Student Handbook 2020 – 2021
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Student Handbook Academic Year 2020 – 2021 This Student Handbook has been compiled after consultation with representatives of the Saint Anselm College Administration, Faculty and Student Senate. The Student Handbook is the official statement of College policy concerning student life. It is as accurate as of August 2020. The College reserves the right to change the terms, processes, and procedures at any time without prior notice. Reasonable attempts to communicate these changes will be made. Given the pandemic and measures taken to address Covid-19, adjustments to the Student Handbook and health and safety measures will be updated. Please consult our Self-Care and Community Standards of Health webpages regularly. TABLE OF CONTENTS General Information .......................................................................................................................................................... 2 Academic Affairs and Offices ............................................................................................................................................ 7 Academic Regulations and Graduation Requirements ................................................................................... 7 Office of the Registrar ................................................................................................................................... 13 Geisel Library ................................................................................................................................................ 15 Academic Resource Center .......................................................................................................................... 17 Office of Academic Advisement .................................................................................................................... 19 Chapel Art Center ......................................................................................................................................... 19 Office of Information Technology .................................................................................................................. 20 Mail Center .................................................................................................................................................... 21 Dining Services ............................................................................................................................................. 22 The College Bookstore .................................................................................................................................. 21 Career Development Center ......................................................................................................................... 22 Internship Office ............................................................................................................................................ 22 Meelia Center for Community Engagement .................................................................................................. 23 Office of International Programs ................................................................................................................... 25 Student Financial Services…………………………………………………………………………………………..26 Student Affairs ................................................................................................................................................................ 28 Office of Student Affairs and Dean of Students Office .................................................................................. 28 Athletic Department…………………………………………………………………………………………………...30 Campus Ministry………………………………………………………………………………………………………32 Campus Safety and Security ......................................................................................................................... 33 College Health Services ................................................................................................................................ 39 Dana Humanities Center ............................................................................................................................... 43 Fr. Jonathan, O.S.B. Center for Intercultural Learning and Inclusion ........................................................... 43 Residential Life and Education ...................................................................................................................... 45 Student Engagement and Leadership .......................................................................................................... 58 Community Standards .................................................................................................................................................... 59 Expectations for Community Living ............................................................................................................... 60 Sanctions and Consequences ...................................................................................................................... 62 Student Government ....................................................................................................................................................... 63 Institutional Policy Statements ........................................................................................................................................ 73 Controlled Drug and Alcohol Policies ............................................................................................................ 73 On the Acceptable Use of Saint Anselm Computing Resources .................................................................. 75 On Communicable Disease Policy ................................................................................................................ 77 On Official Communication with Students ..................................................................................................... 77 On the Use of Electronic Devices ................................................................................................................. 77 On Sexual Assault ......................................................................................................................................... 78 On Harassment ............................................................................................................................................. 78 On Inclusiveness and Sexual Orientation ..................................................................................................... 99 On Smoking ................................................................................................................................................ 100 General Emergency Procedures ................................................................................................................. 101 Index ........................................................................................................................................................... 108 1 GENERAL INFORMATION THE MISSION STATEMENT OF THE COLLEGE College Mission Saint Anselm is a Catholic, Benedictine College providing all its students a distinctive liberal arts education that incorporates opportunities for professional and career preparation. It does so in a learning community that encourages the lifelong pursuit of the truth and fosters intellectual, moral and spiritual growth to sustain and enrich its graduates' personal lives, work, and engagement within local, national, and global communities. Non-Discrimination Policy Consistent with the Benedictine, Catholic principles that sustain the mission and heritage of Saint Anselm College, no one acting on behalf of the College or in administering the affairs of the College, shall discriminate against any student, faculty, staff, vendor, or contractor on the basis of the individual’s race, color, gender, religion, national origin, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, or veteran status. Questions or concerns about this notice or about specific issues may be directed as follows: Students and Applicants for Admission: Dean of Students Office (603) 641-7600 or for concerns related to athletics, Associate Director of Athletics/Deputy Title IX Compliance Officer (603) 641-7800 Faculty and Staff: Office of Human Resources (603) 641-7020 or Office of Academic Affairs (603) 641-7250 Applicants for Employment: Office of Human Resources (603) 641-7020 Gender-Based Concerns: Title IX Coordinator (603) 641-7600 Mailing address for all offices is: Saint Anselm College, 100 Saint Anselm Drive, Manchester, NH 03102-1310 2 OFFICERS OF ADMINISTRATION Ext. Chancellor Rt. Rev. Mark A. Cooper, O.S.B. 0 President Dr. Joseph A. Favazza 7010 Vice President for Academic Affairs Br. Isaac Murphy, O.S.B. 7250 Dean of the College Dr. Mark Cronin 7250 Associate Dean for Assessment and Faculty Development Dr. Christine Gustafson 7250 Assistant Dean for Freshman/Dir. of Academic Advisement Ms. Stephanie Fernandez 7465 Assistant Dean for Sophomores and Student Support Services Dr. Anne Harrington 7465 Vice President for College Advancement Mr. James Flanagan 7221 Associate Vice President for College Advancement Mr. John Davis 7770 Assistant Vice President/Alumni and Programs Ms. Patrice Russell 7202 Vice President for Enrollment/ Dean of Admission Mr. Steve Goetsch 7500 Vice President for Finance and C.F.O. Mr. William Furlong 7100 Assistant Vice President/Finance TBA 7199 Vice President for Student