Student Handbook, 2016-17
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MALONE UNIVERSITY STUDENT HANDBOOK 2016-17 2 MALONE UNIVERSITY STUDENT HANDBOOK 2016-17 This Student Handbook is an official publication of the Office of Student Development. The policies of Malone University are under continual examination and revision. This Student Handbook presents the policies in effect at the time of publication and in no way guarantees that the policies will not change. For the most up-to-date policies and information, please check the link at www.malone.edu/studenthandbook. The University reserves the right to modify the requirements for admission and graduation, to amend any regulation affecting the student body, and to dismiss from the University any student if it is deemed by the University to be in its best interest or in the best interest of the student to do so. Malone University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran status, marital status or other characteristic protected by law, in its educational programs and activities, admissions, or employment, as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabili- ties Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable laws and University policies. Inquiries concerning the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Rehabilitation Act, Inquiries concerning Title IX and related issues of sex discrimination and related issues may be directed to: may be directed to: Anna Meadows Mike Fairless, Title IX Coordinator or Director, Student Accessibility Services Chris Abrams, Deputy Title IX Coordinator 2600 Cleveland Avenue NW 2600 Cleveland Avenue NW Canton, OH 44709 Canton, OH 44709 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Other inquiries: Office for Civil Rights United States Department of Education 1-800-421-3481 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS GETTING STARTED / 6 ACADEMIC LIFE / 14 Planning your arrival: forms to Understanding what’s expected of you— complete online, and things to and all that’s available to you during your pack (or not). academic experience at Malone. MALONE HISTORY / 9 ARTS / 20 A brief overview of Malone’s A vibrant arts scene is an integral part founding and heritage. of the Malone experience. GEN 100: The College Experience, EXPLORATION / 23 ORIENTATION / 11 Experiential opportunities beyond Everything you need to know the classroom about the course every new student takes and Malone’s exciting New Student Orientation 4 COMMUNITY LIVING / 26 FOR WANDERERS / 62 Malone is home for a diverse Things to do and places to go population—here’s how to be an around Canton. active part of it. Appendix A / 64 HEALTH, WELLNESS Campus and Malone-Related EDUCATION, SAFETY / 36 Sexual Misconduct Policy Multiple resources are in place, including campus policies, to help students be Appendix B / 68 responsible and self-aware citizens. Substance Use and Abuse Policy for Employees and Students Appendix C / 76 ATHLETICS / 58 On-Campus Crime Statistics Discover your Pioneer Pride—from varsity teams to intramurals. Appendix D / 77 Social Media Policy 5 GETTING STARTED You are joining students from all over the world as you arrive at Malone, and this handbook will help you connect to the Malone community. On the Student Development web page, you will Here is how to get started: find a list of pre-arrival tasks as well as frequently 1. Go to the website www.malone.edu. asked questions about what to bring (or not). The 2. Click on MaloneXpress on the upper left side list is given at: www.malone.edu/student-life/ of the page. residence-life/. Take care of these things as soon as 3. Then, enter your personal login name and possible! Several forms may need to be completed password. Your Malone email address is your immediately or over the next few months. All of username AT malone.edu. them can be done through MaloneXpress, where you can also check important dates for classes and Example: John C. Doe’s username is jcdoe1. His business. If you find you have a question that can’t email address is [email protected]. be answered by consulting the website, please feel free to send an email to your admissions counselor MaloneXpress will allow you to see real time or contact the Office of Student Development. updates of your admission status, items you still need to send to Malone, your financial aid package, Your Malone University Email Account and your class schedule. Please note that this log You’ll want to get this set up as soon as possible, in and password are specific to you. It is vital as it is our primary source of communication. that you save these so you will be able to access MaloneXpress in the future. 6 MOVING IN Be sure to check the Malone website for specifics and FAQ’s: www.malone.edu/ student-life/residence-life/, but here are a few suggestions! What’S Provided Towels & washcloths Can opener WHAT not TO BRING Posters/pictures and poster An extra-long twin bed (36” Bible Electrical appliances with mount that can be affixed x 80”) mattresses are extra- Desk supplies (stapler, planner, exposed heating elements to the wall without nails long, 80-inch, twin paper, pens, pencils, scissors, Microwave oven (command hooks) Closet/chest of drawers calculator, post-it notes) Toaster/toaster oven Television, DVD player, stereo, Desk and chair Back pack or book bag Oil corn popper CD’s, DVD’s Desk light Personal bathroom supplies Hot plates, grill (including Headphones Face mirror (full-length (soap, shampoo, towel, flip George Foreman grills) Tissues, paper towels mirrors are in hallways.) flops) and basket to carry them Space heater Medical bag (prescriptions, Camera Candles, candle warmers, oil Calendar/Planner All university furniture is required Tylenol, Pepto Bismol, cough lamps, incense or any devices Extra set of car keys to stay in the room at all times (this syrup, band-aids) that use open flames Floor mat (although it cannot includes single rooms). Wastebaskets and trash bags Air conditioner Cleaning supplies be kept in the hallway) Halogen lamp Umbrella or rain coat WHAT TO BRING Laundry supplies (detergent, Pets (except fish in a tank no dryer sheets, laundry basket) Couch, chair, futon larger than 20 gallons) Pillows (washers and dryers are free!) Board games or playing cards Fireworks of any kind Blanket/comforter Small tool kit Weapons Twin sheets to fit extra-long OTHER THINGS you Small sewing kit 2-prong extension cords mattress (36x 80-inches long) MIGHT want to bring Small refrigerator (no more Additional desks or beds Alarm Clock than 3.6 cubic feet) Computer and printer Power strips (multiple outlet Memo board (dry erase board) with surge protectors.) Fan Small Vacuum 3 prong extension cord Sports equipment Hangers Snacks, plate, bowl, mugs, cups, flatware, silverware 7 CAMPUS STORE Your address at Malone for all mail and packages is The Campus Bookstore offers a wide range of Student Name products and services to ease your transition into (Your Box #) Malone University the residence halls at the start of the year. The 2600 Cleveland Ave. Bookstore is located on the ground level of the Canton, OH 44709 Brehme Centennial Center. Students have access to their mailboxes from 8 a.m. COMPUTERS to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 12 noon Windows and Apple are supported on campus to 8 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Mail business in various buildings. Find out more at www. window hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on malone.edu/offices-and-services/information- Monday through Friday. technology/ or email [email protected] for recommended systems and configurations. The mail window is typically closed on Saturdays Residence halls have wireless capability. and Sundays. The Campus Mail Center will open on the first day of classes. Please do not send MAILROOM SERVICES packages before August 25 or before the first week Every residential student is assigned a mailbox in January for those arriving January. When your number and key, which you may obtain during package arrives, you will receive a slip in your Orientation. Commuter mailboxes are also mailbox. Please bring the slip and your ID to the available upon request. The Campus Mail Center window for pickup. Be sure to properly close and is located on the ground level of the Brehme lock your mailbox to avoid theft. Centennial Center and it processes all mail functions for the University. Postage and other mailing supplies are available at the Mail Center. BIKES & CARS Parking on campus is free and conveniently located. All you need to do is register any car online with the Safety Office. Many businesses and restaurants in town are within walking distance. SARTA bus line is located at the main entrance of campus. Ride sharing and carpooling can also be resources. If you bring a bicycle to campus to help you get around, you should bring a bike lock to attach it to racks around campus. 8 MALONE HISTORY In 1892, a young Friends couple named Walter and Emma Malone began a college in a rented home in Cleveland that would eventually become known as Malone University. Inspired by young people in their community who “had the call of the Lord in their hearts,” the Malones’ vision was “to open a small school in which the Bible could be taught every day and supervision given in practical Christian work, such as visiting the sick, calling in homes and personal evangelism.” The college initially attracted students from the surrounding area, but enrollment steadily increased. In 1957, with more young men and women arriving from neighboring states, the college relocated to Canton, and it was renamed Malone College in honor of its founders.