2014-5-Student-Handbook.Pdf

2014-2015 Property of: _____________________________________________ Address: _______________________________________________ Phone #: _______________________________________________ In case of emergency, please notify: Name: __________________ Phone #: ___________________ The information in this book was the best available at press time. Watch for additional information and changes. ©2014 School Datebooks, Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in any retrieval system, or translated in any form without the written permission of School Datebooks, Inc. 2880 U.S. Hwy. 231 S., Suite 200 • Lafayette, IN 47909 • (765) 471-8883 http://www.schooldatebooks.com • [email protected] 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS Forword ............................................................................................................................................ 4 Student Government Asscoiation Constitution ................................................................................ 4 Alma Mater ...................................................................................................................................... 4 Historical Overview ......................................................................................................................... 5 Message From the President ............................................................................................................ 6 Message From the Dean of Students ............................................................................................... 7 Vision Statement .............................................................................................................................. 8 Board of Trustees ............................................................................................................................. 8 Legal Affairs/Human Resources ...................................................................................................... 8 University Administration ............................................................................................................... 9 University Traditions and Annual Events ...................................................................................... 10 Helpful Information ....................................................................................................................... 11 Financial Aid .................................................................................................................................. 12 University Policies ......................................................................................................................... 15 Discrimination and Harassment ..................................................................................................... 16 Absences From Class ..................................................................................................................... 18 Policy on Smoking ......................................................................................................................... 21 Disciplinary Matters in Student Housing ....................................................................................... 21 Drug/Alcohol-Free Campus ........................................................................................................... 22 University Offices & Services ....................................................................................................... 26 Financial Aid .................................................................................................................................. 38 Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy ......................................................................................... 39 Code of Student Conduct ............................................................................................................... 44 Code of Student Conduct and Student Discipline .......................................................................... 45 Student Groups and Organizations ................................................................................................ 47 General Matters .............................................................................................................................. 48 Formation of the Discipline Board ................................................................................................ 49 Disciplinary Hearing Procedures & Due Process .......................................................................... 49 Discipline Hearing Procedures ...................................................................................................... 50 Discipline Appeals Procedure ........................................................................................................ 51 Finalization of Discipline Sanctions .............................................................................................. 51 Prohibited Conduct ........................................................................................................................ 51 Disciplinary Sanctions Community Service Program ................................................................... 56 Residence Life ............................................................................................................................... 59 Student Life & Development: Programs, Organizations & Policies ............................................. 68 Student Health ................................................................................................................................ 86 University I.D. and Your Lion Card .............................................................................................. 97 Student Government Association Constitution ............................................................................ 100 Student Resource Guide ............................................................................................................... 110 Residence Halls ............................................................................................................................ 112 Area Public Transportation .......................................................................................................... 112 2 3 FORWORD The Student Handbook is a comprehensive collection of information about University gover- nance, services, facilities, organizations, and policies that directly affect students. Along with formal policies and other information contained on the University’s website, this handbook should serve as a source of necessary and useful information to help you navigate campus life. It is our hope that this information fosters a cooperative and constructive relationship between you - the student - and the University Specific information about academic programs and requirements can be found in the University Bulletin. University policies can be found on the University’s Policies webpage (http://www.lincoln.edu/hr/hrpolicies.html). NOTICE The Student Handbook is accurate at the time of publication but is subject to change as deemed appropriate by The Lincoln University in order to fulfill its role and mission as well as address circumstances beyond our control. Any such changes may be implemented without prior notice or obligation, and unless specified otherwise, are effective when made. This handbook is not to be regarded as a contract between the student and The Lincoln Uni- versity. The Lincoln University complies with all local, state, and federal non-discrimination laws and regulations in the provision of educational services. The most up to date information can be found on the University’s website. ALMA MATER Dear Lincoln, Dear Lincoln, To thee we’ll e’er be true. The golden hours we spent beneath The dear old Orange and Blue, Will live for e’er in memory, As guiding stars through life; For thee, our Alma Mater dear, We will rise in our might. (Repeat) For we love ev’ry inch of thy sacred soil, Ev’ry tree on thy campus green; And for thee with our might We will ever toil That thou mightiest be supreme. We’ll raise thy standard to the sky, Midst glory and honor to fly. And constant and true We will live for thee anew, Our dear old Orange and Blue. Hail! Hail! Lincoln. -By A. Dennee Bibb, `11 4 HISTORICAL OVERVIEW Founded in 1854, The Lincoln University is the oldest college in the United States to have as its original purpose the higher education of youth of African descent. Lincoln was established under the auspices of the Presbytery of New Castle in 1853, as the Ashmun Institute, for the scientific, classical and theological education of young Black males. Today, the University provides a superior education to people of all races and genders. On April 29, 1854, the institution received its charter from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. In 1866, Ashmun Institute became Lincoln University. The institution’s main objective was to provide a superior liberal arts education to all students. Caucasian students were also encouraged to enroll, and two graduated in the first baccalaureate class of men in 1868. In 1972, Lincoln received state related status and became Lincoln University of the Commonwealth System of Higher Education. In 2013, the University formally adopted “The” to its name to distinguish itself as the first of four Lincoln University in the world and to pay homage to its storied past and unparalleled distinctions. Today, The

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