended to be used the entire time The University will disclose information to third par- transferred between these two accounts . after that date . The cardholder’s use of their StagCard an individual is associated with Fairfield Univer- ties only when required to comply with subpoenas, indicates acceptance of the terms of this cardholder sity . It is not necessary to obtain a new card each court orders, or other applicable legal agreements Dining Dollars agreement . semester or academic year . In order to receive a new or if the account holder gives permission through a Students who select a meal plan with associated Damaged Cards StagCard, an individual must present a valid form written request . Dining Dollars have the pre-determined amount of of government-issued photo identification (driver’s Dining Dollars on a semester basis only . Therefore, Over time, the cards can become worn, damaged, or license, passport, or other government issued ID) at Documentation of Account Activity any balance in the Dining Dollars account does not unreadable . Cards damaged due to normal or rea- the time of application . The StagCard must be carried The cardholder can request a receipt at the time of transfer or carry over from semester to semester, or sonable wear and tear will be replaced at no cost to at all times while on campus and must be presented purchase if the point-of-sale terminal is equipped year to year . the cardholder . The StagCard Office reserves the right to University officials upon request . The card is the to provide a receipt . Some locations are not capa- to assess the $25 replacement fee for replacement of property of Fairfield University and is non-transfer- ble of providing receipts . The remaining balance Error Resolution Procedure a card damaged due to neglect, misuse, or improper able . It must be presented to make a purchase or care, at the office’s determination and discretion . in the StagBucks account should be displayed at As soon as a cardholder believes that there is a dis- transaction and shall be the only means of accessing every point-of-sale terminal each time an account is crepancy or would like information about a dis- 60 Policies and Procedures Policies and Procedures 61

Student Surveys and Data Use of Campus Facilities field Prep, the Office of Residence Life, Quick Cen- Use of Fairfield University Trade ter for the Arts, RecPlex, and Athletics department Collection Policy The Office of Conference & Event Management is the Names, Trademarks, or Logos as appropriate and under the same conditions as Fairfield University is committed to the ongoing designated central clearinghouse for registering all Fairfield University is the owner of its name, logos use of the Barone Campus Center . assessment and improvement of the services and campus events, and all events on campus must be (including athletic logos and University seal), graphi- resources it provides to both its undergraduate and registered with and approved by this office . Conditions for Usage cal identity, and other trademarks, and has sole dis- graduate students . In order to meet this ongoing cretion over their use . • The Barone Campus Center and ancillary facili- • Sponsors of social events or activities involving commitment, the Office of Institutional Research ties such as The Levee, Dolan School of Business students must be approved by the Office of Con- The use of the Fairfield University name, logos, or routinely gathers information from students covering Dining Room, Gonzaga Auditorium, Faber Hall ference & Event Management . other trademarks is prohibited for the titles of pub- a wide range of topics involving student life both Dining Room, and Quick Center for the Arts are • All arrangements for food or catering services lications, on manufactured articles (such as t-shirts within and outside the classroom . This information the main function spaces of the University . These must be made through the University’s food ser- or other articles of clothing), in the names of stu- is collected by various methods including, but not facilities serve all segments of the University com- vice vendor, Sodexo or one of the approved Stag- dent organizations, or in any other way, without limited to, surveys, interviews, and focus groups . munity . The general policy of the Barone Campus Card vendors pending approval by the Office of the approval of Fairfield University . In addition, the Where applicable, research is done in coordination Center and other facilities is one of openness and Conference & Event Management . use of Fairfield’s name, logos, or other trademarks with Fairfield University’s Institutional Review service to its public . All decisions as to the avail- may be prohibited on certain items (such as light- Board . On occasion, students may be required to • The maintenance, custodial, and media services ability of the Barone Campus Center and associ- ers, toiletries, or alcoholic beverages) . For students, participate in a survey process as a condition of their for events will be provided by Facilities Manage- ated University facilities will be made on the basis request for permission and approval should be enrollment, but students will be under no obligation ment and the Media Center and the cost assumed of this policy statement . made to the appropriate student affairs office who to answer any specific question that they do not want by the sponsoring organization or individual . • While attempting to service all interests harmoni- in turn will contact the University’s Design & Digital to answer . The results are used for research purposes • Proper security (police, fire, emergency medi- ously, the University will give priority to functions Printing office within the Division of Marketing & only, and the responses of individuals are always cal) must be provided and the cost assumed by of the University community when requested in Communication . strictly confidential . The information and feedback the sponsoring organization or individual . Public accordance with this policy statement . In order to Policies and provided by students about their Fairfield experience Safety officers will determine if local police will be Violation of this policy may subject an individual or Procedures insure priority for University activities, use of the are vital to the process that allows the University to needed . organization to disciplinary action . In addition, any Barone Campus Center and other campus build- modify and improve its services and offerings . goods upon which Fairfield’s name, logos, or trade- ings and facilities during the academic year may • The sponsoring organization or individual is marks appear without authorization are subject to be restricted to the University community . Use legally responsible for any use or service of alco- Procedures Policies and confiscation and may be destroyed . Surveillance of facilities during the academic year by outside holic beverages in accordance with the laws of the state of Connecticut . Purchase of said liquor is the The Department of Public Safety is charged to ensure individuals or groups shall be limited or not per- responsibility of the sponsoring organization . the safety of the campus, minimize crime or other mitted . Use of the Barone Campus Center and Voter Registration behavioral problems, and maintain an appropriate other campus buildings and facilities outside • The organization sponsoring an activity is finan- In accordance with the federal Higher Education academic and residential environment . In doing so, of the traditional academic year (e .g ., summer cially responsible for the return of all items to Opportunity Act, Fairfield University provides stu- Public Safety provides a wide array of services that go months and vacation periods) is permitted but their proper locations and in the condition they dents with the opportunity to register to vote . By beyond the traditional or minimal roles of a security must be approved by the Office of Conference were received, and the return of a facility to its virtue of being a student living at and attending a force . Public Safety is authorized to monitor, prevent, & Event Management and fall under the scope original condition . , students are entitled to become investigate, and report any violations of state or fed- of the University Summer Conference/Camp registered voters in the town of Fairfield (or town of eral law and/or University regulations or standards Program . Use of the Barone Campus Center and Use of Fairfield Directories and residence) and the state of Connecticut . Students of conduct on campus . other facilities is prohibited for activities that are Mailing Lists from other states who wish to vote in a state other contrary to the mission statement of the Univer- than Connecticut should use a federal form or one Fairfield’s campus is patrolled regularly by uniformed Fairfield University maintains a number of directo- sity . There are fees associated with renting spaces supplied by the state in which they wish to register . officers . In addition, the campus is monitored by a ries and address lists to facilitate personal contact outside of academic use . Both the state and federal forms can be obtained via closed-circuit television/camera system . Cameras between students, faculty, staff, alumni, and vol- • Use of the Barone Campus Center and other the Internet . Procedural information and links to are located outside and inside many campus facili- unteers . No part of these directories or address lists campus buildings and facilities will be scheduled the appropriate state agencies can be found on the ties, including residence halls and academic build- may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or through the Office of Conference & Event Man- University website . Questions regarding voter regis- ings . If necessary, the director of Public Safety and transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, agement . All requests for use of this facility and tration, census, and elections may also be directed vice president for Student Affairs may authorize the mechanical, photocopying, or otherwise, without the the registering of events must be made through to the Registrar of Voters for the town of Fairfield at use of plain-clothes officers for crime prevention or prior written permission of Fairfield University . Any the office . Non-academic use of classrooms, (203) 256-3115 or online at www .fairfieldct .org . investigation . Such cases must be serious and war- use of the addresses or other information (includ- meeting rooms, dining halls, residence halls, rant such action . ing, but not limited to, the preparation of envelopes, lecture halls, auditoriums, theaters, Prep school mailing labels, or e-mail distributions) for any mul- facilities, and athletic facilities will be scheduled tiple mailing without the express written consent of by the Office of Conference & Event Management Fairfield University is prohibited . in consultation with the University Registrar, Fair- 62 Student Conduct Code Student Conduct Code 63

Student Conduct Code Residence Halls, Townhouses, and Apartments: First Offense: Consumption of alcoholic beverages in the residence • Formal warning halls is prohibited in common areas such as hallways, • Alcohol education or educational activity bathrooms, stairwells, kitchens, porches, and • $100 fine for incidents involving hard liquor Introduction code, the law, and/or our policies on academic lounges . Kegs, beer balls, common containers over • Letter to parent/guardian (at the discretion of the As a Jesuit and Catholic university, Fairfield has dishonesty is implicated . 64 ounces (empty or full), or equivalent quantities of Office of the Dean of Students) liquor are strictly prohibited . a distinctive mission . The University focuses not Second Offense: only on excellence in teaching, learning, and STANDARDS OF CONDUCT Townhouses: Large common sources of alcohol, • $150 fine (maximum). Fine amount will vary scholarship, but also on growth and development such as kegs, beer balls, common containers over depending on the quantity and type of alcoholic of the whole person . We value life outside the Aiding, Abetting, or Complicity 64 ounces, or equivalent quantities of liquor, are not beverages consumed or confiscated, with higher classroom as essential to the educational mission permitted . fines given for incidents involving hard liquor . Helping or encouraging another person to engage to foster not only individual growth, but spiritual, • Formal warning or disciplinary probation in violations of University policy constitutes aiding Campus and Other Buildings: Consumption of moral, and social growth as well . Our community • Alcohol education or educational activity and abetting . Witnessing policy violations and failing alcoholic beverages on the grounds of the campus is holds high expectations of how we live and interact • Letter to parent/guardian with one another, as the successes and failures of to report such inappropriate behavior constitutes prohibited unless it has been specifically approved by • Referral to Restorative Mentoring each member of our community shape Fairfield . complicity . All such occurrences are subject to and registered with the Office of Conference & Event Respect for self and respect for others, both within disciplinary action . Management . Individuals who appear intoxicated Third Offense: and outside the University community, lie at the (e .g ,. unable to walk without assistance, speaking • $200 fine (maximum). Fine amount will vary incoherently, emitting a strong odor of alcohol, or depending on the quantity and type of alcoholic heart of our standards of conduct . Students are held Alcohol Policy accountable for their actions as a necessary part of vomiting) or who exhibit drunken behavior will not beverages consumed or confiscated, with higher our community life . The University’s alcohol policies reflect the laws of be admitted to campus events . Moreover, individuals fines given for incidents involving hard liquor . the State of Connecticut regarding the purchase, demonstrating such behavior while attending any • Disciplinary probation and/or dismissal Because we are a community committed to Jesuit sale, and consumption of alcoholic beverages . No registered social function will be promptly removed . • Referral for evaluation (and possible required and Catholic ideals and to the growth of each one under the age of 21 is permitted to purchase, stipulations) Athletic Events: Alcoholic beverages may not be sold, individual, the standards established for members possess, or consume alcoholic beverages . Those • Letter to parent/guardian of the Fairfield community are not always exactly the distributed, or consumed at athletic events held on who are 21 years of age or older may purchase and Fourth Offense: same as those within society at large . The University’s campus . This policy applies to all varsity, club, and consume alcohol; however, it is not permissible for • Loss of housing selection privileges for on-campus student conduct code goes beyond what is simply recreational events held on campus . any University student to serve, possess, or consume and/or off-campus (i .e ., beach) lotteries (effective required for public order . The code incorporates pure grain alcohol . All students are responsible for General Guidelines for Alcohol-Related for the Class of 2014 and all classes thereafter); or what is good and developmental for the individual discouraging alcohol-related behavior that is abusive Infractions dismissal and for the University community . to themselves or to others . Moreover, drunkenness Conduct Code Additional offenses will jeopardize a student’s status The following represents general guidelines that Student At times, the process of calling students to and intoxication are prohibited regardless of age . are used by the Office of the Dean of Students at the University . accountability can be very difficult . This is particularly If alcohol is served at a gathering, it is the responsibility when determining sanctions for alcohol-related Illegal or unauthorized distribution of alcohol to Student the case on those occasions when the conduct in of the host to comply with state and local laws . A misconduct . These guidelines will also be utilized by underage students Conduct Code question is so contrary to our community standards social host may be held responsible for injuries and those individuals and offices designated by the Dean as to warrant restriction from University activities or damages caused by a minor who is served alcohol . of Students (namely, the Office of Residence Life) First Offense: dismissal from the University . However, even in these A host may be liable even if the host is a minor . to carry out the review of cases and determination • $200 fine (maximum) most difficult situations, the University seeks first Therefore, if alcohol is served at a gathering, the host of sanctions for alcohol-related misconduct . For • Formal warning or disciplinary probation and foremost to serve its students in an educative must ensure that minors are not served . Furthermore, first-time, minor infractions, and at the discretion of • Alcohol education or educational activity role . Because education is our primary purpose, it is a violation of state law to sell alcohol without a the Office of the Dean of Students, students may be • Letter to parent/guardian procedures in University disciplinary hearings are not permit, and individuals who charge for admission to given the option of confirming their responsibility in • Referral to Restorative Mentoring the same as due process in the criminal or civil courts . a party where alcohol is served may be held criminally writing in lieu of a hearing/meeting with the Dean’s Second Offense: liable . Criminal sanctions may equally apply if the The student conduct code applies to behavior both office . Sanctions will still apply . • $400 fine (maximum) on and off campus . In the event of a discrepancy vendor accepts money for cups or ice, instead of The list below is not exclusive, nor does it represent • Disciplinary probation and/or dismissal between the information contained in this section of explicitly for the alcohol . No student, regardless of age, the maximum or minimum action that may be taken • Community service the Handbook and another University publication or is permitted to be in possession of kegs, beer balls, to address particular conduct . The fine is per person • Letter to parent/guardian document, the terms of this section of the Handbook common containers over 64 ounces (empty or full), or unless specified per residence An additional $100 fine can be given per house will apply . Fairfield University reserves the right to equivalent quantities of liquor anywhere on campus unless otherwise authorized . No student, regardless of for hosting a disruptive gathering with alcohol withhold issuance of a diploma, regardless of degree Possession or consumption of alcohol (not age, is permitted to brew their own beer or make their involving underage students . Additional offenses will requirement completion, where a violation of this abusive or disruptive in nature) in violation of own wine, cider, or liquor . jeopardize a student’s status at the University . University policy 64 Student Conduct Code Student Conduct Code 65

Alcohol impairment/abusive use violations (e.g., consumption of alcohol are strongly discouraged and intended or not, from which bodily harm could All types of damage caused to any student residence driving under the influence of alcohol, disruptive may be taken into consideration when determining reasonably result to a person, is prohibited . or its furnishings are the responsibility of the stu- or violent behavior, drunkenness, intoxication, sanctions for alcohol-related misconduct . Moreover, dents assigned to that residence, and repair costs Fighting occurs when two or more students are or use of grain alcohol) drunkenness and intoxication are impermissible and will be billed accordingly . Damage that occurs in engaged in physical attempts to harm each other . unacceptable, regardless of one’s age . common areas of student residences (e g. ., hallways, First Offense: Although a student may not have instigated an common bathrooms, backyards, etc .) will be divided • $200 fine (maximum) Consistent with this policy, excessive amounts of altercation, a student is guilty of fighting if he or and shared among all residents of that particular • Formal warning or disciplinary probation alcohol, as well as kegs, beer balls, or other common she goes beyond any force necessary to avoid harm residence hall, floor, or block . • Alcohol education or educational activity containers (empty or full), are not allowed in any and aggressively attempts to harm the instigator . • Referral for evaluation (and possible required residence on campus . Fighting may result in dismissal or expulsion from In addition to the replacement or repair cost result- stipulations) the University . ing from such behavior, additional sanctions will be • Community service levied, up to and including dismissal or expulsion • Letter to parent/guardian Arson, Fire Alarms, and Emergency and possible arrest and prosecution by state or fed- Communication with University • Referral to Restorative Mentoring Equipment eral authorities for cases of intentional damage and The deliberate setting of a fire on University property Personnel vandalism . Second Offense: is a very serious offense and will result in removal Students are expected to be respectful of faculty and • $400 fine (maximum) The University will collect and expect payment from from housing and/or dismissal from the University . staff . This includes, but is not limited to, members of • Disciplinary probation, reassignment of/or students for damage done to University property . the residence life staff, custodial staff, dining services removal from campus housing, and/or dismissal Tampering with firefighting equipment (e .g ., fire The University shall complete the repairs and expect staff, maintenance/grounds staff, faculty, secretaries/ • Alcohol education or educational activity extinguishers, smoke detectors, heat sensors, etc .), payment from students for the repairs within 30 support staff, and University administrators . Any • Meeting with student and parent/guardian to reporting bomb scares, or setting off false fire and days . Students are not permitted to attempt to fix form of inappropriate communication, gesture or discuss the matter emergency alarms may endanger lives and are the damage themselves or contract with an outside action (e .g ,. pushing, intimidating or threatening serious violations of state and federal laws, as well as vendor for repairs . Additional offenses will jeopardize a student’s status words, etc .) is prohibited and will result in disciplinary University regulations . Heat and/or smoke detectors, at the University . action . Moreover, verbal or written exchanges that The University will assist, but does not assume as well as sprinkler heads, are extremely sensitive are disrespectful will be disciplined accordingly . responsibility for, collecting payment on behalf of Possession or use of a keg or other large, and may be activated by any contact . Therefore, a student for damage done to the personal property common source of alcohol students should not touch these devices or hang of that student by another student . Accidental or objects from them . Violations of this policy will result First Offense: Compliance with Requests or unintentional damage to property is inevitable and in disciplinary action, up to and including dismissal • $500 fine per keg (maximum) per residence Directives unavoidable at times . When it occurs, it will be rec- or expulsion from the University . • Formal warning or disciplinary probation Students are required to comply with reasonable ognized as such and the responsible individual will • Possible loss of housing on campus or reassign- Failure to leave a building in the event of a fire requests, directives, or orders by authorized be billed simply for the replacement or repair cost . Conduct Code ment of housing on campus alarm is serious and may endanger a student’s life University personnel (e .g ,. residence life staff, public Additional sanctions for vandalism/damage to Student • Alcohol education or educational activity or the lives of others . Individuals who do not leave a safety officers, etc .) . This requirement includes, but property: • Community service building will be subject to disciplinary action . is not limited to, reasonable requests for students • Letter to parent/guardian Student to meet appointments in administrative or faculty First Offense:

Conduct Code • Referral to Restorative Mentoring offices and to be cooperative at disciplinary • $100 fine, housing restrictions, and formal Assault, Threat of Force, Bodily Second Offense: investigations and hearings . It also includes properly warning Harm, and Fighting Policy • $700 fine per keg (maximum) per residence identifying oneself upon request . Students who fail Second Offense: • Disciplinary probation Assault, understood as a physical attack against to honor requests or orders by authorized University • $300 fine, housing restrictions another person, is a serious offense and will result personnel will be subject to disciplinary action . • Loss of housing on campus, reassignment of Third Offense: in dismissal or expulsion from the University . Threat housing on campus, or dismissal • Dismissal from the University of force, with or without actual physical contact, is • Meeting with student and parent/guardian to Damage to Property/Vandalism discuss the matter also a serious offense, and may result in sanctions, including dismissal or expulsion . A threat of force The University expects students to respect personal Dining Hall Additional offenses will jeopardize a student’s status includes any overt behavior accompanied by an and University property both inside and outside Failure to abide by dining regulations, including, at the University . intent on the part of the actor to do physical harm . of the community . Damage shall be classified as but not limited to, engaging in food fights, other The University accepts the responsible and legal Threat of force also includes any instance where either accidental or malicious . Accidental damage disruptive or disrespectful behavior, removal of use and consumption of alcohol by students over the actions of one person directed towards another is damage occurring through unintentional, chance food or utensils, or unauthorized entrance to the the age of 21, but rejects its illegal use or abusive would lead a reasonable person to believe that the happenings . Vandalism is deliberate, malicious, dis- dining hall will result in disciplinary action . Dining consumption . Accordingly, behaviors such as actor intended to do the other person imminent ruptive behavior resulting in damage to property . privileges suspended or revoked for disciplinary drinking games which may contribute to or physical harm . Additionally, any reckless action, reasons are not eligible for a refund . facilitate the potentially dangerous or inappropriate 66 Student Conduct Code Student Conduct Code 67

Disorderly or Disruptive Conduct Guest Policy Hazing Misrepresentation or False Behaviors that are disruptive to the life of the All students are required to register guests on cam- Hazing is strictly forbidden . Any action which Information University, disregard the rights of others, or are pus via the guest registration form . Students are only recklessly or intentionally endangers the health No student shall knowingly give false information disrespectful of the community will result in permitted two registered guests at any time and all or safety of a person for a purpose related to an in any University proceeding or meeting or know- disciplinary action . guests must be registered 24 hours in advance . Stu- organization, team, or other activity violates ingly give false information to any University offi- dents are expected to greet their guests upon arrival University policy as well as Connecticut criminal cial . Moreover, no student may have possession of to campus, be with them/know their whereabouts statutes . false information (e .g ,. fake IDs, etc .) . Falsification Drug Policy during their stay, and be present at their departure Prohibited conduct includes any physical or verbal of records, including grades and other academic The possession, use, or distribution of illicit or illegal from campus . Please refer to the Public Attendance act which subjects another person, voluntarily or records, admission materials, housing materials, drugs is strictly forbidden . Drug paraphernalia is also section found in Clubs and Organizations for specific involuntarily, to abuse, humiliation, degradation, registration materials, health records, identification prohibited . In addition to University disciplinary details about guest registration at public events . mental anguish or pain and discomfort, including but cards, signed statements, etc ., is also strictly prohib- action, responsible students are subject to arrest and ited . In addition, the creation, manufacturing and/ prosecution by state and/or federal authorities . Students are responsible for the conduct of their not limited to, indecent exposure, sleep deprivation, guests and for ensuring that visitors adhere to Uni- confinement to a limited area, or assault . Further, or distribution of false identification, whether or not for profit, is strictly prohibited and would be subject Standard Sanctions for Drug-related versity rules and regulations . Furthermore, stu- requiring or encouraging another individual to for dismissal . Infractions dents who invite or allow non-students to come on violate University policy or state or federal law for to University property assume all responsibility for any purpose related to an organization or team will In addition, theft, misappropriation, or misuse of Simple offenses, which include possession of drug any actions, damages, or injuries resulting from the be considered hazing . another’s StagCard for any purpose is a violation of paraphernalia and possession or use of small behavior of the guest . To that end, student hosts The University’s athletic or recreation staff will also the Code of Conduct . quantities of drugs, may result in a fine of up to must be with their guests at all times . Guests found report any hazing activity . Violators are subject to the $300 maximum, disciplinary probation, drug unaccompanied are subject to immediate removal full range of sanctions, including dismissal or expul- education class, referral for evaluation, counseling, from campus . If guests violate University rules and Off-Campus Misconduct sion, as well as criminal prosecution . Under Con- or Restorative Mentoring, and community service . regulations, the student host or hosts will be sub- Since the standards of conduct apply to all students necticut statute, student organizations which engage Repeat offenses will result in dismissal or expulsion ject to disciplinary action for those violations, and of the University both on and off campus, students in hazing forfeit for a period of not less than one year from the University . Major offenses, including the guests may be removed from campus and may arrested for criminal offenses (misdemeanor or all rights and privileges to operate . the possession or use of large quantities of drugs, receive a criminal trespass warning . felony) are subject to disciplinary action . Police or possession or use of certain categories of drugs other court reports or documents, reports from University Full-time undergraduate commuter students are than marijuana and as defined herein (e .g ., cocaine, officials, or student complaints may be considered allowed in residential buildings if invited by a resi- Indecent Conduct heroin, hallucinogens, etc .), and/or the intent or when reviewing allegations of off-campus dent, or for academic reasons . After 11 p .m ., only Conduct that could be considered lewd or offensive potential to sell or distribute, will result in dismissal misconduct . residents of the buildings are allowed within the resi- and not in keeping with the University’s mission and

or expulsion from the University . Conduct Code dential buildings, unless accompanied by a resident philosophy will result in disciplinary action . Students living off campus are expected to be Student Prescription Drugs from within the community . Also, guests must carry a considerate of their neighbors and the community printed copy of the guest registration form and valid at large . They should monitor noise levels within and The improper use of prescription drugs is a serious Internet Communications Student photo identification at all times and must present such projecting from their homes, and if they host guests problem on college campuses . For this reason, it is The Internet provides new and increasingly diverse Conduct Code form and identification upon request . Guests may not or parties, they should arrange for the quiet and a violation of University conduct rules for a student remain on campus for more than three (3) days . Spe- ways for students to become involved, engaged, appropriate arrival and departure of their guests . to be in possession of another person’s prescription cial exceptions may be granted with the approval of and connected as members of the University com- medication, or for a student to provide another per- The standards of conduct will be violated by the student’s Area Coordinator . Guests attending Uni- munity . Communications on sites such as Facebook, son with drugs that have been prescribed for that behavior off campus that results in a neighborhood versity events are subject to event policies . MySpace, Snapchat, Twitter, YouTube, etc ., are not student . Sanctions will be assessed based on the specifically monitored by Fairfield University offi- disturbance . A neighborhood disturbance may occur behavior in question but can include a fine, disci- A resident may neither request nor require his/her cials, but may be brought to the attention of and at the site of a social gathering at an off-campus plinary probation, drug education, and/or referral roommate(s) to leave the room for a guest(s) . Violations considered by the Office of the Dean of Students or residence (e .g ,. loud music or conversation levels) for evaluation, counseling, or Restorative Mentoring . of the guest policy may result in a minimum fine of its designees when it appears that such communi- or through activity on the part of those arriving at or $100, loss of guest privileges, and community service . cations constitute possible violations of the Code leaving a social gathering at an off-campus residence Gambling of Conduct, particularly those policies relating to (e .g ,. littering, property damage, fighting, obscene or harassment or discrimination . Messages between disruptive behavior, noise disturbances, etc .) . Illegal gambling is prohibited and will result in disci- Harassment individuals, including e-mails, instant messengers, plinary action . See the Non-Discrimination and Harassment policy text messaging, and Facebook messages may also be Standard Sanctions for Off-Campus in the “Policies and Procedures” section of this considered in the conduct process . Students should Misconduct Handbook . be aware that the Internet is considered a public First Offense: forum and information posted there can be viewed • $200 fine and formal warning by anyone . 68 Student Conduct Code Student Conduct Code 69

Second Offense: Smoking include, but is not limited to, firearms, paint guns, Hearing Bodies • $400 fine, disciplinary probation, and loss of off- BB guns, air guns, slingshots, bows and arrows, Smoking is prohibited in all University buildings and There are three hearing bodies for student conduct campus status various kinds of knives other than cooking utensils, facilities . Electronic or e-cigarette devices are also cases: (1) administrative (e .g ,. dean’s staff, designee and various kinds of martial arts devices capable Third Offense: prohibited in all University buildings and facilities . of the dean’s office, such as the Office of Residence of being used as weapons . Facsimiles, replicas, or • Dismissal from the University Consistent with applicable state law, this prohibition Life), (2) the Peer Conduct Board, and (3) the Student reproductions of weapons (e .g ,. “air soft” guns) includes all of the student residences (residence Conduct Board . The Dean of Students delegates are also prohibited . In addition, the possession halls, townhouses, and apartments) . In addition, members of his or her staff to be the principal Right to Privacy of fireworks or other dangerous chemicals and individuals smoking are expected to be at least 30 administrators of student conduct matters . The No student shall install or use any device for listening propelling any object in such a way as to endanger feet from the building or whatever greater distance dean or student conduct administrator refers alleged to, observing, photographing, recording, amplifying, safety or property are prohibited . is required so as not to allow smoke to travel back violations to the appropriate hearing body . transmitting, or broadcasting sounds or events into the building . Violations of the smoking policy occurring in any place where the individual or group In most cases, alleged violations of policies whose may result in a fine, an educational activity, and/or involved has a reasonable expectation of being Student Conduct Process sanctions call for dismissal are referred to the Dean community service . free from unwanted surveillance, eavesdropping, of Students . The Dean of Students has the discre- recording, or observation, unless the student has Reports of Incident (ROI) tion to refer a student to an administrative hearing first obtained the consent of all persons involved . Study Abroad Any member of the University community may even when potential sanctions call for dismissal . Fairfield University’s student Conduct Code and report an alleged violation of University policy or the A student may request an administrative hearing Sexual Assault, Rape, or the procedures by which it is implemented apply to student Conduct Code if that member observed the even when the sanctions could entail dismissal or expulsion; however, the dean can deny that request Misconduct students studying abroad . violation or had personal knowledge of it through means other than hearsay . Students, administrators, and refer the matter to the Student Conduct Board . Any behavior that constitutes a sexual offense under faculty, staff, and other members of the University Alleged violations of a less serious nature are han- this section, or the Sexual Misconduct policy set Theft community who wish to file a report concerning a dled through administrative hearings or may be forth in the “Policies and Procedures” section of this Students involved in the attempted or actual theft, student’s behavior may do so by obtaining a Report referred to the Peer Conduct Board . Handbook, will subject the offender to disciplinary sale, or possession of property that does not belong of Incident (ROI) form from the Office of Residence The student conduct process is intended to serve action, up to and including dismissal or expulsion, to them (including, but not limited to, such items Life, the Office of the Dean of Students, or the educational goals as well as to uphold University whether or not criminal charges are filed and as dining room equipment, laboratory equipment, Department of Public Safety . If the report concerns policies and the student Code of Conduct . The without regard to whether the conduct occurred furniture, library books, computer materials, etc ., a member of the faculty, administration, or staff, a student conduct process should not be confused on or off campus . Prohibited conduct includes as well as the personal property of another student duplicate copy of the written report of the incident with criminal or civil court proceedings . As such, sexual assault, rape, attempted sexual assault or or member of the University community), will be should be submitted to the person’s supervisor . student conduct hearings are not courts of law and rape, indecent exposure, voyeurism, or possession subject to disciplinary action and possible arrest and formal rules of evidence do not apply . Hearings or distribution of illegal pornography . In addition, All reports alleging misconduct by a student will Conduct Code prosecution by state or federal authorities . are not open to the public, other members of the sexual assault, rape, and other sexual offenses are be reviewed by the Office of the Dean of Students . Student University community, parents, family members, illegal under Connecticut criminal statutes and may If there is sufficient evidence that a University rule or legal counsel . Student conduct cases are decided be prosecuted in a court of law . Unauthorized Entry or regulation may have been violated, the accused

Student based upon the standard of whether it was more No person shall enter or attempt to enter any student will be notified of a meeting with the

Conduct Code Please refer to the Sexual Misconduct Policy likely than not that the rule or policy was violated . University function or facility without a ticket of dean’s staff . The student is required to keep this contained in the “Policies and Procedures” section The decisional authority takes into consideration admission or proper authorization . In addition, no appointment . At the initial meeting, the disciplinary of the Student Handbook for a complete description, whether the spirit or intent of the rule or policy was individual shall enter or attempt to enter a locked process will be explained, the student will be advised philosophy, definitions, process, information, and violated . In the determination of sanctions, prior building, room, office, or area without proper of the alleged violations, and, if applicable, the resources . student conduct violations are considered . authorization . Furthermore, unauthorized entrance student will be given the opportunity to choose a into or presence in a student room or vehicle is a hearing body . If the hearing body chosen or required Violations of the Student Handbook are sometimes Solicitation violation of this policy . Individuals can only enter/ is an administrative hearing, the initial meeting will also potential violations of criminal law . The progress into the formal disciplinary hearing . If the No student or person representing any company is exit through the main gate when other campus gates University reserves the right to initiate or proceed alleged violations occurred as a group, then a group permitted to offer any product or service for purchase are closed . Violations of this policy may result in a with (and in some instances may be required hearing, rather than an individual hearing, may be on the campus or in the student residences . Students fine and/or formal warning . by law to proceed with) the disciplinary process held . For first-time, minor infractions, and at the or student groups are not to solicit funds by letter or against a student, regardless of a pending criminal discretion of the Office of the Dean of Students, in person from individuals, companies, or groups by investigation, charges, arrest, or prosecution arising Weapons, Knives, Firearms, students may be given the option of confirming their using the name of the University . Students or student out of the same or a related factual situation . The Fireworks, and Projectiles responsibility in writing in lieu of a hearing/meeting organizations wishing to raise money through raffles dismissal, failure to prosecute, settlement, or with the dean’s office . Sanctions will still apply . and other means for special projects must obtain All weapons are prohibited on University property . reduction in charges of any related criminal matter permission from the Office of Conference & Event The term “weapons” should be understood to shall not be grounds for a challenge to any student Management . conduct matter . 70 Student Conduct Code Student Conduct Code 71

Appeal Process Appeal discuss matter sanctions • Does not delay imposition of Letter or phone call to Student Conduct Board Conduct Student student to arrange meeting to student to arrange (including sexual harassment) and sexual (including sexual harassment) process in a separate heard misconduct are the Discrimination, by (described in this Handbook) a (DHSM) Board, Misconduct & Sexual Harassment Board Conduct subset of the Student sanctions to DOS Office determines sanctions; office notifies student of outcome and sanctions • hears serious alleged violation(s) Board • formal of the hearing bodies Most • and recommends Determines responsibility • and recommendations DOS Office reviews • complaints of discrimination, harassment Formal University policies University action initiated Unlikely or no violations of Unlikely witnessed but no disciplinary • Incident “responsible/not Time Phone Call Phone ** Inc ide nt Allegation Letter or Conduct Code scheduled • Meeting Administrative Hearing Administrative Student Student Conduct Meeting Conduct Student of all student conduct matters the matter and sanctions responsible” sanctions • meetings to resolve one or more require May • DOS Office determines • DOS Office notifies students of outcome and Student Student informed in writing of outcome Student • individual meetings take place as well possible, Whenever • is closed and sanctions take effect immediately Matter Conduct Code Report of behavior observedReport is written and 24–48 hours Report Typically submitted to the Office of the Dean of Students Dean of submitted to the Office of (ROI) of Incident • Report • case is referred to the Peer Conduct Board or Student Conduct Board Conduct or Student Board Conduct to the Peer case is referred • Alleged violation(s) • an account of the incident rights and provide review Student(s) • alleged violation(s) DOS Office shares • and clarifies discrepancies asks questions, process, DOS Office reviews • the if appropriate, hearing into formal or, administrative moves Meeting University policies University Possible or likely violations of Possible Flow Chart of the Student Conduct Process Conduct the Student Chart of Flow Peer Conduct Board Conduct Peer impose a temporary suspension, interruption of status or change in student’s activity, University responsibility, and recommends sanctions and recommends responsibility, to modify) and sanction recommendations sanctions DOS Office may unique or special situations, • In • determines hears the case, Board • the right decision (reserves DOS Office reviews • DOS Office notifies students of outcomes and 72 Student Conduct Code Student Conduct Code 73

Office of the Dean of Students policy violation . This program is offered during the Board members are individuals known for their The board deliberates in closed session and first eight weeks of the fall semester and is completely integrity and commitment to the standards determines whether or not the student is responsible The Office of the Dean of Students has ultimate voluntary . governing the University community . Board for the alleged violation(s) . The student conduct responsibility for enforcing University rules and appointments are made by the vice president for administrator is present during the deliberations regulations . The dean delegates to the associate dean Students who choose this program will participate student affairs, who may solicit nominations or to offer any assistance as requested by the board . of students and his or her staff the responsibility of in non-judgmental, candid dialogue intended to recommendations from the representative sector . A simple majority of the voting board members is administering the student conduct process on a daily consider the types of decisions they are making in The faculty representative(s) are nominated by the sufficient for determining a student’s responsibility basis . The dean may also delegate student conduct their lives and challenge them to better understand general faculty and serve two-year terms . Once a for violations . If less than a simple majority vote finds process duties to the Office of Residence Life to their needs, the needs of the Fairfield community, faculty member has been appointed to the board, he that the student was responsible or there is a tie vote, carry out those functions within the residence halls and implications of further conflicts with policy or she may serve indefinitely as an alternate member . the determination shall be that the student is not under a structure that employs use of administrative on their lives within the campus community and The student members of the board are selected from responsible for the violation(s) . staff, Peer Conduct Board representatives, and/or beyond . the Peer Conduct Board . The chairperson serves a designated students . In addition, the dean, associate If a student is responsible, the board shall receive the three-year, renewable term . If an academic dean or dean, or other members of the dean’s staff have broad record of any previous student conduct violations faculty member is not available, an administrator authority to act in the best interests of students, the StagSmart and sanctions and any other information relevant can substitute the position on the board . community, and the University . To that end, the dean Stag Smart is a program that provides an opportunity to recommending sanctions . The board members or designee(s) may take immediate action to remove for students living in an upper-class environment to Any member of the board may exempt himself or then deliberate and vote on a recommendation or restrict a student from the University outside of the develop the skills and techniques they need to host herself from hearing a case if he or she feels that for sanctions . A simple majority is necessary student conduct process . If the removal or restriction smart parties on campus and intervene in situations personal involvement or another conflict of interest for all recommended sanctions, except that a resulted from alleged violations of the student Code where their peers are misusing alcohol . This program may affect his or her judgment . An alternate will then recommendation to dismiss a student from the of Conduct, a hearing would be scheduled as soon is offered to each upper-class unit once and is com- fill the vacancy . If a board member fails to perform University must be unanimous . as possible to determine the final disposition in the pletely voluntary . All residents must participate . This his or her responsibilities, the board may request, Board members are required to maintain matter . In matters that are not related to student program is in lieu of a meeting with the Dean of Stu- by a unanimous vote of the other members, that confidentiality as to student disciplinary records, conduct but rather speak to the health, safety, or dents office . the vice president for student affairs terminate the the deliberations, and votes taken, and shall not welfare of a student or the community, the dean or member’s appointment and appoint an alternate or discuss the proceedings with anyone except in their designee(s) may take whatever action necessary to new member to fill the vacancy . Restorative Mentoring deliberations with other board members and in alleviate that concern, up to and including removing communicating their decision and recommendation the student from the University . Restorative Mentoring is a disciplinary sanction pro- Student Conduct Board Hearing gram that encourages and provides an opportunity Procedures to the Office of the Dean of Students . In cases heard by the Student Conduct Board, the for dialogue, reflection, and conversation in the areas Office of the Dean of Students receives the Board’s of student behavior, moral development, responsible The hearing shall be conducted in accordance with

Discrimination, Harassment & Conduct Code determination of responsibility and the Board’s community participation, and our Jesuit Mission . the students’ rights published in this Handbook . A

recommendations for sanctions . The dean or student conduct administrator presents the alleged Sexual Misconduct (DHSM) Board Student designee(s) make the final determination . For all Students meet with the Director of Restorative Men- violation(s) . Unless otherwise provided for and/ A formal complaint brought under the Non- student conduct cases, the dean reserves the right to toring on a regular basis to reflect intentionally about or required by federal or state law, the respondent Discrimination and Harassment Policy by a Student review the determination of responsibility, as well as their choices . Students will be encouraged and learn student or the accused may request the assistance student against another student or student group/ Conduct Code sanctions . how to make decisions more aligned with our Jesuit of an advisor who is a member of the University organization, or a formal complaint brought under mission and their personal values . community . The chairperson presides over the the Sexual Misconduct Policy should be in writing, The Office of the Dean of Students may refer cases hearing and determines all procedural matters and should be submitted to the Office of the Dean of that do not rise to the level of a student conduct and the relevancy of the testimony and evidence Students . The Discrimination, Harassment & Sexual case, but require some type of resolution or action, Student Conduct Board available . Misconduct Board (DHSM Board) is a subset of the to another academic or administrative office or The Student Conduct Board is a hearing body for Student Conduct Board . Unlike the Student Conduct department . alleged violations that, by themselves, could result The board members review the available relevant Board, the DHSM Board is a three-member body in a student’s dismissal from the University . When documents . The members then question those In times of absence, the dean may designate consisting of one voting academic dean, assistant classes are in session, the board is a five-member students or members of the community appearing another administrator to respond to cases needing dean or academic administrator, one voting faculty body consisting of two voting students, one voting at the hearing, as well as the respondent student, immediate attention . member, one administrator, and a non-voting academic dean, assistant dean, or academic unless he or she elects not to participate or respond chairperson . If an academic dean or faculty member administrator, one voting faculty member, and a to questions . The student conduct administrator is not available, an administrator can substitute the Stag Explorers non-voting chairperson . When classes are not in and the respondent student (or his or her advisor) and the complainant (or his or her advisor) may position on the board . Stag Explorers is a program that provides an session, or if the regular board members are not submit relevant questions which were not previously opportunity for first-year students to connect with available, a board of four voting administrators and a As a subset of the Student Conduct Board, DHSM Board covered to the student conduct administrator . a peer mediator about a low-level Code of Conduct non-voting chairperson may be constituted . members draw from the same pool of individuals designated to serve on Student Conduct Boards, 74 Student Conduct Code Student Conduct Code 75

except that DHSM Board members are specifically in writing of the decision on the appeal within 14 5 . The right to be advised of the result of the hearing 8 . Upon written request, the Office of the Dean of designated and undergo appropriate training to assist business days . If the vice president is unable to and the rationale for the decision . Students will disclose to the victim of a crime in the processing of formal complaints by students respond within 14 business days of the receipt of the 6 . Unless otherwise provided for and/or required of violence or a sex offense, (or the victim’s next against students alleging discrimination, harassment appeal, the vice president shall notify the student by federal or state laws, the accused may request of kin if the victim dies as a result of the crime (including sexual harassment), and sexual assault . As in writing and provide an estimated timeframe in the assistance of an advisor who is a member of or offense) the final results of the University’s a subset of the Student Conduct Board, the DHSM which the appeal will be decided . the University community (faculty, staff, or fellow conduct code proceedings dealing with that Board follows the same procedures followed by the specific crime or offense . Appeals may be made by either the complainant student) . The advisor serves as a support person Student Conduct Board and set forth in the Student or the accused on the basis of newly discovered and will offer assistance to the student before and Handbook, except for differences in the appeal evidence that was not available at the time of the during the hearing . The advisor may not address Student Conduct Records process which are described more fully in this policy . original disciplinary hearing, or based upon a the board; however, he or she can ask questions of Student conduct records are maintained by the In executing its functions, particularly in the area of substantial error in the disciplinary proceedings . the witnesses if these questions are relevant to the Office of the Dean of Students in both print and non-sexual harassment complaints, the DHSM Board Severity of the sanction(s) imposed is not grounds case and have not been asked before . electronic form . Any student has a right to see his is guided by the principles set forth in and relationship for an appeal . 7 . If the case is heard by the Student Conduct Board, or her own record . Summaries of student conduct between this Discrimination and Harassment Policy the student has the right to delay the scheduling records will be provided to the student upon written and the principles set forth in the Academic Freedom An appeal does not postpone the imposition of of a hearing date for up to five days if a legitimate request . Effective as of 2007-2008, student conduct and Freedom of Expression policies . (The DHSM sanctions . If the appeal is granted, the decision excuse has been established in the opinion of the records will be maintained for seven years after Board is also designated to hear formal complaints either will be set aside or the vice president may send dean of students . If the case is heard by the Peer graduation, anticipated graduation date, or last date brought by students against other students under the the matter back to the appropriate hearing body Conduct Board or student conduct administrator, of attendance, unless there is sufficient reason to University’s Sexual Misconduct Policy) . for further adjudication . The decision of the vice the student has the right to delay the scheduling keep a record longer (e .g ,. pending criminal or civil president upon appeal is final . of a hearing date for up to three days if a legitimate litigation) . Peer Conduct Board excuse has been established in the opinion of the The Family and Educational Rights and Privacy Student Rights dean of students . The Peer Conduct Board enables students to Act (FERPA) defines legitimate access to student undertake the responsibility of self discipline . Fairfield University respects the dignity and rights of Rights of the Complainant records . Student conduct records are not shared Selected, trained, and charged by the Office of the each of its students . In all disciplinary cases, students beyond the Office of the Dean of Students, except 1 . The right to meet with the Office of the Dean of Dean of Students, the Peer Conduct Board can are asked to review their rights and are given the with those at the University with a legitimate “need Students to discuss the student conduct process . serve as a student conduct hearing body for alleged opportunity to ask questions . to know ”. Student privacy is taken most seriously . In violations that could result in a penalty of less 2 . The right to be advised of the date, time, and enforcing its policies including its policies of Sexual severity than dismissal . The dean or designee(s) Rights of the Accused location of the student conduct hearing and to Misconduct, Fairfield University at times will be may refer cases to the Peer Conduct Board or accept 1 . The right to be advised of the information against request rescheduling for good cause, if the case is governed by state and federal regulations . In these a student’s request to have the Peer Conduct Board him or her, including the nature of the alleged being heard by the Student Conduct Board . instances of compliance, FERPA is not violated . Conduct Code

hear his or her case . violations, the documentation of those violations, 3 . Unless otherwise provided for and/or required by Student FERPA does make exceptions for disseminating and the names of adverse witnesses and the federal or state laws, the complainant may request information to students’ parents or legal guardians . information they provided . the assistance of an advisor who is a member of Student Peer Mediation By way of example, parents of students under the age the University community . Conduct Code Peer mediation is a voluntary option for students 2 . The right to present one’s case and to rebut of 21 will be notified of behavior determined to be in 4 . The right to appear as a witness at student conduct who make informal complaints to the Dean of unfavorable inferences that might be drawn . violation of Fairfield’s alcohol or drug policies . Such hearings and be the afforded the opportunity to Students Office . The program offers trained student 3 .The right to present the information of any notification occurs at the conclusion of the student make an opening statement . mediators who help other students resolve conflicts . qualified and competent witness who has direct, conduct process . The mediator facilitates communication and helps personal knowledge of the incident or conduct 5 .The right to decline to appear or remain Further, the Office of the Dean of Students reserves explore new ideas . The parties to the conflict make all in question . Unless otherwise provided for and/ anonymous with knowledge that such action the right to notify parents or guardians in the event of final decisions about the outcome . Students create or required by federal or state laws, the accused could result in dismissal of the alleged violations a health or safety emergency regarding their student . their own solutions with the mediator’s guidance . may request the assistance of an advisor who for lack of evidence or information . Additionally, upon written request, the Office of is a member of the University community . For 6 . The right to submit a written impact statement the Dean of Students will disclose to the victim of a Student Conduct Board hearings, the witness to the Office of the Dean of Students, Student crime of violence or a non-forcible sex offense (or the Appeals must submit a written statement at least 48 hours Conduct Board, or Peer Conduct Board for victim’s next of kin if the victim dies as a result of the Students may appeal a disciplinary adjudication prior to the hearing before the witness will be consideration while determining sanctions . crime or offense) the final results of the University’s within seven business days from the date the student allowed to appear at the hearing . 7 . The right to be informed of relevant sanctions conduct code proceedings dealing with that specific is informed of the original decision . The appeal must 4 . The right to be absent from a hearing without imposed upon the responsible student . crime or offense . be in writing and submitted to the vice president excuse . However, the case will be heard without for student affairs . The student shall be advised the student present and a decision rendered based upon the evidence or information available . 76 Student Conduct Code Student Conduct Code 77

Sanctions advance . Credits earned at another institution while Referrals: A referral for evaluation and/or counseling years of age, as long as the provider is at least two dismissed cannot be transferred and applied toward to individuals or organizations considered helpful years older than the recipient; Disciplinary sanctions are intended to offer a Fairfield degree . to the student . Attendance or participation at such educational correctives to unacceptable behavior . • Three years for the manufacture, distribution, referrals, as well as recommendations for further For some infractions, the University has prescribed Drug Testing: Random drug testing at the student’s sale, transport, possession with intent to sell, evaluation or action, will be reported to the Office of minimum or maximum sanctions (e .g ., violation of expense . The results of such tests will be reported to dispensation, offer, or gift of any controlled sub- the Dean of Students . alcohol or drug policies) . The sanctions imposed the Office of the Dean of Students . stance within 1,500 feet of an elementary school, will be determined based upon the severity of the Restriction: A restriction from entering a particular housing project, or day care center; Educational Project: A writing assignment or research infraction, the student’s prior record, and any other residence hall(s), townhouse(s), apartment(s), or • Three years for employing, hiring, using, per- project related to the unacceptable behavior . relevant circumstances . Failure to comply with an individual floor; or a limitation or restriction on suading, inducing, enticing, or coercing a person sanctions is itself a violation of University policy and Expulsion: Withdrawal from the University for being able to live in townhouses, apartments, or as under 18 years of age to violate a drug-related may result in probation, a hold placed on student disciplinary reasons that is permanent and prohibits off-campus boarders, or participating in housing statute . records, and/or dismissal . the student from reapplying to the University in the lotteries . In addition to the aforementioned laws regarding the future or earning a degree from any of its colleges or Possible sanctions include, but are not limited to: Warning: A notice that a particular action or type manufacture and distribution of drugs, Connecticut schools . Under expulsion, the student is not welcome of behavior is unacceptable, and that continuation has enacted strict penalties for the illegal possession Alcohol/Drug Education: Required attendance and on campus . of similar behavior or future violations will result in of drugs . First-time offenders may be sentenced up participation in wellness classes . Fines or Restitution: A payment to the University more serious disciplinary action . to seven years in prison and/or fined not more than Community Service: A number of hours of service to or to an individual for unacceptable behavior or $50,000 for the possession of any quantity of a nar- the University or the community . Unless otherwise physical damage caused . Fine monies paid to the cotic, including cocaine, morphine, or heroin . Pos- stated, service hours must be completed within 45 University are deposited into a restricted budget, State and Federal Alcohol and Drug session of any quantity of a hallucinogen, such as days of their issuance . administered by the Office of the Dean of Students, Laws LSD, or of four ounces or more of marijuana, may to support student life initiatives . They are not part result in a sentence of up to five years in prison and/ Disciplinary Probation: A probationary status with State Law of the University’s general fund . Restitution is used or a $2,000 fine . One year in prison and/or a $1,000 the University that means the student is not in to cover the direct cost associated with repairs or Connecticut has enacted laws that prohibit the sale, fine is authorized for the possession of less than good standing with the University because of his or replacement items . Fines must be paid within 20 gift, offer, and illegal possession of various types of four ounces of marijuana or any quantity of other her behavior . Disciplinary probation is intended to days of their issuance . drugs . These state laws mandate minimum prison controlled substances, such as amphetamines or reflect the seriousness of the student’s misconduct . sentences, including five years for the manufacture, barbiturates . The student cannot hold a leadership position in any Formal Warning Status: A formal warning status that distribution, sale, gift, offer, or possession with intent A conviction for the possession of drugs within 1,500 recognized student organization or athletic team and will continue for a minimum of one full academic to sell any of the following by a non-drug dependent feet of an elementary or secondary school or day care may be restricted from participating in University semester, unless the sanction takes place before person: activities, including varsity athletics or club sports, the halfway point of a particular semester . In those center will result in three years of imprisonment . Conduct Code and representing the University . Most importantly, situations, the formal warning status will continue • one ounce or more of heroin, methadone, or This penalty is in addition to any other penalties and Student further infractions while on probation will likely for the duration of that semester only . Further cocaine; consecutive to any other terms of imprisonment that result in dismissal or expulsion . Disciplinary infractions while on warning status will result in • one-half gram or more of cocaine in a free-base may be imposed .

Student probation will continue for a minimum of two full disciplinary probation . form; Connecticut has also enacted laws regarding the dis-

Conduct Code academic semesters, unless the student is placed on Housing Change: A required move from one room • five milligrams or more of lysergic acid tribution, possession, and consumption of alcohol . probation before the halfway point of a particular to another, from an apartment or townhouse to a diethylamide (LSD); One such law prohibits the sale, shipment, delivery, semester . In those situations, probation will continue residence hall room; a revocation of off-campus • any narcotic, hallucinogenic, or amphetamine- or gift of alcoholic liquor to a minor . The penalty for for the duration of that semester and one additional or commuter status and return to an on-campus type substance (for first-time offenders); this crime includes up to 18 months in prison and/ full semester . Probationary periods end only with the or a fine of not more than $1,500 . Any person who housing location; or a removal from campus housing • one kilogram or more of cannabis-type substance, conclusion of regular academic semesters . induces a minor to procure alcohol from an autho- for a stated period of time . If removed from campus including marijuana (for first-time offenders) . Dismissal: Withdrawal from the University for housing, a student may not live in or visit University- rized seller of alcohol faces up to one year impris- A conviction of any of the aforementioned offenses disciplinary reasons that is an interruption in owned residences . onment and/or a fine not to exceed $1,000 . Fur- involving a minor or occurring within close proximity progress towards a degree for an indefinite period thermore, a fine of between $200 and $500 and/or Housing Probation: A notice that their current to an elementary or secondary school, housing of time that does allow the student to reapply to the 30 days imprisonment may be imposed for using a housing status is on probation and any future project, or day care center elicits even harsher University in the future . While dismissed, a student fake or altered personal identification, using another violation could result in loss of housing or change of sanctions . These penalties include mandatory is not welcome on campus and is subject to arrest person’s identification, or making a false statement assignment . sentences in addition to the above mandatory for trespassing . If a dismissed student has a need in connection with the attempt to purchase alcohol . sentences: to come to campus, a request must be made to and No-Contact Order: An order prohibiting a student Any minor who possesses alcohol in a public place approval given by the Department of Public Safety or from having contact, including but not limited to, • Two years for the distribution, sale, offer, or gift may be fined between $200 and $500, unless that the Office of the Dean of Students at least 48 hours in physical, written, verbal, and/or electronic contact, of any controlled substance to a person under 18 minor is accompanied by a guardian or spouse at the with another student for a specified period of time . 78 Student Conduct Code Student Conduct Code 79

time of possession or possesses the alcohol by order Penalties may be tripled if an individual over 21 years Campus Ministry * Gambling of a physician . of age coerces a person under 18 to distribute, possess Egan Chapel of St . Ignatius Loyola Gambling can lead to significant problems and with intent to distribute or manufacture, or assist the (203) 254-4000, ext . 2550 Connecticut has also enacted drunk driving laws individual to do the same, a drug within 1,000 feet even addiction . Signs of problem gambling include that are strictly enforced . Individuals may not oper- Office of the Dean of Students of an elementary, secondary, or vocational school; a gambling alone, minimizing and concealing the ate a vehicle when they are under the influence of Barone Campus Center, 4th floor college, junior college, or university or playground or extent of gambling, or arguing with family members any drug or alcohol . A person may be convicted if he (203) 254-4211 public housing facility . Penalties may be tripled if the about financial difficulties . Help is available for operates a motor vehicle while having an “elevated problem gambling . Treatment options may involve act is committed within 100 feet of a youth center, * On-call 24-hours a day, seven days a week for blood alcohol content,” which means a ratio of alco- a combination of individual/group therapy, family public swimming pool, or video arcade . emergencies, and can be reached through the hol in the blood of .08% or higher, by weight . A first therapy, financial recovery counseling, and/or Department of Public Safety at (203) 254-4090 conviction for driving under the influence mandates Distribution of a drug by one who is over 18 to a per- psychiatric medications . Sufferers can reduce the a fine of between $500 and $1,000, imprisonment of son under 18 can result in a prison sentence of up OFF-CAMPUS RESOURCES role of gambling in their lives and learn to cope with between 48 hours and 6 months, of which 48 hours to five years and/or a fine of not more than $50,000 . their problems more productively . Fairfield Counseling Services is a mandatory minimum, and suspension of driv- Finally, conspiracy to commit any of the above drug- 125 Penfield Road ing privileges for one year . Subsequent conviction related offenses carries the same penalties regardless UNIVERSITY RESOURCES Fairfield, CT 06824 of driving under the influence within 10 years after a of whether the conspiracy is successful . Counseling & Psychological Services (203) 255-5777 prior conviction for the same offense could result in Updates regarding federal drug trafficking laws can John C . Dolan Hall fines of between $1,000 and $4,000, imprisonment of Alcoholics Anonymous be found at the Drug Enforcement Agency’s website (203) 254-4000, ext . 2146 120 days to two years, of which 120 days is a manda- (203) 333-5804 at www .usdoj .gov/dea/index .htm . tory minimum, and suspension of driving privileges www .alcoholics-anonymous .org OFF-CAMPUS RESOURCES for three years . Positive Directions Narcotics Anonymous Finding Help with Regard to 420 Post Road, West Laws are constantly enacted and revised . Recent (800) 627-3543 Westport, CT 06880 revisions and additions to the Connecticut Gen- Alcohol, Drugs, Eating Disorders, www .na org. eral Statutes may be found online at www .cslib .org/ or Gambling (203) 227-7644, ext . 126 psaindex .htm . Students should refer to this resource, There are many resources where students can seek Eating Disorders Gambler’s Anonymous as well as the Connecticut General Statutes, for the help . Following is a list of University offices and other Health care professionals from the Health Center and Hotline: 1 (800) 266-1908 most accurate and up-to-date information . organizations that can help students with questions Counseling & Psychological Services develop and www .gamblersanonymous .org about or problems with alcohol, drugs, eating disor- oversee an individualized treatment plan and a range Connecticut Council on Problem Gambling Federal Law ders, and gambling . of integrated services for students with Anorexia 47 Clapboard Hill Road The United States has enacted drug trafficking laws Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, compulsive overeating,

Guilford, CT 06437 Conduct Code and penalties, which are contained in Title 21 of the Alcohol and Other Drugs over-exercising and body image concerns . Services

(203) 453-0138 Student United States Code . These laws impose sanctions The extent of drinking and drug use on campus var- include individual therapy, medical monitoring (vital (outlined below) for the manufacture, distribution, ies widely, and many college students do not abuse signs, weight, blood work) nutrition counseling, Help Line: (800) 34-NOBET www .ccpg org. Student possession with intent to manufacture or distribute, alcohol or drugs . Nevertheless, alcohol and drugs psychiatric assessments, medication management,

Conduct Code and simple possession of drugs . are part of many college environments, and when and community referrals . coupled with other risky behaviors, can be problem- These penalties may be doubled when any of the UNIVERSITY RESOURCES aforementioned acts are committed within 1,000 feet atic for students . There are many resources both on Eating Disorder Treatment Team of an elementary, secondary, or vocational school; a campus and off where students can find assistance Counseling & Psychological Services college, junior college, or university; or a playground for these issues . (203) 254-4000, ext . 2146 or public housing facility . The penalties may be dou- UNIVERSITY RESOURCES bled if the act is committed within 100 feet of a youth Student Health Center Counseling & Psychological Services * center, public swimming pool, or video arcade . Pen- (203) 254-4000, ext . 2241 alties may also be doubled when an individual over John C . Dolan Hall the age of 18 distributes drugs to a person under 21; (203) 254-4000, ext . 2146 OFF-CAMPUS RESOURCES employs, uses, induces, or coerces a person under 18 Fairfield University Substance Abuse Program Call Counseling & Psychological Services at to violate federal drug laws or to assist the individual includes substance abuse assessments and group (203) 254-4000, ext . 2146 for local referrals to avoid detection for his own violations of federal experiences drug laws; or receives drugs from a person under 18 (203) 254-4000, ext . 4166 who is not an immediate family member . 80 Residential Guidelines Residential Guidelines 81

Residential Guidelines residence halls, townhouses, and apartments are If a commuter student becomes a resident student, living and learning communities . The Office of he or she assumes the same residency obligations as Residence Life has collaborated with academic other students . partners and other departments to create a unique Introduction RAs are responsible for the day-to-day operation experience through programs that support the Changing from Resident Status to of their particular student residence . They are Fairfield University is a residential campus, with interests of these communities . Students across all Commuter Status available to listen to concerns, answer questions, housing guaranteed to full-time matriculated four years have the opportunity to participate in Commuter students must live at the primary report maintenance problems, organize activities, undergraduates for four years . Fairfield’s student these communities through an application process . home of parents, guardians, or a spouse, within and promote community life . Many of the residence residences consist of six traditional residence halls, approximately a 35-mile driving radius from campus . communities have Jesuits in residence . While not Seniors, in accordance with the housing lottery and three suite-style buildings, a 15-block townhouse Students who wish to change to commuter status responsible for the operation of the hall, Resident selection process, may request an exception to or complex, and three apartment complexes . Fairfield must demonstrate substantial or extraordinary need . Jesuits offer personal guidance and support to the release from their University residency requirement provides limited housing to part-time students and If a resident student becomes a commuter student, students within their residential community . RAs in order to live off campus . Approval of such requests graduate students . the University no longer has an obligation to provide and Area Coordinators are “on-duty” every night of is at the sole discretion of the University . Agreeing to housing for that student in the future . The residential experience is designed to facilitate the week and weekend, and a schedule, including or signing a lease to live off campus does not cancel the intellectual and moral development of students . names, room locations, and phone numbers, is a student’s residency obligation to the University . If The residential community attempts to provide posted in each residence hall . a student is granted an exception to or release from Residency Requirements their four-year residency obligation, the University students with learning opportunities that focus on (Graduate students) self-awareness, interpersonal relations, and cross- no longer has an obligation to provide housing for Fairfield University offers limited housing to full- cultural understanding . Residency Requirements that student in the future . All students released to off- (Undergraduate students) campus status must provide their local address and time graduate students in on- and off-campus All resident students are expected to be active members houses . Graduate students are expected to follow All full-time matriculated undergraduate students phone number to the Office of Residence Life and of the community and support the development of a all residential guidelines outlined in the Student who do not meet the criteria of a commuter student may be required to attend additional informational sense of community and responsibility to roommates, Handbook . or who do not live with their spouse are required to sessions or meetings before or during the academic suitemates, housemates, floor members, and the live in one of the University’s student residences . year . entire community . Behavior that runs counter to Part-Time Students Full-time undergraduates admitted to the University this sense of community has no place at Fairfield Students may cancel their “Residence Life While campus housing is traditionally reserved for as resident students are required to live in the University . Students who knowingly allow other Agreement” only if they graduate, withdraw from the full-time students, part-time students may seek University’s student residences for all of the four, students to disrupt, interfere with, or hinder this sense University, are granted commuter status, are released permission from the Office of Residence Life or the traditional undergraduate years . No undergraduate of community are not serving themselves or other by the University from the agreement, or participate Office of the Dean of Students to live in University- student can be less than full-time (e .g ., taking less students well . Students are encouraged and expected in a study program away from the campus . Requests owned residences . Residential part-time students than the 12-credit minimum) and remain in housing . to take pride in their residence and monitor and care for other reasons must be made in writing to the must take a minimum of six University credits and Only the Office of the Dean of Students or the Office for it accordingly . Office of Residence Life . be in good disciplinary standing . They are expected of Residence Life can make exceptions to this policy . to follow all residential guidelines outlined in the Contained in this section of the Student Handbook The Office of Residence Life does not provide family The University reserves the right to restrict students Student Handbook . are guidelines specific to the residential component housing . from participating in housing lotteries on the basis of a Fairfield education . The primary authority of prior or current disciplinary sanctions, such as and responsibility for establishing and upholding Housing Assignment and Selection disciplinary probation, or if the student’s presence Staff in a particular student residence may be disruptive residential guidelines lies with the Office of Residence Full-time undergraduate students select housing on to the community . In such instances, the student will The Office of Residence Life consists of full-time Life . Whenever possible, violations of residential campus through a lottery process with preference be assigned housing by the University, or restricted professional central office staff, support staff, full- Residential guidelines will be handled by residence life staff Guidelines given to seniors, followed by juniors, sophomores, time professional area coordinators, and student with individual students . If problematic behavior from University housing altogether . and first-year students . Seniors may live in residence life paraprofessionals (RAs) . In addition, continues, the matter may be referred to the Office of townhouses, apartments, or residence halls based Changing from Commuter Status to Resident Jesuits live in most of the halls . the Dean of Students for formal disciplinary action . upon availability . Juniors may live in residence Guidelines Residential Resident Status Resident students’ primary resources are the RAs The student residences at Fairfield are staffed by halls or townhouses and apartments based upon Students who are admitted as commuter students and Area Coordinators . Area Coordinators supervise Resident Assistants (RAs), full-time undergraduate availability after seniors have chosen . Sophomores are expected to remain in that status throughout and manage their respective areas or halls on a day- students who are selected and employed for their and first-year students are required to live in their undergraduate enrollment at the University . to-day basis . Concerns about housing, roommate maturity, responsibility, leadership skills, and ability residence halls . Depending upon class year, students’ Commuter students may request a change to resident issues, or community life in the student residences to exercise good judgment . RAs are supervised by choice of residence halls may be limited . status by demonstrating substantial or extraordinary should be directed to these individuals . Central Area Coordinators who are full-time employees of There are other specialized housing options available need . Such requests must be submitted in writing to office staff members serve primarily as a resource to Fairfield and hold masters degrees in education, to students . Located throughout the traditional the Office of Residence Life . the Area Coordinators, RAs, and Resident Jesuits . counseling, or a related field . Area Coordinators and 82 Residential Guidelines Residential Guidelines 83

RAs maintain “on-duty” hours throughout the thermore, single rooms in particular are reserved for Christmas and Holiday Decorations Electrical Appliances evening and night for their respective halls, and individuals who document substantial needs and for Natural Christmas trees are not permitted in any Students must be careful in the use of electrical a schedule of these hours is posted in numerous whom living with a roommate is not viable . student residence (including townhouses and appliances in their rooms or units . All appliances and locations throughout the halls . apartments) . Light strands are permitted, but cannot extension cords must be U .L . approved . Approved Townhouse/apartment staff maintain similar RESIDENTIAL GUIDELINES AND be in doorways and must have mini-lights, not larger appliances include, but are not limited to: coffee “on-duty” hours . Area Coordinators share “on-duty” PROCEDURES bulbs . No decorations or other room furnishings pots, popcorn poppers, televisions, stereos, curling responsibilities for the campus and are the primary may be attached to or suspended from light fixtures irons, hair dryers, and computers . These approved administrators in charge outside of normal business Absence from Student Residences or fire safety equipment . appliances should be equipped with an automatic hours . When necessary, central office staff or other Students are expected to monitor all activity in their shut off feature . Unapproved appliances or devices University officials will be contacted to respond to residence . If a violation of University policies occurs Computer Network Connections include, but are not limited to: toaster ovens, emergencies or other serious situations that require in a student residence, the occupants of that room All student residences are equipped with connections microwave ovens and refrigerators (other than immediate attention . or unit may be held accountable and subject to to the campus network . In order to access and University-issued micro-fridge units), electric frying disciplinary action for the violation, even if they were connect personal computers to the network, users pans, ‘George Foreman’ type grills, halogen lamps, Special Housing Accommodations not present at the time of the violation . must agree to and abide by acceptable computing and fog machines . Vending machines are not allowed in student rooms, but they are located in common Policy standards and utilize appropriate antivirus and other Alterations to Student Residences software as set forth by the Office of Information areas of buildings . In apartment units with more Students who wish to request special housing than six students, an additional University-approved Students may not paint their rooms or units or make Technology Services . accommodations due to a disability should notify mini-fridge can be brought in . ‘George Foreman’ type permanent alterations to furnishings . In addition, the Office of Disability Support Services with the grills and microwaves are allowed in the apartments window treatments may not be removed, and Damages specific request . Requests on the basis of medical and townhouses as long as students properly dispose students may not construct lofts, counters/bars, Damage shall be classified as either accidental or need or situation should be directed to the Special of grease . Unapproved appliances found in student or other types of furnishings . Any markings left on malicious . Accidental damage is damage occur- Accommodations Evaluation Committee . Additional rooms will be confiscated and may not be returned . walls, ceilings, or doors as a result of postings will be ring through unintentional, chance happenings . information regarding the special accommodations recorded as damage and billed to the student . See Malicious damage is disruptive behavior resulting in generally can be found in the “Policies and Proce- Entertaining in Residence Halls also the policy pertaining to Windows/Doors . damage . All types of damage caused to any student dures” section of this Handbook . residence or its furnishings are the responsibil- Students may entertain or socialize with others in Documentation of a disability or medical condition Bicycles and Sports Equipment ity of the students assigned to that residence, and their individual rooms within the residence halls, provided that the number of people in the room will be required in order to establish the need for an Limited storage is available for bicycles in residence repair costs will be billed accordingly . Damage that is limited to no more than 12 people and there is accommodation . Documentation consists of an eval- halls . For reasons of safety, bicycles may not be kept occurs in common areas of student residences (e g. ., no unreasonable noise or other disruption to the uation by an appropriate professional that relates the in the corridors, stairwells, doorways, lounges, or hallways, common bathrooms, backyards, etc ). will community . While students who are 21 years of age current impact of the condition to the request . bathrooms . Bicycles found in these areas will be be divided and shared among all residents of that particular residence hall, floor, or block . Refer to the or older may legally consume alcohol on campus, Students seeking a housing accommodation based removed . Likewise, sports equipment (including Student Conduct Code for information about dam- all persons in a residence hall room must be of legal on a disability, or requesting some service based on shoes) may not be left in corridors . No ball playing, age and vandalism to property . drinking age if alcohol is present . a medical or psychological condition, should obtain throwing of objects, or other rough play is permitted and complete the appropriate request forms, which in the student residences . Resident students are expected to help reduce Entertaining/Socializing in Townhouses are available in the Office of Disability Support Ser- common area damages by reporting those responsible Candles and Apartments vices, or online at www .fairfield .edu/documents/ for the damage to the Office of Residence Life or the student/adss_specialhousing .pdf . Candles or incense, even for decorative purposes, are Department of Public Safety . Students with excessively Bands prohibited in the student residences (residence halls, high damage fees may be suspended or dismissed Bands are permitted to play in the townhouses or Residential Students are encouraged to call the Office of Disabil- Guidelines townhouses, and apartments) . Candles or incense from the University (through the disciplinary process), apartment social lounges on Friday and Saturday ity Support Services with any questions or to obtain found in student rooms will be confiscated and may reassigned to a different student residence (at the nights between 9 p .m . and 1 a .m . only if they request additional information . The final evaluation of the not be returned . discretion of the Office of Residence Life) and be approval by the Office of Residence Life at least one request rests with the University . Guidelines Residential subject to possible arrest and prosecution by state or week prior to the event . Reasonable accommodations depend upon the Cell Phones and Emergency Phones federal authorities . nature and degree of severity of the documented dis- Social Gatherings/Parties With or Without Students should register their cell phone number All charges related to damages are included in the ability . While federal law requires that priority consid- Alcohol via my .Fairfield edu. . If there is an emergency and invoices sent by the Office of the University Bursar . eration be given to the specific methods requested by Students may entertain or socialize with others in students cannot use their cell phone, each floor in the The costs for damages are established by the Office of the student, it does not imply that a particular accom- townhouses and apartments on campus, provided residence halls has an emergency phone connected Facilities Management (maintenance and custodial modation must be granted if it is deemed not reason- that the number of people in a townhouse does not directly to the Public Safety department . services) and represent the true cost charged to the able and other suitable techniques are available . Fur- exceed 49, and in an apartment does not exceed Office of Residence Life . 84 Residential Guidelines Residential Guidelines 85

25 (note, these numbers are subject to change per Gaming Equipment Keys or Key Cards All equipment and furnishings in lounges or common code/legal requirements) . In accordance with the areas are the property of the University . Pool, ping pong, and foosball tables are not allowed If a student loses his or her room or unit key, the lock housing agreement, townhouse basements may in student rooms, townhouses, or apartments . on the door will be changed and the student billed not be used as living spaces, social spaces, or places Maintenance Requests Gaming equipment for student use can be found in for the replacement cost . No student may duplicate of congregation . Basements are not available to the Barone Campus Center, common lounges, and a room or unit key . If a key is illegally duplicated, For all non-emergency requests for maintenance students for storage purposes . The University has The Levee . residents will be billed for a lock change and subject (e .g ,. light bulbs, broken or missing items), students eliminated access to townhouse and off-campus to disciplinary action . Students locked out of their should fill out the online Work Order form found on basements and any attempt to utilize basement Guest Policy rooms may seek the assistance of the residence life my .Fairfield edu. . This form will be sent to Facilities areas for any purpose is in violation of the residence staff and will be charged a $10 lockout fee . This must Management . For computer connection concerns, guidelines and subject to a residency review and/ All students are required to register guests on cam- be paid in cash or check before they are allowed back contact Information Technology Services at ext . or student Code of Conduct action . Tampering with pus via the guest registration form . Students are only into their room . If a student loses their key card, the 4069; for cable connection concerns, contact the basement locks will result in disciplinary action . permitted two registered guests at any time and all student’s card will be re-programmed and they will Media Center at ext . 3082 . Please report all damaged/broken basement locks to guests must be registered 24 hours in advance . Stu- be charged a $25 fee for a new card . the Office of Residence Life immediately . dents are expected to greet their guests upon arrival Emergency requests during normal business hours to campus, be with them/know their whereabouts should be directed to the Office of Residence Life at The use or consumption of alcoholic beverages during their stay, and be present at their departure Laundry ext . 4215 . Emergencies after hours, during the night, must be confined to individual townhouse units and from campus . Guests with vehicles on campus must Washers and dryers are available for use by resident or on weekends should be directed to the Department cannot negatively impact nearby units or residents . register them with the Department of Public Safety . students in almost all halls and the apartment of Public Safety at ext . 4090 or the RA on duty . Consuming alcoholic beverages in any area outside of complexes, as well as townhouse blocks 2 and 13 . Students are responsible for the conduct of their the unit is prohibited and open containers of alcohol The machines are activated by using the StagCard, Musical Instruments guests and for ensuring that visitors adhere to Uni- in common/public areas are prohibited . Consistent which has a predetermined number of cycles per versity rules and regulations . Furthermore, stu- The playing of musical instruments in student with this prohibition, no alcohol is permitted on semester (sufficient for two wash and dry cycles dents who invite or allow non-students to come on residences that is obtrusive to other residents is townhouse back porches or in the apartment social every week) . If a student exhausts his or her laundry to University property assume all responsibility for prohibited unless part of a band during the approved lounges . allotment for the semester, StagBucks can be used to any actions, damages, or injuries resulting from the weekend hours in the townhouse and/or apartment pay for additional cycles . When violations of this policy occur, the residents of behavior of the guest . To that end, student hosts must area . the unit will be referred for disciplinary action, and be with their guests at all times . Guests found unac- Light Bulbs Occupancy in most cases will be reassigned to different housing companied are subject to immediate removal from on campus . An additional $100 fine can be assigned campus . If guests violate University rules and regula- If a student residence light fixture (not personal Only students assigned to a particular room or to a resident for hosting a disruptive gathering with tions, the student host or hosts will be subject to dis- lamps) requires a replacement bulb, students should unit may live there . Students may be reassigned or alcohol involving underage students . ciplinary action and subject to a fine for those viola- notify their RA or the Office of Residence Life, who consolidated when vacancies exist . The University tions, and the guests may be removed from campus will request the appropriate repair or replacement . reserves the right to increase the occupancy of Furnishings and may receive a criminal trespass warning . See also the policy on Maintenance Requests . student residences . Students live in community with Student residence rooms are furnished with a bed, the same gender . Full-time undergraduate commuter students are desk, chair, chest of drawers, and computer network Lockouts only allowed in residential buildings if invited by a connection for each student, as well as an individual If a student is locked out of his or her room during Pets resident, or for academic reasons . After 11 p .m ., only or shared closet/wardrobe for each student . Student normal business hours, he or she may temporarily residents of the buildings are allowed within the resi- Pets are not permitted in student residences, with residences contain drapes, cable TV connections, sign out a duplicate key or key card at the Office of dential buildings, unless accompanied by a resident the exception of fish in a container of no more than and fire detection/alarm systems . Some residence Residence Life . RAs are available during “on-duty” from within the community . Also, guests must carry a 10 gallons . halls may have additional furniture, and townhouses hours to let students into their room if they are Residential printed copy of the guest registration form and valid Guidelines and apartments include living room and dining area locked out . At all other times, service for lockouts Projection of Objects photo identification at all times and must present furniture . will be provided on an emergency basis only through such form and identification upon request . Guests Students are prohibited from projecting or dropping the Department of Public Safety and the Area All supplied furnishings must remain in the rooms or may not remain on campus for more than three (3) any object at or from buildings, individuals, cars, etc .

Guidelines Coordinator “on duty ”. Students are charged a $10 Residential units throughout the academic year, unless removed days . Special exceptions may be granted with the lockout fee . by the University . Storage is not available for personal approval of the student’s Area Coordinator . Guests Quiet/Courtesy Hours belongings or other furnishings . Students will be attending University events are subject to event Lounges “Quiet hours” are in effect in the residence halls after 8 billed for missing or damaged furnishings . policies . p .m . on Sundays and weeknights, and after midnight Lounges are located in each residence hall for on Friday and Saturday nights, until 10 a .m . the next Lounges are equipped with furniture for the use of all A resident may neither request nor require his/her studying, hall liturgies, socializing, meetings, floor morning . Radios, televisions, stereos, or other noise in students . Removal of this furniture for personal use is roommate(s) to leave the room for a guest(s) . Viola- programs, and other activities . Some lounges are rooms should be kept to a minimal level and not be not permitted and will be considered theft . tions of the guest policy may result in a minimum identified as academic resource centers, or kitchens . fine of $100, loss of guest privileges, and community heard in the common areas or other rooms . During service . 86 Residential Guidelines Residential Guidelines 87

all other times “courtesy hours” are in effect and noise academic year . Students will be asked to verify the environmental or climate control purposes, the 7 . There is a need to close the building (e .g ,. holidays, levels should not interfere or negatively impact other condition of the room reported on the form, sign, locks cannot be removed either . Students cannot etc .) students or the community . Noise cannot project out and return it . This form is the official record of the use windows as a means of entering or exiting their of windows or doors at any time . condition of the room or unit when the resident room, unless it is an emergency situation . Students Student Residence Search took occupancy of it . When the student vacates the will be billed for the repair or replacement cost During final examination and study periods, 24-hour A room search will be conducted only when there room or unit, it will be inspected by a University staff of such items . Repeat offenses will be referred for “quiet hours” are in effect . is a reason to believe that there is property or member and compared to the original inspection disciplinary action . evidence within a particular room that is in violation form . Differences in the condition of the room or Refrigerators Smoke Detectors of University policy and/or state or federal law, or unit, not attributed to normal wear and tear, will be material that is needed for evidence in a University The University provides a combination microwave/ billed to the student . Each student residence is equipped with fire and disciplinary hearing . refrigerator unit in every residence hall room . No smoke detection equipment that may not be Residence life or maintenance staff may inspect other refrigerators or microwaves are permitted tampered with for any reason . Heat and/or smoke The vice president for student affairs, dean of student residences at other times besides the without permission from the Office of Residence detectors, as well as sprinkler heads, are extremely students, and professional central office staff in beginning or end of the year to check health and/ Life . Townhouses and apartments are equipped with sensitive and may be activated by any contact . the Office of Residence Life are the only University or safety conditions . When conducting Health and refrigerators, but students may bring a U .L . approved Therefore, students should not touch these devices officials who may authorize a search of a student Safety inspections, the Office of Residence Life will microwave . In apartment units with more than six or hang objects from them . residence . A search will be conducted by Public students, an additional University-approved mini- hold residents accountable for policy violations . Safety officers in the presence of a residence life fridge can be brought in . Residents will be subject to disciplinary action and Student Residence Entry staff member . (Whenever possible, the search will be fines for all policy violations . Staff members may enter a student’s residence with conducted in the presence of the student(s) whose Roofs residence is being searched .) Safety and Security the student’s voluntary consent . To protect privacy, Due to the potential danger to personal safety, as students should keep their doors closed and ask Searches will be conducted in the same manner as Locking Doors well as the likelihood of causing damage, students visitors to identify themselves before admitting them a standard entry into a student residence; however, are prohibited from accessing roofs or overhang Students should lock the doors to their individual into the room . If consent is not given, staff members all areas of the residence may be searched, including areas on all student residences and other University rooms, townhouses, or apartments when they are can enter the room if one of the following conditions locked drawers and suitcases . Items confiscated buildings and facilities . Students who access roofs not present or when they are sleeping or using the exists: during a search that are clearly in violation of will be subject to disciplinary action . bathrooms . A number of problems can be averted by 1 . There is a need for maintenance (e .g ,. electrical University policy will be removed from the room and taking this simple, common sense step . In addition, may be used as evidence in a disciplinary hearing . Roommate Conflict work) the University has no financial liability for the loss of Since these items are part of the disciplinary process, 2 . There is a need to check occupancy If students experience a roommate conflict and need personal property . their disposition will be determined by the Office of help, they should contact their RA or Area Coordina- 3 . There is an emergency health problem the Dean of Students at the conclusion of the process . Access to Residence Halls and Apartment tor . Residence Life staff members will help mediate 4 . There is a need to check for damages Complex The person requesting the search must state the the conflict or refer students to peer mediation . 5 . There is a need to investigate possible violations nature of the item he or she is looking for . However, Each of the residence halls and the apartment of University policies or standards of conduct . other items found that are clearly in violation of Room/Residence Changes complex are equipped with a door-access system that Items in plain and open view, which violate University policy may be confiscated as well . If the allows students to gain entry using their StagCard . Students may request a room or residence change University regulations, will be confiscated and a student is not present, a receipt will be left for all All resident students may access any residence hall through the Office of Residence Life . Room or receipt will be left if there is no occupant of the items that have been removed from the room . residence changes will not be permitted for the first from 7 a .m . to 11 p .m ., seven days a week . After 11 room present at the time of confiscation . p .m ., resident students have access to their own hall two weeks of the fall semester and again for the first 6 . There is a “Health and Safety” check . These are Thermometers two weeks of the spring semester . After this point, only . Guests should call ahead to meet the residents Residential conducted periodically by the Fire Marshal and Guidelines at the front door of the residence area . After 11 p .m . Due to the potential environmental hazard and changes will be granted based on an assessment of the residence life staff . When conducting Health only residents of the building are allowed in the significant clean-up costs associated with a mercury the situation and space availability . and Safety checks, the Office of Residence Life will building unless accompanied by a resident from spill or contamination, mercury thermometers are hold residents accountable for policy violations . The University reserves the right to move a student that residence . It is important for the security of all prohibited in any student residence or University Guidelines Residential Residents will be subject to disciplinary action from one room to another when it appears in the residence hall students that doors are not propped building, excluding the Health Center or applicable and fines for all policy violations . Disciplinary student’s best interest or the best interests of their open and card readers and keypads are not tampered science or nursing labs . action and fines are assigned per person unless fellow students or the community . with . Students who prop doors or vandalize security noted . Residents are expected to remove equipment will be subject to disciplinary action . Vacation Periods Room/Residence Inspections prohibited items from rooms . Failure to remove All University residences are closed during the Screens/Window Locks prohibited items by the specified timeframe will Resident students will receive a completed Room Thanksgiving break, Christmas break, and spring result in an additional $100 fine . Inspection Form (RIF) from the RAs or other Screens cannot be removed from windows in break . Students wishing to remain on campus during residence life staff during the first week of the student residences and, if windows are locked for 88 Residential Guidelines Residential Guidelines 89

these periods must request permission in writing product sooner and to notify the Office of Residence Fairfield University from the Office of Residence Life . Students approved Life if the problem persists . Office OF RESIDENCE LIFE to remain in residence halls when they are closed will be charged a daily fee of $35 and may be re-assigned Windows/Doors to a temporary room in a central area . The University Signs that advertise alcohol or tobacco products, or RESIDENCE HALL and MEAL PLAN AGREEMENT has no liability for personal property left in students’ signs that might otherwise be considered offensive to 2014-15 ACADEMIC YEAR rooms or units during vacation periods . others, cannot be placed on windows or doors at any Students who return to their rooms early without the time . Empty or full cans or bottles may not be visible prior approval of the Office of Residence Life will be through the windows . Stickers may not be applied to This document sets forth the terms and conditions upon which space in residence halls owned by Fairfield Uni- denied access to their rooms or billed accordingly for either the windows or the door (outside or inside) . versity (herein called UNIVERSITY) may be occupied by a person (herein called RESIDENT) . The UNIVERSITY the daily fee and referred for disciplinary action . Residents will be subject to disciplinary action and agrees to provide to the RESIDENT space in a residence hall subject to the following conditions . Failure of the fines for empty or full cans/bottles of alcohol within RESIDENT to meet any of these conditions of residency may result in the cancellation of this Agreement by the All resident students must vacate their rooms or the room if they are not of legal age . University . In addition, violations of the terms and conditions of this Agreement by the RESIDENT may also units and remove all personal belongings within result in UNIVERSITY disciplinary action of the RESIDENT where applicable . The UNIVERSITY reserves the 24 hours after the completion of the students’ last right to change any provision of this Agreement at any time . exam in May, or by 6 p .m . on the last day of final examinations, whichever comes first . Failure to leave ELIGIBILITY: the residence hall space will subject students to a $35 charge for every hour they remain on campus . To be eligible for residency in a residence hall, a RESIDENT must meet the following criteria as determined by Graduating seniors may stay until noon the day the UNIVERSITY REGISTRAR: after graduation . All students are responsible for a . The RESIDENT must be registered as a full-time, undergraduate matriculated student at the arranging transportation to and from campus for UNIVERSITY . holidays and vacation periods . All applicable dates b . The RESIDENT must have been admitted to the UNIVERSITY as a resident student or have attained are published well in advance to allow for proper that status from the Office of Residence Life since entering the UNIVERSITY . planning . Since first-year students and sophomores c . In addition to the immunizations required of all students, Connecticut state law requires that any are not permitted to have cars, they should take UNIVERSITY student living in University-owned housing be vaccinated against meningitis as a extra initiative in planning and coordinating condition for living in the UNIVERSITY housing . All mandated health policies must be maintained in transportation . order to be eligible . Others may live in University-owned residences only after receiving the written permission from the Office of All University policies remain in effect during Residence Life or Office of the Dean of Students . vacation periods . Additional guest and alcohol restrictions may be enforced . Additional restrictions LENGTH OF AGREEMENT: will be communicated via email through the Office of Residence Life or Dean of Students Office prior to the A RESIDENT agrees to reside in the assigned residence hall for the entire academic year, or the remaining start of the vacation period . portion of the academic year . A RESIDENT may terminate this Agreement only if the RESIDENT has graduated, withdrawn from the UNIVERSITY, becomes a commuter student, becomes a Resident Assistant, or has Vending Machines entered a study program approved by the Dean of the RESIDENT’S college or school, away from the campus . A RESIDENT may not move to another unit, to a residence hall or off campus during the term of this Agreement Vending machines are located in the common areas without written permission from the Office of Residence Life . of student residences and other University buildings . Residential (Students cannot have personal vending machines in Guidelines Students who withdraw from the UNIVERSITY but are readmitted without missing one full fall or spring their room .) Vandalism of machines will result in the semester before being readmitted are not considered withdrawn for purposes of this Agreement and will be removal of this service if the responsible person(s) is held to any obligations made herein . Requests to cancel this Agreement for reasons other than those stated not identified . Money lost in these machines should

Guidelines above must be made in writing to the Office of Residence Life . Such requests will be considered on a case- Residential be reported to the vending company whose name by-case basis, and the Office of Residence Life will have the discretion to grant or deny any request to cancel is listed on the machine . Products available in the based upon the information available . No other office or department of the University can agree to cancel this machines are replenished according to the vending Agreement . company’s schedule . If there is a need for additional product before the scheduled replenishment Residence halls may be occupied on or after Monday, September, 1, 2014 . (First-year students only will occupy time, students are encouraged to call the number their residence halls one day earlier as part of Orientation ). Residence halls close 24 hours after the completion indicated on the machines to request additional of the RESIDENT’S last exam in May, or by 6 p .m . on the last day of final examinations, whichever comes first . 90 Residential Guidelines Residential Guidelines 91

RESIDENTS may not remain in residence during UNIVERSITY vacation periods that fall during the term of this h . To not switch room assignments without the permission of the Office of Residence Life . Agreement . Graduating seniors may stay until noon the day after graduation . i . To report maintenance needs or concerns to the Office of Residence Life or the Resident Assistant via the online work order system, e-mail, or phone . The RESIDENT may not make repairs in the room nor Units will be inspected when the RESIDENT takes occupancy and when he/she vacates the unit . Damage shall may the RESIDENT contract with outside vendors to complete repairs or modifications to the room be classified as either accidental or malicious . Accidental damage is damage occurring through unintentional, except where approved by the UNIVERSITY . Painting of rooms by RESIDENTS is not allowed . chance happenings . Malicious damage is disruptive behavior resulting in damage . j . To assume all responsibility for personal belongings . The UNIVERSITY does not assume responsibil- ity for damage or loss to RESIDENTS’ belongings, regardless of cause . Any damages or alterations to the unit will be charged to the RESIDENT(s) . A RESIDENT agrees to surrender k . Not to allow more than 12 persons including the RESIDENT in the room at any one time . the premises to the UNIVERSITY at the termination of this Agreement in clean and in good condition . It is l . To conduct his/her activities so as not to interfere with the reasonable quiet enjoyment of others . understood that the RESIDENT has examined the premises and found the same to be clean and in good condition m . All students are required to register guests on campus via the guest registration form . Refer to the at the commencement of the Agreement . If the RESIDENT should find the premises at the commencement of Guest Policy in the Residential Guidelines section of the handbook for details . the Agreement in a condition not clean and not in good condition, the RESIDENT must make this known in n . Not to loan or duplicate a room key . A RESIDENT must report a lost key or key card to the Office of writing to the Office of Residence Life within five (5) days after the beginning of the semester . RESIDENTS Residence Life within 24 hours . The UNIVERSITY will replace the door lock and charge the cost of the moving into a unit after the commencement of a semester shall make their inspection of the premises known replacement to the RESIDENT(S) of that room when keys are lost . in writing to the Office of Residence Life no later than five (5) days after taking possession of the premises . o . Not to cook in student rooms . The Office of Residence Life policies provided by the UNIVERSITY con- tain a listing of approved cooking appliances and no other appliances are permitted . VACATIONS/BREAKS: p . Not to project objects to or from the halls . q . To report solicitors found in the halls to Public Safety . Solicitation is not allowed in the residence halls . All campus residences, including but not limited to residence halls, are closed during the Thanksgiving break, r . Not to have pets except for fish . A fish tank may not be any larger than a 10-gallon capacity . Christmas and semester break, and spring break . RESIDENTS wishing to remain on campus during these s . Not to remove screens from the windows . periods must request permission in writing to the Office of Residence Life . Students approved to remain in t . Not to install a waterbed or a personal bed . housing when campus residences are closed may be required to pay a daily fee (exceptions to this fee are at u . Not to build lofts in any of the residence halls . the discretion of the Office of Residence Life and will be made for students unable to leave campus) and may v . To follow all UNIVERSITY guidelines regarding room and holiday decorations . Live Christmas trees be reassigned to a temporary space in a central area . All University policies remain in effect during vacation are not permitted . periods . Additional guest and alcohol restrictions may be enforced and will be communicated via e-mail w . Not to post signs, posters, banners, or other printed material, art or advertisements in windows, in the through the Office of Residence Life or Dean of Students office prior to the start of the vacation period . halls or restrooms, or on the outside of the buildings, or on the grounds without the written permis- sion of the Office of Residence Life . MEAL PLANS: x . Residents are responsible for behavior that occurs within their room whether they are present or not . All students living in residence halls are required to have a meal plan and are automatically enrolled in a basic plan . y . Smoking is prohibited in all areas of the residence halls, including student rooms, bathrooms, lounges, However, students may change their plan to one of multiple options (depending upon class year) during the first hallways, and stairwells . two weeks of classes each semester . All meal plan changes are conducted online at www .fairfield .edu/mealplan . z . Not to have halogen lamps or mercury thermometers inside the residence halls . Complete information about the various meal plan options is available online at www .fairfielddiningservices .com or from the food service office in the Barone Campus Center, Room 404 . THE UNIVERSITY:

a . Reserves the right to enter a room for inspection for cleanliness, health and safety, and to complete A RESIDENT AGREES: repairs, and where required by law . a . To allow the UNIVERSITY to release contact information to the RESIDENT’S prospective roommate . b . Agrees to provide cleaning of common areas in the residence halls . RESIDENTS are expected to keep b . To be accountable for any behavior within the residence halls that infringes on individual or group their rooms clean . Cleaning of bathrooms in 42 Bellarmine Road and Kostka and Claver Halls is the rights or jeopardizes the health and safety of individuals and property . responsibility of the RESIDENTS . c . To abide by the rules and regulations contained in the Student Handbook, Undergraduate Catalog, c . Reserves the right to take appropriate disciplinary action and to terminate the room contract for Residential Guidelines and other publications from the Office of Residence Life . conduct which is unlawful, which is found by the UNIVERSITY to be in violation of the UNIVERSITY’S d . To abide by the laws and ordinances of the state of Connecticut and the town of Fairfield where rules, or which is otherwise detrimental to the residence hall community or environment . applicable . d . Reserves the right to move a RESIDENT from one room to another when it appears that the RESIDENT’S Guidelines Residential e . To promptly vacate his/her residence hall within a specified timeframe when the Agreement is termi- best interests or those of his/her fellow students or the UNIVERSITY as a whole so require . nated by the UNIVERSITY . Any costs associated with removal and storage of personal possessions will e . Reserves the right to assign students to vacant spaces without prior notification . be charged to the RESIDENT . f . Reserves the right to reassign students in order to consolidate vacant spaces . f . To reside in the assigned room . The University has the right to assign students to the other spaces in g . Reserves the right to increase room occupancy as the need arises so long as such an increase conforms a RESIDENT’S room without the RESIDENT’S permission or prior notification . Any residence that to prevailing occupancy and health standards . loses 50% or more of its members will be asked to consolidate by moving to other open spaces in the h . Reserves the right to notify RESIDENTS that certain floors in a residence hall will be utilized to area . house undergraduate students and staff who are authorized to remain on campus during a vacation g . Not to sublet or assign his/her room to another person . Only RESIDENTS are allowed to occupy a period . The UNIVERSITY will give reasonable notice to the RESIDENT so that he/she may remove room . In no case may occupancy of the room be increased by the RESIDENTS of the room . personal belongings from the room if they so desire . The UNIVERSITY will provide space for storage 92 Residential Guidelines Residential Guidelines 93 of these belongings and will assign responsibility for the room when it is being used by the temporary Fairfield University occupant . Office OF RESIDENCE LIFE i . Reserves the right to move any student from any handicapped-accessible unit if a need for this type of accommodation arises and said student does not require such an accommodation . j . Reserves the right to move/modify the composition of a floor or wing for any proper reason, including apartment, townhouse, and Other University Housing but not limited to, an increase or decrease in the number of students of a particular gender . AGREEMENT PAYMENT PROVISIONS: 2014-15 ACADEMIC YEAR

a . Payment of the room and board fees is due August 1, 2013 and January 1, 2014 . b . Failure to pay the room and board obligations of the contract will result in withdrawal of the RESIDENT This document sets forth the terms and conditions upon which space in townhouses and apartments owned from the UNIVERSITY . by Fairfield University (herein called UNIVERSITY) may be occupied by a person (herein called RESIDENT) . c . RESIDENTS are required to maintain a $400 refundable room deposit with the UNIVERSITY during The UNIVERSITY agrees to provide to the RESIDENT space in a townhouse/apartment/other University hous- the period of residency . This deposit will be returned to the RESIDENT upon graduation or upon ing subject to the following terms and conditions . Failure of the RESIDENT to meet any of these conditions of withdrawal from the UNIVERSITY, providing all financial obligations related to residing in the residency may result in the cancellation of this Agreement by the UNIVERSITY . In addition, violations of the residence halls, apartment, or townhouse have been met . terms and conditions of this Agreement by the RESIDENT may also result in UNIVERSITY disciplinary action d . In those cases when the responsible parties for damages to the hall cannot be determined, the of the RESIDENT where applicable . The UNIVERSITY reserves the right to change any provision of this Agree- UNIVERSITY reserves the right to charge the cost of repairs or replacement for these damages among ment at any time . all RESIDENTS residing in that area or hall . ELIGIBILITY:

REFUNDS: To be eligible for residency in a townhouse/apartment/other University housing, a RESIDENT must meet the a . RESIDENTS who withdraw from the UNIVERSITY should refer to the Undergraduate Catalog to following criteria as determined by the UNIVERSITY REGISTRAR: determine if they are eligible for any refund . a . The RESIDENT must be a full-time, matriculated student at the UNIVERSITY . b . RESIDENTS who are granted release from this Agreement, but continue as a full-time student at the b . The RESIDENT must have attained Junior Class status at the time of occupancy . UNIVERSITY, should contact the University Bursar to determine if they are eligible for any refund . c . In addition to the immunizations required of all students, Connecticut state law requires that any UNIVERSITY student living in University-owned housing be vaccinated against meningitis as a condition for living in the UNIVERSITY housing . All mandated health policies must be maintained in order to be eligible . Others may live in University-owned residences only after receiving the written permission from the Office of Residence Life or Office of the Dean of Students .

LENGTH OF AGREEMENT:

A RESIDENT agrees to reside in the assigned apartment or townhouse for the entire academic year, or the remaining portion of the academic year . A RESIDENT may terminate this Agreement only if the RESIDENT has graduated, withdrawn from the UNIVERSITY, becomes a commuter, becomes a Resident Assistant, or has entered a study program, approved by the Dean of the RESIDENT’S college, away from the campus . A RESIDENT may not move to another unit, to a residence hall, or off campus during the term of this Agreement without written permission from the Office of Residence Life . Residential Guidelines Students who withdraw from the UNIVERSITY but are readmitted without missing one full fall or spring semester before being readmitted are not considered withdrawn for purposes of this Agreement and will be held to any obligations made herein . Requests to cancel this Agreement for reasons other than those stated Guidelines Residential above must be made in writing to the Office of Residence Life . Such requests will be considered on a case-by- case basis, and the Office of Residence Life will have the discretion to grant or deny any request to cancel based upon the information available . No other office or department of the UNIVERSITY can agree to cancel this Agreement .

Apartments and townhouses may be occupied on Monday, September 1, 2014 . Apartments and townhouses close 24 hours after the completion of the RESIDENT’S last exam in May . Graduating seniors may stay until noon the day after graduation . Units will be inspected when the RESIDENT takes occupancy and when he/ 94 Residential Guidelines Residential Guidelines 95

she vacates the unit . Any damages or alterations to the unit will be charged to the RESIDENT(s) . A RESIDENT j . Not to tamper with fire safety equipment including extinguishers and smoke detectors . In addition, agrees to surrender the premises to the UNIVERSITY at the termination of this Agreement in clean and in good RESIDENTS are expected to vacate the unit promptly in the case of a fire alarm . Violations of these condition . It is understood that the RESIDENT has examined the premises and found the same to be clean fire safety requirements are considered serious and may result in disciplinary action . Fire hazards, and in good condition at the commencement of the Agreement . If the RESIDENT should find the premises including but not limited to: natural Christmas trees, candles, incense, building materials, motorcycles at the commencement of the Agreement in a condition not clean and not in good condition, the RESIDENT or gas driven vehicles, gasoline, butane or other flammable liquids, barbecue grills (including propane must make this known in writing to the Office of Residence Life within five (5) days after the beginning of the gas grills) are prohibited . semester . RESIDENTS moving into a unit after the commencement of a semester shall make their inspection of k . Not to overload the townhouse/apartment/other University housing based on fire code . the premises known in writing to the Office of Residence Life no later than five (5) days after taking possession l . Not to possess or use fireworks, dangerous chemicals, hazardous materials such as mercury of the premises . thermometers, halogen lamps, firearms, or weapons of any type . m . To register vehicles(s) with the Department of Public Safety . VACATIONS/BREAKS: n . All students are required to register guests on campus via the guest registration form . Refer to the Guest Policy in the Residential Guidelines section of the handbook for details . All campus residences including townhouses/apartments/other University housing are closed during the o . Not to house pets except tropical fish in a tank no larger than 10 gallons . Thanksgiving break, Christmas and semester break, and spring break . RESIDENTS wishing to remain on p . To conduct their activities so as not to interfere with the quiet of others . Musical bands may not play campus during these periods must request permission in writing to the Office of Residence Life . Students in a townhouse/apartment/other University housing unless registered with the Office of Residence approved to remain in any University housing when campus residences are closed may be required to pay a Life . Stereo speakers placed in such a way to allow sound to emanate from the unit are not permitted . daily fee (exceptions to this fee are at the discretion of the Office of Residence Life and will be made for students Disorderly conduct, which disturbs others, is not permitted . unable to leave campus) and may be reassigned to a temporary space in a central area . All University policies q . Not to project objects to or from the units . remain in effect during vacation periods . Additional guest and alcohol restrictions may be enforced and will be r . Not to solicit residents of the townhouses/apartments/other University housing . Solicitors should be communicated via e-mail through the Office of Residence Life or Dean of Students office prior to the start of reported to the Department of Public Safety immediately . the vacation period . s . Not to remove screens from the units . t . Not to install waterbeds, personal beds, or pools in the townhouses/apartments/other University A RESIDENT AGREES: housing . No unit may have a bar installed . Gaming tables (pool, ping pong, and/or foosball tables) a . Not to sublet or assign his/her assignment to another person . Occupancy of the townhouse/ are not allowed apartment/other University housing may not be increased by the RESIDENTS . u . To be responsible for any damages to the interior or exterior of the unit, including appliances, b . To abide by the rules and regulations contained in the Student Handbook, Undergraduate Catalog, furnishings, and immediate grounds, caused by the RESIDENT or his/her guest(s) . and other publications from the Office of Residence Life . v . Not to leave trash or furniture on decks and to regularly deposit trash in receptacles provided by the c . To attend any required sessions pertaining to rules and regulations . vendor . d . To abide by the laws and ordinances of the State of Connecticut and the Town of Fairfield where w . To support state, local, and University recycling programs and to properly recycle . applicable . x . To accept any changes in the townhouse/apartment/other University housing and off-campus living e . To promptly vacate the townhouse/apartment/other University housing and return the key at the guidelines issued by the Office of Residence Life during the term of this agreement . completion of the contract period or no later than 24 hours upon written cancellation of the contract y . To allow the UNIVERSITY to release student’s or RESIDENT’S name, address, and phone number to by the UNIVERSITY . All costs associated with moving RESIDENT’S possessions out of vacated unit the RESIDENT’S prospective roommate(s) . will be the RESIDENT’S sole responsibility . z . Not to allow more than 49 persons, including the occupants, in the townhouse/other University f . To fill vacancies in his/her townhouse/apartment/other University housing with students who meet housing or 25 persons in the apartment, at any one time due to fire codes and safety standards . the criteria stated herein . If the RESIDENT is unable to do so, the UNIVERSITY will assign a qualified aa . Not to loan or duplicate a townhouse/apartment/other University housing key . A RESIDENT must person to fill the vacancy . Any unit that loses 50% or more of its members will be asked to consolidate report a lost key to the Office of Residence Life within 24 hours . The UNIVERSITY reserves the right to by moving to other open spaces in the area . replace the door locks and charge the cost of the replacement to the resident(s) when keys are lost . The UNIVERSITY reserves the right to disband the townhouse/apartment/other University housing bb . Not to post signs, posters, banners, or other printed material, art or advertisements in windows, on Residential if RESIDENTS refuse any qualified person from being assigned to that house . The UNIVERSITY is outside of unit or on the grounds . Guidelines not required to fill vacancies that occur in townhouse/apartment/other University housing . Should a cc . To be held accountable for the behavior of visitors and their guests in their units . townhouse/apartment/other University housing be disbanded, the UNIVERSITY reserves the right to dd . Not to entertain in their townhouse/apartment/other University housing during exam week or close down the unit for the remainder of the year for repairs and/or to save utility costs . vacation periods . Guidelines Residential g . To assume all responsibility for personal belongings . The UNIVERSITY does not assume responsibility ee . To allow University employees the right to enter the townhouse/apartment/other University housing for damage or loss to Resident’s belongings, regardless of cause . for inspections for cleanliness, repairs, and to assure that the terms of this agreement are being met h . To report repair needs to the Office of Residence Life . The RESIDENT may not make repairs or and that University policies are being adhered to in a manner prescribed in the Fairfield University modifications to the townhouse/apartment/other University housing except when approved in Student Handbook . writing by the UNIVERSITY . ff . Not to install dishwashers in the townhouse/apartment/other University housing or any other i . Not to paint the townhouse/apartment/other University housing . Not to block or cover any window appliances . Additionally students or residents may not enter into any contract or service agreement or openings . with any outside vendor or provider . 96 Residential Guidelines Residential Guidelines 97

gg . Not to access or use any University housing basement area for any reason, including living, social, or REFUNDS: storage space . a . RESIDENTS who withdraw from the UNIVERSITY should refer to the Undergraduate Catalog to hh . To vacate the townhouse/apartment/other University housing on the last day of fall finals, or within determine if they are eligible for any refund . 24 hours of RESIDENT’S last final or within 24 hours of a change in status, if not returning for the b . RESIDENTS who are granted release from this Agreement, but continue as a full-time student second spring semester . at the UNIVERSITY, should contact the UNIVERSITY Bursar to determine if they are eligible for ii . Not to remove any furniture or place any furniture on back porches or in basements . Only outdoor any refund . deck/patio furniture may be used on the deck . c. RESIDENTS are required to maintain a $400 refundable room deposit with the UNIVERSITY during jj . To operate heating, ventilating, and air conditioning equipment correctly and to maintain a proper the period of residency. This deposit will be returned to the RESIDENT upon graduation or upon environment . withdrawal from the UNIVERSITY, providing all financial obligations related to residing in the THE UNIVERSITY AGREES: townhouse/apartment/other University housing have been met. Additionally, the RESIDENT must inform the UNIVERSITY if they are withdrawing. This notification must take place by June 30. a . To maintain common areas of the townhouse/apartment/other University housing including the laundry rooms and grounds . b . To provide extermination service upon the request of a RESIDENT or upon need . In cases when residents cause infestation; (i .e ., pets, garbage) all charges will revert back to unit RESIDENTS . c . To provide trash removal from dumpsters . d . To provide repairs upon request or need as determined by Office of Residence Life . If the RESIDENT or his/her guest(s) is determined responsible for the damages, the cost of the repairs will be borne by the RESIDENT(S) . If the degree of damages is considered by the UNIVERSITY to be excessive, the UNIVERSITY reserves the right to cancel this Agreement and/or take disciplinary action against the responsible person(s) . e . The UNIVERSITY reserves the right to close a townhouse/apartment/other University housing unit in the event of an emergency . f . The UNIVERSITY reserves the right to move any student from any disability-accessible unit if a need for this type of accommodation arises . g . The UNIVERSITY reserves the right to close any offering of townhouse/apartment/other University housing meal plans through contract food services .

THE UNIVERSITY:

a . Reserves the right to enter a room for inspection for cleanliness, health and safety, and to complete repairs, and where required by law . b . Reserves the right to take appropriate disciplinary action and to terminate the room contract for conduct which is unlawful, which is found by the UNIVERSITY to be in violation of the UNIVERSITY’S rules, or which is otherwise detrimental to the residence hall community or environment . c . Reserves the right to move a RESIDENT from one room to another when it appears that the RESIDENT’S best interests or those of his/her fellow students or the UNIVERSITY as a whole so require . d . Reserves the right to assign students to vacant spaces without prior notification . e . Reserves the right to reassign students in order to consolidate vacant spaces . Residential f . Reserves the right to increase room occupancy as the need arises so long as such an increase conforms Guidelines to prevailing occupancy and health standards .

PAYMENT PROVISIONS: Guidelines Residential a . A RESIDENT agrees to pay the apartment or townhouse fees to the UNIVERSITY according to the payment schedule determined by the UNIVERSITY BURSAR . Failure by a RESIDENT to pay any fees or expenses related to the occupancy does not cancel the obligations of a RESIDENT to comply with all of the other terms of this Agreement . b . A RESIDENT agrees to maintain a $400 security deposit with the UNIVERSITY for the period of residency . This deposit will be returned to the RESIDENT upon graduation or upon withdrawal from the UNIVERSITY, providing all financial obligations related to residing in the townhouse/apartment/ other University housing have been met . 98 Clubs and Organizations Clubs and Organizations 99

Clubs and organizations consists of 22 elected representatives (five from each Academic and General Interest undergraduate class year) and a chair and vice chair Accounting Club that are elected by the senators . Alliance (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual Students, and their Introduction can plan and implement their events and allows FUSA derives its funding through a portion of the Heterosexual Allies) for COSO to allocate funds . In addition to funding, University’s General Fee, a part of which is set aside Policies and procedures governing the activities of Allied Health Professions Student Association COSO exists to encourage student involvement and for COSO and Resident Assistants (RAs) . FUSA is student clubs and organizations are at the primary American Studies Club participation in clubs and organizations; to serve as advised by representatives from the Office of Student disposition of the Office of Student Involvement, Anime Club a communication mechanism between and across Involvement . located in the John A . Barone Campus Center . organizations, student leaders, and faculty/staff Archery Club Co-curricular and extracurricular programs advisors; and to create and foster an environment of Asian Students Association (ASA) complement the traditional academic experience Inter-Residential Housing support and collaboration among organizations . Ballroom Dance Club and, in the context of Jesuit education, are essential Association (IRHA) Biology Society to the overall educational experience and the An activities fair is sponsored at the beginning of IRHA is the second largest student organization on Board Game Club personal development of students . the fall semester, and leadership training is offered campus . IRHA is designed to improve all aspects of to student leaders and faculty/staff advisors through Cancer Crushers Clubs and organizations provide students with on-campus living . The members of this government participation in various workshops and conferences . an array of cultural, educational, social, spiritual, represent all undergraduate resident students . IRHA Cercle Francais (French Club) and recreational programs and activities . They unites all the campus residence halls, townhouses, Chemistry Club also provide first-hand experience in leadership, Fairfield University Student and apartments and works to promote the general Chess Club welfare of residential living through the development organizational development and management, Association College Democrats decision-making, diversity, and planning . and improvement of the physical and social College Republicans The Fairfield University Student Association (FUSA) environment in each community . IRHA oversees the Assisting the Office of Student Involvement in is the official student association for full-time development of the Residential Community Councils Colleges Against Cancer supporting specific student clubs and organizations undergraduate students and is the largest student in each residential area . comm unity:. Communication Club are Athletics, Campus Ministry, Media Center, New organization on campus . The association exists to Debate Team Student Programs, Club Sports & Intramurals, represent student issues and concerns to the faculty Economics Club Residence Life, Student Diversity Programs and the and administration and to sponsor a multitude Residential Community Councils Department of Visual & Performing Arts . However, of student programs and activities . All full-time (RCC) Engineering Student Society Finance Club the policies and procedures established by the Office undergraduate students are members of FUSA . Each of the residential areas on campus elects of Student Involvement apply to all student clubs Friends of Benin and Bridgeport (F .O .B . & B .) FUSA is organized into four branches: the Executive representatives to represent student issues or concerns and organizations, regardless of their affiliation with Council, the Council of Student Organizations specific to that particular area and to organize and German Club another office or department . (COSO), the Programming Board, and the Senate . sponsor activities designed to engage members of that Great Outdoors Club The Executive Council consists of the chair for residential community . All members of a particular Hellenic Club residential area are members of that respective RCC, Council of Student Organizations all of the other branches, plus the President, Vice History Club and these councils receive funding through a portion All student clubs and organizations comprise the President, Secretary of the Treasury, and the Secretary International Student Club of the University’s General Fee, allocated according to Council of Student Organizations (COSO), which is of Public Relations . The President and Vice President the number of members in each association . Students International Studies/Business Club governed by a group of students and administered are popularly elected by the student body and the who live off campus or commute have representative Irish Cultural Society by a chairperson selected by the Fairfield University other positions are appointed with the exception associations as well . Italian Club Student Association (FUSA) . of the Chair of Senate . The FUSA President serves as the official spokesperson for all undergraduate Kadima (Jewish Student Association) Some members of COSO (e .g ., Club Sports, Glee students in addition to administering the student Clubs and Organizations Keep a Child Alive (KCA) Club, IRHA, Theatre Fairfield, WVOF) receive funding association on a daily basis . COSO consists of a group The following is a list of student clubs and Leaders for Environmental Action at Fairfield (LEAF) and a budget directly from a University office or of five students who are appointed by the Chair organizations at Fairfield University . Not all clubs Marketing Club department, while most others receive funding from of COSO to govern and be a resource to clubs and listed may be active and registered for the current a pool of funds collected through the University’s organizations on campus . The Programming Board Martial Arts Club year . New organizations will not be listed until the General Fee . consists of a chair appointed by the President, and Math and Computer Science Club (MACS) next publication of this Handbook . For an up-to- he or she then appoints a vice chair and directors Model UN All clubs and organizations that receive funding date listing of student organizations, see the Office of

of various programming committees, including but Muslim Student Association (MSA) Organizations through COSO must submit a budget request Student Involvement . proposal during stated funding periods the not limited to, Late Night events, Special Events, Operation Smile: Fairfield Chapter Clubs and Cultural Programming, Concert Committee, organization plans to have an event or spend the Orthodox Christian Fellowship (OCF) allocated funds . This helps ensure organizations Athletics, and class programmers . The Senate branch P .A .W .S . (Pet and Animal Welfare Society) Clubs and Organizations 100 Clubs and Organizations Clubs and Organizations 101

Peer Mediation Club Pi Delta Kappa (Education) Stag Motion regard to event planning, budgeting, and meeting Performing for Change Pi Mu Epsilon (Mathematics) Theatre Fairfield management . PIECES Pi Sigma Alpha (Political Science) Your Mom Does Improv! An advisor must accept responsibility for keeping Project Sisters Empowering Women (SEW) Psi Chi (Psychology) Media informed about activities of the organization and Psychology Club (International Studies) for advising officers of the organization on the Ham Channel (Student Television) Rotaract Sigma Pi Sigma (Physics) appropriateness and general merits of club activities The Inkwell (Creative Writing Club) or programs . Snow Sports Club Sigma Tau Delta (English) The Mirror (Independent Student Newspaper) Society of Physics Students Sigma Theta Tau (Nursing) The Manor Yearbook Sociology Club Sigma XI (Engineering) Bank Accounts The Sound (Literary Magazine) South Asian Student Association (SASA) Theta Alpha Kappa (Religious Studies) Student organizations are not permitted to maintain WVOF 88 .5 FM Spanish and Latino Students Association (SALSA) accounts with local or national banks or credit unions Representative Organizations without the explicit permission and authorization of Special Olympics Club Spirit Clubs Beach Residents Association Group (BRAG) the Office of Student Involvement . Student Alumni Association (SAA) Cheerleaders and Mascot Club Sports Council Student Nurses Association (SNA) Dance Team Commuting Students Club Student United Way Pep Band Budget and Financial Procedures Fairfield University Student Association (FUSA) Students Against Driving Drunk (SADD) Stags in the Stands Student clubs and organizations, except those that Inter-Residence Housing Association (IRHA) are funded in a substantial way through a separate Students for Life Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) Sport Clubs portion of the University’s General Fee or another Students for Social Justice Baseball University office or department, are eligible to receive Student Philanthropy & Senior Class Gift Committee Service or Liturgical Organizations funding from COSO . These funds are administered Equestrian T .E .A .M . (Together Effectively Achieving Campus Ministry Council by the council’s chair and executive members, with Field Hockey Multiculturalism) Campus Ministry Service & Outreach Programs assistance from the Office of Student Involvement . Martial Arts Ultimate Frisbee Club Circle K Currently, COSO allocates funds to student Men’s/Women’s Ice Hockey UMOJA (African-American Students Association) Community Service Alliance (CSA) organizations on a per-semester basis . In order to Men’s/Women’s Lacrosse Up ‘til Dawn Eucharistic Ministers receive funding the organization must: Running Weeeapa! Homecoming & Family Weekend Committee 1 . Be a University-recognized student organization Men’s/Women’s Rugby Young Business Leaders of Fairfield Hunger Clean Up 2 . Have elected officers in place Sailing Video Game Club Ignatian Solidarity Corps (ISC) Co-ed Ski and Snowboard 3 . Have selected and retained an approved faculty/ Women’s Studies Club Jesuit University Humanitarian Action Network staff advisor Men’s/Women’s Soccer (JUHAN) 4 . Have completed the annual registration process Honor Societies Co-ed Tennis (Undergraduate and Graduate) Kairos Men’s/Women’s Volleyball 5 . Have attended all required COSO meetings and/or Lectors Alpha Epsilon Delta (Pre-Med) training sessions Lord’s Chords Graduate Students Alpha Kappa Delta (Sociology) 6 Have. followed the required procedures and Mission Volunteers Alpha Mu Gamma (Foreign Language) Dolan Graduate Business Association (DGBA) completed the necessary documentation to New Student Leaders request funding Alpha Sigma Nu (National Jesuit) Graduate Student Assembly Peer Mediators Beta Alpha Psi (Accounting) Requests for funding must be in writing on the Senior Week Committee appropriate form and contain all of the information Beta Gamma Sigma (National Business) POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR Tour Guides required . Chi Sigma Iota (Counseling) STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS Lambda Pi Eta (Communication) Arts Advisors Some additional documentation (such as contracts, invoices, and other materials) may be required for Omnicron Delta Epsilon (Economics) Dance Ensemble Student organizations are required to have an submission prior to the approval of a funding request Omnicron Delta Kappa (Student Leadership) Glee Club advisor who is a regular, full-time member of the or the distribution of those funds . Contracts, invoices,

National Residence Hall Honorary (NRHH) Jazz Ensemble faculty, administration, or staff of Fairfield University . or other statements must be submitted 15 academic Organizations Clubs and National Society of Collegiate Scholars Orchestra Advisors are required to maintain close contact with days before the event for payment to be received student organizations . This contact will ensure Phi Alpha Theta (History) ReMixx (Hip Hop Dance Team) on time . Upon completion of the event, all receipts that each club receives proper advisement with and any remaining funds must be submitted with a (National Arts & Sciences) The Sounds Clubs and Organizations 102 Clubs and Organizations Clubs and Organizations 103

completed evaluation form . Receipts and evaluations commercial e-mail providers are prohibited without Event Registration Programming Assistance are due five (5) academic days after an event . Funds the explicit permission of the Office of Student Officers of student organizations planning an All student organizations are encouraged to seek cannot be drawn for the next event until outstanding Involvement . Student organizations can request event must first complete and submit an “Event programming assistance from their advisors . In funds are reconciled . broadcast announcements or e-mail messages to Registration Form” for review and approval by the addition, the Office of Student Involvement is available students and/or faculty and staff, in accordance with Additional information is available from the Office of Office of Conference & Event Management . This form to provide assistance to students when planning their University policy . Student Involvement . must include the proposed event and all relevant events . Student organizations are also encouraged Student organizations can request a presence on information regarding the event . This form will also be to seek support and assistance from each other, the University website and space on University web Contracts used to reserve a room or facility for the event . Event including the possibility of co-sponsoring events . servers . Such websites must be managed through registration forms should be submitted approximately See the Contracts policy in the general “Policies and the Office of Student Involvement, with assistance six (6) weeks before the proposed event, and no Printing and/or Graphic Design Procedures” section of this Handbook . from the Office of Public Relations and Web registration forms will be received for proposed Student organizations can make a maximum of Communications . Organizations may not have a web events occurring within two (2) weeks of the form’s 25 copies per week on standard-size, white paper Co-Sponsorship Policy presence on any other private or commercial web submission . The organization’s advisor must sign all at no charge in the Office of Student Involvement . servers without the explicit permission of the Office of registrations for events, but not for meetings or other Organizations must supply their own colored paper Co-sponsorship of student programs or events by Student Involvement . smaller activities . Events that are open to the public or for a maximum of 25 copies as well . For all other individuals or groups not affiliated with the University, invited guests must adhere to the guidelines outlined copying or other printing/design needs, student whether in the form of financial sponsorship, in the Public Attendance section . organizations can use the University’s Design & Digital or support and assistance in the planning and Event Procedures Printing Services department . The Office of Student promulgation of a University-sponsored event, may Alcohol Event Supervision Involvement must first approve all publicity materials be permitted, subject to limitations, including but All members of each student organization should before they can be sent to Design & Digital Printing . not limited to, the following: Fairfield University has a beer and wine permit which allows these beverages to be sold in The Levee . For supervise and support their own events . There must All materials will be delivered to the Office of Student a . The “locus of control” for an event must remain all events where alcohol will be either sold or served, be at least one student contact person for each event Involvement . Duplicating requests generally take a at all times with the student organization and student organizations must request approval through who is the overall student in charge of the event . couple of days, while design and custom printing will its advisor, in cooperation with the Office of the Office of Student Involvement . Depending on This student must be present at the event from the take longer . (Design and custom printing requests Student Involvement . It is the dual responsibility the nature of the event, a temporary permit may be beginning of set-up to the end of the breakdown . will require a meeting and proofing process with the of both the organization and the advisor to be required from the State of Connecticut . At all events Regardless of age, at no time may the student contact Student Affairs Communications Account Manager .) advised about, and maintain control of, all media, outside The Levee where alcohol is present, Public person consume any alcoholic beverages during communications, and promotions of an event Public Attendance Safety must have a presence . The authorization the event . Advisors are welcome and encouraged to and ensure compliance with all policies governing to have alcohol at any student event is at the sole attend all events, but are not required to do so . An event not limited to the Fairfield University student organizations and events . discretion of the Office of Student Involvement . Under community constitutes an event open to the general Maintenance and Custodial Services b . A co-sponsorship relationship that contravenes no circumstances can student organizations sponsor public and is subject to special limitations . The law or University policy is prohibited . Advisors events on campus or off campus that include an “open Student organizations are responsible for all costs Office of Student Involvement must authorize public and organizations are given first responsibility bar” or unlimited consumption of alcohol . associated with room or facility set-ups, custodial attendance at student events . (See also the Publicity for questioning the propriety of a co-sponsor’s services, or other forms of maintenance for their policy .) Student organization-sponsored events that presence in, or actions regarding, an event . The Dining Services events . All requests for these services will be may include more than 100 students and/or registered Office of Student Involvement is charged with Student organizations are expected to use Fairfield handled through the Office of Conference & Event guests are subject to the following guidelines: the final determination of such co-sponsorship Management, working with the Office of Facilities University’s Dining Services, managed by Sodexo, Inc ., • Two registered guests per full-time Fairfield relationship and may cancel events where the Management . Maintenance and/or custodial costs or one of the approved StagCard vendors pending University host student . The guests must be relationship is in violation of policy . are not insignificant in that they include materials approval by the Office of Student Involvement, for registered by the host student and have legal photo as well as labor . Therefore, all funding requests must any catering or other food/beverage needs . The identification . Eligibility Catering Office publishes a catering guide and menu include appropriate allocations for these costs . • Clubs/organizations may provide a guest list of specifically for student organizations . Officers and leaders of student clubs and organizations Off-Campus Events non-Fairfield University students . This list may must be in “good standing” (e .g ., not under a not exceed 100 individuals, including outside Event Evaluation and Assessment Student organizations are required to follow the probationary status) as defined by the University’s performers, and must be submitted to the Office same registration guidelines for events at off-campus academic policies and student conduct code . After all events, student organizations must complete of Student Involvement 12 hours in advance and submit an evaluation of the event . This evaluation facilities or locations as they would for on-campus of the event . Guests on the list must show two Organizations events . E-mail and Web Sites should highlight the key strengths and weaknesses of forms of identification; one must be valid college Clubs and the event, as well as total costs, attendance, and impact identification . The sponsoring club/organization Student organizations can request an organization- of the event . Evaluations should be submitted within is responsible for the behavior of all individuals specific e-mail account through the Office of Student five (5) academic days of the event’s completion . Clubs and Involvement . Other accounts through private or Organizations 104 Clubs and Organizations Clubs and Organizations 105

on the list . Guests remaining on campus beyond organizations can also reserve a table or other Fraternities, Sororities, or raise funds on campus to determine if the funds the duration of the event must be registered in demonstration space . To reserve a room or space, the Ritualized Organizations are being used for the purpose for which they were accordance with the student Guest Policy . Special organization or department must be registered and raised . The University does not recognize or permit fraternities exceptions may be granted with the approval of the recognized by the University . or sororities, or any other secret or ritualized societies, 5 . The publicity for the activity must include the Director of Student Involvement . following information: Sound, Lighting, and Media Equipment clubs, or organizations . • All University students attending the event must a . Name of the sponsoring organization carry a University-issued StagCard to gain entry . The Office of Conference & Event Management b Name. of the individual or organization has basic sound equipment available for use by Fundraising Procedures • Public Safety coordination is required for club- benefiting from the activity sponsored dances and social events when more student clubs and organizations . For additional All fundraising initiatives or events for student c . Intended use of funds collected at the activity than 100 participants are expected . Events sound, lighting, or media needs, equipment can be organizations must be registered with and approved expecting 200 attendees require at least four Public contracted through the Media Center . The cost of in advance by the Office of Conference & Event 6 . Fundraising in the student residences requires the Safety officers . Events publicized off campus to such equipment is the responsibility of the sponsoring Management . additional approval of the Office of Residence Life the general public, anticipated to attract more student organization . For events in the Quick Center and is subject to limitations as set forth by that Fundraising activities may only benefit a student than 200 attendees, may require the use of metal for the Arts, the event staff will assist with sound, office . organization and not an individual’s personal gain . detectors, the hiring of additional security, and/ lighting, or other set-up requests . 7 . All proceeds must be deposited into the student Personal gain is defined as the sale of goods or or other safety measures as deemed necessary by organization’s account, administered through the services or the sponsorship of any fundraising activity Public Safety . Tickets and Money Storage Office of Student Development . on University property by any individual or group If tickets are being used for an event, the storage • Doors to events close two (2) hours after the that is intended to improve the personal financial 8 . The student or students running the fundraiser are of all tickets and money must be coordinated with designated start time, no later than midnight . status of any person or group of persons involved in not eligible to win any prize associated with that the Office of Student Involvement . The Office of Guests on the guest list must be on campus prior the sponsorship of the activity . Fundamental to this fundraiser . Conference & Event Management can provide to 11 p .m . to be granted access to the event . definition is the premise that funds raised by student cash boxes, but availability cannot be guaranteed . • A club advisor must be present for club events that organizations are to be used to expand or enhance the For larger events, tickets can be ordered from a Misconduct and Disciplinary occur late at night, involve more than 100 guests, or activities of those organizations and not to financially processing company . For smaller events, tickets may Actions take place off campus . subsidize an individual’s personal interests or needs . be made in-house . All tickets must be numbered Student organizations must comply with any and • Publicity for all events should welcome and for attendance, financial records, and expense Permission for all fundraising activities is extended all relevant University policies and procedures . For encourage attendance by those with disabilities . reconciliation . only to University-recognized student organizations actions in violation of these policies and procedures, Such publicity should also direct individuals in and is subject to the following regulations: individual club officers or members are subject to the need of accommodations to the Office of Disability Transportation student conduct process, and the organization may 1 . Fundraising is defined as the sale of products, Support Services . be subject to disciplinary action, including but not All bus or van needs must be reserved through the solicitation of money or contributions, the limited to the following: Public Safety the transportation coordinator in the Office of collection of dues or donations, the charge of Conference & Event Management . There are multiple Public Safety is not required at all events sponsored admission, or any other means of collecting Probation types of bus and van options available, including by student organizations . However, Public Safety’s revenue . University-owned vehicles, as well as contracted Probation results in limits being placed on an presence and/or assistance for events is required 2 . The Office of Conference & Event Management services through a local transportation company . organization’s activities for a period of time . Such where the expected attendance exceeds 100 people must approve all fundraising activities at least Costs for transportation are based on type of vehicle, limits may be financial or restrict the type of event or or alcohol will be served . Student organizations are two (2) weeks in advance . Permission shall duration of trip, and miles traveled . University- use of University resources . responsible for requesting officers directly from the not be granted for products and services that owned vehicles are used by a number of offices and Department of Public Safety, and the cost of officer conflict with the institutional values of Fairfield departments on campus; therefore, they might not Suspension of Recognition details must be paid by the sponsoring student University, or with the theological tenants upon always be available . In those cases, transportation organization . If Public Safety is unable to cover the which it is founded . This is an interruption in the recognition of the will be contracted outside of the University . organization by the University for a period of time detail, the Fairfield Police Department or other 3 . Pre-established fees for facility use, equipment of not less than one traditional semester . Under approved security company will be contracted . For Fairfield University also provides the Connect by Hertz rental, and other direct costs must be paid in suspension, the organization must cease all activities, major events, the services of the Fairfield Police program, which offers qualified drivers ages 18 years advance . Department and Fairfield Fire Department may be and over vehicles to rent at a including the recruitment of new members . 4 . Funds raised must benefit a recognized student required as well . low rate . Students can enroll in the program by going organization or a bona fide charitable organization . to www.connectbyhertz.com and selecting Fairfield Termination of Recognition No funds may be used for personal gain as Room or Space Reservations University from the drop-down menu . Termination permanently restricts the student Organizations previously defined in this section . The University Clubs and organization from all activities and functions at the Event registration forms are used to reserve rooms reserves the right to review financial records of University . The organization can never reconstitute or facilities for meetings as well as events . Student student organizations that have been allowed to itself in the future . Clubs and Organizations 106 Clubs and Organizations Clubs and Organizations 107

New Student Organizations 4 Voting. membership and officers limited to Students organizations may use the supplies by the Mailboxes currently enrolled students Info Desk for large banners or posters, and the Office Students who wish to form a new club or organization Student organizations may stuff the mailboxes of of Conference & Event Management has available a are encouraged and welcome to do so, in accordance 5 . Specific definition of voting members only those members in their organization . To enter printer that enlarges flyers to poster size . with the following criteria and procedures . The Office 6 . Procedure for amendment of the constitution the mailroom, the student organization must first of Student Involvement will consult and provide a 7 . Reference to bylaws or other relevant documents Locations have different publicity regulations . obtain a permission slip from the Office of Student packet of informational materials to students, upon that will govern the group’s activities or Involvement . The student organization is responsible request . functioning Residence Halls and Apartment for the actual stuffing of the mailboxes when in the Complexes mailroom . This option is only available between the Open Membership Advisor All flyers in residence halls should be hung on hours of 10 a m. . and 3 p .m ., Monday through Friday . In keeping with the University’s mission statement, Groups must select an advisor among the University’s designated bulletin boards . Two flyers may also be Off Campus membership in a student organization must be faculty, administration, or staff, who must agree given to each RA for distribution, and can be dropped non-discriminatory and cannot discriminate on to serve as the group’s advisor upon elevation to off in the Office of Residence Life . At no time should Student organizations or arranged performers, artists, the basis of race, color, age, creed, gender, national student organization status . flyers be placed on the doors to student rooms, fire or speakers may not advertise or promote events off origin, or sexual orientation . Organizations may limit doors, or glass areas in the residence halls . The Office campus without written consent from the Office of membership to undergraduate, graduate, or part- Compliance with University Policy of Residence Life must first approve all postings that Conference & Event Management . time students, or on the basis of class year, residency Groups must agree to comply at all times with any are intended to be placed in any residence hall spaces . status, special talents or merits required, or limited and all relevant University policies, procedures, Recognized Student Organizations resources . Such groups must state the rationale for rules, regulations, and guidelines . Since the views Townhouses their limitations and receive the approval of the Office Student organizations will be considered recognized are not necessarily reflective of the University, all All flyers should be hung on designated bulletin boards of Student Involvement . and eligible to receive all the benefits and privileges organizations are expected to include in publications in the two laundry rooms in the townhouse area . At no afforded to student organizations upon completion of issued (newsletters, brochures, pamphlets, and time should flyers be placed on the townhouse doors . Organization Size all required steps to initiate a new organization and/ the like), except for those specifically approved, a or the annual registration renewal process for existing A group wishing to form a new student organization disclaimer . For example, an appropriate disclaimer Academic and Administrative Buildings must have a minimum of 10 currently enrolled student organizations . would read: “The views expressed in this publication Flyers in all academic buildings should only be hung members in order to be considered for student do not necessarily reflect those of the administration, on designated bulletin boards . At no time should flyers Clubs or organizations that are unrecognized are organization status and indicate who among those are faculty, or student body of Fairfield University unless be hung in any area which obstructs the view or could ineligible to receive any benefits or privileges . willing to serve as officers for the organization . In order otherwise stated ”. be a risk in the case of an emergency . These include to preserve opportunities for undergraduate students glass areas, fire doors, and stairwells . Additionally, to gain leadership experience, other individuals within Review and Approval Process Religious or Spiritual Activities/ posting inside of classrooms is prohibited . Large the University community may participate in a group’s Organizations Once a group of interested students has submitted posters may be hung with the approval of the Office of activities or programs, but may not be members or the required information, the Office of Student Conference & Event Management . Student activities or organizations of a religious or otherwise attempt to direct, lead, or inappropriately Involvement will review the information and work spiritual nature must be coordinated through the influence the group’s activities . with the group, if necessary, to edit or correct any Barone Campus Center Office of Campus Ministry, which strives to serve and work with students of all faiths and traditions . information . The group’s request (if an undergraduate Flyers in the campus center may be hung on Non-Duplicative Organizations will not receive recognition or funding group) will be forwarded to FUSA or COSO for a designated bulletin boards . Large posters may be A group may not duplicate the purpose and/or without prior coordination with Campus Ministry . recommendation . That recommendation will come hung in the main dining hall and the first floor lounge . activities of an existing student organization . back to the Office of Student Involvement for final These spaces must be reserved on a first-come, first- review and a decision . Upon approval, the group is Constitution served basis through the Office of Conference & Event Responsibilities and Privileges elevated to student organization status and recognized Management . Table tents, postcards, or placards on In order to provide for basic democratic principles for that particular academic year or semester until individual tables in the Stag diner, Einstein Bros Bagels, Responsibilities the next required re-registration date for student and ensure the integrity of the organization, a group or the Levee are prohibited without the approval of Student organizations are expected to comply with all organizations . must demonstrate that it has developed a sound the Office of Conference & Event Management . Table policies and procedures set forth by the University . In constitution as shown by inclusion of the following: tents, postcards, and place cards cannot be placed addition, student organizations are expected to fulfill on tables in the Main Dining Room . No posters or 1 Purpose. clearly articulated and accurately Publicity Policy the following responsibilities: flyers are to be hung on any painted surface, doors, descriptive of the group’s function In accordance with University policy, all publicity for 1 . Submit the names and contact information for all or windows . Posting is also prohibited on cement 2 . Free election of officers student organizations must be approved in advance club officers and advisor(s) Organizations pillars in the lower lounge of the Barone Campus Clubs and by the Office of Student Involvement . Therefore, all 3 .Clearly articulated procedures for removal of Center . Organizations seeking an exception to any of 2 . Submit the active club membership list for the publicity materials should be reviewed by that office officers these policies must receive approval from the Office of current academic semester or year (membership prior to mass reproduction, distribution, or display . Conference & Event Management . must be greater than 10 students) Clubs and Organizations 108 Clubs and Organizations Clubs and Organizations 109

3 . Submit a schedule of meetings and events for the Speaker Policy let such individuals know who in Disability Support hotels engaged in carrying out the purpose for current academic semester or year which tickets or coupons have been issued, nor any Fairfield University is committed to providing an Services they can contact prior to the event in order illness, disease or infirmity or injury, death, damage, 4 . Attend all scheduled leadership training programs academic environment that encourages students to obtain information and assistance . or inconvenience sustained by any person for any or meetings to seek truth, develop critical thinking, and make • Presentations that are illegal (e.g., libelous, reason whatsoever . Nor does Fairfield University 5 . Maintain a current club constitution and/or bylaws responsible decisions that influence their lives and defamatory, obscene, pornographic), which violate assume any financial liability or responsibility for any that clearly outline the framework and governance the greater community in which they live . Therefore, the University’s policies on harassment and equal phase of the event . It is expressly understood that of the organization student organizations are encouraged to sponsor protection, including its policies on hate speech- the University will not be responsible for any monies lectures and speakers, including individuals from based race, gender, ethnicity, national orientation, 6 . Meet all club financial obligations paid in regard to said event . In addition, there should outside the University community . Co-sponsorship or sexual orientation, which violate the law, disrupt 7 .Have representation at all activities fairs or be no alcohol consumed or present in any vehicle at of events is another means of contributing to the classes, limit access to University facilities and other University functions (e .g ., Open House) as any time . realization of these goals . Co-sponsorship of student services, and/or which pose a threat to the physical requested programs or events by individuals or groups not safety of members of the University community Privileges affiliated with the University whether in the form of are strictly prohibited . financial sponsorship, or support and assistance in the • Presentations that violate applicable fire, health The University seeks to support student organizations planning and promulgation of a University-sponsored or safety codes, or otherwise interfere with the and foster an environment where student event, may be permitted, subject to limitations, regular and orderly operations of the University are organizations are an integral part of student life . To including but not limited to, the following: prohibited . that end, student organizations enjoy the following privileges: • The “locus of control” for an event must remain • All other policies governing student events, at all times with the student organizations and such as event registration and publicity, apply . 1 .Have the support of the Office of Student its advisor, in cooperation with the Office of Furthermore, student sponsorship of speakers Involvement and other University offices and Student Involvement It is the dual responsibility or other individuals does not imply approval or departments of both the organization and the advisor to endorsement of the views expressed, either by the 2 . Use of the University’s name in association with the be advised about, and maintain control of all sponsoring group or the University . name of the student organization, provided use of media, communications, and promotions of an the University’s name is in accordance with stated event and ensure compliance with all policies Travel Policy policies about the name, logo, and trademarks governing student organizations and events . A Events that require travel to off-campus locations 3 . Solicitation of membership on campus under the co-sponsorship relationship that contravenes law must be registered like any other event . The student club’s name or University policy is prohibited . organization must supply a list of all students 4 .Listing of the student organization in official • The procedures generally required before students attending the event no later than 24 hours prior to publications of Fairfield University and the may invite a speaker or individual to appear departure to the Office of Student Involvement and University website on campus are designed only to ensure orderly the Department of Public Safety . For a larger event or a 5 . Ability to publicize on campus scheduling of facilities, adequate preparation for trip of significant duration, supervision by University the event, and to conduct the event in a manner 6 Co-sponsorship. of activities with other personnel is required . If a University-owned or leased appropriate to an academic community . In the organizations or University offices and vehicle is being used, the van driver must be registered rare occurrence where a speaker or individual may departments and authorized by the University to drive the vehicle . be so controversial in nature as to create a public Further, detailed information about the University’s 7 . Conduct fundraising activities on campus safety concern, the University reserves the right to Travel Policy and necessary forms are available at the 8 . Use of the University’s interoffice mail functions reschedule, relocate, or cancel the event . Office of Conference & Event Management, located in 9 . Use of the University’s electronic mail system and • The University does not require that student the Barone Campus Center . functions organizations or events provide alternate Fairfield University and all representative associates viewpoints to those that are expressed in a single 10 .Maintaining a website on University servers assume no responsibility or liability in connection event or program . An event that is sponsored by 11 Participation. in leadership recognition events, with the service of any aircraft, train, bus, vessel, or the University, one of its units, or by a University conferences, and activities any other conveyance which is used, either wholly or organization that is, or appears to be, in name or in part, in the transporting of passengers . 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of confidentiality from the Office of Student Clubs and • Appropriate notice and accommodations must be delay, or irregularity which may be occasioned by Involvement with respect to the maintenance and made for those with disabilities or in need of an reason of defect of any vehicle, or, through neglect disclosure of personally identifiable information accommodation . Notification should be given to or default of any company or person including contained in active club member rosters . Clubs and Organizations 110 Notes Notes 111 112 Notes A thletic Center (203) 254-4000 www.fairfield.edu #51 McInnes Road Kostka Hall Kostka Claver Hall #47 Mahan Road Fairfield, CT 06824 Fairfield,

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