Opportunities for Student Involvement and Influence at Ramapo College

TABLE OF CONTENTS PRESIDENT’S WELCOME ............................................................................. 5 INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................ 6 OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT ...................................................................... 7 Affirmative Action and Workplace Compliance ................................... 7 Non Discrimination Policy ....................................................................... 8 Ombuds Office ........................................................................................... 12 ACADEMIC AFFAIRS ....................................................................................... 13 Office of the Provost ................................................................................. 13 Angelica and Russ Berrie Center for Performing and Visual Arts ..... 14 Center for Innovative and Professional Learning ................................. 15 College Honors Program .......................................................................... 15 Information and Technology Services .................................................... 16 George T. Potter Library ........................................................................... 16 Media Services ............................................................................................. 17 Registrar ....................................................................................................... 17 Roukema Center for International Education ....................................... 18 ENROLLMENT MANAGEMENT & STUDENT AFFAIRS ............ 19 Admissions .................................................................................................. 19 Graduate and Adult Admissions .............................................................. 19 Athletics, Intramurals and Recreation ..................................................... 20 Cahill Career Development Center. ........................................................ 21 Center for Student Success (Advising/Testing) .................................... 22 Educational Opportunity Fund Program ............................................... 22 1 Financial Aid ............................................................................................... 23 Veterans Education Programs .................................................................. 23 Office of Marketing and Web Administration ...................................... 24 Residence Life ............................................................................................. 24 STUDENT AFFAIRS ............................................................................ 25 Opportunities for Student Involvement ................................................. 25 Student Leadership Awards ...................................................................... 27 Council for Faith & Spirituality ................................................................ 28 Center for Health and Counseling ........................................................... 28 Student Health Services ............................................................................. 29 Public Safety ................................................................................................ 29 Office of Student Conduct ....................................................................... 30 Specialized Services .................................................................................... 30 Center for Student Involvement .............................................................. 30 Clubs and Organizations .................................................................... 31 Fraternity and Sorority Life ............................................................... 32 Honor Societies ................................................................................... 32 ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE ................................................ 33 Bursar’s Office ............................................................................................ 33 Campus Store .............................................................................................. 33 Dining Services ........................................................................................... 34 Facilities ........................................................................................................ 35 Human Resources ...................................................................................... 35 INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT ................................................ 35 Communication and Public Relations ..................................................... 36 2 Events and Conferences ............................................................................ 37 Krame Center for Contemplative Studies & Mindful Living .............. 37 COLLEGE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES ..................................... 38 Academic Calendar ..................................................................................... 38 Academic Integrity ..................................................................................... 38 Academic Standing ..................................................................................... 45 Accommodations for Students with Disabilities ................................... 50 AIDS/HIV .................................................................................................. 50 Alcohol and Other Drug Policy ............................................................... 51 Animal Policy .............................................................................................. 62 Behavioral Intervention Team ................................................................. 62 Candle and Incense Policy ........................................................................ 64 Code of Conduct ........................................................................................ 65 Dissection of Plants and Animals ............................................................ 84 Entering Classes in Session ....................................................................... 84 Family Education Rights Act (FERPA) .................................................. 85 Fire Safety .................................................................................................... 86 Fire Safety Systems on Campus ............................................................... 86 General Event Photography and Video Policy ..................................... 87 Good Samaritan Policy .............................................................................. 88 Guest and Visitation Policy ...................................................................... 90 Hazing Policy .............................................................................................. 94 Identification Cards .................................................................................... 96 Immunization Requirements .................................................................... 97 Involuntary Leave of Absence ................................................................. 97 Medical Leave of Absence ........................................................................ 103 3 Missing Student Policy ............................................................................... 108 Official Communications .......................................................................... 109 Open Public Records Act ......................................................................... 109 Organization or Team Affiliated Event Policy ...................................... 109 Parental Notification Policy ...................................................................... 110 Posting Policy .............................................................................................. 110 Recycling Policy .......................................................................................... 113 Religious Observance ................................................................................ 113 Responsible Use of Electronic Communications ................................. 114 Rollerskates/Rollerblades/Skateboards .................................................. 115 NJ Sexual Assault Victim’s Bill of Rights ............................................... 115 Smoking Policy ........................................................................................... 117 Social Gathering Policy.............................................................................. 117 Student Appeals of an Academic Nature ............................................... 118 Student Complaints of a Non-Academic Nature .................................. 121 Student Dissent/Disruption of College Functions ............................... 122 Student Records .......................................................................................... 123 4 Dear Students: As President of Ramapo College of New Jersey, I welcome you to our campus, nestled at the edge of mountains and metropolis. I congratulate you on choosing an outstanding college where you will be challenged and encouraged to push yourself to achieve your academic and professional goals. Ramapo College's approximately 6,000 students come from more than 40 countries. We are larger than half the colleges in the country, yet small enough for our distinguished faculty and staff to know who you are and to provide you with individual attention

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