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2020 - 21 the ROAR Student Handbook ALMA MATER State College, we greet thee with love and devotion; Our hearts and our treasures we bring to thy shrine. With arms that are strong from all harm we defend thee; Thy name shall we cherish, dear mother of mine. We walk through this wide world with peace and with courage. We gained while we sat at thy sanctified seat. We come when thou call us to battle dear mother, And cast all we have at thy glorified feet. CHORUS Alma mater, we love thee, we love thee, dear mother; And all that we have we cast down at thy feet. In days of our childhood we romped in the wildwood; We waded the brooks, sipped the sweet morning dew. We heard of great treasures of wisdom and knowledge; Of wealth not for purchase of goodness and you. We entered the portals with some trepidation. We know not what fates awaited us there. Thou girded our loins with the strength of Gibraltar; We drank from thy fountain and breathed thy pure air. We breathed thy great spirit and learned more of wisdom, more Truth through the vistas of life can we see. Thy work of thy hand as it guided our footsteps; With faith thou did’st teach as we sat by thy knee. No more shall we wonder who gave thee thy powers, No one but our God can bestow such a gift. We step with thy heart-strokes today, and forever Thy flag to the breezes of heaven we lift. John B. Watson First President, AM&N College 1928-1942 UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT PINE BLUFF THE ROAR STUDENT HANDBOOK “THE PRIDE IS BACK” Prepared by The Office of Student Life 1200 N. University Drive Mail Slot 4932 Pine Bluff, Arkansas 71601 (870) 575-8361 Fax: (870) 575-4652 Mr. Elbert Bennett Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs II University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff “The ROAR” TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction/Welcome Welcome Introduction 1.0 General University Policies and Information 1.1 University History and Development…………………………….…………………………….…...1 1.2 University Traditions……………………………………………..……………………………….....3 1.3 Title Ix Policy For Complaints Of Sexual Assault And Other Forms Of Sexual Harassment….4 1.3.1 Discrimination, Harassment, Retaliation and Sexual Misconduct Complaints………….4 1.4 Complaint/Process Reporting ……………………..…………………………………..……..……..8 1.5 Drug-Free Workplace Policy Statement……………………………………………….…19 1.6 Smoking Policy……………………..……………………….……………………..….…...19 1.6.A Hoverboards/Electronic Skateboards Policy………………………………………......19 1.6.1 Authorization To Offset Amounts Due University By An Employee Policy..…….…..20 1.7 Student Rights Under The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).........20 1.8 Technical Services Appropriate/Acceptable Use Policy………………………………..……......22 1.9 Campus Emergency Procedures………………………………………………………………......28 1.10 Campus Safety and Security………………………………………………………………………30 1.11 Early Education Services …………………………………………..…………………………...30 1.12 University Postal Services…………………………………………………………………………31 1.12.1 UAPB TV & KUAP Radio…………………………………………………………………......32 1.13 General Offices………………….…………….…………….…………………………………......33 III University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff “The ROAR” 2.0 ACADEMIC REGULATIONS 2.1 Changes in University Academic Policies………………………………………...………………35 2.2 Class Attendance…………………………………………………………………...…………........35 2.2.1 Census Verification Period………………………………………………………...…………........36 2.2.2 Make-Up Policy: Exams, Quizzes, And Assignments……………………………………………36 2.3 Incomplete Grade…………………………………………………………………………….…….36 2.4 Academic Jeopardy, Probation Suspension, and Readmission…………………………………37 2.5 Grading System…………………………………………..………………………………………...38 2.6 Undergraduate Academic Term Honors …………………………….……………………..……39 2.7 Undergraduate Honors Recognized During Commencement ………………………………….39 2.8 Student Advisement………………………………………………………………………..……....39 2.9 Repeating Courses……………………………………………………………………….….…......40 2.10 Schedule Change (Dropping & Adding)……………………………………………….…………40 2.11 Withdrawal from the University…………………….…………………………………………....40 2.12 Transcript Request………………………………………………………………………………...41 2.13 Student Academic Grievance Procedures……………………….….……………………............42 2.14 Academic Rights in the Classroom…………………………………………….……...….……....43 2.15 Classroom Freedom and Responsibility…….……………………………………………………44 2.16 University Policy on Disruptive Behavior………………………………………………….…......44 2.17 Address Changes…………………………………………………………………………….……...44 2.18 Classification of a Student for Tuition Purposes………………….…………………...…….......44 2.19 John B. Watson Memorial Library.………..………………………………………………...…...45 2.19.1 Division of Enrollment Management and Student Success……………………………………45 IV University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff “The ROAR” 3.0 FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION 3.1 Financial Obligations………………………………………………………..…………………… ...47 3.2 Check Cashing…………………………………………………………………...………………….48 3.3 Refund Policy……………………………………………………………………..…………………48 3.4 Financial Aid……………………………………………………………………..…………………48 3.5 Scholarships……………………………………………………………………..….……………….52 3.6 Return of Title IV Funds……………………………………………………..….………….....…...52 3.7 Credit Balance Refund…………………………………………………………………………......53 3.7.1 Student Refunds by Direct Deposit…………..………………………….………..…….………..54 3.8 Parking and Traffic Fines………………...………………………………………..……………....54 4.0 STUDENT AFFAIRS 4.1.1 Student Identification Card………………………………….…………….….…….…….........55 4.2 L.A. Davis Student Union..……………………………………….………….………….............55 4.2.1 UAPB Fitness Center…………………………………………………………………………....57 4.3 The Office Of Student Involvement & Leadership…………………………………………….59 4.3.1 Your Student Activity Fee...…………………………………………………….………………60 4.3.1.1 Unexpended Balances of Inactive Registered Student Organizations……………………….60 4.3.2 Student Organizations and Activities…………….……………………………………...……..60 4.3.2.A Faculty/Staff Advisor Criteria..………………………………………………….……..……...62 4.3.2.B Faculty /Staff Advisor Responsibility..……………………………………………..………….62 4.3.3 Chartering New Organizations..……………………………………………………..………....62 V University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff “The ROAR” 4.0 STUDENT AFFAIRS 4.3.4 Registration of New and Returning Student Organizations.. …...…………………………...63 4.3.5 Registered Student Organization…………………….…………..…………………………….68 4.3.9 Intramural Sports…………………………..…….…………………………………………......72 4.3.10 Membership Intake Process for Approved Registered Student Organizations………..…....72 4.3.11 Events Sponsored By UAPB Student Organizations On Campus….......................................73 4.3.12 Posting Of Material Regulations………………………………………………………………74 4.3.13 Off-Campus Travel Of Students Organizations…..……………………………………..........75 4.3.14 General Organizational Policies……………………………………………….…........75 4.3.15 Registered Student Organizations Standards Of Conduct……..…………………………….76 4.3.16 Hazing ....…………………………………………………………………………………………77 4.3.17 Student Government Association.………………………………………………………………79 4.3.17.1 Student Elections ………………………………………………………………………………79 1.3.17.2 Student Government Association Constitution………………………………………………79 4.4 University /Follett #216 Bookstore…...………………..………………………………………......92 4.5 Residential Life…………………………………..…………………………..........……………….92 4.6 Health Services.………………………………………………………………...………..………...96 4.7 The Student Counseling, Assessment, and Development Center……………………..………102 4.8 Disability Services ………………………………………………………………………………..102 4.8.1.A Service and Assistance Animal Policy………………………………………………………..103 4.9 Veterans Services…..……………………….…………………………………………..………...104 4.10 University Police and Public Safety….……………………………….……...………….............104 4.11 Office of Career Services………………………………………………………...…………........105 4.12 Dean of Student Life.……………..…..………………………………………...………….…….109 VI University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff “The ROAR” 4.0 STUDENT AFFAIRS 4.12.1 Student Code Of Conduct……………………………………………………..……...….........110 4.13 Student Judicial System…………………………………………………….…………................111 4.14 Infractions, Violations, and Sanctions……………………………………….……...………......113 4.15 Disciplinary Sanctions/Administrative Actions………….………………..………....................121 4.16 Loss of Privileges………………………………………………………….…………...................127 4.17 Withdrawal During Or Because Of Disciplinary Action ……………………………………..127 4.18 Behavioral Intervention Team (BIT)………………………………………….……….127 4.19 On or Off Campus Violations……………………………………..………..…………...............127 4.20 University Hearing Committees and Boards……………..……………………………………128 4.21 Channels for Charges Against Students.………..………………………..……..…….…….….129 4.22 Procedures For Formal Disciplinary Hearings………………………………..……………….123 4.23.1 Administrative Hearing Process…………………….………………………………………….133 4.24.2 Appeal Procedure…………………………………………………...…………….……….…....133 4.25 Effective Date of Sanctions…………………………………………..…………..…….………..134 4.26 Administration of Disciplinary Records and Disciplinary Information……………………..134 4.27 Free Speech And Expressive Activities In Outdoor Areas Of Campus…………….…..........135 Appendices……………….………………………………………….……………………………...139 VII Office of the Chancellor June 29, 2020 Dear UAPB Students: It is with great pleasure that we welcome you to the Pride known as the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB). In the midst of a pandemic, we are very much still excited about the upcoming year as we are taking a precautions to make your transition to campus as safe as possible. We are facing unprecedented times, and the school year may look a little different than any other. Despite the circumstances, we look forward to making this a great academic year. A new academic year brings an abundance of excitement,