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The Pilot CALENDAR PLANNER 2008 - 2010 ALABAMA STATE UNIVERSITY Montgomery, Alabama Student Handbook TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Foreword . 5 2. Welcome . 6 3. People to Know . 7 Academic Calendar . 17 Brief History of ASU . 23 4. STUDENT LIFE . 25 The Division of Student Affairs . 26 Career Services. 26 University Counseling Center . 26 Learning Disabilities Services . 27 University Health Services Center . 28 Housing and Residential Life . 28 Minority and International Student Affairs . 29 John G. Garrick Hardy University Center and Student Activities . 29 Student Media . 30 Student Media Board . 30 The Hornet Tribune. 31 Hornet 32 Requirements for The Hornet Tribune and Hornet. 32 Traditions, Customs and Practices . 33 College Orientation . 34 University Fall Convocation . 34 Miss Alabama State University Court Coronation . 35 Homecoming . 35 Founders’ Day . 35 Parents Day . 35 Honors Day . 35 Commencement. 35 Hornet Pride . 36 Prohibited Practices. 36 Student Organizations . 36 Faculty and Staff Involvement in Student Organizations . 37 Requirements for Membership in a Student Organization . 38 Organizational Chartering . 38 Annual Registration for Student Organizations . 39 Responsibilities and Prohibited Practices for Student Organizations . 39 Student Government Association (SGA) . 40 Miss Alabama State University. 41 The Golden Ambassadors. 42 The University Cheerleaders . 42 1 Effective May 2006 Guidelines for Greek Letter Organizations . 42 Requirements for Current/Active Members Chapters . 43 Requirements for Membership Intake . 43 Student Organizations – Current Listing . 44 Intramural Sports . 46 Intercollegiate Sports . 47 Guidelines for Student Safety and Security . 48 Illness . 48 Police and Security . 48 Student and Visitor Identification. 49 Motor Vehicle Operations . 50 Housing and Residential Life . 51 Resident Student Rights and Responsibilities . 51 Your Rights . 51 Your Responsibilities . 52 Housing Applications . 52 Residential Life Personnel . 53 Room Reservations . 53 Room Occupancy . 53 Room Consolidation Policy. 53 Keys to University Residence Halls . 54 Inspection and Searches . 54 Study Period and Quiet Hour . 54 Appliances . 55 Vacating Residence Halls. 55 Withdrawing From Residence Halls . 56 Food Service . 56 Sports Page . 57 Bookstore . 57 5. STUDENT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES . 58 Preamble . 59 Student Responsibilities . 59 Code of Conduct . 60 Article I — Introduction . 60 Article II — Zero Tolerance . 61 Alcohol Policy . 61 Alcohol Sanctions . 61 Article III — Prohibited Conduct . 62 Prohibited Offenses Against the University Community. 62 Prohibited Offenses Against Individuals . 64 Prohibited Offenses Against Property . 64 Other Prohibited Offenses . 64 Article IV — Judicial Authority . 65 University Hearing Officer . 65 2 Article V – Procedures and Student Rights Relating to The Adjudication of Student Misconduct . 66 Charges and Hearings . 66 Responsible Plea . 68 No Contest Plea. 69 Not Responsible Plea . 69 Article VI – Sanctions . 70 Article VII – Organization Misconduct . 72 Article VIII – Summary Suspension . 72 Article IX – Judicial Appeal Procedures . 73 Article X – Student Grievance Procedure . 73 6. THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT ACADEMICS . 75 Registration . 76 Accurate Address Information. 76 Student Load . 76 Classification of Student . 77 Examinations, Grades & Grade Points . 77 Grade Point Average. 78 Withdrawal from Course. 78 Withdrawal from University. 78 Honors Program . 79 Air Force ROTC . 79 Academic Rights and Responsibilities. 79 Academic Dishonesty . 80 Procedures in a Case of Academic Dishonesty . 81 Academic Sanctions . 81 Academic Appeals Procedure . 82 Student Expectations of Faculty and Staff Members . 83 7. POLICY STATEMENTS. 84 University Policy on Nondiscrimination . 85 Policy on Gender Equity. 85 Definitions of Terms . 86 Filing A Title IX Grievance . 87 University Policy on Access to and Release of Student Records . 88 Committee on Privacy of Student Records . 89 University Policy on Sexually Transmitted Diseases . 89 University Policy on Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) 90 University Policy Regarding Student Pregnancy . 90 University Policy on Sexual Assault and Rape . 91 Alabama State Criminal Laws . 91 University Policy on Sexual Harassment . 93 Sexual Harassment Defined . 93 Reporting Incidents of Sexual Harassment. 94 3 Investigating Reported Incidents of Sexual Harassment . 94 University Policy on Absence Excuses. 95 Drug-Free Campus and Workplace Policy . 95 Drug Awareness Program . 95 Sanctions Applicable to Students. 96 Policy Dissemination and Evaluation . 96 Alabama State University Code of Conduct . 98 Resolution: No Car Policy For Freshmen . 99 Resolution: In-Room Visitation . 100 8. FEDERAL AND STATE POLICIES. 101 Drug Policy . 102 Federal Legal Sanctions Concerning Drugs and Alcohol . 102 Controlled Dangerous Substances . 102 Summary of State of Alabama Drug Laws . 103 Health Risks Associated With the Use of Drugs and Alcohol . 103 What Are The Effects Of Alcohol and Drug Use? . 103 Alabama Law Prohibiting Hazing . 104 Alabama Clean Indoor Air Act . 105 Montgomery City Noise Abatement. 111 Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. 117 Public Law 101-336 – The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) . 117 9. DEFINITIONS . 118 10. NOTES . 151 4 FOREWORD The Division of Student Affairs is pleased to provide you with this newly revised student handbook — The Pilot. This publication contains a new format and updated information for you, the student, relative to the rules and regulations and the customs and traditions of the University as well as some tips on the “right” way to perform your duties and responsibilities so as to successfully complete your courses of study in four to five years. The Pilot is a return to the format that was successfully used during the restructuring of the University in the 1960s. This handbook contains information to assist you in understanding the expectations of this University and to prepare you for the world of work. It will also serve as a resource to guide you to successful completion of your college career. It is hoped that this handbook will be used to enhance your appreciation for the history of the University and improve your human relations skills in our global society. Acknowledgment is also made to the several handbooks that were used in the compilation of this work--the Student Rights and Responsibilities Handbook, 1981-82; The Pilot, 1971-72; the legislative statutes; Montgomery City Council ordinances; and documents from other institutions whose ideas are incorporated in this edition. As time passes, it is recognized that this handbook will be updated to meet the changing needs of the University and its student body. Members of the faculty, staff, administration and students are encouraged to make recommendations for these changes and improvements to the Office of Student Affairs, McGehee Hall, Room 108, by telephone at (334) 229-4241, or through the student affairs homepage (www.alasu.edu). The Pilot is the official handbook for students. It contains information that will help students make wise choices and satisfactorily complete their courses of study in a timely manner. This handbook has been developed through the cooperation of faculty, staff, students, committees of the Faculty Senate, the President’s Administrative Council and the Board of Trustees. We acknowledge the use of pertinent papers and other materials of professional organizations, state and federal governmental agencies and publications from other colleges and universities. At the time of this printing, every effort has been made to describe accurately the services, rules and regulations and pertinent public laws affecting students; however, the University does not assume any responsibility for editorial or printing errors. Alabama State University reserves the right to change the contents of this handbook subject to circumstances or changes in the rules and regulations within the University, changes in the policies of the Board of Trustees and changes in public law. A copy of this handbook is available to each registered student through the Office of Student Affairs, McGehee Hall, Room 108. Questions or comments about The Pilot should be directed to that office. This is not a contractual document. 5 Dear Student: On behalf of the faculty, staff, students and alumni of Alabama State University, it gives.