2017 – 2018 Student Handbook
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LaGrange College 2017 – 2018 Student Handbook LaGrange College Student Handbook 2017-2018 1 LaGrange College 2017 – 2018 Student Handbook Table of Contents Overview ....................................................................................................................................................... 4 Mission.......................................................................................................................................................... 5 Alma Mater ................................................................................................................................................... 5 Fight Song ..................................................................................................................................................... 5 Campus Contact Information ....................................................................................................................... 6 Campus Hours............................................................................................................................................... 8 Student Leadership Team .......................................................................................................................... 11 College Policies & Statements ................................................................................................................... 12 The Honor Code .......................................................................................................................................... 12 Social Code.................................................................................................................................................. 20 Student Records ......................................................................................................................................... 29 Student Grievance Procedures .................................................................................................................. 31 College Statement & Information on Alcohol and Drugs ......................................................................... 33 Administrative Withdrawal ....................................................................................................................... 38 Sexual Harassment / Sexual Violence Policy ............................................................................................. 40 Policy on Interacting with Minors.............................................................................................................. 52 Organizational Misconduct Policy ............................................................................................................. 54 Illness Policy ............................................................................................................................................... 55 Non-Solicitation Policy ............................................................................................................................... 55 Children of Students Policy ........................................................................................................................ 56 Statement on Equality of Access ............................................................................................................... 57 Statement on Non-Discrimination ............................................................................................................. 57 Statement on Racial Harassment .............................................................................................................. 57 Hazing Policy ............................................................................................................................................... 57 Missing Student Policy ............................................................................................................................... 58 Temperature Policy .................................................................................................................................... 59 Assembly, Expression, and Political Activity Policy .................................................................................. 59 Posters, Signs, and Exhibits Policy ............................................................................................................. 60 Crafts/Gifts Painting Policy ........................................................................................................................ 61 2 LaGrange College 2017 – 2018 Student Handbook Voting Policy ............................................................................................................................................... 61 Vaccination Policy ...................................................................................................................................... 61 Communicable Disease Policy ................................................................................................................... 62 Parking Policies ........................................................................................................................................... 62 Technology-Related Policies ...................................................................................................................... 64 Responsible Use of Technology .................................................................................................... 64 Notice Regarding Audio/Video Recording ................................................................................... 65 Email .............................................................................................................................................. 65 Statement on DropGuard ........................................................................................................................... 65 Panther Academic Center for Excellence (PACE)....................................................................................... 65 Statement on Cultural Enrichment Requirements .................................................................................... 66 Statement on Academic Internship Liability Insurance ............................................................................ 66 Statement on Institutional Assessment .................................................................................................... 66 Statement on Grade Collection/Waivers .................................................................................................. 67 Statement on Food Service ........................................................................................................................ 67 Campus Safety ............................................................................................................................................ 68 Security Services ............................................................................................................................ 69 Security Operations ....................................................................................................................... 69 Reporting Emergencies of Crimes on Campus ............................................................................. 69 On-Campus Crime Statistics .......................................................................................................... 69 Residential Education & Housing Policies ................................................................................................. 75 Reporting Maintenance Concerns ............................................................................................................. 93 Cable Services for College Housing ............................................................................................................ 94 Statement on Greek Organizations ........................................................................................................... 96 3 LaGrange College 2017 – 2018 Student Handbook HANDBOOK OVERVIEW The LaGrange College Student Handbook is intended to be a quick reference guide for students seeking more information about College policies and procedures pertaining to out-of-class activities. Please note that the policies contained in this Handbook are subject to change at the College’s discretion without direct notice. Additionally, although the on-line version of this Handbook may be updated throughout the academic year, no warranty is made that it contains the most updated policies at any given time. Students are encouraged to seek clarification from the appropriate administrator for guidance on questions pertaining to College policies. Even though every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information contained in this document, the College nor any of its representatives can be held liable for any inaccuracies or omissions. This Handbook remains in effect until the next edition of the Handbook is issued. 4 LaGrange College 2017 – 2018 Student Handbook COLLEGE MISSION LaGrange College challenges the minds and inspires the souls of its students. Founded in 1831 and committed to its relationship with the United Methodist Church and its Wesleyan and liberal arts traditions, the college supports students in their search for truth. An ethical and caring community valuing civility, diversity, service and excellence, LaGrange College prepares students to become successful, responsible citizens who aspire to lives of integrity and moral