Student Handbook

2020-2021

Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology Office for Student Services

Student Handbook Acknowledgment Form

The school handbook has been compiled to acquaint students of the policies of the Thaddeus Stevens College (TSCT) Campus. The handbook is available on the TSCT website at http://www.stevenscollege.edu/handbook. A link to the handbook can also be found on the College Portal at http:// my.stevenscollege.edu. After reviewing the handbook, please sign below to acknowledge receipt of the handbook and your willingness to comply with the policies stated in the Thaddeus Stevens College Handbook, and in any Thaddeus Stevens College publication referred to in the Handbook. The President of the College reserves the right to amend the handbook as needed. Key Policies: ƒƒ Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology is a dry campus and strives to promote an alcohol and drug free learning environment.

ƒƒ Students are expected to attend every class. If a student is absent for 5 days they are subject to dismissal.

ƒƒ Reasonable suspicion could lead to a student being required to take a drug test after being enrolled. Random testing may also occur during the academic year.

Please sign and return this page to the Thaddeus Stevens College Student Services Office upon receipt of the handbook.

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Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology . 3 Search and Seizure – As stated in the Student Handbook Students, as citizens, are protected against any unreasonable search and seizure. However, this does not prohibit college authorities from conducting searches of residence hall rooms, shop lockers or vehicles if the authority has reasonable cause to believe that a student is using the room, locker or vehicle for a purpose that is either illegal or would otherwise seriously interfere with the educational atmosphere or is in violation of the college Code of Conduct. If comprehensive room searches occur, two of the following individuals will be present; the Residence Hall Advisor, Director of Residence Life, Dean of Student Services, or Security. The student(s) of the room that is being searched should be present if they are available. Such all- encompassing searches are most likely to occur during the week, when both the majority of students and the Residence Hall Advisors are present. They are completed with great discretion in cases where there is reasonable evidence that a person is engaged in illegal activities or behaviors that are contrary to the College Code of Conduct or in emergency situations. For vehicle or locker searchers Security, the student, and/ or the Dean of Student Services should be present during the search or their designee. Understanding Search and Seizure “Reasonable Cause” or “Just Cause” for a search consists of the following: 1. Smoke, whether caused by a fire, a cigarette, incense, candle or the burning of some form of illegal substance. 2. The strong smell of alcohol or marijuana coming from a Residence Hall Room, vehicle, or locker. 3. Considerable evidence, gathered from a variety of sources, regarding possible illegal activity or activity contrary to the College Code of Conduct being conducted within a Residence Hall Room, or vehicle. 4. Considerable evidence indicating the presence of a weapon(s) within a Residence Hall Room, locker, or vehicle. 5. Considerable evidence indicating an activity in the Residence Hall, in a classroom, in a vehicle, or in a locker that may threaten the health, safety and welfare of fellow students. (Possible presence of explosives, etc.) This listing is simply to indicate some of the reasons, once confirmed, that would produce “Reasonable Cause” or “Just Cause” for a search. (Please Note: This listing is not all inclusive.) It is not the intent of the college to do unreasonable and unwarranted searches. The only intent of the college is to ensure a safe and secure environment for students to reside, study and continue in pursuit of their educational goals. I have read and understand the Search and Seizure Policy of Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology.

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4 . 2020-2021 Student Handbook 2020-2021 STUDENT HANDBOOK

The Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology will not discriminate in its educational programs or employment practices based on race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, religion, ancestry, union membership, or any other legally protected classification. Announcement of this policy is in accordance with state and federal laws, including Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the American Disabilities Act of 1991. Employees and participants who have an inquiry or complaint of harassment or discrimination, or who need information about accommodations for persons with disabilities, should contact Betty Tompos, Affirmative Action Officer, Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology, 750 East King Street, Lancaster, PA 17602. Phone: (717) 391 -6947.

Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology . 5 Contents Grading Policy...... 23 COVID Notice ...... 9 Course Repeat Policy...... 23 I. INTRODUCTION...... 10 Deans’ List...... 24 II. MISSION STATEMENT...... 10 Mid Term Grades...... 24 III. VISION STATEMENT...... 10 Incomplete Grades...... 24 IV. CORE VALUES...... 10 Appeal Of Academic Dismissal...... 25 V. PEOPLE: ADMINISTRATION AND Appeal Of Grade...... 25 STAFF...... 11 Auditing A Course...... 26 VI. NON-DISCRIMINATION...... 13 Drop/Add Procedure...... 26 NON DISCRIMINATION...... 13 Maximum Credit Hours...... 26 PROCEDURE FOR REPORTING Change Of Program Major...... 26 DISCRIMINATION...... 13 General Education Core VII. SAFETY Curriculum...... 27 INFORMATION...... 14 Part Time Status...... 27 Primary Emergency Contact General Education Requirements..... 27 Telephone Numbers:...... 14 Attendance...... 27 Non-Emergency...... 14 Withdrawal Procedure...... 28 Emergency Notification...... 14 Procedures To Withdraw Medical Services...... 14 From A Class:...... 28 Security Guards...... 14 Procedures For Withdrawal Crime Statistics...... 15 From The College:...... 29 Campus Fire Safety Report...... 15 X. FERPA – FAMILY EDUCATIONAL Fire Safety Education & Training...... 15 RIGHTS AND PRIVACY ACT...... 30 Procedures For Fire Alarms...... 15 FERPA (Family Educational Rights Report That A Fire Has Occurred...... 15 and Privacy Act)...... 30 Fire Safety Improvements...... 15 XI. FINANCIAL AID...... 32 Fire Statistical Disclosure...... 16 Types Of Aid Available...... 32 VIII. ACCREDITATION & ASSESSMENT.17 Thaddeus Stevens Grant Policy...... 32 Middle States Commission On Grant Covers:...... 32 Higher Education Accreditation & Length Of Time:...... 32 Assessment...... 17 Maintaining Eligibility:...... 32 IX. ACADEMIC ISSUES...... 18 Satisfactory Academic Progress Institutional Learning Goals ...... 18 To Maintain Financial Aid Advanced Placement...... 18 Eligibility Policy...... 33 Credit Through College In The High Quality Of Progress School And Dual Enrollment: ...... 18 “Good Academic Standing”...... 33 Credit By Department Quantity Of Progress Examination...... 18 “Pace Of Unit Completion”...... 33 Credit By Standardized Exams Quantity Of Progress (Ap, Clep, Excelsior, Etc.)...... 18 “Maximum Time Frame”...... 34 Credit For Life/Work Learning Appeals...... 34 (Portfolio)...... 19 College Fees...... 34 Credit For Military Training...... 19 Institutional Refund Policy...... 34 Credit For Formal Apprenticeship Processing Of Financial Aid After Training...... 19 Withdrawing From The College.... 35 Credit By Articulation...... 19 Vehicle Policy/TSCT Parking Credit By Program Of Study...... 19 Regulations...... 35 Credit Transfer To TSCT...... 19 Registering Your Vehicle...... 35 Academic Advisement...... 20 Guests...... 36 Course Selection...... 20 General Rules...... 36 Academic Follow Up...... 20 Offenses & Fines...... 37 Academic Standing And Academic XII. CODE OF CONDUCT...... 38 Dismissal...... 20 Preamble...... 38 Self-Plagiarism...... 21 Violations Of The Code Of Academic Integrity...... 22 Conduct...... 38 Minor Violations...... 38

6 . 2020-2021 Student Handbook Major Violations...... 39 XIV. AVAILABLE SERVICES...... 68 Vaping/Tobacco Policy...... 40 House Of Champ College Store...... 68 Multi-Stemmed Smoking Counseling Services...... 68 Devices...... 40 Accessibility Services ...... 68 Non Alcoholic Beer Or Women’s Center...... 70 Associated Beverages...... 40 Student Employment...... 70 Beer Bottles, Liquor Bottles, Or Career Services...... 70 Similar Containers...... 40 Learning Resources Center...... 70 Disciplinary Sanctions Exclusion Academic Support Services From The College And/ Or Fall 2020...... 72 Residence Halls...... 41 XV. RESIDENTIAL LIFE...... 75 Additional Sanctions...... 41 Philosophy: Residence Drug-Free Campus Policy...... 42 Life Program...... 75 Policy Purpose...... 42 Philosophy: Residence Life Staff...... 75 Scope And Applicability...... 43 8 Ways To Stay Secure In The Student Responsibilities & Duties.....43 Residence Halls...... 76 Student Prohibited Conduct...... 44 Residence Hall Regulations...... 76 Student Drug And Alcohol Testing..46 Room Assignments...... 78 Discipline For Policy Violations...... 50 Room Care...... 78 Searches...... 52 Room Key...... 79 Confidentiality...... 52 Community Meetings...... 79 Costs For Testing...... 52 Wireless In The Residence Halls...... 79 Student Health Issues...... 52 Visitor And Guest Policy...... 80 Loss Of Stevens Grant...... 52 Resident Students...... 80 Off-Campus Conduct Policy...... 53 Overnight Guest/Visitor Policy...... 81 Weapons Policy...... 53 Visitation Rules And Regulations:.....81 Sexual Assault, Sexual Harassment, Missing Residential Student Domestic Violence, Dating Notification Policy...... 82 Violence, & Stalking Policy...... 54 Major Spring Clean-Up In The Procedure for Reporting Sexual Residence Hall...... 83 Assault, Sexual Harassment, Personal Belongings...... 84 Domestic Violence, Dating Search And Seizure...... 84 Violence, and Stalking:...... 55 Laundry Facilities...... 85 Due Process...... 57 Vacations...... 85 Appeals Process...... 57 XVI. GENERAL INFORMATION...... 86 Student Rights & Responsibilities....58 Campus Telephone Numbers...... 86 Committees That Hear Cases...... 58 Technical Program Faculty...... 86 Jones Dining Hall Code Of General Education Faculty...... 87 Conduct...... 59 Campus Security...... 87 Computer Resources Residence Life Phones...... 87 Acceptable Use Policy...... 60 Service Area Phones...... 87 Mobile Device Policy ...... 62 Stevens Success Strategies...... 88 Dress Code...... 62 Weekly Planner...... 97 Hygiene Policy...... 63 Student Governance...... 63 Faculty Senate...... 63 College Responsibilities In Student Accident/ Illness/Loss...... 64 XIII. EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES65. Commuting Students...... 65 Student Organizations...... 65 Athletics...... 66 Intramurals...... 67 Multipurpose Activity Center...... 67 Student Center...... 67

Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology . 7 Academic Calendar ƒ January S M T W T F S Fallall SeesteSemester 2020 Spring SemesterSng Seeste 2021 1 2 ƒ Spring Semester 2021 Details to Follow 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Jan. 7-8 Spring Orientation Aug. 18-19 New Faculty rientation 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Aug. 20-21 Faculty Professional Development Spring Classes Begin - Drop/Add Jan. 19 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 begins Aug. 24 Fall Classes Begin-Drop/Add Begins 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 Jan. 22 Drop/Add ends Aug. 28 Drop/Add ends for eneral Studies 31 Spring Semester Officially Enrolled Jan. 29 Sept. 4 Census Date Census Date ƒ February Feb. 15 No Classes Sept. 7 Classes in Session S M T W T F S Feb. 24 Job Fair ct. 9 Review/Approval of Spring Schedule 1 2 3 4 5 6 March 4 Review/Approval of Fall Schedule ct. 12 Classes in Session 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 March 15 No Classes ct. 17 pen House 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 March 19 No Classes id-Term rades Due by 12 Noon via 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 ct. 23 College Portal Mid-Term Grades Due by 12 Noon via March 19 28 College Portal Nov. 17 - Sophomore Registration for Spring March 31 Job Fair Dec. 4 2021 ƒ March Nov. 18 - Freshman Registration for Spring April 10 Spring Open House S M T W T F S Dec. 4 2021 ETS Post-Testing (Sophomores & April 12-23 1 2 3 4 5 6 ECM Freshman) Nov. 19 - Pre-ajor Registration for Spring 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Dec. 4 2021 Currently Enrolled Pre-Major/ April 13-30 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Freshman Registration for Fall 2021 Deadline to Withdraw from Courses Nov. 24 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 without Penalty Deadline to Withdraw from Courses April 16 28 29 30 31 without Penalty Nov. 24 Last Day of In-Person Classes April 19 No Classes Nov. 25-30 Fall Break-No Classes ƒ April Dec. 1-16 All Classes ove to nline Learning NOCTI Post-Testing (Sophomores, S M T W T F S April 26 - CNSA Freshman & ECM Freshmen) Student Academic pinion Survey 1 2 3 Dec. 7-16 May 7 (excludes Sophomores in AUTO, Window CORT, CNSA & WET) 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Dec. 16 Classes End 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Student Academic Opinion Survey May 4-14 rades Due-12 Noon via College 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Dec. 21 Window Portal ASE Post-Testing 25 26 27 28 29 30 May 10 (CORT Sophomores) Dec. 22 Assessment ƒ ASE Post-Testing May May 11-12 (AUTO Sophomores) S M T W T F S May 14 Classes End 1 May 15 Commencement (Tentative) 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Grades Due by 12 Noon via College 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 May 21 Portal 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 Course Assessments due in 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 May 21 Office of Assessment 30 31

8 . 2020-2021 Student Handbook COVID Notice

It should be noted that because of the impact of COVID-19, course offerings, programs, policies, practices or the College’s delivery of education may change from that which is reflected in the Student Handbook. If those changes are implemented, they will be implemented only because of the need for the College to follow guidelines issued by federal and state governmental authorities and because of the College’s desire to provide for the health and safety of its students, staff and employees. The College will endeavor to provide as much advance notice as is possible to all students, staff and employees of any changes, additions or alterations to the College’s course offerings, programs, policies, practices or the College’s delivery of education.

Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology . 9 I. INTRODUCTION value to the lives of our students so that Welcome to Thaddeus Stevens they will find skilled employment, be College! You are now one of the effective citizens, and reach their full over 1,300 members of one of the potential. finest educational communities in IV. CORE VALUES Pennsylvania. Hopefully, you will become Thaddeus Stevens College of one of the more than 7,000 Stevens Technology is committed to structuring alumni who are living throughout the and maintaining its daily functions country. around the following core values: The purpose of this handbook is to integrity, diversity, respect, teamwork, acquaint you with Thaddeus Stevens learning and growth, and accountability. College of Technology, its customs, INTEGRITY: We value the commitment its regulations, and its methods of to high moral/ethical standards, honesty, operation. and fairness in teaching and learning, We will do all that we can to guarantee social engagements, and professional your success as a citizen of this practices. community, but you must do your part, DIVERSITY: We value the recognition of too. Become involved in the activities the variety of unique individuals within of the College, both educationally and our world and the interdependence socially. Bring constructive criticisms upon each other, each other’s culture, and suggestions to the attention of and the natural environment. We value the staff. We have been in the business the differences and respect the qualities of educating trade/technical students and experiences that are different from since 1905 and are known to be a leader our own. among technical colleges in America. In order to continue this fine tradition, we RESPECT: We value the unbiased need your assistance and cooperation. consideration, treatment, and regard for Your participation and suggestions the rights, values, beliefs, and property contribute to the diversity of campus of all other people. life that benefits all students. If you have TEAMWORK (COLLABORATION): suggestions about how to improve the We value working cooperatively and Stevens experience or if you have a collaboratively as part of a group in complaint, you may use the “Ask Joe” which there is a shared mission and feature or Complaints & Grievances vision aligned toward a goal. form on the College’s website. Stevens has maintained a strong tradition and LEARNING AND GROWTH (LIFE LONG reputation as a leader in trade/technical LEARNING): We value the relentless education since 1905 by listening to dedication to increasing the knowledge students and responding to their needs. and competences of all individuals Please use this handbook as a guide for associated with the College. We your success. recognize that human resources are the College’s only sustainable competitive II. MISSION STATEMENT advantage. Thaddeus Stevens College of ACCOUNTABILITY: We value the Technology educates Pennsylvania’s taking of responsibility for actions economically and socially disadvantaged and the results of those actions; as well as other qualified students for honoring obligations, expectations, skilled employment in a diverse, ever and requirements; delivering what changing workforce and for full effective is promised; and owning up to participation as citizens. shortcomings and mistakes. III. VISION STATEMENT Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology will be the best two year technical college of its kind by adding

10 . 2020-2021 Student Handbook V. PEOPLE: DIRECTOR OF THADDEUS STEVENS FOUNDATION: ADMINISTRATION AND ALEX MUNRO STAFF All charitable donations whether they be cash At times it may be necessary to contact a or gifts in kind are handled by the Thaddeus member of the administration or staff to Stevens Foundation. The Foundation works acquire an answer to a question or perhaps intently in promoting philanthropy and resolve a problem. The following is a list of works one-on-one with potential donors the administrators and staff members and a in developing wills, trusts, estate planning, phrase to indicate their areas of service: and annuities. The Foundation conducts capital campaigns and fundraising for special PRESIDENT: campus projects and scholarships, and hosts PEDRO RIVERA events for the cultivation and recognition of Oversees operation of the College. donors. The Foundation also perpetuates, the First Floor Mellor Hall housing project through securing building Phone: 717-299-7722 sites. VICE PRESIDENT FOR ACADEMIC AFFAIRS: Thaddeus Stevens Alumni House DR. TIMOTHY BIANCHI Phone: 717-295-9666 Supervises academic/technical staff. Contact DIRECTOR OF THADDEUS STEVENS person for industry members and curriculum ALUMNI ASSOCIATION: inquiries. ALEX MUNRO First Floor Mellor Hall Communicates with nearly 7,000 alumni, Phone: 717-299-7793 publishes “The Tower” quarterly newsletter VICE PRESIDENT FOR FINANCE & and conducts special events of the Alumni ADMINISTRATION: Association including special reunions, Directs all business and billing functions, a spring alumni Awards Banquet, fall facilities, security, and dining services. Homecoming and Car Show, and campus First Floor Mellor Hall beautification projects. Phone: 717-391-6947 Thaddeus Stevens Alumni House DEAN OF ACADEMIC AFFAIRS Phone: 717-295-9666 MICHAEL DEGROFT DIRECTOR OF FINANCIAL AID: Responsible for student academic issues EMILY SMOKER and concerns as well as providing direct Certifies student eligibility for financial aid, assistance to the Vice President for Academic awards all available financial resources to Affairs. students, and acts as the VA Certifying First Floor Mellor Hall Official for the college. Phone: 717-391-3506 Hartzell Building DEAN OF STUDENT SERVICES/ ATHLETIC Phone: 717-391-6969 DIRECTOR: DIRECTOR OF ACT 101/EOP, COMMUNITY DR. CHRIS METZLER SERVICE, CARL D. PERKINS PROGRAM Responsible for student discipline; Residence COORDINATOR, & SPECIAL PROJECTS: Life; Women’s Center; Schwalm Student VALDIJAH BROWN Center; extra-curricular activities; and Provides Act 101/EOP students with intercollegiate athletics. academic and personal counseling services, First Floor Mellor Hall and referrals to connect students with tutorial Phone: 717-299-7794 services, and community based services DEAN OF ENROLLMENT SERVICES: to meet student needs. Connects Stevens MELISSA WISNIEWSKI Grant students with community service Responsible for admissions and registrar opportunities. Administers the Carl D. Perkins functions of the college. Program that works with academic and non- academic services to strengthen technical Hartzell Building education for students, faculty, and staff. Phone: 717-391-3506 Lower Level Orange Street location Phone: 717-391-7299

Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology . 11 DIRECTOR OF THE ACADEMIC CENTER: DIRECTOR OF GRANTS: SHERI WRIGHT DEB STRUBEL Facilitates student academic success through Plans, organizes, and manages all grant providing direct support, supervising development functions of the College’s Academic Coaches, coordinating Peer Advancement/Development Office, Tutoring and Professional Tutoring Services including overseeing all grant-seeking and and coordinating the Retention Team. Also grant stewardship for both the College and serves as Director of the Pre-Major Program Thaddeus Stevens Foundation. Researches LRC Third Floor and cultivates prospective grantmakers; Phone: 717-391-1375 works with administration, faculty, staff to manage grant-funded projects; and DIRECTOR FOR RESIDENCE LIFE: prepares and submits all grant reports. Helps JASON KUNTZ design and oversee all Development Office Directs resident life operations. publications. Second Floor MAC College Development Office Phone: 717-391-7322 Phone: 717-391-7294 COUNSELOR/ACCESSIBILITY DIRECTOR OF MARKETING & PUBLIC COORDINATOR: RELATIONS: DEBRA SCHUCH, LPC, NCC, ATR ANN VALUCH Phone: 717-299-7408 Responsible for the Marketing and Public Hartzell Building Relations functions of the college including, COUNSELOR but not limited to advertising, media JACKIE BAREUTHER relations, portal, website, social media, digital Phone: 717-391-7213 signage, etc. Schwalm Student Center Lower Level Mellor Hall Provides students with personal, social, Phone: 717-299-7702 educational and career counseling. DIRECTOR FOR CAREER SERVICES: Coordinates and evaluates accessibility LAURIE GROVE services for students. Responsible for the operations of the Career DIRECTOR FOR ASSESSMENT & Services office including: Managing the ACCOUNTABILITY: college’s job posting website College Central CHERYL LUTZ Network, networking with and maintaining Responsible for facilitating the design, extensive employer database, coordinating development, and management of a college’s internship program, annual Career comprehensive integrated assessment system Fair, and annual Graduate Employment that provides the information necessary Survey. Assists students with job placement, to evaluate the efficiency, effectiveness, internships, resume writing, interviewing, and impact of programs and practices as college transfer, social media management, related to the strategic goals and mission of and provides various soft skills workshops Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology. throughout the year. Hartzell Building Hartzell Building Phone: (717) 391-3595 Phone: 717-396-7188 DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT: REGISTRAR : WARREN S TAYLOR – ALUMNUS Direct STACY SCOTT and Manage Annual Fundraising programs Assists students with course enrollment including identification cultivation and functions and maintains academic records. solicitation of individual and corporate Hartzell Building donors; Research donor relation programs at Phone: 717-391-7231 local and state levels; Compose timely and accurate reports to Funders; Collaborate with management and planning of fundraising events and donor receptions; Alumni Relations College Development Office Phone: (717) 391-6934 12 . 2020-2021 Student Handbook VI. NON-DISCRIMINATION NON DISCRIMINATION PROCEDURE FOR REPORTING The College’s nondiscrimination DISCRIMINATION policy states that “The Thaddeus Students and employees who believe Stevens College of Technology will that they are being discriminated not discriminate in its educational against with regard to any of the above programs or employment practices should contact one of the following: based on race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, Title VI, race discrimination issue: disability, age, religion, ancestry, union Chris Metzler: 299-7794 Metzler@ membership, or any other legally stevenscollege.edu protected classification. Announcement Title IX, sex discrimination issue: of this policy is in accordance with Betty Tompos, 391-6947, state and federal laws, including Title [email protected] IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Sections 503 and 504 of the Section 504, physically-challenged Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the discrimination issue: American Disabilities Act of 1991.” Betty Tompos, 391-6947, [email protected] The Pennsylvania Department of Education will not discriminate in its These persons can inform individuals educational programs, activities or of their rights and the appropriate employment practices, based on race, grievance procedure. Students who color, national origin, sex, age, sexual are exhibiting behavior that infringes preference, disability, religion, ancestry, on the rights of others or who are union membership, or any other legally experiencing difficulties that may be a protected classification. Announcement result of harassment or discrimination of this policy is in accordance with may have their situations reviewed by state and federal laws, including Title the Committee on Diversity and Equity. IX of the Educational Amendments Students may approach any member of of 1972 and Section 503 and 504 this committee to discuss their concerns of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. or a committee member may approach Employees and participants who have a student. After the student meets an inquiry or complaint of harassment with a committee member, it may be or discrimination or who need necessary to involve the Committee on information about accommodations for Diversity and Equity to intervene or to challenged persons, should contact the develop a recommendation for action. Equal Education Opportunity Officer, A list of the members of this committee Pennsylvania Department of Education, can be found on the portal in the 333 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA 17126- Student Services Office. Confidentiality 0333. Phone: (717) 787-1953. is stressed, and the student is apprised of all aspects of the process. Cases involving Sexual Harassment and Sexual Assault follow the procedures outlined in the Code of Conduct section of the handbook. Emergencies or services beyond routine care are referred to Lancaster General Hospital.

Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology . 13 VII. SAFETY After 12pm students should see nurse on Main Campus. From 4:00pm to 7:00am, INFORMATION students report to the Director of CALL CAMPUS SECURITY FOR ANY Residence Life, a Residence Hall Advisor, AND ALL EMERGENCIES or security. Security personnel can respond most Important Note: All students are quickly and will initiate emergency required to maintain medical insurance procedures by dispatching emergency coverage as the college is not and responders and contacting the cannot be held liable for medical costs administrators. If ever you are unsure resulting from injury or illness on or off who to call in serious emergency campus. situations or for medical emergencies TSCT is staffed by Registered Nurses call 911 first, then call campus security. dedicated to providing quality medical Primary Emergency Contact and educational services to the entire student body when school is in session. Telephone Numbers: If medical referrals are needed they can be arranged at offsite locations with Campus Security transportation at no cost to the student. TSCT on Orange St. (24/7): 717-606-1564 Main Campus: 717-396-7165 A confidential electronic medical record is maintained on each student at TSCT. It is important that if students take daily NON-EMERGENCY medications or there is a change to their When issues arise on campus that are health status, that the Nurses office is not emergencies the Pennsylvania State notified as soon as possible so that the Police may be called at 717-299-7650. information is updated on the student’s Please notify Security. health record. The SHC does not provide medical EMERGENCY NOTIFICATION excuses for missed classes. Medical The College has an emergency excuses that preclude participation notification system, called RAVE, that from gym class or athletics shall be in can email and text information about a effect until released by an appropriate College emergency directly to students. physician. If a student is excused from On the College’s portal for current attending classes due to an illness, the students (my.stevenscollege.edu), there student is expected to remain in the is an application that allows students to residence hall or at home, except for enter information on how they wish to mealtimes or at those times when he/ be contacted in an emergency. she is requested to visit the medical MEDICAL SERVICES services department. There are licensed Registered Nurses on SECURITY GUARDS duty on Main Campus and on Orange Stevens has five components to its Street location as follows: security personnel services: Main Campus Health Office Contact: 1. Personnel who punch the electronic Melissa Meshey, RN First button system; Floor Brenner Hall 7:30am - 4:00pm Monday - Friday 2. Personnel who are responsible for [email protected] the Main, Greenfield, Greiner, and 717-299-7769 Fax: 717-391-3561 Orange Streetlocations; Orange Street Health Office Contact: 3. Personnel who are stationed, at Marianne Topka, RN First Floor times, in each residence hall for 7:00am - 12:00pm Monday-Friday safety purposes; [email protected] 4. Personnel who are stationed in the 717-606-1560 MAC; and

14 . 2020-2021 Student Handbook 5. Personnel who conduct motor PROCEDURES FOR FIRE patrols between Branch, Greenfield, ALARMS Greiner, and Main Campuses. If a fire occurs, individuals are instructed These personnel are hired to help to sound the building fire alarm by protect you, the campus, and residence pulling the red alarm pull box and, if halls against intruders and possible possible, call 911 and Security. Once a damage or thefts. Please treat them fire alarm has been sounded, individuals with courtesy; they are working for you. should evacuate immediately using Be prepared to show your I.D. card if the nearest fire exit door or stairwell. requested by the guard. The security Individuals should not use elevators personnel are under the supervision because they may become inoperative of the Vice President for Finance and due to the fire. If possible, abled persons Administration. should assist disabled persons in exiting the building. Disabled persons who For additional information, an Annual cannot use stairs should wait in the Security Report (ASR) and Crime stairwell until security or firefighters Statistics brochure is available in the arrive. Office of Finance and Administration, Mellor Hall, 1st Floor. Individuals should notify security officers or fire authorities of the location CRIME STATISTICS of any disabled persons remaining in the In accordance with the Student building. Individuals should also notify Right to Know, Campus Security security officers or firefighters if they Act, College and University Security suspect that someone may be trapped Information Act (Act 73 of 1988) and inside. the Campus Sex Crimes Prevention Act (CSCPA) a Crime Statistics report The fire alarm may not sound is available at mystevenscollege.edu continuously. Even if the alarm stops, and stevenscollege.edu to provide individuals should continue the both current and prospective students, evacuation. Warn others who may enter faculty, and staff with information the building after the alarm stops. pertinent to security measures and Individuals should evacuate to a crime statistics at the Thaddeus Stevens distance of at least 500 feet from College of Technology the building and out of the way of emergency personnel. Individuals CAMPUS FIRE SAFETY REPORT should not return to the building until The fire safety report contains fire safety instructed to do so by security officers policies and procedures related to on or other authorized personnel. campus student housing and statistics for fires that occurred in those facilities. When a fire alarm has been sounded or a fire otherwise reported to Security, FIRE SAFETY EDUCATION AND the security officer will initiate the TRAINING notification procedures for contacting All students are required to watch appropriate personnel. a Fire Safety Video. In addition, all resident students are required to attend REPORT THAT A FIRE HAS a safety workshop conducted by the OCCURRED residence hall director. Residence hall Report all fires that occur on campus to directors have received additional fire Security. safety training and will share relevant information with the students regarding FIRE SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS living in a campus residence hall. Regular assessment of the campus Fire Safety Report are reviewed and changes are made when appropriate. Any recommendations should be reported to Security.

Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology . 15 FIRE STATISTICAL DISCLOSURE A report of campus fires is available at my.stevenscollege.edu and on the College’s Web site at Stevenscollege.edu. Definitions in the Fire report: Fire: Any instance of open flame or other burning in a place not intended to contain the burning or in an uncontrolled manner. Unintentional Fire: A fire that does not involve an intentional human act to ignite or spread fire into an area where the fire should not be. Intentional Fire: A fire that is ignited, or that results from a deliberate action, in circumstances where the person knows there should not be a fire. Undetermined Fire: A fire in which the cause cannot be determined. Fire-related Injury: Any instance in which a person is injured as a result of a fire, including an injury sustained from a natural or accidental cause, while involved in fire control, attempting rescue, or escaping from the dangers of the fire. Fire-related Death: Any instance in which a person (i) is killed as a result of a fire, including death resulting from a natural or accidental cause while involved in fire control, attempting rescue, or escaping from the dangers of a fire, or (ii) dies within one year of injuries sustained as a result of the fire. Value of Property Damage: The estimated value of the loss of the structure and contents, in terms of the cost of replacement in like kind and quantity. Fire Drill: A supervised practice of a mandatory evacuation of a building for a fire.

16 . 2020-2021 Student Handbook VIII. ACCREDITATION & National Occupational Competencies Institute Assessment (NOCTI): Technical ASSESSMENT program pre-test measures technical MIDDLE STATES COMMISSION competencies of students newly enrolled in a program of study. ON HIGHER EDUCATION National Occupational Competencies ACCREDITATION & Institute Assessment (NOCTI):Technical ASSESSMENT program post-test measures technical Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology competencies of students completing has received and maintained its a program illustrating academic growth accreditation through the Middle States over time. Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE Automotive Service Excellence Student or Middle States) since 1991. The Middle Certification (ASE): A series of pre- States Commission on Higher Education test exams that measure competencies is a voluntary, nongovernmental, of students newly enrolled in the membership association that defines, Automotive and Collision Repair maintains, and promotes educational programs. excellence across institutions with diverse missions, student populations, and Automotive Service Excellence Student resources. As one of the seven regional Certification (ASE): A series of post- accrediting associations within The United test exams that measure competencies States, MSCHE is recognized by the U.S. of students completing an Automotive Secretary of Education as well as the and Collision Repair program illustrating Council on Higher Education (CHEA). growth over time. Institutional accreditation is required to ETS Proficiency Profile Assessment: Pre- obtain loans and grants issued by the test measures academic competencies federal government, Student Assistance in reading, writing, mathematics, critical Programs in Title IV of the Higher thinking, humanities, social sciences, Education Act, as amended (HEA). As and natural sciences of students newly a degree granting institution, Thaddeus enrolled. Stevens College of Technology earned and maintains accreditation through ETS Proficiency Profile Assessment: Post- its quality assurances indicative of test measures academic competencies institutional and educational effectiveness in reading, writing, mathematics, critical and improvement that is obtained thinking, humanities, social sciences, and through a stringent evaluative peer review natural sciences of students completing process. Compliance in meeting the 7 a program illustrating academic growth accreditation standards is evident in overtime. the policies, processes, and procedures Student Academic Opinion Survey that guide our institution in fulfilling its (SAOS): On-Line survey provides mission, values, and goals associated to instructors with critical feedback and with our student learning outcomes regarding the classes they teach. Identity and operational behavior. of respondent is confidential. On-line Student participation, performance, survey is conducted each semester and and evaluation have been and will term. continue to be a critical element in Post-Graduate On-Line Survey: assuring the college continues to meet Post graduate survey provides the the standards for accreditation and College with vital information regarding safeguarding a student’s opportunity to career placement and starting salary. Post apply for loans and grants issued by the graduate surveys are conducted 1 year, 5 federal government. For these reasons, years, and 10 years after graduation. students of Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology are required to participate in critical assessments and evaluations, such as, but not limited to, the following:

Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology . 17 IX. ACADEMIC ISSUES 5. Civic Engagement: Students will develop an appreciation for the INSTITUTIONAL LEARNING value of community through service GOALS opportunities. Institutional Learning Goals (ILG): Goals 6. Technological Competency: at the program level combined with Students will demonstrate technical general education goals, extra-and knowledge and practical application. co-curricular goals, information literacy goals, and other goals, such as, ethical ADVANCED PLACEMENT and civil leadership create institutional The College believes that placing goals. students at the proper educational level will contribute to their success. Premise: If ILGs are really institution Advanced placement is designed to wide, every student should have give students credit for the learning systematic learning opportunities they have acquired prior to entering to master them, regardless of which Thaddeus Stevens College. Students course/program choices they make. who have acquired skills and knowledge Purpose: Since the ILGs align to our through advanced courses in high mission and form the basis of our school, vocational/technical training, assessment plan, the results will gauge military service, or life/ work experience, the degree to which we are achieving may be eligible for advanced placement. these goals and guide discussions of how we can enhance teaching and Credit through College in learning at TSCT. the High School and Dual New Institutional Learning Goals Enrollment: (ILGs): Utilized the ‘general education’ Students may earn college credit by model described in Student Learning completing college-level courses at Assessment publication by Middle their home school (College in the High States. School) or at the Thaddeus Stevens College campus (Dual Enrollment). 1. Mastery of Content: Students These courses are usually taken will exhibit career readiness concurrently with a similar high school by demonstrating the critical course of the same nature. These knowledge and skills required in type of courses are usually pursued professional and/or collegiate by a traditional student and a grade is endeavors. assigned. 2. Effective Communication: Students will read, write, speak, and listen Credit by Department to achieve literal and/or inferential Examination understanding. Students who have skills superior to those taught in a required course may 3. Mathematical Reasoning: Students qualify for this option. Students may will apply mathematical methods opt to take a “final” test as a means to and concepts to solve problems and acquire the credit without the cost and make informed decisions. time devoted to a redundant course. 4. Critical Thinking: Students will build Credit by department examination is upon acquired comprehension by usually pursued by a traditional student, employing higher order thinking but no grade is assigned. skills when questioning current situations, posing an alternative, Credit by Standardized Exams objectively resolving problems, and/ (AP, CLEP, Excelsior, etc.) or applying prior knowledge and Students may take a nationally- processes to new situations. recognized exam for different

18 . 2020-2021 Student Handbook disciplines, and gain credit at a college assigned. Interested students should that recognizes the test. Credit by a consult the registrar. Eligibility will be standardized exam is usually pursued determined based upon substantial by a traditional student, but no grade is evidence of prior experience or assigned. course work. Advanced placement is then possible through testing and/or Credit for Life/Work Learning competency assessment determined by (Portfolio) the appropriate department. Advanced Students may prepare a portfolio of credit is not used in calculating the materials (training certificates, work student’s cumulative grade point experiences, seminars, businesses, etc.) average (GPA). Only the course number, that defend the acquisition of skills title, and the number of credits will taught in a specific course. Faculty be entered on the transcript. No letter will evaluate the portfolio against the grades will be shown. Up to a maximum requirements for a specific course. of half the total program requirements Credit by portfolio for life/work may be granted through nontraditional experience is usually pursued by a credit evaluation (advanced placement nontraditional student, and (usually) no or credit by exam). Credit will only be grade is assigned. granted to full-time students in good standing after one semester. Any Credit for Military Training exceptions to this policy will be at the College credit can be assigned for discretion of the vice president for specific technical training received academic affairs during military service (electronics, auto mechanics, etc.). Credit for CREDIT TRANSFER TO TSCT military training is usually pursued by a Any student who desires to transfer nontraditional student, and no grade is credits to Thaddeus Stevens College of assigned. Technology (TSCT) must have taken the classes at a college that is accredited by Credit for Formal a regional or national accrediting agency Apprenticeship Training and must have earned a grade of “C” or College credit can be assigned for the higher. Students may only transfer completion of a formal apprenticeship General Education classes. All classes that program (machinist, plumbers and are not General Education classes must pipe fitters, electricians with the IBEW, be taken at TSCT. Transferred classes are etc.). Credit for formal apprenticeship recoded with a “T” (transfer credit) in is usually pursued by a nontraditional place of a merit grade. These classes do student, and no grade is assigned. not factor into a student’s GPA. Credit by Articulation Students should request an official Students may receive college credit transcript from the college(s) where for the completion of high school courses were taken be mailed to the technical training if a formal articulation Registrar’s Office. The Registrar’s Office agreement exists between the high will evaluate all course descriptions. The school and Thaddeus Stevens College. Registrar reserves the right to request a Credit by articulation is usually pursued syllabus and/or additional information in by a traditional student, and no grade is determining course transferability. The assigned. Registrar’s Office will notify students, as well as their advisor, as to which classes Credit by Program of Study meet the requirements for transferring. (POS) Students may receive college credit for completion of a statewide program of study (POS) if the College has established such an agreement. Credit by POS is usually pursued by a traditional student, and no grade is Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology . 19 ACADEMIC ADVISEMENT should meet with their advisors at The Stevens’ faculty and staff believe least twice during the first six weeks that advisement is a vital ingredient in of the first semester. helping students succeed. Academic a. Advisors evaluate advisees’ advisement is a faculty responsibility. progress during their meetings of Regular meetings between advisors the first six weeks of the first and and advisees promote better course third semesters. Failing or below selection resulting in less confusion average standing elicits one of at registration time, and provide the the following actions: student a person to consult for help in other educational, and personal matters. b. Reporting substandard educational performances into This union between the student the Jenzabar Early Warning and advisor allows for more timely System and to the Director of recognition of academic difficulties the Academic Center for tutorial and personal problems. With the earlier referencing. recognition comes more immediate help and assistance. 3. Recommending counseling for any student who needs social or COURSE SELECTION personal counseling that could be All academic advisors must meet with a factor in a substandard academic their advisees at least once during each performance. registration period prior to selection of 4. Advisors are responsible to assist courses. All academic advisors evaluate students in registering for courses. their students’ course selections The advisor guides the student ensuring that: in selecting courses appropriate 1. Students have met all prerequisites for their program of study and for the selected courses. in scheduling the courses in the 2. Courses selected are among the appropriate sequence. Advisors will required courses of the students’ approve or not approve courses the particular technical programs. student registers for. Students must get advisor approval to add, drop or 3. Courses selected will allow students withdraw from courses. to meet minimum requirements for 5. Academic Center – In addition graduation. to assigned advisors, academic 4. All academic advisors ensure, counseling is available at the assuming the schedule allows, that Academic Center in the Learning all failed or incomplete courses can Resource Center from 8:00 a.m. be made up prior to graduation. until 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, to assist students requiring 5. All academic advisors will approve academic advice. Specialized or not approve courses for which academic support and instructional a student registers via the college material may be obtained from the portal. Academic Center. 6. Academic advisors keep a record of all courses selected by their ACADEMIC STANDING AND advisees. ACADEMIC DISMISSAL 1. Full-Time Status: A full-time student ACADEMIC FOLLOW UP must maintain at least 12 credits 1. Advisees see their advisor at least during a semester, or at a minimum twice during the semester, once be fully enrolled in a program of at the beginning of the semester study if the program of study is less and once after midterms to review than 12 credits for the semester. student status and to register for the 2. Part-Time Status: Part-time following semester. students will be those who are 2. NOTE: 1st year student advisees registered for less than twelve

20 . 2020-2021 Student Handbook credits or less than fully enrolled vocational program may not in their program of study if the advance to the next semester. program of study less than 12 credits They may also be dismissed from for the semester and the student the college. is not taking general education d. Any student who has not earned courses. Stevens will accept part a minimum GPA of 1.0 at the end time, tuition paying, nonresident of a semester will be dismissed. students in general education, technical, and evening courses, e. Any student who earns a GPA provided vacancies exist in a between 1.0 and 1.49 at the particular area. The tuition rate is by end of a semester is liable for credit hour. dismissal. 3. Good Academic Standing Students f. Students dismissed from must maintain all of the following: the College will be given the opportunity to be considered a. Earn an overall “C” average (2.0) for readmission following one cumulative grade point average semester’s absence from the (GPA). College. b. Earn a “C” average (2.0) cumulative average in their SELF-PLAGIARISM technical majors. (Work Done for One Course and Submitted to Another Course): Work 4. Academic Probation done for one course and submitted to a. Any student who does another course refers to work previously not maintain an overall 2.0 submitted at this or any other institution cumulative GPA and a 2.0 to fulfill academic requirements in cumulative average in his/her another class, to include repeated major at the end of any semester classes. Slightly altered work that has shall be placed on academic been resubmitted is also considered probation for the following to be fraudulent. In some instances, semester (except as noted under instructors may allow a certain amount 5d below). of work from a prior course to be b. If the student is unsuccessful repurposed; students who wish to in bringing his/her GPA to a do this must seek express approval minimum of 2.0 for the semester from the instructor in advance. Under during which he/she is on no circumstances will a complaint be academic probation, the student considered if resubmitted work earns is liable for dismissal. a different grade from the original submission. 5. Academic Dismissal a. Decisions for academic dismissal shall be made by the Dean of Academic Affairs. Decisions will be based on maintenance of full- time status, GPA, and/ or student’s demonstrated performance. b. Any student who has not earned a minimum 2.0 GPA at the end of a semester during which the student is on academic probation is liable for dismissal from the College. c. Any student who fails a prerequisite course in their

Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology . 21 ACADEMIC INTEGRITY acts of dishonesty in all assignments. Recognizing the importance of At the beginning of each course, it academic integrity to the Thaddeus is the responsibility of the instructor Stevens College of Technology to provide students with a statement community, the College Academic clarifying the application of College Policies; Standards Committee adopted academic integrity policies to that a new Academic Integrity policy, course. Spring 2007. The shared conviction, Academic Honesty: Section 7324 of the represented in the procedures that Crimes Code of Pennsylvania makes it a follow, is that academic integrity is best misdemeanor of the 3rd degree to sell taught and reinforced by faculty as an or offer for distribution any dissertation, element of the teaching and learning thesis, term paper, essay, report, or other process. Only in the limited instances in written assignment, or to sell or offer which faculty believe that disciplinary, for distribution any assistance in the as well as academic, sanctions are called preparation of such assignments, for for should the process move to the Dean submission to an educational institution of Academic Affairs to meet the requirements for a degree, Definition and expectations: Academic diploma, certificate, or course of study. integrity is the pursuit of scholarly (Assignment is defined as a written, activity in an open, honest and recorded, pictorial, artistic, or other responsible manner. Academic integrity academic task. To prepare is defined as is a basic guiding principle for all to create, write, or in any way produce academic activity at Thaddeus Stevens in whole or substantial part any such College of Technology, and all members assignment.) of the College community are expected The law does not prohibit an educational to act in accordance with this principle. institution or members of its faculty Consistent with this expectation, and staff from offering instruction or College’s Code of Conduct demands instructional services as part of its that students conduct themselves in a curricula or programs. Neither does responsible manner that corresponds to the law apply to the sale of certain acceptable and mature adult standards copyrighted materials described in of behavior and comply with all College Section 7324(f). regulations and directives. All students should act with personal integrity, Plagiarism: Plagiarism is defined as … respect other students’ dignity, rights * Submitting an assignment claiming to and property, and help create and be original work but which has been maintain an environment in which all wholly or partially created by someone can succeed through the fruits of their else. efforts * Allowing your work to be submitted Academic integrity includes a by another student as if it were that commitment not to engage in or tolerate student’s own original work. acts of falsification, misrepresentation or deception. Such acts of dishonesty * Presenting as one’s own the ideas violate the fundamental ethical (i.e., paraphrases or summaries of principles of the College community research), organization, or the wording and compromise the worth of work (i.e., direct quotations) of another work completed by others. without appropriate acknowledgement of the sources within the text of your To protect the rights and maintain work and a works cited page per the the trust of honest students and standards of an accepted academic support appropriate behavior, faculty documentation system (i.e., CBE, and administrators should regularly Chicago Manual of Style, APA, or communicate high standards of MLA). integrity and reinforce them by taking reasonable steps to anticipate and deter

22 . 2020-2021 Student Handbook * Inaccurate, sloppy, or faulty complex assignments during the documentation of sources. semester, precise grades will be reported in the College Portal by noon Disciplinary Sanctions: Penalties that on October 23, 2020 and March 19, 2021 may be imposed include but are not for midterm grades and by noon on limited to the following: December 21, 2020 and May 17, 2021 for * Faculty may lower the grade or fail final grades. that particular assignment, lower the All grades (A, A-, B+, B, B-, C+, C, C-, course grade, give a failing course D+, D, D-, F, I, W, etc.) are recorded. grade and/or dismiss that student from If the student receives an “I”, it will the course. Additionally, Faculty may not be computed in the grade point recommend further involvement from average (GPA). In the event an “I” grade the Vice President of Academic Affairs. is not removed by the fourth week of The Dean of Academic Affairs may the following semester, the grade is impose harsher measures within the changed to an “F” unless an alternative context of the College. arrangement is made with the approval of the instructor and the Dean of GRADING POLICY Academic Affairs. Each academic year is divided into two semesters. At the end of each semester, The GPA is computed using the instructors submit one grade via the following procedure: College Portal grade reporting system. 1. Multiply the number of credits per All scholastic information is recorded on course by the grade point allocation the student’s transcript, a copy of which (see table below), and is sent to the student. 2. Divide the total number of grade GRADING SCALE points by the total number of credits attempted to determine the grade The College’s grading scale is provided point average. Transfer, repeat, or below: remedial courses are not calculated A 93 and Above in the GPA. A- 92 - 90 B+ 87 - 89 COURSE REPEAT POLICY B 83 - 86 1. Scope of Policy: Students may B- 80 - 82 repeat a course to earn a higher C+ 77 - 79 or passing grade. Only the highest C 73 - 76 grade earned will be used in the C- 70 - 72 GPA calculation. D+ 67 - 69 2. Purpose of Policy: The purpose of D 63 - 66 this policy is to ensure students fully D- 60 - 62 comprehend the material covered F 59 and below in a course and to protect the academic integrity of the college. Instructors are required to maintain 3. Definition: The term “repeat” is grades and attendance according to the applied when a student retakes a College’s grading and attendance policy course that previously as awarded in order to allow transparency regarding a grade, including a “W”. The first student progress during the semester. time a student completes a course Students should generally be able to for a grade is considered the first individually track their progress in their attempt. The second time a student classes throughout the semester via the completes a course for a grade it is College portal system. considered the second attempt and Instructors are encouraged to inform the first repeat. students when they have updated 4. Course Repeat Policy Statement grades for assignments throughout the Developmental Courses: Students semester. While it takes a reasonable who are required to successfully amount of time to grade simple or complete developmental

Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology . 23 coursework prior to enrolling in I 0.0 (Incomplete) their desired major will be given W 0.0 (Withdrawal) the opportunity to repeat a developmental course one time DEANS’ LIST which includes taking the course A student with a GPA of 3.25 or above at another college or university. (and no incomplete grades) is placed Students who cannot successfully on the Dean’s List at the end of the pass a developmental course within semester. two attempts will not be permitted At graduation, the following distinctions to continue into their program are granted: of study. Students must pass • 3.95 – 4.00 summa cum laude developmental courses with a C or • 3.65 – 3.94 magna cum laude better and pass specified admissions • 3.35 – 3.64 cum laude entrance exams. • 3.25 – 3.34 honors

Students who obtain a B (83-86) or MID TERM GRADES higher may have the requirement Faculty will be required to submit for passing admissions entrance mid-term grades in both the Fall and exams waived. Students do have the Spring Semesters via the College portal opportunity to appeal this policy (October 23 and March 19, respectively). to the Dean of Academic Affairs if they feel they have extenuating INCOMPLETE GRADES circumstances that prevent them If, for reasons beyond a student’s from adhering to the policy. control, he/she cannot complete a course within the prescribed time, the 5. College-level Courses: Students grade for that course may be deferred may repeat college level courses with the instructor’s and Dean for to improve a grade, including a Academic Affairs’ approval. An “I” would “W”. Students may only repeat a appear on the transcript and would not course two times which includes be calculated in the student’s GPA. The taking the course at another college required work needs to be completed or university. Students unable to by the end of the fourth week of the successfully complete courses that following semester. are required for the graduation requirements of their desired This option is not to be used to delay major should discuss alternate inevitable failing grades. To request an graduation plans with their advisor. incomplete grade, the student must Students do have the opportunity obtain a form from his/her advisor to appeal this policy to the Dean of and request the instructor’s approval. Academic Affairs if they feel they If approved, the instructor must then have extenuating circumstances that submit the completed form to the Dean prevent them from adhering to the for Academic Affairs for signature/ policy. approval. All of this must be done before the end of the semester. In the event Reported Grade an “I” grade is not removed by the 4th A 4.0 week of the following semester, the A- 3.7 grade is changed to an “F” unless an B+ 3.3 alternative arrangement is made with B 3.0 the approval of the instructor and Dean B- 2.7 for Academic Affairs. C+ 2.3 C 2.0 C- 1.7 D+ 1.3 D 1.0 D- 0.7 F 0.0

24 . 2020-2021 Student Handbook APPEAL OF ACADEMIC the hearing, the committee will DISMISSAL submit a written recommendation to the Vice President for Academic 1. Upon decision to academically Affairs. dismiss a student, the Office of 4. Within 24 hours, the Vice President the Dean for Academic Affairs will for Academic Affairs will render prepare written and electronic a decision on the case and then communication informing the inform all parties, in writing, of his student and College representatives decision. of the student’s dismissal. Students have five working days to appeal. If APPEAL OF GRADE an appeal is not received within this 1. If a student wishes to appeal a grade prescribed time frame, the student or academic decision, he/she must will be dismissed. If a student wishes first meet with the faculty member to appeal an academic dismissal, the to discuss his/her grievance, or student must first submit the appeal with his/her advisor in the case of in writing to the Dean for Academic change of academic status. Affairs, (or designee in the Dean’s 2. If the student and faculty member do absence) and to the student’s not come to a satisfactory agreement, advisor within five business days the student may appeal to the Dean of receiving notice of the dismissal. for Academic Affairs. The Dean for Academic Affairs 3. In the student chooses to appeal will review the appeal with the to the Dean of Academic Affairs, counselor, instructor(s) and advisor a written request (which includes (when available) prior to rendering a brief summary of the grievance) any decision. must be submitted. The Dean of 2. After the Dean of Academic Affairs Academic Affairs will review the has rendered a decision, should the appeal and make a decision within student wish to pursue the matter three working days. further, the student may appeal to 4. Should the student with to pursue the Vice President for Academic the matter further, the student may Affairs, who may choose, upon his/ appeal to the Vice President for her discretion, to refer the complain Academic Affairs, who may choose, to an academic appeals committee upon his/her discretion, to refer the or uphold the findings. If the Vice complain to an academic appeals President chooses to refer the committee or uphold the findings. If complain to an academic appeals the Vice President chooses to refer committee comprised of three full the complaint, an academic appeals time faculty members and two committee composed of three full students. The Vice President will time faculty members and two appoint one of the faculty members students will be appointed. to chair the hearing. The members 5. The Vice President for Academic of this committee must have no Affairs will appoint one of the vested interest in the matter under faculty members to chair the review. hearing. The members of this 3. The Academic Appeals Committee committee must have no vested has the responsibility of hearing and interest in the matter. reviewing the evidence. The hearing 6. The academic appeals committee will take place within 72 hours has the responsibility of hearing following the student’s request for the grievance and reviewing the a hearing. A verbatim record, such evidence. The hearing will take place as a tape recording, will be made of within 10 working days following the all hearings. This record remains the student’s request for a hearing. property of the College. The student 7. A verbatim record, such as a tape may request and receive a copy of recording, will be made of all the proceedings at the student’s hearings. This record remains the expense. Within 24 hours following property of the college. Within one

Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology . 25 working day following the hearing, Courses added/dropped during this the committee will submit (in period do not need instructor and/or writing) its recommendation to the advisor approval. Vice President for Academic Affairs. A student may only be admitted to 8. The Vice President for Academic a new course after the first week of Affairs will render a decision on classes by obtaining prior approval the case. The President will then from the course instructor and their inform (in writing) all parties academic advisor. The add/drop form involved of his decision within three must be signed by both the instructor working days of the receipt of the and advisor and taken to the Registrar’s academic appeals committee’s Office in Hartzell 102 in order to be recommendation. added to the class. AUDITING A COURSE MAXIMUM CREDIT HOURS Auditing a course allows you to take a The normal credit hour load is 19 credit class without benefit of a grade or credit hours per semester. Students who for the course. A student who audits a wish to enroll for more than 19 credit course does not officially register for the hours should complete the Course course. The course is offered only on a Overload Request Form available in the space available basis with the approval Registrar’s Office. Students desiring to of the instructor of the course. An Audit take more than 22 credits or more than Course Form must be completed and one additional course according to the returned to the Office of the Registrar College Model schedule must receive by the last day of Drop/ Add. Students permission from the Office of the Vice that are already enrolled at the College President for Academic Affairs. and paying tuition are not required to pay additional fees. Students that MATRICULATION are not currently enrolled are required to pay tuition and applicable fees. Students not fulfilling contractual Audited courses are not reflected on the obligations will not be allowed to academic transcript. register for the following semester. Contractual obligations include, but Why Should a Student Audit a Course? are not limited to, outstanding library Since an audited course provides no fines, outstanding grant student credit and no grade, you can audit a book or tool returns, and payment of course for purposes of self-enrichment tuition. A student whose GPA is 1.5 or and academic exploration. There is no below during any semester is liable for penalty when you attempt to broaden dismissal. A student whose GPA is 2.0 or your academic base. lower at the end of the second semester How Does a Student Audit a Course? and beyond is liable for dismissal. The Audit Course form is available in CHANGE OF PROGRAM MAJOR the Office of the Registrar, 105 Hartzell Students desiring to change program Building. After you have completed the majors must apply through the form with the required signature, return Admissions Office. Initial paperwork and the form to the Registrar’s Office, 105 discussion must begin with the Director Hartzell Building. Students must meet all of the Academic Center. Requests will prerequisites to audit a course. be reviewed by college staff with final DROP/ADD PROCEDURE approval by the Dean of Enrollment Students may add or drop any general Services. Students who drop a program education class up until the end of the of study and take General first week that classes for the semester Education classes while waiting to begin begin. Students may obtain an add/ a new program of study must obtain drop form from their advisor or in a minimum of a 2.5 GPA or request the Registrar’s Office in Hartzell 102. a waiver of 2.5 for final approval and Students may also add/drop courses matriculation of study. utilizing their “my.Stevens” portal.

26 . 2020-2021 Student Handbook GENERAL EDUCATION CORE General Education Applied Courses CURRICULUM These courses emphasize: The general education requirements • Practical application of skills necessary for graduation from a two • General in scope and content (not year program at Thaddeus Stevens major specific) College of Technology will be as follows: • Student employability, academic achievement, and student personal All students shall be required to development successfully complete at least one course in each of the following Courses include: disciplines: humanities, mathematics, • Business (BUSN) science, English. • Computer Information Systems (CIS) • Health (HEAL) PART TIME STATUS Students may apply up to 7 General If at any time a student falls below the Education Applied Course credits to 12 credit requirement or less than fully graduation requirements. enrolled in a program of study that is less than 12 credits for the semester, ATTENDANCE he/she will be in part time status. This Since regular attendance is important may result in the student losing his/her for success at Stevens, a strict residence hall privilege or grant status, attendance policy is maintained to and may affect his/her financial aid ensure student success. Each faculty benefits. member keeps his/her own attendance records. Students are required to GENERAL EDUCATION comply with the attendance policy REQUIREMENTS specific to each class as well as related General Education courses are required stipulations cited below. of all majors at Thaddeus Stevens The following are recognized as College of Technology. These courses legitimate excuses to miss class: Death support academic work within the major, in the immediate family; hospitalization; enhance employment skills, and help illness verified by a doctor’s excuses; prepare students for full, effective lives college activities as approved by the as citizens. Dean of Student Services, Dean of Students are required to successfully Academic Affairs, Vice-President for complete at least 25 General Education Academic Affairs and circumstances credits for graduation. General verified by a campus counselor. Education courses include the Liberal Students that have two unexcused Arts and Science Core and General absences from a course will receiving a Education Applied Courses. warning letter. Once a student has had Liberal Arts and Science Core five unexcused absences from a course, These courses emphasize will be liable for dismissal from the class • Theoretical concepts and/or the College. • Critical and analytical thinking skills For courses that meet once a week, • Numerical and verbal literacy students will receive a warning letter Students are required to successfully after one unexcused absence and are complete at least 18 credits from the liable for dismissal after three unexcused Liberal Arts and Science Core. These 18 absences. credits must include one course from For courses that are offered each of the following four core areas: remotely, this policy will be applied • Mathematics in a different manner. Instruction in • English remote classes can be synchronous • Science or asynchronous. For instruction that • Arts/Humanities/Social Science occurs synchronously, the attendance policy will be the same as stated above.

Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology . 27 For courses that are asynchronous WITHDRAWAL PROCEDURE or blended between synchronous or The student should meet with his/her asynchronous the attendance policy is advisor for consultation concerning the stated below. effect of this decision on the student’s Faculty that notice students failing to continued studies and transcript record. engage, turn in work, participate in real- The student should return any materials time instruction and are not responding or properties of the College that he/she to communication will report this to may have to the appropriate parties, to the Dean of Academic Affairs. The avoid being billed for those items. Dean will issue a warning letter to the A student who will be given an “F” for student. Once a warning letter is issued cheating in a course may not withdraw and the student still fails to engage, from that course. the student will be liable for dismissal from the course and/or the college. The Procedures to Withdraw from a college will attempt to communicate class: with the student and provide resources If a student withdraws from a class after and support that is needed to avoid the fourteenth week, they will receive a dismissal. pass/fail grade as determined by their current grade at the time of withdrawal. GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS Failure to follow the steps below could An Associate of Applied Science result in still being charged for the degree (or a Certificate for a one year semester the student was enrolled in but program) will be awarded upon the did not attend. successful completion of the required number of credits from an approved All students who wish to withdraw from degree granting technical program. The a class must: general education course distribution 1. Complete a Class Withdrawal form. requirements are for the student to This form may be obtained on the take nine courses in each of five subject college portal, from the student’s areas: English, mathematics, science, advisor, or at the Registrar’s office humanities, and health. located in Hartzell 102. Failure in any course must be remedied 2. The class withdrawal form must by taking and successfully passing be completed and signed by the an approved related course at any student, the instructor for the class, accredited postsecondary institution, and the student’s advisor. If the including Stevens, and having the results student is withdrawing after the of the course officially transferred to the fourteenth week of the semester, it student’s transcript. must also be signed by the Dean of The student must earn at least a 2.0 Academic Affairs. cumulative GPA out of a possible total 3. The form must be returned to the of 4.0 quality points. The student must Registrar’s office in Hartzell 102. also earn a 2.0 cumulative GPA in his/ her technical major. The student must have fulfilled all financial and contractual obligations with Stevens to receive a degree. Degrees are awarded three times a year, at the conclusion of the Fall Semester, Spring Semester and Summer Semester.

28 . 2020-2021 Student Handbook Procedures for withdrawal from the College: A counselor can assist the student with developing alternative plans to remain enrolled, as well as help the student to understand how withdrawing may affect future educational plans, financial aid etc. All students who wish to withdraw from the College must follow the below outlined steps: All students who wish to withdraw from the College must: 1. The student must complete the College Withdrawal Form. This form may be obtained on the College portal or from the Registrar’s Office located in Hartzell 104. 2. The student must visit all College offices with which he/she has outstanding obligations as outlined on the withdrawal form. The appropriate representative will sign off on the firm indicating the student has met any obligations. 3. Resident students are required to notify their Residence Hall Advisor of their departure. The room key should be given to their Residence Hall advisor. If the student’s Residence Hall advisor is not available, the room key should be forwarded to the Director for Residence Life or the Dean of Student Services, and the student must vacate the campus by 4:30 PM the day following the notification of withdrawal. (IMPORTANT NOTE: In some instances, students will be asked to depart the evening of notification of withdrawal or perhaps immediately.) 4. After all required signatures are obtained, withdrawal forms must be returned to the Registrar’s Office in Hartzell 102 in order for the Withdraw From the College process to be complete.

Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology . 29 X. FERPA – Family information in accordance with the Educational Rights and provisions of the Act to include: student name, address, telephone number, Privacy Act date and place of birth, major field of Definition: “Student” refers to study, dates of attendance, degrees independent and dependent students. and awards received, the most recent In addition, all rights and responsibilities previous educational agency or of dependent students are also held by institution attended by the student, their parents or legal guardians. participation in officially recognized activities and sports, and weight and FERPA (Family Educational height of members of athletic teams. Rights and Privacy Act) Students may withhold directory The Family Educational Rights and information by notifying the Dean of Privacy Act of 1974, as amended, is a Enrollment Services in writing within federal law which states: two weeks after the first day of class for the fall term. 1. That a written institutional policy must be established, AND Request for nondisclosure will be honored by the institution for only one 2. That a statement of adopted academic year. Therefore, authorization procedures covering the privacy to withhold directory information must rights of students be made available. be filed annually in the Admissions The law provides that the institution Office. will maintain the confidentiality of students’ education records. The law provides students with the right to inspect and review information Thaddeus Stevens College of contained in their education records, Technology affords all the rights under to challenge the contents of their the law to its students. No one outside education records, to have a hearing the institution shall have access to, if the outcome of the challenge is nor will the institution disclose any unsatisfactory, and to submit an information from, a student’s education explanatory statement for the inclusion records without the written consent of in their files if the decisions of the the student except to personnel within hearing panels are unacceptable. the institution; to officials of other The Dean of Enrollment Services has institutions in which a student seeks been designated to coordinate the to enroll; to persons or organizations inspection and review procedures providing students financial aid; to for student education records which accrediting agencies carrying out their include admission, personal, academic accreditation function; to persons in and financial files as well as academic compliance with judicial order; and to placement records. Students wishing persons in an emergency in order to to review their education records must protect the health or safety of students make a written request to the Dean of or other persons. All these exceptions Enrollment Services listing the item or are permitted under the Act. items of interest. (Oral requests may Within the Stevens community, be honored by the Dean of Enrollment only those members, individually or Services.) Only records covered by collectively, acting in the student’s the Act will be made available. In educational interest ARE allowed accordance with the Act, they will be access to student education records. made available within 45 days of the These members include personnel in request. the Admissions, Business, Education, Students may have copies made of their Financial Aid, President’s and Student records with certain exceptions (e.g., a Services Offices, and academic copy of the academic record for which personnel within the limitation of a financial ‘hold’ exists; or a transcript of their need to know. At its discretion, an original or source document which the institution may provide directory exists elsewhere). 30 . 2020-2021 Student Handbook These copies will be provided without of the hearing. Students may present charge. Education records do not evidence relevant to the issues raised include records of instructional, and may be assisted or represented at administrative, and educational the hearings by one or more persons of personnel which are the sole possession their choice, including attorneys, at the of the maker and are not accessible student’s expense. The hearing, which or revealed to any individual except will adjudicate such challenges, will a temporary substitute, the Dean of be conducted by an ad hoc impartial Student Services, or a law enforcement tribunal. agency if subpoenaed. Health records, Decisions of the hearing panels will be however, may be reviewed by physicians final; will be based solely on evidence of the student’s choosing. Students may presented at the hearing; will consist not inspect nor review the following as of written statements summarizing the outlined by the Act: financial information evidence and stating the reasons for submitted by their parents; confidential the decisions; and will be delivered to letters and recommendations associated all parties concerned. The education with admissions, employment or job records will be corrected or amended placement, or honors to which they have in accordance with the decisions of waived their rights of inspection and the hearing panels. If the decisions are review; or education records containing in favor of the student, the student information about more than one may place with the education record student, in which case the institution will statements commenting on the permit access only to that part of the information in the records, or statements record which pertains to the inquiring setting forth any reasons for disagreeing student. with the decisions of the hearing panels. The institution is not required The statements will be placed in the to permit students to inspect or education records, maintained as part review confidential letters and of the student’s records, and released recommendations placed in their whenever the records in question are files prior to January 1, 1975, since disclosed. those letters were collected under Students who believe that the confidentiality policies and are to be adjudication of their challenges was used only for the purposes for which unfair or not in keeping with the they were collected. provision of the Act may request, in Students who believe that their writing, assistance from the President education records contain information for the institution to aid them in filing that is inaccurate or misleading or is complaints with the Family Educational otherwise in violation of their privacy Rights and Privacy Act Office (FERPA), or other rights may discuss their Department of Education, Washington, problems informally with the Dean of DC 20201. Enrollment Services. If the decisions Revisions and clarifications will be are in agreement with the student’s published as experience with the law request, the appropriate records will and institution’s policy warrants. be amended. If not, the student will be notified within a reasonable period of time that the records will not be amended, and they will be informed by the Dean of Enrollment Services of their right to a formal hearing. This request must be made in writing to the Vice President for Academic Affairs, who, within a reasonable period of time after receiving such a request, will inform the student of the date, place, and time

Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology . 31 XI. FINANCIAL AID Fall and Feb 1st for Spring; • Pell Grant Eligibility as determined TYPES OF AID AVAILABLE by the FAFSA; Students at Stevens may be eligible for • Meet Satisfactory Academic the following financial aid: Progress; • Federal Pell Grants • Enrolled in 12 or more credits • Pennsylvania Higher Education and working towards degree Assistance Agency (PHEAA) requirements; and • Federal Direct Subsidized & • In some cases students that are Unsubsidized student loans taking less than 12 credits but are • Federal Direct Plus Loan taking a full load of their program • Scholarships via various donors courses according to the model • Alternative Student Loans schedule and have full filled all • Stevens Grant general education requirements may • Federal Supplemental Educational be eligible on a prorated basis. Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) • Complete all PHEAA paperwork For additional information please visit Grant Covers: the Financial Aid Office located in • Remaining costs after Pell, Hartzell Building, Room 105. PHEAA, outside scholarships, VA Grade Level Advancement Policy for benefits and EFC are taken into Federal Direct Loan Consideration: consideration. • Student that are in the Pre-Major • If the EFC is greater than zero, program or in the first year of their student is responsible for the program are eligible to borrow up amount of the EFC. A student loan to $5,500 as dependent students will be awarded as an option to or up to $9,500 as an independent cover the EFC. student. • Costs can include, tuition, fees, room and board ( seven day meal plan for • Students that are in the second resident students and five day meal year of their program are eligible plan for commuter students) to borrow up to $6,500 as a • Text Books and tools will be lent to dependent student or up to $10,500 students by instructors on the first as an independent student. day of the semester • Parents of students who have not • All books must be returned at the made academic progress are not end of each semester. eligible for Federal Direct PLUS • If a student withdraws or is loans. dismissed prior to graduation they must return their tools or be Students interested in applying for charged a replacement fee. financial aid need to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Length of time: Aid (FAFSA). This is completed online • Four semester maximum at https://studentaid.gov. Thaddeus • Pre-Majors may receive the grant for Stevens preferred deadline is April 1. six semesters THADDEUS STEVENS GRANT Maintaining Eligibility: • Complete 10 hours of community POLICY service The Stevens Grant assists those students • Continuous Full time enrollment that are financially disadvantaged. • Maintain a 2.0 GPA Eligibility Criteria: • Uphold the Colleges Code of • FAFSA completed by July 1st for Conduct the Fall and November firts for the Spring; • Completed all required paperwork with the FA office by October 1st for

32 . 2020-2021 Student Handbook SATISFACTORY ACADEMIC Quantity of Progress “Pace of PROGRESS TO MAINTAIN Unit Completion” FINANCIAL AID ELIGIBILITY • TSCT students must complete at least two-thirds (67%) of all units POLICY in which they originally enroll Students attending Thaddeus Stevens from the time of first attendance College of Technology who wish to in their program. Thus, a first- receive financial aid, in addition to term TSCT student who originally meeting other eligibility criteria, must be enrolls in 9 units, withdraws from 3 in good academic standing and making units, and successfully completes satisfactory academic progress (SAP) the remaining 6 units, would be in their degree or certificate program. meeting the quantitative measure This policy is cumulative and includes all requirement since the student did students and all periods of enrollment, pass at least two-thirds (67%) of the whether or not aid was received for that units in which he or she originally period. SAP will be reviewed at the end enrolled. of each term or semester once grades are • Students requesting aid must make posted. If a grade change should occur progress toward a degree as follows: after this process, the students’ progress • Full-time: 12 units per term and/ will be reevaluated. Students who fail to or 24 units per year (complete make progress will first be placed on a average of eight per term) Financial Aid Warning for SAP. • 3/4 time: nine units per term Students who fail to make progress and/ or 18 units per year on a semester they are on warning will (complete average of six per become ineligible for Financial Aid until term) they have met the SAP requirements. • 1/2 time: six units per term and/ Future financial aid disbursements or 12 units per year (complete will be on hold until SAP requirements average of four per term) are satisfied. Students may appeal • The following grades are considered being ineligible for failure to meet SAP to demonstrate satisfactory course requirements. If an appeal is granted, the completion: A, B, C, D, T and P. student will be placed on Financial Aid These grades do not demonstrate Probation for SAP. Any student who fails successful course completion: F, I, to meet the requirements of SAP while W, WF and WP. on probation will become ineligible for • Incomplete grades will not count Financial Aid until they have met all SAP toward your completion rate requirements. This cannot be appealed. (pace) in the term in which they are received but will be evaluated Quality of Progress once successful completion of the “Good Academic Standing” course. Students should contact the • Students requesting aid must Financial Aid office to notify them of maintain a cumulative 2.0 GPA. This the grade change. requirement includes pre-major • Repeat courses will count as coursework. If a student falls below attempted each time they are the minimum cumulative GPA part of an enrollment. They will they will be placed on financial aid count as completed the first time a warning for the following semester satisfactory grade is earned for that in which they must bring up their course. cumulative GPA to the required 2.0. • Transfer credits will be counted as • If a student fails to meet the successful completion in the pace requirements during the warning calculation but do not count in the period they will lose their financial GPA calculation. aid until they have met the • If a student falls below the cumulative 2.0 GPA requirement. cumulative minimum 67%, they will Loss of Financial Aid includes Title be placed on financial aid warning, IV funding and institutional funding. such students will be given the

Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology . 33 following term (semester) in which 2.0 and not receive any W, F, I, WF, WP to raise their cumulative completion grades. Failure to adhere to the 2.0 GPA rate above the required 67%. requirement will result in denial of all • If a student fails to meet the future financial aid. requirements during the warning period they will lose their financial COLLEGE FEES aid until they have met the There are several fees that all students requirements. Loss of financial at Stevens must pay: aid includes Title IV funding and 1. A $25 per semester Activity Fee is institutional funding. required for all students; Quantity Of Progress “Maximum 2. An application fee of $45.00 is Time Frame” required with checks payable to Students must finish their academic Stevens College of Technology program within 150% of the published 3. A parking permit fee of $15.00 is length of the program. At the point required prior to a student operating in which the school determines that a a vehicle on campus; student cannot complete their program 4. There will be a fee of $5.00 for the within 150% time-frame their aid will be replacement of a student I.D. card. suspended and the student will be given Fees are assessed at the time the the opportunity to appeal. For example, card is issued. Students must have a student in a 61 credit hour Associates their ID card for Dining Services i.e. program full-time, should be able to Jones Dining Hall, Bulldog Café I & earn the degree in three years taking no II. A meal pass can be issued in the more than 92 credits. Business Office but only one time All college level credits will be included per semester. After that a student in the 150% calculation regardless if a will be required to purchase a change of major occurred or a second replacement card. degree is being pursued. 5. Special Handling Fee: Anyone who Appeals gives the school a check that is not All students have the right to appeal. honored by the bank upon which it Appeal forms are sent to students along is drawn will be charged $33.00; and with the notification of suspension. 6. Transcript Fee: Currently enrolled Forms should be submitted with a letter students receive three official and all supporting documentation to the transcripts at no cost. Any requests Financial Aid Office. The SAP Committee after the initial three will be subject will review cases on an individual to a $4.25 charge. All non-current basis to determine if extenuating students are subject to a $4.25 circumstances are responsible for poor charge. progress. Extenuating circumstances may include but are not limited to: INSTITUTIONAL REFUND • Illness or injury of the student POLICY • Death of a close family member Students that wish to decline admission All circumstances must be documented. or withdrawal from the College are Students will be informed in writing of required to notify the College 10 days the appeal outcome. If a maximum time- prior to the first day of classes to receive frame appeal is granted, students will be a 100% refund. Students that notify given an academic plan. The academic the college in writing of their denial plan will outline what the student must of admission or withdrawal from the do to maintain SAP eligible. Failure to College less than 10 days before the first adhere to the academic plan will result day of class but before the first day of in the student becoming ineligible for class will be charged 20% of their tuition financial aid in future semester until and room charges for that semester. SAP is met. In the case of an approval Students that do not notify the College students must have a semester GPA of 34 . 2020-2021 Student Handbook in writing prior to the first day of What aid is included in the calculation? classes of their denial of admission “Title IV Funds” refers to the federal or withdrawal from the College will financial aid programs authorized under be charged 50% of tuition and room the Higher Education Act of 1965 (as charges for that semester. In the event amended) and includes: Federal Direct of withdrawal from the course of Subsidized and Unsubsidized Loans, training prior to the completion of the Federal Parent Loans to Undergraduate term of agreement, tuition, room, and Students (PLUS), Federal Pell Grants, board charges will be reduced according and Federal Supplemental Education to the following refund policy: Opportunity Grant (FSEOG). The awards will be returned in the following order: This policy applies to Tuition charges: 1. Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loan Withdrawal Date Tuition Reduction 2. Federal Direct Subsidized Loan 8/24/20 – 9/4/20 80% 3. Federal parent Loans to Undergraduate Students (PLUS) 9/5/20 – 9/11/20 70% 4. Federal Pell Grant 9/12/20 – 9/18/20 60% 5. Federal SEOG 9/19/20 – 9/25/20 50% Determining a student’s withdrawal This date is determined by the date the student completes the school Room reductions will be based on withdrawal form, is dismissed from number of weeks in dorm room the College of the College determines the student is no longer enrolled. Meal Plan reductions will be based on Exception: For veterans receiving number of weeks on meal plan veteran’s benefits the withdrawal date is the last date of attendance or date Processing of financial aid after of the last documented academically- withdrawing from the College related activity. PHEAA state grant 1. Completed withdraw form with all refunds will be calculated according appropriate signatures provided to to the institutional refund policy and the Registrar’s Office for processing. appropriate amounts will be returned to 2. The Financial Aid Office (FAO) is PHEAA. notified of the withdrawal by the A student who is withdrawing from the Registrar’s Office. College must report to the Registrar’s 3. The FAO is required to recalculate Office and complete the proper the “Title IV” financial aid award on paperwork to officially withdraw. a pro-rated basis for the amount of time the student attended classes. VEHICLE POLICY/TSCT The withdraw date is used to PARKING REGULATIONS determine the length of time. 4. The FAO returns any funds to the Federal Aid Program. This often REGISTERING YOUR VEHICLE leaves the students with a bill owed All faculty, staff and students who to the College. operate a vehicle on the College’s campus must register their vehicle and 5. The FAO will notify students obtain a parking permit decal from the by letter of the results of the Business Office. Students attending the calculation and the Business Office College must obtain their parking permit will send an invoice if a bill is due. decal before the commencement of classes. The cost of the parking permit decal is $15.00 per year. Parking permit decals paid for prior to the start of the semester will have their permits given to them during Orientation.

Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology . 35 The student must display the parking a legal parking space is not a valid permit decal on the lower left side excuse for violation of any parking of their vehicle’s rear window at all regulation. Parking at the College is times and must adhere to the parking on a first come, first serve basis. regulations of the College. If windows 5. Students who attend classes at are tinted, adhere Decal so it’s visible. Greenfield may park at that site with GUESTS any color parking decal. 1. Guests of faculty, staff or students 6. Students, who attend classes at are subject to all parking regulations Greiner, are ONLY permitted to park of the College Campus Security may their vehicles on that site with a Red issue a temporary parking permit Decal. They may park in the back that must be displayed on the area labeled student parking, not in dashboard of the guest’s vehicle. the front, which is for Faculty only. 2. Campus Security may assist the They must take the shuttle to and guest/visitor regarding where to from Greiner. park on campus. 7. Students are not permitted to park NOTE: The security office is located on any city street that is adjacent to on the first floor of the Orange Street a TSCT facility. It is important that location. we maintain a good relationship with our neighbors. GENERAL RULES 8. The absence of a “No Parking” 1. Parking lots will be assigned a color. sign does not mean that parking is The Clark Street parking lot will be allowed. Students are not allowed assigned the color: “Green” The to park their vehicles in the Mellor Naval Reserve Lot, the Hartzell Lot, parking lot. Schwalm Student Lot, Kreider Lot, and MAC Lower Level Lot will be 9. If you receive a parking ticket, assigned “Red” Campus Security will place the ticket under the windshield wipers 2. All NEW freshmen and Pre-Major of your vehicle or hand the ticket to resident students, who have a car you. on campus, will be assigned to park in the Clark Street parking lot 10. Thaddeus Stevens College of (“Green only”). All other students, Technology and the Commonwealth who will have a car on campus, will of Pennsylvania assume no be assigned the color “Red” and responsibility or liability for loss or can park in the Naval Reserve Lot, damage to any vehicle operating or the Hartzell Lot, Schwalm Student parking on the College’s property. Lot, Kreider Lot, MAC Lower Level 11. The person registering the vehicle Lot as well as the Clark Street Lot. will be responsible for all parking Reminder, Green Decal may park in violations of the registered vehicle. the Clark Street lot only. 12. The student/owner of the vehicle 3. Handicapped students will be shall be responsible for all violations assigned a “Blue” decal for parking of an unregistered vehicle. in handicapped accessible spots. Should none be available, they may 13. The College reserves the right park in any student lot. to restrict parking for special purposes/ events at any time. 4. The purchase of the parking decal Flyers are posted prior to these does not guarantee a parking spot events. Also, watch your email is available in the exact location, or for announcements. In addition, at the exact time, the student arrives students are not allowed to park in a on campus. It only gives the student fire lane, handicapped space or next permission to park in any available to trash dumpsters at any time. spot in the area assigned, Lack of

36 . 2020-2021 Student Handbook 14. Students must report the location of a disabled vehicle to Campus Security immediately. Failure to report a disabled vehicle will be considered a parking violation. 15. Any vehicle, disabled or otherwise, posing a hazard to the safety and security of faculty, staff and students will be towed from campus at the expense of the owner/ operator. OFFENSES & FINES A person commits a parking offense and will be fined the specified amounts if he or she does any of the violations listed below. NOTE: In addition to the fines described below, parking violations will result in the disabling or towing of a vehicle as specified in sections VII and VIII of these regulations. 1. A student parking a motor vehicle anywhere except in a designated parking area will be fined. 2. A student parking a motor vehicle in an area that is posted will be fined. 3. A student parking a motor vehicle on grass/lawn or other areas clearly not used for parking will be fined. 4. A student parking a motor vehicle in a reserved handicapped space without a handicapped license plate or decal will be fined. 5. A student parking a motor vehicle on campus, but does not have a valid parking decal, will be fined. 6. A student parking in a fire lane will be fined. In addition, the vehicle may be towed at the owner/operator’s expense. Parking Fines: 1st Offense $10, 2nd Offense $15, 3rd Offense $20, 4th Offense $20 along with boot placed on vehicle. All further offenses after the 4th will result in a $20 fine and a boot placed on the vehicle again. Boot removal fee is $25 each time. All succeeding offenses will be considered a violation of College Policy and may result in disciplinary action.

Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology . 37 XII. CODE OF CONDUCT Students are accountable for violations of local, state, and federal laws which PREAMBLE may result in legal and/or punitive In keeping with the principles of our action by authorities outside of the founder, Thaddeus Stevens, the College Stevens Campus. is committed to a Code of Conduct that The College expects that students provides individuals with educational will behave with courtesy and respect opportunities and promotes common toward all campus personnel. Follow respect for all people; expects that all students, and visitors, so as to value members of the Stevens Community will each member, guest, and prospective conduct themselves in a manner which member of the Stevens Community. promotes the integrity and legacy of The College also expects clubs, sports Thaddeus Stevens; and will refrain from teams, and organizations to adhere to behaviors, actions and language which is the Code of Conduct and sanctions can meant to demean, harass, or otherwise be imposed for any violations of the cause harm to another person. The Code of Conduct. College seeks to create an inclusive environment consisting of sensitivity, VIOLATIONS OF THE CODE OF understanding, and an appreciation for CONDUCT the value diversity brings to Thaddeus Below is a list of some of the violations Stevens College of Technology. In this broken down into minor and major vein, the Stevens community should violations. This is not an exhaustive list understand that racial and other slurs, of violations to the College Code of even within the affected group, are not Conduct. acceptable. In order to ensure a safe educational MINOR VIOLATIONS environment, Stevens adheres to a 1. Creates, participates in, or is present strict Code of Conduct with respect to during a disturbance (i.e., noise behavior, attendance, and dress, as well pollution). as drug and alcohol use. The College 2. Parking violations (could become a believes that properly preparing its major violation if chronic). students for workforce safety requires 3. Failure to satisfy contractual that high standards be maintained in obligations, e.g., proper room care all areas of the campus, inclusive of the (major violation in some instances). classroom, student organizations and 4. Smoking in unauthorized areas. athletic programs. 5. Littering on campus (may be recognized as major violation in In keeping with this belief, students are some instances). expected to use appropriate language 6. Any violations of the visitation and dress suitably while in class, while in policies with individuals over 18 the dining hall, and while representing years of age. the College in other settings on and off 7. Possession or burning of incense. campus. Additionally, it is expected that 8. Possession of any forms of College property will be treated with ammunition, such as BB’s, pellets, or proper respect. pistol/rifle rounds, etc. Students are held responsible for 9. Gambling of any kind is not knowing College Rules and Regulations permitted among the students as outlined in the Student Handbook of Thaddeus Stevens College of and are further held accountable for Technology. (In some instances, conduct violations. This Code is in more serious situations may fall effect for all members of the Stevens under the category of major Community. A Due Process procedure Violations.) is in palce for students who believe that 10. Possession of toy/replication disciplinary action taken against them is weapon. not consistent with established rules and 11. Running a business within the regulations. residence hall is not permitted. The

38 . 2020-2021 Student Handbook use of College facilities, including information follows) any residence hall dorm room 12. Sexual harassment (Additional or common area, for personal information follows) or commercial profit, is strictly 13. Domestic Violence (Additional prohibited. information follows) 12. Violation of any published rules, 14. Dating Violence (Additional policies, or procedures will subject information follows) you to disciplinary action. 15. Stalking (Additional information follows) MAJOR VIOLATIONS 16. Unauthorized possession of firearms, 1. Forges, alters, takes possession other weapons, explosives, and/or of duplicates, or uses documents, chemicals which includes but may records, keys, or identification not be limited to: guns (inclusive without consent or authorization of paint ball guns), bow and of appropriate College arrows, nunchakus, brass knuckles, officials including falsifying or slingshots, machetes, fireworks, and misrepresenting information to a knives (excluding pocket knives, College official. e.g. folding knives with more than 2. Destruction of, damage to, or one blade or folding knives with malicious misuse of Commonwealth blades no longer than three inches property or property belonging to in length). Students may carry other individuals. mace or any of the various pepper 3. Tampering with safety equipment, sprays as allowed by the laws of including security cameras. the Commonwealth. Students 4. Theft of Commonwealth or private who discharge mace or any of the property and/or services. various pepper sprays allowed by 5. The possession, use, sale of the Commonwealth for any reason alcoholic beverages by students other than self-defense will be guilty and/or students under the influence, of the unauthorized use of the same regardless of age, is in direct (Additional information follows). violation of the College’s Code of 17. Possession, use, or sale of illegal Conduct (Additional information drugs and/or narcotics by students, follows). regardless of age, is in direct 6. Unauthorized entry into or use of violation of the College’s Drug-Free campus facility. Campus Policy. Additionally, persons 7. Violation of civil or criminal law with found with any manner of drug respect to on-campus violations. paraphernalia which would include, 8. Assault and/or physical but is not limited to baggies, pipes, confrontation with a second party. marijuana seeds and scales, may 9. Violation of campus safety and be subject to the same procedure motor vehicle violations described herein as those found 10. Harassment, stalking, ridicule, and using or possessing. (Additional other forms of written, verbal, or information follows) physical intimidation are prohibited 18. Visitation with individuals under the when the conduct is either (i) age of 18. (Family members under severe or pervasive such that it the age of 18 are permitted in the substantially disrupts or interferes residence halls during move in and with a student’s educational Open House or with permission of experience, (ii) a true threat of the Director of Residence Life or harm, (iii) non expressive, physically Dean of Student Services.) harassing conduct, or (iv) otherwise 19. Disrespect and disorderly behavior violates applicable law. This which disrupts or obstructs includes in person conduct as well classes, teaching, labs, seminars, as conduct through use of social administration, student conduct media/internet. proceedings, and other college 11. Sexual Assault (Additional activities, including the College’s

Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology . 39 functions on or off campus. Handbook as deemed necessary on a 20. Failure to identify or falsely case by case basis. identifies oneself (including not • Verbal warning providing an I.D. upon request) • Written warning and probationary when requested by a member of period the College community acting in the • Loss of privilege performance of his or her duty and • Suspension from dorms and/or authority. College 21. Violation of any published rules, policies, or procedures will subject MULTI-STEMMED SMOKING you to disciplinary action. DEVICES 22. Fails to comply with the request of In the best interest of the student or to show respect to the residence and the College, a Hookah, which is a life staff, security, or any member of multi-stemmed instrument for smoking the College community acting in the flavored tobacco, is not permitted performance of his or her duties and within the residence halls or on the authority. Stevens campus. A Hookah can also 23. Participates in activity which be known as a Waterpipe, Narghile, recklessly or intentionally endangers Shisha, or Qualyan. If you are found the safety of oneself or others. to be in possession of a Hookah or a similar multi-stemmed smoking VAPING/TOBACCO POLICY device, you will be asked to remove it Vaping/Tobacco use is prohibited in from the residence hall and from the and on all College property, including Stevens campus. Not complying with College vehicles, with the exceptions this request is a major violation of the listed below: College Code of Conduct. Gazebos may be found at the following locations: NON ALCOHOLIC BEER OR • Orange Street location entrance ASSOCIATED BEVERAGES • Behind Mellor In the best interest of the student • Between Herrington & Armstrong and the College, non-alcoholic beer Hall and other associated beverages are • Between Leonard & Woolworth not permitted on campus or in the Buildings residence halls. If you are found to be in • Between Kreider & Leonard possession of these beverages, you will Buildings be asked to dispose of or remove them Designated smoking areas are located: from the campus. Not complying with • Outside MAC this request is a major violation of the • Hartzell Parking Lot College Code of Conduct. • Bulldog Drive • Greenfield Parking Lot BEER BOTTLES, LIQUOR • Greiner Campus BOTTLES, OR SIMILAR Tobacco is defined as any type of CONTAINERS tobacco product including, but not Thaddeus Stevens College of limited to, chewing tobacco, snuff, Technology is a dry campus and strives cigarettes, cigars, cigarillos, pipes and to promote an alcohol free learning bidis. Electronic cigarettes e-cigarettes environment. The College also receives are also restricted to the designated grant money exclusively for the use of areas. promoting drug and alcohol related educational seminars and workshops. The progressive disciplinary sanctions With that in mind, it is in the best for tobacco use outside of the interest of the student and the College designated areas typically will include that empty beer bottles, liquor bottles the following; however, the College or associated containers are not reserves the right to impose any permitted in rooms as decorative items. sanctions as outlined in the Student 40 . 2020-2021 Student Handbook If you are found to be in possession the residence hall he/ she may attend of these items, you will be asked to classes; however, the student is not dispose of them or remove them from permitted in any of the residence the campus. If a student chooses halls. The student must leave campus not to comply with this request, he/ after classes during the period of the she will subject himself/ herself to residence hall suspension by 6:00pm or appropriate disciplinary action ranging 20 minutes after their last class of the from probation to suspension from the day ends. residence halls for a period of time. College Suspension: During the time a DISCIPLINARY SANCTIONS student is suspended from the College a student is not permitted on campus EXCLUSION FROM THE and may not participate in any College COLLEGE AND/ OR RESIDENCE sanctioned extracurricular activities HALLS regardless of where they take place The Student Services Office, with (i.e. away sporting event, student substantial input from members of organization activity, etc.). the Stevens community and with the Interim Suspension: The Dean of Student approval of the President, will determine Services or Director of Residence Life the kinds of charges that will lead may impose an interim suspension and/ to exclusion from the College and/ or loss of privileges upon any student or residence halls. Exclusion may take whose presence on campus constitutes the form of suspension or expulsion. a threat to the safety, welfare, or well- Typically, the charges resulting in being to himself/herself or others of exclusion from the college are defined the Stevens community. In such cases, a as major violations indicated under disciplinary hearing shall be scheduled Violations of the Code of Conduct, Major within five college days if the suspension Violations in the previous section. exceeds ten college days. Suspension is exclusion from college Expulsion is exclusion from college and/ and/or residence halls for a period of or residence halls for a period exceeding one to five consecutive college days. five college days and may be permanent Suspensions are given by the Dean expulsion from the College rolls. During of Student Services or the Director of the period prior to the hearing and Residence Life. In cases of one to five decision of the President in an expulsion days of suspension, no student shall case, the student shall be placed in his/ be suspended until the student has her normal class except as set forth been informed of the reasons for the below. suspension and given an opportunity to respond to the College official initiating If it is determined after an informal the suspension. Prior notice of the hearing that a student’s presence in intended suspension need not be given his/her normal class would constitute a when it is clear that the health, safety threat to the health, safety, or welfare or welfare of the College community of others and it is not possible to hold is threatened. The President for the a formal hearing within the period College shall be notified in writing of a suspension, the student may be when the student is suspended. The excluded from the College for more student is informed in writing of his/ than 10 days, if the formal hearing is not her suspension from the residence halls unreasonably delayed. or College for a specific period of time. ADDITIONAL SANCTIONS The student’s parents, guardians, or These sanctions can be combined with sponsors may be informed in writing of suspension, expulsion, or one of the this action only upon consultation with other additional sanctions listed below. the student. Residence Hall Suspension: During the time a student is suspended from

Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology . 41 Reprimand is when a student is or other College entity. informed in writing of his/her violation Cease and Desist Order of the Code of Conduct. It is understood A cease and desist order can be that further misconduct will result in imposed for an interim period pending additional disciplinary action. hearing by the Dean of Student Services Loss of privilege is when a student or his/her designee as a measure to de- is not permitted to access a building, escalate a potentially volatile situation facility, residence halls, or participate in between a student and any other party. a College sponsored event or activity. Imposing a cease and desist order carries with it the expectation that A student may lose one or several formal charges have been or will be filed privileges for a period of time to be or deemed in the best interest of the determined by the Dean of Student student(s) or College. Continuation of a Services, the Director of Residence Life, cease and desist order may be included or the President of the College. as part of a judicial/student conduct Loss of Grant is when a student violates sanction. Code of Conduct Loss of Grant Policy. Second offense of the College Code Probation is when the student is of Conduct within a year following informed in writing that he/ she must a suspension may result in a five- show a change in behavior over a day residence halls suspension with period of time. If the student engages in recommendation for expulsion. If the other violations of the College Code of student is a resident and retained by the Conduct during the probationary status college, then he/she may be suspended period, further disciplinary action will from the dorms for the remainder of be taken ranging from loss of services the semester and continue to be on to suspension to recommendation for probation. In addition, the student expulsion. The period of time shall not will be held to the same constraints be less than 15 days and may last up to as outlined below for a commuting one calendar year. student. An individual’s return to the Restitution is payment for the loss, residence halls at the outset of another damage, or other associated cost to the semester will be subject to review student(s)’s behavior which may include and approval of the Dean of Student but is not limited to medical bills, fines, Services and Director of Residence services fees, or cleanup cost. Life. If the student is a commuter and retained by the college, then he/she will Fines are monetary charges imposed remain on probation for the remainder upon individuals. of the semester and not be permitted on Referral is when a student is required campus after 6:00 PM for the same time to seek an evaluation from a College period. An individual’s return to campus Counselor or other professional on or after 6:00 PM at the outset of another off campus. The student is required semester will be subject to review to pay for all cost associated with the and approval of the Dean of Student referral and must comply with the Services and Director of Residence Life. recommendations made by the person DRUG-FREE CAMPUS POLICY who conducts the evaluation. Community service/civic engagement POLICY PURPOSE is when a student is required to be Thaddeus Stevens College of part in a special program based on Technology (hereinafter referred to their offense. They give time without as the “College”) values its Students, receiving compensation to an on or off its reputation and is concerned with campus organization or department. accident prevention and loss control. This community service may not be It recognizes that Student substance counted for the student’s community abuse negatively impacts Student service as required by the Stevens Grant health and jeopardizes the College’s

42 . 2020-2021 Student Handbook resources. Additionally, substance addition, or omission to the procedures abuse undermines the College’s ability set forth in the Policy shall not confer to operate effectively and efficiently. any contractual or other rights or claims As part of its commitment to protect in favor of the Student not otherwise the safety, health and well-being of its conferred by law. Students, to protect the College’s assets, Designated Information Representative and to deter the illegal use of drugs, (DIR). An individual at the College will and the misuse of alcohol, controlled be identified as the DIR. This person will substances, inhalants, and/or other maintain confidential records of student substances used as alternatives to illicit test results and record passing a drug drugs, the College has established a test as “completed Drug Testing” in the Drug-Free Campus Policy (referred to as applicant’s Jenzabar profile. Questions “the Policy”). regarding this Policy will be emailed SCOPE AND APPLICABILITY to the DIR who will forward the emails Students. Compliance with this Policy to Admissions, Counseling, or Student is a continuous condition of enrollment Services Office as appropriate. and it shall apply to all full-time and Implementation. This Policy shall be part-time Students of the College effective August 1, 2014. (hereinafter all are referred to as “Students”). STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES Contract Disclaimer. This Policy does AND DUTIES not create an express or implied Student Duties. This Section imposes enrollment agreement or alter any duties on Students and failure to comply existing agreements, if any. with those duties constitutes a Policy violation separate from Section 4: When Applicable. The College’s Policy is a. Report to campus, class or applicable in the following instances: activities at all times in a fit-for- a. while on College premises; duty capacity which includes b. during all school hours free of drugs (including medical (regardless of location); marijuana), alcohol, controlled c. during lunch and other breaks; substances, inhalants, or other d. while operating tools or substances used as alternatives machinery on campus or at a to illicit drugs, which pose a college-sponsored event; direct threat to campus safety. e. while operating a motor vehicle b. Review and understand the on campus property; Policy, the negative effects of f. while attending College- the use and/or misuse of drugs, sponsored events; or alcohol, controlled substances, g. while conducting business on inhalants, or other substances behalf of or representing the used as alternatives to illicit College. drugs, the College’s Policy on Policy Modification. This Policy testing, and voluntarily seek supersedes any other College policy or help with such problems prior to practice on the subject of Student drug, problems arising at school. controlled substance, inhalant, other c. A Student who is convicted of substance used as alternatives to illicit a drug law violation must notify drugs, and/or alcohol use, abuse, and the College’s DIR no later than testing. At any time, the College, with or five (5) calendar days after the without notice, may amend, supplement, conviction or the plea of nolo modify or change any part of this contendre. Policy. This Policy shall automatically d. Whenever a Student is legally incorporate any changes to satisfy prescribed drugs or directed federal or state laws without notice to to take over- the-counter Students. Any failure to implement the medication, the Student shall Policy or any part thereof, any variation, ask his/her prescribing physician Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology . 43 whether the medication, if taken as alternatives to illicit drug as directed, is likely to pose a education programs if instituted. direct threat to campus safety h. Cooperate in any investigation and if so, indicate this on his or and support the College’s efforts her College physical. Students to eliminate drug, alcohol, in safety sensitive programs are controlled substance, inhalant, prohibited from being on campus other substances used as under the influence of medical alternatives to illicit drug abuse marijuana. among Students where it exists. e. A Student shall notify DIR i. All Student medications must be of prescription or over-the- kept in their original containers counter medication use that while on campus. Students may pose a direct threat to are prohibited from using or campus safety or significantly possessing medical marijuana on impair the Student’s fitness- campus. for-duty prior to Enrollment or participation in campus or STUDENT PROHIBITED program related activities. When CONDUCT. required to notify, a Student is Illegal Drugs. It is a violation of College not required or asked to report Policy for a Student to sell, manufacture, his/her medical condition or the distribute, dispense, use, possess, drugs used; the Student should purchase, obtain, transfer, convey, be merely report that he/she is under the influence or test positive using medication that may pose for controlled substances as defined a direct threat to campus safety. in Section 4.1 (a) in contravention of The Student shall provide a copy federal or state law (or to attempt any of of the physician’s statement the foregoing acts). regarding the student’s ability to a. Controlled substance is defined perform the essential functions in this policy as a drug which has of his program of study and been declared by federal or state function safely on the college law to be illegal for sale or use, campus prior to participating but may be dispensed under a in campus or program related physician’s prescription. activities. f. If a Student is legally using a Prescription Drugs. Prescription prescription or over-the-counter medication usage while the Student is drug that poses a direct threat subject to the terms of this policy is to campus safety, then the not prohibited when taken in standard College shall determine whether dosage and/or under a physician’s the Student may continue to written prescription, provided, however, remain on campus or attend that the prescribed drug would not class during the course of pose a threat to campus safety or treatment. The College may render the Student unfit-for-duty. seek a second opinion from a Abuse of prescription drugs is strictly medical professional of its choice prohibited including, but not limited to, and may require the Student exceeding the prescribed dosage, using to undergo an examination by a prescription medication for a purpose the College’s chosen medical not intended or using a prescribed professional. The College may medicine which was prescribed to rely on the second opinion another individual. Students are rather than that of the Student’s prohibited from using or possessing prescribing physician. medical marijuana on campus. g. Participate in and support Over-the-Counter Drugs. Over-the- College-sponsored drug, alcohol, counter medication usage is not controlled substance, inhalant, prohibited when taken in the standard or other substances used

44 . 2020-2021 Student Handbook dosage, provided, however, if taken as of, or using while at school, any inhalant. directed it does not render a Student An “inhalant” is defined as any glue, unfit to perform essential functions paint, aerosol, anesthetic, cleaning of program of study or otherwise agent, solvent, or other substance negatively impact campus safety. The that, when inhaled or ingested, will College prohibits Students from being cause a condition of intoxication, under the influence of mood-altering euphoria, excitement, exhilaration, over-the- counter drugs used contrary stupefaction, or dulling of the senses to the product’s labeling (i.e. misuse of and that contains chemicals including, over-the-counter drugs) while subject to but not limited to: toluene, xylene, the terms of this policy. hexane, acetone, methylene chloride, methanol, Freon(s), benzene, (iso) Alcohol. The College prohibits Students amyl nitrate, (iso) butyl nitrite, (iso) from illegally using, possessing, propyl nitrite, N-butyl nitrite, butane, selling, buying, distributing or illegally propane, fluorocarbon, hydrocarbons, attempting to distribute, manufacture, ethyl chloride, nitrous oxide, halothane, or being involved in illegal alcohol- tetrachloroethylene, trichloroethane, or related conduct, including, but not trichloroethylene. limited to, driving under the influence and underage drinking violations, while The College also recognizes that certain subject to the terms of this policy . legal substances can be used as an alternative to illicit substances to create For purpose of this Policy, the term a condition of intoxication, euphoria, alcohol includes any intoxicating agent excitement, exhilaration, stupefaction, in beverage alcohol, ethyl alcohol, or and/or dulling of the senses. Students other low molecular weight alcohols are prohibited from arriving on campus and includes any medication or food property or participating in campus containing alcohol. Furthermore, the related activities or program related College prohibits its Students from the coursework and operating tools or alcohol-related conduct while subject to machinery while under the influence of, the terms of this policy: or using while at the College, any such a. Possessing opened containers of legal substance for these purposes. alcohol; b. Using, consuming, distributing, The College shall use reasonable manufacturing, dispensing, or suspicion to determine a Policy violation being under the influence of involving a Student’s use of inhalants or alcohol; other substances used as alternatives to c. Operating a motor vehicle on illicit substances. Reasonable suspicion campus property; may be based on, but is not limited to, d. Using or consuming alcohol any of the following circumstances: within four (4) hours before a. Observable behavior, such as arriving on campus, and direct observation of such use, participating in any campus possession or distribution of related activities or program inhalants or other substances related coursework and operating used as alternatives to illicit any tools or machinery. drugs, or the physical symptoms e. consuming alcohol within eight of being under the influence of (8) hours following an accident inhalants or other such items and/or before a post-accident such as, but not limited to, test as specified in the Policy. bad breath, substance odor Inhalants and Legal Substances. on breath or clothes, runny Students are prohibited from arriving nose, watery eyes, drowsiness on campus property or participating in or unconsciousness, poor campus related activities or program muscle activity, mood swings, related coursework and operating tools irritability, anger, agitation, or machinery while under the influence uncontrolled laughter, nausea,

Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology . 45 loss of appetite, vomiting, testing when requested is a mandatory hallucinations, convulsions, facial condition of initial and continued rashes and blisters, constant enrollment at the College through sniffing and coughing, slurred graduation. speech, depressed reflexes, rapid The College identifies programs it movement of the eyeballs, and considers to be “safety sensitive”, dilated pupils. Observation may including but not limited to: Automotive include indications of the chronic Technology, Cabinetmaking & Wood and withdrawal effects of the Technology, Carpentry Technology, use of inhalants or other legal Collision Repair Technology, substances; Construction Electrical Technology, b. A pattern of abnormal conduct, Electrical Technology, ElectroMechanical violent or erratic behavior or Technology, Electronic Engineering deteriorating performance in Technology, Heating, Ventilation, college related activities which Air Conditioning & Refrigeration appears to be related to the Technology, Machine Tool & Computer- use of inhalants or other legal Aided Manufacturing Technology, substances; Masonry Construction Technology, Metal c. The identification of a Student Castings Technology, Metal Fabrication as the focus of a criminal & Welding Technology, Plumbing investigation into the illegal Technology, Residential Remodeling use of inhalants or other legal Technology, Water Environment substances; Technology, Welding Program, and the d. The admission by the Student Pre-Major program. that he/she is involved in the illegal use of inhalants or other Students planning to enroll in safety- legal substances; sensitive majors are subject to drug and e. Repeated violations of the alcohol testing. Failure to consent to any College’s safety or College’s requested test will result in immediate rules that pose a substantial risk withdrawal of the students offer of of physical injury or property admission, or a recommendation for damage and that appear to expulsion from the college. be related to inhalant or other a. Pre-Acceptance. The College legal substance misuse that may shall require a pre-acceptance violate the College’s Policy; or (post offer) drug test to be f. A report of inhalant or other legal administered to any applicant substance misuse provided by who has received a conditional reliable and credible sources and offer of acceptance. Any which has been independently applicant who is given a corroborated. conditional offer of acceptance g. Drug Paraphernalia. Students must provide a verified negative are prohibited from bringing drug test result prior to enrolling paraphernalia related to the in their courses and no later than illegal use of drugs onto College 30 days prior to the start of the property at any time. semester in which they plan to STUDENT DRUG AND ALCOHOL enroll. Additionally, any applicant who tests positive, refuses to TESTING submit to a pre-acceptance drug Testing a Condition of Enrollment. The test, or attempts to tamper with College may require its Students to a test or the testing procedures be tested for illegal use of drugs and/ shall be treated as withdrawing or alcohol in the circumstances listed his/her application and the below. In order to carry out such testing, College shall revoke its offer of a Student may be asked to submit a acceptance. saliva, urine, blood or breath sample b. Random Drug Testing. Students for testing. Student acceptance of

46 . 2020-2021 Student Handbook enrolled in safety-sensitive a criminal investigation programs will participate in into unauthorized drug random drug testing. Students possession, use or trafficking; will be selected randomly for 4. The admission by the Student a drug test using computer that he/she is involved in the generated random numbers to illegal use of drugs or misuse identify students for testing. of alcohol; Students selected for random 5. Repeated violations of the drug test must comply and agree College’s code of conduct, to be tested within 12 hours or safety or College rules that test results will be recorded as pose a substantial risk of positive and treated according to physical injury or property the Policy. damage and that appear c. Reasonable Suspicion. The to be related to substance College shall require a Student to abuse or misuse that may submit to reasonable suspicion violate the College’s Policy; drug and/or alcohol testing 6. A report of drug or alcohol when, in the sole judgment of the use provided by reliable and College and based on information credible sources and which known at the time the decision to has been independently test is made, the Student is unfit corroborated; for duty or there is a reasonable 7. Evidence that an individual suspicion to believe that a has tampered with a drug or Student is using drugs or alcohol alcohol test; or in violation of the College’s Policy 8. A Student’s failure to report or exhibits the physical signs and an accident symptoms of substance abuse. d. Post-Accident. The College may The evidence will be drawn from require a Student involved in specific, objective facts and a campus related accident or reasonable inferences. Such facts incident to submit to drug and/ and inferences may be based on, or alcohol testing following but are not limited to, any of the the accident. The College may following: also test any individual whose 1. Observable behavior, such as performance created a “near direct observation of drug or miss or unsafe condition” or alcohol abuse, possession or was a contributing factor to a distribution, or the physical campus related accident. This symptoms of being under the determination shall be based on influence of drugs or alcohol the best information available at such as, but not limited to the time of the accident. slurred speech, dilated pupils, odor of alcohol or marijuana, The post-accident test will dynamic mood swings, etc. be administered as soon as Observation may include possible. In no way is this post- indications of the chronic accident test requirement and withdrawal effects of the intended to delay the necessary illegal use of drugs; medical treatment for an injured 2. A pattern of abnormal person(s) following an accident conduct, violent or erratic or to prohibit a Student from behavior or deteriorating leaving the scene of an accident performance in college to obtain medical assistance for related activities which others or for personal medical appears to be related to assistance. substance abuse or misuse; 3. The identification of a In order to ensure the Student as the focus of

Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology . 47 appropriate application of this determination that a Student is policy, Students are required in need of assistance in resolving to report the occurrence of problems associated with alcohol accidents to their instructor, misuse and/or the illegal use nurse, residence hall director of drugs, the Student may be or other assigned staff within subject to unannounced follow- 24 hours of the occurrence up drug and/or alcohol testing and thereafter submit to a as directed by a treatment post-accident test as directed. professional. The number and The failure to timely report frequency of such follow-up and submit to a post-accident testing shall be as directed by test will constitute a refusal to the treatment professional. test, subjecting the Student to The Student may be required discipline up to and including to undergo follow-up testing expulsion. It will also constitute for both alcohol and drugs, reasonable suspicion to test if the treatment professional the Student once the College determines that follow-up receives notice of said accident, testing for both are necessary regardless. for that particular Student. Follow-up testing shall remain in For purposes of this Policy, place throughout the student’s a campus-related accident is enrollment at the college from defined as an the date of the Student’s return- unplanned, unexpected or to-school. Inclusion of this unintended event that occurs on paragraph in no way obligates or involves college property, or the College to reinstate the occurs while representing the Student or conduct follow-up college off campus and results in testing. any of the following: Testing Procedures for Drugs. Testing 1. a serious violation of a for illegal use of drugs normally will safety rule or the program be conducted through a 9 panel plus standards; alcohol urine specimens collected at 2. a fatality of anyone involved a collection site. The collection site in the accident; will take the necessary steps to assure 3. a serious bodily injury that the specimen is not adulterated or requiring medical treatment tampered with and that a strict chain- 4. other serious property, of-custody is maintained. Normally, vehicular or equipment the specimen will then be transported damage occurs. to a U.S. Department of Health and e. Return-to-School. The College Human Services certified laboratory shall require a Student who has for screening and confirmation testing violated this Policy and desires for the following drugs and their re-admission to test negative metabolites: marijuana (including on a return-to-school drug test medical marijuana), amphetamines before returning to school. (including methamphetamines), Additionally, the College may phencyclidine, opiates, cocaine, require a return-to-school alcohol barbiturates, methadone, test if the prohibited conduct benzodiazepines and propoxyphene. involved alcohol or a treatment Testing Procedures for Alcohol. The provider recommends an alcohol initial testing for alcohol normally will test. Inclusion of this paragraph, be conducted through either a saliva or in no way obligates the College breath specimen. If the Breath Alcohol to make an offer to readmit a Content (BAC) is less than 0.02, the Student. test is considered negative. If the f. Follow-up. Following a screening test results show an alcohol

48 . 2020-2021 Student Handbook concentration level of 0.02 or greater, a contact MRO as soon as possible. The confirmation test will be conducted. The college will use electronic or phone confirmation test shall be performed by methods to contact the student. In such using breath specimen conducted on an circumstances, the College will to the Evidentiary Breath Testing (EBT) device maximum extent possible, ensure that approved for use in the United States the requirement on a tested Student to Department of Transportation’s Drug contact the MRO is held in confidence. If and Alcohol Misuse Prevention Program. the tested Student does not contact the If the confirmation test reads positive, MRO within three (3) days after being 0.02 or greater, the test results shall be instructed to do so, the MRO will report considered positive and the Student the test as being positive. will be subject to disciplinary action as Validity Testing. Additionally, validity specified in this Policy. testing of a Student’s urine specimen Screen and Confirmation Testing. All may also occur. Validity tests are the urine samples will undergo an initial evaluation of the specimen to determine test. If the specimen tests above the if it is consistent with normal human screening cut-off levels set by the U.S. urine and include tests for creatinine Department of Health and Human concentration, specific gravity, pH, Services Mandatory Guidelines for and substances that may be used to Federal Workplace Drug Testing adulterate a specimen. Programs, then the screen test shall be Direct Observation/Monitoring. The considered positive. The sample shall College reserves the right to have its then undergo a confirmation test. Test collection site agent conduct a direct results indicating the illegal use of drugs observation or monitoring of the urine at levels below the confirmation cut-off specimen collection if the collection limits shall be considered negative and site personnel indicates an attempt to those above the confirmation cut-off tamper, the specimen’s temperature levels shall be considered positive. is out of range, the specimen appears Review of Test Results by Medical to have been tampered with, if the Review Officer. All positive drug test laboratory reports an invalid test results will be reviewed and interpreted and the MRO states no medical reason, by a Medical Review Officer (MRO) the result is positive, adulterated or before the test results are reported to substituted, cancelled, and for return-to- the College. A MRO is a person who duty or follow-up testing. is a licensed physician and who is Dilute Specimens. If the MRO informs responsible for receiving and reviewing the College that a drug test was positive laboratory results generated by an dilute, the College will treat the test as employer’s drug testing program and a verified positive test. The College shall evaluating medical explanations for not direct the Student to take another certain drug test results. test based on the fact that it was dilute. The MRO review of a positive test For negative-dilute test results, the result may include conducting a College shall require a Student to take medical review of the tested Student’s another test immediately, but it shall not medical history, or review of any other be collected under direct observation relevant biomedical factors. If the MRO unless there is another basis for use determines that a legitimate medical of direct observation. If the College explanation exists for the test results, directs another test, then the result of then the MRO will report to the College the second test, not the original test, that the test result is negative. becomes the controlling test result. If after making all reasonable efforts Re-collections. When the College and documenting them, the MRO directs the Student to take another test, is unable to reach a tested Student the Student shall be given the minimum directly, the MRO shall contact the DIR, possible advance notice that he or she who will direct the tested Student to must go to the collection site. The result

Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology . 49 of the second test, not the original f. Fails to provide a sufficient test, is the test of record. Any Student amount of urine, saliva or breath required to take another test, which when directed, and it has been is also negative and dilute, will not be determined, through a required permitted to take a third test. Provided, medical evaluation, that there however, that if the MRO directs the was no adequate medical College to conduct a re- collection explanation for the failure; under direct observation, the College g. Fails or declines to take a second must immediately do so. If the College test as directed; directs the Student to take a second test h. Fails to undergo a medical and the Student refuses, the test will be examination or evaluation, as treated as a positive result. directed by the MRO as part of the verification process; Verification Testing. For urine drug i. Fails to cooperate with any part testing, one portion of the specimen of the testing process; or will be preserved for a very limited j. Is reported by the MRO as period of time after the Student is told having a verified adulterated or the test results. If the portion originally substituted test result. analyzed (the primary sample) is positive, the Student shall have the DISCIPLINE FOR POLICY right to specify a laboratory certified by the U.S. Department of Health and VIOLATIONS. Human Services to which the preserved Student Discipline. Any Student who is portion will be sent for independent reasonably believed to have violated this analysis. The verification test cost Policy shall be subject to expulsion. is the responsibility of the Student. The College encourages its Students The verification test result shall be who are chemically dependent to controlling. voluntarily obtain assistance/treatment Refusal to Test and Test Tampering. for substance abuse problems before Any Student who refuses to submit they cause problems on campus. A to testing, tampers, manipulates, Student’s decision to voluntarily seek adulterates or attempts to tamper with assistance for such problems will not be the testing will be treated as having a used as the basis for disciplinary action. verified positive test result and violating Students may not avoid imposition this Policy. A refusal to submit to testing of discipline by first requesting such shall include, but not be limited to, the treatment or a leave of absence after following: being selected for testing or violating a. Fails to timely report a campus- the College’s Policy. related accident as outlined in To determine the appropriate sanctions Section 5.1(c) above; for the violation of the policy the b. Fails to appear for any test following facts associated with a within a reasonable time, to be violation of the policy will be considered: determined by the College, after • The location of the violation. If the being directed to do so by the environment where the violation College; of the policy occurred or revealed c. Fails to remain at the collection during the investigation of the site until the testing process is violation is in a safety sensitive complete; area including but not limited to a d. Fails to provide urine specimen program lab/shop, class related job when required for a drug test or site, internship placement related a saliva or breath specimen for an location, and/or at a college event alcohol test; the student will be recommended e. In the case of directly observed for expulsion. or monitored collection in a • The amount of drugs/ paraphernalia drug test, fails to permit directly found. If the amount of marijuana observed or monitored collection; found is greater than a gram, two

50 . 2020-2021 Student Handbook joints, or a bundle greater than the determined to have a ‘major’ size of a quarter (US Currency) the violation of The Policy and student will be recommended for would be recommend for expulsion. If the student is found expulsion from the College. with paraphernalia including but not d. Student found to be intoxicated limited to a needle (s) the student in the dorm. On his desk will be recommended for expulsion. are three unopened cans of A bong or roach clip alone and no Budweiser. other paraphernalia or violations • Sanction- Student would be of the Policy and/or College Code determined to have a ‘minor’ of Conduct would not cause the violation of The Policy and student to be recommended for would be suspended from the expulsion. dorm for three days attend • Other violations of the Policy and/or counseling. the Code of Conduct. Any violations Referral to Law Enforcement. In addition of the College Code of Conduct in to imposing discipline, the College may addition to a violation of The Policy refer information about serious criminal would result in the student being activities and transfer any suspected recommended for expulsion. illegal drugs or illegal drug paraphernalia Examples of violation of The Policy and to appropriate law enforcement. corresponding sanctions: Other Discipline Not Precluded. Nothing a. Student found smoking in this Policy prohibits a Student from marijuana (a joint) in a car parked being disciplined or discharged for other on campus with car turned violations and/or performance problems. off and no other drugs, drug paraphernalia, or persons in car. Automatic Suspension. In the event Pennsylvania State Police are that a Student is ordered to submit to called and no charges filled on a post-accident, random, or reasonable the student. suspicion test the Student shall be • Sanction- Student would be suspended until the MRO verified test determined to have a ‘minor’ result is received. If the verified result is violation of The Policy and positive, then the Student is subject to would be suspended from the discipline as described herein. dorm for five days, pay for a drug test, attend counseling, SEARCHES and produce a clean-drug test College Property Searches. The College within 45 days of the violation may provide lockers, storage areas, of The Policy. equipment, briefcases, computers, desks b. Student appears to be high in or workstations for use by Students in cabinet shop. Student is taken for order to perform the essential skills of a drug test immediately and fails their programs of study, or provide for the drug test for marijuana. housing. All such items and the data • Sanction- Student would be or materials generated using College determined to have a ‘major’ property remains College property. The violation of The Policy and College reserves the right to search any would be recommend for College property, at any time, with or expulsion from the College. without notice or cause. No Student c. Staff report that a student was shall maintain any expectation of privacy in a fight in the residence hall on College-owned property. The College and appeared to be in an altered also reserves the right to use other state during the fight. During investigative methods when reasonable the investigation staff enters the suspicion exists to indicate drug-free student dorm room and finds campus Policy violations. Refusal to rolling paper and a scale. cooperate in the conducting of a search • Sanction- Student would be shall be considered a Policy violation.

Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology . 51 Personal Property Searches. The College clearance and application process for reserves the right to conduct a search students enrolling in safety sensitive of a Student’s personal property if a programs of study. violation of this Policy is suspected. A Students who are requested to search may include all personal property participate in drug testing as a result located in or brought onto College of an accident, random testing, or property such as wallets, purses, bags, reasonable suspicion are required to pay briefcases, toolboxes, lunch bags, or for the drug testing, unless the testing vehicles. Entry onto College property results are negative and then the college and continued enrollment constitute will incur the costs. consent to search. The search shall be conducted in the presence of two Students who test positive and require College trained representatives and on- going testing during their enrollment the Student. Refusal to cooperate in will incur the costs of all testing. the conducting of a search shall be considered a Policy violation. STUDENT HEALTH ISSUES The College encourages its Students CONFIDENTIALITY who are chemically dependent to Test Results. The College shall take voluntarily obtain assistance/ treatment reasonable efforts to insure that all for substance abuse problems before aspects of the testing process are as they cause problems on campus. A private and confidential as reasonably Student’s decision to voluntarily seek practical. Actual test results will be assistance for such problems will not be provided to: a) the MRO and his staff; b) used as the basis for disciplinary action. DIR c) the Student tested upon request; Students may not avoid imposition d) any person(s) permitted or required of discipline by first requesting such by law or regulation to receive such treatment or a leave of absence after information; e) any individual(s) with a being selected for testing or violating Student’s written authorization; f) to law the College’s Policy. enforcement; g) the decision maker(s) in a legal action initiated by or on behalf LOSS OF STEVENS GRANT of the Student or placed at issue by Below are the following infractions of the Student in any legal, administrative the College Code of Conduct which will or other proceeding; or h) to any result in loss at Steven’s Personnel and/ governmental agency(ies) as required or contracted Service Personnel; by federal or state law. • Destruction of Property* • Failure to Show ID (2nd Offense); * Nonspecific statistical information • Failure to Clean Room within may be provided upon request to a College Expectations (2nd Offense) corporation, which requires its vendors • Behavior Off Campus when or subcontractors to maintain drug and Representing Thaddeus Stevens alcohol testing programs in accordance College which results in Harm/ with a contract, or to a governmental Damage to the College’s Name and agency in accordance with law. Reputation (i.e., at Athletic Events, Separate Files. Testing results will be Organization trips, Community maintained in a locking file cabinet or Service, Business Visitations and the a secured file room separate and apart like); from Student educational files. • Failure to Complete Community Service Obligation; Costs for Testing • Visitation Violation (2nd Offense) * Students in the application process • Four Minor Violations; who are enrolling for the first time, • Excessive absenteeism not resulting or students who are requesting re- in Expulsion; admission are responsible for the • Committing a Major Violation of costs related to drug testing as this the Code of Conduct while on is considered a part of the medical probation;

52 . 2020-2021 Student Handbook • Failure to Attend Counseling mace*, black jacks, machetes, slingshots Sessions as Deemed Necessary and knives (excluding pocket knives, via the Office of Student Services, e.g. folding knives with more than one Director of Residence Life, and/or blade or folding knives with blades no Counselors; and longer than 3’’ in length). These items • Major Vehicle Offenses Aside from when discovered will be confiscated by Parking Violations (i.e. Speeding, Stevens’ personnel and turned over to Erratic Driving) legal authorities where appropriate. IMPORTANT NOTE: Additional First Offense: disciplinary action will be taken aligned Up to a five day college suspension with the College Code of Conduct. and a recommendation for expulsion from the College. If the student is a OFF-CAMPUS CONDUCT resident and retained by the College, POLICY then he/she may be suspended from It is important that all students the residence halls for the remainder recognize their responsibilities within of the semester and continue to be the framework of state and local law. on probation. In addition, the student Although the College cannot be held will be held to the same constraints as liable for the conduct of its students outlined below for a commuting student. off campus, it adheres to a strong (An individual’s return to the dorm at moral and social responsibility to take the outset of another semester will be appropriate action if unlawful off- subject to review and approval of the campus conduct jeopardizes the good Dean of Student Services and Director name and reputation of Stevens. for Residence Life.) If the student is a commuter and retained by the college, Students are expected to adhere to the then he/she will remain on probation College Code of Conduct, regardless if for the remainder of the semester and the student is on or off campus. As a not be permitted on campus after result, the college reserves the right to 6:00 PM for the same time period. (An sanction a student up to and including individual’s return to campus after 6:00 dismissal from the residence halls, and/ PM at the outset of another semester or college, if it has been determined that will be subject to review and approval major violations of the College Code of the Dean of Student Services and of Conduct or unlawful activities have Director for Residence Life.) taken place off campus. Any behavior, which may in turn jeopardize the *Students may carry mace or any of educational atmosphere of the college, the various pepper sprays as allowed the security of the college, or the health by the laws of the Commonwealth. and welfare of the students and/ or its Students, who discharge mace or any employees, will not be tolerated. of the various pepper sprays allowed by the laws of the Commonwealth for WEAPONS POLICY any reason other than self-defense, will It is the position of the Thaddeus be guilty of the unauthorized use of the Stevens College of Technology that same and thereby subject to suspension weapons or items that have been altered or expulsion from Stevens. to be used as such, for example: broken hockey sticks, baseball bats (broken or otherwise altered), metal poles and the like—are in direct opposition to a safe learning environment. Therefore, any student found in possession of such items will be subject to suspension or expulsion from the College. Other items qualifying as weapons include, but are not limited to, guns of any sort, bow and arrows, nunchakus, brass knuckles,

Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology . 53 TITLE IX – SEX DISCRIMINATION The procedures, including the grievance process, set forth in this Policy apply IN EDUCATION when a student (or applicant for admission) is either a Complainant 1. POLICY STATEMENT or Respondent (as those terms are Thaddeus Stevens College of defined in this Policy). A separate set Technology (the “College”) is committed of procedures administered by the to providing a safe and healthy College’s Office of Human Resources educational and workplace environment and outlined in College Policy No. for all members of the College _2020-1_____ (“TITLE IX – SEX community. All students and employees DISCRIMINATION IN EDUCATION have a right to be treated with dignity PROHIBITED”) applies to situations and respect; these rights extend to involving claims of sex discrimination classrooms, workplaces, residences, in employment in the forms of sexual and the entire College environment. harassment and misconduct, when Accordingly, the College prohibits the Complainant and Respondent are discrimination, unlawful harassment, employees. including sexual harassment, and any other victimization of individuals 2. STATEMENT OF PURPOSE based on actual or perceived traits This Policy establishes guidelines or characteristics, including sex, age, in accordance with the College’s race, religion, national origin, sexual obligations under Title IX. The purposes orientation, gender identity, and of this Policy include: disability. This “Title IX Policy” outlines Defining sexual harassment; the College’s policy and procedures regarding sex discrimination in • Educating all students and education as prohibited by Title IX of employees on the different types the Education Amendments of 1972 of behavior that can be considered (and the Pennsylvania Human Relations sexual harassment; Act), including sexual harassment. Title • Explaining procedures for reporting IX states that: incidents of sexual harassment; “No person in the United States shall, • Explaining the grievance on the basis of sex, be excluded from procedures, including, but not participation in, be denied the benefits limited to, the investigation process, of, or be subjected to discrimination hearings and appeals; under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance.” • Explaining training provided by the College to College officials with Title Consistent with Title IX, the College IX responsibilities under this Policy; prohibits all forms of sex discrimination, and including sexual harassment, as defined by Title IX and the Title IX Regulations • Identifying the types of disciplinary and as explained in detail in this Policy. actions that may be imposed upon persons who violate this Policy and The College is committed to protecting, supportive measures that may be maintaining, and encouraging both put into place. freedom of expression and full academic freedom of inquiry, teaching, service, 3. APPLICABILITY and research. However, raising issues This Policy is applicable to all sexual of academic freedom and freedom of harassment by and among all members expression will not automatically excuse of the College community, including behavior that constitutes a violation of all faculty, staff, temporary employees, this Policy or the law. The College will students, customers, and other third balance the enforcement of this Policy parties within the College’s control with freedom of speech and academic involving alleged conduct which may freedom. deny an individual equal access to

54 . 2020-2021 Student Handbook the College’s education programs or 4. DEFINITIONS activities. As noted above in Section 1, Complainant: An individual who is the procedures, and grievance process, alleged to be the victim of conduct that in this Policy apply whenever a student could constitute sexual harassment. is either a Complainant or Respondent and a separate set of procedures applies Formal Complaint: A document filed to alleged situations involving claims of by a Complainant or signed by the sex discrimination in employment, when Title IX Coordinator alleging sexual the Complainant and Respondent are harassment against a Respondent and employees. For questions regarding requesting that the College investigate policies applicable only when employees the allegation of sexual harassment. are involved, please contact: Respondent: An individual who has Heather A. Burky been reported to be the perpetrator of Human Resources Specialist conduct that could constitute sexual harassment. Telephone: (717) 391-6935 Email: [email protected] Sexual Harassment: Consistent with the Title IX Regulations, “Sexual Address: 750 East King Street, Harassment” for the purposes of this Lancaster, PA 17602 Policy means conduct on the basis of Sexual harassment can be committed sex that satisfies one or more of the by both men and women, and can following: occur between people of the same or • (i) An employee of the College opposite sex, and can occur between conditioning educational benefits on strangers or acquaintances, including participation in unwelcome sexual people involved in an intimate or sexual conduct (sometimes referred to as relationship. “quid pro quo”); Note: Consensual relationships among • (ii) Unwelcome conduct that members of the College community in a reasonable person would which one party exercises academic determine is so severe, pervasive, or administrative authority over the and objectively offensive that it other may be inappropriate even if effectively denies a person equal not in violation of Title IX because of a access to the College’s education perception of power or influence. Any program or activity; or faculty member, teaching associate, or administrator or other staff member • (iii) Sexual assault as defined in who engages in such relationships must the Clery Act, or dating violence, accept responsibility for assuring that it domestic violence, or stalking as does not result in a conflict of interest or defined in the Violence Against raise other issues of professional ethics. Women Act (VAWA). The Clery Act and VAWA are described below in This Title IX Policy has been more detail. comprehensively updated, effective August 14, 2020, to incorporate and Supportive Measures: Measures that comply with new requirements and are individualized services reasonably interpretations set forth in updated Title available that are non-punitive, non- IX Regulations effective on that date, disciplinary, and not unreasonably and is intended to treat Complainants burdensome to the other party while and Respondents equitably. Unless designed to ensure equal educational otherwise stated, this Policy supersedes access, protect safety, or deter sexual and overrides other policies and harassment. procedures of the College to the extent Title IX Coordinator: The Title IX they may be inconsistent with this Coordinator shall be responsible for Policy. monitoring compliance with all aspects of this Policy. Accordingly, the Title IX Coordinator must be informed of all

Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology . 55 reports and complaints raising Title The law provides that “[n]o person in IX issues (subject to the exception for the United States shall, on the basis confidential staff described in Section of sex, be excluded from participation 7), even if the report or complaint was in, be denied the benefits of, or be initially filed with another individual subjected to discrimination under any or office or if the investigation will be education program or activity receiving conducted by another individual or federal financial assistance.” Title IX of office. As of the effective date of this the Education Amendments of 1972, 20 Policy, the Acting Title IX Coordinator’s U.S.C. § 1681, et seq. contact information is as follows: The U.S. Department of Education’s Jackie Bareuther Office for Civil Rights mandates that Counselor schools respond promptly to Title IX Acting Title IX Coordinator sexual harassment in a manner that is not deliberately indifferent and is not Telephone: (717) 391-7213 clearly unreasonable in light of the Email: [email protected] known circumstances. Address: 750 East King Street, Title IX protects all students at Lancaster, PA 17602 recipient institutions in the United The above contact information shall be States regardless of national origin, provided to all current students and immigration status, or citizenship status. employees of the College, applicants 5.2 Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of for admission and employment with 1964 the College and must be prominently displayed on the College’s website. Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, prohibits employment Title IX Regulations: The federal discrimination based on sex, race, color, regulations at 34 C.F.R. Part 106, as religion, or national origin. Accordingly, amended effective August 14, 2020, or harassment of an employee on the basis as thereafter amended. of sex violates this federal law. College Community: Includes all faculty, NOTE: Cases that involve allegations adjunct faculty, persons engaged of harassment in which both the in research, teaching assistants, Complainant and Respondent are administrators, staff, students, and employees shall be investigated and persons who conduct business with the handled by the College’s Office of College but are not employees. Human Resources and not processed in College Day: For the purposes of this accordance with the procedures under Policy means a day when classes or this Policy. examinations are scheduled and held in 5.3 The Violence Against Women Act accordance with the official academic (VAWA) calendar of Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology, excluding Saturdays and The Violence Against Women Act Sundays. (“VAWA”), 42 U.S.C. §§ 13701, et seq., prohibits sexual assault, domestic 5. RELEVANT FEDERAL LAWS violence, dating violence, and stalking. The College complies with all applicable This federal legislation is sometimes laws, federal regulations, and other referred to as the Campus Sexual requirements relating to the prevention Violence Elimination (“SaVE”) Act. of sexual harassment, including those set forth below: 5.4 The Clery Act 5.1 Title IX of the Education The Clery Act, 20 U.S.C. §1092(f), Amendments of 1972 requires all colleges and universities Title IX is a federal civil rights law that that participate in federal financial aid prohibits discrimination on the basis of programs to collect and disclose certain sex in education programs and activities information about crime on or near their that receive federal funding. campuses, including sex offenses.

56 . 2020-2021 Student Handbook 5.5 Family Educational Rights and remarks of a sexual nature used Privacy Act (FERPA) to describe a person’s body or clothing; The Family Educational Rights and • Verbal or physical conduct of a Privacy Act (“FERPA”), 20 U.S.C. sexual nature made to any employee §1232(g), protects the privacy of or student that may threaten student educational records. FERPA is or insinuate, either explicitly or designed to ensure that students (and implicitly, that an individual’s parents of students under the age of submission to, or rejection of, sexual 18) may obtain access to the student’s advances will in any way influence educational records and challenge the any personnel or academic decisions content or release of such records to regarding that person; third parties. • Repeated unwelcome sexually 6. PROHIBITED CONDUCT oriented conversations or The following conduct is prohibited by comments, including jokes or this Policy: anecdotes of a sexual nature, and sexually degrading language, 6.1 Sexual Harassment including unwelcome or insulting The College prohibits sexual harassment sounds or whistles, and obscene as defined in the Title IX regulations and telephone calls, emails, social media Section 4 of this Policy. posts, or texts; • Sexually explicit language or Note: Consensual relationships among writings, including the content of members of the College community in text messages and emails; which one party exercises academic • Display of sexually demeaning or administrative authority over the and suggestive objects, pictures, other, even if not in violation of Title videotapes, audio recordings, IX, may be inappropriate under the computer communications, or particular circumstances because of a literature placed in the work or perception of power or influence. Any study area. (Note: Materials with faculty member, teaching associate, or sexual content that are used or administrative or athletic staff member displayed in an educational setting who engages in such relationships must must be related to educational accept responsibility for assuring that it purposes); does not result in a conflict of interest or • Displaying or electronically raise other issues of professional ethics, transmitting lewd pictures; or violate other applicable policies of • Threats that an individual’s the College. conditions of academic life may be 6.1.1. Examples of Sexual Harassment adversely affected by refusing to submit to sexual advances; Sexual Harassment for the purposes • Promises, implied or expressed, of of Title IX includes, for example, but is academic benefits to a person who not limited to, the following types of engages in sexual activities; misconduct conduct based on sex: • Indecent exposure; • Rape/Sexual Assault (See Section • Invasion of sexual privacy; 6.1.2 below); • Bullying; • Dating Violence (See Section 6.1.3 • Quid Pro Quo Sexual Harassment below); (See Section 6.1.6 below); • Domestic Violence (See Section 6.1.4 • Hostile Educational Environment below); Harassment (See Section 6.1.7 • Stalking (See Section 6.1.5 below); below); and • Offensive physical contact such • Any other conduct which, when as unwelcome touching, fondling, viewed from the perspective of a patting, pinching, brushing the body, reasonable person, is sufficiently or obscene gestures; pervasive, severe, or persistent • Sexually degrading language or to alter the conditions of the

Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology . 57 individual’s employment or status the victim, by a person with whom the as a student and create a hostile victim shares a child in common, by a working or learning environment. person who is cohabitating with or has 6.1.2 Rape and Sexual Assault cohabitated with the victim as a spouse The College prohibits sexual misconduct or intimate partner, by a person similarly against an individual without consent situated to a spouse of the victim under or when an individual is unable to the domestic or family violence laws of give consent, including rape and the jurisdiction receiving grant monies, other types of sexual assault. “Sexual or by any other person against an Assault” is defined for the purposes of adult or youth victim who is protected Title IX and this Policy as an offense from that person’s acts under the classified as a forcible or non-forcible domestic or family violence laws of the sex offense under the uniform crime [Commonwealth of Pennsylvania].” reporting system of the Federal Bureau 6.1.5 Stalking of Investigation. Rape includes acts of sexual intercourse that takes place Prohibited “stalking” is defined in against a person’s will and that are accordance with the Title IX Regulations accompanied by physical coercion or and the Violence Against Women the threat of bodily injury. This includes Act, 34 U.S.C. § 12291(a)(30), to mean the sexual penetration of any bodily engaging in a course of conduct orifice with a body part or other object. directed at a specific person that would Rape also includes intercourse with a cause a reasonable person to— person who is unable to consent as a • (A) fear for his or her safety or the result of conditions including, but not safety of others; or limited to, those caused by the intake of • (B) suffer substantial emotional alcohol or drugs, or because intellectual distress. or other disability prevents the person from having the capacity to give 6.1.6 Quid Pro Quo Sexual Harassment consent. The College prohibits “Quid Pro Quo” 6.1.3 Dating Violence sexual harassment, which occurs when an employee of the College conditions Prohibited “Dating Violence” is defined the provision of an aid, benefit, or in the Violence Against Women Act, service of the College on an individual’s 34 U.S.C. § 12291(a)(10), as violence participation in unwelcome sexual committed by a person— conduct. • (A) who is or has been in a social 6.1.7 Hostile Environment Sexual relationship of a romantic or Harassment intimate nature with the victim; and “Hostile Environment” sexual • (B) where the existence of such harassment in education in violation of a relationship shall be determined Title IX, the Title IX Regulations, and this based on a consideration of the Policy occurs when unwelcome conduct following factors: of a sexual nature when viewed from • (i) The length of the relationship. the perspective of a reasonable person • (ii) The type of relationship. is so severe, pervasive, and objectively offensive that it effectively denies a 6.1.4 Domestic Violence person equal access to the recipient’s For the purposes of this Policy, education program or activity. prohibited “Domestic Violence” is 6.2 Retaliation defined consistently with the Title IX Regulations and the Violence Against Retaliation in violation of Title IX Women Act, 34 U.S.C. § 12291(a)(8), to is prohibited by the College. This include “felony or misdemeanor crimes prohibited conduct includes, but is of violence committed by a current or not limited to, retaliation against a former spouse or intimate partner of person for: reporting discrimination

58 . 2020-2021 Student Handbook and harassment; filing a complaint necessary to carry out the Title IX of discrimination or harassment; process. or participating in, or refusing to 6.3 Consent and The Use of Alcohol participate in, the investigation, and/or Other Drugs grievance or other procedures of this Policy. Retaliation is also prohibited Being intoxicated does not diminish against persons who assist others in an individual’s responsibility to obtain bringing a complaint of discrimination the consent of the other party before or harassment by offering advice and engaging in sexual activity. Being moral support or by giving testimony or intoxicated or high is never an excuse documentary evidence in response to a for sexual misconduct. complaint. 6.4 Harassment based on Sexual Prohibited retaliation includes conduct Orientation that may reasonably be viewed to: This Policy prohibits sex-based • adversely affect an individual’s harassment and bullying, including educational, living, or work harassment based on gender, sexual environment because of his or her orientation, and gender identity. The good-faith participation, or refusing actual or perceived sexual orientation or to participate, in the reporting, gender identity of the parties, including investigation, or other procedures in lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and this Title IX Policy; or queer (LGBTQ), does not change the College’s obligations under this Policy. • discourage a person from filing a report or complaint of sexual 7. REPORTING PROCEDURES harassment or participating in an AND RESPONSE OBLIGATIONS investigation or other proceedings 7.1 Reporting under this Policy, or reporting to or participating in procedures with 7.1.1 In The Event Of A Sexual Assault any other local, state, or federal If you or someone you know has complaint process, such as filing a recently been assaulted: complaint with the U.S. Department of Education. • Immediately get to a safe place. Retaliation includes, but is not limited • Students and employees who to, acts or words that constitute believe that they have been victims intimidation, threats, or coercion of sexual assault or other criminal intended to pressure any individual to sexual misconduct are encouraged participate, not participate, or provide to report the incident immediately false or misleading information during to Campus Security at 717-606-1564 any proceeding under this Policy. (24 hours a day, seven days a week) or to law enforcement by dialing 911. Prohibited retaliation also includes In order to best preserve evidence in retaliation against a person who cases of assault: reasonably protests against sexual harassment practices within the College. • Try not to wash your face or hands, bathe, brush your The College will not charge an individual teeth, drink or eat, douche, under a separate policy or Code of or change clothes if you can Conduct for conduct arising out of the avoid it. If you do change your same facts or circumstances reported clothes, put all clothing you as sexual harassment for purposes of were wearing at the time of the interfering with Title IX protections. The assault in individual paper bags College is required to keep confidential (not plastic). It is important to the identity of complainants, preserve as much evidence as respondents and witnesses, except possible should you later decide as where may be required by law, to press criminal charges. permitted under FERPA or deemed

Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology . 59 • Try to preserve all physical the report provides all relevant details, evidence. including the names of the Complainant and Respondent, any witnesses, and any • Seek medical attention. The College Health Offices may be contacted by other relevant facts, including the date, dialing 717-299-7769 (Main Campus) time, and specific location of the alleged or 717-606-1560 (Branch Campus). incident. For urgent medical treatment, call Anonymous Reporting: Any member 911. If you have time and desire to of the College community may report do so, you can contact the Title IX a violation of this Policy by calling the Coordinator to assist you and, if College’s reporting hotline, (7 days needed, provide you with an escort a week, 24 hours a day) at [717-917- to the hospital. 0002] Callers will speak with a live • When you feel ready to do operator who will ask you questions and so, please contact the Title IX complete a report. Callers will also be Coordinator or other resources able to provide further details as needed described in this Policy for ongoing anonymously. support. Timing. There is no time limit for reporting prohibited conduct to the 7.1.2 Reporting and Filing Complaints College under this Policy; however, with the Title IX Coordinator the College’s ability to respond may Any incident of sexual harassment diminish over time, as evidence may in violation of Title IX and this Policy erode, memories may fade, and may be reported to the Acting Title IX Respondents may no longer be affiliated Coordinator. Formal Complaints, which with the College. are explained in detail in Section 8 of this Policy, should also be filed with Deputy Coordinators have been the Acting Title IX Coordinator, whose designated by the Title IX Coordinator to contact information as of the effective provide assistance with the investigation date of this Policy is as follows: process. The Deputy Coordinators are: Jackie Bareuther Heather Burky Acting Title IX Coordinator Human Resources Specialist Telephone: (717) 391-7213 (717) 391-6935 Email: [email protected] Email [email protected] Address: 750 East King Street, Address: 750 East King Street Lancaster Lancaster, PA 17602 PA 17602 Forms and procedures for reporting Office for Civil Rights. In addition to the complaints of sexual harassment in procedures in this Policy for reporting to violation of Title IX are available in the the Title IX Coordinator, individuals may Counseling Offices, Office of Human also contact the Office for Civil Rights Resources and on the College’s website. (OCR): U.S. Department of Education 7.1.2 Additional Information on Office for Civil Rights Reporting Lyndon Baines Johnson Department of Confidential Employees: Professional licensed counselors, health services Education Bldg. 400 Maryland Avenue, professional, and pastoral counselors SW who provide mental, health, and Washington, DC 20202-1100 counseling services to members of the Telephone: 800-421-3481 College community are not required to report any information without the Fax: 202-453-6012 victim’s permission. TDD: 800-877-8339 Reports: When a report is made to Email: [email protected] the Title IX Coordinator, it is helpful if

60 . 2020-2021 Student Handbook 7.2 Overview of Response Obligations. 8. GRIEVANCE PROCESS Upon receiving notice of potential 8.1 Complaint of Sexual Harassment sexual harassment prohibited under Title IX, the College is obligated to promptly As explained in Section 7 above, respond in a manner that is not informal reports of sex discrimination deliberately indifferent and is not clearly may be made by anyone, including unreasonable in light of the known anonymously, to the College’s Title IX circumstances. Coordinator. If that occurs, the Title IX Coordinator will promptly review the Mandatory response obligations of allegations to determine if they may the College as required by the Title IX constitute sexual harassment in violation Regulations are as follows: of this Policy that may warrant the filing • The College must offer supportive of a Formal Complaint by the Title IX measures to the Complainant. Coordinator. • The Title IX Coordinator must A Formal Complaint may be filed with promptly contact the Complainant the College Title IX Coordinator in confidentially to inform the person, by mail, or by electronic mail, by Complainant of the availability of using the contact information listed in supportive measures and consider this Policy for the Title IX Coordinator. Complainant’s requests with respect Submission to the Title IX Coordinator to supportive measures; inform the of a Formal Complaint alleging sexual Complainant of the availability of harassment and requesting investigation supportive measures with or without will immediately trigger the College’s the filing of a formal complaint; Title IX Grievance Process. For the and explain the formal complaint purposes of this Policy, a “Formal process. Complaint,” consistent with Section • The College must follow the 106.30 of the Title IX Regulations, grievance process set forth in this is defined as a document filed by a Policy before the imposition of Complainant or signed by the Title IX any disciplinary sanctions or other Coordinator alleging sexual harassment actions that are not supportive against a Respondent and requesting measures, against a Respondent. that the College investigate the allegation of sexual harassment. (When • The College must not restrict the Title IX Coordinator signs a Formal rights protected under the U.S. Complaint, the Title IX Coordinator is Constitution, including the First not considered to be a “Complainant.”) Amendment, Fifth Amendment, and Fourteenth Amendment, when At the time of filing a Formal Complaint, complying with Title IX. a Complainant must be participating in or attempting to participate in • The College must investigate sexual an education program or activity of harassment allegations in any the College in order to implicate the Formal Complaint, whether filed by College’s Title IX formal grievance a Complainant or signed by a Title process. IX Coordinator. 8.2 Notice of Allegations • The College should respect a Complainant’s wishes with respect Upon receiving a Formal Complaint, to whether it investigates the the College must complete a prompt, reported incident unless the Title IX fair, and impartial investigation of Coordinator determines that signing the allegations. The entire grievance a Formal Complaint to initiate process is intended to treat the an investigation over the wishes Complainant and Respondent equitably. of the Complainant is not clearly Respondents are presumed not unreasonable in light of the known responsible for the alleged conduct circumstances. and no determination regarding

Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology . 61 responsibility will be made until the proof and the burden of gathering conclusion of the grievance process. evidence is on the College and not The investigation shall be handled by on the parties. However, the College one or more investigators appointed by cannot access, consider, disclose, the Title IX Coordinator. or otherwise use a party’s medical / psychological records without that The Respondent (and Complainant) party’s voluntary, written consent to will be promptly provided with a do so; “Notice of Allegations” that meets the requirements of Section 106.45(b)(2) • (ii) Provide an equal opportunity (i)(B) of the Title IX Regulations. At for the parties to present witnesses, a minimum, such Notice shall include including fact and expert witnesses, the allegations of conduct potentially and other evidence; constituting sexual harassment, • (iii) Not restrict the ability of either including sufficient details known at party to discuss the allegations the time and with sufficient time to under investigation or to gather and prepare a response before any initial present relevant evidence; interview. Such details include the identities of the parties involved in the • (iv) Provide the parties with the incident, if known, the conduct allegedly same opportunities to have others constituting sexual harassment, and present during any grievance the date and location of the alleged proceeding, including the incident, if known. The Notice opportunity to be accompanied to will include a statement that the any related meeting or proceeding Respondent is presumed not responsible by the advisor of their choice, who for the alleged conduct and that a may be, but is not required to be, an determination regarding responsibility attorney, and not limit the choice or will be made at the conclusion of the presence of advisor for either the grievance process. The Notice will also complainant or respondent in any inform the parties that they may each meeting or grievance proceeding; have an advisor of their choice, who may • (v) Provide, to a party whose be, but is not required to be, an attorney, participation is invited or expected, and may inspect and review evidence. written notice of the date, time, The Notice will also inform the parties location, participants, and purpose of any provision in the Code of Conduct of all hearings, investigative that prohibits knowingly making false interviews, or other meetings, with statements to College officials, including sufficient time for the party to Section XII major violations Number 1. prepare to participate; The Notice of Allegations shall be • (vi) Provide both parties an equal provided as soon as reasonably opportunity to inspect and review practicable but no more than seven any evidence obtained as part of (7) College Days after the receipt of a the investigation that is directly Formal Complaint. related to the allegations raised 8.3 Investigation by the College in a Formal Complaint, including the evidence upon which the An investigation shall be promptly College does not intend to rely in conducted by the College through reaching a determination regarding one or more investigators (“Deputy responsibility and evidence whether Coordinators”) who will not be the Title or not obtained by the College, so IX Coordinator. When investigating a that each party can meaningfully Formal Complaint (and throughout the respond to the evidence prior to entire grievance process), the College the conclusion of the investigation. will, in accordance with the Title IX Prior to completion of the Regulations: investigative report, the College • (i) Ensure that the burden of will send to each party and the

62 . 2020-2021 Student Handbook party’s advisor, if any, the evidence participate, and only after a Formal subject to inspection and review Complaint has been filed. If the parties in an electronic format or a hard elect to proceed with an offered copy, and the parties will be given informal resolution process, this process at least ten (10) calendar days to would be in lieu of a Formal Hearing submit a written response, which (discussed below). No one can be the investigator will consider prior forced to go through the informal to completion of the investigative resolution process. report. All such evidence will be If an informal resolution option is made available for the parties’ offered by the College, both parties inspection and review at any hearing prior to making a decision on whether to give each party equal opportunity to participate in the informal resolution to refer to such evidence during the process will be provided with written hearing, including for purposes of notice describing the process and cross-examination; and implications of participating. The notice • (vii) Create an investigative report will describe the allegations against the that fairly summarizes relevant Respondent. It will also describe the evidence and, at least ten (10) informal resolution process, including calendar days prior to a hearing the right of either party at any time (if a hearing is held) or other prior to the voluntary agreement to time of determination regarding a resolution to withdraw from the responsibility, send to each party informal resolution process and require and the party’s advisor, if any, the the matter to resume under the Formal investigative report in an electronic Hearing process, and the consequences format or a hard copy, for their of proceeding to a conclusion under the review and written response. informal resolution process, including the bar to Complainant later pursuing a The investigation stage of the process, Formal Complaint arising from the same ending with the issuance of the allegations after a final resolution has investigative report shall be completed been agreed to by the parties. in no more than sixty (60) College Days, but may be extended in intervals of If in a particular case expulsion is a fourteen (14) College Days, with written proposed sanction, it, like all other notice explaining the reason for the potential outcomes, can only occur extension. if both parties agree to it as part of resolution. 8.4 Options for Informal Resolution after Formal Complaint is Filed. Any mediators or other individuals offered by the College to facilitate Except in cases where the Respondent an informal resolution process will is an employee and the Complainant is be trained, including with respect to, a student, the College in appropriate among other things, the definition of situations in which a Formal Complaint sexual harassment under the Title IX has been filed may in its discretion offer regulations, how to conduct the process, and facilitate an informal resolution and how to avoid conflicts of interest process if each party, after being fully and bias in discharging their duties. informed, voluntarily agrees in writing to participate in such process. The An informal resolution process shall process, which would be handled in be completed within seventy-five (75) compliance with Section 106.45(b) of College Days of the agreement of all the Title IX Regulations, could involve parties to use the informal resolution such informal processes as a mediation process, unless an extension of time is or restorative justice. agreed to by all parties. If either party withdrawals from the informal process, An informal resolution process may be or no mutually agreeable resolution can used only when both the Complainant be reached during the timeframe for the and Respondent voluntarily agree to informal resolution process, the formal

Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology . 63 grievance process shall resume. (The trained decision makers appointed by time frames applicable to the formal the College. The decision-makers: grievance process shall be put on hold, • (i) will not be the Title IX or “toll,” during any informal resolution Coordinator or the investigator(s); process and shall restart if the informal resolution process is terminated without • (ii) will be free from conflict of an agreed upon resolution.) interest or bias, including bias for or against Complainants or 8.5 Dismissal of Formal Complaint Respondents; and If the conduct alleged in the Formal • (iii) will have been trained on topics Complaint would not constitute sexual including how to serve impartially, harassment as defined in Section issues of relevance, including how 106.30 of the Title IX Regulations even to apply the rape shield protections if proved, did not occur in the College’s provided for Complainants, and education program or activity, or did any technology to be used at the not occur in the United States, then hearing. the College will dismiss the Formal Complaint with regard to that conduct At the hearing, each party, in for purposes of sexual harassment accordance with Section 106.45(b)(6), under Title IX. If the conduct alleged shall be permitted through an Advisor is contrary to the College’s policies but of the party’s choosing to cross- occurred outside the United States in examine and ask relevant questions of connection with a semester abroad the other party and all witnesses. The program through the College, the Advisor may be, but is not required College may nevertheless proceed with to be, an attorney. In no event will a non-Title IX disciplinary proceedings party (Complainant or Respondent) be regarding such conduct under the permitted to personally cross-examine College’s general procedures regarding another party or witness. If a party does student discipline. not have an Advisor present at the live hearing, the College will provide without In addition, the College may dismiss a charge to that party, an advisor of the Formal Complaint or any allegations College’s choice to conduct cross- therein, if at any time during the examination on behalf of that party. investigation or hearing: a Complainant notifies the Title IX Coordinator in At the request of either party, the writing that the Complainant would College will provide for the live hearing like to withdraw the Formal Complaint to occur with the parties located or any allegations therein; the in separate rooms with technology Respondent is no longer enrolled at or enabling the decision-maker(s) and employed by the College; or specific parties to simultaneously see and hear circumstances prevent the College the party or the witness answering from gathering evidence sufficient to questions. At the discretion of the reach a determination as to the Formal College, hearings may be conducted Complaint or allegations therein. with all parties physically present in the same geographic location or any An appeal may be taken by either party or all parties, witnesses, and other from a dismissal of a Formal Complaint participants appearing at the live or any allegations therein within the hearing virtually, with technology timeframe and on any of the three enabling participants simultaneously to grounds specified below in the Appeals see and hear each other. section of this Policy. Before a Complainant, Respondent, or 8.6 Live Hearing witness answers a cross-examination or Except for cases in which the parties other question, the decision-maker(s) have agreed to proceed with an offered will first determine whether the question informal resolution process, a live is relevant and explain any decision hearing will be held before a panel of to exclude a question as not relevant.

64 . 2020-2021 Student Handbook Questions and evidence about the sexual harassment; Complainant’s sexual predisposition or • (ii) a description of the procedural prior sexual behavior are not relevant, steps taken from the receipt of unless such questions and evidence the Formal Complaint through about the Complainant’s prior sexual the determination, including behavior are offered to prove that any notifications to the parties, someone other than the Respondent interviews with parties and committed the conduct alleged by the witnesses, site visits, methods Complainant, or if the questions and used to gather other evidence, and evidence concern specific incidents of hearings held; the Complainant’s prior sexual behavior with respect to the Respondent and are • (iii) findings of fact supporting the offered to prove consent. determination; If a party or witness does not submit to • (iv) conclusions regarding the cross-examination at the live hearing, application of the College’s code the decision-maker(s) is prohibited of conduct to the facts in the under the Title IX Regulations from event that the College exercises relying on any statement of that party its discretion to apply any College or witness in reaching a determination policies and procedures not regarding responsibility. However, otherwise required under Title IX; no negative inference about the • (v) a statement of, and rationale determination regarding responsibility for, the result as to each allegation, shall be drawn solely on the basis of a including a determination regarding party’s or witness’s absence from the responsibility, any disciplinary live hearing or refusal to answer cross- sanctions the College imposes examination or other questions. on the Respondent, and whether The College will create an audio or remedies designed to restore audiovisual recording, or transcript, of or preserve equal access to the any live hearing and make it available College’s education program or to the parties for inspection and review. activity will be provided by the The College is not required to provide a College to the Complainant; and copy to be taken by the party. • (vi) the applicable procedures The College uses a “preponderance of and permissible bases for the the evidence” standard to determine Complainant and Respondent to responsibility. The same standard of appeal (as described below). evidence applies for Formal Complaints 8.8 Appeals against students as for Formal Complaints against employees, including Either the Complainant or the faculty. Respondent may appeal from either a (1) determination of responsibility/ 8.7 Determination of Responsibility non-responsibility or (2) dismissal of Following the hearing, the decision- a Formal Complaint or any allegations maker(s) shall issue a written therein, to both parties, on the following determination of responsibility or non- three grounds, and no other grounds: responsibility. The written determination • (i) A procedural irregularity that shall be issued as soon as reasonably affected the outcome of the matter; practicable after the hearing, but in no event more than ten (10) College Days • (ii) New evidence that was not after the close of the hearing. reasonably available at the time the determination regarding The written determination will include a responsibility or dismissal was made, least the following items: that could affect the outcome of the • (i) an identification of the matter; and/or allegations potentially constituting

Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology . 65 • (iii) The Title IX Coordinator, 750 East King Street investigator(s), or decision- Lancaster, PA 17602 maker(s) had a conflict of interest Non-punitive supportive measures, such or bias for or against Complainants as mutual class scheduling adjustments or Respondents generally or and mutual no-contact orders, may be the individual Complainant or continued during the pendency of an Respondent that affected the appeal, but any disciplinary sanctions outcome of the matter. will be stayed until the completion of Any such appeal must be filed within the appeal process. The President or (a) two (2) College Days of the issuance President’s designee will review the of notice of dismissal, in the case of appeal, including all party submissions, an appeal from a dismissal of a Formal and issue a written decision to all parties Complaint or Allegation therein; or (b) involved within thirty (30) College Days two (2) College Days of the later of (i) after receipt of the written Notice of the issuance of a notice of determination Intent to Appeal. of responsibility or, if later (ii) the date This is the final step in the College’s the transcript or recording of a live Formal Complaint procedure. hearing be made available to both parties by filing a written “Notice of 9. DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS Intent to Appeal,” and must be followed Employees and students who violate within three (3) additional College this Policy are subject to appropriate Days by the filing of a detailed written discipline by the College. If an “Statement of Appeal” identifying investigation results in a finding that this grounds for appeal and providing an Policy has been violated, the mandatory explanation. Failure to timely file either minimum discipline is a written the Notice of Intent to Appeal or the reprimand. Statement of Appeal with result in the appeal being dismissed. Upon the finding of a serious violation of this Policy, the College reserves the right The College will immediately provide a to take disciplinary measures, up to and copy of any Notice of Intent to Appeal including, termination of employment, and of the appealing party’s Statement expulsion or suspension, removal from of Appeal to the non-appealing party. campus, cancellation of contract, and The non-appealing party will have five any other appropriate actions necessary (5) College Days from the service of the to address the violation. appealing party’s Statement of Appeal to file, if desired, a written “Response to Appropriate disciplinary actions shall be Statement of Appeal.” If such Response taken against any person found to have to Statement of Appeal is filed, a copy participated in any acts of retaliation. will be immediately provided by the Any attempt to penalize or retaliate College to the appealing party, but the against a person for filing a complaint appealing party shall not have the right or participating in the investigation of to submit an additional statement. a complaint regarding a violation of this Policy will be treated as a separate Notices of Intent to Appeal, Statements and distinct violation of the Policy. of Appeal, and Responses to Statements Specifically: of Appeal must be submitted in writing to the Office of the President at the • A student found to have retaliated following address: in violation of this Policy shall be subject to measures up to, and Dr. William Thompson including, suspension and/or Office of the President expulsion. Mellor Building • A College employee found to have Thaddeus Stevens College of retaliated in violation of this Policy Technology shall be subject to measures up to, and including, termination of employment. 66 . 2020-2021 Student Handbook • A College non-employee found to responsible for violating this Policy have retaliated in violation of this shall be subject to disciplinary Policy shall be subject to measures action, up to and including up to, and including, exclusion from termination of employment. The school grounds. disciplinary action other than termination may include, but is not Persons who violate this Policy may also limited to, demotion, reassignment, be subject to civil damages or criminal a suspension without pay from penalties. employment, written warnings, and 10. SUPPORTIVE MEASURES oral warnings. Supportive measures by the College • Employees subject to discipline may include, but may not be limited to: based on a determination of • Providing escorts to ensure that responsibility for violating this Policy individuals can safely move between who are members of a collective classes and activities; bargaining unit represented by a labor union at the College shall have • Ensuring that the Respondent and the right, to the extent consistent Complainant do not attend the same with federal law, including the classes; Title IX Regulations, to pursue any • Moving the Complainant and/or directly applicable grievance and Respondent to a different residence arbitration procedures under the hall; applicable collective bargaining agreement with respect to such • Providing counseling and/or medical disciplinary action. services; • When determined by the College • Providing academic support to be appropriate under the services, such as tutoring. circumstances, and to the extent The College may also provide remedies consistent with any applicable for the broad College community collective bargaining agreement, an population, including additional training employee who is a Respondent may and education. be placed on administrative leave during the pendency of a grievance 11. SPECIAL RULES AND process. PROCEDURES WHERE THE Note: Complaints of employment RESPONDENT IS A COLLEGE sex discrimination or of sexual EMPLOYEE. harassment by one employee, as the When the Respondent is an employee complainant, against another employee, of the College and the Complainant is a as respondent, and not involving any student, the following special rules and student as either a complainant or procedures shall apply with respect to a respondent, are investigated and such Respondent: processed by the Office of Human Resources in accordance with • The Title IX Coordinator shall the investigatory and disciplinary coordinate the investigation with procedures applicable to violations of the President or his or her trained employment policies and, to the extent designee, who shall act as an applicable, in accordance with collective investigator in dealing with such bargaining agreements. employee. • In no event shall the informal resolution process of this Policy be available when the Respondent is a College employee and the Complainant is a student. • Employees who are found

Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology . 67 12. EDUCATION AND contact information in Section VII) or PREVENTION Counseling Services directly at (717) 299-7408. Other resources include: 12.1 Generally Health Services: 717-299-7769 (Main Education is an essential component Campus) or 717-606-1560 (Branch in the prevention and elimination of Campus). sexual harassment. To accomplish an adequate Title IX educational program, 12.6 Title IX Recordkeeping the College shall: The College shall maintain for a period • Educate members of the College of seven (7) years records of: community on what constitutes • Each sexual harassment prohibited conduct under this Policy. investigation including any • Inform members of the College determination regarding community of this Policy and responsibility and any audio training programs to assure their or audiovisual recording or implementation. transcript required under the Title IX Regulations, any disciplinary • Ensure that the College has sanctions imposed on respondents, sufficiently trained staff to carry and any remedies provided to the out educational programs and complainants designed to restore training regarding the procedures or preserve equal access to the established by this Policy. recipient’s education program or 12.2 Training activity; The Title IX Coordinator shall oversee • Any appeal and the result of the and coordinate training regarding appeal; Title IX and the prevention of sex • Any informal resolution and the discrimination. To the extent training results therefrom; relates to employees, the Title IX Coordinator shall coordinate such • All materials used to train Title training with the Vice President of IX Coordinators, investigators, Human Resources. decision-makers, and any person who facilitates an informal resolution 12.3 Dissemination of the Policy process. These training materials will A copy of this Policy shall be distributed be publicly available on the College throughout the campus and shall be website; and published on the College’s website. • Any actions, including supportive 12.4 Public Notification of Clery Act measures, taken in response to Statistics a report or Formal Complaint To the extent required by law, of sexual harassment, as well as including the Clery Act, the College to document the bases for the shall collect and annually report College’s conclusions and that it statistical information concerning has taken measures designed to sexual misconduct occurring within preserve access to the College’s its jurisdiction. To promote public educational program or activity. safety, the College will alert the This recordkeeping shall apply even campus community of incidents and if the Respondent’s determination of developments of immediate concern. responsibility has been subjected to an 12.5 Resources expungement. Information on Counseling and Victim 12.7 Questions/Contact Services: For further information on the If you have questions or are concerned counseling services available to victims that the College has not met its of harassment and sexual assault, obligation under this Policy, please contact the Title IX Coordinator (see contact the Title IX Coordinator.

68 . 2020-2021 Student Handbook Find the official Title IX Thaddeus Stevens College of TechnologyStudent/Employee Sexual Misconduct and Harassment Reporting Form at the bottom of www.StevensCollege.edu

STUDENT/EMPLOYEE SEXUAL MISCONDUCT AND HARASSMENT REPORTING FORM The information contained in this document is confidential and must be submitted to the Title IX Coordinator, except for matters which only involve employees, with no students involved as Complainant or Respondent. In such cases, the form should be submitted to the Office of Human Resources. Name:______Local Address:______Work Phone:______Local Phone:______Cell Phone:______Date of Incident:______Time of Incident:______AM / PM Location of Incident:______Identify the name(s) of the individual(s) against whom you are submitting this complaint:______Please describe the nature of the incident, providing as much detail as possible to assist with the investigation of this complaint.______Please provide the names and contact information of any witness(es).

Name/Status Address Telephone #

If additional space is required, please use an additional form and just provide your name in the top section of the form) Acknowledgement By signing this form I understand that this complaint will be investigated, and the alleged harasser(s), any witnesses, and persons of interest will be interviewed. The information provided in this Sexual Harassment Reporting Form is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge.

Complainant’s Signature______Month/Day/Year

Special Note: Students and employees who believe that they have been victims of sexual misconduct should report their complaint/incident immediately to Campus Police at 484-365-7211 (24 hours a day, seven days a week).

Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology . 69 DUE PROCESS the Director of Residence Life to be Students will be afforded all appropriate unacceptable, he/she can appeal elements of due process if they are to the Dean of Student Services. If to be expelled from the College. In a the student is not satisfied with the case involving a possible expulsion, the outcome of the ruling he/she can student is entitled to a formal hearing, appeal. The appeal may be heard by which is a fundamental element of due the President or his/her designee. process. The President is the final appeal opportunity for the student. This hearing will be held before an internal discipline committee comprised At any point in the due process, the of three faculty members and two student retains the right to waive his/her students, with the Vice President procedural protections. for Academic Affairs or his designee presiding and with subsequent APPEALS PROCESS recommendation to the President. A student may appeal a decision for the The following due process requirements following reasons: are to be observed with regards to the 1. To determine whether the formal hearing: sanction(s) imposed were appropriate for the violation of 1. Notification of the charges shall be policy for which the student was sent to the student. found responsible; 2. Sufficient notice of the time and 2. To determine presence of any place of the hearing must be given. procedural error which substantially 3. The hearing shall be held in private affected the outcome of the case; unless the student or parent 3. To determine if new information requests a public hearing. that is discovered which was 4. The student has the right to have not available at the time of the counsel. investigative process could have 5. The student has the right to be affected the outcome of the case. presented with the names of witnesses against the student Process for Appealing and copies of the statements and A student wishing to appeal should affidavits of those witnesses. submit his/her written appeal stating 6. The student has the right to request the reasons for such a request to the that any such witnesses appear Dean of Student Services within two (2) in person and answer questions. days of receipt of the original decision. In most cases witnesses are Appeals are due by 4:30 p.m. on the questioned in person. second day following the original 7. The student has the right to present decision. Sanctions may be in effect his/her case and present witnesses while a case is under appeal. Appeals on his/her behalf. are heard by the President or his/her 8. A record must be kept of the designee. The decision of the President hearing, either by video or by digital is final. recorder. The student is entitled, at the student’s expense, to a copy of the transcript. 9. The proceeding must be held with all reasonable speed. 10. The process of appeal is such that if a student disagrees with the punishment meted out by a given College official or body, that student has the right to appeal to the next highest authority. If the student finds punitive action meted out by

70 . 2020-2021 Student Handbook STUDENT RIGHTS AND appeal; and RESPONSIBILITIES 6. The right to an education free of ridicule or harassment by any The responsibilities of the student member of the Stevens community. include regular attendance, conscientious effort in college work, Thaddeus Stevens College of and conformity to College rules and Technology is committed to the regulations. Most of all, students share principles of free speech and free with the administration, faculty, and expression; yet, just as the American staff, a responsibility to develop a people often must subordinate free climate within the College, which is speech and free expression to the conducive to wholesome, safe learning common good, whether voluntarily or and living. legally, the members of the College community have such a responsibility. No student has the right to interfere with the education of his/her fellow COMMITTEES THAT HEAR students. It is the responsibility of each student to respect the rights of all who CASES are involved in the educational process. Students who have violated any Students should express their ideas and of the rules and regulations of the opinions in a respectful manner so as Commonwealth, Lancaster City, or not to offend or slander others. Other College are sanctioned by the College responsibilities are: according to the nature of the offense 1. Be aware of all rules and regulations committed. All offenses are considered for student behavior and conduct on an individual basis. Disciplinary oneself in accordance with them; sanctions range from a warning to 2. Be willing to volunteer information suspension for minor offenses, and from in disciplinary cases and cooperate restitution, suspension and/or expulsion with the College staff should one in cases of serious misconduct. have knowledge of importance in There are multiple bodies identified relation to such cases; below that could hear discipline cases: 3. Dress and groom so as to meet 1. The Dean of Student Services and/ standards of decency; or the Director for Residence Life 4. Understand that until a rule is handles any disciplinary procedure waived, altered, or repealed, it is in for any of the rules and regulations full effect; of the College, or any discipline 5. Assist College staff in operating a situations referred by any staff safe environment for all students; member or student. Either or both 6. Be aware of and comply with the may issue appropriate punitive federal, state and local laws; action in accordance with the 7. Protect and care for the College’s College Code of Conduct. This property; and action can range from warnings to 8. Attend classes daily, except when financial restitution to suspensions excused. to recommendation for expulsion. The student’s rights are: 2. The Discipline Committee is a body 1. The right to see all academic comprised of three faculty members records, including grades, and to and two students organized by the retain tests, papers, and work he/she Vice President for Academic Affairs has completed for a specific course; to consider appeals by students 2. The right to privacy; who have been involved in major 3. The right to live in an atmosphere violations of the College Code of conducive to studying and learning; Conduct and are facing expulsion or 4. The right to a hearing, formal or suspension greater than five college informal, prior to loss of College days. services; 3. Students may be assigned to the 5. The right to file a grievance or restorative justice board if the case

Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology . 71 does not include police involvement. Moreover, as the College is a disciplined community, students accept their The President for the College will obligation to the group and as such, receive recommendations from the will exhibit behavior that enhances the Discipline Committee. The President common good of the larger community. may accept the recommendation of the Discipline Committee, reject the In keeping with that philosophy, recommendation or issue different students shall understand that the penalties. The President will act as the following regulations are in effect in the final administrative officer to whom Jones Dining Hall: all discipline cases involving student 1. Students shall refrain from language expulsion and/or suspension must be that is lewd, indecent, or obscene brought. and that runs counter to a healthy dining environment; GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE 2. Students shall treat each other, Students are encouraged to discuss dining service staff, security, and their grievances informally with the other personnel with common person involved, prior to initiating any decency and respect; formal grievance procedure. 3. Students shall refrain from loud or unruly behavior that runs contrary If the situation cannot be remedied to a wholesome dining experience; by an informal discussion among the 4. Students shall refrain from removing persons involved, then the student is food and/or drinks from the dining encouraged to discuss the grievance hall; with either the Dean of Student Services 5. Students shall understand that no or the Director for Residence Life or manner of physical confrontation submit a grievance electronically on the will be tolerated college’s website. 6. Students shall understand that it is If the student is not satisfied with the their responsibility to return dining procedures and/or the results that are trays, eating utensils, and trash to obtained from the meeting with the the appropriate deposit area; administrator (appropriate director, 7. Students shall understand that Dean, or Vice President), he/she may “jumping line” is not an acceptable file a formal grievance in writing to the practice; President for the College. 8. Students shall understand that derogatory comments directed at Students may also make a formal dining hall personnel as they pertain complaint to the state by visiting to the quality of food served or food the Pennsylvania Department of service delivery will not be tolerated; Education’s at web site http://www. 9. Students shall understand their education. pa.gov/ responsibility to treat dining hall JONES DINING HALL CODE OF furnishings with common respect; and CONDUCT 10. Students shall understand their As Thaddeus Stevens College of responsibility to present a proper Technology is committed to the I.D. upon entering the dining facility. personal and social development of Students must have their ID card its students, the College adheres to for Dining Services i.e. Jones Dining a strict Code of Conduct as it relates Hall, Bulldog Café I & II. A meal to appropriate behavior in all areas of pass can be issued in the Student the campus. The dining hall serves as a Services Office but only one time a central focal point for students, faculty, semester after that a student will be and prospective students and families. It required to purchase a replacement is essential that students understand the card. impact of their behavior on their peers, staff, and visitors alike.

72 . 2020-2021 Student Handbook Failure to comply or adhere to these resources. The College reserves the regulations shall result in disciplinary rights to limit, restrict, or extend action as presented below: computing/information network privileges and access to its resources. First offense: Written reprimand with possible loss of dining hall privileges for Those who do not abide by the policies a period of time. listed below are subject to suspension of computer privileges and possible Second offense: Loss of dining hall referral to the appropriate judicial privileges for a period of time, to process. possible suspension from the College for a period of time, or a combination of The Office of Student Services should both. be notified about potential violations of laws and policies governing information Jones Dining Hall Meal Hours use, intellectual property rights, or Monday Friday copyrights. Computer and Network Hot breakfast 6:45 AM – 8:00 AM Services should be notified about Coffee break 9:00 AM – 9:30 AM potential loopholes in the security of Lunch 10:45 AM – 1:00 PM its computer systems and information Coffee break 2:00 PM – 2:30 PM networks as well as in the investigation Dinner 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM of misuse or abuse. Should the security Weekends/Holidays of a computer system information Brunch 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM network be threatened, suspected user Dinner.4:00 PM – 5:00 PM files may be examined. Campus Grille (Schwalm) Policies M-F Breakfast - 8:00-9:30 1. An individual shall use only the M-TH - 10:00-11:00 network I.D. that was assigned to Friday - 10:00-7:00 him/her, unless multiple accesses have been authorized for the I.D. Cafe on Orange (Branch) M-F Breakfast. - 6:30-9:30 2. Users may use only the password(s) M-TH - 10:00-11:00 provided to them and shall not try Friday - 10:00-3:00 in any way to obtain a password for another user’s network I.D. Bulldog Café I (Main) and II (Branch) Mon – Thurs Breakfast 8:00 – 9:30 AM 3. Attempting to disguise the identity Mon – Thurs 10:00 – 11:00 PM of the account or machine one is Friday 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM using is prohibited Times subject to change. Please visit 4. Use of the College’s network the College portal for most up-to-date resources to gain or attempt to schedule and hours. gain unauthorized access to remote computers is prohibited. COMPUTER RESOURCES 5. Any deliberate act which may ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY seriously impact the operation of The following policy contains the computers, terminals, peripherals, governing philosophy for regulating or networks is prohibited. Such the use of Thaddeus Stevens College acts include but are not limited of Technology’s (TSCT) computing/ to the following: tampering with information network facilities and components of a local area network resources. Access to the College’s (LAN) or the high speed backbone computing/network facilities and network, otherwise blocking resources is a privilege granted solely to communication lines, or interfering TSCT faculty, staff, registered students, with the operational readiness of a and those with special accounts. All computer. users of the computing/ information network’s facilities must act responsibly 6. No person shall knowingly run and maintain the integrity of these or install on any of the College’s Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology . 73 computer systems, or give to libelous statements; and another, a program which could c. That which consists of any result in the eventual damage to a advertisements or commercial file, computer system, or information enterprises. network, and/or the reproduction of itself. This is directed towards, 11. No person shall use the College’s but not limited to, the classes of computer resources to engage in programs known as computer conduct otherwise prohibited by the viruses, Trojan horses, bitminer College Code of Conduct. programs and worms. 12. Use of the College’s computer/ 7. No person shall attempt to information network resources circumvent data protection schemes to monitor another user’s data or uncover security loopholes. communications, or to read, copy, change, or delete another user’s files 8. All persons shall abide by the or software, without permission of terms of all software licensing the owner, is prohibited. agreements and copyright laws. In particular, unauthorized copying of 13. Use of the College’s servers, copyrighted software is prohibited, workstations, or information unless the College has a site license networks must be related to a specifically allowing the copying Thaddeus Stevens College of of that software. Furthermore, Technology course, research the copying of site- licensed project, work-related activity, software for distribution to persons departmental activity, or for other than TSCT faculty, staff, interpersonal communications. Use and students, or the copying of of these resources for personal or site licensed software for use at financial gain is prohibited. If the locations not covered under the non-business usage of information terms of the license agreement, is services results in a direct cost to prohibited. the College for any reason, it is the individual’s responsibility to 9. Deliberate acts which are wasteful reimburse the College. of computer and/or information network resources or which unfairly 14. Any network traffic exiting the monopolize resources to the College and/ or using College exclusion of others are prohibited. resources/infrastructure is subject These acts include, but are not to the acceptable use polices of limited to, sending mass mailings or the network through which it flows chain letters, creating unnecessary (Internet, D&E), as well as to the multiple jobs or processes, obtaining polices listed here, such as abusing unnecessary output, uploading Internet service providers (ISP) music and the like, or printing or services using College network/ creating unnecessary network resources. traffic. 15. Existing College policies such as 10. The following types of information the Sexual Harassment Policy, will or software cannot be placed on any be enforced as they relate to a College owned computer system: violation of the Computer Resources Acceptable Use Policy. a. That which infringes upon the rights of another person; 16. Potential violators may also be subject to criminal prosecution b. That which may injure under federal or state law, and someone else and/ or lead to should expect the College to pursue a lawsuit or criminal charges; such action. examples of these are: pirated software, destructive software, Consequences pornographic materials, or Violation of one or more of these

74 . 2020-2021 Student Handbook published policies will result in a loss Code of Conduct. The College reserves of access to the College computing/ the right to adjudicate such violations information network systems with when the incident involves endangering possible referral to the appropriate the lives of others or self, or incidents of judicial process. an extreme nature. Student Email Students should remember that any Your official Thaddeus Stevens e-mail information or behavior exhibited address (example@ stevenscollege. or shared on social media sites edu) is where we send you important could affect membership in clubs, information regarding your student organizations, and campus employment life at the College as well as the as well as internships and jobs outside communication platform for you and of Thaddeus Stevens College of your instructors. It is important that you Technology. activate your student email and check it frequently. MOBILE DEVICE POLICY Students are permitted to carry cellular MyStevensCollege.edu phones, tablets or other devices.. MyStevensCollege.edu is your “one- Mobile communication devices may stop-shop” online tool. It is a secured only be used in the classroom with the site that introduces single sign on access permission of the instructor. If a student to Stevens applications, including your is found on campus processing, using student email. It also offers a variety of or selling illegal drugs, along with the customized information and resources disciplinary action as outlined in the to help students track their academic College Code of Conduct, that student progress and get the most out of may forfeit his/her privilege of carrying their college experience at Stevens. any and all mobile communication MyStevensCollege can be accessed from devices on the Stevens campus. the College website or visit http://my.stevenscollege.edu. DRESS CODE We will regularly send you An important part of Thaddeus Stevens announcements and reminders that are College’s mission is to prepare our essential to your success at Stevens. If students for success in the workforce you redirect your student email from upon graduation. In order to provide a your official College email address to professional and safe atmosphere for another personal email account, please our students to learn and prepare for be aware that you are still responsible success in the work force, the following for all the information you receive dress code will be applied. through your student email account, In preparing this code, four factors including any lost content. Sometimes, are taken into account: safety, health, we also mail important information to sanitation, and consideration of fellow your street address or call your listed students, faculty and staff. phone number. In general, the following dress code Social Media applies: Social media sites can be effective tools 1. No head gear, hats, hoodies or for exchanging information. Thaddeus covered heads inside of classrooms, Stevens College of Technology with the exception of religious caps embraces and strives to uphold the and garments, and for approved freedoms of expression and speech medical conditions; guaranteed by the First Amendment 2. No headphones or ear buds are of the U. S. Constitution and the state allowed in the class rooms; Constitution. However, any online 3. No sweatpants, tank tops or behavior that violates the College‘s pajamas in the class rooms; Code of Conduct which is brought to 4. No pants or outer garments the attention of any College official may displaying excessive holes or skin; be treated as any other violation of the 5. No undergarments showing or

Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology . 75 displayed as part of outer garments; Typical sanction: first offense - verbal or warning; second offense – progressive 6. No clothing displaying lewd, discipline indecent, or obscene languages or images. STUDENT GOVERNANCE Student Government Association: Additional guidance is provided based Members are elected each fall. This on the four factors above: representative body provides a forum 1. In Lab Areas: Conform to all safety or the expression of student opinion on standards as determined by the campus social, cultural and academic individual major such as the wearing life. It also serves as a means of of safety glasses, long pants, communication between and among steel toed boots, etc. Program students, faculty and administration. instructors may approve the wear of various head gear described Residence Hall Council: Each building above if it is appropriate based will have a council. Any resident can on the required task and weather attend meetings within her/ his building. conditions; In addition, earphones The members of each individual building and ear buds may be used in lab will elect officers that will be responsible areas based on individual instructor for the initiation and execution of minor permission, consistent with the policies governing life in the residence work environment affiliated with the hall. The Residence Hall Council serves program of study; as a means of communication among 2. In Dining Areas: In addition to students, residence hall personnel and above, appropriate attire, be neat, administration. Each council plays an well groomed, no athletic gear, cut important role in establishing activities off clothing, or shower clogs; for residents. 3. Off Campus (Field trips, athletic Members of the councils meet as the trips, work, etc;): Appropriate for Joint Residence Hall Council to discuss the season and occasion, and or as common issues. Each of the resident specified by the College personnel halls is responsible for hosting such in charge; and a meeting at least once during the 4. Programs of study are authorized combined fall/spring semester sessions. to develop additional dress codes that support their program of study FACULTY SENATE such as the wear of professional The Faculty Senate is an important or distinctive clothing that mirror component of the shared governance the future graduate work force at Thaddeus Stevens College environment. of Technology. Composed of a representative body of faculty elected Typical sanction: first offense - verbal by the faculty, the Faculty Senate warning; second offense – progressive recommends policy in the areas of discipline teaching and learning. The Senate is HYGIENE POLICY supported by a system of standing As members of the campus community committees designed to work through students are expected to maintain a representative group of faculty who good personal hygiene to reduce make up the Thaddeus Stevens College the incidence of illness and disease of Technology Faculty Senate. In short, associated with poor hygiene. Students Faculty Senate represents the collective will be asked to correct any behavior view of the Stevens faculty. In order to related to hygiene and odor in order to ensure open communication throughout be permitted to live in the residence hall, the College, meetings of the Faculty to be in the classroom and to attend Senate and its standing committees and social activities on campus. task forces are open to all members of the Stevens community. Exceptions to this policy are meetings of committees

76 . 2020-2021 Student Handbook in the Thaddeus Stevens College of as damaged if lost or broken, Technology Education Association, the unless they are essential to the collective bargaining association for performance of the activity and Steven’s faculty. proper safety equipment was being used. The Faculty Senate will: 1. Provide the administration with the 5. On questions requiring a decision, academic opinions and expertise of a Vice President and/or ultimately the faculty; the President will determine which 2. Provide the faculty with an activities are College responsibilities organization that acts for and and which are not. represents faculty views on governance issues not covered by the collective bargaining association; 3. Maintain a standing committee system that recommends policy to the administration; 4. Provide faculty with participation on the President’s Council if invited by the President; 5. Provide a faculty organization with full opportunity for participation in meeting the Stevens’ mission; 6. Provide a faculty organization that promotes trust, cooperation and partnership with the administration; 7. Provide effective communication and professional debate about critical issues pertaining to teaching and learning; and 8. Provide faculty leadership. COLLEGE RESPONSIBILITIES IN STUDENT ACCIDENT/ ILLNESS/ LOSS 1. Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology cannot assume responsibility other than routine dispensary treatment for loss or injury. 2. Loss or injury sustained off the College campus cannot be assumed as an obligation of the College. 3. All students are required to carry or acquire medical coverage (insurance) as the College cannot be held liable for injury or illness which requires external medical services – (e.g., emergency room expenses, dental, vision, orthopedic needs, etc.) 4. Removable objects on the person of the student cannot be claimed

Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology . 77 XIII. EXTRA-CURRICULAR No endorsement or approval shall be given to or made for any product, ACTIVITIES individual, firm, corporation, union, or other trade organization. COMMUTING STUDENTS Commuting students are encouraged to American Institute of Architectural become involved in the various govern- Students (AIAS): The American Institute mental committees and activities that of Architecture Students (AIAS) is an Stevens has to offer. They are further international organization for college- urged to avail themselves of the various level students of architecture. It is the services Stevens has to offer including primary membership and advocacy library, tutorial, counseling, and medical organization for architecture students in services as needed. the United States. Black Student Union (BSU): This chapter STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS of the National BSU is a resource for all Thaddeus Stevens College of students who wish to learn and explore Technology strongly supports student minority cultures, and gives voice and organizations which will contribute preparation to students who may face meaningful experiences for students and future challenges because of their race that will enhance their cultural, social, or socioeconomic status. physical, and spiritual development. Such organizations shall be open to all Latino Scholars: A representative body members of the student body. They of students of Hispanic origin for the shall devise rules that will encourage purpose of providing a supportive social participation of all interested students and academic network of peers as well without requirements which might as to celebrate their cultural heritage exclude any member of the student throughout the campus community. body. The Dean of Student Services shall Outdoors Club: Students interested in assist sanctioned organizations. the great outdoors will learn everything American Design Drafting Association from archery to turkey calling. (ADDA): This Student Chapter of the Phi Theta Kappa: Invitation to join the American Design Drafting Association Beta Nu Delta Chapter honor society (ADDA) shall operate in accordance is extended to full-time students with the Articles on Student Chapter maintaining a grade point average of activities as set forth in the ADDA 3.5 or higher. Personal enrichment is Constitution and By-Laws. The purpose gained through the organization’s four of the Student Chapter shall be to hallmarks of scholarship, leadership, disseminate technical information service, and fellowship. for improving the science of graphic communications and design, to initiate Power Source: Students meet on a and encourage a continued program regular basis to fellowship and share of education so as to provide self- faith-based experiences. improvement and progress through Residence Hall Council: A representative increased knowledge, and to foster a body of students initiating and carrying spirit of fellowship among its members. out relevant policies concerning The means by which the Student individual residence hall life for each Chapter shall attain the foregoing residence hall. The purpose of the purposes shall be: (1) meetings organization is to promote the general for presentation and discussion of welfare of resident life at Stevens; to educational subjects relating to design constitute a medium for expressing and drafting; (2) committee activities; student opinions on resident life; to and (3) field trips. The Student Chapter provide a communicative medium shall be operated on a non-profit basis. between and among students, residence

78 . 2020-2021 Student Handbook hall personnel and administration; and Student Government Association to provide experience for its members (SGA): A representative body voicing in the principles and practices of student opinions concerning cultural democratic government. The residence and academic life and sharing hall advisor of each residence hall is also proportionately in the development a member of the Residence Hall Council. of College policy. The purpose of the Students who wish to participate in organization is to promote the general Residence Hall Council should submit welfare of the College; to constitute a their names to their respective residence medium for expressing student opinion hall advisor, who will, along with on cultural events and academic life; present Council members, conduct an to provide experience for its members election for that hall’s Council. These in the principles and practices of elections will occur within the first five democratic government; and to provide weeks of the fall semester and at the a communicative medium between end of the spring semester. Elected and among students, faculty and members are then encouraged to administration. The SGA president participate in a training program to attends the meetings of the Faculty assist them in developing interpersonal Senate and Board of Trustees. and intervention skills related to their Several student groups operate under leadership role in the residence hall. The the umbrella of the SGA. These include advisor for the Residence Hall Council is the Music Club, Photography Club, and the Director of Residence Life. SAGA (Straight and Gay Alliance). Society of Manufacturing Engineers Women In Trades and Technology (SME), Chapter S228: A student (WITT): The primary function of Women organization dedicated to inspire, in Trades and Technology is to provide prepare, and support students for the support for women in non-traditional advancement of manufacturing. See fields. WITT also provides female more at http://www.sme.org/ strategic- students at TSCT with social activities, plan. learning opportunities and formal and Tech Phi Tech: Fraternity whose purpose informal support networks. is to encourage activities devoted to the Yearbook Staff: Entails opportunity ideals of community service, scholarship, for students to contribute to various and brotherhood. aspects of the Stevensonian production Skills USA: A high school and post- process. secondary competition that starts regionally, then moves into state ATHLETICS level, winners qualify for a national Stevens maintains an athletic program competition. SkillsUSA’s mission is to of five major intercollegiate sports: empower its members to become world football, cross-country, basketball, class workers, leaders and responsible wrestling, and track and field. Contests American citizens. Every major at TSCT are scheduled against colleges’ and is mirrored in some way in one or more universities’ junior varsity teams as well of the nearly 100 competition areas. as junior and community colleges in the Mid-Atlantic States. The basketball, Spectrum LGBTQ+ Alliance: Building an cross-country, wrestling, and track and alliance of understanding and support field programs are presently affiliated of LGBTQ+ students and the campus with the National Junior College community at the College. Athletic Association. This affiliation allows Stevens’ athletes to compete in regional and national competition when qualifying standards are met. Additionally, the basketball, wrestling, track and field, and cross-country teams have memberships in the Eastern

Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology . 79 Pennsylvania Athletic Conference. and an array of free weights with a The football team has membership separate circuit training area and several in the Seaboard Conference. Special cardiovascular apparatuses. recognition and awards are given at an *Students are not permitted to have annual athletic awards banquet to the guests in the MAC and must swipe athletes cited by the coaches for their their ID card each time they enter the outstanding athletic achievement and building. contribution to athletics. Students must be prepared to show INTRAMURALS their ID card at any time when visiting The intramural program is one of the the MAC. Rules for the MAC are posted most popular and most important throughout the building. If MAC rules are student activities on the Stevens broken, disciplinary sanctions may be campus. The goal of the intramural issued. program is to offer a wide variety of sports and recreational activities to each The MAC is available to students at the student. The program is established following days/ times during the fall and to allow each student the opportunity spring semesters: to participate in both individual and Monday - Thursday: 8:00 AM–10:00 PM team activities. Among the activities Friday: 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM are the following: team volleyball, team Saturdays: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM dodgeball, team racquetball, team Sundays: 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM basketball, individual 3-Point contest Summer/Holiday Hours: and Slam Dunk contest, and one-day Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM team flag football. Play-offs are held in Saturday/Sunday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM all sports with a trophy and party for the winners. STUDENT CENTER The Schwalm Student Center is one Student Identification (ID) cards are of the focal points of student activity needed each night of participation in on campus. Completely renovated by any intramural sport. Students’ guests students, instructors, and alumni, this are not permitted to participate in center boasts three floors encompassing intramural sports. the following: TVs; snack bar; lounge Student athletes practicing and/ and study areas; private offices for or competing on an intercollegiate student-led activities; and the Bulldog athletic team may not participate in an Café Main. intramural sport. Only during the team’s off season may the athlete participate in intramural sports. MULTIPURPOSE ACTIVITY CENTER The 61,000 square foot Multipurpose Activity Center (MAC) opened in the spring of 2002. It features a spacious gymnasium with a primary basketball arena, flanked by courts on either side. Two racquetball courts, an elevated 110-meter track, coaching offices, a training center, extensive locker room facilities, and seating for approximately 2,000, highlight the Center. Complementing this high profile facility is the adjoining Stauffer gymnasium that features a state-of-the-art cardio theater

80 . 2020-2021 Student Handbook XIV. AVAILABLE Ms. Jackie Bareuther - 717-391-7213, SERVICES [email protected] Ms. Debra Schuch - 717-299-7408 HOUSE OF CHAMP COLLEGE [email protected] STORE ACCESSIBILITY SERVICES House of Champ, the college store, is In accordance with the Americans located at the rear of the Alumni House. with Disabilities Act, Amendment The store offers items that reflect the Act of 2008. Section 504, Section pride and colors of Thaddeus Stevens 508 of the Rehabilitation ACT of College of Technology. Some of the 1973, The Counseling/Accessibility many items that can be purchased are office of Thaddeus Stevens College t-shirts, sweatshirts, polo shirts, college of Technology supports and jackets, hats, and other wearables. guides students with disabilities to House of Champ also offers coffee, understand the essential academic, snacks and some school supplies. The social and emotional skills needed store’s regular hours are M-F 8:00 AM to graduate, obtain and maintain – 12:00 PM and 1:00 – 4:00 PM (closed employment. Students who qualify 12:00 – 1:00 PM). for admission to the college are COUNSELING SERVICES eligible for accommodations after Professional Counseling services they have disclosed, by providing are provided by the Mental Health documentation of a disability. The Counselor, Ms. Jaquelin Bareuther Counseling/Accessibilities Coordinator located in Schwalm on Main, and first reviews documentation and approves floor of Stevens at Orange, and the accommodations if they do not alter Counseling/Accessibility Coordinator, the pace, content or essential skills Ms. Debra Schuch located in Hartzel Hall required for each course and program. on Main. The Counseling Service helps Accommodations that are reasonable students to develop coping strategies to are approved, but may not be provided improve their opportunity for success in in the exact manner that the student college, work and life. Interventions build requests. Some accommodations are on strengths and encourage healthy integrated in compliance with Universal lifestyle choices. Counseling services are Design practices. Disability information available weekdays, and some evenings. is protected under laws such as FERPA Students use the online scheduler, and HIPPA; which limits the sharing email or call ahead to schedule an of information to only individuals who appointment. Counseling is provided have a specific need to know, and to at no additional cost and offered in a those individuals whom the student has confidential setting where students designated through a signed release. may freely discuss any concerns. Students agree to share information When appropriate, the counselor may when they sign the Services Agreement, refer students to community-based which is included with the Approved providers. Students may seek counseling Accommodations Form. for depression, stress, anxiety, family Disclosure: The student and not an and relationship difficulties, grief and individual acting on behalf of the loss, substance abuse, poor academic student must disclose. The student performance, disabilities, and career may disclose at any time, however, guidance. Local resources and self-help accommodations are not retroactive. information is available via the Intranet Documentation must be current, and portal. define the disability, show evidence of affecting a major life activity, and cite accommodations that relate directly to the disability. Documentation must be from a licensed professional, such as a

Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology . 81 psychologist, or treating physician. The provide accommodations and support most recent IEP/504 and Evaluation services. The student’s signature on report from the student’s high school the Approved Accommodations Form should be from the junior or senior year. indicates his or her understanding of In general, documentation should not be procedures to obtain accommodations, older than three years. Disclosure should and acknowledges permission to share occur as early as possible, preferably information with members of the during the admissions process and prior Retention Team. to enrollment. This allows reasonable Challenge of Approved time for a Transitional Interview, which Accommodations: If a student disagrees is required for all students who request with the Accessibilities Coordinator’s Accommodations, and implementation determination, or believes that approved of accommodations at the beginning of accommodations are not being provided the semester. Documentation provided as approved; the student has the right by applicants who are not admitted will to have the decision reviewed or file be maintained for only one academic a grievance. The student will need to year. permit sharing information related to Community Supports/ his/her disability with faculty, staff, Accommodations: If a student is administrators, and legal counsel to receiving services provided by a determine appropriate action. community based provider (i.e. OVR) Steps to Follow: while the student is enrolled the individuals providing these services 1. Student informs Accessibility are required to coordinate with the Coordinator requests in a review of Counseling/Accessibility Coordinator his or her accommodations. to assure continuity, appropriate levels 2. Student requests a meeting with of intervention, and coordination of the individual who is responsible visits to campus.. For more information for providing the accommodation. contact Ms. Schuch, at schuch@ Student may ask Accessibility stevenscollege.edu or review information Coordinator to sit in. available at www. stevenscollege.edu under Counseling/ Accessibility tab. 3. Student schedules a meeting to discuss situation with the Accommodations Implementation: Accessibility Coordinator. Any questions regarding the approval or implementation of 4. If the situation is not resolved, then accommodations should be discussed the student should request meeting with the Accessibilities Coordinator. with the VP of Academic Affairs or Any issues will be resolved through Dean of Student Services discussion, among the instructor, • Accessibilities Coordinator, student, and if necessary the Vice President of Academic Affairs. The student is responsible for meeting with the Counseling/Accessibility Coordinator at the beginning of each semester, and following through with communication related to accommodations. The student will inform instructors and others with a need to know by providing them with a signed copy of the Approved Accommodations Form. Accommodations may not be provided to the student if the instructor has not received this appropriate form. Various individuals on campus may

82 . 2020-2021 Student Handbook WOMEN’S CENTER able to upload their resume, search The Women’s Center at Thaddeus jobs posted for Thaddeus Stevens’ Stevens College exists to increase students and graduates, and connect awareness of issues facing women in directly with employers in their field. non-traditional careers, as well as to A comprehensive list of all services create a culture on campus and in the provided by the Career Center can be community which will exemplify equality found via the “My Career Services” page and respect for all. of the portal under “Student Services” The objectives of the Women’s Center The Career Services office is located in are: Hartzell Building, room 106. • To provide opportunities to network For additional information, please with women role models contact Laurie Grove, Director of Career • To build a support system of Services. community and campus resources Phone: (717) 396-7188 • To offer programs by coordinating a Email: [email protected] calendar of events LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/laurie- • To offer advocacy for personal and grove-ab282423 academic challenges • To provide a comfortable environment Top 10 Employability Power Skills all for studying and socializing Employers Want ƒƒ Data Literacy STUDENT EMPLOYMENT ƒƒ Critical Thinking Students interested in seeking on- ƒƒ Tech Savviness campus employment at Stevens can ƒƒ Adaptability and Flexibility do so through the Office of Student ƒƒ Creativity Services, located on the first floor of the Mellor Hall. Work opportunities exist in ƒƒ Emotional Intelligence (EQ) the following areas: Learning Resources ƒƒ Cultural Intelligence and Diversity Center, Athletic Department, residence ƒƒ Leadership Skills halls, tutorial services, intramural ƒƒ Judgment & Complex Decision department, the MAC and offices Making throughout campus. ƒƒ Collaboration Students are encouraged to submit ƒƒ Bonus: Self-Motivation, applications for employment as soon as Prioritization/Time Management, possible upon arrival at Stevens, since Stress Management, Sense of student work opportunities are limited. Curiosity Students may also be required to obtain clearances (fingerprinting and child Learning Resources Center abuse history) before beginning to work. The Kenneth W. Schuler Learning CAREER SERVICES Resources Center (LRC) Library is open to all members of the college Students have access to assistance community. The library is staffed by with job placement for full-time professional librarians who strive to employment upon graduation and full provide students with the information and part-time internships during school they need to successfully complete their and summer. Working together with technical training programs and earn technical faculty and industry leaders, their degrees. the Career Services office works with students to help them get connected The library is also committed to starting as early as their first semester maintaining substantial collections of of college via job shadows, internship supplemental and recreational materials. workshops, mock interviews, and The library materials in the Learning via the annual Career Fair. Utilizing Resources Center (LRC) are for the use College Central Network, the college’s of Stevens’ students, alumni, faculty, job posting website, students are and staff. The collection is open and

Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology . 83 available to any member of the Stevens Renewing Items: Patrons can renew community holding a valid, legible ID items online through the library catalog card. using “My Account”. Directions for setting up a library account are on the The LRC is also home to the Math and library page of the Portal. English Tutoring Labs, a computer classroom, and the Academic Center. Course Reserves: Faculty place materials on reserve when class Hours of Operation during the assignments necessitate unusually heavy Academic Year use. Ask for reserve materials at the Mon-Thurs 7:00 Am - 10:00 Pm circulation desk. Fri 7:00 Pm - 5:00 Pm Sat Closed Interlibrary Loan: Thaddeus Stevens Sun 2:00 Pm - 10:00 Pm College of Technology participates in a (Holiday and summer hours vary and national database for interlibrary loan. will be posted.) We will request educational/ technical materials on the individual’s behalf from Lending: The library lends books, other libraries. Forms are available in DVDs, journals, magazines, laptops, hard copy in the library or electronically games, calculators, headphones, phone on the library page of the Portal. chargers, and more. Online Resources: The library subscribes Circulation and Fine Info: to many online resources that can be • Books and Periodicals circulate for 3 accessed 24 hours a day at https:// weeks (fine 25¢/day, maximum fine stevenscollege.libguides.com or through $25.00 plus a $10.00 processing fee the library page of the Portal. after 45 days) • Laptops circulate for 1 week (fine $5/ Reference: Professional reference day, maximum fine $110.00 plus a assistance is available during most $10.00 processing fee after 21 days) operating hours. You may also request • DVDs circulate for 3 days (Fine $1.00 assistance by emailing reference@ per day; maximum fine $25.00 plus a stevenscollege.edu. $10.00 processing fee after 14 days) AV Equipment: The library lends AV • Circulation and Fine Information equipment for use in class presentations. for other items is available at the It must be reserved a week in advance Circulation Desk. using the form found on the library page Revoked Circulation Privileges: of the Portal or at the Circulation Desk. Circulation privileges will be revoked if Computer Lab: Computers are loaded fines and fees total $10.00 or more or with Microsoft Office and specialized if there are overdue or lost materials on technical software available for student account. use. Overdue Notices: It is the student’s IT Help Desk: A help desk is staffed responsibility to return materials on Mon-Thurs from 9:00 Am to 7:00 time. Bad weather and illness are not Pm, and Fri 9:00 Am to 4:00 Pm. excuses for library materials not being Students needing any technical help are returned in a timely manner. Most encouraged to stop by. materials may be renewed one time. Laptops cannot be renewed. Overdue Print/Copy/Fax/Scan: Black-and-white items cannot be renewed. printing and copying is available free for school-related projects. A color printer is available for a dollar a page. Students may also scan and fax items related to school. Study Rooms: Group study rooms with AV equipment and white boards are available.

84 . 2020-2021 Student Handbook Lounge Areas: Several seating and study Hours of Availability: areas can be found throughout the Academic Coaches library. Monday – Friday 8am – 4:30pm Archives: Historically significant Mrs. Michelle Mostoller documents, artifacts, and other Mr. Spencer Harper materials pertaining to the college and Director of the Academic Center/ its founder, Thaddeus Stevens, are on PreMajor Program: display. The Archives are open during Monday – Friday | 8am – 4:30pm the library’s hours of operation, provided Mrs. Sheri Wright a staff person is available to accompany visitors. Professional Tutors for Math and English Labs: Library Behavior: To maintain an Monday – Thursday 8am-8pm atmosphere conducive to study and Friday 8am-12noon (Math available until other academic pursuits, the noise level 4:30pm.) in all areas of the library must be kept Sunday 1pm-5pm to a minimum. Conversations should be kept at a low level, and headphones/ English: earbuds are required when listening to Mrs. Kim Klugh & Mr. Philip Malin music or sound files. Math: Cell Phones: While in the library, cell Mrs. Barbara Starin & Mr. Mike Day phones must be silenced. Please go outside to make or receive calls. Online Tutoring via Tutor.com 24/7 online Sporting Equipment: No sports A full list of academic support services equipment is allowed in the library. are on the following page. See the library page of the Portal for more information about the library, links to library materials, online resources, and more. ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES 2020-2021 The Academic Center staff, including Academic Coaches and Tutors, are here to help ! The TSCT Academic Center, located on the third floor of the LRC, provides academic services and resources to help students achieve academic success. During fall 2020 these services are available online via Zoom or by phone per student request. Students are encouraged to reach out to us with any question. Request academic services by using the link on the Stevens Portal home page to Book a Virtual Appointment. (When the college returns to offering all classes on campus, the Academic Center and Labs will provide these services in person.)

Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology . 85 ACADEMIC DESCRIPTION HOW TO ACCESS DURING SUPOPRT FALL 2020 SEMESTER SERVICE Academic support services will Academic be available online via live Zoom support services video-conferencing and/or phone are vital for appointments during the Fall student success. 2020 semester. They will be provided online and by phone during the fall semester. Academic Academic Advisors provide Email your advisor directly. Advising information to students Consult Advisors for Students on the regarding requirements Academics tab on the portal for leading to an Associate’s a list of advisors by program. (Be Degree in their program. sure to log on to the portal first.)

Academic Coach- Academic Coaches assist with Email [email protected] ing organization, creating a study to schedule an appointment. plan, determining an effective study method, note taking and more. Academic Academic Seminars are Academic Seminars are Seminars available on topics such as presented live and are also Note Taking Systems, How to available in voice narrated Study, Time Management, Test PowerPoints on the portal. Taking Strategies and more. Consult Academic Seminars under My Academic Success on the Student Services page of the portal. (Be sure to log on to the portal first.) English Lab – Pro- Drop In and one-on-one Request tutoring using the link fessional Tutoring appointments are available. on the homepage of the website Students may also choose Student Online Resources Book to submit a paper for review a virtual appointment here or email by a professional tutor and [email protected] schedule Learning Students with Email [email protected] Accommodations/ accommodations approved by An Academic Coach will reply to Testing Accom- Mrs. Schuch may contact an your request. modations Academic Coach to implement them. Math Lab – Pro- Schedule an individual Request tutoring using the link fessional Tutoring appointment for Zoom on the homepage of the website Tutoring to Book a virtual appointment here or email [email protected]

86 . 2020-2021 Student Handbook Peer Tutoring Peer Tutors will be available as The Peer Tutor Schedule will be Support Instructors request. Varies by posted on the My Academic program. Success page as it become available. Consult your instructor for additional details. PreMajor Support Study support, information Email Mrs. Sheri Wright at regarding the PreMajor Program and general [email protected] questions should be directed to the Director of the PreMajor Program. Study Groups Students who wish to form Email [email protected] a study group, facilitated by an Academic Coach, should contact Mrs. Mostoller. Study with an Academic Coaches are Request tutoring/studying using Academic Coach available to assist students the link on the homepage of one-one-one by request. the website Student Online Resources Book a virtual appointment here. or email [email protected]

Tutor.com access On-line 24/7 live tutoring Students have access to 10 free available in most General hours of tutoring at https://tutor. Education courses and also in com/stevenscollege Computer (For assistance with technical difficulties or to request additional hours email Mrs. Wright at [email protected])

General For any academic support Request an appointment by logging Academic service not listed above, onto the portal and visiting the Appointments please make a general My Academic Success page appointment request. found under the student services tab (Scroll down toward the bottom of the page.) or email [email protected].

Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology . 87 XV. RESIDENTIAL LIFE mutual respect within the confines of the residence halls. PHILOSOPHY: RESIDENCE LIFE These concepts are accomplished PROGRAM through student meetings within each The expressed purpose of the resident hall with respective Advisors, institution’s residence life program as well as via Residence Hall Council is to foster self-development, good meetings on a monthly or as needed citizenship, and democratic principles. basis (Residence Hall Council being the governing body within each hall). These goals are accomplished through Student activities within each resident the acquisition of decision-making skills hall further contribute to this goal. on the part of the student and through Residence Hall meetings also serve to the emulation and promotion of values reinforce the importance of living within inclusive of respect for fellow students, a community comprised of students honesty, and the involvement of of varied backgrounds and values, students in the residence hall governing emphasizing the necessity for granting structure. appropriate consideration to the rights It is also recognized that residence of others. life assumes an important role in the An equally important aim of the retention of students. Therefore, it is residence life staff is to impress upon important that those involved in the students that rules and regulations have establishment and implementation of as their purpose, the protection of the the student life policies are mindful of student. If the student is dissatisfied the impact of the resident student. Here with current regulations, there is a the student voice becomes an essential mechanism in place to effect change, element in the policy development beginning with the Residence Hall process in the residence hall. Council. Given that the residence halls at Another essential aspect of the Stevens are smaller and more intimate residence life philosophy is the role than those found on larger campuses, of staff members in working with the students are granted a greater amount student in his/her developmental of individual attention, which is process. As the residence halls are advantageous to their total educational relatively small, the advisor has experience. This occurs through substantial contact with students which extensive student interaction with one allows for a large degree of interchange another as well as with staff members. between the two. This in turn increases The program also seeks to create an the opportunity for the advisor to have a environment of understanding and greater impact on students. At the same appreciation for the values of students time, staff members are careful not to from diverse backgrounds. It is through intervene when the situation does not the development of this kind of warrant their involvement. sensitivity that students grow personally, An attitude of caring about the well- which impacts directly on other program being of students is also an important purposes of citizenship and emulation of element of the residence life staff. This democratic principles as set forth in the concern is demonstrated in the advisors College’s mission and purpose. being accessible to the student, assisting the student in his/ her adjustment PHILOSOPHY: RESIDENCE LIFE process from home to college, and by STAFF allowing for personal change through It is the purpose of the residence life the independent decision-making staff to create a living environment process. which is conducive to resident unity, group cohesiveness, and the promotion of an atmosphere of trust, caring, and

88 . 2020-2021 Student Handbook 8 WAYS TO STAY SECURE IN THE RESIDENCE HALLS 1. Unpack as soon as possible: It is not a good idea to leave property in your vehicle for extended periods, especially overnight. Even if you arrive late at night, it is best to unload immediately. Ask a friend to the necessary regulations have been established with due consideration for the student’s educational and social needs, safety, and health standards as well as overall educational objectives of the College. Below you will find regulations as they help you move in. 2. Get acquainted with your neighbors on your floor and your building as quickly as possible. Every resident has a role to play in security. Part of that role is to know who belongs and who doesn’t. 3. Always lock your door, whether you are home or, “just down the hall for a minute”, or out of the building, always keep your door locked. Ask your roommates to do the same. If your roommate is taking a nap when you leave, lock the door. 4. Secure your personal property: especially expensive and easily transportable items. Lock them up. Use cables to secure electronic components. Engrave items with unique identifiers. 5. Do not allow entry into your building to those whom you do not know: Don’t let them “tailgate” when you use your access card. 6. Do not prop doors! Propping doors open is the most abused security issue found on campuses. To prop a residence hall door open is to invite anyone, thief or other felon, into your room or the building. Don’t do this to your neighbors and don’t let them do it to you. 7. Keep wallets, purses, checkbooks, and jewelry out of sight: and keep locked up if possible. Do not leave large sums of money on hand and routinely check your checkbook to see if any checks are missing. 8. Do not loan your keys to anyone, and do not attach your keys to your College I.D. Lending your keys to others is a violation of policy. RESIDENCE HALL REGULATIONS Residence life is considered an integral part of the student’s overall educational program and individual development. The entire residence life program and the necessary regulations have been established with due consideration for the student’s educational and social needs, safety, and health standards as well as overall educational objectives of the College. Below you will find regulations as they relate to residence life. (It should be noted that the items listed are not all inclusive of residence hall regulations.) 1. Smoking or vaping of any kind or the burning of any substance is prohibited in any area of the residence halls. 2. Narcotics of any kind are prohibited. See Drug-Free Campus Policy for details. 3. The use, possession, or transportation of alcoholic beverages is prohibited. See Drug-Free Campus Policy for details. 4. Any student or guest of a student who fails to comply with the request of or show respect to the residential life staff, public safety staff, or any member of the College community acting in the performance of his or her duties and authority will be subject to disciplinary action. 5. Hoods, ski masks, Halloween masks, or any other material or item that covers the face cannot be worn inside the residence halls. This is to ensure that all individuals can be easily identified by staff members and reduce the likelihood of an intruder being able to get into the halls. The student must have working College I.D. to enter dorms. 6. The student is responsible for damage caused by the hanging of pictures on the walls. NO items should be hung on the doors. 7. Doors/Windows: nothing, including trash, should be thrown from the windows. Screens are not to be unscrewed or removed from windows. Windows are not to be used as a means of exit or entrance to a room. Students are not permitted to

Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology . 89 sit in windows at any time. For the safety of all residents, locked exterior doors may not be propped or otherwise disabled. 8. Sunday through Thursday, students are prohibited after 11:59 PM from being in a residence hall except the one in which they reside without permission from the Residence Hall Advisor or the Director of Residence Life. 9. All room furnishings are to remain in the room at all times and all lounge furniture is to remain in the lounge. 10. Student rooms are part of a larger community and steps are taken to protect the safety of all students in the community. Fire Safety violations will be taken seriously as they are a safety issue for the individual’s room as well as the surrounding rooms and persons inhabiting those rooms. Fire safety violations include, but are not limited to, the following: a. Tampering with fire extinguishers, fire alarms, smoke detectors, sprinkler systems, or any type of fire safety equipment, including hanging items from fire safety equipment, covering them with any object, and taking the batteries out of any fire safety equipment. b. Students should not have open flames, burn incense or candles, or conduct themselves in such a manner as to increase the risk of flames in the residence halls. c. Students who fail to leave the building during a fire alarm will be subject to severe sanctions. d. The use of the following equipment is not permitted in the residence hall: heating and immersion coils (including space heaters, toaster, etc.); electrical cooking devices (e.g. hot plates, skillets, etc.); and irons, etc. Students should check with their Residence Hall Advisor if in doubt about the use of a given electrical appliance. 11. Students who reside in a particular room are responsible for the behavior of any guests in the room. 12. No animals, fish, insects, or other pets are permitted. 13. Bicycles may be stored in the basement (in a designated area). 14. Excessive weights are prohibited in the room. 15. The following study/quiet hours have been established for residence halls: Sunday through Thursday, 10 Pm. to 8 A.m., Friday and Saturday, midnight to 8 A.m. At times other than study and quiet hours, courtesy hours are in effect. During courtesy hours, students are expected to respond positively to requests from other residents, the Residence Life staff, or Security for increased quiet. Students returning to the residence hall after quite hours have begun are expected to show consideration for other residents of the hall. 16. An atmosphere conducive to normal living and study must be maintained 24 hours a day in the residence halls, and surrounding areas. As always, respect for the rights and freedoms of other residents should be the basic guideline for behavior. Violations of Public Disturbance Policy are included, but not limited to the following: a. Radios, stereos, and TV sets must be played discreetly at all times. Stereo speakers are not to be played out windows. b. Musical instruments are not to be practiced in the residence halls, including lounges. Acoustic instruments or electronic keyboards may be practiced with roommate permission, only within the resident’s room. c. Hall sports are prohibited. This includes using baseballs, basketballs, and other sports equipment in the residence halls. d. Snowball, food, and water throwing/ fights (ex. balloon, bucket, gun), shaving cream battles, etc. shall be considered public disturbances and shall be deemed

90 . 2020-2021 Student Handbook as such. work hours which are aimed at reducing thefts and vandalism as e. During posted quiet hours, noise well as to provide a safe campus should not be heard outside any environment. room or between rooms. Any noise that can be heard clearly 23. It is expected that room decorations outside one’s room or excessive will reflect the good taste and noise heard in the common areas, decency of the Stevens’ name. including the parking lot and Anything deemed offensive or areas surrounding the residence inappropriate will need to be halls, is prohibited. Once a room removed. is documented for quiet hours, 24. Small refrigerators are permitted in everyone in the room that isn’t the room (no larger than 5.0 cubic an occupant of that room will be feet). asked to leave to prevent further violations. 25. Though student workers normally are hired to clean the common areas f. During finals week, the residence of the halls, if there is no worker to halls will observe 24 hour quiet complete the detail, students will be hours. Any individual creating assigned systematically to do so. noise which can be heard in the hallways, between rooms, or ROOM ASSIGNMENTS common areas will be subject to Thaddeus Stevens Grant students will disciplinary action. be given priority in securing living space 17. To protect against potential hygiene on campus. Every effort will then be problems, students are expected to made to assist those non-grant students regularly wash clothing and bedding who desire to reside in a residence and not store food for long periods hall. The College reserves the right to of time nor hang food items from make residence hall assignments, room your window. and temporary room assignments, consolidations, and reassignments 18. Report any damages to the where necessary, or when it is believed residence hall advisor immediately. to be in the best interest of a particular 19. Only furniture assigned or approved student and/or residence hall. When by the College will be permitted in assigned to a particular residence hall, a the room student will normally reside in that hall for his/her tenure at Stevens except in 20. Visitation between and among cases noted above. men and women is permitted as designated within the Visitation ROOM CARE Policies. Your residence hall advisor will inspect 21. The student assigned to a room each room with the students who reside is responsible for damages that in that room at the beginning and end of occur in the room, unless the the year. Each student will be charged individual who caused the damage for any damages or missing property. is apprehended. Examples of some charges that a student may incur are: 22. The College cannot be held accountable for theft from the Room Cleaning: $75.00* student, his room, or vehicle. Ceiling Tile Repair: Time + Materials Responsibility for loss rests with the *All costs are subject to change without student. Loss or suspected thefts notice, depending on the actual price should be reported immediately of repairing or replacing damaged to the Director for Residence Life, property. Residence Hall Advisor, Dean of Student Services, or Security. NOTE: Any additional damage in the residence security guards are scheduled to hall for which the identity of the person

Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology . 91 responsible is not known will result in is abused, information will be forwarded the students who live on a particular to the Director of Residence Life for floor or the entire residence hall review. population sharing the cost of repair. If your room is not equipped with an It is understood that you may want electronic card reader, you are required to personalize your room to a certain to have a key at all times. If you lose degree. Any decorations that will be your key, for safety purposes, the lock used in your room are to be displayed core will be changed and new keys will according to residence hall rules and be issued. The student will be charged reflect the good taste and decency of accordingly for the new lock core, keys the Stevens’ community. and associated labor. Residence hall room furniture belonging COMMUNITY MEETINGS to Thaddeus Stevens College of In keeping with our Residence Life Technology may not be disassembled, mission, the Residence Life Staff will stacked or altered in any way. Adding hold regular community meetings with to or changing the preset configuration each floor. These meetings are designed of furniture items within a residence to provide residents with a forum to hall room may only be done upon share ideas and discuss issues and authorization from the residence hall concerns, as well as for the Residence advisor or the Director for Residence Hall Advisor or Director of Residence Life. Life to communicate important You are required to maintain your room information. For an effective community on a daily and weekly basis. Your room to emerge, it is imperative that all will be inspected by the residence hall residents not just attend but participate advisor or the Director for Residence in these regular meetings. Additionally, Life to make sure that this obligation is Residence Life Staff may periodically completed and to ensure that standards find it necessary to call a mandatory of health and safety are met. The meeting for a room, floor, or building College retains the right to enter a room to address various concerns or share for maintenance purposes and also on important information. Notification will matters relating to the comfort and be given to the residents at least 48 safety of your fellow students (e.g. to hours in advance whenever possible, turn off an alarm, to turn down a stereo, and will be in the form of either a to preclude drug and/or alcohol usage, written notice to the student’s inbox, etc.) email or flyers posted in the residence hall. Non-attendance at any mandatory ROOM KEY meeting can result in a fine of $25, Each resident student will be issued a community service, or other appropriate key or card to his/ her room. In rooms sanction. If a student is unable to attend with an electronic card reader, the a mandatory meeting, he/she should key (if issued) must be returned to notify their Residence Hall Advisor at the Residence Hall Advisor upon the least 24 hours in advance. activation of the student’s ID Swipe Card. At that point, the ID Swipe Card WIRELESS IN THE RESIDENCE will be used to gain access to the dorm HALLS room. Setting up personal wireless access If you temporarily misplace your key points in the residence halls is strictly or ID swipe card and are locked out of prohibited. All of the residence halls on your room, contact your residence hall both main and Orange Street location advisor and Security as needed. have wired networking available in each room which is faster and more secure Security is available 24 hours a day. than existing wireless network options. Note: Security will provide admittance to your dorm room in the case of a Setting up personal wireless routers/ misplaced key. However, if this privilege access points in a dorm room or

92 . 2020-2021 Student Handbook residence hall is strictly prohibited. other residents, or the community, they All of the residence halls have wired may be asked to leave the halls and the networking available in each room and resident may be held accountable for some of the residence halls also have their actions. In cases where a non- WI-FI. It is important that students use resident damages property or violates our networking capability as it is faster hall/college policy, the resident host may and much more secure. be subject to student code of conduct sanctions and/ or restitution. This VISITOR AND GUEST POLICY includes items found during searches. A resident’s right to privacy and comfort • All guests and commuters must takes precedence over the community contact their host to be signed in. member’s privilege to have visitors. It • Residents will be limited to signing in is important for roommates to discuss two (2) non-residents. visitation and to arrive at an agreement • There is a 4 - person occupancy limit acceptable to all roommates in the on 2-person rooms. room. A non-resident is defined as any • There is a 6 - person occupancy limit person who is not a resident student. on 3-person rooms. Non-residents must possess a valid • Hosts will be required to bring their photo ID (driver’s license, work/college Thaddeus Stevens College IDs to the ID) and be signed in at the Security desk Security desk (at Orange Street or the during visitation hours. Non-residents MAC when signing in non- residents. must be in the presence of the host • All guests and commuters will be resident at all times. The visitation policy required to sign in at the desk and will be strictly enforced. Residents receive a guest pass. will be subject to student conduct • All non-residents will be required to sanctions if the guest visitation period is present a valid photo ID with date exceeded. The storage of guest/visitor of birth at the desk in order to be property within the room is prohibited. properly registered. The ID must be Non- residents or other resident a college ID, driver’s license or other students living in a different room, appropriate form of identification. may not use a resident’s keys or access • Children under the age of 18 are not card. Non- residents are prohibited permitted to visit the Residence Halls from visiting the residence halls for an except on Move-in Days or Move-out extended period of time (more than two Days. consecutive nights). Any non-resident can be asked to RESIDENT STUDENTS vacate the residence halls at the Resident students are required to be discretion of the Residence Hall Advisor, with their guests at all times. Resident Security, Director of Residence Life, or Students are permitted to have visitors, the Dean of Students at any time. Failure guests, and commuters during the to vacate the premises upon request following times: may result in the issuance of a persona • Sunday through Thursday: 12:00 P.m. non grata or trespass warning which to Midnight prohibits future visits to the residence • Friday & Saturday: 12:00 P.m. to 2:00 halls as well as all areas immediately A.m. surrounding the residence halls. Failure • Resident students are not permitted in to abide by this issuance may result in another student’s room after midnight the arrest of the individual and judicial on weeknights and after 2:00 A.m. on action upon the host. Non-residents weekends. must comply with all college policies and residence hall rules/ regulations. Residents that host non- residents are responsible for the non- residents’ behavior. If a non-resident creates a disruption and affects a roommate,

Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology . 93 OVERNIGHT GUEST/VISITOR • Commuter students visiting the POLICY residence halls are considered visitors and therefore must abide by the Overnight guests are permitted, with visitation policy. Commuter students the consent of all roommates, only on visiting the residence halls with non- Friday and Saturday nights. Overnight students (guests) are required to guests are defined as any individual register their guests with Security. (student or non-student) who is not the assigned and designated resident of Bathroom Guidelines: the specific residence hall room where 1. Any visitor is permitted to use the the host lives. All overnight guests bathroom of the opposite gender must be registered with Security. Forms under the following conditions; and may be obtained outside the Office of 2. The bathroom is empty and the host Residence Life or at either Security Desk remains at the bathroom door until located in Orange Street or the MAC and their guest is finished. must be signed by all room occupants. All overnight guests must be at least 18 VISITATION RULES AND years of age and provide a valid photo REGULATIONS: identification indicating the guest’s age 1. Guests are not allowed access to the as determined by Security to receive MAC. permission to enter any Residence Hall. 2. Violations of the visitation policy All guests of Thaddeus Stevens resident as it pertains to individuals under students must be escorted by their the age of 18 will receive discipline hosts at all times. It is the responsibility action as follows: of the host student to ensure that their guests abide by all Residence Life a. First Offense: Three days’ and College policies. The host student suspension from the residence assumes full responsibility for their halls, 30 days’ loss of visitation guest’s actions. Any violation of policy privileges, and 30 days’ may result in the guest being asked probationary status. to leave the campus immediately, the b. Second Offense: Five days’ guest being barred from future visits to suspension from the residence campus, and the host being processed halls, no visitation privileges, through the Student Conduct Process. and probationary status for the Residents signing in a non-resident as an remainder of the semester. overnight guest must do so at the time of registration at the Security desk. 3. Violations of the visitation policy as it pertains to individuals 18 and over Definitions: will receive discipline in accordance The following definitions will apply to with the Stevens College Code of the different rules for visitation in the Conduct. Along with this disciplinary residence living facilities for members action, the following additional of the Thaddeus Stevens College disciplinary action will take place: community and those who are not: a. First Offense: Loss of visitation • A guest is defined as any person privileges for a period of one who is not affiliated with Thaddeus week (seven consecutive days), Stevens College as a current student, discounting holidays or other employee or faculty member. college-related breaks. • A visitor is defined as a Thaddeus Stevens College student, staff, faculty b. Second Offense: Loss of visitation or employee who is not an assigned privileges for a period of 30 resident of the particular room. consecutive days, discounting College officials and employees who holidays or other college related are in student rooms for the purposes breaks. The individual will also be of fulfilling job responsibilities are not placed on probation for a 30-day considered visitors. period.

94 . 2020-2021 Student Handbook c. Third offense: Three days’ c. During the loss of visitation suspension from the Residence privileges where the same sex is Halls; loss of visitation privileges involved, the student(s) involved for the remainder of the semester may not visit each other within and placed on probation for that any of the residence halls. period of time. 6. If a student has concerns over 4. Violators of this Visitation Policy for visitation, he/ she may address Students shall receive the following the concerns to the appropriate discipline in accordance with the Residence Hall Advisor or the Stevens Code of Conduct: Director for Residence Life. a. First Offense: Loss of visitation Note: Stevens does not assume privileges for a period of one responsibility for personal harm nor week (seven consecutive days), theft or damages to personal property. discounting holidays or other college-related breaks. MISSING RESIDENTIAL b. Second Offense: Loss of visitation STUDENT NOTIFICATION privileges for a period of 30 POLICY consecutive days, discounting In compliance with the Higher Education holidays or other college-related Authorization Act and consistent breaks. The individual will also be with Thaddeus Stevens College of placed on probation for a 30-day Technology’s commitment to student period. safety, the purpose of this policy is to provide the procedures for reporting, c. Third Offense: Loss of visitation investigating and making emergency privileges for the remainder of notifications regarding any resident the semester and placed on students who is believed missing. probation for that period of time. A student is presumed to be missing 5. When the loss of visitation privileges when his/her absence is inconsistent occurs due to a violation, the with his/her established patterns of following stipulations are to be behavior and the deviation cannot be followed: readily explained. Before presuming a. During the loss of visitation that a person is missing, reasonable privileges the student(s) involved measures should be taken to determine may not have any non-student whether or not the person is at their off- visitors coming to see them campus place of residence and whether within any of the residence halls. or not anyone familiar with the person b. During the loss of visitation has seen or heard from the person privileges where two Stevens recently or is aware where they may be. students of the opposite sex are This policy establishes notification involved, the students involved procedures in the event that a residential may not visit a residence hall or student is defined as missing. Specific residence hall room of a student requirements are outlined as follows: of the opposite sex nor have a At the beginning of each academic student of the opposite sex visit year, Thaddeus Stevens College of their residence hall or residence Technology will inform students residing hall room. Note: They are also in on campus housing that Thaddeus not permitted in any dorm room Stevens College of Technology will where a student of the opposite notify either a parent or an individual sex may be visiting. selected by the student within 24 hours after the time the student is determined to be missing. Residential students are responsible for ensuring that the contact information is current and accurate. The

Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology . 95 information will include the following: identified by the student, the custodial parent or legal guardian if the student is Students have the option of identifying under 18 and not emancipated, or local an individual to be contacted by the law enforcement if these do not apply. college no later than 24 hours after the Upon notification from any source that time the student has been determined a student may be missing, Thaddeus to be missing. Students can register Stevens College of Technology may this confidential contact information use any of the following resources to through the Office of Student Services. assist in locating the student. These The Office of Student Services will resources may be used in any order any maintain the registry of the student’s combination. confidential contacts. If the student is under 18 years of age, and not an Through the Director of Residence Life, emancipated individual, Thaddeus the Resident Hall Advisor or Security Stevens College of Technology is may be asked to assist in physically required to notify a custodial parent locating the student by keying into the or guardian no later than 24 hours student’s assigned room and talking after the time that the student is with known associates. Security may determined to be missing. Thaddeus search on campus public locations Stevens College of Technology will to find the student (library, cafeteria, notify the appropriate law enforcement etc.) Security may issue an ID picture agency no later than 24 hours after the to assist in identifying the missing time that the student is determined student. Security, Dean of Student to be missing. If Security or the law Services, Director of Residence Life, may enforcement personnel has been try to contact known friends, family, notified and makes a determination that or faculty members for last sighting a student who is subject to a missing or additional contact information. person report has been missing for more Security may access card access logs to than 24 hours and has not returned to determine last use of the card and track campus, Thaddeus Stevens College of the card for future uses. Security may Technology will initiate the emergency access vehicle registration information contact procedures in accordance with for vehicle location and distribution the student’s designation. to authorities. IT may be asked to look up email logs for last login and Thaddeus Stevens College of use of Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology will follow the following Technology email system. notification procedure for a missing student who resides in on campus If there is any indication of foul play, housing: Once the college receives a the PA State Police will immediately missing student report via security, be contacted for assistance. If Office of Student Services or other circumstances warrant, this policy and source, the following offices will be procedure may be implemented in less notified: Thaddeus Stevens College than 24 hours. of Technology Security, President’s Student notification of this policy: Office, Vice President for Finance Thaddeus Stevens College of and Administration, Dean of Student Technology Website, Student Services, Director of Residence Life. Orientation, included in the annual Any official missing person report Campus Security Report, sent to relating to this student will be referred students by university e-mail, Resident immediately to security. If Thaddeus Hall meetings. Stevens College of Technology Security, after investigating the official report, MAJOR SPRING CLEAN-UP IN determines the student has been THE RESIDENCE HALL missing for more than 24 hours, the This major clean-up occurs between college will contact the individual February and April 15th of each year

96 . 2020-2021 Student Handbook and is required of all resident students. Residence Hall Advisor, Director of Failure to fulfill this obligation will result Residence Life, Dean of Students in an assessment of $75.00 cleaning fee Services, or Security. The student of the and possibly result in disciplinary action. room that is being searched should be present if he/ she is available. Such all- PERSONAL BELONGINGS encompassing searches are most likely Thaddeus Stevens College of to occur during the week, when both the Technology takes no responsibility for majority of students and the Residence students’ personal belongings. Residents Hall Advisors are present. They are should protect themselves by carrying completed with great discretion in cases fire, theft and liability insurance as the where there is reasonable evidence College insurance does not include your that a person is engaged in illegal personal property or personal liability at activities or behaviors that are contrary any time. to the College Code of Conduct or in Students who withdraw from the emergency situations. residence halls, for any reason Note: All students, prior to residing in whatsoever, are solely responsible the residence halls, must read and sign for the removal of their personal a Search and Seizure Form indicating belongings from the residence halls as that they have read and understand the expeditiously as possible. It is important Search and Seizure Policy as stated in to remember that the College assumes the handbook and as enforced by the no responsibility for these items nor College. will it attempt to send these items to the owner. The College will make Examples of reasonable or just cause for a reasonable effort to contact the a residence hall room search consist of student regarding any item(s) left in the following: the residence halls. This will take place 1. Smoke, whether caused by a fire, by telephone, certified mail, or both. a cigarette, incense, candle, or the If it is impossible to contact a student, burning of some form of illegal due to a change of address with no substance. forwarding address, a phone number 2. The strong smell of alcohol coming that has been disconnected or any from a residence hall room, vehicle other reason, the items will be bagged or locker. or boxed and stored for 30 days. If the 3. Considerable evidence gathered student fails to claim these items during from a variety of sources regarding that time period, they will be declared possible illegal activity or activity abandoned and will be disposed of or contrary to the College Code of possibly donated to a local charitable Conduct being conducted within a organization. residence hall room or vehicle. 4. Considerable evidence indicating SEARCH AND SEIZURE the presence of a weapon(s) within Students, as citizens, are protected a residence hall room, locker, or against any unreasonable search and vehicle. seizure. However, this does not prohibit 5. Considerable evidence indicating an College authorities from conducting activity in the Residence Hall, in a searches of residence hall rooms, shop classroom, in a vehicle, or in a locker lockers, or vehicles if the authority has that may threaten the health, safety reasonable or just cause to believe that and welfare of fellow students. a student is using the room, locker, or (Possible presence of explosives, vehicle for a purpose that is either illegal etc.) or would otherwise seriously interfere This listing indicates only some of the with the educational atmosphere or reasons that would produce reasonable is in violation of the College Code or just cause for a room search. of Conduct. If comprehensive room searches occur, two of the following individuals will be present; the

Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology . 97 Please note that this listing is NOT all inclusive. It is not the intent of the College to conduct unreasonable and unwarranted room searches. The sole intent of the College is to ensure a safe and secure environment for students to reside, study, and continue the pursuit of their educational goals LAUNDRY FACILITIES All residence halls have washers and dryers for student use. These are coin-operated machines. Students are encouraged to stay with their laundry, as the College is not responsible for any losses or damage. Students are expected to use courtesy and remove laundry as soon as the machine cycle is completed. The laundry area is locked at 11:00 PM each day. Note: It is not permissible to use the laundry facility at the MAC for personal use. Doing so will result in appropriate disciplinary action. VACATIONS During the vacations around Thanksgiving, winter and spring breaks, the dining hall and residence halls will not be in operation. Students who have problems securing housing during these vacations should contact the Dean of Student Services, Director for Residence Life, or a counselor. The dining hall will serve meals up to and including the noon meal on the day the vacation begins and will not serve again until the evening meal prior to classes resuming on the following day. The residence halls will close at 6:00 P.m. or 60 minutes after your last class on the day of the vacation period. They will normally reopen at 10:00 A.m. upon the return from vacation.

98 . 2020-2021 Student Handbook XVI. GENERAL Electronic Engineering Technology 2nd Year (Bruce Schreiner)...... 299-7786 INFORMATION 1st Year (Thomas Evans)...... 299-7699 CAMPUS TELEPHONE NUMBERS Electro Mechanical Technology Below you will find campus office phone 2nd Year (Daniel Rodgers)...... 391-7212 numbers which you may use in locating 1st Year (Don Dagen)...... 391-7211 a certain major, academic, or service Engineering CAD Technology area. 2nd Year (Donald L. Hart)...... 391-7215 TECHNICAL PROGRAM 1st Year (James R. Knapp Sr.)..... 391-7214 FACULTY Graphic Communications & Printing Architectural Technology Technology 2nd Year (James Hamrick)...... 299-7633 2nd Year (Mike Brady)...... 299-7767 1st Year (Ted Williams)...... 391-7217 1st Year (Megan Zettlemoyer)....299-7768 Automotive Technology Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning & 2nd Year (Martin Christian)...... 299-7737 Refrigeration 1st Year (Naaman Hedge)...... 299-7737 2nd Year (Ty Christman)...... 391-3526 2nd Year (Barry Walters)...... 299-7797 Business Administration 1st Year (Bart Heagy)...... 391-3542 2nd Year (Danielle Fox)...... 299-7614 1st Year (Matthew Bixler)...... 391-3542 1st Year (Elizabeth Wagman)...... 391-3521 1st Year (Tim Strunk)...... 391-3541 Cabinetmaking & Wood Technology Masonry Construction Technology 2nd Year (Rob Tobias)...... 391-7205 2nd Year (Chad Hummel)...... 299-7735 st Year (Stephen Latta)...... 299-7733 1st Year (Michael Gardner)...... 391-3539 Carpentry Technology Mechanical Engineering Technology 2nd Year (Dan McCord)...... 299-7323 2nd Year Instructor...... 299-7697 2nd Year (Andrew Snavely)...... 299-7323 1st Year 1st Year (Tim Draper)...... 299-7724 (Amy Jo Mumma-Frank)...... 299-7709 1st Year (Dan Noel)...... 299-7783 Metalcasting Technology & Collision Repair Technology Manufacturing Management 2nd Year (Steven Johnston)...... 391-3533 2nd Year (Matthew Sullivan)...... 391-7225 1st Year (TBD)...... 299-7739 Computer Integrated Machining Metals Fabrication & Welding 2nd Year (Ronald Schwartz)...... 391-6956 Technology 1st (Jared Keim)...... 295-7813 2nd Year (Steve Hower)...... 299-7766 1st Year Instructor...... 299-7736 2nd Year (Stacy Gillis)...... 391-6968 1st Year (TBD)...... 391-6954 Computer & Network Systems 1st Year (James Stewart)...... 299-7766 Administration 2nd Year (Jameson McFarlane).391-6939 Plumbing Technology 1st Year (Tim Headings)...... 391-6963 2nd Year (Vince Skimski)...... 391-6952 1st Year (TBD)...... 299-7765 Computer Software Engineering Technology Residential Remodeling Technology 2nd Year (Arafat Hassan)...... 391-7203 2nd Year (Charlie Byers)...... 391-3545 1st Year Instructor...... 391-7203 1st Year (Loren Bishop)...... 391-6955 Electrical Technology Water & Environmental Technology 2nd Year (Brian Kochan)...... 299-7743 2nd Year (William McKeon)...... 391-6948 2nd Year (Fred Bube)...... 391-6960 1st Year Instructor...... 391-7229 1st Year (Jon Kramer)...... 391-6951 Welding Technology 1st Year (Andrew Jacobs)...... 299-7738 2nd Year (TBD)...... 391-6931 Construction Electrician 1st Year (Joshua Seitzer)...... 391-7233 (Michael Oxenford)...... 391-7208

Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology . 99 GENERAL EDUCATION FACULTY SERVICE AREA PHONES President...... 299-7722 Computer Information Systems Tara Faro...... 391-3505 VP for Academic Affairs...... 299-7793 VP for Finance & Admin...... 391-6947 Economics and Business Management Heriberto Arjona...... 295-7819 Dean of Student Services...... 299-7752 English Director of Residence Life...... 391-7322 Marla Bucy...... 299-7759 Alumni Office & Foundation...... 295-9666 Patricia Meley...... 299-7760 Lisa Marie Middendorf Assessment & Accountability...... 391-3595 Ann Reading...... 299-7703 Career Services...... 396-7188 Melissa Weathers...... 391-7209 College Development...... 391-7285 Math Trina Hess...... 391-7239 Counseling & Nora Othman...... 391-3501 Accessibility Services...... 299-7408 Renee Alshouse Diversity, Equity & Inclusion...... 391-7213 Dr. Nasser Bogale...... 391-3515 Employment (Student)...... 299-7751 Physical Science David Manning...... 299-7692 Enrollment Services...... 537-0641 Science Financial Aid...... 391-3510 Dr. Patricia McKinney...... 299-7238 Food Services...... 299-7740 Sociology Information...... 299-7730 Dr. Vincent Miles...... 299-7763 Intramurals...... 391-1349 CAMPUS SECURITY Learning Resources Center...... 299 7753 Main Number...... 606-1564 Lost and Found...... 299-7730 Security Cell#...... 286-4607 Head of Security...... 717-391-7225 Maintenance...... 299-7782 RESIDENCE LIFE PHONES Marketing/Public Relations...... 299-7702 Director Jason Kuntz...... 391-7322 Medical Services...... 299-7769 391-7283 MAIN CAMPUS Residence Halls Parking...... 391-6947 Armstrong Hall (Men) Advisor: Reggie Minter...... 391-7325 Personnel...... 391-1372 Bourne Hall (Men) Purchasing...... 299-7787 Advisor: Ginene McDowell...... 606-1542 Receiving...... 299-7781 Brenner Hall (Women) Registrar...... 391-7231 Advisor Ginene McDowell...... 606-1542 Security (Multipurpose Herrington Hall (Men) Activity Center)...... 396-7165 Advisor ...... 391-7207 Security (Orange Street)...... 606-1564 Metzger Hall (Women) Advisor: Kelly Montgomery...... 299-7779 Student Services...... 299-7752 Orange Street Residence Halls Student Payroll...... 391-6935 2nd Fl. Advisor...... 391-7226 Student Transcripts...... 299-7796 3rd Fl. Advisor: Veterans Information...... 299-7793 Samantha Weekley...... 391-7228 Women’s Center...... 391-3599

100 . 2020-2021 Student Handbook STEVENS SUCCESS STRATEGIES #1 CAREER PLANNING TIMELINE AT TSCT

1st Year Student - First Semester supervisors, teachers, coaches... • Take time to review the My Career • Attend Mock Interviews (available Services page of the college portal through the Career Services office). found under the “Student Services” tab here: https://my.stevenscollege. • Practice interviewing (interviewing edu/ICS/Students/My_Career_ tools can be found on the My Career Services.jnz Services page of the portal) (Note: you must be logged in to view 2nd Year Student - Second Semester this page). • Prepare for upcoming job fairs (utilize • Attend one of the Internship all tools available to you via the My Workshops offered in October to get Career Services page of the portal prepared for your summer internship. to successfully navigate each job fair event). • Prepare a resume (samples by program major available on the My • Finalize résumé and have someone Career Services page of the portal). edit it for you to be sure it is free from mistakes. • Begin thinking about where you may wish to intern during the summer • Follow up with all employers visited between your 1st and 2nd year of during any job fair events you attend. college. • Attend Mock Interviews (available • Get involved in a campus club or through the Career Services office). activity. • Practice interviewing (interviewing 1st Year Student - Second Semester tools can be found on the My Career • Complete a job shadow(s) over winter Services page of the portal) break. • Apply for open positions! • Have résumé edited and finalized (including reference sheet). • Register with College Central Network (our job posting website) and upload your resume (available on the My Career Services page of the portal). • Research summer jobs. • Attend one or more of the College’s job fairs throughout the year. • Follow-up with all employers visited at the Job Fair. • Contact companies and apply for summer employment/internship. • Attend Mock Interviews (available through the Career Services office). 2nd Year Student - First Semester • Update resume after completing summer internship – upload new version onto College Central Network. • Collect letters of reference from

Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology . 101 SSTEVENS SUCCESS STRATEGIES #2 COLLEGE ISN’T LIKE A JOB… OR IS IT?

Stevens prepares students for employment. What employers expect of their employees is what faculty expects of their students. Students and Employees are expected to: • Come to class and work every day...on time. • Make smart decisions. • Follow directions. • Concentrate on their work and care about the quality of their work. • Read, write, and calculate well. • Be cooperative. • Have a positive attitude. • Recognize problems and find solutions. • Finish a job when they are supposed to without sacrificing quality. • Be honest and dependable. • Take the lead and work hard. • Communicate well and get along with other people - especially customers, guests, fellow workers, supervisors, and instructors. • Dress properly and practice good grooming.

102 . 2020-2021 Student Handbook STEVENS SUCCESS STRATEGIES #3 CONFLICT RESOLUTION (RETHINK)

Recognize when you are angry... • What does your head feel like when Recognize when you are feeling angry you are angry? and when anger is a cover-up for other Do you know that it is OK to walk away feelings like fear, shame, stress, fatigue, when someone else is losing control? or embarrassment. • What are you thinking about when Keep the conversation in the present... you are angry? Keep your attention on the present problem. Don’t bring up old grudges. • Who is angry? You or the other person? Focus on the action that is causing the problem. Talk about that problem and • What is the cause of your anger? the possible solutions. • What is the cause of the other • Do you know how to avoid opening person’s anger? old wounds? Empathize and see the other person’s • Do you know how to forgive and point of view... forget? What is the other person, feeling, • Why do you think it is important to thinking, experiencing? Can you forgive and forget? remember having the same feeling? • If you were in the other person’s • Do you know what it means to “pick shoes, how would you feel? your battles carefully”? • Can you think of a few reasons the • Do you know how to control yourself other person did what he/she did— so you don’t bring up hurts and other than intentionally wanting to problems that were left unresolved in hurt you? the past? Think about what gets you angry... Often anger comes from the way we look at things. • Can the situation be viewed in a different way? • Is there humor in the situation? • What can you tell yourself to change how you feel? Notice how your body feels when you are angry... When you are angry do you experience increased heart rate, change in breathing, headache, upset stomach, or tension in your muscles? What helps you to calm down? • What is your heart doing when you are angry? • What does your neck feel like when you are angry? • Do you know how to relax your body? Do you know the type of exercises that will make you feel better?

Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology . 103 STEVENS SUCCESS STRATEGIES #4 FINANCIAL PLANNING

Regardless of where your money comes from—jobs, loans, parents—and how good you are at budgeting your money as a college student, you still need to plan in advance to avoid the typical college student scramble. (The student scramble is when college students go through their clothing, car seats, dorm floor, etc., to locate enough money to pay for the pizza they just ordered.) To avoid this and other money problems, students need to be proactive in planning, budgeting and cost cutting as soon as possible. Below are some tips to consider! • Create a monthly budget. Make sure there is more money in the “in” (or income) column than the “out” (expenses) column or you need to make cuts. • List what money comes in (income) and list what money goes out (expenses) monthly. Indicate those that can change week-to-week and those that are always the same. Rank them in order of importance. • Determine what expenses are unnecessary items or how you can reduce cost if needed. • Open a checking and savings account. This will reduce the amount of cash lying around. Cash in hand is easier to spend than when in the bank. • Limit credit card use and pay off immediately. If you don’t have the funds to do this, then don’t spend it! • Consider a part-time job on weekends or weekdays if needed. CAUTION: Don’t forget that you are a student and need time to study and do your homework. • Maintain your car to limit major problems. • Wait to make that purchase that you “need” in your mind but in reality can wait to buy until after college. Things like flat-screen TVs and car stereos can wait. • Utilize your discount stores, clearance aisles and garage sales to buy items that cannot wait. • Stick to the budget! After you make your reductions and cuts, make sure you stick with the plan!

104 . 2020-2021 Student Handbook STEVENS SUCCESS STRATEGIES #5 WHEN TO SEEK COUNSELING SERVICES

The number of college students reporting difficulties with depression, anxiety, and social anxiety has increased significantly. Many students arrive on campus feeling uncertain, and unprepared to cope with the stress of college life. The transition to college presents new ideas, new experiences, new expectations, change, and growth. Stress is a naturally occurring response to transition. For some students this transition and the related stress is more easily managed if they seek help from a counselor to develop coping strategies. In fact, talking about situations in the early stages, sometimes keeps small problems from becoming unmanageable and overwhelming. Counseling allows students to freely express their concerns and explore solutions that reflect their values and personal goals so that they can be successful in college and in life. A student who is experiencing any of the following should consider seeing a counselor: • Unmanageable anxiety or fear • Uncontrollable emotions • Feelings of hopelessness, sadness, or depression • Increased or ongoing stress • Feeling overwhelmed • Difficulty concentrating or making decisions • Rage or excessive anger • Difficulty in getting along with others • Conflicts marriage, family, relationships, work or school • Low self-esteem • Reliance on alcohol or drugs • Changes in eating or sleeping patterns • Chronic physical problems where no organic or medical cause can be found • Any symptom or problem that feels out of your control and is creating difficulties in your daily life • Difficulties with social interaction and expectations

Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology . 105 When and How to Refer Another Student to Counseling Students may notice the above problems in their peers and want to help. Students may want to help a friend who confides in them, but not know what to do. The following are some examples of difficult and concerning behavior, with suggested tips to handle and refer: Student Experiencing Anxiety or Panic Attack Uncertainty about expectations, interpersonal conflicts can contribute to feelings of anxiety. Students may feel overwhelmed, inadequate, and frightened. Panic attacks are characterized by an inability to move, dizziness, hyperventilation, tunnel vision, chest pain, nausea, hot/cold flashes, sweating, sensation of tingling, burning or prickling of skin, extreme need to leave situation, or fight, de-realization which may appear like shock. Allowing the person to sit in a quiet space, being calm and reassuring, offering water, and helping them to slow their breathing is helpful. Do not overwhelm the student with suggestions or information, but do encourage them to seek help after they have regained composure. Depression Many students will experience a down period, but when this state of mind remains, with an inability to manage day to day, there is greater concern. Symptoms may include feelings of worthlessness, low self-esteem, and inadequacy, lethargy, and disinterest in daily activities. It is important to let the student know you are concerned. Encourage the student to express feelings, and ask about suicide if it may be a possibility. Do not dismiss or minimize feelings by saying things that contradict the student’s feelings in an attempt to make them feel better. Do not offer advice or solutions. Even if you are asked not to tell anyone, it is imperative that the counselor knows about students who are depressed. Students cannot assess level of risk, and letting the appropriate staff know could save a life. Student demonstrating odd or aggressive behavior Students may find themselves interacting with students who due to extreme stress, substance use, or illness may demonstrate the following characteristics: verbally abusive, agitated, suspicious, out of touch with reality. Remain calm, and express concern for the person. Do not escalate the situation by arguing, shouting, responding in a hostile tone, or demanding an explanation. Do not try to reason with the person, or make physical contact. Take care of yourself, assess your safety and report the student to Security, Residence life Director, Dean of Student Services, Counseling, or any nearby staff, if needed. Security can be reached by using any of the red phones on campus. Key phone numbers Security on Orange 717-391-7255 Security on Main 717-396-7165 Student Services 717-299-7794 Residence Life 717-391-7322 Counseling Office 717-299-7408

Counseling services are free and confidential. Services are offered in accordance with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania policy of non-discrimination based on race, color, national origin, sex, age, sexual preference, disability, religion, ancestry or any other legal classification.

106 . 2020-2021 Student Handbook STEVENS SUCCESS STRATEGIES #6 HOW TO BE A RESPONSIBLE PERSON (AND FEEL GREAT)

When You Agree To Do Something, Doing things on time helps you take Do It control of your life and shows that you If you let people down, they will stop can manage your own affairs. Delaying believing you. When you follow through your contribution to a project can affect on your commitments, people take you job quality and increase costs. seriously. Many college assignments and Employers are looking for responsible work projects require a team effort. employees. Stevens serves students who When one person does not do his/her are motivated to learn. The responsible part the team loses and businesses can employee and student have similar fail. characteristics. These are individuals who are punctual, focused on their job, who Answer For Your Own Actions work efficiently, strive for high quality, Don’t make excuses or blame others challenge themselves to learn more, and for what you do. When you take who seek success. responsibility for your actions, you are saying, “I am the one who’s in charge of Taking responsibility is a key factor in my life.” your future success. Take Care Of Your Own Matters Don’t rely on parents, peers, or other adults to remind you when you’re supposed to be somewhere, what you’re supposed to bring, or what you are supposed to do. Take responsibility. Be Trustworthy If someone trusts you to borrow or take care of something, take care of it. If somebody tells you something in confidence, keep it to yourself. It’s important for people to know they can count on you. Always Use Your Head Think things through and use good judgment. Consider the effect that a behavior or decision will have on others, your future, your college, your employer. Don’t Put Things Off, When You Have A Job To Do, Do It

Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology . 107 STEVENS SUCCESS STRATEGIES #7 FIRST YEAR STUDENT SURVIVAL SKILLS

Be Prompt and Punctual changes, grades, etc. All writing Plan to arrive on campus early for assignments should be typed. registration and orientation. Plan to Get Involved arrive for class before the class starts. Campus Life does not just happen to Commuters need to consider driving you; your college experience is as a good time, traffic, and weather as frequent as you make it. tardiness will cost grade points and possibly failure or a need to drop a Get to Know Important People course.j Director of Financial Aid, Registrar, your advisor, instructors, resident hall advisor, Make sure your alarm clock is set and counselor, tutor, and roommate are just working! a few. Manage Your Money Attitude Open a local bank account; try to pay Arrive with a positive outlook and a bills ahead of time with money earned desire to learn. ASSUME that you know over the summer. Financial Aid is not nothing and ask about everything to distributed the first day of school. You make sure you understand what is will need cash on hand for several weeks expected. There are NO dumb questions. prior to getting some types of aid. Expect to Study Every Night Start a Filing System for Important A basic rule is two hours of study for Papers every one hour of class time. Read and keep all Stevens correspondence/paperwork mailed Plan to Use the Tutorial Labs to your home. DO NOT dump all Labs are open weekday afternoons and/ correspondence, phone calls and contact or evenings. Instructors expect students with College on your parents. to seek the help they need. They are no longer responsible for your You are not in high school anymore. education - YOU are! You have just started your career. Your relationships with peers, Use a Monthly Planner administrators, faculty, and staff; Learn to schedule and manage time, participation in extracurricular activities; documenting important appointments, and your performance in the classroom phone numbers, assignments, tests, etc. ALL contribute to future success in the Expect to Attend ALL Classes as workforce. Scheduled Arrange any planned trips or appointments for times outside your scheduled class time during the academic year. Plan to be Responsible for Your Education Find and read your student handbook, your college catalog, your schedule, your agreement of admission, and most importantly your TEXTBOOKS. Expect to Use a Computer Be prepared to access e-mail for campus information, appointments, schedule

108 . 2020-2021 Student Handbook STEVENS SUCCESS STRATEGIES #8 TEST TAKING TIPS

• Prior to the test, budget your time, You don’t want to appear to be allowing sufficient time to study and cheating and cause unnecessary prepare. trouble for yourself. • Go to test reviews. Pay attention to • Do not talk to your classmates during any hints the instructor may provide. the test. Take careful notes and ask questions • When you first receive your test, do a when you are confused. quick survey of the entire test so that • Make sure that you attend class right you know how to efficiently budget before the test to gather any other your time. instructor hints. • Do the easiest problems first. Don’t • Review material from previous tests, stay on any problem too long. homework, sample problems, the • First complete questions with the textbook, and class notes—anything greatest value points. that might be included on the test. • Don’t rush, pace yourself, read the • Eat before taking a test; having food entire question, and look for key in your stomach will give you energy words. and help you focus, but make sure to avoid heavy foods which can make • Ask the instructor for clarification if you groggy. you don’t understand the instructions or questions. • Don’t pull an all-nighter! Get at least three hours of sleep before the test. • Write legibly. If the grader can’t read what you wrote, he/she will most • Organize the study information onto likely mark it wrong. a sheet that can be quickly reviewed many times, as this makes it easier to • Read the whole question carefully. retain key concepts. Don’t make assumptions about what the question might be. • Try to show up at least five minutes before the test starts. • If you don’t know an answer, skip it. Go on with the rest of the test and • Set your alarm and have a backup come back to it later. Other test alarm as well. questions may provide clues. • Go to the bathroom before walking • Don’t worry if others finish ahead of into the exam room. you. • Bring at least two pencils/pens with • Focus only on your test. good erasers, calculator with enough batteries, and any other resources • When you are finished, look over your permitted by your instructor. test and make sure that you have answered all the questions. Watch for • Bring a watch so that you can pace careless mistakes. yourself. • Only change an answer if you misread • Keep a positive attitude through the or misinterpreted the question. whole test. • Check to make sure you have your • Try to stay relaxed. If you start to get first and last name on the test. tense or nervous, take a few deep breaths to relax. • Keep your eyes on your own paper.

Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology . 109 Notes

110 . 2020-2021 Student Handbook WEEKLY PLANNER Fall 2020 - Spring 2021

Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology . 111 August 23 – 29 Sunday, August 23 Thursday, August 27 ______

Monday, August 24 Friday, August 28 Fall Classes Begin Drop/Add ends for General ______Studies______Tuesday, August 25 ______Saturday, August 29 ______Wednesday, August 26 ______NOTES ______

112 . 2020-2021 Student Handbook August 30 – September 5 Sunday, August 30 Thursday, September 3 ______

Monday, August 31 Friday, September 4 ______Fall Semester Officially ______Enrolled Census Date ______

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Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology . 113 September 6 - 12 Sunday, September 6 Thursday, September 10 ______

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114 . 2020-2021 Student Handbook September 13 - 19 Sunday, September 13 Thursday, September 17 ______

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Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology . 115 September 20 - 26 Sunday, September 20 Thursday, September 24 ______

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116 . 2020-2021 Student Handbook September 27 - October 3 Sunday, September 27 Thursday, October 1 ______

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Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology . 117 October 4 - 10 Sunday, October 4 Thursday, October 8 ______

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118 . 2020-2021 Student Handbook October 11 - 17 HOMECOMING WEEK! Sunday, October 11 Thursday, October 15 ______

Monday, October 12 Friday, October 16 Class in Session ______

Tuesday, October 13 Saturday, October 17 ______Open House ______

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Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology . 119 October 18 - 24

Sunday, October 18 Thursday, October 22 ______

Monday, October 19 Friday, October 23 ______Mid-term Grades Due by Noon ______Tuesday, October 20 ______Saturday, October 24 ______Wednesday, October 21 ______NOTES ______

120 . 2020-2021 Student Handbook October 25 - 31 Sunday, October 25 Thursday, October 29 ______

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Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology . 121 November 1-7 Sunday, November 1 Thursday, November 5 ______

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122 . 2020-2021 Student Handbook November 8 - 14 Sunday, November 8 Thursday, November 12 ______

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Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology . 123 November 15 - 21 Sunday, November 15 Thursday, November 19 ______Pre-Major Registration begins ______for Spring 2020 ______Monday, November 16 ______Friday, November 20 ______Tuesday, November 17 Sophomore Registration Saturday, November 21 begins for Spring 2020 ______Wednesday, November 18 Freshman Registration begins NOTES for Spring 2020 ______

124 . 2020-2021 Student Handbook November 22 - 28 Sunday, November 22 Thursday, November 26 ______Fall Break – No Classes ______

Monday, November 23 Friday, November 27 ______Fall Break – No Classes ______

Tuesday, November 24 Saturday, November 28 Deadline to Withdraw from a ______Course without Penalty ______Last Day of In-Person Classes ______NOTES Wednesday, November 25 ______Fall Break – No Classes ______

Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology . 125 November 29 - December 5 Sunday, November 29 Thursday, December 3 ______

Monday, November 30 Friday, December 4 Fall Break – No Classes ______

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126 . 2020-2021 Student Handbook December 6 - 12 Sunday, December 6 Thursday, December 10 ______

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Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology . 127 December 13 - 19 Sunday, December 13 Thursday, December 17 ______

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128 . 2020-2021 Student Handbook December 20 - 26 Sunday, December 20 Thursday, December 24 ______

Monday, December 21 Friday, December 25 Fall Semester Grades Due ______Noon ______Saturday, December 26 Tuesday, December 22 ______Course Assessment due in ______Office of Assessment ______NOTES Wednesday, December 23 ______

Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology . 129 December 27 - January 2 Sunday, December 27 Thursday, December 31 ______

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130 . 2020-2021 Student Handbook January 3 Sunday, January 3 Thursday, January 7 ______Spring Orientation ______Monday, January 4 ______Friday, January 8 ______Spring Orientation ______Tuesday, January 5 ______Saturday, January 9 ______Wednesday, January 6 ______NOTES ______

Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology . 131 January 10 - 16 Sunday, January 10 Thursday, January 14 ______

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132 . 2020-2021 Student Handbook January 17 - 23 Sunday, January 17 Thursday, January 21 ______

Monday, January 18 Friday, January 22 ______Tuesday, January 19 Spring Semester Classes Saturday, January 23 Begin ______NOTES Wednesday, January 20 ______

Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology . 133 January 24 - 30 Sunday, January 24 Thursday, January 28 ______

Monday, January 25 Friday, January 29 ______

Tuesday, January 26 Saturday, January 30 ______

Wednesday, January 27 NOTES ______

134 . 2020-2021 Student Handbook January 31 – February 6 Sunday, January 31 Thursday, February 4 ______Monday, February 1 ______Friday, February 5 ______Tuesday, February 2 ______Saturday, February 6 ______Wednesday, February 3 ______NOTES ______

Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology . 135 February 7 - 13 Sunday, February 7 Thursday, February 11 ______

Monday, February 8 Friday, February 12 ______

Tuesday, February 9 Saturday, February 13 ______

Wednesday, February 10 NOTES ______

136 . 2020-2021 Student Handbook February 14 - 20 Sunday, February 14 Thursday, February 18 ______CAREER FAIR! ______

Monday, February 15 Friday, February 19 Faculty/Staff Development ______No Classes ______

Tuesday, February 16 Saturday, February 20 ______

Wednesday, February 17 NOTES CAREER FAIR! ______

Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology . 137 February 21 - 27 Sunday, February 21 Thursday, February 25 ______

Monday, February 22 Friday, February 26 ______

Tuesday, February 23 Saturday, February 27 ______

Wednesday, February 24 NOTES ______

138 . 2020-2021 Student Handbook February 28 - March 6 Sunday, February 28 Thursday, March 4 ______

Monday, March 1 Friday, March 5 ______

Tuesday, March 2 Saturday, March 6 ______

Wednesday, March 3 NOTES ______

Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology . 139 March 7 - 13 SPRING BREAK WEEK Thursday, March 11 Sunday, March 7 SPRING BREAK – No Classes ______Friday, March 12 Monday, March 8 SPRING BREAK – No Classes SPRING BREAK – No Classes ______Saturday, March 13 Tuesday, March 9 ______SPRING BREAK – No Classes ______NOTES Wednesday, March 10 ______SPRING BREAK – No Classes ______

140 . 2020-2021 Student Handbook March 14 - 20 Sunday, March 14 Thursday, March 18 ______

Monday, March 15 Friday, March 19 ______Mid-Term Grades Due by Noon ______

Tuesday, March 16 Saturday, March 20 ______

Wednesday, March 17 NOTES ______

Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology . 141 March 21 - 27 Sunday, March 21 Thursday, March 25 ______

Monday, March 22 Friday, March 26 ______

Tuesday, March 23 Saturday, March 27 ______

Wednesday, March 24 NOTES ______

142 . 2020-2021 Student Handbook March 28 - April 3 Sunday, March 28 Thursday, April 1 ______

Monday, March 29 Friday, April 2 ______

Tuesday, March 30 Saturday, April 3 ______

Wednesday, March 31 NOTES ______

Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology . 143 April 4 - 10 Sunday, April 4 Thursday, April 8 ______

Monday, April 5 Friday, April 9 Faculty/Staff Development ______No Classes ______

Tuesday, April 6 Saturday, April 10 Freshmen/Pre-Major SPRING OPEN HOUSE Registration for Fall 2020 ______Begins ______

Wednesday, April 7 NOTES ______

144 . 2020-2021 Student Handbook April 11 - 17 Sunday, April 11 Thursday, April 15 ______

Monday, April 12 Friday, April 16 ______Deadline to Withdraw from a ______Course without Penalty ______

Tuesday, April 13 Saturday, April 17 ______

Wednesday, April 14 NOTES ______

Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology . 145 April 18 - 24 Sunday, April 18 Thursday, April 22 ______

Monday, April 19 Friday, April 23 ______

Tuesday, April 20 Saturday, April 24 Athletic Banquet Alumni Banquet ______

Wednesday, April 21 NOTES ______

146 . 2020-2021 Student Handbook April 25 - 25 Sunday, April 25 Thursday, April 29 ______

Monday, April 26 Friday, April 30 ______

Tuesday, April 27 Saturday, May 1 ______

Wednesday, April 28 NOTES ______

Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology . 147 May 1 – 8 Sunday, May 2 Thursday, May 6 ______

Monday, May 3 Friday, May 7 ______

Tuesday, May 4 Saturday, May 8 Sophomore Awards Banquet ______

Wednesday, May 5 NOTES ______

148 . 2020-2021 Student Handbook May 9 - 15 Sunday, May 9 Thursday, May 13 ______

Monday, May 10 Friday, May 14 ______

Tuesday, May 11 Saturday, May 15 ______COMMENCEMENT 1:00 PM ______

Wednesday, May 12 NOTES End of Spring Semester ______

Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology . 149 May 16 - 22 Sunday, May 16 Thursday, May 20 ______

Monday, May 17 Friday, May 21 Spring Semester Grades Due ______Noon ______Saturday, May 22 Tuesday, May 18 ______NOTES Wednesday, May 19 ______

150 . 2020-2021 Student Handbook May 23 - 29 Sunday, May 23 Thursday, May 27 ______

Monday, May 24 Friday, May 28 ______

Tuesday, May 25 Saturday, May 29 ______

Wednesday, May 26 NOTES ______

Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology . 151 May 30 - June 5 Sunday, May 30 Thursday, June 3 ______

Monday, May 31 Friday, June 4 ______

Tuesday, June 1 Saturday, June 5 ______

Wednesday, June 2 NOTES ______

152 . 2020-2021 Student Handbook Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology . 153 www.StevensCollege.edu 750 East King Street Lancaster, PA 17602

154 . 2020-2021 Student Handbook