Student Handbook & Academic Calendar
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Fisk University Student Handbook & Academic Calendar 2019-2020 Property of: ________________________________________________________ Address: __________________________________________________________ Phone #: __________________________________________________________ In case of emergency, please notify: Name: __________________ Phone #: ______________________________ The information in this book was the best available at press time. Watch for additional information and changes. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form, without getting prior written permission of the publisher. ©2019. SDI Innovations. All Rights Reserved. 2880 U.S. Hwy. 231 S. • Lafayette, IN 47909 • 765.471.8883 http://www.schooldatebooks.com • [email protected] 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS Fisk University Mission Statement ..........................................12 Hearing Committee Procedures ..........................................41 The Office of Student Engagement ..........................................12 Possible Findings ................................................................42 Procedures for Appeal .........................................................42 Student Government Association .............................................12 Knowingly Making False Complaints ................................42 The Office of Career Planning and Development ....................13 Residence Life Policy and Code of Student Mission ................................................................................13 Conduct Manual 2019-2020 ................................................42 Purpose ................................................................................13 Student Housing and Living Learning Center Policies .......42 Recruiting Opportunities .....................................................13 Campus Residence Requirements .......................................43 ADA Compliance Statement ...............................................13 Cancellation of Living Learning Center Contract ...............43 Academic Excellence and Student Performance (AESP) ........13 Cohabitation and Overnight Guests in AESP Services .....................................................................13 Living Learning Centers .................................................43 Differently-Abled Services .................................................14 Computers ...........................................................................43 Leadership Enrichment and Academic Development Confiscation Policy .............................................................44 (LEAD) ...........................................................................14 Curfew .................................................................................44 Trio Student Support Services LEAD Program ..................14 Offensive Signs and Pictures ..............................................44 Office of Global Initiatives .................................................14 Opening and Closing of Residence Halls............................44 International Student Health Insurance Plan (ISHIP) ..............15 Personal Property ................................................................44 Pets ......................................................................................44 Fisk University Admission Scholarship Renewal Posting Notices....................................................................44 and Appeal Requirements ...................................................15 Quiet Hours .........................................................................45 Office of Student Accounts ......................................................16 Living Learning Center Association ...................................45 Tuition Refund Policy - Summer School ............................16 Living Learning Center Security .........................................45 Credit Balance/Student Refund Policy................................16 Room Decorations ...............................................................45 Office of Institutional Advancement ........................................16 Room/Hall Changes ............................................................45 Office of Financial Aid ............................................................17 Sanitation and Cleanliness ..................................................45 Return of Title IV Federal Financial Aid Vending Machines ...............................................................45 for Withdrawals ..............................................................17 Visitation .............................................................................46 Washer and Dryer Service ...................................................46 Fisk Departmental Scholarship Renewal and Appeal Requirements ...................................................17 University Parking ..............................................................46 Athletic Scholarships Renewal Damage, Destruction, or Obstruction of and Appeal Requirements ...............................................17 Community Property ......................................................46 Facilities/Equipment and Exit Doors ..................................46 Fisk University Mail Center .....................................................18 Fire Prevention and Emergency Evacuation .......................47 Helpful Links ......................................................................18 Fire Equipment Exit Signs and Fire Doors .........................47 Student Rights and Standards of Conduct Improper Behavior ..............................................................47 Fisk University 2019-2020 ..................................................18 Littering and Trash Disposal ...............................................47 Student Rights .....................................................................18 Lock-Out Policy ..................................................................47 Judicial Philosophy .............................................................19 Lost Key or Identification Card ..........................................47 Definition of Terms .............................................................19 Room Entry and Search in Residence Halls .......................47 Standards of Conduct ..........................................................20 Statement of Student Rights ................................................48 Honor Code .........................................................................20 Living Learning Center Judicial Board ...............................48 Code of Student Conduct ....................................................20 Mission Statement ...............................................................48 Weapons Policy ...................................................................22 Definitions ...........................................................................48 Drug and Alcohol Policy .....................................................24 Zero Tolerance Policy .........................................................49 Sexual Assault Policy ..........................................................26 Sanctioning Guidelines .......................................................55 Policy on Bias or Hate Crimes ............................................28 Summary of the Disciplinary Process .................................56 The Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr., Appeal Process ....................................................................57 Hate Crimes Prevention Act of 2009 ..............................30 Policy on Student Organizations .........................................57 Anti-Bullying Policy ...........................................................30 Policy Governing Fraternities and Sororities ......................60 Policy and Procedure on Mental Health Status ...................32 Policy on Organizational Plots on Campus .........................63 Structure of the Fisk University Judicial System ................33 Fisk University Parking Policy ...........................................64 Student Appeal Policy & Procedures ..................................37 Intellectual Property Policy .................................................66 Retention of Student Disciplinary Records .........................40 Fisk University Dress Code .....................................................66 Written Student Complaints Policy .....................................40 Guidelines for Professional Dress .......................................66 Formal Student Complaint Resolution Process...................40 Procedures for Cultural or Religious Head Coverings ........67 Filing Complaints ................................................................40 Procedure When Dress And/Or Appearance Notification of Respondent .................................................40 is Not Appropriate ..........................................................68 Mediation ............................................................................41 Administrative Resolution ..................................................41 Fisk University Alma Mater .....................................................68 Hearing Committee .............................................................41 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 FISK UNIVERSITY MISSION STATEMENT: Fisk University produces graduates from diverse backgrounds with the integrity and intellect required for substantive