Central State University STUDENT HANDBOOK 2017-2018

CENTAL STATE UNIVERSITY STUDENT HANDBOOK

1 |Central State University

CENTAL STATE UNIVERSITY STUDENT HANDBOOK

Table of Contents INTRODUCTION ...... 8 CENTRAL STATE’S THREE TENETS ...... 8 ABOUT CENTRAL STATE UNIVERSITY ...... 9 MISSION ...... 10 COMMUNITY STANDARDS ...... 10 ABOUT CENTRAL STATE UNIVERSITY-DAYTON (CSU-DAYTON) ...... 11 GREETINGS FROM STUDENT AFFAIRS AND ENROLLMENT MANAGEMENT ...... 12 GENERAL STANDARDS OF CONDUCT, RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES ...... 13 Student Rights ...... 13 Student Responsibilities ...... 13 Decorum ...... 14 PRESIDENT’S CABINET ...... 15 UNIVERSITY DEANS ...... 15 PARTIAL LISTING OF UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENTS ...... 16 CENTRAL STATE TRADITIONS, CUSTOMS AND PRACTICES ...... 17 UNIVERSITY COLORS ...... 17 UNIVERSITY MASCOT ...... 18 APPROPRIATE ATTIRE and DRESS CODE POLICY ...... 18 UNIVERSITY POLICIES ...... 18 Alcohol and Illicit Drugs ...... 18 Central State Commitment to Substance Abuse ...... 19 Student Incident Policy...... 19 FAMILY EDUCATIONAL RIGHTS and PRIVACY ACT...... 20 ACADEMIC HONOR CODE and POLICY ...... 21 CENTRAL STATE UNIVERSITY DISCRIMINATION, HARASSMENT, SEXUAL MISCONDUCT AND RETALIATION POLICY ...... 22 Policy ...... 22 Definitions ...... 22 Reporting ...... 23 Off Campus Conduct and Supportive Services ...... 24 Sanctions and Corrective Action ...... 24

2 |Central State University

CENTAL STATE UNIVERSITY STUDENT HANDBOOK

Amnesty for Drug and Alcohol Violations ...... 24 Reporting Gender-Based Violence ...... 24 If a Person has been Sexually Assaulted ...... 24 CSU Title IX Coordinators ...... 25 DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURE FOR DISCRIMINATION, HARASSMENT, SEXUAL MISCONDUCT AND RETALIATION COMPLAINTS UNDER TITLE IX ...... 27 DIVISION OF ACADEMIC AFFAIRS ...... 29 The Academic Program ...... 29 Degrees ...... 29 OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR ...... 32 Registration Procedure ...... 32 Course Credit-Unit of Instruction ...... 32 Study Load...... 32 Statute of Limitations on Grade Changes ...... 32 Grading and Grade Points ...... 32 Grading System ...... 33 Calculating the Grade Point Average ...... 33 Student Classification ...... 33 Academic Standing, Probation and Suspension ...... 33 Academic Standing Policy: ...... 33 Appeal for Readmission after being Academically Suspended ...... 34 Grade Appeal Policy ...... 35 Transfer Application ...... 35 Advance Standing ...... 36 Transfer Credit Policy ...... 36 Incomplete ...... 37 Repeating a Course ...... 37 Auditing Courses ...... 37 SOCHE- Student Cross-Registration Program ...... 37 Senior Citizen Enrollment ...... 38 Drop/Add Courses ...... 38 Total Withdrawal from the University ...... 38

3 |Central State University

CENTAL STATE UNIVERSITY STUDENT HANDBOOK

Declaring a Major ...... 38 Graduation ...... 38 Release of Records/Transcripts ...... 39 Residency ...... 39 Recognition of Academic Achievement Dean’s List ...... 40 Honors Day Convocation ...... 40 Graduation Honors ...... 40 Veterans’ Affairs ...... 40 DIVISION OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE ...... 42 Marauder Zone Bookstore-Barnes and Nobles Bookstore ...... 42 Game Room ...... 42 SodexoMagic Dining Services ...... 42 Hours of Operation ...... 43 Commuter Plans ...... 43 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ...... 44 MyCSU ...... 44 Getting Connected...... 44 Residence Hall Technology ...... 44 Wireless Internet Connectivity ...... 44 Wired Internet Connectivity ...... 44 Personal Electronic Equipment ...... 45 Telephone & Cable Services ...... 45 Time Warner Cable ...... 45 Marauder Card Office ...... 45 Marauder Card Rules/Regulations ...... 45 Lost or Stolen Cards ...... 46 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY ...... 47 Police Department Authority ...... 47 Vehicle Responsibility ...... 47 Parking Permit Policy ...... 48 Parking Regulations ...... 49 Resolving Citations ...... 50 4 |Central State University

CENTAL STATE UNIVERSITY STUDENT HANDBOOK

Appeal of Citations ...... 51 Parking Permit Fees ...... 51 Parking/Traffic Fines ...... 51 Moving Violators-Fee ...... 51 Criminal Awareness ...... 52 Student Right-To-Know and Campus Security Act (Public Law 101-542) ...... 52 Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Policy & Campus Crime Security Act...... 52 The Campus Sex Crimes Prevention Act ...... 52 Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) ...... 53 How to Call the Police Department ...... 53 Emergency Call Boxes (Blue Lights) ...... 53 Protocol for Emergency Calls ...... 54 Filing Incidents...... 54 DIVISION OF STUDENT AFFAIRS AND ENROLLMENT MANAGEMENT ...... 55 OFFICE OF ADMISSIONS ...... 56 Undergraduate Admission Procedure ...... 56 Application Instructions ...... 56 Criteria for Undergraduate Admission ...... 57 Transfer Students ...... 57 Transient Students ...... 57 Part-Time Students ...... 57 Senior Citizens ...... 58 International Students ...... 58 College Credit Plus (CCP) ...... 60 Readmission...... 61 Advanced Placement ...... 61 OFFICE OF FINANCIAL AID ...... 62 Award Notification ...... 62 Financial Need ...... 62 Cost of Attendance at CSU ...... 62 The Financial Aid Award ...... 63 Adjustments to Financial Aid Award ...... 63 5 |Central State University

CENTAL STATE UNIVERSITY STUDENT HANDBOOK

Default ...... 64 Change in Financial Situation ...... 64 Federal Work Study (FWS) ...... 64 Financial Aid Payments to Students ...... 65 Book Advances ...... 65 Student Rights ...... 65 Student Responsibilities ...... 65 Types of Financial Aid ...... 66 Student Aid and Scholarships at CSU ...... 66 Satisfactory Academic Progress for Financial Aid...... 67 UNIVERSITY COLLEGE ...... 69 Office of Academic Advising and Assistance (OAAA) ...... 69 Learning Skills Center (LSC) ...... 69 Office of First-Year Experience (OFYE) ...... 69 TRIO/STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES (SSS) ...... 70 STUDENT HEALTH AND WELLNESS CENTER ...... 71 Counseling Services Center ...... 71 Office for Academic Empowerment & Accessibility (OAEA) ...... 71 Health Clinic ...... 72 OFFICE OF CAREER & INTERNSHIP SERVICES ...... 73 Cooperative Education Program ...... 74 Internships ...... 74 OFFICE OF RESIDENCE LIFE ...... 75 Residency in University Housing ...... 75 Age Limit ...... 75 General Regulations ...... 75 Responsibility for Contraband Items ...... 76 Fire Alarms and Fire Drills ...... 76 Cooking appliances ...... 77 DEAN OF STUDENTS OFFICE ...... 80 STUDENT LIFE and DEVELOPMENT ...... 81 Campus Activities Board (CAB) ...... 81 6 |Central State University

CENTAL STATE UNIVERSITY STUDENT HANDBOOK

Greek Life and Fraternal Organizations ...... 84 DOCUMENTS ...... 87 Event Description and Fundraiser Request Form ...... 87 Conference and Event Services Form ...... 87 Performer Profanity Agreement ...... 87 UNIVERSITY-SPONSORED OFF CAMPUS TRIPS ...... 87 Chaperones ...... 88 POLICY STATEMENT REGARDING GUIDELINES FOR ON-CAMPUS SOCIAL EVENTS ...... 88 POLICY STATEMENT REGARDING ORGANIZATIONS HAVING AN ACTIVITY OR EVENT OFF- CAMPUS ...... 88 CALENDAR SCHEDULING POLICY ...... 88 PUBLIC PERFORMANCE BY STUDENTS/ORGANIZATIONS ...... 89 POSTER/FLYER POLICY ...... 89 SOLICITATION AND SALES ON CAMPUS ...... 89 DISCLAIMER ...... 89 CENTRAL STATE UNIVERSITY ALMA MATER ...... 90

7 |Central State University

CENTAL STATE UNIVERSITY STUDENT HANDBOOK

INTRODUCTION

Central State University aspires to create an academic environment in intellectual discovery and guided by the three tenets of Service, Protocol, and Civility®. This Student Handbook is intended to ensure that students, as members of our community, and their organizations conduct themselves in accordance with these values. The Student Handbook serves as a roadmap for students, thus creates a set of expectations of student conduct and ensures processes are clear for a multitude of student related matters.

It is the responsibility and the duty of every student to become acquainted with the contents of this Student Handbook. Every student is held accountable for reading and presumed to have knowledge of the Student Handbook and to agree to abide by it as a condition of their enrollment.

CENTRAL STATE’S THREE TENETS As a member of the Central State University community, students are expected to live the University’s three tenets of Service, Protocol, and Civility ®. Additionally, students are expected to demonstrate integrity, high moral standards and promote good citizenship. Students must understand that they represent the University at all times and must uphold the University’s Student Code of Conduct and encourage fellow Marauders to do the same.

8 |Central State University

CENTAL STATE UNIVERSITY STUDENT HANDBOOK

ABOUT CENTRAL STATE UNIVERSITY The institution now known as Central State University originated on March 19, 1887, when the Ohio General Assembly passed an act establishing a Combined Normal and Industrial Department at Wilberforce University, which had been founded before the Civil War. Although associated with Wilberforce University, the Combined Normal and Industrial Department was considered a separate entity with its own Board of Trustees. The Department’s objectives were to provide teacher training for Blacks, to initiate technical training programs, and to stabilize these programs for minority students by assuring a financial base similar to that of other state-supported institutions.

In 1941, the General Assembly expanded the Combined Normal and Industrial Department (which offered two- year courses) into the College of Education and Industrial Arts, providing four-year college programs. In 1947, the College of Education and Industrial Arts began independent operation. It continued its programs in teacher education, industrial arts, and business, and began offering a four-year liberal arts program under the name of Wilberforce State College. In 1951, the legislature provided the name of Central State College, and in November 1965, Central State University was granted University status.

Central State University is unique as Ohio’s only public Historically Black University. It is designated as an 1890 land grant institution. The enacting legislation declared that the Combined Normal and Industrial Department would be “open to all persons of good moral character,” and Central State University has upheld that mandate while maintaining its historical concern for African-American youth of Ohio, the nation, and throughout the world. On July 1, 2012, the Central State University Board of Trustees named Dr. Cynthia Jackson-Hammond the eighth president of the University.

Central State University awards degrees through the College of Humanities, Arts and Sciences, the College of Business, the College of Education and the College of Science and Engineering. Seeded in rich tradition, CSU prepares students for leadership and service in an increasingly complex and rapidly changing world. The year 2017 marks the 130th anniversary of Central State’s pursuit of a culture of merit and excellence.

9 |Central State University

CENTAL STATE UNIVERSITY STUDENT HANDBOOK

MISSION Central State University, an 1890 Land-Grant institution, prepares students with diverse backgrounds and experiences for leadership, research and service. The University fosters academic excellence within a nurturing environment and provides a strong liberal arts foundation leading to professional careers and advanced studies.

Central State University is dedicated to:  Providing a nurturing and culturally enriched learning environment;  Stimulating in students an intellectual curiosity and a continuous search for knowledge;  Teaching students to think critically and communicate effectively;  Instilling in students an aspiration for excellence through teaching, service, and scholarly research;  Preparing students to address the challenges of a technologically-oriented world;  Providing quality educational programs in scientific and technological fields;  Offering programs with multicultural and global perspectives;  Reaching underserved populations, and collaborating with other educational institutions, business  Organizations and government agencies to enrich learning experiences and educational opportunities for students.

COMMUNITY STANDARDS  Students are expected to respect and show appreciation towards the University property, faculty, administration, staff and other students at all times.  Students are expected to understand that appropriate dress attire is required at all times and that males are expected to remove head attire when entering a room or building (unless worn for religious reasons).  Students are expected not to talk or move about during the singing/playing of the Alma Mater and the national anthem.  Students are expected not to participate in any inappropriate behavior such as obscene language, lewd behavior, or other university infractions that are outlined in the CSU Student Handbook.  Students are expected to understand academic honesty and integrity is required at all times.  Students are expected not to consume, possess or traffic illegal drugs, alcohol or any other illegal substance.  Students are expected to understand that possession of any weapon warrants expulsion.  Students are expected not to engage in any physical altercations or verbal abuse with any persons on or off campus

10 |Central State University

CENTAL STATE UNIVERSITY STUDENT HANDBOOK

ABOUT CENTRAL STATE UNIVERSITY-DAYTON (CSU-DAYTON) 840 Germantown Street, Dayton, OH 45402 www.centralstate.edu/dayton Phone: (937)376-6167 Fax: (937)224-4902 [email protected] (email)

Central State University has been providing higher education to the residents of Ohio since 1887 and has had an academic presence in the Dayton community since 1973. Our move to 840 Germantown Street near downtown Dayton has provided a permanent, conveniently located home, enabling CSU to expand course offerings and better serve the Dayton region. CSU-Dayton is committed to contributing to the success of the region by providing an excellent and affordable higher education. The supportive academic environment at CSU-Dayton encourages student success and also incorporates the three tenets of Central State University— Service, Protocol, and Civility ®.

We offer excellent academic programs designed to help area residents respond to the state’s economic challenges. In addition to our committed faculty and staff, we offer on-site tutoring, a learning resource center, and other services to fully support your education.

We are committed to  offering courses leading to selected baccalaureate degrees,  teaching more courses in degree-related areas,  increasing access by offering distance education,  partnering with area community colleges to enable the seamless transfer of credits toward a four-year degree,  increasing the number of general education and elective course offerings,  diversifying course scheduling,  offering seminars on personal and intellectual development along with career counseling and internship opportunities, and  strengthening our engagement with the local community.

11 |Central State University

CENTAL STATE UNIVERSITY STUDENT HANDBOOK

GREETINGS FROM STUDENT AFFAIRS AND ENROLLMENT MANAGEMENT

Greetings Central State University Students:

Welcome to Central State University (CSU) on behalf of the Division of Student Affairs and Enrollment Management. We are delighted that you have made the decision to be a part of the Marauder family. Our division is dedicated to supporting the foundation for building a community of scholars. An important part of that foundation is providing experiential learning through co-curricular activities and programs that complement classroom learning. We also offer a variety of support services that are designed to assist you in reaching your educational and career goals. You are encouraged to take full advantage of these services as they are available to assist you in your journey at CSU.

College life will mold you and provide life-long skills that will help you to achieve your goals. As you begin this school year’s journey towards academic excellence, we encourage you to focus on leaving an indelible and positive imprint throughout your matriculation at CSU. The University looks forward to being a part of your ongoing success as a scholar, who upon graduation is prepared to compete in today and tomorrow’s global society.

So, hold your head high and forge ahead with pride and determination. Represent CSU in only a positive way because you are Central State University. Always keep in mind our three tenets of Service, Protocol and Civility, and bring them to life each and every day, in all that you do. These tenets define the Central State Man and Central State Woman.

Again, I want to thank you for making the choice to attend Central State University for you have made a decision that will impact you for the rest of your lives. Have a productive and rewarding year. For God, For Central, For State!

Sincerely,

Stephanie L. Krah, PhD Vice President for Student Affairs and Enrollment Management

12 |Central State University

CENTAL STATE UNIVERSITY STUDENT HANDBOOK

GENERAL STANDARDS OF CONDUCT, RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES Central State University seeks to maintain the following standards as a means of preserving student rights and responsibilities. In order to provide an atmosphere conducive to the pursuit of knowledge, basic rights and responsibilities must be understood, guaranteed, and reinforced by every member of the University community. The University’s responsibility extends to all students enrolled. Students found responsible of serious or repeated violations of University standards may receive a maximum penalty of dismissal from the University. The following pages are not intended to restrain the activities of students and members of the University community. They are intended, however, to provide a safe environment to, assure an orderly fashion of life on Central State University’s campus and to give every student an equal and orderly opportunity to pursue an education.

Student Rights  A student has the right of respect for personal feelings; the right of freedom from indignity of any type; the right to a high quality education; and the right to make the best use of time and talents toward reaching their educational goal.  A student has the right to exercise freedom of religion, freedom of speech, freedom of the press, and freedom of peaceful assembly and petition.  A student has the right to inquire about and to recommend improvements in policies, regulations and procedures affecting the welfare of students. The right to participate in Student Government and other student self-governing bodies which provide channels of communication and means for using democratic processes to solve problems.  A student has the right to conduct oneself off campus without specific restrictions imposed by the University except for violations of University policies, civil or federal laws or when one’s conduct impacts or poses a continuing threat to the University community. Violations of laws and unbecoming conduct off campus may be interpreted as impacting or posing a threat to the University community. Disciplinary action, including but not limited to, the revocation of campus living privileges or expulsion from the University, may result from such violations or conduct.  A student has the right to have access to review all such documents that constitute the personal permanent record maintained by the University with the exception of items supplied to the University in confidence, the right to have all disciplinary records purged when deemed inactive, and the right to privacy of one’s education records in accordance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).  A student has the right to be free from discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of race, color, creed, and national or ethnic origin, ancestry, religion, sex, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression and genetic information, military or veteran status in accordance with federal, state, and local laws.  A student has the right to personal privacy except as otherwise provided by law and University policy.  A student has the right to be assured procedural due process when under investigation or during a hearing for alleged violation of the Student Code of Conduct. A student has the right to written notice of the alleged infractions; sufficient time, as defined in the judicial procedures, to prepare a defense; opportunity to question witnesses who participate in the hearing; assurance that the decision concerning responsibility or lack thereof shall be made only on the basis of introduced information; and provision for appeal.

Student Responsibilities  Students have the responsibility to be fully acquainted and comply with the published Student Code of Conduct and Academic Honor Code and Dishonesty Policy in its entirety.  Students have the responsibility of assuming the consequences of one’s own actions, and of avoiding conduct detrimental in its effect upon fellow students and the University community. Central State students are expected to conform at all times to acceptable standards of conduct both on and off campus which reflect positively upon himself, the University, and the student body. A student has the responsibility to comply with the policies of the Code as well as all federal, state, and local laws, and all University policies and procedures. 13 |Central State University

CENTAL STATE UNIVERSITY STUDENT HANDBOOK

 Students have the responsibility to understand that student actions reflect upon the individuals involved and may have consequences for the entire University community.  Students have the responsibility for seeing that the essential order of the University is preserved. There can be no assembly or gathering which interferes with the educational programs of the University and/or which violates University regulations or violates statues governing unlawful assembly.  Students have the responsibility for becoming fully acquainted with the University Catalog, Student Handbook, and other published policies for the guidance of students at Central State University.

Decorum 1. Students are expected to conform to recognized university standards of conduct, behave with decency, and dress appropriately (including, but not limited to: revealing undergarments and saggy pants) while on university premises and during University activities, including academic settings, social events, extracurricular activities, and other public functions. 2. Male students are required to remove hats and any other form of headwear or covering when the Alma Mater is being sung or played, or prior to entering any University premises, including the dining hall, library, classrooms, and any other campus buildings, with the exception of the student center and student housing when head coverings are worn for religious or medical reasons. 3. All students are expected to stand when the Alma Mater is being sung or played.

Students are expected to refrain from using four-letter words, obscenities, and non-verbal behavior that is not acceptable under Central State University’s standards of decency when communicating (verbally, nonverbally, or in writing) with parents, students, visitors, professional staff, and others on university premises or during University activities. This policy does not extend to private conversations where no one present is offended by the language, but does include any communication in public where others may overhear and be offended by the conduct or behavior. Nor does this policy extend to any communications protected by the First Amendment. Violations may be subject to judicial action.

14 |Central State University

CENTAL STATE UNIVERSITY STUDENT HANDBOOK

PRESIDENT’S CABINET President Dr. Cynthia Jackson-Hammond Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Pedro Martinez Vice President of Student Affairs and Enrollment Management Dr. Stephanie Krah Vice President for Institutional Advancement/ Mr. Jahan Culbreath Director of Athletics Vice President for Administration and Chief Financial Officer Mr. Curtis Pettis Vice President/Chief Information Officer Dr. Tonjia Coverdale DeLavallade General Counsel Mrs. Laura Wilson, Esq. Chief of Staff Mrs. Wendy Hayes Government Relations Officer Mr. Charles Shahid Senior Policy Consultant Mr. Chris Widener

UNIVERSITY DEANS Dean of Students Ms. Zakiya Brown Dean College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences Dr. George Arasimowicz Dean College of Science and Engineering Dr. Alton Johnson Dean College of Business Dr. Fidelis Ikem Dean College of Education Dr. Zaki Sharif Director of CSU-Dayton Dr. Michael Gaines Executive Director, University College Dr. Gene Moore

15 |Central State University

CENTAL STATE UNIVERSITY STUDENT HANDBOOK

PARTIAL LISTING OF UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENTS Academic Affairs (937) 376-6431 Admissions (937) 376-6348 Athletics (937) 376-6681 Bookstore (937) 376-6123 Campus Activities Board (937) 376-6443 Cash Management (937) 376-6343 College of Humanities, Arts and Sciences (937) 376-6324 College of Business (937) 376-6441 College of Education (937) 376-6175 College of Science and Engineering (937) 376-6033 Counseling Services (937) 376-6649 CSU Dayton (937) 224-4CSU (4278) Dean of Students (937) 376-6634 Financial Aid (937) 376-6579 Greek Life (937) 376-6414 Human Resources (937) 376-6540 Information Technology (937) 376-6476 Library and Media Services (937) 376-6106 SodexoMAGIC (937) 376-6131 Office of Academic Empowerment and Accessibility (937) 376-6479 Office of First Year Experience (937) 376-6553 Office of Student Conduct and Community Standards (937) 376-6421 Office of Student Life and Development (937) 376-6567 Office for Career & Internship Services (937) 376-6383 Payroll (937) 376-6367 Police and Safety (937) 376-6368 Print Center (937) 376-6073 Registrar (937) 376-6231 Residence Life (937) 376-6386 Student Affairs & Enrollment Management (937) 376-6387 Student Health and Psychological Services Center (937) 376-6134 Student Government Association (937) 376-6443 TRiO/Student Support Services (937) 376-6182 University College (937) 376-6419 Upward Bound (937) 376-6496 WCSU Radio Station (937) 376-6371

16 |Central State University

CENTAL STATE UNIVERSITY STUDENT HANDBOOK

CENTRAL STATE TRADITIONS, CUSTOMS spirited event, alumni, students, faculty, staff, and AND PRACTICES friends of the university gather together for the The nature of a college or university is as much a parade, reunions, tailgate parties, and other thrilling matter of its culture – its traditions, ceremonies, events. customs, and practices – as its organizational structures, policies, and practices (Kuhand Mr. & Ms. Central State University and the Associates, 1991). Central State University has a Royal Court Coronation: Each academic year, particularly rich culture. Through cultural students elect Mr. and Ms. Central State University perspectives, such as ceremonies, traditions, and the Royal Court attendants based on talent and customs, and practices, one may better understand certain qualifications as articulated in the Student the uniqueness of the university. Below are certain Government Association Constitution. They are cultural artifacts of Central State University. More presented formally to the University community in a exist and others will be created as the University coronation, which is typically held during the week continues to evolve. Embellish these cultural of Homecoming in October. artifacts, but also get involved and participate in them. Black History Month: A month long of programs and events held during the month of February that Student Orientation, Advising, and Registration focuses on the accomplishments of those of African (SOAR): Held at various times throughout the year, Diaspora. is designed to introduce new students and their parents to the academic and co-curricular programs Charter Day Convocation: The University vital to their successful transition to Central State formally celebrates its founding during the Charter University. Day Convocation. Charter Day Convocation, which is typically held in March, honors the founding of Freshmen Convocation: Freshman Convocation is Central State University and the people important to a wonderful tradition at CSU. It is designed as an its beginnings. opportunity to convey to students the significance of their educational endeavor, service to the greater Honors Day Convocation: Central State University community and the commitment of the university to recognizes the scholastic achievements of its support them in the achievement of this goal – students throughout the academic year. One such within the classroom and without! The program time is the Honors Day Convocation, which is held communicates to students their roles both as people during the spring semester in April. A formal who learn from others and as people who contribute ceremony, academic awards are presented to to the vitality of the University. It is also a students meeting certain criteria. celebration of university life and the traditions of Central State University. Commencement: A revered formal ceremony, commencement exercises are held once each year Homecoming: Homecoming is celebrated at Central during the month of May. It is a rite of graduation State University during the fall semester. After a for the men and women who have met all of the week-long series of events, Homecoming culminates criteria to receive a degree from Central State with a fierce intercollegiate football competition, University. usually followed by a rousing concert. During this

UNIVERSITY COLORS color gold is the universal color of wealth and The colors of Central State University are maroon prosperity. It signifies not only material wealth but and gold. The color maroon connotes the fierce, also the wealth of knowledge gained through higher unbroken spirit of those Africans who escaped from education. Students are encouraged to wear these slavery and established their own communities, colors to university intercollegiate activities, pep typically in remote, inhospitable areas throughout rallies, appropriate Homecoming activities and many the Americas. These maroons, as they were called, other informal events to demonstrate school pride were at the forefront of the resistance to slavery. The and spirit.

17 |Central State University

CENTAL STATE UNIVERSITY STUDENT HANDBOOK

 Hats, caps, hoodies, do-rags, and/or head UNIVERSITY MASCOT coverings (unless for religious reasons) The “Marauder” is the official mascot of Central should never be worn, by males or females, State University. According to legend, marauders while in an administrative, academic or were African pirates who raided slave ships during residential building. Ladies may wear hats the middle passage and freed fellow Africans from a during appropriate formal occasions. Hats life of bondage in the Americas. They were men and and caps may be worn during athletic women who knew that power was in their hands to events. make a difference; and they did make a difference. Shirts must be worn by males at all times. At no point in time should males be seen on APPROPRIATE ATTIRE and DRESS CODE campus without a shirt. POLICY  All shirts, tops, and blouses must fully cover As an academic institution, Central State University the upper body. Half shirts, tube tops, and engages students in pre-professional, academic, and halter tops may not be worn. Blouses and social learning experiences. It stimulates the dresses may be cut in the neckline areas. student’s awareness and appreciation of accepted Necklines, however, that expose cleavage societal expectations with regard to professional and and/or bust line may not be worn. personal preparation, appearance, and judgment. In accordance with the goals and objectives of Central UNIVERSITY POLICIES State University, to prepare students to Alcohol and Illicit Drugs competitively compete in the professional work Central State University is considered a “dry force upon graduation, the University sets forth the campus” which means that alcoholic beverages are following policies which govern appearance and not allowed on campus. The University shall not dress for all occasions in the Central State University permit on its premises or at any activities which it community. sponsors, the possession, use, or distribution of any  Undergarments may not be worn as fashion alcoholic beverage or any illicit drug by any student, statements on campus. All undergarments employee, or visitor. The State of Ohio Liquor must be covered by appropriate outer Control law prohibits the purchase, possession, or clothing at all times. consumption of alcoholic beverages or beer by persons under the age of 21 years. In the event of the  Slacks, jeans and shorts may be worn with confirmation of such prohibited possession, use, or appropriate fittings (belts, suspenders, etc.). distribution by a student or employee, Central State Baggy or loose fitting slacks, jeans, and University shall, within the scope of applicable shorts which hang from the hips and federal and state due process requirements, take such buttocks are never described as professional administrative or disciplinary action as is and are therefore unacceptable. appropriate. For a STUDENT, the disciplinary action may include, but shall not be limited to,  Shorts, skirts, and dresses of varied lengths suspension or expulsion. Any VISITOR engaging in may be worn. To determine appropriate any act prohibited by this Policy shall be called upon length, one must consider appearance when to immediately vacate the campus/premises. sitting or standing. Shorts, skirts, and/or dresses should never expose the upper thigh Regulations or lower buttocks. Length of the shorts, 1. No signs or advertisements for events being skirts, and dresses can be determined by held on or off campus mentioning alcoholic extending the arm down toward the knee. beverages may be posted or used on campus No hem line should be shorter than your property. All student organizations are fingertips when your arm is extended. prohibited from promoting any event that promotes the use or sale of alcoholic  Splits in skirts and dresses may be worn. beverages. The appropriate length of the split will meet 2. Empty alcoholic beverage containers (e.g., the fingertip when extended down the body. beer cans, kegs, and liquor and wine bottles) 18 |Central State University

CENTAL STATE UNIVERSITY STUDENT HANDBOOK

are prohibited. This includes any empty representative will direct the student to the most alcoholic beverage containers, cartons, box appropriate procedure. Incidents related to sexual cartons, etc. which have been mutilated or harassment, racial discrimination, and other changed into posters or wall hangings. harassment related behaviors should be filed with 3. The consumption of beverages with alcohol the appropriate Title IX officer. If the incident content and/or the possession of such involves the behavior of another student, the student beverages on campus grounds or in can choose to file a Student Code of Conduct report University buildings are prohibited and with the Dean of Students office. penalties will accompany violations. Procedure The University may conduct searches for illegal Whenever possible, students are encouraged to seek drugs or alcohol on campus based on reasonable an informal resolution of the matter directly with the suspicion. This might include rooms in the faculty or individual(s) involved. Often a incident residence halls and personal vehicles parked on can be resolved in this way. However, if an informal University property. approach is neither successful nor advisable, the student should use the following procedure: Central State Commitment to Substance Abuse 1. An incident should be submitted online at Central State University will provide Alcohol and http://hawk.ces.edu/mycoco/public. It Drug Awareness Education to the student body. Our should contain (at a minimum) the date and goal is to provide education for prevention and to time of the alleged conflict or action, provide intervention when necessary. As part of our incident, a summary of the incident, a list of efforts to promote a drug-free campus, CSU will other persons who may provide information sponsor several programs/activities during the year and any appropriate documentation. The to include, but not be limited to: programming for incident must be submitted within five (5) new incoming students during Freshman business days of the alleged conflict or Academy/Pirate Week, a week-long series of drug action. prevention programming during National Collegiate 2. Upon receipt of a completed form, a Alcohol and Awareness Week; and various conference will take place with the student seminars, activities and events conducted with and either the Dean of Students or their speakers, literature, lectures and films. designee. 3. The Dean of Students or their designee will Student Incident Policy notify appropriate persons and request any Central State University is committed to respecting information or documentation needed to all members of our university community and resolve the incident. providing a quality educational experience for all 4. The Dean of Students or their designee may students. The objective of the Student Incident attempt to resolve the incident by Policy and Procedure is to ensure that the concerns encouraging discussion between the and incidents of all students are addressed fairly and student(s) and the faculty are resolved promptly. Incidents related to this member/administrator or by taking the policy are usually the result of behavior that the appropriate action required to resolve the student feels is unjust, inequitable, or creates an incident matter. unnecessary hardship. Students may file incidents 5. A review of the incident with the through the Student Incident Policy procedures if supervisor(s) or others in the line of their problem, issue, or concern is not governed by supervision may be used when deemed other Central State University incident or appeal appropriate and beneficial to the process. procedures. 6. When possible, the final resolution (or a finding of “unresolved”) will be filed in the If there is a question regarding which appeal or Dean of Students office within fifteen (15) incident procedure is the most appropriate, students business days of the date the incident is should contact the Dean of Students Office. After filed. If there are circumstances requiring an consulting with the student, the Dean of Students or extension of this deadline, the Dean of

19 |Central State University

CENTAL STATE UNIVERSITY STUDENT HANDBOOK

Students or their designee will notify the University discloses education records without parties involved. consent to officials of another school in which a 7. If the student is not satisfied with the student seeks or intends to enroll. The University outcome of the incident, the matter may disclose directory information (student’s name, including all relative documentation will be referred to the appropriate Vice President of address, telephone number, date and place of birth, the President’s Cabinet with oversight of the major field of study, dates of attendance, etc.) to unit/department/individual involved. third parties unless the student notifies the 8. The decision of the Vice President will be University to the contrary. For additional final. information on the Family Educational Rights and 9. Final decisions will be delivered to the Privacy Act (FERPA) and the process for which to student via written communication. gain access to your educational records, you may 10. A student has the right to withdraw an incident at any time during the process. The contact the Registrar’s Office or visit the website at withdrawal must be submitted in writing and http://www.centralstate.edu/current/registrar/PDF/ must include the reason for withdrawal. CSU_FERPA_Policy.pdf

Tracking and Record Keeping Provisions under FERPA that are exempt which The Dean of Students will maintain a tracking log of permit the institution to disclose certain information all incidents filed including the following: from a student’s educational records to parents  The date the incident was first formally include the following: submitted.  The nature of the incident (e.g., dispute  If a health or safety emergency involves about a grade, unsatisfactory service their son or daughter. provided).  When a student under the age of 21 has  The steps taken by the institution to resolve the incident. violated any law or policy concerning the  The institution’s final decision regarding the use or possession of alcohol or a controlled incident. substance.  Information from law enforcement unit FAMILY EDUCATIONAL RIGHTS and records. Records created and maintained by PRIVACY ACT Central State University campus police for The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act law enforcement purposes are exempt from (FERPA) is a federal law which governs access to the privacy restrictions of FERPA. students’ educational records. This law grants  Other exceptions as set forth in FERPA students guaranteed access to their educational records; such assess includes the right to inspect and The right to file a incident with the U.S. Department review educational records, the right to obtain copies of Education concerning alleged failures by Central of the records (copying fee may be charged), and the State University to comply with the requirements of right to challenge or supplement information on file FERPA can be made with the federal office that in order to prevent flawed interpretation. Certain administers FERPA: records (i.e., medical records) are not deemed to be educational records and are therefore not accessible The name and address of the office that to students. Additionally, the disclosure of administers FERPA is: “personally identifiable information” to third parties Family Policy Compliance Office without the prior written consent of the student is U.S. Department of Education prohibited. Exception to this policy may be made 400 Maryland Avenue, SW only for University officials and others with a Washington, DC 20202-4605 legitimate educational interest. Upon request, the 20 |Central State University

CENTAL STATE UNIVERSITY STUDENT HANDBOOK

Plagiarism: Representing as one’s own work in any ACADEMIC HONOR CODE and POLICY academic exercise the words or ideas of another, Introduction including but not limited to, quoting or paraphrasing The Academic Honor Code and Policy is designed without proper citation. to enhance and sustain an environment of ethical and principled intellectual pursuit consistent with the core values of the University. Central State University recognizes honesty and integrity as Suggestions for Limiting Academic Dishonesty necessary to the academic purpose and function of 1. Academic units may develop for their the Institution. The University, therefore, expects faculty and students a statement of the from each student a high standard of individual application of the Academic Honor Code honor in all academic endeavors. It is necessary to and Policy in their courses provided that it is ascertain with accuracy an individual’s strengths and consistent with this policy. weaknesses in order to prepare a proper academic 2. Each faculty member is encouraged to program for students and to evaluate their work. include in their syllabus or course Thus the “high standard of personal integrity” in the introduction: classroom means that an individual will not receive a. A statement of the application of the credit for work which is not their own. Academic Honor Code and Policy This policy is based on respect for intellectual within a particular course provided property as well as for one another. Respect for one that it is consistent with this policy. another is fostered when our academic environment b. The statement that every instance of is free from cheating, lying and stealing not only of dishonesty will be reported. property, but ideas as well. Academic dishonesty is c. A definition of academic dishonesty contrary to intellectual growth and pride in a job and plagiarism and proper citation well done. Compromising academic honesty consistent with the accepted style negatively impacts the foundations of our (e.g., APA) University. We strive to nurture the respect inherent in the honest attainment of scholarly excellence. Disciplinary Action Procedures 1. When an instructor or staff member has Definitions of Academic Dishonesty substantial evidence that a student has This list is not exhaustive of all possible violations violated the Academic Honor Code and of this policy. Lack of intent shall not be a defense Dishonesty Policy which requires action against a charge of violating this policy and because within the bounds of their jurisdiction, the every student is required to be familiar with these instructor shall notify the student in writing policies, unawareness of the policy is not a defense. of the violation and the action taken within two (2) days of discovery of the violation. Bribery/Threats: Offering a bribe or making a Copies shall be forwarded to the Academic threat or coercion related to a grade or an academic Dean, Vice President of Academic Affairs, exercise. and the Dean of Students. Cheating: Using or attempting to use unauthorized 2. If the instructor feels the violation requires assistance, materials, information, or study aids in disciplinary action beyond the bounds of any academic exercise. Submitting substantial their jurisdiction, a written report should be portions of the same academic work more than once made to the Academic Dean within (2) days without permission, or using another person as a of discovery of the violation. Copies should substitute to take an exam or quiz. be forwarded to the student, Vice President Fabrication: Falsification or invention of any of Academic Affairs and the Dean of information, data, research or citation in any Students. academic exercise. 3. The Academic Dean will assign penalties Forgery: Altering a score, grade, schedule change (sanctions) for the violation(s) within two form or academic record; forging an instructor’s or (2) days of receipt of the report based on 1) another student’s signature. the number of violations committed by the

21 |Central State University

CENTAL STATE UNIVERSITY STUDENT HANDBOOK

student; 2) severity of the violation(s); and harassment, sexual misconduct, and retaliation will 3) record of prior violations. The Academic be addressed consistent with this policy. Dean shall send copies to the student, instructor, and the Dean of Students. Definitions “Discrimination” means conduct that is based on Possible Penalties and Sanctions race, creed, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry,  Failing grade religion, sex, disability, age, marital status, sexual  Dropping grade earned in course by one orientation, gender identity, genetic information, and letter grade military or veteran status that excludes an individual  Failure of the course  Withdrawal from the course from participation; denies the individual benefits;  Temporary Suspension treats the individual differently; or otherwise  Permanent dismissal (expulsion) adversely affects a terms or conditions of the individual’s employment, education, living Appeals condition, or participation in a University program A student has the right to appeal the decision for or activity. disciplinary action assigned by an instructor or the Academic Dean. In the case where the decision is “Harassment” means conduct that is based upon an made by an instructor, the appeal should be made in individual’s race, creed, color, national or ethnic writing to the Academic Dean. Decisions of the origin, ancestry, religion, sex, disability, age, marital Academic Dean may be appealed to the Academic Standing Committee. The decision of the Academic status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic Standing Committee will be final. All appeals must information, and military or veteran status which is be made within two (2) working days after the physically threatening, harmful or humiliating or student has received notification of the decision and creates a hostile environment. Harassment does not copies must be forwarded to the Dean of Students. have to include an intent to harm, be directed at a specific target, or involve repeated incidents.

CENTRAL STATE UNIVERSITY “Sexual Harassment” means unwelcome conduct DISCRIMINATION, HARASSMENT, SEXUAL including sexual advances, request for sexual favors MISCONDUCT AND RETALIATION POLICY or other physical or verbal conduct of a sexual Policy nature including sexual assault. Central State University is committed to providing an environment that is free from sexual misconduct, A. Quid Pro Quo harassment: This type of retaliation, harassment and discrimination based on harassment occurs when the terms or conditions of race, creed, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, employment, educational benefits, academic grades religion, sex, disability, age, marital status, sexual or opportunities, living environment, or participation orientation, gender identity, genetic information, and in a University activity are either explicitly or military or veteran status in accordance with local, implicitly conditioned upon submission to or state and federal laws. As members of the Central rejection of unwelcome sexual advances or sexual State community, students and employees are favors or such submission or rejection is a factor in expected to live the University’s three tenets of decisions affecting employment, educational Service, Protocol and Civility®. Discrimination and benefits, academic grades or opportunities, living harassment are not consistent with the three tenants, environment, or participation in a University undermine a healthy learning working and living activity. atmosphere, and contravene the compelling priorities B. Hostile Environment Harassment: A hostile of Central State University. Acts of discrimination, environment is created when conduct is sufficiently

22 |Central State University

CENTAL STATE UNIVERSITY STUDENT HANDBOOK serious both objectively and subjectively to limit a apprehension of bodily injury, emotional abuse person’s ability to participate in or benefit from creating apprehension or bodily injury or property University programs, services, opportunities or damage or stalking. employment. “Stalking” means repeatedly following, harassing, “Sexual Misconduct” means conduct which includes threatening or intimidating another by telephone, sexual assault, inducing incapacitation for sexual mail, electronic communication, social media or any purposes, sexual exploitation, relationship violence, other action, devise or method that purposely or stalking, and intimidation. knowingly causes substantial emotional distress or reasonable fear of bodily injury or death. “Sexual Assault” means an actual or attempted sexual contact with another person without that “Sexual Exploitation” means taking non-consensual person’s consent including sexual contact or or abusive sexual advantage of another for anyone’s intercourse when the victim is unable to consent, or advantage or benefit other than the person being intentional or unwelcome touching of another’s exploited, and that behavior does not otherwise intimate body parts (genital area, groin, inner thigh, constitute one of the preceding sexual misconduct buttocks or breast), or sexual intercourse without offenses. Offenses include but are not limited to, consent. prostituting another person; non-consensual visual or audio recording of sexual activity and/or distribution “Consent” means informed, freely given and mutual of such visual or audio media; voyeurism or agreement to engage in sexual activity. Someone permitting voyeurism; exposing oneself or inducing who is incapacitated cannot consent. Incapacitation others to expose themselves; or possessing, can include being under the influence of drugs or distributing, viewing or forcing others to view illegal alcohol, being asleep, unconscious, or having an pornography. intellectual or other disability that prevents the victim from having the capacity to give consent. “Retaliation” means any action taken by an accused Past consent does not imply future consent. Silence individual or a third party against any person or the absence of resistance does not imply consent. because that person has opposed any practices Consent to engage in sexual activity with one person forbidden under this policy or because that person does not imply consent to engage in sexual activity has filed a complaint, testified, assisted, or with another. Consent can be withdrawn at any participated in any manner in an investigation or time. Any use of coercion, force, duress, deception, proceeding into any practice forbidden by this or threat of force to obtain consent invalidates policy. This includes any action taken by a consent. bystander who intervened to stop or attempt to stop discrimination, harassment or sexual misconduct. “Inducing incapacitation for sexual purposes” means the use of drugs, alcohol, or other means with the Reporting intent to affect or having actual effect on the ability The law prohibits discrimination, harassment, sexual of the individual to consent or refuse to consent to misconduct or retaliation between members of the sexual contact. University community including students, faculty, staff, applicants, and campus guests. This policy “Relationship Violence” means dating or domestic applies to all University programs and employment abuse or violence between partners or former on or off campus. It is central to the values of partners whether residing in the same household or Central State University that any individual who not which involves battering that causes bodily believes they may have been the target of unlawful injury, purposely or knowingly causing reasonable discrimination, harassment, sexual misconduct or 23 |Central State University

CENTAL STATE UNIVERSITY STUDENT HANDBOOK retaliation feel free to report their concerns for Title IX Officer within 24 hours of receiving the appropriate investigation and response without fear information. Failure to comply with this reporting of retaliation or retribution. requirement could result in disciplinary action up to and including termination. Employees who are All complaints or concerns about conduct that may statutorily prohibited from reporting such violate this policy should be filed with the following information are exempt from these reporting offices or officials: requirements including licensed health care professionals, counseling services, and interfaith ministries. Title IX Coordinators Off Campus Conduct and Supportive Services For students: Off campus conduct can be the subject of a Mrs. Karla Harper complaint or report and will be evaluated on an 1400 Brush Row Road individual basis to determine whether the policy has P.O. Box 1004 been violated. Regardless of whether the policy has Wilberforce, Ohio 45384 been violated, supportive services are available to Phone: 937-376-6421 any victim of discrimination, harassment, or sexual [email protected] misconduct which occurred on or off campus

whether or not the conduct was conducted by a Title IX Deputy Coordinators member of the University community.

For faculty, staff and visitors: Sanctions and Corrective Action Mr. Gayle Berry Violation of the policy will be addressed through the Interim Director, Human Resources Student Code of Conduct for students; and the ADA 1400 Brush Row Road and Equal Opportunity Discrimination, and P.O. Box 1004 complaint procedures for employees. Violations of Wilberforce, Ohio 45384 the policy may also result in a referral for criminal Phone: (937) 376-6018 [email protected] prosecution depending on the nature of the conduct.

Amnesty for Drug and Alcohol Violations For Athletics: The University strongly encourages students to Ms. LaShaunta Jones Senior Women's Administrator in Athletics report instances of sex-based discrimination, sexual 1400 Brush Row Road harassment, sexual misconduct, and retaliation P.O. Box 1004 involving students. Therefore, students who report Wilberforce, Ohio 45384 information regarding sex-based discrimination, Phone: (937) 376-6617 sexual harassment, sexual misconduct, and [email protected] retaliation involving students will not be disciplined

by the University for any violation of the In order to enable the University to respond University’s Drug and Alcohol Policy in which they effectively and stop instances of harassment, might have engaged in connection with the reported discrimination, sexual misconduct, and retaliation, incident. all University employees MUST report any Reporting Gender-Based Violence information they have about alleged or possible sex- If a Person has been Sexually Assaulted based discrimination, sexual harassment, or sexual If a person is sexually assaulted, one should call the misconduct involving a student or students to the police immediately! Inform the agency if the suspect 24 |Central State University

CENTAL STATE UNIVERSITY STUDENT HANDBOOK is still in the area and if any weapons were involved. 2. Following a sexual assault, the victim may If the assault occurs off- campus, CSU Police fell shock, embarrassment, shame, guilt, Department will coordinate notification of the disbelief, anger, anxiety or nothing at all. appropriate law enforcement agency where the These are all normal reactions to a violent incident occurred. crime If assaulted: 3. Talk with counselors, who will maintain 1. Go to a safe place as soon as possible. confidentiality, help explain the options, 2. Tell someone. Tell a trusted friend or family provide the information, and provide member. Contact the Title IX officer and/or support. Sometimes months or years after an counseling services for assistance and assault, survivors re-experience feelings supportive services. they had immediately following the attack. 3. Help preserve evidence. At the scene where For on-campus counseling call (937) 376- the assault occurred, do not change 6338. anything. Do not wash any part of the body, 4. A victim may be eligible for compensation comb the hair, change clothes, or douche. of medical costs or losses incurred as result 4. Get medical attention as soon as possible. A of sexual assault. In order to receive medical examination is important to detect assistance, the incident must be reported to a injury, collect important evidence, and to law enforcement agency within 48 hours and protect against sexually transmitted disease claim filed within one year occurrence. or pregnancy. 5. The University will change a victims’ academic and living situations after an It is critical for the police agency to be informed as alleged sex offense and given the options for soon as possible after the assault so that appropriate those changes if the changes are requested steps, such as gathering of crucial evidence and by the victim and are reasonable available. information, can be taken. Complaints may also be made to the Title IX officers or other campus At the conclusion of the investigation, the Chief of officials. Confidential complaints and/or advice can Police will review the report and notify the be obtained through counseling services or interfaith complainant in writing of the final results. To file a ministries. complaint, submit written correspondence to the

Chief of Police and go to the www.csupolice.edu 1. Reporting an assault does not mean the and submit a comment. victim must prosecute. It is the victim’s choice as to whether or not to report the incident. However, reporting the incident is CSU Title IX Coordinators extremely important for the victim and It is the policy of Central State University to comply with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, community. Reporting begins the legal which prohibits discrimination (including sexual process if the victim decides to prosecute at harassment and sexual violence) based on sex in the a later date. An individual’s request University’s educational programs and activities. regarding confidentiality will be considered Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 is a in determining an appropriate response; federal law that prohibits sex discrimination in however, such requests will be considered in education. It reads: "No person in the United States the dual contexts of the University’s legal shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be obligation to ensure safe campus subjected to discrimination under any education environment and the due process rights of program or activity receiving Federal financial the accused to be informed of the allegations assistance." and their source. 25 |Central State University

CENTAL STATE UNIVERSITY STUDENT HANDBOOK

--Legal Citation: Title IX of the Education training, education, communication, and Amendments of 1972, and its implementing administration of the grievance procedure for all regulation at 34 C.F.R. Part 106 (Title IX) incidents against faculty, staff and visitors, including Sex discrimination includes sexual harassment and incidents filed by students. sexual assault. While it is often thought of as a law that applies to athletics programs, Title IX is much For Athletics: broader than Athletics and applies to many programs Ms. LaShaunta Jones at Central State University (“CSU”). While Senior Women's Administrator in Athletics compliance with the law is everyone’s responsibility 1400 Brush Row Road at CSU, listed below are the staff members who have P.O. Box 1004 primary responsibility for Title IX compliance. Wilberforce, Ohio 45384 Phone: (937) 376-6617 [email protected] TITLE IX COORDINATOR Incidents against CSU Students and Employees in For students: Athletics Mrs. Karla Harper If you have an incident against a CSU student, coach 1400 Brush Row Road or administrator for sexual harassment, sex P.O. Box 1004 discrimination, or sexual assault, you may contact Wilberforce, Ohio 45384 one of the offices listed above, or you may contact Phone: 937-376-6383 LaShaunta Jones, Senior Women’s Administrator in [email protected] Athletics, who will facilitate the handling of the incident with the appropriate office. Duties and Responsibilities: Monitoring and oversight of overall implementation of Title IX Gender Equity in Athletics Compliance at the University, including Title X If you have an incident about gender equity in CSU investigations, coordination of training, education, athletics programs, you should contact LaShaunta communications, and administration of grievance Jones, Senior Women’s Administrator in Athletics, procedures for faculty, staff, students and other who is responsible for Title IX Compliance in members of the University community. matters related to gender equity in CSU athletics programs. TITLE IX DEPUTY COORDINATORS ADDITIONAL RESOURCES For faculty, staff and visitors: To file a incident of sexual assault, you may contact Mr. Gayle Berry Director, Human Resources one of the offices above, depending on whom the 1400 Brush Row Road incident is against (faculty/staff, visitor or student) P.O. Box 1004 and you may also contact: Wilberforce, Ohio 45384 Phone: (937) 376-6018 Central State University [email protected] Department of Public Safety 1400 Brush Row Road If you have an incident against a CSU faculty, staff P.O. Box 1004 member or visitor for sexual harassment, sex Wilberforce, Ohio 45384 discrimination, or sexual assault, you should contact Phone: (937) 376-5111 (non-emergency) Human Resources. The Director of Human 911(emergency) Resources is responsible for Title IX compliance for matters involving faculty, and staff, including

26 |Central State University

CENTAL STATE UNIVERSITY STUDENT HANDBOOK

to the Respondent. For example, with respect to those charges, both will receive similar and timely DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURE FOR notices and information, and have an equal DISCRIMINATION, HARASSMENT, SEXUAL opportunity to have an advisor of their choice, MISCONDUCT AND RETALIATION COMPLAINTS UNDER TITLE IX present witnesses and evidence, review evidence This subsection applies to matters in which there is from the investigation, attend and participate in the an allegation of discriminatory harassment, hearing, and appeal the outcome. The Complainant retaliation, or sexual misconduct as defined in in the and Respondent will receive concurrent written University-wide Discrimination, Harassment, Sexual notice of the outcome of the discrimination, Misconduct and Retaliation Policy. If there is harassment, retaliation, or sexual misconduct charge, conflict between the provisions in this subsection consistent with federal and state law. and other parts of the Code of Conduct, this (v) The process explained in the Disciplinary subsection will govern. Procedures section will apply with the following (i) The University is committed to preventing modifications to charges of discrimination, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and sexual harassment, retaliation, or sexual misconduct: A misconduct in its programs and activities. CSU takes decision made under this subsection is appealable by prompt and appropriate action to address such either Complainant or Respondent in accordance violations of the Code of Conduct, prevent their with the appeal procedures set forth in this Code of recurrence, and address any effects created. Conduct.

(ii) Generally, adjudication of discriminatory (vi) The University does not use mediation in harassment, retaliation, or sexual misconduct cases involving allegations of sexual misconduct. charges will not be delayed due to a pending or (vii) Charges of discrimination, harassment, potential law enforcement process. The University retaliation, or sexual misconduct will be heard by a respects the constitutional rights of the parties and Title IX Adjudication Panel that consists of three ensures that its actions protect those rights. trained faculty or staff members. That panel may (iii) Absent extenuating circumstances, also hear and determine any other Code of Conduct allegations of discrimination harassment, retaliation, charges that relate to the discrimination harassment, or sexual misconduct may be filed no later than one retaliation, or sexual misconduct charge. Except as year after the alleged event. Allegations should be explained here, the Title IX Adjudication Panel filed with: The Title IX Officer or Deputy Title IX follows the same procedures and provisions of this Officers, listed in the Student Handbook and on the policy as the Student Conduct Hearing Board. Student Affairs website. Allegations which are not Parties who believe that a member of the Title IX covered under Title IX will be referred to the Adjudication Panel has a conflict of interest that appropriate judicial officer and will be addressed would affect the adjudication of their case may under the general student code of conduct contact the student conduct officer. procedures rather than this subsection. (viii) In matters involving allegations of (iv) With respect to charges of discrimination, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or sexual harassment, retaliation, or sexual misconduct, the misconduct, the Complainant and Respondent are Complainant and Respondent will be treated equally not permitted to directly cross examine each other. throughout the process: rights provided to the All questions must be posed through the Title IX Respondent will be provided to the Complainant and Adjudication Panel. The Title IX Adjudication rights provided to the Complainant will be provided Panel will present the question to the opposing party. 27 |Central State University

CENTAL STATE UNIVERSITY STUDENT HANDBOOK

The Title IX Adjudication Panel generally may not or counseling services. In addition to the range of ask a Complainant or Respondent about his or her sanctions set forth in the Code of Conduct, the sexual history with anyone other than the University provides remedies to complainants and Complainant or Respondent. The Title IX the campus community, as appropriate, following a Adjudication Panel may also decline to present finding that discrimination harassment, retaliation, questions to a Complainant or Respondent that are in or sexual misconduct has occurred. the Title IX Adjudication Panel’s discretion not reasonably calculated to lead to relevant evidence. (xii) Records of this process will be maintained in accordance with the University’s records retention (ix) If an appeal is filed by Complainant or schedule for student disciplinary files. The Respondent relating to a charge of discrimination University will comply with FERPA with respect to harassment, retaliation, or sexual misconduct, the the records. other party will be notified of the appeal and of the outcome of the appeal. (xiii) Complaints under this subsection will be kept confidential to the extent permitted by relevant (x) Allegations of discrimination, harassment, law. Confidentiality is an aspiration but it is not retaliation, or sexual misconduct generally will be always possible or appropriate. An individual’s resolved with 60 days of the filing of the complaint. request regarding confidentiality will be considered Under certain circumstances (e.g., cases involving in determining an appropriate response; however, complex allegations or intervening school breaks), it such requests will be considered in the dual contexts may take longer than 60 days to conclude the of the University’s legal obligation to ensure a investigation and adjudication of a complaint. In working and learning environment that is free from such instances, the University will update the parties discrimination, harassment and sexual misconduct regularly regarding the status of the case. and the due process rights of the accused to be informed of the allegations and their source. Some (xi) The University provides interim remedies to level of disclosure may be necessary to ensure a individuals who allege and are affected by complete and fair investigation. Complaints and discrimination harassment, retaliation, or sexual statements made to counseling services and misconduct. For more information about how to interfaith ministries will be confidential unless a obtain interim remedies and related resources, please student signs a written release of information, which contact the Title IX officer, deputy title IX officers, may be revoked in writing at any time.

28 |Central State University

DIVISION OF ACADEMIC AFFAIRS

Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs, Dr. Pedro L. Martinez Lionel H. Newsom Administration Building Room 204 (937) 376-6431 a minimum of 30 hours for a major, The Academic Program 20 hours for a minor. See under GENERAL OBJECTIVES individual department or program)

The Central State University education strives to 1.4 Additional electives as needed to empower its students with complete the minimum 124 hours • insight formed by the liberal arts, 2. A minimum cumulative grade-point average • motivation to solve problems through science and technology, of 2.0 • competence to achieve economic self- 3. Passing the English Proficiency sufficiency, • disposition encouraging service and lifelong Examination or equivalent (See education, ASSESSMENT OF THE ACADEMIC • values promoting personal and community PROGRAM) health, • understanding of one’s own and other 4. Filling an application for graduation with the cultures, and Office of the Registrar • responsiveness to major problems confronting humankind. 5. At least 24 of the final 30 semester hours in Degrees residence at Central State University Central State University offers a Master’s degree in Education (for degree requirements, see under The student is expected to fulfill the graduation COLLEGE OF EDUCATION) and the requirements in the catalog of matriculation or a following baccalaureate degrees: Bachelor of subsequent one, but not from both. In the case of Arts, Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Music discontinued or replacement courses, the Education, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of academic advisor will assist in making any Science in Education, and Bachelor of Science adjustment. in Manufacturing Engineering. Under rare circumstances, the University may Undergraduate degree requirements: choose to award a degree posthumously. To be considered for such an award, the student must 1. A minimum of 124 semester hours, as have been in good academic standing with the follows: University at the time of death and must have completed a minimum of 104 semester hours. 1.1 The General Education Requirements. Further, the student must have exhibited 1.2 Special Requirements for the qualities of scholarship and community baccalaureate degrees (See below) membership that warrant special consideration. When these conditions are met, a departmental 1.3 Requirements for a major or minor recommendation will go to the Provost and Vice concentration of courses (in general,

29 |Central State University

President for Academic Affairs, the President, and the Board of Trustees for final approval. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR THE SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR THE BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREE 1. A grade-point average of at least 2.0 in the 1. A grade point average of at least 2.2 in the major concentration. major concentration 2. Except when required to meet accreditation 2. Presentation of no more than 40 semester or other professional standards, presentation hours in any one discipline toward the of no more than 50 semester hours in any minimum 124 hours one discipline toward the 124 hours.

3. Humanities Requirement 3. The sciences and the more technical subject- matter areas must receive concentration and 3.1 Completion of at least six (6) semester emphasis. hours of humanities in addition to the GENERAL EDUCATION SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR THE REQUIREMENT in humanities BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN EDUCATION DEGREE 3.2 The additional humanities hours are to be selected from two of the following 1. A cumulative grade-point average of at least disciplines: art, drama, history, 2.5. linguistics, literature, music, philosophy, religion, speech, and 2. A grade point average of at least 2.7 in the foreign languages (beyond the first major teaching field. year of the course). 3. A grade of “C” or above in each required 4. Foreign Language Requirement professional education course.

4.1 The foreign language requirement for 4. Completion of at least 60 semester hours in the Bachelor of Arts is a passing grade courses numbered 2000 and above. in Foreign Language II (or equivalent 5. Except when required to meet licensure or proficiency by testing). other professional standards, presentation of 4.2 Students with no prior coursework in no more than 47 semester hours in any one a foreign language should begin with discipline toward the 124 hours. Foreign Language I. 6. Eligibility for Ohio Licensure requires 4.3 Students with some prior coursework personal fitness, specific prerequisites, and in a foreign language should discuss laboratory and field experiences. the appropriate course required with GENERAL EDUCATION CURRICULUM the Foreign Language Coordinator in the Department of Humanities. The Marauder Lifestyle and Marauder Foundation 4.4 In general, one year of a foreign language in high school is equal to Central State University provides students with a one semester of foreign language strong liberal arts education that prepares them coursework at CSU. with 21st Century knowledge and skills both to be successful in their careers and to become life- 30 |Central State University

long learners. As an 1890 land-grant institution,  Communicate effectively in both written and Central State’s mission is to prepare students oral situations, with diverse backgrounds for success in their  Think critically and apply the habits of lives and careers. The University’s required inquiry and analysis to various situations, general education curriculum, the Marauder  Demonstrate an awareness of the roles cultural and social factors play in human Lifestyle and Marauder Foundation, reflects this achievement, especially for people of African commitment. and African-American heritage, and  Apply quantitative and scientific reasoning to The Marauder Lifestyle understanding human experience and the natural world. CSU’s Marauder Lifestyle helps students adjust to college while preparing for life and careers. The Marauder Lifestyle prepares students to These Cornerstones reflect areas of knowledge enact the University’s three tenets of service, and methods of inquiry recognized by our protocol, and civility through courses that scholarly community as necessary to investigate address physical well-being, academic and the social, cultural, scientific, and technological social adjustment, use of information complexities of our 21st Century society. These technology, personal responsibility and fiscal Cornerstones are central to all courses in the awareness, and psychological health. Through Marauder Foundation curriculum and are their Marauder Lifestyle courses, CSU students distributed among the following areas: English understand what it means to be a CSU Marauder composition, mathematics, humanities and the and learn how their personal health and lifestyle arts, history, social and behavioral sciences, and choices affect them and society. The Marauder natural and physical sciences. Each Cornerstone Lifestyle is guided by CSU’s Cornerstone for includes one or more courses required of all Wellness and Lifestyle Choices which assures students. Students choose additional classes to that students apply effective strategies to complete their General Education Requirements promote and maintain physical and mental from a list of approved courses in consultation health, academic and social adjustment, and with their academic advisor. economic and information literacy.

The Marauder Foundation The Marauder Foundation satisfies the Ohio The Marauder Foundation curriculum develops a Department of Higher Education’s transfer breadth of skills, perspectives, and experiences module requirements and, along with the degree across a wide range of disciplines to meet the program, provides students the opportunity to educational needs of our diverse student tailor their university degree to their unique population. Marauder Foundation classes interests and academic needs complement students’ professional programs by blending practical application of knowledge in a discipline with tools for lifelong learning. Therefore, through the Marauder Foundation, CSU students are empowered to apply their knowledge to real-world situations and adapt to change.

The Marauder Foundation is guided by CSU’s Cornerstones of Academic Success which assure students 31 |Central State University

OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR Study Load Ms. Felicia A. Harris The recommended study load is 15 to 18 semester University Registrar hours. Written approval from the Department Lionel H. Newsom Administration Building Chairperson and the College Dean is required if a Room 105 (937) 376-6231 student wishes to register for 19-21 semester hours during Fall and Spring Semesters. A student who The Office of the Registrar conducts the process of enrolls in 22 or more semester hours will need to see registering students in courses, maintaining official approval from the Department Chairperson, College academic records and certifying students for Dean, and Provost/VP of Academic Affairs. The graduation. This office is also responsible for maximum study load for the Summer terms (8) calculating and recording the academic progress of hours. students. This is information includes credit taken for classes Registration Procedure on campus through SOCHE Consortium cross- Central State University is on the semester system. registration, or as a transient student at another The academic year is divided into two semesters institution. (fall and spring) and multiple summer sessions. A FULL-TIME student is one who enrolls for 12 or Registration is open to all continuing students more credit hours per semester. Students registering according to the Academic Calendar available on for more than 18 credit hours per semester must CSU’s web site. The dates are published in the obtain permission from their Department Academic Calendar on CSU’s web site. Chairperson and the College Dean. Fees for students who register early are due prior to A PART-TIME student is one who enrolls for 11 or the start of the semester and are published on CSU’s fewer credit hours per semester. web site. During the open registration period, students must pay fees or prove ability to pay. Statute of Limitations on Grade Changes Grade changes, with the appropriate approvals, will Late registration for allows continuing students be processed by the Office of the Registrar, up to register until the beginning of the semester with an two (2) years after the completion of a course. This additional per the academic calendar. policy does not apply to “I” grades.

All incomplete registrations must be cancelled by Grading and Grade Points the student. Students must officially be registered for Students will not be retroactively registered once the classes during the semester in order to be eligible to semester has ended. If a student has reason to receive grades at the end of the semester. Students request an exception to this policy, the request must will not be retroactively registered once the semester be submitted in writing to the Academic Standards has ended. If a student has reason to request an Committee. At the close of each semester a letter exception to this policy, the request must be grade indicating the quality of the student’s work is submitted in writing to the Academic Standards reported by the instructor to the Office of the Committee. Registrar. Most departmental major courses require Course Credit-Unit of Instruction the student to earn a “C” grade or better in order for Course credit is computed in terms of semester the course to satisfy graduation requirements. If a hours. The semester hour is the unit of instruction student receives a “D” or “F” grade in such a course, used in computing the amount of work required for the student will be required to repeat the course. No graduation. course substitutions or waivers will be permitted to replace the course in which an unsatisfactory grade was received. The repeat attempt must take place at 32 |Central State University

CSU. The student may not take a comparable course EXAMPLE: at another institution and transfer it back to CSU in an attempt to satisfy the CSU requirement. Letter Grade Credit Hours Grade Pts. Quality Pts.

Points are assigned to each letter grade. The students PSY 2000 B 5 x 3 = 15 are graded in accordance with the grading system. BUS 1000 D 3 x 1 = 3 Grading standards are a faculty prerogative. EDU 1330 A 2 x 4 = 8 Grading System Grade Point Letter Interpretation per Semester GEL 1010 C 4 x 2 = 8

Grade Hour Total 14 34

A- Very High 4 Grade Point Average (34 divided by 14) = 2.42

B - High 3 Student Classification • Freshman: A student who has earned 30 credit C - Satisfactory 2 hours or less.

D - Low (poor work) 1 • Sophomore: A student who has earned between F - Failure 0 31 and 60 credit hours.

Z - Non-Attendance 0 • Junior: A student who has earned between 61 and 90 credit hours. FZ- Quit Attending/Did not officially Withdraw • Senior: A student who has earned 91 or more I - Incomplete credit hours.

P- Pass Effective Fall 2015

CR- Credit Academic Standing, Probation and Suspension NC- No Credit Academic Standing Policy: Central State University students are expected to AU- Audit actively pursue their coursework and maintain persistence in fulfilling degree requirements within a IP- In Progress reasonable time frame. Students are expected to meet the standards for good academic standing each W- Withdrawal semester. A student’s academic standing is indicated Calculating the Grade Point Average on their transcript. The Grade Point Average can be obtained by Good Academic Standing multiplying the credit hours for each course by the A minimum cumulative grade point average of2.0 is points generated by each grade earned for the required for good academic standing and for the course. Next add the credit hours column being completion of an undergraduate degree at Central careful to exclude courses with grades that by policy State University; however, some programs may do not calculate in the GPA. Then, add the points require a higher grade point average. A student who earned column. Finally, divide the points by the does not maintain a cumulative grade point average credit hours to obtain the GPA. of 2.0 may be placed on probation and/or suspended.

33 |Central State University

Academic Probation Appeal for Readmission after being Academically Academic Probation occurs when a student, Suspended regardless of classification, has not achieved a A student who has been academically suspended minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0. If a and seeks readmission must submit a petition to the student does not achieve the minimum cumulative Academic Standards Committee. Appeals are grade point average of 2.0 at the end of a semester, available from the Office of the Registrar. Appeals he/she will be placed on academic probation during for readmission must include a plan signed by both the next semester of attendance. A student can return the student and an academic advisor. The chair of to the University while he/she is on academic the student’s major program and the Dean of the probation. While on academic probation, the student student’s college must also sign appeals for is expected to achieve a semester grade point readmission. Once readmitted, students must show average that is high enough to yield a cumulative evidence of following the agreed upon plan for grade point average of 2.0 or greater. When the academic success. Failure to do so will be taken into student achieves a cumulative grade point average of account in the review of any future appeals for 2.0 or greater, he/she is placed in good academic readmission. standing status. Appeals must be filed with your Academic Advisor Academic Suspension at least 60 days prior to the beginning of the Academic suspension occurs whenever the semester semester for which one is seeking readmission. The grade point average of a student who is on academic Committee must receive from the advisor, your probation falls below 2.0 during subsequent Appeal at least 30 days prior to the beginning of the semesters, and the cumulative grade point average is term in which the student wishes to re-enroll. below 2.0 he/she will be placed on academic suspension. Hours and grades earned at another accredited institution during period of academic suspension A student who has been suspended for the first time from Central State will be considered during the is eligible to apply for readmission after one decision on whether to grant readmission. If the semester (fall or spring) through the University’s student is readmitted, credit hours earned at another appeal for readmission process. A student who has institution will be accepted and posted to the been suspended for a second time is eligible to apply student’s transcript in accordance with rules on the for readmission after absence from the university for application of all transfer credit in effect at the time one academic year (excluding summer term). A of readmission. student who has been suspended for a third time is not eligible for readmission. Students who are admitted after being “Academically Suspended” will be readmitted on Readmission after an academic suspension is not “Academic Probation” and must achieve at least a automatic and can be denied upon the 2.0 semester GPA or they will be “Academically recommendation of the Academic Standards Suspended” again. Committee. A student whose petition for readmission is approved will be readmitted and Readmission after one or two “Academic designated as “Continued on Probation.” To avoid a Suspensions” is not automatic and may be denied second or third academic suspension, the student upon the recommendation of the Academic must achieve a minimum semester grade point Standards Committee. average of 2.0. While the Academic Standards Committee will consider petitions for readmission after three or more academic suspensions, such petitions will be approved only under the most exceptional 34 |Central State University

circumstances. Students with multiple academic 1. The dean will appoint a committee composed of suspensions are advised to pursue their education at three tenured faculty members from within the another institution or to consider a career path that discipline, who, if possible, should be familiar with does not require an undergraduate degree. the course. If there are not three tenured faculty members within the discipline, the dean will appoint NOTE: The student is required to register with the other tenured faculty members from the department Office of the Academic Advising and Assistance and and/or college if needed. will be assigned an academic advisor to complete an academic success plan. 2. The student and instructor are to be apprised of the composition of the committee. The dean should NOTE: The appeal process for Financial Aid honor any reasonable objection that either person reinstatement is different. Please contact to the office might have to the appointment of committee of Financial Aid for specific instructions. members.

Grade Appeal Policy 3. The burden of proof will be on the student. No The student has a right to the grade he or she has additional work may be submitted for consideration; earned, the right to know the grading system of the only the original work used in calculating the grade instructor, and the right to know grades as they are will be used in deciding if the appeal should be given during the semester. The grading system heard. should be included in the course syllabus. 4. The Appeals Committee will review evidence to The decision to change a student’s grade shall only decide if a hearing is warranted due to prejudicial or be made by the instructor of record unless the capricious grading. The committee will notify the instructor is incapacitated, cannot be contacted, or if student, faculty member, and department chair of there is evidence of prejudicial or capricious their decision within 30 days after receiving the grading. grade change appeal.

If the student has evidence of prejudicial or 5. Both the student and the instructor have the right capricious grading, the student should first consult to present their position in person to the committee. the instructor. If this consultation does not resolve the conflict, the student should then consult the 6. The decision of the committee is final, and the department chairperson. If the student, after grade it decides upon becomes the official grade for consultation with the chairperson, wishes to pursue the course. Unless the instructor is incapacitated or the appeal, the chairperson will inform the dean that cannot be contacted, no change of grade will be a hearing has been requested. made without the instructor of record being informed in writing. The student has the right to submit a Grade Appeal Form to the department chairperson up to 30 days Transfer Application after the beginning of the subsequent semester, An applicant who was enrolled in another college excluding summers. Until the grade is finally or university for at least one course is classified as a determined, the student’s academic standing and all transfer applicant. Official transcripts (sealed related rights and privileges are based on the grade envelope with the raised seal on the document) from as originally assigned. The student shall collect and all other institutions attended must be submitted to present any evidence (tests, papers, laboratory the Office of Admissions as part of the Central State reports, case studies, etc.) to the Appeals Committee. University Application. Failure to list attendance at a The burden of proof and responsibility for evidence college or university on the admissions application collection remains with the student. may be grounds for revocation of admission or dismissal from the university. 35 |Central State University

The Office of the Registrar will evaluate overall material taught in the first two years of college. transfer credit for acceptance by the University. The Students earning satisfactory scores in the CLEP Department Chair, of the department you are seeking examination will be granted the same amount of entrance into, will evaluate credits for their credit granted to students who successfully applicability to program and degree requirements. complete the course. Credit is also accepted from The evaluation of transfer credits and how they the Defense Activity for Nontraditional Education apply to degree requirements will take place within Support (DANTES). Central State University the first 30 days of your matriculation at Central awards transfer credit for Military Experience based State University. Students can view their transfer upon the American Council on Education’s Guide to credits on their unofficial transcript provided the Evaluation of Educational Experiences in the through their MyCSU. Armed Services. Applicants interested in receiving consideration for any of these alternative forms of Advance Standing credit must have the official score report sent In order for advance standing to be granted, directly to the Office of the Registrar, where official institutions you have attended must be accredited by granting of credit begins. CSU will award credit for one of six national accrediting agencies: International Baccalaureate (IB) Program “High Level” exams passed with a score of five (5) or  Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools higher.  North Central Association of Colleges and You may transfer credits from another institution; Schools  New England Association of Schools and however, you are still required to earn a minimum of Colleges 30 semester hours at CSU. Your Department Chair  Northwest Association of Schools and may require you to take specific courses at Central Colleges State University to earn your degree. This  Southern Association of Colleges and information should be shared with you at the time Schools you receive your official check sheet.  Western Association of Schools and Colleges Transfer Credit Policy Central State University accepts transfer credit You can check the accreditation of your institution from colleges and universities accredited by regional online at www.chea.org. The acceptance of transfer accrediting associations. The registrar will determine credits from any other institutions must be approved whether the university accepts credit from other by the Office of the Registrar. universities. Under state law, the university is Central State University operates on a semester required to accept grades of D or better for transfer academic calendar. One semester credit equals 1.5 credit from state assisted colleges and universities in quarter credits. For example, if you transfer 15 Ohio. (Credits from “D” grade courses will count quarter credits, that will be the equivalent of 10 towards the 124 credits required for graduation. semester credits. However, the student may still need to repeat the class if Central State requires a “C” grade in the Central State University will accept Advanced course.) Grades of C or better are generally Placement Credit Program credits (AP) and College- acceptable from out-of-state schools. Department Level Examination Program credits (CLEP) under chairs will determine whether credits accepted by the auspices of the College Board. To receive AP Central State may be used to satisfy major credit a high school student must have completed an requirements. Grades of “S”, “pass” and “credit” are official AP (advanced placement) course and taken considered for transfer credit. the test in that subject. Credit is granted for test scores of 3, 4, or 5. CLEP examinations cover 36 |Central State University

Students who have already received a repeat attempts will be recorded on the student’s baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution academic record. The first grade earned will be and wish to pursue a second baccalaureate degree excluded from the calculation of the cumulative will automatically receive 90 semester credit hours. grade point average by the last repeat attempt. They will be ranked as seniors and will need to Students are advised to check with the Office of complete a minimum of 30 semester credit hours at Financial Aid to determine the effect of repeated Central State University to earn a second courses on their financial aid awards. Courses baccalaureate degree. An advisor will determine completed at CSU cannot be repeated at another degree and whether the student will need to take institution. more than 30 credits to complete the second degree. Auditing Courses Incomplete Students are permitted to audit courses but will A grade of incomplete “I” is a temporary grade receive neither grades nor credit for those courses. assigned to students who lack final assignments or The student who audits is expected to attend class projects, or who, for some other extenuating but is not required to submit assignments or take circumstance, were unable to complete the examinations, unless contractually agreed. The fees requirements of the course within the semester. This for auditing are the same as those for enrolling for grade is assigned by the instructor with the consent credit. Changing from audit to credit or from credit of the student, and the mutual understanding of the to audit is not permitted once the registration is conditions under which this grade may be changed. complete. The incomplete grade requires the signature of the instructor and the student with a brief description of SOCHE- Student Cross-Registration Program the requirements necessary to receive a grade. Cross-Registration is a program of the Southwestern Ohio Council for Higher Education (SOCHE) to Both the student and the instructor understand allow students who are degree-seeking and/or that if the additional coursework is not participating in certification programs access to satisfactorily completed and submitted to the academic opportunities not available at their own instructor within six (6) weeks after the institutions. Students attending colleges and beginning of the next semester of enrollment universities within SOCHE may register for courses (up to one year), the grade will change to an that are applicable to their degree program offered “F”. The instructor has (2) days after the stated by other SOCHE institutions. deadline to process the paperwork and to submit the Change of Grade Report to the Generally, all classes, including those offered Office of the Registrar. Once an “I” grade has through distance education, are open, subject to been changed to an “F” grade, no further space availability and completion of prerequisites change is permitted. and with permission of the host institution. Courses categorized as workshops are not available for cross- Individual exceptions to this policy, due to registration. extenuating circumstances, will be considered by the Academic Standards Committee upon receipt In order to cross-register for a course at another of a formal appeal presented to the Committee by SOCHE institution, the desired course(s) must not the student’s Academic Advisor or Department be offered at the student’s home institution during Chair” the term in which the student desires to enroll. Students must adhere to the cross-registration Repeating a Course guidelines established at each SOCHE-member Students may repeat most courses in which a low or institution. SOCHE brochures and additional failing grade (D, NC, or F) was earned. All course

37 |Central State University

information are available in the Office of the career, however, the student should finalize a major Registrar no later than the beginning of the junior year, since certain General Education courses are required in Senior Citizen Enrollment specific disciplines. Senior citizens who are Ohio residents may enroll in classes at Central State University free of charge for Students seeking an Ohio Teaching License should “audit” status only. Such enrollment is made on a confer with the Dean of the College of Education. space available basis during the Late Registration period only. Senior citizens enrolling in classes are Double Majors responsible for meeting limited course prerequisites A student who plans to pursue more than one major and for the payment of any special course fees which notifies the Office of the Registrar of such an may apply. Proper identification is required (Golden intention and completes major requirements for both Buckeye card or verification of age 60). programs, the General Education requirements being common to both. The student should note, however, Drop/Add Courses that the special requirements for the Bachelor of Arts Students may drop or add courses during the first and Bachelor of Science degrees differ. The student nine days of the semester. Students are not permitted combining two such majors must satisfy both sets of to add courses after the first nine days of the special requirements. (See GRADUATION semester. Exceptions require the written permission REQUIREMENTS — SPECIAL of the instructor. Students may drop courses during REQUIREMENTS) The transcript will reflect both the first nine days of the semester without record. majors. All drops after the ninth day of class will result in a grade of “W.” Such a student has two academic advisors to assist in coordinating the programs, but it is the Total Withdrawal from the University responsibility of the student to notify the Office of Students who find it necessary to withdraw from all the Registrar at the time the decision is made to of their classes for the current semester must pursue two majors. complete a Total Withdrawal Request form. This form must be submitted by the published withdrawal Graduation dates. The withdrawal form and instructions are Prospective graduates are required to file an available online and in the Office of the Registrar. application for graduation with the Office of the Students who fail to attend class are subject to Registrar and pay the application fee during the administrative withdrawal. application period as outlined in the Academic Calendar. The application fee is nonrefundable and Declaring a Major non-transferable. Students must fulfill all academic All new undergraduate students are assigned to an (including Final Exams) and financial requirements academic advisor within the University College for in order to participate in Commencement exercises. advising. It is expected that a major be declared after the second semester of enrollment. A Declaration of The academic advisor, the department chairperson, Major form must be completed and filed in the and the dean will verify that degree requirements Registrar’s Office no later than the sophomore year. have been satisfactorily completed for graduation. Students must fulfill Academic Department Course substitutions or waivers must be submitted requirements prior to declaring a major. on a Substitution/Waiver Form and must be approved by the academic advisor, department Majors and Minors chairperson and the dean. The Registrar will certify A student must declare a major in the department of that all graduation requirements have been satisfied choice by the sophomore year. The major may be after receipt and review of the student’s final grades. changed at any time during the student’s academic 38 |Central State University

Applications for Graduation retained by the Registrar for one (1) academic Applications for Graduation are accepted at year. Students in this group who wish to re- beginning of the academic year preceding the apply for graduation for a subsequent semester student’s anticipated graduation date. A $20 may do so by submitting a letter of intent application fee is required (this fee can be charged to accompanied by the appropriate application fee. your account). The application fee is non-refundable Students who have not submitted an and non-transferable. All commencement regalia are Application for Graduation within the last year available for purchase at Senior Salute or Barnes & must complete a new Application, and pay the Noble Book Store. appropriate fee.

Applications are valid only for the academic year in Catalog for Graduation which they are submitted. The following steps and Students have a total of eight calendar years in minimum requirements must be satisfied in order for which to complete the degree requirements for a student to be considered as an applicant for graduation. Students who take longer than eight graduation: years from the date of initial enrollment to graduate will be subject to degree requirements of the current 1. Contact your academic advisor for a graduation catalog. evaluation. Release of Records/Transcripts 2. Submit a completed Application for The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of Graduation, Degree Check sheet and the $20 1974, as amended, govern the maintenance and application fee by the last day of final release of records/transcripts. A copy of these examinations for the Fall Semester. An regulations is available in the Office of the Registrar. incremented late fee will be accessed. The University will not release a copy of the Graduation Applications will be accepted student’s grades without the student’s permission, through the spring semester of the anticipated except where required by law. If a prior balance is graduation year with payment of the late fee owed to the University, the student’s transcript per the Academic Year. To participate in (official or unofficial) will not be released. The Commencement your application must be student must pay the prior balance before a transcript submitted by the date published in the will be issued (in accordance with CSU Finance Academic Calendar. Policy)

3. All course requirements must be completed by Residency the end of the Spring Semester. An Out-of-State student who feels that he/she 4. A minimum cumulative grade point average is qualifies as an In-State resident must complete a required for graduation. The actual requirement request to change residency status form and submit it to the Office of the Registrar. Supporting varies by degree earned and by major program documentation and verification is required. of study and will always be a 2.00 GPA or better. Students must check with their college In-state residency approval is neither retroactive nor and major department to determine their GPA automatic. All requests for residency changes, with requirements. supporting documentation, must be submitted to the 5. All outstanding financial obligations owed to Office of the Registrar no later than one month prior the University must be cleared by the date to the beginning of the semester for which the residency change is requested. published on the Graduation Application. Graduation Applications for candidates who do Out-of-State students who graduated from an Ohio not complete their requirements as planned, are high school may be eligible for Forever Buckeye 39 |Central State University

Residency status. Contact the Office of the Registrar • First Honors — Summa Cum Laude to students for more information. with cumulative grade-point averages of 3.80 or above. Recognition of Academic Achievement Dean’s List • Second Honors — Magna Cum Laude to The Dean’s List is compiled at the close of each students with cumulative grade-point averages semester and includes the names of all students who of 3.60 to 3.79. have a semester grade point average of at least 3.2 with a minimum load of 12 G.P.A hours for the • Third Honors — Cum Laude to students with academic period. cumulative grade-point averages of 3.20 to 3.59.

Honors Day Convocation ** Graduating seniors who meet other specified An Honors Day Convocation is held each Spring requirements qualify for all honors regardless of Semester to honor full-time students* who have full-time status. attained high scholastic standing, as follows: Veterans’ Affairs • Class Honors to students with cumulative grade The Veterans’ Affairs Office, located in the Office point averages of 3.20 to 3.49. of the Registrar, provides assistance and registration • College Honors to students with cumulative grade information for veteran students. Persons with point averages of 3.50 or above. questions related to Veterans Administration • Gold Cord Honors to graduating seniors with benefits, registration and study at the University cumulative grade point averages of 3.50 or above should contact the office. Students eligible for who have no “D”, “F”, “FZ” or “Z” grades or veterans’ benefits can visit the University website repeated courses. for updates on benefits, Veterans Education Program Transfer students are eligible for Honors if they have (VEP), and other special services. earned at least 24 semester hours at CSU and they Veterans are afforded the same privileges and meet the same criteria required of CSU students. assume the same obligations as other students at Freshman students who took classes during their Central State University. They should apply to the enrollment in High School are NOT considered nearest Veterans Administration office for a transfer students. certificate of eligibility. This certificate of eligibility NOTE: “W” grades will not be considered in for training must be presented at the time of determining full-time status for Honors recognition. registration to the certifying official.

• Freshman Honors are awarded to students with 12 Students receiving Veterans Benefits must abide by to 30 quality hours earned. all regulations in the Federal Benefits for Veterans • Sophomore Honors are awarded to students with and Dependents 1-S-1 Fact Sheet. (See also under 31 to 60 quality hours earned. REGISTRATION.) • Junior Honors are awarded to students with 61 to 90 quality hours earned. Veterans’ Regulations/Conduct Policy • Senior Honors are awarded to students with 91 or All students receiving federal benefits for veterans more quality hours earned. and dependents are obligated to follow regulations

Class and College Scholars are recognized at the of the Federal Benefits Program and those of the Annual Honors Day Convocation. University. The Registrar is the certifying officer. The following University regulations are applied: Graduation Honors Honors awarded to graduates at commencement are 1. All veterans are required to submit a copy of their DD 214. as follows:

40 |Central State University

2. All veterans are required to submit a copy of 9. Veterans’ benefits will be discontinued for their COE (Certificate of Eligibility). any veteran student who has been required 3. All veterans must be certified each semester. to withdraw. Recipients of Title IV and/or It will be the veteran’s responsibility to Veterans’ Educational Benefits will be notify the certifying officer in the Office of required to complete successfully a the Registrar of any changes in the Semester minimum of 12 credit hours per semester. A Class Schedule. Title IV student who must repeat a course 4. Veterans Affairs will not pay for courses that was originally paid with Title IV outside of a student’s academic requirement. monies will be required to pay for the repeat 5. All veterans are responsible for notifying the course with the student’s own funds. certifying officer of any repeated courses. 10. Students receiving VA benefits who repeat a 6. All veterans are required to alert the Office course three or more times may incur a debt of the Registrar when adding a course, with Veterans Affairs. dropping a course, or withdrawing from the University. Selective Service Registration 7. Any veteran receiving incomplete grades All male Ohio resident students’ ages 18 through 25 (“I”) during any semester must remove those must register with the Selective Service to qualify incompletes by the last day of the sixth week of the following semester enrolled (See also for In-State fees. To register log on to: www.sss.gov. under FINANCIAL AID AND THE The Out-of-State Surcharge will be assessed to those ACADEMIC PROGRAM-GRADING). students not registered with Selective Service at the 8. All veterans are responsible for notifying the time of registration. certifying officer of any transfer work.

41 |Central State University

DIVISION OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE Vice President, Mr. Curtis Pettis Lionel H. Newsom Administration Building, Room 119 Phone: (937)376-6207

The Division of Administration and Finance is The Game Room is the hub where students comprised of the following departments: Budget come after classes to “chill” and partake in & Financial Planning, Business Services & recreational activities. The Game Room has Capital Development, Auxiliary Services, Office pool tables, ping pong table, two 38” TV for of the Controller, Facilities Management, sporting and events and regular programming, andHuman Resources, and three 28” televisions for gaming. Students are required to provide their student ID, driver’s license, or state ID to check out the pool table Marauder Zone Bookstore-Barnes and equipment. Students are required to return all Nobles Bookstore equipment to the desk when they are finishing University Student Center, First Floor using them. Also, all equipment should be return Hours: Monday – Friday, 9:00am – 4:00pm in the same manner it was provided. Students Phone: (937) 376-6123 will be responsible for any damages that occurred while using the equipment. The Marauder Zone Bookstore is operated by This recreation room is open to all Central State Barnes and Nobles. As a full-service campus University students. store customers may find required textbooks and school supplies. Additionally, the campus store sells CSU Alumni items, CSU clothing, cultural SodexoMagic Dining Services gifts items, snacks, health and beauty aids, CSU General Manager, Mrs. Alisha Sampson glassware, as well as a wide range of University Student Center promotional and special order items. The Phone: (937) 376-6125 Marauder Zone Bookstore also has an on-line option, where customers are able to purchase Students must provide a valid Marauder Card or items and rent textbooks. While policy pay cash to dine in any of the campus eateries. statements are posted in the Bookstore, No exceptions are made to this policy. If a customers must retain and present receipts for student has lost or misplaced their ID (Marauder returns and refunds. Please visit our website for Card), they must visit the Marauder Card Office additional information at immediately to obtain a replacement. Cost for a www.centralstate.bncollege.com. replacement card is $25.00. Students will be unable to garner access. Students are allowed Game Room one entrance and exit per meal. Guests may pay University Student Center, First Floor at the door upon entrance to the cafeteria. Food Hours: Monday- Friday 7:00am – 11:00pm cannot be taken out of the cafeteria. Personal Saturday and Sunday 6:00pm – 11:00pm food/beverages containers are not permitted. Meals for students who are ill may be obtained

42 |Central State University

by submitting the proper form from the Director Saturday –Sunday 11:00am- of Residence Life to the General Manager of 7:00pm Campus Dining Services. Students are expected to dress appropriately in the cafeteria. Students WOW Cafe who enter the cafeteria not dressed appropriately Monday – Friday Noon – will be asked to leave and/or their name will be 11:00pm forwarded to the Dean of Students’ Office. Saturday – Sunday 6:00pm – 11:00pm The university’s contract with the dining services partner designates the dining partner as Commuter Plans the official on-campus caterer granting the The Gold Block Plan dining partner last rights of refusal. All catering  150 meals for $968.00; All-you-can-eat on campus must be provided by the authorized meal for only $6.45 per meal. caterer. Request for exceptions to this policy, must be submitted in writing to the Office of the The Maroon Block Plan Vice President for Administration & CFO. The  75 meals for $539.00; All-you-can-eat dining services partner offers a selection of meal meal for only $7.19 per meal plans to accommodate the student’s needs. The more meals purchased, the more saved! On campus students purchase meal plans To purchase a meal plan or for more information through the Office of Residence Life at the time a student can contact the Office of Residence of completing the housing application. Meal Life located in Foundation Hall II or by calling plans may vary according to the needs of the (937) 376-6386 or by visiting our website at individual student. Commuter students are permitted to purchase abbreviated meal plans www.centralstate.edu/services/dining. through the Office of Cash Management.

Hours of Operation Marauder Cafe Monday – Friday 7:00am-7:00pm

43 |Central State University

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Vice President/Chief Information Officer, Dr. Tonjia Coverdale DeLavallade Lionel H. Newsom Administration Building, Room 10 Phone: (937) 376-7007

Information Technology (IT) provides and maintains most of the technological resources Wireless Internet Connectivity for the entire campus community. IT web pages To protect the security and performance of the found at www.centralstate.edu/services/its have campus network, unauthorized wireless access information and advice on maintaining personal points are prohibited on the CSU computers, accessing services and federal laws campus. Unauthorized and improperly secured related to penalties for unauthorized duplication wireless access points can compromise the of copyrighted materials. security and performance of the CSU network. These devices provide easy access for MyCSU intruders to steal passwords, destroy data, and MyCSU is a portal that administrators, faculty, use University network and Internet resources and staff use to communicate with students. for unauthorized purposes. Additionally, when MyCSU also allows students to do the these types of devices are connected to the following: confirm financial aid award network, legitimate devices will begin to information, register for courses, add/drop experience connectivity issues resulting in slow courses, view midterm and final grades, view or unavailable services, including email, student financial information (i.e. balance due, network access, and printing. These devices can reimbursement status), view housing, student have serious repercussions in residential halls, employment information, and access University- computer labs, and offices. related news and information. The University strives to ensure that everyone A student can stay connected by visiting has a safe, secure, and fast network http://MyCSU.ces.edu. Students can obtain their connection. If an authorized device is connected username and password by contacting the to the campus network, CSU will immediately Helpdesk at 937-376-6476. shut down the network connectivity to the device and contact the respective owner. The network port will not be reactivated until such Getting Connected time that device is removed from the All Residence Halls are equipped with wireless network. CSU appreciates your assistance in and wired Internet access. Students should report ensuring that a safe, reliable network is available problems to their Resident Advisor or Residence for all of the campus community 24/7. Hall Coordinator. Wired Internet Connectivity All residence halls have Ethernet connections in Residence Hall Technology the rooms. There is one Ethernet port per Unauthorized Wireless Access Points Are room. To connect to the network, you need an Prohibited on Campus Ethernet cable (can be purchased at local stores or the campus bookstore) and your

44 |Central State University

computer. Simply connect your computer with The Marauder Card is a multipurpose the accompanying cable to the appropriate identification card. It is not transferable. It is the jack. Please contact your floor Resident Advisor official ID card for students, faculty, & staff at or Hall Coordinator if you have any problems. Central State University. Their status and official University identification number is Personal Electronic Equipment indicated on the front of the card. The ID card Information Technology only provides servicing provides access to a) use in the library, b) access for University information technology assets. IT to the residence hall, c) access to the weight and will not service or repair personal electronic cardio room in Beacom/Lewis Gymnasium, d) equipment belonging to the student including, admission to campus events, e) bookstore but not limited to: desktop or laptop computers, purchases, and (f) meals in campus dining tablets, smartphones, and gaming systems. facilities.

Telephone & Cable Services The photo on the identification card will last for Students are expected to bring a cellular four years. The back of the card contains a telephone with them to CSU. Telephone magnetic stripe which holds the student’s service is no longer provided to residential account information and access. There is also an hall rooms. ISO number under the barcode on the back of the card that is used to check out books at the Time Warner Cable library on campus. Each residential hall suite and/or room is equipped with Time-Warner cable television. If Marauder Card Rules/Regulations a student experiences difficulty with their cable The following statements outline the rules and service, please report the problem immediately regulations governing the Marauder Card: to the Hall Coordinator and include the 1. All incoming new students following information: (freshmen/transfer) will receive their 1. Name Marauder Card during New Student 2. Problem 3. Room Number & Building Orientation. The student’s picture will 4. Contact Phone Number be taken and must present a photo ID 5. Alternate Phone Number (valid driver’s license, state ID, military ID, or passport) prior to the picture will Residence Life will contact Time Warner Cable be taken. directly to schedule service appointments. Students should not contact Information 2. Graduate and professional students may Technology or Time Warner Cable to schedule obtain their Marauder Cards during the appointments. first week of the semester, after they have been registered for classes. Marauder Card Office Students taking professional classes will Lionel H. Newsom, Administration Building have their ID cards made at scheduled Lower Level times which are coordinated through the Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm Marauder Card Office by the student’s Phone: (937) 376-6064 department coordinator. Students MUST Fax: (937) 376-6148 present a picture ID (valid driver’s

license, state ID, military ID, or

45 |Central State University

passport) before their photos can be Lost or Stolen Cards taken. Report any lost or stolen cards to the Marauder Card office immediately at 937-376-6064. The 3. Students should carry their Marauder student’s meal plan will be frozen until a Card with them at all times as proof that replacement card has been issued. A student they are a CSU student. may replace their ID card at the Marauder Card Office anytime during regular business hours. 4. Lending or borrowing the Marauder The student will need to bring a valid driver’s Card, altering it in any way or failure to license, passport, or military ID for proof of present it when requested by a identification prior to the issuance of a new card. University official is a violation of The replacement fee for a student card is $25.00. University regulations and subjects both the lender and the borrower to Once an ID card is deactivated, that card cannot disciplinary action. The ID card will be reactivated. Students must pay the $25.00 for also be confiscated for attempted use by a new card. Attempting to use a lost and/or another individual and forwarded to the stolen card, for any purpose, will be in violation Dean of Students’ Office. of the Student Code of Conduct and could result in disciplinary action.

46 |Central State University

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY Chief of Police, Stephanie Hill Simpson Hall Police and Safety Hours: 24 hours, 7 days Phone: (937)376-6368 To report an incident: (937)376-5111 persons and property, the enforcement of the Police Department Authority laws of the State of Ohio, and the safeguarding All police officers of the Central State of the individual and collective rights of the University Police Department are state-certified citizenry. The CSU Police Department is Peace Officers having met all minimum authorized to disseminate rules and regulations requirements by the Ohio Peace Officers for the safety and welfare of the University’s Commission on Law Enforcement Officers students, employees, visitors and property. The Standards and Education. Following the CSU Police Department also enforces all general successful completion of the Basic Course of and criminal laws of the State of Ohio and such Peace Officers, each officer must pass a drug laws are declared to be in full force and effect test, a psychological evaluation and an intense within all areas under the jurisdiction of Central background investigation prior to their State University. It is the responsibility of all appointment. Their appointment authorizes the persons to comply with these laws. officers exercise their authority, including, but not limited to the power to arrest based on The CSU Police Department provides probable cause, the seizure and/ or confiscation comprehensive police service 24 hours a day, of stolen properly, illegal weapons, controlled seven days a week. All students, faculty and substances (including illicit alcoholic beverages) staff are obligated to promptly report all and the authorization to carry and lawfully use incidents of fraud and/or theft, and are strongly firearms, impact weapons, chemical agents and encouraged to report all criminal activities and other means of use of force. other emergencies by calling 911. Non- emergency calls should be made to (937) 376- Police personnel are employed for the purpose 5111, or may be reported in person. of carrying out the provisions of the state and the federal laws. As Central State University peace Vehicle Responsibility officers they are vested with all powers, Central State University assumes no privileges and immunities of Peace Officers in responsibility for the direct care and/ or the performance of their duties in accordance to protection of any vehicle or its content anytime the Ohio revised code, having jurisdiction on it is operated or parked in University property, and around campus and on and around any whether attended or unattended. The University property that the University owns, leases, rents, reserves the right to impound, immobilize, or and/or controls. The Peace Officers at the tow away any vehicle which is parked in a University has the right to issue citations and file manner dangerous to vehicular or pedestrian criminal charges in the court of jurisdiction for traffic, vehicles without an official decal or with violations of any state of federal laws, including an unauthorized or altered decal, or vehicles university traffic regulations. found to be in violation of any of the regulations set forth by university policy or state law. The Police Department Functions registered owner and /or operator will be The primary functions of the Central State responsible for any costs involved in towing, University Police Department are the immobilizing, and/or storing such vehicle. The preservation of public peace and order, the University assumes no liability for damage or prevention and detection of criminal activities loss to/from vehicle or its content while it is on and apprehension of offenders, the protection of

47 |Central State University

University property. Parking and operating of at the time the decal is retrieved from the CSU vehicles on campus without paper state Police Department. registration or permission (i.e. decal) form the Central State University Police department is violation of the regulations and is prohibited. Operating any vehicle in and unsafe manner is Reserved Parking Permits prohibited. Paid reserved parking spaces will be limited to the University’s President, Vice President, Parking Permit Policy Deans, Directors, and employee. “Reserved All students, faculty, staff, administrators, and Parking” is limited because of the limited visitors who operate or park a motor vehicle on number of total parking spaces campus-wide. In the Central State University campus shall order to receive a reserve parking permit register each vehicle driven with CSU Police additional documents may be required before the Department. Vehicle registration must be done request can be approved. One must contact the at the time of the initial student registration, or CSU Police Department for further information. the initial employment, or prior to visiting an on- campus location. If the vehicle is acquired later, Handicapped Parking Permits registration of the vehicle must be done prior to The CSU Police Department will not issue operating or parking the vehicle on the special parking decals for handicapped spaces. University campus. Visitor permits must be Vehicles parked in handicapped spaces must obtained through the CSU Police Department. display a state approved handicapped placard or The applicant must apply in person and present a license plate. If vehicles are parked in a current, valid state-issued picture driver license. handicapped space without proper display of the Proof of current financial responsibility (liability placard it will be subjected to ticketing or insurance) must be presented for each vehicle towing (at owner’s expense). Ohio traffic laws registered; the vehicle must have a current state state that parking privileges for persons with registered, with a current state sticker. The disabilities are designed for times ONLY when applicant must complete a vehicle form. If the the vehicle is bring operated by or for the vehicle is new and does not have a license plate immediate transportation of a person with a number, the vehicle cannot be on the University disability. An offense is committed under these property. The applicant must have a current circumstances when: registration with the state that the vehicle is 1. A person parks a vehicle displaying registered in. When a person receives new handicap license plates issued or a license plates notify the CSU Police department disabled parking placard in a parking within 45 days. Vehicle(s) must be registered space or area designated specifically for each year. persons with disabilities; 2. The person does not have a disability; Parking decal may be purchased at the Cash and Management Office prior to issuance of the 3. The person is not immediately decal. After purchase, the decal can be obtained transporting a person with a disability. by C SU Police Department. Employees have the option to select payroll deduction for parking People who violate handicap accessible parking permits. All traffic and parking related fee spaces or who misuse a disabled person’s and/or fines must be paid before a parking decal identification placard or license plates are can be obtained. subject to fines of up to $1,000 and/or up to fifty (50) hours of community service. Also, parking A permanent parking decal must be purchased a vehicle so as to block any disabled parking and obtained regardless of the individual’s can-access aisle is an offense. enrollment (one course or full load) or employment (part time or full time) status. A law enforcement officer may seize a Directions on how to affix the decal will be told Disabled Person Identification Placard if the

48 |Central State University

law enforcement officer believes that a specifically marked for parking. Legal parking offense was committed. If it is parking spaces are marked by parallel determined that probable cause for the seizure of yellow lines, one on either side of the the placard existed, the law enforcement agency parking place. All areas not specifically will return the placard to the Vehicle Titles and Registration Division. marked for parking are considered NO PARKING areas and subjects the Replacement Parking Permit (Decal) violators to “ticketing and towing.” In order to receive a replacement decal on a 2. Roads and Unmarked Spaces. No vehicle that has been disposed of, the current parking is allowed on roadways, parking decal must be removed from the vehicle. driveways, grassy areas or in access If the complete decal cannot be removed, drives unless specifically marked for replacement decals must be paid for at the Bursar’s Office. The receipt and a driver’s parking. No driving is allowed on license must be taken to the CSU Police sidewalks, in front of buildings, or on Department in order for one to obtain a grassy areas. replacement decal. 3. Reserved Parking. Reserved parking is designated signage or number painted in University Registration of Motorized Vehicles the parking space and is restricted on a Required 24 hour, 365 day per year basis. These Any motor-power (includes electrical) vehicle possessed or maintained by a student, faculty spaces are for those employees member, staff member or visitor may not be authorized to have reserved parking. driven or parked within the campus boundaries 4. Visitor Parking. Visitor parking is until it been registered (if appropriate) and the available at those parking areas appropriate parking decal has been affixed to the designated for visitors. Visitors must go vehicle in the proper manner as described in this to the CSU Police Department to receive booklet or on the decal. The registered decal owner/operator is responsible for all citations a visitor’s parking permit (at no cost). against the vehicle regardless of the operator at 5. Residents and Commuters. All the time of the violation. students are to purchase a parking permit. A separate decal must be purchased for each 6. Handicap Parking. Persons who are vehicle driven or operated on University physically handicapped may receive property. Each decal must be properly displayed special parking privileges, if authorized on the vehicle registered. No member of Central State University may register a vehicle for use by the State of Ohio, with a current state by any other person. Parking on the premises is issued placard, and a CSU parking a University-granted privilege. By registering a permit. Persons requiring temporary vehicle, a person agrees to abide by the parking privileges after an illness or injury must and traffic regulations. University- owned submit an official statement from their vehicles are exempted from this rule regarding medical doctor to the CSU Police registration and decal. Ignorance of the traffic Department for review by the Chief of and parking rules/regulations is no defense for a violation. Any violation may subject the vehicle Police. If approved, a special temporary to “ticketing” and/or towing of the vehicle. parking permit can be obtained from the police department at that time. This Parking Regulations temporary permit will not authorize 1. Parking is permitted only in parking in marked handicapped spaces. designated parking lots or other areas

49 |Central State University

7. Short-term. Loading and unloading (20 unattended because of mechanical breakdown or minute time limit). Short-term unloading problems. Failure to notify the Police in “NO PARKING” areas is permitted, Department may result in the citation and /or towing of said vehicle. Failure to remove the but permission must be obtained in vehicle from the campus within 24 hours may advance from the CSU Police result in towing of said vehicle at the owners Department or in accordance to areas expense. The following regulations apply: specifically marked “Loading Zone.” In 1. Any violation of rules regarding the use the absence of permission, vehicles are of motorized vehicles is subject to subject to citation and towing. immediate immobilization or tow away. 8. Traffic Signs. The absence of posted The owner of the vehicle will be responsible for the cost of the citation(s) signs will not constitute a valid excuse as well as the cost involved in removing, for violating the regulations set forth in impounding, and storing such vehicle(s). this document. All vehicles towed as a result of a 9. Stop Signs. All vehicles, including parking violation shall be at owner’s bicycles, are to obey all stop signs. expense No vehicles shall be towed 10. Speed limit. All vehicle operators are except under the direction and presence expected to exercise due caution on all of the CSU Police Department personnel. parts of the campus. With particular 2. Parking of motor homes, trailers, boats, regard for the safety of pedestrian or any vehicle on campus for purposes traffic, fifteen (15) miles per hour may of storage or habitation is not permitted. be considered an excessive rate of speed All vehicles not operated on a regular for the condition. basis must be removed from the parking 11. Right of way. Drivers should yield right lots within 48 hours. Any exceptions must be approved by CSU Police of way when entering a major thorough- Department or under emergency fare from a parking lot or loading zone. conditions by CSU Police Department. Pedestrians have the right of way at all times. Resolving Citations 12. Intersections and Crosswalks. All 1. Citations and /or a tow will be given to vehicles are to stop for pedestrians in vehicles in violation of traffic crosswalks and at intersections. regulations. Prolonged illegal parking in 13. Disabled Vehicles. The CSU Police an area may result in more than one Department must be notified citation given to a vehicle. CSU Police immediately if a vehicle is left in an area Department is no responsible for any damages done at the time of vehicle or unattended because of mechanical being towed. breakdown or problems. Failure to 2. Citations and tows must be resolved notify the CSU Police Department may within ten (10) working days (weekends result in the citation, ticketing and/or excluded) of the date of the citation towing at the owner’s expense. and/or tow as follows: Violations of any of the above listed parking  The fine shall be paid at the regulations, or state traffic laws subject the Bursar’s Office during business vehicle to be “ticketed” and towed. hours. If the fine is paid by money order, cashier’s check, or Towing and Impounding of Vehicles personal check, payment must CSU Police Department must be notified be made out to Central State immediately if a vehicle is left in an area or

50 |Central State University

University. The citation Appeal Form to the CSU Police Department number(s) must be indicated on Records/Traffic Division. the money order or check. Areas that negate an acceptable appeal are the following:  Take the receipt from the 1. Lack of knowledge of the University University’s Bursar’s Office to rules and regulations the CSU Police Department for 2. Inability to locate a legal parking space review by the Records/Traffic on the lot desired Division office personnel. 3. Overlooked posted area/lot signs  All citations and tows must be 4. Insufficient time to check another lot for parking resolved, either by payment of 5. Instructions by a non-police department fines or through the appeal employee to park in the location. process, within ten (10) working days of the date issued, Parking Permit Fees excluding weekends. Reserved $85  Visitors who violate parking Faculty/Staff $60 regulations are subject to tow. All Students $60 Citations may be paid at the Adjunct Professors $60 University Bursar’s Office or Multiple Vehicle Registration $60 mailed as indicated on the back of the violator’s copy of the

ticket. Parking/Traffic Fines Parking in a restricted area $75  If an individual is subject to Parking in a handicap zone $125 arrest for violation of state laws, all towing, storage and citation Parking in a reserved space $80 fees are the responsibility of the Parking within 10 feet of hydrant $100 owner/operator. The vehicle Parking along a yellow curb $100 will be towed to a non- University vehicle storage Parking in fire lane $150 facility. Parking or facing the wrong $75 Fines and penalties are an obligation to the direction University and must be paid unless waived by an Blocking a driveway, dumpster or authorized administrator of the University $100 utilities Department of Public Safety. Students will not Double fine be permitted to receive a diploma, transcripts, or Parking permit alteration for cost of any University services involving financial permit transactions until all traffic fees/fines are paid. Impeding Traffic $100 Failure to pay traffic and/or parking-related fees could result in a “HOLD” being by placed on No operator’s license/expired $75 any or all payment check(s) issued by the University for employees and students Others (CSU Police enforce all $80 Office traffic laws) Appeal of Citations Failure to register vehicle(s) $100 Tickets and tows may be appealed with the CSU

Police Department Records/Traffic Division. A ticket or tow may be appealed by submitting an Moving Violators-Fee Disregarding the signals of an officer $100

51 |Central State University

Speeding (over 15mph) $75 Anyone wanting this data may obtain such for Speeding (over 30mph) $100 the Central State University Police Department. Stop sign violation $75 Reckless operation $100 Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Policy & Improper backing $75 Campus Crime Security Act License plate illegal, obscured, or not displayed Title II of Public Law 101-542 The Student properly $80 Right-To-Know and Campus Security Act of Horn: improper or excessive use $75 1990, also known as the “Clery Bill” in memory st Excessive noise (loud stereo, muffler, or of Jeanne Clery, was enacted by the 101 United squealing tires) $75 States Congress and signed into law by One/no headlights $50 President George H.W. Bush on November 8, Removing traffic barricades $100 1990.

Criminal Awareness This law amended Section 485 of the Higher Crime Prevention is the anticipation, Education Act of 1965 by adding campus crime recognition and appraisal of a criminal risk and statistic and security reporting provisions for the initiation of some action to remove or reduce colleges and universities. The security it. If a crime is to be committed, the offender provisions were amended in 1992 by the must have the desire, ability and opportunity to Campus Sexual Assault Victim’s Bill of Rights commit the crime. Law enforcement can do little to require that schools develop policies to deal to remove the offender’s desire and ability to with sexual assault on campus and provide commit crimes, but together can remove the certain assurance to victims. Under the Act all element of opportunity. The temptation of prospective students and employees are entitled opportunity can be removed by taking a few to a copy of a school’s crime statistics for the simple precautions. three most recent calendar years and security policies. Current students and employees are to Some of the crime prevention programs offered be provided this information automatically. The to the community by the CSU Police Act was once again amended in 1998 to include Department is: “hate crimes and public police log”.  New Student and Employee Orientation The Campus Sex Crimes Prevention Act  Sexual Assault Awareness Section 1601 of Public Law 106-386 is a federal  Personnel Safety Awareness law enacted on October 28.2000, that provides  Building Survey for the tracking of convicted, registered sex offenders enrolled as students at institutions of If any group is interested in any of these higher education of working or volunteering on programs or an unlisted program, the CSU campus. It also amends the Jeanne Clery Police Department will set up a date and time for Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and your group. Contact the officer in charge of Campus Crime Statistics Act to require Crime Prevention (937) 376-6369 for additional institutions of higher education to issue a information. statement, in addition to other disclosures required under the Act, advising the campus Student Right-To-Know and Campus community where law enforcement agency Security Act (Public Law 101-542) information provided by a state concerning Consistent with the provisions of the Student- registered sex offenders may be obtained. These Right-to-Know and Security Act, Central State changes took effect on October 28, 2002, and University will make available to student, this notice became a requirement beginning with faculty and staff members information regarding the annual security report October 1, 2003. critical campus security issues. On a yearly basis the University develops and issues a The “Campus Sex Crimes Prevention Act” comprehensive report, which contains relevant amends the Jacob Wetterling Crimes Against data on campus safety and crime statistics.

52 |Central State University

Children and Sexually Violent Offender (FBI) to serve as the nation’s clearinghouse of Registration Act to require sex offenders already statistical information on crime. required to register in a state to provide notice, as required under state law, to each institution of Currently, states are responsible for gathering higher education in that state in which the data from the law enforcement agencies within person is employed, carries on a vocation, or is a their boundaries and forwarding UCR statistics student. It requires that state procedures ensure to the FBI. The FBI assembles, publishes, and that this registration information is promptly distributes the data to contributing agencies, made available to law enforcement agencies state UCR Programs and others interested in the with jurisdiction where the institutions of higher nation’s crime problem. education are located and that it is entered into appropriate State records or data systems. These In addition to reporting the incidents to the state, changes took effect October 28, 2002. These institutions of higher learning shall disclose by requirements are tied to state eligibility for October first of each year their campus statistics certain types of federal grant funding and must for the three previous calendar years. The be implemented through state law. categories that must be reported are same as those that must be reported to the state through Lastly, the Act amends the Family Educational UCR. The differences are as follows: Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) 1974 to clarify 1. No arrest is required to report data that nothing in that Act may be construed to 2. Student referrals to drug and alcohol prohibit an educational institution from counseling and to Judicial Affairs must disclosing information provided to the be reported, even if the referral was not institution concerning registered sex offenders by CSU Police Department. and requires the Secretary of Education to take 3. Incidents of possession of weapons, appropriate steps to notify educational drugs, and liquor must be reported. institutions that disclosure of this information is permitted. This amendment took effect on How to Call the Police Department October 28, 2000. When making a call to the police department, one must remain calm and give all pertinent The Department of Education is charged with information to the dispatcher. If this is a distress enforcing the provisions of this statute. Failure call, the dispatcher will need the caller to stay on to comply with the Act can result in the loss of the line until important details are received, Federal funding. which will be passed on to the officer assigned to the call. The officer will be in route to the Central State University Police Department location even though the caller might still be on provides the campus crime statistical data to the the line with the dispatcher. If an ambulance or public during normal business hours. For sexual fire truck is necessary the dispatcher will direct offender information, consult the Central State them to the location. Department of Public Safety’s Sex Offender Database http://records.csups.state.csu.us/so Emergency Call Boxes (Blue Lights) Search/default.cfm. Emergency call boxes have been placed at various locations on the University campus. Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) These call boxes are blue in color and are In 1920s, The International Association of labeled “Emergency”. Operation is easy. Push Chiefs of Police (IACP) envisioned the need for the red button and speak into the built in statistics on crime in the United States. A microphone, the call goes directly to Center committee was developed and initiated a communications in Xenia, Ohio where the CSU voluntary national data collection from law Police Department will be dispatched out to the enforcement agencies in 1930. Later that same location. These call boxes can be used to request year congressional approval was received which police assistance, escorts, and assistance with authorized the Federal Bureau of Investigation vehicle problems.

53 |Central State University

Protocol for Emergency Calls conducted. Verbal or anonymous incidents are When making emergency calls on campus use investigated by may cause the matter to be more 911non-emergency calls on campus use 937- difficult to process. At the conclusion of the 376-5111. investigation, the Chief of Police will review the report and notify the complainant in writing of Filing Incidents. the final results. To a file incident, submit The Chief of Police will review incidents against written correspondence to the Chief of Police. a CSU Police Department employee. A though You also can go to www.csupolice.edu to submit investigations of the allegations will be a comment

54 |Central State University

DIVISION OF STUDENT AFFAIRS AND ENROLLMENT MANAGEMENT

Vice President, Dr. Stephanie Krah University Student Center Suite 215 (937) 376-6387 Service-Protocol-Civility. Central State expects for all members of the university community to NORMAN E. WARD UNIVERSITY share in its commitment to academic honesty, CENTER personal integrity, and behavioral maturity. All The Norman E. Ward, Sr. University Center students are expected to cooperate in houses the following Student Affairs and maintaining high standards of personal conduct Enrollment Management offices: Admissions and social responsibility. Stated objectives and Office, Financial Aid Office, and University regulations governing student conduct are College. detailed in the Student Handbook and it is the responsibility of every student to become UNIVERSITY STUDENT CENTER knowledgeable of these regulations. The University Student Center houses the following Student Affairs and Enrollment Standards for the conduct of student life are set Management offices: Vice President for Student forth in the Student Code of Conduct, carefully Affairs and Enrollment Management, Dean of written and regularly reviewed by a committee Students, Career & Internship Services, Student of students, faculty, and staff members. Life & Development, Student Conduct and Community Standards, and Interfaith Campus Attendance at Central State University is a Ministries. This 85,000 square foot facility privilege and not a right and may be forfeited by contains the Marauder Zone Barnes and Nobles any student who does not abide by the Bookstore, the 500-seat cafeteria, the WOW regulations of the University or who is unwilling Café, a game room, and multiple meeting to adjust to the University environment through spaces. This center is the hub of student life here responsible conduct of high moral and ethical at Central State. standards. Thus, University officials reserve the right to terminate, for appropriate reasons and STANDARDS OF STUDENT CONDUCT through due process, the connection of any Central State University is committed to an student with the University. academic and community environment consistent with the University’s stated tenets of

55 |Central State University

to learn. In addition to school records and OFFICE OF ADMISSIONS personal attributes, aptitude and achievement Mr. Stephen Williams test scores can be helpful in predicting college Director of Enrollment Management performance and are considered with other Mr. Brandon Davis credentials in the application for admission to Assistant Director of Admissions Central State University. Norman E. Ward Sr. University Center Application Instructions Ground Floor (937)376-6348 Admissions applications can be completed online or in person. A nonrefundable fee of Central State University is committed to a policy $30.00 should accompany the application. of providing equal educational opportunity for all. In all matters, including admissions, the The applicant is responsible for the following: University adheres to a policy of nondiscrimination and welcomes applicants of 1. Completing the application for any race, creed, sex, age, handicap or national Undergraduate Admission. origin who wish to further their education. 2. Submitting the completed application and fee of $30 (in form of money order or All students admitted must subscribe to the cashier’s check) to the Office of Admission. University policies and procedures set forth in 3. Submitting the official high school/college the University Catalog and the Code of Conduct transcripts OR General Education Equivalency as stated in the Student Handbook. Ethical (GED) scores and diploma (if applicable). conduct is as intrinsic to the admission procedure as it is to all other aspects of university life. Misrepresentation of credentials Upon receipt of all the aforementioned items, will lead to forfeiture of student status and all the student will receive in writing, the status of accompanying privileges. the application.

The Central State University Board of Trustees reserves the right to make any changes or adjustments in fees and charges at any time as conditions or circumstances make the changes necessary.

College Preparation Standards

Central State University endorses the overall intent of improved academic competence of

Ohio high school graduates as set forth in the Undergraduate Admission Procedure recommendations made by the Advisory Commission on Articulation between Secondary Many factors are taken into consideration in the Education and Ohio Colleges. selection of a freshman class, and each candidate is viewed on an individual basis. The strength of Thus, on March 21, 1985, the Central State a student’s secondary preparation is an excellent University Board of Trustees approved the measure of a student’s readiness for college. following statement on admission: Effective Also of value are personal qualities, such as Fall 1986, 4 units English; 3 units Mathematics; maturity, intellectual awareness, and motivation 3 units Social Studies; 3 units Science; 2 units

56 |Central State University

Foreign Language (both of which must be in the same foreign language) are required. Criteria for Transfer Admission

Criteria for Undergraduate Admission All transfer applicants must meet the following criteria for admission to Central

State University: Students must meet the following criteria for admission to Central State University 1. Have a minimum cumulative grade 1. Have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale. point average of 2.2 on a 4.0 scale. 2. Submit official final high school Students with a GPA above a 2.5 transcript if, less than 45 transferable will be automatically admitted to quarter hours or less than 30 semester CSU based on their high school credit hours. transcript. 2. Students with a GPA between 2.2 and 2.49 are required to submit a Transient Students recommendation form from a teacher of a core academic area (i.e. Students in good standing in a recognized Math, English, Social Studies, or college or university, who wish to enroll in Science) courses at Central State University for one semester only, and expect to return to the High school graduates must meet the above original institution at the end of the semester, criteria. Applicants who do not meet the may be admitted as transient students. Transient above criteria will be evaluated on an students are not eligible for Central State individual basis. University financial aid funds. Their registration will terminate at the end of the semester. Transfer Students If, at the end of the semester an enrolled Central

State University transient student wishes to Applicants who have attended any other college remain at the University, the student must and/or university must have all official submit official transcripts from any other transcripts forwarded to the Admissions Office. colleges and/or universities attended and re-

apply for regular admission as a transfer student. Courses accepted for transfer credit are subjected to meeting the requirements of the selected major. Applicants with less than 45 Criteria for Transient Admission transferable quarter hours or less than 30 semester credit hours must submit an official All transient applicants must meet the final high school transcript. following criteria for admission to Central State University: Credits accepted from another institution are 1. Submit undergraduate admissions recorded on the student’s permanent academic application. record, but grades are not transferred to the 2. Submit letter of good standing from record. Only courses completed at Central State the Registrar of the home institution. University are included in the cumulative grade point average. Part-Time Students Students who have been dismissed for academic or disciplinary reasons from another post- Persons not wishing to pursue full-time study secondary school will not be considered for and not currently seeking a degree may be admission to Central State University until one classified as part-time and may enroll in from calendar year after the date of the dismissal. one to eleven hours per semester. Credit earned

57 |Central State University

as a part-time student may be applied to a degree 2. Original General Exam transcript program. accompanied by notarized translation if original is not in English Criteria for Part-time Admission 3. Original college transcript accompanied by notarized translation. Transcript should All part-time applicants must meet the reflect the duration and number of hours for following criteria for admission to Central each course (Transfer Students only). State University: 4. English Proficiency Test Scores/documents 5. Financial Affidavit forms 1. Submit undergraduate admissions 6. Two Letters of Recommendation application. 2. Submit official final high school transcript or GED scores. Criteria for International Student Admission 3. Submit all official college transcripts from previous colleges and/or In order for you to be considered for admission universities attended. to Central State University, you must follow the instructions below. As soon as items 1 through Senior Citizens 6 are received in the Office of Admissions, you will be informed of the admission

decision. Senior citizens (age 60 or older) may enroll in classes at Central State University free of charge 1- Official Application for “Audit” only. Such enrollment is made on a The enclosed application form must be space-available basis during the late registration completed fully in English. It should be period only. Senior citizens enrolling in classes typewritten or printed clearly in English. All are responsible for meeting listed course international students must apply as full-time prerequisites and for the payment of Special students and must specify a major. Your Course fees which may apply. application must be in our office by the

following deadlines: International Students Fall Semester (Starts in August) May 15 Central State University welcomes students from Spring Semester (Starts in January) October other countries and cultures that bring to the 1 campus direct contact with the rich heritages of other people and nationalities. In order to ensure consideration for admission, we recommend you apply by the deadline. It is International students should complete the to your advantage to supply all requested International Application forms for admissions information by the deadline. and return them to the Office of Admissions by the deadline. Students who are attending other When filling out the application, you should schools in the United States should not withdraw use your complete name and be consistent in and plan to come to Central State University its use. Please use the same order of your until they have received a definite notice of first name, middle name, and last name in all acceptance. your correspondence with Central State University offices. Any inconsistency in name The applicant is responsible for the following: order may prevent proper processing of your application. It is important to sign and date your application before mailing it out. 1. Original high school transcript of Secondary Cycle accompanied by notarized translation 2- Application Fee if original copy is not in English All applicants to Central State University are

58 |Central State University

required to submit a nonrefundable application requirement unless their native language is fee of $30 in US currency. Please make draft English. English proficiency is a university checks or money order payable to Central requirement that can be met through one of the State University. Fee waivers are not accepted following: from international applicants. TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign 3- Academic Records Language) - This examination is administered several times each year at many Official transcripts of all secondary schools centers throughout the world. Information and universities previously or currently attended about this test, including the places and the should accompany your application for exact dates at which you can take it, can be admission. A high school transcript is a record obtained by writing or calling: of all the courses/subjects you have completed and the grades (marks) attained for each class of the four years of study prior to graduation from TOEFL Educational Testing Services high school. Box 6154 Princeton, New Jersey 08541 An official transcript of the General Secondary USA School Examination administered by your Phone: (609) 771-7760 country must also be submitted with your high Fax: (609) 771-7765 school transcript and other documents. The minimum TOEFL score required is 500. Photocopies of original documents must have Please note that TOEFL is valid for two years the signature of the registrar and the seal must only. Students are urged to take this test at the be original and separate from the photographic earliest possible date. You must request that image. your scores be sent to the Office of Admissions at Central State University. Attested or "true" copies are not acceptable. All documents not issued in English by the officials A) SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test) signing them must be accompanied by A Total score of 790 or higher (in notarized English translation. All official Verbal and Math) is required documents must be received in our office by the provided that the verbal section is not deadlines outlined above. less than 500.

4- Educational Data Record Form B) At least one full academic year enrollment in a USA college or high Educational systems differ from one country to school provided that; another. Furthermore, some countries have more I) College: student has successfully than on educational system. Please complete the completed 36-quarter or 24-semester form to show the educational system in your credit hours of college level courses country and your personal academic history. (remedial courses are not accepted). Failure to submit this form may delay the II) High School: Student has processing of your application. completed /at least 12th grade schooling and successfully passed the 5- English Proficiency Requirements 12th grade English college prep unit. ESL courses are not accepted. If you It is essential that you, as an international graduated from a USA high school, applicant, be proficient in the English language. you are required to take the ACT or The ability to understand, speak, read, and write SAT at least once. in English effectively is essential to a successful academic career. No student is exempt from this

59 |Central State University

6- Financial Support College Credit Plus (CCP) Central State University does not guarantee

any kind of scholarship or financial assistance The College Credit Plus Program at Central to international students. Therefore, it is State University provides eligible middle and mandated that students show proof of financial high school students multiple pathways to earn support. Estimated expenses for the academic both high school and college credits for FREE year 2017-2018 are as follows: CCP is open to Ohio students in grades 7

through 12 in public, community and non-public Tuition $ 8,096.00 middle and high schools. Its purpose is to Room & Board $ 9,934.00 expose students to rigorous academic options Books beyond the high school classroom. &Supplies $ 1,700.00 Personal Funds $ 1,700.00 BENEFITS Total $ 21,430.00

 Earn transferable college credits while This amount does not include travel expenses to in school. and from the United States. It is calculated on  Achieve reduced time to college degree. full -time basis for two-semester academic year.  Take up to 30 college credits per Tuition and fees must be paid at the time of academic year, excluding summers. registration for courses. Room and Board fees  Attend classes at your school or at are due at the beginning of each semester. No Central State. exceptions are made for these requirements.  Take courses taught by approved CSU Students must have adequate finances to cover faculty and/or teachers at your school. all expenses for the entire time that is required to  Receive academic and social support. earn the degree.  Have access to smaller student-faculty ratio. Students with a family should budget  Earn automatic admission to Central approximately $4,000 per year for a spouse and State with full-time status, based on $2,000 per year for each child. Please note that admission eligibility. tuition and fees are subject to change. Your  Receive certificate of achievement first month in the United States demands more upon successful completion. financial outlay than any other single period. An  No application and registration fees additional $1,000 should be available to meet required. these expenses. ELIGIBILITY The financial forms are included with the application in this packet and are required before  Public and private school students in an I-20 (the form required to obtain an F-1 grades 7-12 who are enrolled in a student visa) is issued. International students general or college preparatory must complete a financial sponsorship form curriculum. including bank verification of funds, the sponsor  Minimum cumulative grade point may be the student, if he/she has personal funds, average of 2.2 on a 4.0 scale. a relative, organization or government, either foreign or American. FLEXIBLE SCHEDULING

7- Two Letters of Recommendation  Face-to-face Recommendation letters should be from  Online faculty or administrators who are familiar with  Weekend your academic and personal achievements.

60 |Central State University

Readmission awarded the aligned course(s) and credits for the AP exam area(s) successfully completed. A student whose enrollment is disrupted for 2. General Education courses and credits more than one academic year and one term, received will be applied towards graduation excluding summer, is required to apply for and will satisfy a general education readmission prior to registering for classes. requirement if the course(s) to which the AP area is equivalent fulfill a requirement. Students applying for readmission and who have 3. If an equivalent course is not available for the attended any other college and/or university, AP exam area completed, elective or area after separation from Central State University, credit will be awarded in the appropriate must follow the transfer criteria. Students are academic discipline and will be applied required to submit official transcripts of all towards graduation where such elective credit college-level work completed since separation options exist within the academic major. from the university. A nonrefundable 4. Additional courses or credits may be application fee of $20.00 must accompany the available when a score of 4 or 5 is obtained. application. Award of credit for higher score values varies depending on the institution and academic discipline. Advanced Placement 5. In academic disciplines containing highly The State of Ohio, working through the dependent sequences (Sciences, Technology, University System of Ohio, has initiated polices Engineering and Mathematics – STEM) to facilitate the ease of transition from high students are strongly advised to confer with school to college as well as between and among college/university advising staff to ensure Ohio’s Public colleges and universities. they have the appropriate foundation to be Beginning in the Fall term 2009: successful in advanced coursework within the sequence. 1. Students obtaining an Advanced Placement (AP) exam score of 3 or above will be

61 |Central State University

CENTAL STATE UNIVERSITY STUDENT HANDBOOK

formula calculates your Expected Family Contribution (EFC), an amount used to determine OFFICE OF FINANCIAL AID a student’s eligibility to receive certain need-based aid. The Office of Financial Aid does not Mrs. Sonia Slomba automatically renew your financial aid, as your EFC Director of Financial Aid is recalculated each year when your FAFSA is Mrs. Laverne Wallace processed. Assistant Director of Financial Aid Cost of Attendance at CSU Norman E. Ward Sr. University Center Ground Floor The cost of attendance at CSU for an academic year (937)376-6579 (two semesters) is based on the assumption that a www.centralstate.edu/financialaid student will be enrolled full-time (12 to 18 credit

hours) each semester. The 2017-2018 budget for Central State University offers financial aid to all students is shown below to assist you and your eligible students based upon financial need and parent(s) in estimating your cost of education. academic standing. Central State University utilizes the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to determine the financial aid applicant’s eligibility for grants, loans, and federal work study. You may access the FAFSA online at www.fafsa.ed.gov. The priority deadline to receive full consideration for student aid for new and continuing students is January 31st. Students selected for verification must submit all their documents by April 15.

Award Notification Each year students are required to complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to be considered for most types of financial aid. Students may accept or decline any portion of the financial 2017-2018 In-State Student aid award package by emailing the Financial Aid /Reciprocity Office. All aid offers are contingent on the availability of federal, state, and institutional funds Tuition and fees $ 6,246.00 and the student’s continued eligibility. Room and Board $ 9,934.00 Books and Supplies $ 1,200.00 You can view your financial aid award online via Transportation $ 450.00 your MyCSU account. You should maintain a file Miscellaneous/Personal $ 1,500.00 containing all financial aid correspondence and Loan Fees $ 100.00 information, as well as all of your account TOTAL $ 19,430.00 statements. This will assist in answering any questions that might occur in the future. 2017-2018 Out-of-State Tuition and fees $ 8,096.00 Room and Board $ 9,934.00 Financial Need Books and Supplies $ 1,500.00 Transportation $ 900.00 Aid from most of the programs discussed in this Miscellaneous/Personal $ 1,500.00 catalog is awarded on the basis of financial need. Loan Fees $ 100.00 When you apply for federal student aid, the information you report is used in a formula TOTAL $ 21,730.00 established by the Department of Education. The

62 |Central State University

CENTAL STATE UNIVERSITY STUDENT HANDBOOK

Budgets are subject to change, please check with example, if you enroll for six hours, some aid for the Office of Financial Aid for current that semester may be reduced to one-half the amount information. of aid for which you would be eligible as a full-time student. Students receiving loans must be enrolled a ***NOTE: Students are only billed for tuition, fees, minimum of 6 credits. room, board, and health insurance. Students who Adjustments to Financial Aid Award live off campus will not be charged for room and board. Also, full-time students who have valid health insurance are able to waive the university health Verification insurance and have these charges removed. Part- Students are sometimes selected by the Department time students are not charged for the health of Education for a process called verification. insurance. All remaining costs illustrated in the cost Verification is a process used to ensure that students of attendance (i.e. transportation, books and are getting the proper amount of financial aid they supplies, miscellaneous) are all amounts that are eligible to receive. To complete the verification students should budget for out of pocket. process, students and parents are required to submit documentation supporting the information they used to complete the FAFSA application via an online The Financial Aid Award process. Once verification is complete, if there is a change in the student’s EFC, their financial aid How Financial Aid is awarded: The Office of award will be adjusted to accommodate the Student Financial Aid has developed a philosophy of necessary changes. Students can review their awarding various types of aid to students that is MyCSU account for any adjustments made to their designed to meet several objectives given the Financial Aid award. resources available. The objectives are: Over Awards and Aid Reductions

1 Meeting the needs of as many students as possible. Receipt of outside awards and/or resources will 2. Awarding each student, the best combination of result in a review of your financial aid package. This funds available. ensures that no over-awarding of federal or state 3. Awarding the total amount of funds available funds has been made. Over awards are usually the during the award period. result of the student receiving aid that the Financial 4. Awarding funds according to donor Aid Office was not aware of when it completed the specifications. student’s financial aid package and/or processed a loan application for the student.

Awarding Aid on the basis of Hours Enrolled When the total of all aid received by the student exceeds the student's cost of attendance budget, During the academic year, your financial aid award awards in the package will be adjusted (cancelled or will be based on the number of hours for which you reduced) in order to eliminate the over award. are registered. Unless the student has indicated Federal Work-Study awards and loans will be otherwise, it is assumed that the student will be reduced before any reduction is made to scholarship enrolling as a full-time (minimum of twelve credit or grant awards hours) degree seeking student each semester. The award notification letter outlines the exact types and Students can have their financial aid award reduced amount of aid to be received for each period of due to, but not limited to, 1) no remaining unmet enrollment during the academic year. need, 2) reduction in hours enrolled,3) loss of eligibility for a particular award, and 4) withdrawal For those students who are enrolled less than full- (including non-attendance) from class(es). time, all affected aid will be reduced. Other aid (i.e., state grants or outside full-time scholarships) that Withdrawals require full-time attendance may be cancelled. For Withdrawals from the university:

63 |Central State University

CENTAL STATE UNIVERSITY STUDENT HANDBOOK

fails to meet the terms and conditions of the loan. Official Withdrawal: A student who is registered For instance, a borrower who is 270 days late on a for classes can make the decision to withdraw from federal education loan is considered to be in default. all classes during a specific term. If the student When a borrower is in default the loan becomes due received Federal financial aid the University is in full immediately and the lender may pursue more required by Federal regulation to calculate the aggressive collection techniques, such as sending the amount of Federal funds the student has earned in a account to a collection agency or filing suit against term at the point they withdrew. This process is the borrower. If you default on a loan, the university, known as “Return of Title IV Funds“(R2T4).The the holder of the loan, the state government and the amount of funds that are earned by the student is federal government can take legal action to recover based on a percentage of the number of days during the money, including garnishing your wages and the semester the student completes. Funds that are withholding income tax refunds. Defaulting on a determined not to have been earned by the student government loan will make you ineligible for future are then returned to the Department of Education federal financial aid, unless a satisfactory repayment and any balance would then be owed to the schedule is arranged, and can affect your credit University. rating. There are various repayment options available to Unofficial Withdrawal: Students who do not pass borrowers. Please visit studentloans.gov to review at least one class during a given term are determined the list of available repayment options. to have “unofficially withdrawn” from the University. These students will have their R2T4s Change in Financial Situation completed per Department of Education guidelines.

This requires that the calculations be completed Your family’s financial situation may change after using either 50% completion percentage or a you submit your FAFSA. In the event of a student’s last date of documented academically substantial change in your family circumstances related activity. (such as a loss of employment or the death of a parent), you should notify the Office of Financial Z Grades Aid immediately to request a re-evaluation and Students earn a Z grade if they have registered for a possible adjustment to your award. You must class and the instructor determines that the student complete an appeal. Your appeal must describe the had not begun attendance. Students receiving a Z change in detail, specifying the changes in dollar grade will have their total hours adjusted in the amounts. Any adjustment in your aid award is Financial Aid Module to exclude hours for which a contingent upon your eligibility according to Z grade was entered. Federal regulations require that program regulations and the availability of funds. to be eligible for financial aid a student’s attendance The Special Circumstances Appeal form is available must be verified. No financial aid can be disbursed online at for those hours in which attendance cannot be www.centralstate.edu/prospects/financial_aid confirmed. For example, a student who is enrolled for 15 hours and receives a Z grade in a 4 hour class Federal Work Study (FWS) would have their financial aid adjusted to 11 hours.

This would take the student below full-time The Federal Work-Study Program involves a part- attendance and adjustments to the Federal Pell Grant time job on campus which gives the student an and any affected aid would have to be made. This opportunity to gain work experience and earn extra adjustment could result in the student owing a money to help meet educational expenses. Student balance to the University. positions can be in a variety of areas such as

administrative services, student activities and lab Default assisting. Students may visit Career & Internship Services in order to apply for open positions A loan is in default when the student borrower fails Students are not permitted to work more than 20 to pay several regular payments on time or otherwise hours per week while classes are in session. The

64 |Central State University

CENTAL STATE UNIVERSITY STUDENT HANDBOOK student may work up to 40 hours per week when • Know the deadlines for submitting classes are not in session at the discretion of the applications for each of the financial aid supervisor. To be determined eligible, 1) The student programs available. must complete the FAFSA by the priority deadline, • Know the cost of attending the institution 2) Must demonstrate financial need, as determined and the school’s refund policy. by the FAFSA application, and 3) For returning • Know the criteria used by the institution to students, maintain a minimum grade point average select financial aid recipients. of 2.0. Funding is limited and there is no guarantee • Know how the school determines your for placement. financial need. • Know what resources (such as parental contribution, other financial aid, your assets, etc.) are considered in the calculation of Financial Aid Payments to Students your need. • Know how much of your financial need, as

determined by the institution, has been met. Federal Loan funds will not be credited to your • Request from the Office of Student account until you have completed and signed a Financial Aid an explanation of the various Master Promissory Note (MPN), and completed programs in your student aid package. If you Loan Entrance Counseling. Scholarships, grants, and th believe you have been treated unfairly, you loan funds are disbursed to your account on the 14 may request reconsideration of the award day of the term pending confirmed attendance. which was made to you. Federal Work Study (if earned through on-campus • Know what portion of the financial aid you employment) is received in the form of a paycheck received must be repaid and what portion is every two weeks beginning approximately four grant aid. weeks after you begin campus employment for the • Know what the interest rate is, the total hours worked. Other funds that may be listed on the amount that must be repaid, the pay back award letter, such as outside scholarships, are procedures, the length of time you have to credited to the account upon receipt. For first-time repay the loan, and when repayment is to borrowers, there is a 30-day delay in the begin. disbursement of their financial aid. • Know how the school determines whether

you are making satisfactory progress, and Book Advances what happens if you are not.

• Know that the Department of Public Safety Books are an out-of-pocket expense unless the provides for all interested students and amount of the approved financial aid is greater than parents a leaflet entitled “Safety, Health, and the amount of direct charges. Law Enforcement Information” in accordance with the Crime Awareness and A book advance is an advance to a student on their Campus Security Act of 1990. financial aid refund for the purpose of purchasing • Know that the Office of the Dean of books and other school related supplies from the Students provides the “Student Handbook” bookstore. The maximum amount for book advances which details the special facilities and is $750, if eligible. services available to handicapped students.

Student Rights Student Responsibilities

You have the right to: It is your responsibility to: • Know what financial aid is available, • Review and consider all information about including information on all federal, state, the school’s program before you enroll. and institutional financial aid programs. • Complete all application forms accurately and submit them on time to the right place.

65 |Central State University

CENTAL STATE UNIVERSITY STUDENT HANDBOOK

• Pay special attention to and accurately • Federal Work Study: Money that is earned complete your application for student hourly and may be paid bi-weekly (if the job financial aid. Errors can result in long is on campus). delays in your receipt of financial aid. Intentional misreporting (misrepresentation) Student Aid and Scholarships at CSU of information on application forms for

federal financial aid is a violation of the law and is considered a criminal offense subject Federal Grants to penalties under the U.S. Criminal Code. • Return all additional documentation, Federal Pell Grant verification, corrections, and/or new Description and Term: A direct grant from the information requested by either the financial federal government through CSU awarded to aid office or the agency to which you undergraduate students demonstrating financial submitted your application. need. • Read and understand all forms that you are Application: Complete a Free Application for asked to sign and keep copies of them. Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). • Accept responsibility for all agreements you Selection: Based upon a student’s Estimated sign. Family Contribution (EFC). • Notify the lender of changes in your name, address, and enrollment status. Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity • Perform the work that is agreed upon in Grant (FSEOG) accepting a federal college work-study Description and Term: A federal grant awarded award. to full-time students with exceptional financial • Know and comply with the deadlines for need. application or re-application for aid. Application: Complete Free Application for • Know and comply with your school’s refund Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). procedures. Selection: Federal Pell Grant eligible students • Know your responsibility to read and adhere who meet the priority deadline are considered to the Office of Financial Aid Satisfactory first. Funding is limited. Academic Progress Standards (SAP). Loans Types of Financial Aid Federal Parent Direct Loans (PLUS) Description and Term: Loans available to The Student Financial Aid Office at Central State parents for dependent undergraduates. University offers four basic types of financial aid: Repayment begins 30 days after disbursement, • Grants: Grants are considered gift aid and unless deferred through the Department of do not have to be repaid. Most grant aid is Education. Interest Rates are fixed for all new based on some type of need-based eligibility PLUS Loans at a rate of 6.41%. requirement. Maximum amounts: Parents may borrow amount • Scholarships: Funds that are awarded to up to the cost of education per year per eligible students, and are based on students meeting dependent student. particular criteria. Scholarships may be Application: Complete Free Application for need or merit based. Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) • Loans: Low-interest funds that are www.FAFSA.ED.GOV and Parent PLUS loan borrowed and must be repaid six months application www.STUDENTLOANS.GOV. after borrower ceases to be enrolled at a Selection: Credit worthy parents of post-secondary institution at least half-time. undergraduate students. In accepting a loan, students need to be aware of the repayment implications. Subsidized Federal Direct Loans Description and Term: Need-based loan borrowed through federal government.

66 |Central State University

CENTAL STATE UNIVERSITY STUDENT HANDBOOK

Repayment begins six months after borrower academic merit, financial need, and/or other ceases to be enrolled at least half time or donor specifications. graduates. The government pays the student’s Application: Contact Institutional Advancement interest while student is enrolled in college at Office. least half-time. Once in repayment, interest applies. Student Employment Maximum amounts: Undergraduates: 1st year Federal Work-Study (FWS) $3,500; 2nd year $4,500; 3rd year and 4th year Description and Term: Part-time jobs on $5,500 campus. Application: Complete Free Application for Eligibility: Date the FAFSA is completed, Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at financial need, and minimum grade point www.FAFSA.ED.GOV; Complete Entrance average of 2.0. Counseling and Master Promissory Note at Application: Complete Free Application for www.STUDENTLOANS.GOV . Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Selection: Based upon a student’s EFC. Salary: Will be at least the current federal minimum wage. Students awarded Federal Work Study are not Unsubsidized Federal Direct Loans guaranteed employment. Description and Term: Loan available to all Funding is limited. students regardless of need or income. The terms are similar to the Subsidized Direct Loan except Satisfactory Academic Progress for the borrower is responsible for paying all of the interest. Unlike the Subsidized Federal Direct Financial Aid Loan Program the borrower can make monthly or quarterly interest payments or “capitalize” the Federal financial aid funds are awarded with the interest. “Capitalizing” means the lender will understanding that students will make progress add accrued interest to the principal while the toward their chosen degree. Central State borrower is enrolled in school. Repayment University, as directed by the U.S. Department of begins six months after borrower ceases to be Education, has established Standards of enrolled at least half time or graduates. Satisfactory Academic Progress that students must Application: Complete Free Application for meet in order to receive Title IV student aid. Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at www.FAFSA.ED.GOV Complete Entrance Standards of Satisfactory Academic Progress apply Counseling and Master Promissory Note at to the following types of federal financial aid: www.STUDENTLOANS.GOV Federal Pell Grant, Federal Supplemental Selection: All eligible applicants receive aid. Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG), TEACH Grant, Federal Work-Study, Federal Direct Loans, Federal Graduate PLUS Loan, and Federal Parent Scholarships PLUS Loan. Institutional Scholarships Description and Term: Institutional scholarships What are the standards of Student Academic include band grants, choir grants, ROTC grants, Progress that I am expected to meet? athletic grants, Freshman Scholarship, Upper Class Scholarship, and Presidential Leadership Undergraduate Student Standards and Service Award Scholarship. The Standards of Satisfactory Academic Progress Application: Each department will have their for undergraduate students has two measures: own application and selection process for the qualitative and pace. scholarships listed above. Qualitative Measure Private Donor Scholarship Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA): Description and Term: Private donor As a student, you will know if you are meeting SAP scholarships are awarded to students based on 67 |Central State University

CENTAL STATE UNIVERSITY STUDENT HANDBOOK requirements based on your cumulative GPA. The Yes. SAP can affect you as a Transfer Student. required GPA to maintain SAP is a 2.0. Credit hours accepted by CSU will be included in the maximum time frame towards completion of a Pace Measure degree. Completion Rate Requirements (Pace): You must successfully complete at least two-thirds What if I have not attended Central State for (67%) of your total cumulative credit hours over one semester, will my past credits be attempted1. considered towards SAP? Yes, all prior credits will be considered in Student are required to complete their degree at determining SAP for students who return to CSU Central State University within one and a half times after one or more semesters of absence. the length of their academic program (150% of the published length of the educational program). For If I change my major will those credits be instance, a student typically has six years to reviewed for SAP? complete a four-year degree. However, General education requirement credits will be consideration is given to the student’s enrollment considered in determining your SAP. However, for status i.e. part-time and full-time. students who change majors, credits attempted and grades earned from a previous major do not count What happens if I don’t meet the SAP toward the new major and will not be included in the requirements? SAP determination. If you are not meeting one and/or both of the measures of SAP, your financial aid will be What grades are calculated when determining suspended. SAP? ALL of them. Can I appeal a SAP decision? Yes. You have the right to appeal if you are How does SAP apply to graduate students? experiencing extenuating circumstances. Appeal Graduate students must also meet standards of forms are available online. Satisfactory Academic Satisfactory Academic Progress with the exception Progress Appeals Committee (SAPAC) meetings are of a required 3.0 GPA. held on the third Thursday of each month. Appeals are reviewed in the order received. Appeals must be SAP and Reinstatement of Aid received no later than the first Thursday of the The Satisfactory Academic Progress Appeals month to be reviewed at that month’s meeting. Committee may approve a student’s appeal based upon the academic plan developed by the academic Satisfactory Academic Progress Appeal advisor and the student. In this case, the student will Procedures not be required to meet the SAP standards set forth At the end of spring semester each year, the in the policy, but instead must follow the academic academic records of all students who are receiving plan. or applying for federal financial aid will be reviewed. Those students who fail to meet the Once a student fails to follow the academic plan Standards of Satisfactory Academic Progress will be provided by the academic advisor, the student must sent a letter notifying them of their status. This letter do the following in order to be eligible for financial will also outline steps students can take to maintain aid: Complete a full-time equivalent term (12+ or restore their eligibility. credits) with a 2.0 GPA without the use of federal funds. A student may complete multiple part-time Can SAP affect me if I am a Transfer Student? terms with a 2.0 GPA to achieve the full-time equivalence in credit hours. 1 The number of credits that must be earned is based upon the number of hours attempted and the appropriate enrollment status. Even periods of enrollment when you do not receive federal assistance will be counted in the evaluation of satisfactory academic progress.

68 |Central State University

CENTAL STATE UNIVERSITY STUDENT HANDBOOK

serves to support students in selecting and/or changing their majors, scheduling courses, and UNIVERSITY COLLEGE supporting continuing freshmen who find Dr. Gene Moore themselves academically at-risk (on probation or re- Executive Director admitted to the university following a period of Ms. Karen Garmon, Administrative Coordinator academic suspension). Academically at-risk Norman E. Ward Sr. Bldg., 1st Floor freshmen work closely with their academic advisors (937) 376-6419 to achieve good academic standing and to complete their programs successfully. The University College (UC) is a student-centered unit charged with providing the structure and support needed to enable all first-time freshmen and transfer students with fewer than 31 semester hours to successfully transition first into Central State, and then into the college of their declared major. It provides programs for students to learn the skills, habits, and dispositions they need to achieve academic success. It provides learning and living experiences for all first-time students regardless of their academic preparation when entering Central

State. The University College offers a number of programs and services to support student academic success. These services are available to all students Learning Skills Center (LSC) st but are especially designed to help new and Norman E. Ward Sr. Bldg., 1 Floor continuing students who may be experiencing (937) 376-6247 difficulty with particular courses or who may need additional help with developing their learning skills. The Learning Skills Center provides a variety of The UC provides a comprehensive and integrative programs and services for all students but has major approach towards academic success for all students. responsibility for supporting the academic success of The UC is designed to help students make a smooth new incoming freshmen. These programs and transition to the University and provides an array of services include learning skill development and support services to help them schedule and complete tutorial programs to help students successfully courses and graduate in the shortest time possible. complete their current courses. The LSC offers peer- The University College is organized into three units: tutoring services for all students. There is 1:1 and group tutoring available for over 20 courses. Students are assigned a peer tutor who works with Office of Academic Advising and them on a daily/weekly basis. Students may be Assistance (OAAA) referred to the LSC by an advisor, an instructor or Mrs. LaKeysha Smith, Director they may schedule their own participation. The staff Norman E. Ward Sr. Bldg., 1st Floor also provides advising services to new freshmen (937) 376-6354 who may need additional academic support.

The Office of Academic Advising and Assistance Special tutoring services are available at the end of helps first-year and transfer students with fewer than each academic term to help students prepare for final 31 credits in the development of educational plans exams. and goals. Through communication and information exchanges with an advisor; students can maximize Office of First-Year Experience (OFYE) their educational potential. Mr. Mortenous A. Johnson, Coordinator

Norman E. Ward Sr. Bldg., 1st Floor Academic advising is an integral component of the Phone (937) 376-6553 educational process at CSU. Hence, OAAA also

69 |Central State University

CENTAL STATE UNIVERSITY STUDENT HANDBOOK

The Office of First-Year Experience (OFYE) TRIO/STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES provides innovative and purposefully crafted (SSS) programs and services for all first-year and transfer Dr. NseAbasi Ekpo students with less than 31 credit hours. This office Director integrates varied resources and collaborates with Halle Q. Brown Library, Lower Level Room 12 Academic Affairs to ensure students have a solid Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm educational foundation coupled with a rich collegiate Phone: (937) 376-6182 experience. OFYE’s initiatives and institutional collaboration with various units (Career Services, Global Education, Academic Empowerment and Access, Student Leadership Development; and CSU- Dayton to name a few) serves to strengthen students’ foundational year; and serves as a catalyst for institutional retention. These include:

First Year Seminar (FYS) The Central State University TRiO/Student Support Services (SSS) program is federally funded through FYS 1101 is required for all first-year students and a grant from the U.S. Department of Education to transferring students with fewer than 31 credit hours. assist disadvantaged students to succeed in college. The primary goal of this course is to help first-year The goal of TRiO/SSS is to increase the college students make a successful transition to university retention, persistence, and graduation rates of its life. Topics include CSU’s history and traditions, participants and to help them make the transition study skills, values, time management, financial from one level of higher education to the next. literacy, teamwork, and civic engagement. The course is organized to provide for traditional TRiO/SSS provides eligible students an additional classroom settings, a number of general sessions layer of support as they matriculate toward focusing on issues of universal importance and graduation. This support consists of needs active participation in the university’s convocation assessment, personalized and individualized program. This course also provides new students academic advising, academic coaching, study and with the opportunity to learn how to navigate the learning skills development, grant aid, cultural university system and maximize the use of excursions, and assistance with gaining admission to university resources (departments, faculty, and graduate or professional school. CSU students can staff). be accepted into TRiO/SSS by meeting one or more of the following criteria: FYS 1102 is required for all first- year students who are placed on academic probation after the first  Be a first generation college student semester. This course is designed to help students (neither of whose natural or adoptive with goal setting, time management, reading parents did not receive a bachelor’s comprehension, study skills, and reflection. The goal degree) of this course is designed to re-develop a successful  You are from a family with limited income academic plan. based on federal financial aid guidelines  Have a documented disability

Enrollment  Enrollment is open to any student who is a citizen or national of the United States or meets the residency requirements for Federal student financial assistance.  Be enrolled or accepted for enrollment at CSU in the next academic term.

70 |Central State University

CENTAL STATE UNIVERSITY STUDENT HANDBOOK

 Obtain and fully complete the Enrollment  Classroom and Residential Hall Application. Presentations  Meet with a TRiO/SSS Advisor for a Needs  Relaxation Room: A room that provides an Assessment. environment that fosters positive coping skills for the students. If a student needs to STUDENT HEALTH AND WELLNESS meditate, be still, regroup or de-stress, this CENTER room is designed especially for them. Policy Dr. Karen Mathews provided. Executive Director  Study Resource Room: A quiet study/resource room for students to prepare Lackey-Lee Building for tests, take exams, and utilize disability Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm accommodations. This room can be Phone: 937-376-6067 reserved for one-on-one tutoring, study groups and individual study. Referrals can be submitted to Counseling Services for The Student Health and Wellness Center houses academic and mental health concerns. three important services: Counseling Services, the  Brief Alcohol Screening and Intervention Office of Academic Empowerment and for College Students (BASICS) program Accessibility, and the Health Clinic. All are located continues to be offered to all students. in the Lackey-Lee Building across the street from Students gain self-awareness, learn risk Wesley Hall. factors, and become motivated to reduce or abstain from drug/alcohol use. Can be used Counseling Services Center in conjunction with the judicial process. Mr. Victor Adegbola  Suicide Prevention Training: Provides suicide prevention training to students and Manager staff to reduce at risk suicidal behaviors and Lackey-Lee Building suicide attempts. Class and campus training Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm referrals are encouraged. Phone: (937) 376-6338  Safe Zone: Safe Zone is a campus-wide diversity-training program committed to The Central State University Counseling Service making Central State University a safer, Center provides assistance to students that more welcoming, and inclusive environment experience various emotional states, low self- for members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, esteem, general anxiety, concentration problems, transgender, and questioning (LGBTQ) depression, and relationship issues. No student has community. Class and campus training to feel alone. The professional counseling service is referrals are encouraged. on campus to support all students. All services  Faculty/Staff Referrals: Accepted year provided are FREE to registered CSU students. round for students by a faculty/staff member who may observe a student that needs a Services Provided: helping hand. Referral and feedback forms  Assessments are available.  Crisis Intervention  Academic and Life Skills Coaching Office for Academic Empowerment &  Individual Counseling  Group Counseling Accessibility (OAEA)  Couples Counseling Ms. Gloria Kinney  Referral Services Lackey-Lee Building  Alcohol and Drug Counseling/ Intervention Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm Phone: (937) 376-6479  Anger Management

 Post Hospitalization Follow-up Care

71 |Central State University

CENTAL STATE UNIVERSITY STUDENT HANDBOOK

The Central State University Office of Academic The Workforce Recruitment Program Empowerment & Accessibility (OAEA) is (WRP) is a recruitment and referral program committed to including students with disabilities as that connects federal sector employers nationwide with highly motivated college full participants in its programs, services, and students and recent graduates with activities through compliance with Section 504 of disabilities for summer or permanent jobs. the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADAAA) of 1990. To be eligible for the WRP, candidates must be current, full-time undergraduate or The mission of the OAEA is to ensure that students graduate students with a disability, or have with qualifying conditions receive the academic graduated within one year of the release of supports needed to achieve their academic goals; the database each December. Candidates have equitable access to educational opportunities to must be U.S. citizens. WRP works directly with college coordinators, and students must meet CSU’s effective performance outcomes; and to be approved by the coordinator to register effectively participate in all aspects of university life with WRP. at Central State University. * Students must register and self-disclose their The OAEA provides and coordinates the following disability(s) to the ADA Compliance support services to qualified students who self- Coordinator at the OAEA to receive services. disclose their disabilities* to the OAEA, in accordance with the ADAAA and Section 504 of the Health Clinic Rehabilitation Act: Services available: Mrs. Connie Helmuth  Testing Accommodations & Exam Nurse Practioner Proctoring Coordination (e.g., distraction Lackey-Lee Building reduced environment) Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm Phone: (937) 376-6134  Assistive Technology Tools & Referrals (e.g. alternative books, tape recorders, other academic supports, tutoring specialist) The Health Clinic provides health care services for common illnesses ad minor injuries.  ADA Station (Blind & Low Vision assistive

technology) Students are encouraged to make appointments and  Individual Counseling (post-secondary plan around their class schedules. Walk-ins may be transitional assistance, advising, assessment accepted for serious concerns. For true life and teaching self-advocacy for academic threatening emergencies, please call 911. supports & services)

 ADA/504 Compliance Training & University Health Plan: Workshops  The university offers a student health insurance  Disability Specialist Coordination (e.g. plan, which includes utilization of the school’s Blind, low vision, deaf or hard of hearing) on-site mini-pharmacy (dispensary).  Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation, Opportunities for Ohioans with  Students who have their own health insurance Disabilities (OOD) Coordination: coverage may waive this plan by visiting OOD provides resources for college students www.chpstudent.com and completing a waiver with disabilities. Intake assessments are application at the beginning of each academic required. If tuition or supplies such as year to avoid a health insurance fee each textbooks or tools are required or needed for semester. college academics, OOD can help with these items.  Students who waive the school plan must seek  Workforce Recruitment Program (WRP) care outside the school clinic at their own Coordination: expense. 72 |Central State University

CENTAL STATE UNIVERSITY STUDENT HANDBOOK

3. The M+P Pro account is optional for an  Visit chpstudent.com to see the complete additional fee. You Do Not have to summary of benefits for the school health select this. insurance plan at www.chpstudent.com 4. Download & print your CSU M+P Immunization certificate & Many services at the clinic are offered to ALL Physical form. students for FREE: 5. Have your medical provider complete  Medical advice and consultations and sign both forms.  Simple first aid 6. Upload images of your immunization  Cold kits certificate and physical form into your M+P account.  STI testing and treatment

 Simple exams Please check your MyCSU email once you have  Condoms submitted your records to M+P as this is how they  Medication samples, when supplies are will communicate to you. You can also check the available status of your account by clicking on the STATUS  Loan items (for example, crutches) or MESSAGE tab at the top of your M+P page. We  Medical referral assistance encourage you to submit your information as soon as  Write selected prescriptions possible. It takes 3-5 business days to be verified after you have completed this process. Services not provided at the clinic:  Dental care If you have difficulty using M+P, you may  Vision examinations and corrective contact them by: eyeglasses  Browsing the help topics under Student Help  Allergy injections • Using the chat feature on the lower right side of  Prenatal care the screen (M-F, 8-8) • Emailing [email protected] Need-to- Know Information:  Students planning to reside in on-campus OFFICE OF CAREER & INTERNSHIP residence facilities must have the following SERVICES immunizations: Mrs. Karla Harper o Measles, Mumps & Rubella (MMR) Director o Meningococcal vaccine – one after University Student Center, Second Floor age 16 Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm o Polio (3 doses or positive titer) Phone: (937)376-6383 o Varicella (Chickenpx) – 2 doses o Tetanus, Diptheria, and Pertusiss The Office of Career & Internship Services mission (Tdap) within the last 10 yrs is to assist current CSU students to identify and o TB test for international students or fulfill their career goals. We serve students from the based on risk questionnaire point of their admission throughout their

matriculation at the institution. It is our intent to help  Students must upload their immunizations them understand who they are as developing and a current physical to Med+Proctor professionals and how they connect their academic (M+P): and real-world knowledge and skills to their careers. 1. Register your new account

in M+P by using your MyCSU email We guide our students on how to make sound career address ([email protected]). and life decisions through the variety of resources, 2. Complete your Central State programs, counseling on career development, and University M+P profile. Include your graduate school selection. We desire for our students CSU Student ID # when prompted. to grow holistically during their collegiate career,

73 |Central State University

CENTAL STATE UNIVERSITY STUDENT HANDBOOK and through the support from this unit they will be The University attempts to match students with more equipped and prepared to attain their life goals. assignments that are related to their career objectives, thus providing experiences that enhance Services: knowledge acquired in the classroom. Once a Career & Internship Services offers the following services: Cooperative Education training assignment has been  Career Coaching/Advising/Counseling. approved, the student must register and pay for co-  Assistance with for job placement and op credits and fees the same as for any other course. graduate school admissions, which includes Students holding part-time or full-time jobs may hosting job fairs, graduate school register for academic credit. There are two types of advisement, etc. co-op plans:  Academic majors and career exploration assistance. • Parallel Co-op: A parallel co-op is similar  Resources to assist in learning about to a part-time job. The student enrolls in classes part- various occupations and professions. time (6 semester hours) and works 20 hours a week  Job search skills development-provide each semester. The student receives 6 semester resources for assistance with resume/cover letter writing and interview preparation. credit hours for the parallel co-op.  Employment preparation and professional • Alternating Co-op: With an alternating co- development (i.e. soft skills, etiquette). op, the student alternates semesters between full-  Provide career resources – brochures, manuals that provide information on: time work and full-time study. Students receive 12 graduate and professional schools, semester credit hours for alternating co-op. Both of employment opportunities in business, these plans are used by participating co-op industry, government, social service and employers and can be structured to fit any particular education. (i.e., OhioMeansJobs.com, company need. “Marauder Jobs”)  Matching of employers with students for Internships job searches. (“Marauder Jobs”) All students are encouraged to do an internship

before graduation. Internships increase opportunities Cooperative Education Program for job placements through experiential learning. The Cooperative Education Program at Central State There are various types of internships: Regular, University provides practical training, responsible Summer and Business. Interns are college students management experiences and attitude development selected by companies/agencies to work in their field of study prior to graduation. A regular internship required for permanent job placement in career may consist of full or part-time employment and fields matching the student’s interest and may take place during the academic semesters potentialities. September through June. A summer internship occurs during the period of May through August. Central State University Office of Career & Credit cannot be awarded to students participating in Internship Services set the general guidelines and a regular or summer internship if their department educational objectives for the program and place does not offer a credit option within their students in co-op positions providing maximum curriculum. Business Internship credit is available educational advantage. The Center also provides an only to students selecting a major/option in the on-going student counseling and advisement service College of Business. to assure a positive relationship among student, employer and the University.

74 |Central State University

CENTAL STATE UNIVERSITY STUDENT HANDBOOK

OFFICE OF RESIDENCE LIFE Residence Life Living and Learning Guide are Mr. Corey Owens found on the CSU website. Director Mr. Justyn Fry Residency in University Housing Assistant Director The University requires students with 60 credits or Foundation Hall II, Room 115 less (freshmen and sophomores) to reside on campus Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm unless their permanent address is within a thirty (30) Phone: (937)376-6386 mile radius to the campus. Students with 91 credit hours or less who have a grade point average of 2.5

or below are required to reside on campus.

Exception to this requirement is contingent upon

space and availability within the residence halls and

by approval of the director of residence life.

Other exceptions to this policy that do not require approval include married students, single parents, veterans, students over the age of 24, transfer students, students living with parents, and other extraordinary circumstances as determined by the It is the Mission of Residence Life to maintain Dean Students and Vice President for Students university owned or controlled student residential Affairs and Enrollment Management. facilities that support the educational mission of Central State University. A Residence Hall is Age Limit designed to provide a variety of learning The residence hall community is set up opportunities that promote the academic endeavors programmatically for traditional-age students. of students and encourage the growth and Central State University does not offer housing in development of its residents. the residence halls to married students or students with families. To support the mission of Central State University, the Residence Life staff is committed to the delivery  The age limit for CSU on-campus housing is of services, programs and resources which: 17-24 at the time of annual enrollment.  Provide a safe and secure residential  Priority will be given to students under 21 environment for all students. who fall under the residency requirement.  Develop a staff of student leaders who are  Students outside of this age range may committed to their education and the request special approval from the Dean of development of their peers. Students and, if approved, be housed based  Offer an array of educational, cultural, on availability. spiritual and social programming in which  Military personnel who exceed this age are intended to support and challenge range during the time of active duty may students intellectually and interpersonally. also apply for housing and, if approved, be  Encourage the development and growth of housed based on availability. its residents by such attributes as caring, interdependence, collaboration, appreciation Special request for single rooms will go through an of difference and openness. application process and final decisions will be determined by the Director of Residence Life. It takes a great deal of energy and commitment from all members of the Residence Life staff to establish General Regulations and maintain a living environment that provides Quiet and Consideration for Others opportunities for students to learn more about themselves and others. The work is challenging, but We have established a quiet hour’s policy to help the rewards are endless. The policies in the promote learning by offering quiet atmosphere in the 75 |Central State University

CENTAL STATE UNIVERSITY STUDENT HANDBOOK residential areas that is conducive to quiet studying beverages. The resident may be subject to and sleeping. The quiet hour’s policy applies to all disciplinary actions for guests' non-compliance with indoor and outdoor residence hall and apartment these regulations. Non-student guests may be subject areas managed by Central State University & the to civil and criminal actions for violation of these Office of Residence Life. This includes basketball regulations. courts and other outdoor areas near a residential facility. Quiet hours mean that students should keep No beer or alcohol bottle collection is to be noise at a very minimal level. The observations of maintained or displayed in a room, even if quiet hours are: occupants are 21 years of age or older.  Sunday through Thursday: 10:00P.M.- 10:00 A.M *Please note that the possession and displaying  Friday and Saturday: 12:00A.M - 12:00 of empty alcohol bottles/cans are not permitted. If P.M. you are found responsible for possession, use and/or  During the finals week of both the fall and sale of alcohol/alcohol bottles, you are subject to spring semesters, 24 hours quiet hours shall removal from housing. be in effect in all residential areas. Drug/Drug Paraphernalia Courtesy hours, defined as hours of reasonable quiet, The use and/or possession and/or provision of a are to be maintained at all times. During courtesy place for the use of illegal/controlled drugs are hours residents are expected to keep noise at a level governed by local, state, and federal laws. All cases which will not disturb neighboring residents, of use, possession, cultivation or sale of drugs or including those living on other floors. Music, talking evidence of use in University owned or controlled or other sounds are too loud if the sound can be residential facility will be handled by appropriate heard by neighbors, in the hallway, common areas, law enforcement agencies and reported to the Office or outside the building. Residents are expected to of Student Conduct. This also includes anticipate and respect the needs of other residents. In paraphernalia for illegal drug use. the spirit of community consideration, stereo, stereo speakers must not be directed out the window or Responsibility for Contraband Items used in hallways. In the event that any items prohibited by University

regulation, state and/or local laws are discovered in Alcohol Policy University residences, for which ownership cannot The University adheres to and enforces all federal be determined, each of the occupants of the and state legislation governing alcohol. Alcoholic residence unit having knowledge of the presence of, beverages may NOT be possessed, served or or access to, the contraband are considered to be in consumed, even by those 21 years of age or possession of the items for disciplinary reasons. older, in student rooms or in any areas of the residence halls. Alcohol is not permitted in 17 Fire Alarms and Fire Drills common areas, including but not limited to; Each residence hall is equipped with a fire alarm hallways, lounges, recreation areas, outside a system. If the fire alarm should ring, everyone must student's room, in cars, parking lots or any leave the building immediately according to the other University owned or controlled buildings. hall’s fire evacuation plan. No one may re-enter the

building without the authorization of the Residence Common containers including, but not limited Hall Coordinator and the Chief of the Fire to, beer bottles, wine bottles and kegs of any Department. (Refer to the Residence Life Living and kind are not permitted. Alcohol may not be sold or Learning Guide for more details). purchased in residence halls.

Each resident of University housing is Guests/Hosts responsible for informing their guests of these A guest is defined as any person who is not a current regulations and ensuring that the guests are in assigned resident of the University residence hall compliance with University policy on alcoholic he/she is visiting. A host is a resident who has a 76 |Central State University

CENTAL STATE UNIVERSITY STUDENT HANDBOOK guest. Guests are subject to the same rules and University residence halls including student rooms regulations as their host and the host has the with the exception of fish within a 5 gallon tank. responsibility for informing the guests of all rules, regulations and expectations in advance. Break Closing During Thanksgiving, Winter and Spring breaks, In order to maintain a living environment that the residence halls may be closed, and students respects the privacy of the resident and for security reasons, hosts and guests must adhere to the may be required to vacate their rooms. During this following specific procedures: time, residence hall staff will make safety checks of  The host assumes responsibility for the all rooms. Information on break closing will be behavior and activities of their guest(s). distributed within one to two weeks before the  Guest(s) must leave the building when so halls close. Please note that your room fee does instructed by a staff member. not cover end of semester break periods. Each  During the course of their visit, guest(s) day that you remain in the residence hall will result is/are expected to behave in a way that positively contributes to the residence in a per diem being charged to your account. Keys community, showing respect and must be turned in at the end of each semester. consideration for others and for property. Failure to do so may result in monetary sanctions up  Overnight visitation is NOT permitted. to $500.00 for Improper Check-Out.  Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by the legal parent or guardian Cooking appliances at all times within a residence hall. Central Because of fire hazards, sanitation regulations, and State University will not be held liable in the excess draw, hot plates, burners, and other cooking event of any accident, injury or other or heating appliances are not permitted in the unfortunate occurrence. Parents and/or legal guardians must adhere to University’s residence halls. You may have a small visitation policy. refrigerator (not greater than 4.0 cubic feet in size) and a microwave (not greater than 700 Guest (16yrs and younger) watts). Residence Life respects the needs of students who also happen to be parents, and we are Room Entry & Search Policy and Intent: committed to being as supportive as possible. The University makes every effort to ensure privacy However, the fact is that our residence halls are not in all residence halls. Nevertheless, designated designed to house children, and have not been University officials have the right to enter students’ childproofed. From a safety standpoint, the rooms for matters pertaining to general health and residence halls are not an appropriate place for safety; to perform reasonable custodial, maintenance children. Children who must enter in the halls for and repair service; to inspect for damages or varies approval reason(s) from the cleanliness; and for suspected rule violations. In Residence Hall Coordinator, that child must be addition, designated University officials may enter accompany with their host at all times, and no and search a student’s room if there is a reason to overnight visits are permitted under no believe that the premises are being used for an circumstance. illegal purpose or a purpose which violates health or safety regulations or interferes with normal Any disturbances resulting from a child’s University operations. Evidence of such presence in the residence hall may result in unauthorized use of University premises may be restricted visitation policies. Children must leave confiscated and used in disciplinary proceedings. the residence halls when requested by a roommate, Residence Life staff, or other hall residents. The following policy is intended to define procedures for room entry and room searches that Pet Policy preserve as much possible the integrity of students Pets, or animals of any kind, are not permitted in and their right to privacy. It should be clearly 77 |Central State University

CENTAL STATE UNIVERSITY STUDENT HANDBOOK understood that the guidelines for search and entry at following the knock, shall be preceded by a the University are intended for internal protection time lapse of sufficient duration to provide and control. However, nothing herein can limit the the occupant or occupants with an ability of bonafide law enforcement or judicial opportunity to open the door themselves. agencies to enter and search rooms or university This provision shall also apply to campus with a search warrant, probable cause or maintenance personnel. other cause as permitted by state or federal law. 2. Rooms should be entered in the absence of the occupant only when a maintenance or Definitions: repair emergency exists, or during routing • “Room Entry” means entrance into a health and safety inspection. student’s room to fulfill the duties of 3. If it should be necessary under the authorized personnel or to inspect the conditions outlined for authorized conditions within the room for health and University personnel or their agents to enter safety reasons. a room when the occupant or occupants are • “Room Search” means a formal seeking of not present, the student will be notified of evidence to reflect reasonable cause to the entry and the reason for the entry. Every believe that health and safety regulations or attempt will be made to give students the Code of Student Conduct has been advance notice of improvements and repairs violated. to the rooms. In emergency situations when imminent danger to life, safety, health, or Conditions for Room Entry: property is reasonably feared, entry will be Rooms can be entered only with reasonable cause to made without advance notice. believe that one of the conditions for entry is 4. The privacy of the occupant or occupants satisfied. The occupants will be notified of the with respect to other students should be reason for any room entry. The following are maintained when University personnel enter guidelines for room entry: a student’s room. Other students or 1) A clear indication that established conduct individuals should not be permitted to enter standards, health, and/or safety regulations the room in the absence of the occupant or are being violated. This requires the utmost occupants. care and sensitivity to the issue of 5. Students feeling abused by the above policy maintaining privacy for students in the may appeal directly to the Dean of Students. residence hall setting. It is recognized that The appeal should be in writing and fruitless room entry can quickly destroy presented to the Dean of Students within ten staff-student relations. (10) days of the actual occurrence. 2) Health officials and members of residence hall staff conduct periodic health and safety The following personnel shall be authorized to enter inspections. The spirit of these inspections is a student’s room under the conditions prescribed: for preventive and corrective action and is in a. Full-time professional members of the no way designed to include room search. Residence Life staff, excluding clerical 3) A student’s room may be entered to perform personnel. maintenance and general repair or servicing. b. Director of Residence Life, Associate A student’s room may be entered in cases of Director and/or Dean of Students. imminent danger to health or safety. When c. Full-time members of the maintenance and fire drills are in progress, the residence hall housekeeping staff. staff, to fulfill their responsibilities, must d. Non-University personnel contracted to inspect rooms, to ensure that the hall is perform maintenance or repair services on vacated. behalf of Residence Life or Physical Plant Services. Procedures for Room Entry: e. Resident Advisors 1. No student room should be entered without knocking and identification of self. Entry,

78 |Central State University

CENTAL STATE UNIVERSITY STUDENT HANDBOOK

CSU police officers with a search warrant, probable conducting the search, circumstances cause or other cause as permitted by state and constituting “reasonable cause”, and detailed federal law. explanation of materials seized and ownership. This form and materials Conditions for Room Search: confiscated by the residence hall staff must Rooms will be searched only with reasonable cause be forwarded to the Office of the Dean of and the occupant or occupants will be informed of Students. the reason of any room search. There are two basic 7) All materials confiscated by the residence situations which precipitate administrative room hall staff must be marked, secured and held search: pending university judicial action and/or 1) A clear indication that the established criminal prosecution. Student Code of Conduct or health and 8) A student who believes this policy has been safety regulations are being violated. violated has the prerogative of appealing 2) An emergency that makes it necessary for a directly to the Dean of Students. The appeal staff member to search a room for particular must be in written form and presented item(s), such as a discarded sleeping pill within ten (10) days of the actual bottle or a particular telephone number or occurrence. address. Solicitation The use of University property for sales, fund Procedures for Room Search: raising, donations, or any solicitation of funds except 1) For internal operations not anticipating civil authorized through the Director of Residence Life is or criminal prosecution, the individual(s) or prohibited. agency concerned must secure a search permit from the Dean of Student. Pregnancy Policy 2) When it is necessary for authorized The following policy concerns students who University personnel or their agents to experience a pregnancy while living in campus search a student’s room when the occupant housing: or occupants are not present, one full-time 1. All students should be aware that professional member of the residence hall confidential counseling is available both on staff must be present. and off campus to support students who 3) No student room shall be entered without become pregnant. knocking. Entry, following the knock, shall 2. Students who become pregnant should be preceded by a time lapse to provide the contact Health Services and Residence occupant an opportunity to open the doors Life offices as soon as possible. The themselves. Health Services staff will refer the 4) The student should be given the opportunity student (and the father if necessary) to to open all drawers, luggage, etc., during the the appropriate on/off-campus support to room search, except in those cases where a assure that the mother has a comprehensive weapon or drugs are involved. care plan in place and the department has 5) In the absence of reasonable cause for such the most up-to-date contact and physician action, a general search or a search of a information in case of an emergency. member of rooms in a given area is 3. It is The Office of Residence Life’s prohibited. goal is to help the pregnant student 6) Contraband seized during a room search will have a healthy, comfortable and be turned over to the Central State supportive living environment throughout University Police and Safety Department. the pregnancy, if she wishes to continue at When the search is completed, the Central State University. individual conducting the search must complete a search inventory form, Pregnant students may continue taking classes specifying the date, room searched, name of and engage in all other community activities. If the occupants, residence hall staff a student prefers to take a medical leave-of-absence 79 |Central State University

CENTAL STATE UNIVERSITY STUDENT HANDBOOK with the intention of returning to campus after interests in ways that are personally rewarding. delivery of the baby, such leaves may be Central State University seeks to provide an requested through the Office of Student Affairs environment where there are rich opportunities for and Enrollment Management. interpersonal, social, cultural, spiritual, and recreational activities. Students are encouraged to Pregnant students may remain living in the become familiar with these units, but also to create residence hall throughout the pregnancy, unless their own meaningful student life experiences. or until a treating provider recommends Central State University has many extra-curricular otherwise or the student chooses to live activities and leadership opportunities that provide elsewhere. Please complete a Housing Contract students with out-of-class learning to enhance their Release Request Form if applicable. college experience. Many activities range from those of an academic nature to athletics. Central State University’s facilities are limited to single-student housing and are unable to Some campus activities include performing with the accommodate infants or children in residence. Grammy nominated CSU Chorus, marching with the Invincible Marching Marauders Band, dancing and For those students who decide to keep the cheering with the CSU Dancing Belles and the infant after the birth, it is important that the Cheerleading team. Students may also participate in student make necessary arrangements for off- intramural sports, talent shows, film series, poetry campus housing prior to the delivery. slams, quiz bowl competitions, comedy acts, group discussions, theatrical performances, novelty acts DEAN OF STUDENTS OFFICE and live concerts. Special traditional events like Ms. Zakiya Brown Welcome Week, Homecoming, Black History Dean of Students Month, Women’s History Month and Spring-Fest University Student Center, Suite 217 highlights major campus activities and programs that Phone: 937-376-6634 promote long lasting friendships and partnerships among students, faculty, staff, and the community. The EXPERIENCE IS CENTRAL Interfaith Campus Ministries Rev. Kima Cunningham Phone: (937) 376-6566

The Interfaith Campus Ministry serves as a means of

promoting an ecumenical approach to faith and spirituality for those who desire it. Its mission is to sponsor a meaningful community of worship, study, fellowship, and action. The Interfaith Campus Ministry provides programs, services and an environment for the spiritual growth and development of students. Every aspect of its program and ministry is directed toward deepening and strengthening the spiritual life of all who voluntarily come under its nurture and care. Please refer to and plan to join us at the schedule of Co-curricular activities greatly enhance the value of services below: the Central State University experience. The rewards of involvement are many: making new friends, Worship at Central exploring new interests, developing talents, learning Sundays: 2:00pm by doing, establishing valuable contacts, Robeson Recital Hall contributing to the University and the greater community, and combining social and academic “Dinner and a Word” 80 |Central State University

CENTAL STATE UNIVERSITY STUDENT HANDBOOK

Thursdays at 6:30pm Public Relations Chair CENS Rm 132 Campus Activities Board Chair

Student Government Association (SGA) Legislative Branch University Student Center, First floor Student Senators Phone: (937)376-6443 Class Council Presidents

The Student Government Association (SGA) at Judicial Branch Central State University provides CSU students with Chief Justice representation, services and advocacy within the Class Council Sergeant-at-Arms university structure. The SGA serves as the voice of the overall student population and as a liaison STUDENT LIFE and DEVELOPMENT between the students and administration. The Director, Ms. Tyeishia Banks Student Government Association seeks to maintain a University Student Center, Suite 109 spirit of cooperation in the activities of the Phone: (937)376-6414 University and encourages student initiative through service. The Student Government Association also The Office of Student Life and Development seeks oversees student activities sponsored by chartered to promote the general mission of the University and student organizations and serves as an advisory body the Division of Student Affairs and Enrollment in many areas of the University. Additional Management by enhancing the overall collegiate information regarding the Student Government experience through co-curricular and leadership Association, qualifications and requirements, by- opportunities that aid students in their holistic laws, election process and procedures, etc. please development. Student Life programs complement refer to the SGA Constitution. the academic programs of study and enhance the overall educational experience of students through SGA Goals and Objectives the development of and exposure to leadership  Serve as the voice for the student body and opportunities (Student Ambassadors, Royal Court, represents the student body within and SGA, CAB etc.) social, cultural, spiritual, and outside the University. recreational and governance programs.  Conduct programs that further the academic interest of the student body and promote Campus Activities Board (CAB) campus life. University Student Center, First Floor  Serves as a liaison between the Phone: (937)376-6443 Administration, Faculty, Staff and the Student Body. The Campus Activities Board (CAB) provides the  Assist in the governance of all student Central State University community with organizations and Greek organizations. opportunities for growth through educational, social,  Encourage students to exemplify CSU’s recreational and cultural experiences which will core values and qualities of responsible foster an atmosphere open to interaction and citizenship. exchange among all students, faculty, staff, alumni  Provide opportunities for students to serve and guests. Additionally, students are given as leaders and develop leadership qualities. opportunities to develop leadership abilities, interpersonal skills and group dynamics and to Branches of Student Government Association provide input in the management of CAB programs. Executive Branch The CAB shall operate within the laws of the State President of Ohio. Vice President Finance Officer CAB Goals and Objectives: Executive Secretary Chief Justice

81 |Central State University

CENTAL STATE UNIVERSITY STUDENT HANDBOOK

 To educate and entertain the student body by providing an array of student activities both Positions of Royal Court on and off campus Mr. Central State University  Plan, implement, execute and evaluate Ms. Central State University diverse programs to broaden horizons Mr. Junior  Support and cosponsor events with other Miss Junior offices, clubs and organizations Mr. Sophomore  Unify the campus and instill Marauder Pride Miss Sophomore and inspire students to become an active part Mr. Bronze of their community Miss Bronze

Positions on CAB Student Clubs and Organizations Chair University Student Center, First Floor Co-Chair Phone: (937)376-6414 Secretary Treasurer Student clubs and organizations are an important Sergeant-at-Arms link in the co-curricular activities of Central State Director of Marketing University and enhance the collegiate experience. Director of Public Relations They contribute to the personal development and enjoyment of their members within the context of MR. and MS. Central State University and the the broader mission of the University. Meaningful Royal Court involvement in such out-of-class experiences is University Student Center, First Floor likely to provide opportunities for the development Phone: (937)376-6443 of self-governance, leadership, decision-making, and planning skills. The Office of Student Life and Mr. and Ms. Central State University and the Royal Development in conjunction with the Student Government Association and the Inter-Organization Court are prestigious officers of Central State Council (IOC) is committed to providing support University dedicated to assisting students and assistance to all student organizations properly academically, socially and culturally in effort to registered with the University. prepare them for the challenges they will face in the complex and rapidly changing society. They serve as For a list of all currently active student the representatives/ambassadors for the University organizations, please check the Student Life and Development page on the Central State University on and off campus. The purpose and scope of these website or contact the office. officers’ role and responsibilities reflect the tenets that we, as an institution hold dear: Protocol, Service Starting a New Student Organization or Club and Civility. In order to start a new student organization under the Inter-Organizational Council, you must comply with Royal Court Goals and Objectives the following requirements:  Serve as the official hosts and hostess of the 1. Determine the type or category of the Student Body organization you wish to create (see  Promote social engagement between the categories below). student body, administration, faculty and 2. Must have a minimum of four (4) members staff interested in creating the new organization  Collaborate with other institutions, and must appoint members to serve as the organizations and businesses to increase Board (President, Vice President, Secretary student networking opportunities and Treasurer) of the organization.  Conduct educational, cultural or social 3. Develop the Constitution and/or the By- programs for the student body related to Laws for the organization. their platform 82 |Central State University

CENTAL STATE UNIVERSITY STUDENT HANDBOOK

4. Identify two (2) faculty or staff persons to serve as the club/organization’s Primary Religious: organizations whose purpose is faith- Advisor and Assistant Advisor. based instruction and fellowship. They provide 5. Submit a membership roster if the spiritual and religious development and support. organization has more than the minimum four (4) members. Sample Constitution Outline 6. Submit a completed application packet for Article I. Organization Name New Student Organizations to the Office of Article II. Statement of Organization Purpose, Student Life & Development by the Goals and/or Objectives established deadline date. Article III. Membership Requirements Article IV. Officers (titles, duties, terms of Organizational Categories office, how and when elected) Academic & Professional: organizations designed Article V. Meetings (frequency, special for students interested in a particular career or meetings, who calls them) academic field that want to establish networks and Article VI. Collection of Dues further develop their skills in that area. Article VII. Provision for Disposition of Advocacy: nationally affiliated organizations that Funds work towards increasing knowledge of social, cultural, political and/or economic issues. The Office of Student Life and Development and the IOC Senator will review all application packets to Arts & Recreation: organizations that encourage determine if they are complete and meet established participation in and promotion and support of the guidelines and policies. Recommendations for visual and performing arts, team sports, physical acceptance or denial will be made to the Dean of fitness, health and wellness, leisure and special Students. The Dean of Students will grant interest activities. University recognition to all new clubs and organizations as per University policies, rules, and Class Council: organization whose purpose is to regulations. New student organizations are required serve on behalf of all students in the Class and act as to abide by the guidelines that govern student clubs a liaison between the Class and the Student and organizations. Government Association. Requirements for Membership in a Student Cultural & International: organization whose Club or Organization membership is comprised mostly of international Students are reasonably free to join and associate students whose purpose is to provide social with clubs and organizations of their choosing, activities, cultural awareness and/or other activities consistent with the membership requirements of that support and enhance the international student such groups. The University, however, does not experience. condone nor expect student clubs and organizations

to discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, Greek Letter & Social Fellowships: nationally religion, physical condition, national origin, sex, recognized academic and service oriented groups marital status, political affiliation, or cultural that promote the ideals of friendship, community lifestyle in the selection of its members, except in service, and the development of character. cases where sex or physical condition are bona fide

qualifications. Inasmuch as students may join and Honorary: local and national honor societies that associate with groups of their choosing, the provide service and/or leadership opportunities and University has developed certain requirements for recognition for students with academic honors membership.

1. Selection criteria must be relative to the Programming & Special Interest: organizations goals and objectives of the organization. whose purposes are to enhance campus life and to 2. Students must meet the academic provide support to students through a wide variety of requirements set forth by the respective programs and events. 83 |Central State University

CENTAL STATE UNIVERSITY STUDENT HANDBOOK

organization, department, college, or the Within the context of the broader mission and University (2.50 GPA or higher). policies of the University, advisors shall share 3. Officers of student organizations must be insights and directions that allow student full-time CSU students, in good disciplinary organizations to further their objectives and enhance standing, and maintain a minimum the meaningfulness of organization membership. cumulative GPA of 2.50, or the GPA Orientation and training is held for Organization required by their organization’s national or Advisors in the fall semester. local constitution, whichever is higher. Specific responsibilities of the Advisor shall be to: Organizational Responsibility  Regularly attend general and executive  Must renew/activate membership annually board meetings (end of spring semester).  Provide guidance to the Officers  Must have a Primary and Assistant Advisor.  Receive all financial statements and oversee  Officers must attend mandatory orientation all financial transactions of the organization and trainings offered by Student Life &  Ensure that officers meet the minimum Development. requirements for holding office as  Must participate in the Student Organization established by the University and the Fair each semester. organization’s constitution and by-laws  Must perform 4 community service projects  Provide consultation concerning (2 per semester). membership selection procedures, and  Must sponsor at least 4 educational forums responsibilities (2 per semester).  Review and sign the organizations  Must check mailbox once a week. registration packet  Must abide by constitution, University  Attend all on and off campus events hosted regulations, local, state, and federal laws. by the organization An organization is responsible for its own acts and Greek Life and Fraternal Organizations will be held responsible for misconduct in the University Student Center, First Floor following circumstances: Phone: (937)376-6414  Failure to comply with or violation of University published policies or the Student Greek lettered organizations are overseen by the Code of Conduct. Coordinator of Greek Life at Central State  When the organization fails to comply with University. Students are encouraged to seek a duty imposed by a written University membership and actively participate in student policy, including but not limited to, organizations at CSU. These student organizations improper education membership intake and enhance the campus community and provide initiation; or improper organizational students with the opportunity to develop registration of activities for which responsibility and leadership outside the classroom. registration and/or permission is required. These policies and procedures govern all Greek-  Failure to comply with applicable health and letter organizations, exclusive of Honor Societies on safety regulations. the campus of Central State University.  Misuse of University property, facilities and equipment. ACTIVE GREEK-LETTERED  Violation of University regulations on the ORGANIZATIONS use of alcohol.  Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Beta Xi Organization Advisor Chapter All student organizations are required to have an  Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Delta Xi advisor who is a full-time staff or faculty member at Chapter Central State University. Graduate students may not  Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Delta serve as primary advisors to student organizations. Kappa Chapter

84 |Central State University

CENTAL STATE UNIVERSITY STUDENT HANDBOOK

 Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc., Alpha Mu reasonable provisions for recognition of student Chapter organizations.  Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., Delta Zeta Chapter Advisor  Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., Eta Gamma 1. The Greek organization’s advisor must Chapter attend the Greek-life workshop prior to the  Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., Nu Chapter organization conducting membership intake.  Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc., Delta 2. Each group must have an advisor on campus Omega Chapter and should have an off-campus advisor. 3. The on-campus advisor must be a member Service and Professional Greek Lettered of that respective organization in which  Mu Phi Epsilon International Professional he/she is advising. Music Fraternity, Inc., Gamma Eta 4. Each advisor must be a member of the  Tau Beta Sigma National Honorary Band fraternity or sorority represented. Sorority, Inc., Eta Eta Chapter 5. Advisor must be approved through the Greek Life Coordinator. Greek Life Membership Standards 6. The advisor will be directly responsible for carrying out the rules and regulations of the In order to receive university recognition as a organization and the Pan-Hellenic Council. recognized fraternity or sorority, each group must 7. The co-advisor will act only in the absence register with the Office of Student Life and of the advisor and shall be a member of the Development. The Office of Student Life and organization represented. Development has a document that details the information that is needed from all Greek organizations that intend to register with the Membership Intake Process University. The forms require the following: 1. Each Greek organization must attend the 1. Organizations must provide a roster of mandatory Greek-life workshop sponsored current officers, members, and advisors, by the Greek Life prior to the organization with addresses, e-mail addresses, and conducting membership intake. One telephone numbers. community service project through the 2. Organizations must provide a calendar of Office of Student Life and Development proposed educational, community, social, must be completed. and cultural activities. 2. Only students who have been approved at 3. Organizations must provide a copy of the Central State University during the regular organization’s current constitution and session may participate in the intake bylaws as well as any current policies process. prescribed by its national organization, if 3. Students may not be considered for applicable. membership into any sorority or fraternity 4. All members must be enrolled full-time unless they have earned thirty (30) or more unless they are a graduating senior. All semester hours. members are encouraged to earn and 4. Transfer students can be considered for maintain a minimum semester grade point membership if they have completed thirty average of a 2.5, however, 50% percent of (30) Central State University semester the chapter must earn a semester grade point hours. average of 2.5. The overall chapter grade 5. Each student must have a cumulative grade point average must be a 2.7 or higher. point average of 2.70 to be considered for Academic progress is reviewed twice in an membership into a sorority/fraternity and to academic year - once in the fall semester and become a member of said organization. once in the spring semester. 6. No student will be considered for The Greek Life Coordinator, with approval of the membership until their grade point average Dean of Students, may prescribe additional has been verified and certified by the Registrar Office. 85 |Central State University

CENTAL STATE UNIVERSITY STUDENT HANDBOOK

7. No student will be considered for auxiliary organization will result in a chapter being membership until their judicial background suspended for five (5) years. has been cleared by the Office of Judicial Affairs. Hazing 8. No student will be considered for The University prohibits any form of hazing of its membership until he/she has been cleared by students, at any time, or at any location on or off the Bursar’s Office. Please note: If an campus, including fraternity houses, private official transcript is needed the Office of the residences, or public property. The University will Registrar will only provide the transcript if respond swiftly to investigate reports of hazing the balance is zero. received from any source, and will promptly 9. No student can be considered for determine whether to proceed with campus membership before receiving written disciplinary action, to forward a report to appropriate permission from the Office of Student Life law enforcement officials for prosecution as a and Development. criminal matter, or both. University students who 10. No sorority/fraternity shall conduct a voluntarily consent to hazing, as well as those who membership intake process more than once a inflict it, are subject to such action. year. 11. Active chapters must meet the minimum Acts that constitute hazing academic requirements to participate in membership intake. All members must be Hazing is defined as causing or permitting a person enrolled full-time unless they are a incident to initiation into or membership in a society, graduating senior. All members are club, athletic team, or similar organization group, to encouraged to earn and maintain a minimum participate in any activity that subjects or is likely to semester grade point average of a 2.5, subject that person or others to risks of physical however, 50% percent of the chapter must injury, mental distress, or personal indignities of a earn a semester grade point average of 2.5. highly offensive nature, whether or not such person The overall chapter grade point average has consented to participation in the activity. must be a 2.7 or higher. Academic progress is reviewed twice in an academic year - once Specific activities that constitute hazing include, in the fall semester and once in the spring but are not limited to, the following: semester. 1. Forced consumption of alcohol or forced ingestion of any other substance Note: Wherein more stringent guidelines for 2. Forced calisthenics, push-ups, sit-ups, membership exist with the national organizations, running, or other physical contest their requirements will supersede that of the College. 3. Paddling or other physical assault or Central State University does not recognize the brutality legitimacy of little sister\brother or sweetheart 4. Transportation and abandonment groups (a group being defined as more than one 5. Lineups with verbal or physical harassment individual) associated with its fraternity\sorority 6. Morally degrading or humiliating games or chapters. The use of the Greek-letter organization’s activities name and insignia in the operation of such groups is 7. Forced sleep deprivation strictly forbidden. 8. Wearing or carrying of any obscene or physically burdensome article The University disclaims any and all responsibility 9. Assignment of pranks to be performed in connection with the formation, operation, and 10. Yelling or cursing at new members activities of such auxiliary groups. Chapters found in 11. Assigned clothing or gear to wear or not violation of this stated policy shall be suspended wear pending full investigation and severing of all formal ties between the chapter and the alleged group. The creation, support, and/or encouragement of an

86 |Central State University

CENTAL STATE UNIVERSITY STUDENT HANDBOOK

Central State University Greek Life Privacy Conference and Event Services Form Statement Student organizations must complete the Conference To protect the interest, privacy, and confidentiality and Event Services Form to reserve a space on of the chapters of Greek organizations, the Office of Central State University’s campus. This form must Student Life guarantees all documents submitted be approved by the appropriate staff person in will be kept confidential. All documents submitted Student Life & Development, the building manager, to the Office of Greek Life are kept confidential Police & Safety, and Facilities Management. from students, student workers, and student leaders including the respective council officers. They may If students need equipment and/or chairs and tables be shared with university officials as needed and set up in the designated space, he/she will need to national organization staff as requested and submit a diagram. approved by the Greek Life Coordinator. In the Performer Profanity Agreement event that any dates and times need to be changed on Student organizations that will have a Disc Jockey at the intake calendars of events, the chapter president the event must complete and submit the DJ Profanity or intake coordinator must notify the Greek Life Clause Agreement which prevents any music with Advisor(in writing) no less than two (2) business profanity to be played at the event. If the student days prior to the new or revised requested event organization does not submit a DJ Profanity Clause time. Agreement signed by the Advisor and the Disc

Jockey, the music cannot be played at the event. All Membership Intake Forms will be stored for a minimum period of twenty-four (24) months. Access to these documents will be denied to all UNIVERSITY-SPONSORED OFF CAMPUS parties with the exception to those identified above, TRIPS Chapter Advisors, and Chapter Presidents. Off-campus trips that are sponsored by the University or are activities of University clubs and Each organization must comply with the rules and organizations complement the educational regulations of Central State University and its experience. Students and the accompanying faculty respective organization’s national guidelines as it and/or staff are required to complete a Student pertains to the membership intake process. Organization Event Authorization Form and an Off- Campus Release Form, two weeks prior to departing Any evidence of membership intake activities the University and secure the approval of the Dean occurring outside of the specified times could result of Students or designee. The purpose of the waiver is in the suspension or expulsion of those individuals to express that typically the student traveler assumes and/or organizations who are determined to be in any and all liability for their personal safety and violation. well-being. The waiver is available in the Office of Student Life and Development and through the DOCUMENTS student login of MyCSU. University sponsored or All documents are available via student’s MyCSU related trips require that a member of the faculty or login or by visiting the Student Life and staff accompany students. Students must abide by all Development webpage on the Central State instructions provided by the University University website. representative throughout the duration of the trip. Traveling on University-sponsored or related trips Event Description and Fundraiser Request Form includes the requirement that students return with The Event Description and Fundraiser Request Form the group. One-way travel is not permitted. More must be completed and submitted to the appropriate importantly, throughout the trip students are staff person in Student Life & Development for IOC expected to demonstrate civil, responsible, and organizations and/or Greek Life for Greek Lettered ethical behavior and follow all University rules and organizations to receive authorization to host an policies. activity/event on and/or off campus.

87 |Central State University

CENTAL STATE UNIVERSITY STUDENT HANDBOOK

Chaperones each organization to hire an additional law All University organizations are required to have enforcement official. their advisors and/or members of the University 5. Participants are not permitted to congregate faculty or staff to attend major social events on/off outside or near the location of the social campus. Events anticipating 100 or more attendees event, unless there is an approved outdoor must have a minimum of four (4) additional activity associated with the event. chaperones. Chaperones must be identified by the 6. With the exception of members of the Student Organization and their advisor(s). Their Central State University community, names must be submitted to the Office of Student individuals are not permitted to congregate Life and Development at the time of submission of in any campus area after the social event. the requisition form “NO EXCEPTIONS.” 7. In the event that disorderly behavior manifests itself during the social event, the event will end immediately. The University POLICY STATEMENT REGARDING will exercise “zero tolerance” for fighting GUIDELINES FOR ON-CAMPUS SOCIAL and other disorderly conduct during the EVENTS event. The University takes seriously its commitment to 8. Campus organizations that do not adhere to create a pleasant campus environment conducive to any particular aspect of these guidelines the safety and well-being of its students. To achieve could lose their charter. this aim, the following guidelines for social events must be followed. 1. The advisor of record or their designee must POLICY STATEMENT REGARDING be present at the social event from start to ORGANIZATIONS HAVING AN ACTIVITY finish. OR EVENT OFF-CAMPUS 2. All Central State University students must show a valid student identification card at CENTRAL STATE UNIVERSITY DOES NOT the entry point for University-sponsored ENCOURAGE NOR APPROVE EVENTS HELD events, which include but not limited to OFF CAMPUS BY STUDENT Welcome Week, Homecoming, Spring Fest, ORGANIZATIONS. REGISTERED STUDENTS etc. ORGANIZATIONS AND THEIR ADVISORS 3. Prior to each social event, student clubs ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL ACTIVITIES and/or organizations are responsible for HELD ON AND OFF CAMPUS. arranging for the appropriate presence of ORGANIZATIONS WHO HOLD EVENTS OFF police officers through the Department of CAMPUS ARE SUBJECT TO LOCAL, STATE, Public Safety. This should be arranged at AND FEDERAL LAWS. FAILURE TO UPHOLD least thirty (30) days before the event is ANY LAWS OR UNIVERSITY POLICIES MAY held. The Department of Public Safety will RESULT IN CRIMINAL OR STUDENT determine the appropriate number of CONDUCT VIOLATIONS. officers, which is typically calculated by the anticipated number of attendees; the costs for hiring such police personnel will be CALENDAR SCHEDULING POLICY incurred by the club or organization All events sponsored by University organizations sponsoring the event. and residence halls must be coordinated in the 4. During large scale events, such as campus Student Affairs Office to avoid conflict among parties and events during Homecoming, all events. Scheduling of departmental events must be participants are required to pass through a coordinated with the University’s Event metal detector, which will be monitored by a Coordinator. Sunday events are not to begin before law enforcement officer. Hand-held metal 12 Noon. Each organization must take responsibility for any accidental gathering of its members in detectors may be used in lieu of a metal groups large enough to appear to be an unscheduled detector portal. This provision will require social event. Meetings/Socials that are held on

88 |Central State University

CENTAL STATE UNIVERSITY STUDENT HANDBOOK

Sunday through Thursday must conclude by 10:00 Posters/flyers should not be distributed or posted on P.M.; Friday and Saturday 2:00 A.M. campus that has not been approved by the Director for Student Engagement and Campus Life. All social events are to be calendared at Organization(s) that is responsible for the event www.centralstate.edu/events except the following: and/or whoever is responsible for the distribution of 1. Activities within a residence hall to which unapproved posters/flyers will be subject to only a few residents are invited. disciplinary action. 2. Casual entertainment of dates in men’s and women’s residence halls. All posters/flyers must represent a student organization with a purpose and reason and must be The officers of each group have the responsibility approved. Posters are limited to 85 per event (60 for for seeing that all events are properly scheduled. residence halls and 25 to post around campus). Additions or corrections on the calendar must be Biased comments, inappropriate humor and any submitted TWO WEEKS in advance. Cancellations poster that may be sexually explicit, intimidating, or of events must be done no later than ONE WEEK with threatening comments will not be tolerated. prior to the event. If an event is not cancelled within the allotted time, a fine may be charged and a future All signs and posters placed on any university social event may be forfeited. This is done because bulletin boards must not exceed 17” x 23” and must the date could have been used for other events. reflect good taste. Signs are to be posted only on bulletin boards and are not to be attached to trees, Calendar Appeals posts, sidewalks, or the interior or exterior walls of Any rejection of a calendar request may be appealed buildings, including stairways. Non-University for to the Dean of Students. profit businesses must receive approval from the Office of Public Relations before posting flyers on University bulletin boards. To have announcements, PUBLIC PERFORMANCE BY table tents, banners, or a table in the dining halls, STUDENTS/ORGANIZATIONS students must obtain written permission from the Any public performance or any activity presented by Dean of Students and the Director of Food Services. a student or group in the name of the University or a student organization should be approved by the Dean of Students before the performance or activity SOLICITATION AND SALES ON CAMPUS is presented. 1. Money making events sponsored by campus organizations and held off-campus must be approved to avoid conflicts. This enhances POSTER/FLYER POLICY the opportunity for a successful project. All posters/flyers must be approved for the calendar 2. Sales by students/individuals for profit shall and stamped in Office of Student Life and not be permitted on campus nor within the Development. Posters/flyers are to be hung on residence halls. bulletin boards only, and are not allowed on walls, 3. Any money-making events must be in windows, or stairways. Posters/flyers should be compliance with Federal, State and Local removed as soon as possible following the event. No laws. signs or advertisement mentioning the sale/use of alcohol may be posted or used on campus property. The distribution of promotional materials on campus DISCLAIMER or door-to-door in the residence halls is prohibited Please be advised this student handbook is subject to except for events sponsored by a University change at the discretion of the university recognized organization for an approved event. Individuals are not permitted to send personal administrators. If changes are made to the handbook, literature/information/requests across campus. students will be notified via their MyCSU email of said changes.

89 |Central State University

CENTAL STATE UNIVERSITY STUDENT HANDBOOK

CENTRAL STATE UNIVERSITY ALMA MATER

“OH CENTRAL DEAR”

The Alma Mater is the institution’s revered hymn. Through song, it conveys what is ideologically special about Central State University. Given its importance, during the alma mater, students and others are expected to stand and to be respectful by acting in civil and non-disruptive manners. Men are expected to remove their hats during the alma mater.

Our Alma Mater O Central dear, we sing of thee, Maker of Men who’re free, We build in deeds by greater name; We spread thy lasting fame, O Alma Mater, Hail to thee, Builder of Women to be, We build for thee in heart and mind. We seek thy grace divine. O speak to us and we shall hear, Thy voice so near, so clear. And as we sail the future’s sea, Through the years we’ll sing of thee.

Chorus O Central mine, we’ll sing of thee, Truth and right our song shall be. Our Alma Mater guides us and it’s great, For God, For Central, For State!

Words by Dr. Charles H. Wesley Music by Annye R. Dawson ‘47

90 |Central State University