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Student Services...... 2 Campus Services...... 04 Where to Turn for Help...... 10 Traditions...... 1 2 White Oaks...... 13 Greenville Facts...... 013 Association of Furman Students...... 014 Organizations...... 015 University Housing...... 2 1 University Regulations...... 034
THE HELMSMAN, produced by the Office of Student Services, presents the official statements of policy and rules and regulations which impact student life at Furman University. Don’t throw this copy away. You will need it throughout the year as a reference to every area of university life.
Furman University offers equal opportunity in its employment, admissions and educational activities, in compliance with Title IX and other civil rights laws.
1 STUDENT SERVICES
From the time new students arrive on campus to meet their roommates at Orientation to the moment seniors toss their mortarboards in the air following graduation, the Office of Student Services is involved in planning, scheduling and directing the activities and events which create a campus community and provide an environment conducive to student development. This division has responsibility for the major events which mark the college year for students. From September’s Orientation to Homecoming and exam coffee breaks, from Christmas festivities to midwinter fraternity and sorority recruitment parties, spring leadership recognition banquets and roommate lotteries, there is Student Services involvement. In addition to organizing and coordinating all these activities, Student Services has ten clearly defined functions: The Office of University Housing determines the on-campus housing arrangements for all residential students. A director, assistant director, three area coordinators, two facilities managers, two administrative assistants and 15 custodians are responsible for the quality of residence life, including leadership training and selection of resident assistants and freshman advisors as well as residence hall programs. The University Housing staff communicates with students about roommates, room assignments and policies. Members of the staff are also available to provide direct counseling and referral services for students. The Counseling Center offers counseling and mental health services to Furman undergraduate students. Three professional counselors are available to talk with students about a variety of issues ranging from typical concerns about adjustment or relationships, to more serious psychological disorders. Services available include individual counseling, support groups for eating disorders and coping with stress, and consultation on topics related to mental health and personal development. The Office of Career Servicesstrives to equip students with the skills and knowledge required to make lifelong career decisions. Services include occupational interest testing, assistance with choosing a major, writing a resume, interview preparation, and job search. Special events hosted by the office include the Career Fair, Shadow Program, Mock Interviews, Alumni Networking Reception, Business Etiquette Seminars, and much more. Visit
2 The Department of Student Activities & the University Center is the focal point for student involvement on campus. The director is responsible for advising the Furman University Student Activities Board (FUSAB), overseeing the facilities of the University Center and working closely with all student organizations. FUSAB is the largest programming body on Furman’s campus. Working to address the needs of the entire campus population, FUSAB is responsible for planning and producing concerts, comedians, movies, Homecoming activities, trips, lectures, and other forms of entertainment for the students by the students. The University Center is the physical focal point for campus activities. Several meeting rooms, student organization offices, Burgiss Theater, study lounges and the Student Services administrative offices are all housed on the main level of the UC. Downstairs, the Pala Den Food Court, Post Office, and the Bookstore make life convenient for the Furman community. Also home to the Mainstage Showcase for student talent, the Paladin Nites late night program, and the Thursday Alive @ the UC! program, the UC is the place to be at Furman! The Heller Service Corps is the student volunteer and community service organization at Furman. Twice nationally recognized as one of the top four volunteer programs in the country. The program involves more than 800 students each year in programs designed to assist the Greenville community. Many students spend their leisure hours in University Center activities, but for others the place for campus relaxation and fun is Lay Physical Activities Center and the strong Recreational Sports program housed there. Led by a full-time director, the intramural program includes 20 activities as varied as flag football and frisbee, with co-recreational activities for men and women in volleyball and softball. More than 60 basketball teams compete and PAC courts are busy far into the night with basketball and volleyball league play. Also available in the PAC is a five-station, 32-foot climbing wall. Sprained ankles and pulled muscles sometimes result from strenuous physical activity, and Furman’s nurses treat a constant parade of amateur athletes as well as victims of examination nerves and winter colds. Physicians visit the campus weekdays to treat more serious disabilities. The Earle Infirmary provides modern facilities for the health services staff and allows room for ongoing programs for the entire student community. Furman students spend 15 to 20 hours a week in class. The remaining 150 hours or so are spent learning how to live as part of a community. The goal of Student Services at a small, liberal arts college like Furman is to foster the kind of environment in which young people can grow and develop, where they can take the first steps to becoming mature adults with an understanding of themselves, a tolerance for others and an ability to learn.
3 CAMPUS SERVICES
Dining Services Furman University Dining Services, Susan Presto, director; David Ledbetter, assistant director Charles E. Daniel Dining Hall, Charles Passon, location manager Pala Den Food Court, Adam Summer, location manager Meal Plans For Resident Students First year resident students are required to be on the unlimited + 133 meal plan. Upperclass resident students are registered for meal plans prior to fall term for the following year. Meal plans are mandatory for resident students, but there are a variety of choices available (see chart). Meal plans begin on registration day and end the last day of finals (as appearing on the academic calendar). To change meal plan options, students should go to the Student Business Center between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. before the third day of classes for fall, winter and spring terms. Resident students will be assigned the same plan for winter and spring terms that they subscribed to for the fall term.
12-Week-Term Board Plan unlimited + 133 Food Points & 3 guest meals Mandatory for first year students unlimited + 133 Food Points & 3 guest meals Available to second, third and fourth year students 150 meals per term + 159 Food Points Available to second, third and & 3 guest meals fourth year students 125 meals per term + 150 Food Points Available to second, third and & 3 guest meals fourth year students 75 meals per term + 133 Food Points Available to third and fourth year students 60 meals per term + 212 Food Points Available to fourth year students
8-Week-Term Board Plan unlimited + 96 Food Points & 3 guest meals Mandatory for first year students unlimited + 96 Food Points & 3 guest meals Available to second, third and fourth year students 100 meals per term + 106 Food Points Available to second, third and fourth & 3 guest meals year students 85 meals per term + 90 Food Points Available to second, third and fourth year students 50 meals per term + 96 Food Points Available to third and fourth year students 40 meals per term + 143 Food Points Available to fourth year students
Any unused Food Points on your account will roll over from fall to winter and spring terms. All food points will expire at the end of the academic year. Please note that food
4 points will only carry over on active meal plans. If a meal plan is canceled during the year, any prior food points will be forfeited. There are no restrictions on how may times you enter the Dining Hall during a specific meal plan. Enter as many times as you have meal allowances remaining on your plan.
Meal Plans for Commuters Commuters may select any of the four meal plans listed, but are not required to purchase a meal plan. Purchases may be made in the Student Business Center.
PALACARD Your PalaCard is required to enter the dining hall. Students without their PalaCards will not be allowed to enter the dining hall without paying cash. Your account cannot be debited without scanning your card. You may not pass, loan or sell your meal plan or ID card. Transfer of your meal card may result in disciplinary action. The PalaCard has a declining balance (debit) option that can be widely used on campus. A convenient way to pay for books, meals and many other services, the PalaCard declining balance is accepted by the Bookstore, Public Safety and Dining Services. To make deposits to a PalaCard declining balance account, bring or mail a check to the Student Business Center along with a completed PalaCard deposit form. The minimum opening balance is $100. The PalaCard is also recognized by local merchants as proper identification for check-cashing.
Guests Guests may pay cash at any cashier station in the dining hall.
REMOVAL OF FOOD Charles E. Daniel Dining Hall is an “all-you-care-to-eat” food-court-style cafeteria. You may eat as much as you like in any meal period. Food, dishes and utensils may not be removed from the dining hall. Students removing any of these items from the dining hall will be subject to disciplinary action.
BANNERS AND SIGNS Posting of signs or banners in the dining hall requires prior approval by a manager or supervisor of the dining hall. All signs and banners will be taken down for special events at the manager’s discretion and may be picked up from the manager if you want to save them.
HOURS OF OPERATION Charles E. Daniel Dining Hall
Monday–Friday (continuous service) Breakfast 7:00 a.m.– 10:15 a.m. Continental Breakfast 10:15 a.m.– 10:59 a.m. Lunch 11:00 a.m.– 2:15 p.m. Late Lunch 2:15 p.m.– 4:59 p.m. Dinner 5:00 p.m.– 8:00 p.m. Friday Dinner 5:00 p.m.– 6:30 p.m.
5 Saturday–Sunday Brunch 10:30 a.m.– 2:00 p.m. Saturday Dinner 5:00 p.m.– 6:30 p.m. Sunday Dinner 5:00 p.m.– 7:30 p.m.
Pala Den Food Court Monday–Thursday 10:30 a.m.– 9:00 p.m. Friday 10:30 a.m.– 8:00 p.m. Saturday Noon– 8:00 p.m. Sunday 3:00 p.m.– 9:00 p.m.
Sidelines Monday–Thursday 10:30 a.m.– 10:30 p.m. Friday 10:30 a.m.– 8:00 p.m. Saturday Noon– 8:00 p.m. Sunday 2:00 p.m.– 9:00 p.m.
The Tower Café Monday–Thursday 7:30 a.m.– 11:00 p.m. Friday 7:30 a.m.– 3:00 p.m. Saturday CLOSED Sunday 3:00 p.m.– 8:00 p.m.
Einstein’s Brothers Bagels Monday–Friday 7:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Saturday–Sunday 11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. Sunday–Thursday 7:30 p.m.–2:00 a.m.
The Pala Den Food Court, Sidelines, Einstein’s and the Tower Café welcome students, faculty, staff and guests. We gladly accept cash, Food Points or your PalaCard.
Mail Services, University Center All student mail and packages should be addressed as follows. first and last name (Actual name - no nicknames please) Furman PMB ##### (Your personal mail box number) 3300 Poinsett Hwy Greenville SC 29613
A notice will be placed in your mail box when you receive a package or have a mail item that is too large for the box. Present the notice at the service window to retrieve your package. Packages shipped through Federal Express, DHL and United Parcel Service will only deliver if address format follows above guidelines. For security purposes, both your name and personal mail box number are required on all incoming mail and packages. Furman Post Office employees do not work on weekends. Therefore, package pick up is NOT available from 4:30 p.m. Friday to 8:30 a.m. Monday. If the package was delivered during the work week and was not retrieved during post office operating hours, no weekend pick up service will be offered. Over-the-counter medications are not considered
6 an emergency. For emergency prescriptions delivered by mail, the student must call a Mail Services employee (see list below) and arrange a mutually convenient time to meet at the post office. There is a $25 fee (cash or check only) for weekend services. Students will be required to open the package in the presence of the postal employee to confirm receipt ofprescription medication for the student. If a package is delivered on Saturday, it will be left with Public Safety. Students found to be in violation of the above policies will be referred to appropriate university officials for disciplinary action as outlined in The Helmsman. Mail Services Employees — Carol Phillips 864/663-9038; Lynn Babb 864/895-4384; Carolyn Thompson 864/288-5187 Furman mail boxes are NOT to be used to conduct business. If products for redistribution to customers are received, an off-site delivery address must be obtained. Students are issued a permanent mail box key once they arrive on campus. WHEN STUDENTS GRADUATE OR TRANSFER THE PERSONAL MAIL BOX KEY MUST BE RETURNED TO THE POST OFFICE. If unable to return the key when the post office is open for business, place the key in an envelope and seal it, write the applicable name and box number on the envelope, and drop it in the Campus Mail drop box located outside the post office in the University Center. The PMB number must appear in the address of ALL mail and packages delivered to Furman. If mail, packages, magazines, etc. are received without a box number in the address, postal employees will look up your PMB number until November 1st each year to ensure mail delivery. After that period of time, items received that do not have a box number in the address will be returned to the sender. Postal regulations require a minimum mail size of 3.5” by 5”. Campus mail not meeting this size requirement will be returned to sender IF there is a return address. If there is no return address, it will be placed in the Rejected Mail tray located at the service window for three business days. If not claimed during that time period, it will be discarded.
THE FURMAN UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES, Janis Bandelin, Director of Libraries; The Furman University Libraries consists of the James B. Duke Library and the Maxwell Music Library. For more information about the libraries go to: http://library.furman.edu
The James B. Duke Library, located at the center of campus, serves as the university’s main library. It has specially designed areas to encourage engaged learning include group study rooms, media viewing rooms, and a 24-hour study and computing area. Student services include research assistance, course reserves, interlibrary loan, and information fluency sessions. Access to information resources, the Furman network and the Internet is available through a wireless network and wired data ports. The library also houses the Center for Engaged Learning, the Collaboratory for Creative Learning and Communication, the Education Curriculum Center, the Office of Academic Assistance, the Computing and Information Services Help Desk and Multimedia Services. The library collection, open to all Furman students, contains over 445,000 volumes and subscribes to 1300 periodicals in print and 20,000 online. The library also provides access to over 100 research databases through its Web site.
7 Regular hours for the James B. Duke Library are:
Monday - Thursday 8:00 am - 1:00 am Friday 8:00 am - 6:00 pm Saturday 10:00 am - 7:00 pm Sunday 12:00 pm - 1:00 am
The Maxwell Music Media Center and Library The Media Center brings together print, audio, and digital music resources in a state-of- the-art facility built in 1998. Located in the Nan Trammell Herring Music Pavilion, this facility includes a library with individual listening stations, a computer lab with MIDI capabilities at each station, and a multimedia seminar room. While the library primarily serves the needs of students in music courses, it is available to all students throughout the University. The library collection consists of over 15,000 books and scores, 3,000 compact discs, and 55 current periodicals.
Regular Hours:
Sunday 3:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Monday-Thursday 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m. Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Saturday 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
The Science Library is presently under construction and will open in August 2008.
Physical Activities Center (PAC) The facilities of the Herman W. Lay Physical Activities Center (PAC) are available for use upon presentation of current Furman ID. Among the facilities are six racquetball/handball courts; a swimming pool with separate diving pool; a gym for basketball, volleyball or badminton; a fitness center with Stairmasters, bicycle ergometers, rowing ergometers, and Nordic Track machines; a weight training facility with stationary machines and free weights; and a dance studio. The center also houses the offices of the Health and Exercise Science staff, Recreational Sports, a lounge, a lecture room and two classrooms. Lockers are available.
FITNESS CENTER Pool Monday–Thursday 5:30 a.m.–10:00 p.m. Monday–Thursday 7:00 a.m.– 9:00 a.m. Friday 5:30 a.m.– 8:00 p.m. 11:00 a.m.– 1:00 p.m. Saturday 8:00 a.m.– 6:00 p.m. 5:30 p.m.– 9:00 p.m. Sunday noon– 8:00 p.m. Friday 7:00 a.m.– 9:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m.– 1:00 p.m. 5:30 p.m.– 7:45 p.m. Saturday 11:00 a.m.– 1:00 p.m. Sunday 2:00 p.m.– 5:00 p.m.
8 Public Safety Department, McAlister Auditorium (rear entrance), Bob Miller, Director
The Furman community experiences the same problems as your hometown: crime, fires, accidents, medical emergencies, special events, traffic and parking problems. The Public Safety Department fosters a safe and secure environment through professional services in law enforcement, security, crime prevention and awareness, traffic and parking with an emphasis on community policing. The Public Safety Office, located at the rear of McAlister Auditorium, is open 24 hours.
In order for the public safety program to be successful, all members of the campus community must participate. Immediately report crimes and suspicious activity and unsafe conditions you may observe to Public Safety (294.2111). The department is also charged with enforcement of traffic and parking regulations. You can avoid receiving a ticket for a violation by reading the University Traffic Regulations given to you when you register your car. If you have a special problem, go by the Public Safety Office and discuss it. The staff is experienced in resolving these problems and will provide assistance to you that may eliminate larger fines or having your vehicle booted or towed.
9 WHERE TO TURN FOR HELP
Academic Assistance—See your instructor first. Your faculty advisor can help. Academic Standing— The academic records office provides transcripts, maintains students’ academic records and records courses dropped and added. Furman Administration 004. Admissions—Woody O’Cain, director of admissions. Furman Administration 101. Automobiles—Bob Miller, director of public safety. Back of McAlister Auditorium. Career Counseling—John Barker, director of career services. (Each department also has a career advisor.) University Center. Class Absences—Faculty members establish and announce their own policies. Unless otherwise announced, freshmen who miss more than 15 percent of class meetings and upperclassmen who miss more than 25 percent will be dropped from the course with an F. Continuing Education— Brad Bechtold, director of continuing education, is responsible for credit and noncredit courses offered at night and on Saturdays to the community. Hipp Hall. Counseling—If you have a housing-related concern, you may want to talk with your resident assistant. Area Coordinators are available for advice. The Counseling Center, staffed with a director, Stephen Dawes, an associate director, Margaret Praytor, and counselor, Susan Clark is located in Daniel Dining Hall. The chaplains and volunteer chaplains also provide pastoral counseling and care. Charles Ezra Daniel Memorial Chapel. Course Dropping—Academic records office. Furman Administration 004. Cultural Life Program—Assistant Academic Dean’s office is responsible for the CLP program. Furman Administration 201. Employment—On campus through work/study, part time off campus and summer: Faye Jordan, assistant director of financial aid for student employment, University Center. Permanent: John Barker, director of career services, University Center. Exit Interviews—Owen McFadden. Students planning to withdraw or transfer from Furman should arrange an interview. Lay Physical Activities Center. Financial Aid—Martin Carney, director of financial aid. Furman Administration 103. Furman Advantage—Marianne Pierce, director of engaged learning. Johns Hall 204. Furman University Student Activities Board—J. Scott Derrick, director of student activities & university center. University Center. Graduate Studies—Troy Terry, director of graduate studies, Hipp Hall. For advice about graduate school at another institution, talk with faculty members, or with Judith Bainbridge, who can also advise about graduate awards and fellowships. Furman Hall. Insurance—Giselle Williams, personnel specialist, can help. Modular building behind McAlister Auditorium. International Students—Karen Bost is international student advisor. Johns Hall 112. Internships—Susan Zeiger, internship program director. Johns Hall 204-F. 10 Intramurals and Sports Clubs—Owen McFadden, director of recreational sports. Lay Physical Activities Center. Job Placement— John Barker, director of career services. University Center. Lost-Found—Public Safety. Rear of McAlister Auditorium. Meeting Rooms—University facilities may be scheduled by recognized student organizations. To request the use of a facility on campus or to view Facility Management Policies, please log onto
11 TRADITIONS In the four years between Orientation and graduation, students become a part of the Furman tradition. A few of the events to look forward to— Orientation—Academic sessions, meetings and social activities designed to familiarize new students with the campus. The weeklong program begins with the arrival of new students on campus. Activities Fair—Sponsored by the sophomore class during the first week of classes, the exhibits help acquaint new students with campus organizations. Family Weekend—Families meet the professors, among other activities. An invitation is sent to parents of all Furman students. Homecoming—Returning alumni and current students mingle during a week that includes a football game, dance, floats and other activities. Halloween—Freshman Brother-Sister Halls trick or treat and hold costume parties. L.D. Johnson Lectures—Professors give a personal view of “What Really Matters.” Mainstage Showcase—Students provide entertainment in Burgiss Theater, the Pala Den, and the Tower Cafe of the University Center. My Tie—Annual dance sponsored by the Residence Hall Association at which each woman’s roommate arranges her dream date of the year. Christmas Concert—The music department celebrates Yuletide with an early December concert. Sorority and Fraternity Recruitment—Fall and winter mean smokers, formal recruitment and traditional Mountain Day activities for new students and old who are interested in membership. PDQ Bach—The music department cuts loose with a spoof of classical music every other year. Professors say it takes two years to recover from a performance. May Day Play Day—To climax a year’s volunteer work and play with the Heller Service Corps participants, an all-day campus festival is held. More than 1,000 off-campus visitors and a large number of students join in the fun. Junior-Senior—Sponsored each spring by the junior class in honor of the graduates. Beach Weekend—Annual escape to the coast, just before spring term exams. Graduation—The senior class and faculty process into Paladin Stadium where commencement ceremonies are held. Each year, a graduating senior is chosen to be the commencement speaker. Birthdays and Other Special Occasions—Be prepared.
12 WHITE OAKS As part of a generous bequest to Furman, Homozel Mickel Daniel included her stately home just north of the campus, the architectural jewel known as White Oaks. She left the home and a maintenance endowment with the understanding that it be used as the President’s Home, which it became in 1992. White Oaks was built in 1957 by Daniel Construction Co., which was founded and headed by Mrs. Daniel’s husband, Charles E. Daniel. Designed by noted architect Philip Trammell Shutze of Atlanta, Ga., White Oaks was based on the restored Governor’s Palace in Williamsburg, Va. The home is graced by the lovely antiques and numerous fine oil paintings the Daniels collected. Guests are especially charmed by the English garden and recently restored rose garden.
GREENVILLE FACTS Greenville County was Cherokee hunting ground long before the American Revolution. Its first white settler was Richard Pearis, an Indian trader who acquired thousands of acres of land from the Cherokees and established a mill and plantation around the falls of the Reedy River in 1770. (Paris Mountain above Furman is named for him.) The county was chartered in 1786 and was named for Revolutionary War General Nathaniel Greene. The county seat, initially called “Pleasantburg,” soon became known as Greenville Courthouse. In 1815, Vardry McBee (pronounced mac bee) acquired 11,000 acres in what is now the heart of the city. He donated land for Greenville’s first churches (Christ Episcopal, First Baptist, Buncombe Street Methodist and First Presbyterian) and for the Greenville Male and Female Academies. The academy site, now Heritage Green, was donated to Furman’s trustees in 1854 in order to establish the Greenville Baptist Female College. That school became independent of Furman in 1909, changed its name to the Greenville Woman’s College, and between 1932 and 1938 merged with the university to become the Woman’s College of Furman University. Among Greenville’s famous natives: “Shoeless” Joe Jackson, star major league baseball player until he was expelled from baseball following the “Black Sox” scandal in 1919; actress Joanne Woodward, whose career began at the Greenville Little Theatre; Joel Poinsett, a summer visitor who discovered the poinsettia plant while he was U.S. Ambassador to Mexico; blues singer Josh White; the Rev. Jesse Jackson; Frank Selvy, Furman basketball star who still holds the record for most points scored in a single game (100 against Newberry College in 1954); 1899 alumnus John Broadus Watson, the psychologist who was the father of behaviorism; Nobel Prize-winning physicist Charles Townes, Class of 1935, who invented the laser and the maser.
13 ASSOCIATION OF FURMAN STUDENTS Every undergraduate student is a member of the Association of Furman Students (AFS). Attempting to provide a unifying structure for all organizations and students at Furman, AFS serves as a means for students to express their opinions and needs. AFS charters student organizations, appropriates budgets for the groups and works for improvement in every area of the university. The 28 council members meet each Monday at 6 p.m. These meetings are open to all students.
Officers of the 37TH council
Executive Officers President Christina Henderson Vice President of Operations Taylor Warren Secretary Walker Pfost Treasurer Quinton White
Senior Class President Brad Cake Secretary/Treasurer Emily Ittner Senator Temidayo Aganga-Willimas Senator Chris Bradt
Junior Class President Montrelle Robertson Secretary/Treasurer Andrew Lee Senator Scott Davis Senator Nick Holsinger
Sophomore Class President Ben Able Secretary/Treasurer Caroline Ingram Senator Sarah Grace Epps Senator Rick Harris
Freshman Class President to be elected Secretary/Treasurer fall term Senator Senator
Representatives FUSAB Markey Culver RLC Anthony Thompson Religious Council Madison McLendon Intramural/Recreational Sports Andrea Ashburn Minority/International Quenton James Secretary for Underclass Affairs Dixon Dabbs Secretary for Underclass Affairs Justin Domeck Parlimentarian Whit Vann
14 Organizations FURMAN UNIVERSITY STUDENT ACTIVITIES BOARD (FUSAB) The Furman University Student Activities Board, FUSAB, is advised by the director of student activities & the university center and is composed of students who are responsible for the activities and programs presented on campus. FUSAB sponsors such events as dances, comedy acts, concerts, lectures, movies, annual Homecoming festivities and an extensive blockbuster movie calendar. The programs cover a wide range of interests and topics in an effort to involve the entire university community. FUSAB also provides an excellent opportunity to develop leadership skills, time management skills and expertise in program planning and implementation. Your participation and comments are encouraged throughout the year. FUSAB meets every Tuesday at 6 p.m. in the FUSAB Office located on the second floor of the University Center. Students are welcome to attend. If you have any questions or need information regarding upcoming programs and activities, please call the FUSAB Office 864.294.3095 during office hours Monday through Thursday, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., or visit the website at
FUSAB officers for 2007–2008 are as follows: President Mark Culver Vice President, Administration Allison Geyer Vice President, Programming Steve Griggs Vice President, Public Relations Caitlin Montgomery Treasurer Whitney Wilson Historian/Parliamentarian Mike Spinelli
Honoraries—Something to Aim for Phi Beta Kappa. Furman’s chapter, Gamma of South Carolina, was chartered in 1973. Members are elected annually by the resident members, who establish the criteria. To be eligible for consideration, a student must have been enrolled at Furman for five terms; have at least 95 hours in liberal arts courses (courses other than applied and professional subjects); and have at least an overall 3.5 average in liberal arts courses. No more than 10 percent of the senior class is ordinarily elected. Juniors are eligible with a grade-point average of 3.75 or higher in liberal arts courses. No right to election shall adhere to any student solely by reason of fulfillment of the minimum quality point ratio for election to membership in course. More specific information on election procedures and criteria can be obtained from the chapter president, or from the Associate Academic Dean. Phi Eta Sigma is a freshman academic honorary. Students must have a cumulative grade-point average of at least 3.5 at the close of any term during their first year. Omicron Delta Kappa. The Furman Circle of ODK is composed of senior men and women who have shown qualities of character, leadership, scholarship and service to the university and its constituents. Kappa Delta Pi is an honor society in education whose purpose is to recognize outstanding achievement among students enrolled in the Teacher Education Program. The Xi Epsilon Chapter was installed at Furman in 1977. Membership, also open to graduate students in education, is based on the overall academic record, performance in the Teacher Education Program and potential for significant contribution to education. 15 Pi Kappa Lambda is the national honor society in music. The Furman chapter, Gamma Beta, was granted its charter by the national Board of Regents in 1970. Each year in the second term, the faculty membership selects juniors and seniors whose cumulative work is outstanding in scholarly achievement and musicianship, the grade-point average being a minimum of 3.75. A student must be in residence at least four terms to be considered. Pi Mu Epsilon is a national honorary mathematics fraternity. Membership is open to students who have completed two years of mathematics with distinction and who meet other scholarly requirements. The organization extends invitations during the spring term with initiation in late April or early May. Who’s Who. An honorary for the all-around person, Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges recognizes students nominated from approximately 775 colleges and universities throughout the country. The local members are nominated by a student-faculty committee on the bases of scholarship, leadership, citizenship and service. Psi Chi is the national honor society for psychology majors. Candidates for membership are chosen on the basis of scholastic achievement. Chi Beta Phi is a national honorary scientific society for undergraduates. To be eligible, students must have a B average in at least 20 hours of science and/or math. Pi Gamma Mu is a national social science honor society. Its purpose is to promote interest in the social sciences and to provide a medium in which social science majors and professors may gather to discuss topics relevant to the field. Phi Sigma Iota is a language national honorary society recognizing outstanding ability and attainments in the study and teaching of languages. Members are the faculty and outstanding students of languages. Eta Sigma Phi is a national honorary fraternity with the purposes of promoting the study of Greek and Latin languages and cultures and recognizing outstanding achievement in the area among undergraduates. Quaternion. Each year a very limited number of junior and senior men are chosen to become members of the Quaternion Club, a self-perpetuating honorary organization founded in 1903. Membership is based on character, leadership, scholarship, promising ability, future usefulness and loyalty to Furman. The alumni or graduate chapter of Quaternion, which at present consists of approximately 350 men, takes an active part in the organization with meetings held in the Old College building beside the lake. Senior Order. Fifteen women are named in the spring of their junior year to this leader ship honor society founded in 1937. Besides serving as marshals and ushers for opening convocation, Senior Order members plan seminars of interest to the entire student body. Sigma Delta Pi is the National Collegiate Hispanic Honor Society. Its purpose is to promote Hispanic culture, language and literature and to recognize those who have achieved academic excellence in these areas. Invitations for membership are extended in the early spring, with initiation typically in April or May. All students who meet certain scholarly requirements (not just Spanish majors) are eligible for membership. Alpha Kappa Delta, the international sociology honor society, was chartered in May 1982. Furman is the first private college in South Carolina to be granted a chapter of AKD. Alpha Epsilon Delta is the international premedical honor society for students planning to enter medical, dental, osteopathic or veterinary school after graduation. Full membership is extended to students who have completed one-and-a half-years of college with both
16 overall and science grade-point averages of 3.0. Associate membership is available to incoming freshmen. Other honoraries at Furman include Lambda Pi Eta, Communication Studies; Omicron Delta Epsilon, Economics; Phi Alpha Theta, History; Phi Sigma Tau, Philosophy; Sigma Pi Sigma, Physics; and Sigma Tau Delta, English
Making Music Furman’s music program is varied; membership in ensembles is based on auditions. Furman Singers, organized in 1946, and since that time has become not only a beloved tradition at Furman, but also some of the university’s most outstanding ambassadors. Chamber Choir is a small, select ensemble. The 25 voices are chosen for superior musicianship, vocal ability and interest in chamber music. Furman Men’s Chorale and Women’s Chorale perform a wide variety of musical styles from choral classics to selections from musical theater. The Furman Men’s Chorale and Women’s Chorale is open to all Furman students by audition. The Furman band program is open to all students, including non-music majors. The Wind Ensemble is selected by audition and has performed at regional and state music conventions. Furman’s Marching Band, The Paladin Regiment, plays at all home football games and in exhibition at selected marching festivals. The Basketball Band provides popular music for home games. In addition are the Woodwind Ensemble, Clarinet Choir, Brass Ensemble, Percussion Ensemble, Symphonic Band, Concert Band and Chamber Winds. Jazz Studies is an emerging campus music program. The Jazz Ensemble performs a variety of classic and contemporary big band repertoire. There are also several Jazz Combos that emphasize jazz improvisation and composition. The Furman University Symphony Orchestra, composed of both music and non- music majors, is one of the major performing ensembles in the music department. It provides an opportunity for students to perform the great music of all periods. The orchestra gives five concerts a year and combines with the Furman choruses for special works.
The Written and Spoken Word Students who enjoy writing and journalism have many opportunities to be involved in campus publications or in broadcasting. Student media offices are located in the University Center. The Paladin, Furman’s student newspaper, is published on Friday, 22 times a year. Enjoying widespread readership throughout the university, it seeks to publicize information about university organizations and functions and provide an outlet for student opinion. Echo, a journal of culture and creativity founded in 1888, is published yearly as a medium of expression for the literary and artistic talents of Furman students. Staff membership is open to all interested persons. Furman’s yearbook, the Bonhomie, portrays life at the university through copy, layout, design and photography. Memberships include the South Carolina Press Association and the Columbia Scholastic Press Association. Additional staff members are welcome until February. WPLS-FM is an educational FM student-operated radio station with a broadcast studio located in the university center.
17 FU2 is Furman’s television channel, with opportunities for reporting, anchoring and production.
Fraternities and Sororities: Furman’s Own Social and service opportunities are offered through seven fraternities and eight sororities. The governing body of fraternities is the Inter-Fraternity Council. Although new students may not join fraternities their first term, the council schedules informational meetings or “smokers” in the fall. Interested students are urged to attend, so they can pursue membership in the organization best suited to their needs. The fraternities are, Kappa Alpha, Kappa Alpha Psi, Pi Kappa Phi, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Sigma Chi, Sigma Nu and Tau Kappa Epsilon. The eight women’s sororities—Alpha Delta Pi, Alpha Kappa Alpha, Chi Omega, Delta Delta Delta, Delta Gamma, Delta Sigma Theta, Kappa Delta and Kappa Kappa Gamma—offer opportunities for service, leadership, social activities and personal growth. The Furman Panhellenic, with representatives from each group, governs.
Community Service The Max and Trude Heller Service Corps is uniquely involved in Greenville and the neighboring counties. The program offers students the opportunity to participate as a volunteer in the following areas: adult programs, child enrichment, community concerns, exceptional children and adults, and after school programs. All students are encouraged to participate in any of the volunteer opportunities and are always invited to stop by the office in the University Center.
MAINSTAGE TALENT SHOWCASE SERIES Mainstage offers students with musical abilities or other talents the opportunity to perform in a professional setting. Mainstage showcases are held on weekends in Burgiss Theater or Watkins Room. The Tower Café series offers singer/songwriters the opportunity at Paladin Nites to perform in a smaller setting. Other performances are offered at the Paladin Nites programs or at other events throughout the year. Auditions are held in September. Please contact the Office of Student Activities and the University Center for more information.
PALADIN NITES Paladin Nites is Furman’s very own unique Friday night late night program. Occurring on five to six Fridays throughout the year from 8pm-1am in the University Center, Paladin Nites features comedians, hypnotists, game shows, interactive games, giveaways, movies, food, student talent, free stuff, and a whole lot of FUN! The night always ends with a breakfast bar, and there are always incredible surprises at each Paladin Nites program. For more information, please contact The office of Student Activities & the University Center or check out
Athletics Furman’s intercollegiate athletics program boasts a proud winning tradition. The women’s golf program has produced eight current LPGA players, including Hall of Famer’s Betsy King and Beth Daniel, and has finished in the top 20 nationally in two of the past
18 three seasons; the football team is annually one of the best in Divison IAA; the men’s and women’s soccer teams have dominated the Southern Conference in recent years; coach Paul Scarpa is the winningest active men’s tennis coach in America; the Lady Paladin tennis team has won 70 consecutive conference regular season matches dating back to 1999; and the overall women’s athletics program has been named the conference’s best for 12 of the last 14 years. About 15 percent of Furman students participate on men’s and women’s intercollegiate athletics teams. But rooting for Paladin teams is only part of the excitement of Furman athletics. Well over half the student body—as well as a few professors and staff—participate in the many different activities sponsored by the strong intramural and recreational sports programs.
Recreational Sports The Recreational Sports Department is composed of the intramural sports and club sports programs. Intramural sports offer separate activities for men and women; in addition, men and women participate together in such sports as softball and volleyball. The club sports program offers students the opportunity to compete against other universities in fencing, lacrosse, team handball, rugby, swimming, weightlifting, volleyball, and equestrian.
Religious Organizations Religious Council is the coordinating body of all religious organizations and the clearing house for scheduling religious functions. Religious Council membership includes representatives from each religious group, the Secretary of Religious Affairs of AFS and the chaplains. Campus religious organizations include: Baptist Collegiate Ministry, Canterbury (Episcopal), Clubhouse, Cooperative Student Fellowship, Exploration of Vocation and Ministry, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Gospel Ensemble, Habitat for Humanity, Interfaith@furman, Inter-Varsity Christian Fellowship, Koinonia, Lutheran Student Association, Mere Christianity Forum, Muslim Student Association, Newman Fellowship (Roman Catholic), Orthodox Christian Fellowship, Presbyterian Westminster Fellowship, Reformed University Fellowship, Wesley Fellowship (United Methodist) and Young Life.
Other OrganizAtions Many departments have clubs and organizations for majors and other interested students. The Arts Students League is an organization whose goals are to stimulate dialogue and interest in the visual arts among the university community through student-faculty discussions, faculty lectures, visiting artists, exhibitions, field trips and social events. ASL members exhibit their works twice yearly, at the end of the fall and spring terms, and assist with publicizing, organizing and hanging the senior and year-end student shows. Beta Chi attempts to expand student knowledge, stimulate independent interest and establish a forum for the expression of student ideas within the realm of the biological sci ences at Furman. Some of its activities are field trips, guest speakers and service projects. The club is in charge of some display cases in Plyler Hall; it also plays host to many guests of the biology department. The Furman University Outdoors Club attempts to schedule outdoor activities
19 each weekend and encourages both novice and experienced participants. The program includes rock climbing, backpacking, spelunking, cross country skiing, canoeing, rafting and hang gliding. The club owns equipment for most activities, and can obtain group rates for others. A membership fee is used for maintenance of equipment, group rentals and transportation. The Danzers are a group of 14–20 female students chosen to perform modern dance routines at football and basketball halftimes. Tryouts are held at the beginning of fall and spring terms. The Student League for Black Culture (SLBC) was founded to develop black consciousness and improve communication between black students and the university. Its purposes are to promote and encourage awareness of black culture, to enhance the social atmosphere of the university with improved black-oriented outlets, and to establish effective liaisons between Furman and the black community of Greenville. SLBC observes an annual Black History Month. The Army ROTC program (also known as the Department of Military Science) offers students unsurpassed leadership and adventure training opportunities. Courses, taught by United States Army officers, cover leadership techniques, military history and foreign policy making; Labs, held once or twice a week depending on the subject, focus on practical applications of leadership lessons taught in the classroom. Enrollment in military science courses entails no obligation during the freshman and sophomore years. Scholarships covering tuition, books and fees and paying a monthly stipend are available. For more information, contact the military science department located in the Lay Physical Activities Center. The producing arm of the Department of Drama, Furman Theatre, presents three major productions a year, mostly in The Playhouse, occasionally in McAlister Auditorium or other locations. Participation, on stage and backstage, is open to all interested Furman students. Deciding which organizations to join is often a difficult decision. Before joining any group, give yourself time to adjust to college life and learn what types of opportunities are available to you. Once you have made a commitment to become actively involved, try to honor it. However, keep in mind that you chose Furman for academic reasons and your classroom studies are most important. Successful organizations understand that academics come first—not just for freshmen, but for all students.
20 UNIVERSITY HOUSING 2007-08 Staff
Boyd Yarbrough Director Jason Cassidy Assistant Director Kimberly Dressler Lakeside Housing Area Coordinator TBA South Housing Area Coordinator Edward Young North Village Area Coordinator Linda Sulek Housing Services Manager North Village Jim Braziel Housing Services Manager Lakeside and South Housing Robbie Giles Administrative Assistant Teresa Ponder Department Assistant Rod Kelley Engaged Living Fellow
The University Housing Office is located in the Estridge Commons Building at North Village. phone: 864.294.2092 fax: 864.294.3508 www.furman.edu/housing
OLD FURMAN CAMPUS when located downtown
21 RESIDENT ASSISTANTS LAKESIDE HOUSING 2007-2008
Assistant Area Coordinator Christina Bryant JUD APT 4462
Gambrell Area Room Phone Lindsey Shane Gambrell 100 GAM 119 4707 Freshman Female Jessica Erdmann Gambrell 200 GAM APT 4771 Freshman Female Lauren Broderick Gambrell 300 GAM 315 4739 Freshman Female Peter Peckarsky Gambrell 400 GAM 415 4760 Freshman Male Chiles Area Room Phone Brian Moore Chiles Base CHI APT 4690 Freshman Male Stephen Meyer Chiles 100 CHI 114 4654 Freshman Male Phillip Garrott Chiles 200 CHI 219 4673 Freshman Male Katie Fairman Chiles 300 CHI 314 4684 Freshman Female Haynsworth Area Room Phone Jenny Beakley Haynsworth Base HAY APT 4634 Freshman Female Laura Estep Haynsworth 100 HAY 167 4609 Freshman Female Katie Gaines Haynsworth 200 HAY 267 4619 Freshman Female Amanda Evans Haynsworth 300 HAY 367 4629 Freshman Female Ramsay Area Room Phone Holly Parks Ramsay 100 RAM APT 4504 Upperclass Female Ryan Devens Ramsay 200 RAM 249 4477 Freshman Male Kelly Schutz Ramsay 300 RAM 349 4487 Freshman Female Beth Ann Ross Ramsay 400 RAM 449 4497 Freshman Female Judson Area Room Phone Chris Turlington Judson 200 JUD 242 4419 Upperclass Male Ambra Yarbrough Judson 300 JUD 336 4432 ADPi Hall Hannah Visser Judson 400 JUD 432 4449 Freshman Female Townes Area Room Phone MacKay Lee Townes 100 TOW APT 4547 Sigma Chi Hall Elizabeth Stell Townes 200 TOW 219 4521 KKG Hall Roxanne Livingston Townes 300 TOW 319 4531 DG Hall Allison Heldreth Townes 400 TOW 419 4541 Chi Omega Hall McBee Area Room Phone Sarah Van Gent McBee Base MCB APT 4590 Upperclass Female Stephanie Williams McBee 100 MCB 105 4563 Upperclass Female David Griese McBee 200 MCB 205 4573 Upperclass Male Ruth Sills McBee 300 MCB 305 4583 Upperclass Female
Area Coordinator for Lakeside Housing: Kimberly Dressler Judson RA Office Phone: 294-2069
22 RESIDENT ASSISTANTS South Housing 2007-2008
Assistant Area Coordinator Nick Holsinger POT APT 4069
Poteat Area Room Phone Brett Rayl Poteat Base POT 005 4005 Engaged Living Corey Gheesling Poteat 100 POT 111 4019 Engaged Living Jacqui Pratt Poteat 200 POT 208 4041 Engaged Living Taylor Inman Poteat 300 POT 308 4058 Engaged Living Stu Cook AD Hall AD 109 4080 Freshman Male Geer Area Room Phone Alastair Hay Geer Base GER 004 4091 Pi Kapp Hall Alex Klaes Geer 100 & BC GER 108 4107 Upperclass Male & KA Hall Katie Brasher Geer 200 GER 208 4133 Upperclass Female Megan Butler Geer 300 GER 308 4150 Tri-Delt Hall Manly Area Room Phone Ian Miller Manly Base MAN 010 4181 Upperclass Male & Sigma Nu Lonnie Doles Manly 100 MAN 117 4210 Upperclass Male & SAE Hall Marissa Coffers Manly 200 MAN 209 4227 KD Hall McGlothlin Area Room Phone Sarah Crane McGlothlin Base MCG 010 4250 Freshman Female James Yawn McGlothlin 100 MCG 117 4275 Freshman Male Lane Salter McGlothlin 200 MCG 208 4291 Freshman Female Blackwell Area Room Phone David Flores Blackwell Base BLK 006 4312 Freshman Male Charles Davis Blackwell 100S BLK 105 4325 Freshman Male Ansley Wales Blackwell 100N BLK 119 4339 Freshman Female Zach Scarberry Blackwell 200S BLK 205 4352 Freshman Male Lindsey Pore Blackwell 200N BLK 221 4368 Freshman Female Trey Closson Blackwell 300S BLK 305 4378 Freshman Male Leah Higgins Blackwell 300N BLK 314 4387 Freshman Female
Area Coordinator for South Housing: TBA Engaged Living Fellow: Rod Kelley Poteat RA Office Phone: 294-2964 Office Phone: 294-2092
23 RESIDENT ASSISTANTS NORTH VILLAGE 2007-2008
Assistant Area Coordinator Melissa Mabry NV J 208 5139
Area Room Phone
Christan Williams Building A NV A 103 4903
Kerianne Springer Building B NV B 103 4925
Josh King Building C NV C 103 4948
Rosemary Plagens Building D NV D 103 4972
Jodi Schneidewind Building E NV E 103 4996
Wes Donaldson Building F NV F 103 5021
Shameera Punjani Building G NV G 103 5052
Stephanie Grundmann Building H NV H 103 5076
Brandon Anderson Building I NV I 103 5101
Evan Dingle Building J NV J 104 5130
Adam Tenke Building K NV K 103 5149
Sara McCord Bell Tower Shack 4803
Area Coordinator for North Village: Eric Fisher Office Phone: 294-2092
24 FRESHMAN ADVISORS & RA ROOMMATES Lakeside Housing (2007-2008) Assistant Area Coordinator Christina Bryant JUD APT 4462 Gambrell Position Area Room Phone Sara Boyd FRAD Gambrell 100 GAM 109 4702 Freshman Female Rebecca Vickers FRAD Gambrell 100 GAM 109 4702 Freshman Female Sarah Pelicano FRAR Gambrell 100 GAM 119 4707 Freshman Female Laura Armstrong FRAR Gambrell 200 GAM APT 4771 Freshman Female Morgan Nettles FRAR Gambrell 200 GAM APT 4771 Freshman Female Christian Broyhill FRAD Gambrell 200 GAM 208 4716 Freshman Female Anna Burnette FRAD Gambrell 200 GAM 208 4716 Freshman Female Jo Cauley FRAD Gambrell 300 GAM 308 4733 Freshman Female Taylor Holmes FRAD Gambrell 300 GAM 308 4733 Freshman Female Maddie Batlas FRAR Gambrell 300 GAM 315 4739 Freshman Female Scott Buono FRAD Gambrell 400 GAM 408 4754 Freshman Male Tyler Jarratt FRAD Gambrell 400 GAM 408 4754 Freshman Male Chad Miller FRAR Gambrell 400 GAM 415 4760 Freshman Male Chiles Position Area Room Phone John Dawson FRAR Chiles Base CHI APT 4690 Freshman Male Calvin Armerding FRAD Chiles Base CHI 10 4642 Freshman Male Tommy Robinson FRAD Chiles Base CHI 10 4642 Freshman Male T.J. Fleming FRAD Chiles 100 CHI 108 4650 Freshman Male Andy Stewart FRAD Chiles 100 CHI 108 4650 Freshman Male Luke Howerter FRAR Chiles 100 CHI 114 4654 Freshman Male Will Whitson FRAD Chiles 200 CHI 208 4665 Freshman Male Hunter Whitworth FRAD Chiles 200 CHI 208 4665 Freshman Male Riley Kross FRAR Chiles 200 CHI 219 4673 Freshman Male Jessica Jantzi FRAD Chiles 300 CHI 308 4680 Freshman Female TBA FRAD Chiles 300 CHI 308 4680 Freshman Female Megan Milcinovic FRAR Chiles 300 CHI 314 4684 Freshman Female Haynsworth Position Area Room Phone Cara Morgan FRAR Haynsworth Base HAY APT 4634 Freshman Female TBA FRAR Haynsworth Base HAY APT 4634 Freshman Female MargaretElliott Czentnar FRAD Haynsworth Base HAY 69 4602 Freshman Female Margaret Dial FRAD Haynsworth Base HAY 69 4602 Freshman Female Chelsea Garber FRAR Haynsworth 100 HAY 167 4609 Freshman Female Lindley Cone FRAD Haynsworth 100 HAY 169 4611 Freshman Female Elizabeth Pickren FRAD Haynsworth 100 HAY 169 4611 Freshman Female Sam Donner FRAR Haynsworth 200 HAY 267 4619 Freshman Female Alison Pryor FRAD Haynsworth 200 HAY 269 4621 Freshman Female Juliet Stone FRAD Haynsworth 200 HAY 269 4621 Freshman Female Lisa Meyer FRAR Haynsworth 300 HAY 367 4629 Freshman Female Brenai Bell FRAD Haynsworth 300 HAY 369 4631 Freshman Female Clarissa Graham FRAD Haynsworth 300 HAY 369 4631 Freshman Female
25 Ramsay Position Area Room Phone Joel Smith FRAD Ramsay 200 RAM 247 4475 Freshman Male Andrew Trull FRAD Ramsay 200 RAM 247 4475 Freshman Male Jonathan Teitloff FRAR Ramsay 200 RAM 249 4477 Freshman Male Ruthie Rowell FRAD Ramsay 300 RAM 347 4485 Freshman Female Mary Beth Smith FRAD Ramsay 300 RAM 347 4485 Freshman Female Katie Conyers FRAR Ramsay 300 RAM 349 4487 Freshman Female Keeley Brooks FRAD Ramsay 400 RAM 447 4495 Freshman Female Jaycelyn Holland FRAD Ramsay 400 RAM 447 4495 Freshman Female Julia Gatten FRAR Ramsay 400 RAM 449 4497 Freshman Female
Judson Position Area Room Phone Jennifer Griffin FRAD Judson 400 JUD 430 4447 Freshman Female Teddi Taylor FRAD Judson 400 JUD 430 4447 Freshman Female Hillary Kies FRAR Judson 400 JUD 432 4449 Freshman Female Area Coordinator for Lakeside Housing: Kimberly Dressler
FRESHMAN ADVISORS & RA ROOMMATES South Housing (2007-2008) Assistant Area Coordinator Nick Holsinger POT APT 4069 Poteat Position Area Room Phone Michael Bingham FRAD Poteat Base POT APT 4069 Engaged Living Addison Howard FRAD Poteat Base POT APT 4069 Engaged Living Daniel Paulk FRAD Poteat Base POT APT 4069 Engaged Living Nathan Guinn FRAD Poteat Base POT 2 4002 Freshman Male Andy Taylor FRAD Poteat Base POT 2 4002 Freshman Male Beamer Carr FRAR Poteat Base POT 5 4005 Freshman Male Jeff Hennessy FRAR Poteat 100 POT 111 4019 Freshman Male Nick Leitner FRAD Poteat 100 POT 120 4028 Freshman Male Kyle Mensing FRAD Poteat 100 POT 120 4028 Freshman Male Elizabeth Wilkes FRAR Poteat 200 POT 208 4041 Freshman Female Jessie Gomez FRAD Poteat 200 POT 211 4044 Freshman Female Hannah Johnson FRAD Poteat 200 POT 211 4044 Freshman Female Lindsay Owens FRAR Poteat 300 POT 308 4058 Freshman Female Britt Carr FRAD Poteat 300 POT 311 4061 Freshman Female Mollie Lambert FRAD Poteat 300 POT 311 4061 Freshman Female Ajay Grayson FRAD AD Hall AD 109 4080 Freshman Male Tyler Harrison FRAD AD Hall AD 109 4080 Freshman Male McGlothlin Position Area Room Phone Libby Kirk FRAR McGlothlin Base MCG 10 4250 Freshman Female Becky Harlan FRAD McGlothlin Base MCG 12 4252 Freshman Female Emily Patterson FRAD McGlothlin Base MCG 12 4252 Freshman Female Dustin Gourdin FRAR McGlothlin 100 MCG 117 4275 Freshman Male Corey Hopkins FRAD McGlothlin 100 MCG 120 4278 Freshman Male
26 Ian Murdoch FRAD McGlothlin 100 MCG 120 4278 Freshman Male Becca Foehring FRAR McGlothlin 200 MCG 208 4291 Freshman Female April Andrew FRAD McGlothlin 200 MCG 210 4294 Freshman Female Ashton Hibbs FRAD McGlothlin 200 MCG 210 4294 Freshman Female Blackwell Position Area Room Phone Justin Collins FRAD Blackwell Base BLK 4 4310 Freshman Male TBA FRAD Blackwell Base BLK 4 4310 Freshman Male Ben Gramling FRAR Blackwell Base BLK 6 4312 Freshman Male Jonathan Cote FRAR Blackwell 100S BLK 105 4325 Freshman Male Michael Bailey FRAD Blackwell 100S BLK 106 4326 Freshman Male Ramon Dawson FRAD Blackwell 100S BLK 106 4326 Freshman Male Meg Albea FRAR Blackwell 100N BLK 119 4339 Freshman Female Katy MacDonald FRAD Blackwell 100N BLK 120 4340 Freshman Female Courtney McGehee FRAD Blackwell 100N BLK 120 4340 Freshman Female David Gill FRAR Blackwell 200S BLK 205 4352 Freshman Male Christian Ayers FRAD Blackwell 200S BLK 210 4357 Freshman Male Nathan Epps FRAD Blackwell 200S BLK 210 4357 Freshman Male Sara Foster-Fabiano FRAD Blackwell 200N BLK 214 4361 Freshman Female Kayla Wolfe FRAD Blackwell 200N BLK 214 4361 Freshman Female Allie Kodrzycki FRAR Blackwell 200N BLK 221 4368 Freshman Female Wesley Sprewell FRAR Blackwell 300S BLK 305 4378 Freshman Male Barrett Bowdre FRAD Blackwell 300S BLK 310 4383 Freshman Mal Jackson Briggs FRAD Blackwell 300S BLK 310 4383 Freshman Male Natalie Gruenke FRAR Blackwell 300N BLK 314 4387 Freshman Female Emily Dean FRAD Blackwell 300N BLK 321 4394 Freshman Female Allison Wehrung FRAD Blackwell 300N BLK 321 4394 Freshman Female
Area Coordinator for South Housing: TBA Engaged Living Fellow: Rod Kelley
EMERGENCY NUMBERS Public Safety ...... 2111/2112 Health Services...... 2180/2181
RESIDENCE HALLS Poteat RA Office ...... 2964 Judson RA Office...... 2069 North Village Office ...... 2700 North Village Office (weekends)...... 864.414.3533 Jim Braziel, Housing Services Manager ...... 2092 Jason Cassidy, Assistant Director ...... 2092 Kimberly Dressler, Area Coordinator (Quinn House)...... 2092 Rod Kelley, Engaged Living Fellow...... 2092 Linda Sulek, North Village Area Manager ...... 2092 Edward Young, Area Coordinator (Rock House)...... 2092
27 SERVICES Because your residence hall or apartment is more than simply a place to sleep, we offer the following services to make life more comfortable: Bulletin Boards: Bulletin boards or grip-a-strips are located throughout university housing for the purpose of communicating information from the university to residents. Organizations not directly related to Furman must obtain permission from the University Housing Office. Only University Housing staff may remove information. Daniel Lounge and Judson Game Room: Daniel Lounge (Recreation Room) is located between Poteat and McGlothlin halls and Judson Game Room is located in the basement of Judson Hall. Both can be reserved for organization meetings by submitting a request at the Housing Web site. Ice Machines: Ice machines are for the use of resident students only and are located in the following areas: Geer study room, Blackwell basement, 200 level laundry rooms in North Village buildings A,E,H,K and Judson Game Room. Laundry Rooms: Laundry rooms are available throughout university housing and residents have unlimited use during the academic year. Ironing boards are also provided in the residence halls. Should you encounter a problem with a washer or dryer, please submit a work order at www.furman.edu/housing. Lost and Found: Any items lost or found should be reported to Public Safety. If you have missing personal property, file a report with Public Safety at extension 2111. To prevent theft, your room should be locked at all times. Public Safety will dispose of items not claimed within 90 days. The university cannot accept responsibility for items left behind in rooms or apartments when Housing officially closes. Ramsay and Townes Parlors: The parlors, located in the center of the lakeside complex, can be reserved by student groups. Beginning at 10:00 p.m., the parlors are open throughout the night for men and women to study. Quiet should be maintained during this time. Reservations for the parlors must be made by submitting a request at the Housing Web site. Reservations for an academic year can be made as early as May 1 of the previous year. Recycling: Because the university realizes that recycling is vital to protecting the environment, residents are urged to do their part in recycling efforts. Recycling containers are clearly marked and can be found throughout university housing. Please recycle in the appropriate containers. Garbage which cannot be recycled must be taken to the designated trash rooms in each hall or to the outside dumpsters near each hall and North Village apartment building. Improper disposal of garbage results in a $25 minimum assessment. Resident Assistant Offices: The Poteat, Judson and North Village Resident Assistant offices are staffed by Resident Assistants 9 a.m.–midnight, Sunday–Saturday. The NV RA office is closed from Friday at 3 p.m. to Monday at 9 a.m., but RAs are on-call and can be reached at 414-3533. The staff members provide information and services to resident students during those hours. Room Lock-Out: There is a charge of $1 per lock-out during normal office hours. After midnight weekdays and 2 a.m. on weekends, your Resident Assistant can unlock your door. A $5 fee per lock-out is charged at those times. ONLY CASH WILL BE ACCEPTED. Study Rooms: Study rooms are located in the basements of Townes, Poteat and Geer. Food is allowed in the study areas. However, students are required to remove all personal belongings, such as food and books, when they leave a study area for more than one
28 hour. Quiet should be maintained at all times in study areas. All study rooms are open to males and females 24 hours each day. Ramsay and Townes parlors are set aside for study at all times meetings are not scheduled. A computer room with four terminals is located in the North Village Community Center (Bldg. J) and is accessible during the building’s hours of operation. The room will be accessible to North Village residents only. Telephones: Every room is equipped with an outlet (jack) for phone hookup and has a specific telephone number with local service included in the room charge. Long-distance calls may be made using a calling card or by making a collect call. While most students use cell phones, students are encouraged to bring their own phones (one per room) of the true touch-tone type. Questions about telephones at Furman should be directed to Telephone Services at extension 2000. Vending Machines: Vending machines providing soft drinks, candy, juices, and pastries are located throughout university housing. If you lose money in a machine due to malfunction, contact Judy Dean in Dining Services.
Maintenance Construction: Making architectural changes to a room (such as building shelves, paneling walls, wallpapering walls, installing screen doors, altering lighting or other electrical features, attaching mirrors to walls or doors, etc.) is prohibited. Students may not construct their own lofts or any other form of alternative bedding (see loft policy below). Damages: Residents are responsible for damages to university property. Therefore, riding skateboards or bicycles, rollerblading, hitting or bouncing any kind of ball, throwing frisbees, and/or committing disruptive acts in university housing are prohibited. Damage to community property such as restrooms, hallways, lobbies, fire equipment, phone booths, laundry rooms, exterior lighting or exit signs will be the responsibility of all resident students in that particular area. Personal room damage and unclaimed community charges will be assessed to students’ accounts. Damage claimed by a student or students in a community area will be collected as an assessment. Needed repairs are to be reported to the Housing Office online at
29 the missing items. Waterbeds and forms of alternative bedding other than the lofts mentioned above are prohibited. Painting and Patching: Only university-employed painters are authorized to paint student rooms or apartments. Rooms will be painted on a rotating basis unless extensive wear requires earlier painting. Rooms will not be painted just to change the color. All paint- related requests should be referred to the Housing Services Manager. Students should not apply tape, contact paper or borders to painted surfaces as the removal will damage these surfaces. Plasti-tac or similar wall adhesive products should be used within the residence halls. North Village residents are restricted to using steel t-pins for hanging wall decor; these will be provided by the NV Resident Assistants in limited quantities. Use of double-sided foam tape, nails, screws, hooks, or other adhesive products on ANY surface are prohibited. Residents will be assessed for excessive damage to painted surfaces and should not attempt to repair any holes in walls or doors themselves. Repairs: Residents are responsible for reporting damages as they occur by using the maintenance request form found at
POLiCIES Consolidation Authority: The university reserves the right to require single occupants of double or triple rooms to change rooms so that the housing needs of others can be better met. Early Arrival Policy: During the summer, university housing is usually filled to capacity. Since the time allotted to prepare buildings for the opening of school is limited, early arrivals must be kept to a minimum. Only groups whose functions require arriving early and whose leaders make prior arrangements are allowed to do so. Any group or individual who needs to move in early must submit an Early Arrival Request Form at
30 potentially hazardous situations within university housing areas. Students will be notified regarding hazards, will be sanctioned for the violation, and will be given 24 hours to correct the hazard. Please see additional policies on pages 40-41. Housing Assignments: Detailed policies and procedures are available on-line at
31 damage or other unfortunate occurrences does not become a responsibility of the university. All residents are required to remove all personal belongings when vacating their housing space by the official deadline. The university cannot be held responsible for any items left after check out. Roofs: Persons are not permitted on the roofs or ledges of any university housing facility. Sitting in open windowsills is also prohibited. Students who violate this policy will be assessed $25. Room Changes: All room changes must be approved by the Assistant Director of University Housing. If a student changes rooms prior to such approval, a $75 fine will be assessed. Keys to previously occupied housing assignment must be returned by the date indicated on the room change authorization form. Room Entry and Search: The university reserves the right to enter and/or search a student’s room when there is reason to believe an emergency exists, a university or residence hall violation is occurring, the well-being of the occupant or other students is at stake, or for purposes of maintenance. In the case of suspected criminal violations to be adjudicated outside of the Furman University judicial system, searches will be made only as authorized by legal search warrants. In the case of suspected university regulation infractions, evidence produced during a room search (without a legal search warrant) may be used in university judicial proceedings. Student staff members do not thoroughly search rooms without approval from a full-time university official. They are, however, allowed to open closets (for the purpose of a visual search only), to look under beds and to open and remove items from refrigerators and coolers. A university staff member may enter each room during a fire alarm or drill to make sure that the residents have evacuated the building. Room Inventory: When you check into your room or apartment, you must review and sign the completed room inventory card. If you move out of a room for any reason, it is your responsibility to have the room inventoried in accordance with the announced guidelines. Proper checkout consists of having the room inventoried and returning the room keys. Disregarding any part of the checkout procedures will result in a $75 assessment. When improper checkout consists of failing to vacate one’s room and building by the official checkout deadline, the student will be assessed a minimum of $200. Schedule: University housing opens at 2 p.m. the day before registration for winter and spring terms. Nongraduating residents may remain in the halls at the end of the term for 24 hours after their last scheduled examination, or until the halls close, whichever is earlier. Room accommodations are provided to graduating seniors until 5 p.m. of the day following graduation exercises. When university housing officially closes during the academic year, a $200 fine will be assessed to those who have not vacated campus housing by the designated deadline. When a student must gain entry into his or her room while the residence halls are officially closed (for other than an emergency situation), a $25 charge will be assessed. Please refer to the official academic calendar for closing dates. Students are responsible for making travel plans in advance so that they can be out by these times. Thermostats and Smoke Detectors: Most student rooms are equipped with thermostats for temperature control and smoke detectors for fire safety. Such equipment can be easily damaged if those without proper training tamper with it. To avoid assessments associated with damaging and/or tampering with such equipment, either accidentally or intentionally, students should call the appropriate officials when problems occur.
32 Thermostat problems should be reported through the maintenance request form online at
NOTE: Failure to abide by any of the University Housing Policies will result in judicial action.
33 UNIVERSITY REGULATIONS
THE UNIVERSITY’S RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES As a private institution, Furman University reserves the right to refuse re-enrollment to a student whose personal or academic adjustment has been unsatisfactory. Because enrollment for each college term is legally a separate contract, acceptance for one term does not necessarily imply acceptance for succeeding terms. Students are expected to recognize the right and obligation of the university administration to establish and enforce policies which it believes to be in the best interest of the community as a whole. The university reserves the right to amend its rules, policies and procedures at any time. Guidelines for decision-making in this area are on file in the Office of Student Services.
RESPONSIBILITIES Each educational institution has a responsibility to provide an environment which is conducive to freedom to learn on the part of its students. In order to provide such conditions, Furman University has developed policies and procedures designed to safeguard this freedom. Each student has the right to expect from college officials nondiscriminatory treatment without regard to race, creed, gender, religion, sexual orientation, national origin or political belief. Students are guaranteed freedom of inquiry and expression. Special interest groups are free to organize according to regulations in the constitution of the Association of Furman Students. Students are guaranteed the right of peaceful assembly to the extent that such does not interfere with the educational processes, and is not in conflict with federal, state or local laws or Furman regulations. Each student has a right to expect that all records pertaining to his/her association with the university shall be confidential according to requirements of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, which states that each student is guaranteed an opportunity for a hearing to challenge the accuracy of information contained in any file or record to which he/she has access. A request for a hearing should be made to the Vice President for Student Services. Students identified as being in violation of college rules and regulations are guaranteed the right to be dealt with according to procedures designed to guarantee fundamental fairness, listed in the Code of Student Conduct.
Each student has a responsibility to respect the rights of every other student and to support the right of Furman University to establish institutional standards designed to achieve its goals and objectives.
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY Every student is responsible for knowing and observing the university’s policy on academic integrity which is found in the Administrative Policies section of this handbook. Questions regarding matters of academic integrity or the academic appeals process should be discussed with a faculty member or administrator. As outlined in the policy,
34 “Honesty within our academic community is not simply a matter of rules and procedures; it is an opportunity to put personal responsibility and integrity into action. When students accept the implicit bonds of trust within an academic community, they liberate themselves to pursue their academic goals in an atmosphere of mutual confidence and respect.”
Disciplinary Processes PHILOSOPHY OF REGULATIONS Any student, faculty member or administrator may initiate any revision of, additions to and deletions from individual and group conduct regulations. Recommendations may be submitted to the Student Services Committee for advice and counsel. The Vice President for Student Services will forward to the President of the university any recommendations made by the committee. The university is not a sanctuary where students or student groups may escape the responsibilities imposed by law upon all citizens. The university does not condone the violation or attempted violation of federal, state or local law. Disciplinary action may be taken on the basis of any conduct, on or off campus, which poses a threat to persons or property . Alleged violations may be referred to the appropriate criminal court and, if the conduct in question also appears to violate any university regulations, to the appropriate university official, national office or judicial body.
ADJUDICATION OF CASES 1. Individual conduct regulations are adjudicated by the Vice President for Student Services, an appointed representative, or the Discipline Committee depending upon the plea entered by the accused. 2. Group conduct regulations are adjudicated by the Vice President for Student Services or an appointed representative. 3. Housing policies are adjudicated by the Director of University Housing or an appointed representative. 4. Traffic regulations are adjudicated by the Traffic Board. 5. Academic irregularities are adjudicated by the Office of Academic Affairs (see Academic Dishonesty policy under Administrative Policies section). 6. Cultural Life Program regulations are adjudicated by the Assistant and Associate Academic Dean (see Cultural Life Policy under Administrative Policies section).
Behavioral Intervention (Amnesty Policy) In response to the abuse of alcohol and other drugs, the University strives to maintain a balance between student support and accountability. While it believes strongly in addressing student health concerns directly and confronting dangerous behaviors, the University also encourages students to seek help in situations where a student’s health is endangered. The University’s first priority in these cases is to encourage student safety, and believes it is important for students to receive both immediate attention in dangerous situations as well as follow-up support to encourage more healthy behaviors. 1. Students who receive medical attention as a result of dangerous behaviors, such as but not limited to alcohol and/or other drug abuse, will be granted amnesty from the University’s adjudication process, required to meet with a Behavioral Intervention Committee (BIC) member, and given an opportunity to comply with education-related
35 recommendations. These incidents must have been reported to University officials, such as Student Services, University Housing, Public Safety, Counseling Center, or Health Services. 2. Students who obtain medical attention for their peer(s) as a result of dangerous behaviors will also be granted amnesty from the University’s adjudication process, may be required to meet with a Behavioral Intervention Committee (BIC) member, and given an opportunity to comply with education-related recommendations. 3. At this meeting, the BIC member will have a conversation intended to support student development through educational means and will recommend a specific course of action for that student to avoid being charged with disorderly conduct. 4. This course of action may include notifying parents, attending an alcohol education program, or any other recommendation deemed appropriate by the BIC member. Should the student follow through appropriately, such a meeting will not be a part of their judicial record, rather a “for information only” (FIO) record. Students who fail or refuse to follow through with these recommendations may be charged with disorderly conduct and be adjudicated through the University’s judicial process. 5. Students found responsible for violating policies for which they were previously granted amnesty, will be adjudicated for those violations. In addition, the FIO record will then become part of the judicial record. 6. This amnesty policy only applies to University policies and cannot negate any criminal charges.
ADJUDICATION PROCESS (for alleged violations of Individual Con- duct Regulations) 1. Disciplinary action may be taken on the basis of any conduct, on or off campus, which poses a threat to persons or property within the institutional community. 2. The responsibility for the investigative work necessary to substantiate a charge begins with the person(s) reporting the alleged violation, and is continued in cooperation with the Office of Student Services, Public Safety or others as appropriate. Regardless of who hears the case, the investigative work necessary to substantiate the charge(s) will not be the direct responsibility of the Vice President for Student Services, an appointed representative or the Discipline Committee, although in each case the option to investigate is guaranteed. 3. If a plea of responsible is entered by the person being charged after a preliminary reading of the charge(s), the person will exercise the option of having the Vice President for Student Services, an appointed representative or the Discipline Committee adjudicate the case. 4. If a plea of not responsible is entered by the person being charged after a preliminary reading of the charge(s) by the Vice President for Student Services, the case will be referred to the Discipline Committee for adjudication and the person will not have the option of choosing anyone else to adjudicate the case. 5. If, in the judgment of the Vice President for Student Services, it is in the best interest of the person being charged and the university for the Discipline Committee to hear a case, no alternative process will be offered. 6. If an individual conduct violation occurs at a time when, in the judgment of the chair, the Discipline Committee cannot meet, the Vice President for Student Services or an appointed representative will adjudicate the case regardless of the plea entered.
36 HEARING PROCEDURES 1. The student will be given at least 48 hours to prepare for the hearing. 2. The student being charged as well as the student bringing charges has the right to be assisted by an advisor of his/her choice (member of university community) with the exception that the Vice President for Student Services and the Discipline Committee reserve the right to prohibit attorneys from attending judicial hearings. 3. The student may speak on his/her behalf and may present supporting evidence and witnesses. The student may also hear and question adverse witnesses. 4. The student will be presented all evidence against him/her. 5. In cases involving Individual Conduct Regulations, the student being charged as well as the student bringing charges may appeal to the Vice President for Student Services. A decision rendered by the Vice President for Student Services or the Discipline Committee may be appealed to the President of the university. The appeal must be written and submitted within 48 hours after receiving the decision in the case. The decision of the Vice President for Student Services or the President will be final. 6. A tape recording of a Discipline Committee hearing will be made for use only in the case of appeal and will remain as property of the university. At the end of a two year period, tapes will be destroyed.
ADJUDICATION OF HOUSING CASES Every student is responsible for knowing and observing the housing policies governing conduct. These statements are the terms and conditions for occupancy in Furman University housing. Students found to be in violation will be charged and a hearing will be conducted by a housing staff member. The range of penalties includes but is not limited to: 1. Reprimand 2. Fine of not more than $500 3. Work/service hours 4. Restitution 5. Participation in a workshop, seminar or other activity of an educational nature 6. Housing probation 7. Withdrawal from university housing 8. Expulsion from university housing 9. Withdrawal from the university Students should remember that the college judiciary operates within the boundaries of fundamental fairness and not criminal and civil rules of due process.
INDIVIDUAL CONDUCT REGULATIONS I. Alcoholic Beverages The ban on alcoholic beverages in the campus residential and educational facilities reflects the reality that too many college students, often legally and underage, drink to excess. Such alcohol abuse can lead to violence, sexual assaults, accidents, vandalism, false fire alarms and other inappropriate and dangerous behavior. In a Carnegie Foundation survey, college presidents cited student alcohol abuse as the foremost campus problem, the cause of rising legal liabilities and associated expenses, and the precipitant for numerous tragic deaths. Furman’s alcohol policy, therefore, grows out of the university’s commitment
37 to maintain a campus environment that supports the educational program and promotes the general welfare of the university community. The possession and or use of alcoholic beverages is prohibited in all campus locations except as listed below. Alcohol containers may be deemed as evidence of consumption and are prohibited. This includes, but is not limited to, bongs and funnels. Consumption of alcoholic beverages by students 21 and over will be permitted for University approved catered or special group events at the following facilities: 1. Cherrydale Alumni House; 2. Timmons Arena; 3. Furman University Golf Course; and 4. Younts Conference Center.
The minimum sanction for violations of the policy on alcoholic beverages shall be a $100 assessment and alcohol education. A letter will be sent home to parents or guardians. All local, state and federal laws will be enforced and could result in an arrest as well as on campus disciplinary action.
II. Animals in Campus Housing 1. No animals may be kept in or near university housing for any length of time. Keeping a pet for a friend or having a friend visit with a pet for any length of time is prohibited. Fish are allowed; however, the container size must be less than 10 gallons. The resident determined to be responsible for the animal is subject to a $300 assessment. The residents within an apartment or room where an animal is found are also each subject to a $100 minimum assessment. Subsequent offenses will result in a doubling of the previous assessment. In addition to the assessment, the owner of the animal will be responsible for all damage and cleaning costs resulting from the animal. If there is a second violation of this nature residents will be subject to disciplinary action. Animals must be removed within 24 hours of being found. 2. Pet related items, including but not limited to, pet cages, pet food, water bowls, kitty litter, and leashes may be deemed as evidence of animals in campus housing and are prohibited. 3. Animals are permitted on campus property only under the control of a leash.
III. Bicycles Bicycles are not to be parked or ridden inside any part of university housing. Bicycles left unattended in hallways, stairwells, North Village landings, or other public access or exit areas are in violation of fire safety codes, and will be removed by personnel authorized by Public Safety. Parking bicycles under stairwells in North Village is prohibited. It is recommended that you lock your bike to a bike rack.
IV. Courtesy Hours Courtesy hours are in effect at all times. Resident Assistants and all residents have mutual responsibility for encouraging peers to be courteous about noise levels. Any student has the right to respectfully approach a peer who is creating noise via a loud stereo or other means. Anyone approached about noise levels should make an effort to decrease the noise and contain it within his or her room. The following quiet hours have been established: Sunday–Thursday, 9 p.m.–9 a.m.; Friday and Saturday, 11 p.m.–11 a.m.
38 V. Damage to Property 1. Malicious or unwarranted damage or destruction of property belonging to the university or to a member of the university community or a guest of the university is prohibited. This is to include equipment rented, leased or placed on the campus at the request of the institution. Actions which may lead to future damage or problems, such as unnecessary wetting of carpet or flooring, are also considered violations of the policy. 2. Chalking is permitted on exterior walkways but is not permitted on bricked areas, walls, slate surfaces, or covered surfaces. Chalking in unapproved areas is subject to an assessment.
VI. Disorderly Assembly 1. No students shall assemble on campus for the purpose of creating a riot or destructive or disorderly diversion. This section should not be construed so as to deny any students the right of peaceful assembly. 2. No student or group of students shall obstruct the free movement of other students about the campus, interfere with the use of university facilities or prevent the normal operation of the university.
VII. Disorderly Conduct Behavior which unnecessarily disturbs the academic pursuits or infringes upon the privacy, rights, privileges, health or safety of other persons or their properties is prohibited. Examples include, but are not limited to, the following violations. 1. Pushing, striking or physically assaulting any member of the faculty, staff, student body, or guests of faculty, staff or student body. 2. Threatening or harassing any member or guest of the university community through verbal communication, electronic mail, written communication or any other means. 3. Misbehaving or causing disruption as a result of alcohol or drug use on or in university property, or at functions sponsored by the university or by a recognized university organization. 4. Entering or attempting to enter any athletic contest, dance, social or other such public event without the credentials for admission (i.e., ticket, identification card or invitation) or violating the reasonable qualifications for attendance as established by the sponsors. 5. Failing to present proper credentials to properly identified university faculty and staff upon their request while these persons are in the performance of their duties. 6. Propping open or tampering in any way with a locked door within a residence hall complex or any other campus facility. This constitutes a safety and security violation and will result in a minimum sanction of a $100 assessment. 7. Indecently exposing oneself on or in university property or at a function sponsored by the university. 8. Throwing anything, whether solid or liquid, from a window, balcony or porch. 9. Public display or distribution of any material containing language that includes, but is not limited to, profanity, obscenity or any other offensive communication not in keeping with community standards is prohibited. 10. Storage and/or use of swimming pools, trampolines, slip and slides, or other high-risk recreational equipment is prohibited. 11. Activities that are expressly prohibited as inappropriate use of information technology resources at Furman include but are not limited to the following:
39 a. Activities involving unprofessional, harassing, discriminatory, illegal and/or unethical behavior; b. Electronic mail being used for commercial gain or personal profit without written permission by the appropriate vice president and approval by the chief information officer; c. Forgery of messages; d. Hacking or otherwise breaking into someone’s files or password; e. Origination or forwarding of “chain letters” f. The sending of unapproved mass mailings and g. Any activity that significantly prevents or inhibits the conduct of university academic or administrative work. h. For electronic mail posting guidelines, the university community should consult Furman’s Internal Communications policy, which is published annually in the University Directory. 12. Failure to comply with a university official.
VIII. Drugs The unlawful possession and/or unlawful use of drugs is prohibited. Students may not make such drugs available to other persons. Students may not use or possess drug paraphernalia, including but not limited to hookahs and other smoking devices.
IX. Excessive Noise In campus housing it is imperative that all residents respect the rights of others living near them. In the apartments, please respect the residents who live above and/or below. Excessive noise at any time of day is a violation of the university’s regulations involving disorderly conduct. Any use of sound equipment should be confined to the individual student’s room and should be at a level that does not disturb other people. Stereo speakers may not be placed in windows or on apartment balconies with the intent of listening to the stereo outdoors. Refer to the policy on Musical Instruments on page 43.
X. Falsification of Records 1. Each student is expected to complete honestly the university record. 2. No student shall alter, counterfeit, forge or cause to be altered, counterfeited or forged any official record, form or document.
XI. Financial Responsibility to the University 1. Students are required to meet all financial obligations to the university promptly. 2. Use of Association of Furman Students monies by individuals and student groups must follow guidelines established by AFS and approved by the Office of the Vice President for Student Services.
XII. Fire Safety 1. No student shall set or cause to be set any unauthorized fire in or on university property. A student who ignites any type of fire within campus housing will be subject to a fine, expulsion from university housing, and/or an investigation by local arson officials. 2. No student shall cause a false fire alarm. The minimum sanction for setting, or causing to be set, a fire in or on university
40 property or making, or causing to be made, a false fire alarm shall be a $500 assessment and probated withdrawal from the university. In addition, if the offense is determined to be in violation of a federal, state or local law, the student could be subject to civil or criminal prosecution. 3. No student shall tamper with fire safety equipment (e.g., fire extinguishers, hoses, etc.). A student who tampers in any way with any type of fire safety equipment will be assessed a minimum of $100. This includes tampering with or damaging smoke detectors within campus housing or hallways. Should a smoke detector within a housing assignment malfunction, the problem should be immediately reported to Public Safety at 2111. No flags or other coverings may be placed under or over electric lights, heat-actuating fire detection devices, smoke detectors, or fire extinguishers in campus housing. Covering or hanging anything on or near sprinkler heads is prohibited. 4. All persons must vacate campus housing when an alarm sounds. Regular unannounced fire drills are required by state fire regulations and all persons in the residence hall must participate in the drills when they occur. When a smoke alarm sounds in an individual room, the resident should notify Public Safety immediately (even in the case of false or accidental alarms). Public Safety can then reset the system and/or arrange for any repairs to be made. Failure to vacate a residence hall room or apartment in the event of a fire alarm or drill will result in a $100 assessment. Subsequent offenses will result in a doubling of the previous assessment. 5. Hallways, stairwells and landings are to remain free of any materials at all times. The University Housing staff reserves the right to remove and dispose of any articles in these areas at any time. 6. No student shall possess or use fireworks on university property. Fireworks are defined as any substance prepared for the purpose of producing a visible or audible effect by combustion, explosion or detonation. 7. Grills or other flammable devices are prohibited. 8. Extension cords are prohibited in campus housing. A suggested alternative is a power strip with an internal safety circuit breaker. These can be purchased at Wal-Mart, Kmart or similar stores, as well as the University Bookstore. 9. Housing units have definite limits on the capacities of their electrical systems. Overloading the systems can present a fire hazard. Only sealed-unit appliances such as coffeemakers, popcorn poppers and George Foreman grills are permitted in student rooms. Microwave ovens and refrigerators are provided in each traditional residence hall room. Additional microwaves and refrigerators are prohibited, except for apartments which are not already equipped with these appliances. The following may not be used in student rooms: open-faced electrical or heating appliances (such as broilers, space heaters or toaster ovens). 10. The following items are prohibited in campus housing: candles, oil lamps, incense or lamps with halogen bulbs, string lights, rope lights, pre-lit trees, fiber optic trees/lights, electric blankets, live trees or live garland are prohibited. The minimum sanction for possessing any of these items will be a $100 assessment.
XIII. Guests Resident students are responsible for their guests’ conduct in university housing. This
41 includes hosting prospective students. No student may have an overnight guest in his or her room or the housing facilities for more than two consecutive evenings without written permission from the appropriate Area Coordinator.
XIV. Golfing on main campus Due to the large number of accidents occurring as a result of golfers practicing on the main campus, the following policy has been developed: For the safety of members of the campus community and their property, golfing shall be prohibited on the main campus and within all university housing and limited to the golf course. Students who continue to practice on the main campus after being warned by Public Safety shall be charged with the Individual Conduct Regulation regarding Disorderly Conduct.
XV. Harassment 1. Sexual harassment (defined as unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors or other verbal conduct of a sexual nature whether through coercion or a threatening manner) is prohibited. 2. Harassment (defined as any behavior which verbally or in a threatening manner torments, badgers, heckles or persecutes an individual) is prohibited.
XVI. Joint Responsibility for Infractions A student who is present where a university violation occurs but who is not directly involved in the violation may be charged with joint responsibility if the student takes no preventive action to see that the violation ceases and/or fails to inform university officials.
XVII. Judicial Process 1. No student shall disregard the terms of a disciplinary penalty by failing to submit a fine, complete work/service hours, or uphold any other requirements or deadlines related to a penalty. A hold will be placed on a student’s account until the late assessment is paid. A student who violates the terms of a disciplinary penalty will have his/her case adjudicated by the Vice President for Student Services and will be subject to suspension. 2. Students shall provide correct information to and shall cooperate with properly identified university officials, including student residence hall staff members, when such officials are performing their duties. 3. No student shall interfere with the proper procedures of the judicial system either by false testimony or otherwise obstructing the system’s function. 4. When directed to do so, students shall appear before university officials or disciplinary bodies within three days of written notification.
XVIII. Motor Vehicles 1. Automobiles, mopeds and motorcycles a. Students must register automobiles and obey all campus traffic regulations. b. Motorcycles or mopeds may not be stored on porches or inside buildings nor may they block public access to buildings or walkways. 2. Golf carts Students cannot have golf carts on campus unless they are needed for medical or handicap purposes. To obtain permission to use a golf cart on campus, students must
42 meet with the Director of Public Safety and present documentation for the medical reason or handicap need. The availability of additional services will be discussed at that meeting. 3. Mopeds a. Mopeds are considered motor vehicles. b. Mopeds must be registered as motor vehicles. If it is the only vehicle registered the owner must pay the full vehicle registration fee. If it is the second vehicle registered for that driver, the 2nd vehicle registration fee would apply. c. On a temporary trial basis mopeds may be operated on campus at any hour. There is no restriction of use at this time as there are for resident vehicles. d. Mopeds must be operated on campus streets and drivers must obey all campus traffic regulations and travel with the flow of motor vehicles. e. Mopeds may not be operated on sidewalks. They can be walked with engine off by the driver on a sidewalk. f. Mopeds must be parked at least five feet from any building, porch and building structure. They may be parked in motor vehicle spaces, by bike racks that are located five feet from a building or on a mulch area that is located five feet from a building. Parking mopeds inside campus housing or on porches/balconies, landings, and walkways is prohibited. g. Mopeds may also be parked in designed motorcycle spaces. Currently there are two designated spaces. One is in front of the PAC and the other is in the Dining Hall employee lot. Look for curb markings or a posted sign. h. Gas cans may not be stored in or around campus housing.
XIX. Musical Instruments The playing of percussion, brass, woodwind or electric instruments is prohibited in university housing except in practice room areas located in Lakeside Housing. The following quiet hours have been established: Sunday–Thursday, 9 p.m.–9 a.m.; Friday and Saturday, 11 p.m.–11 a.m.
XX. Registration Certificates, Student Identification Cards 1. Lending, selling or otherwise transferring a student registration certificate, identification card or any university document is prohibited. 2. The use of a student registration certificate or identification card by anyone other than its original holder is prohibited. 3. No student shall obtain under false pretenses any additional student registration certificates, identification cards or any university document.
XXI. Residence Hall Visitation The following policy concerning guest visitation in the residence halls has been established to provide balance of freedom, privacy and safety for on-campus residents. Within these guidelines, roommates should jointly determine when guests will be allowed in individual rooms. Abiding by these policies helps maintain a safer environment while respecting the rights of others in the residence halls. Persons who violate these standards (through propping open entrances and exits, etc.) place at risk everyone who lives in the residence halls, and anyone found guilty of such infractions will be subject to a disciplinary penalty.
43 Visitors of the opposite sex are permitted to visit in students’ rooms in traditional residence halls during the following times: Sunday–Saturday 10 a.m.–2 a.m. All other interior areas of the residence halls are off limits to members of the opposite sex except during official visitation hours.
Specific Guidelines 1. Visitation privileges are subordinate to a resident’s right of privacy within his/her room. The presence of guests should in no way interfere with the rights of the roommate(s) or other residents. Visitation privileges may be revoked if it is determined that persons are violating the rights of others. 2. All persons not currently enrolled at Furman must be escorted at all times by a resident when visiting any part of the residence halls. 3. For the convenience of visitors, telephones are provided at exterior entrances of the residence halls. Visitors should contact the resident with whom they wish to visit. The resident can then allow the visitor into the residence hall, and escort the visitor while he/she is in the building. 4. Visitors are welcomed and encouraged to visit provided they observe the same community standards as residents. 5. Resident Assistants have the authority to request proper identification from persons visiting the residence halls. Those persons unable to provide ID upon request will be asked to leave the residence hall and/or be reported to University Housing or Public Safety. 6. Persons found guilty of violating any part of the residence hall visitation policy will receive a minimum penalty of a $25 assessment. A student found guilty of violating any part of the policy twice may forfeit his/her visitation privileges for a period of time determined through judicial proceedings.
Apartment Housing University Housing offers North Village and Bell Tower Housing residents a self-regulated visitation program through which the residents mutually agree upon and sign a contract related to their visitation hours. Additional information and contracts are available by request for each apartment and Bell Tower Housing unit during the first week of classes. Contracts may be returned to the designated Resident Assistants. Cohabitation is prohibited. To coincide with the extended privileges of students who are assigned to the above areas, the University Housing staff expects the residents to uphold certain responsibilities and behavioral standards. Therefore, a student found responsible of a university or residence hall violation while living in an apartment housing area may be required to move from the area. Students with previous disciplinary records may be excluded from residency in apartment housing .
Common Areas The following common areas of the residence halls are open to both men and women 24 hours daily: Daniel Lounge Earle Lounge Gambrell Lobby Geer and Poteat Study Rooms 44 Judson Lobby Ramsay Parlor Townes Parlor
XXII. Responsibilities Within Campus Housing Students are responsible for what occurs within the residence hall rooms or apartments to which they have been officially assigned. Therefore, when a university violation occurs within a housing assignment, each occupant of the room will be held accountable. An exception will be made for an occupant when each of the following three circumstances applies: 1. The occupant was not present when the violation occurred. 2. The occupant was not aware that the violation was occurring. 3. Another Furman student is willing to take full responsibility for the violation.
XXIII. Sexual Assault Sexual assault is prohibited. Sexual assault can include, but is not limited, to the following definition: 1. non-consensual and deliberate sexual touching; 2. non-consensual penetration through the use of coercion; 3. non-consensual penetration through the use of force (such as physical force or a weapon); 4. non-consensual penetration because of incapacitation and inability to give consent due to use of drug(s) including the use of alcohol. The drug may or may not have been administered by the accused student and could be consumed by the complainant of his/her own volition.
XXIV. Smoking Smoking is prohibited in all interior areas of campus housing buildings. Smoking is only allowed on porches and balconies of campus housing buildings. Any student has the right to respectfully approach a peer whose smoking is disruptive. Anyone approached about smoking should make an effort to find another viable location to smoke. Violations of the smoking policy will result in a $100 assessment. Hookahs and other smoking devices are prohibited in campus housing.
XXV. Solicitation Solicitation, defined as approaching someone with a request or plea, is not allowed in university housing without prior written approval from the Assistant Director of University Housing. No individuals or groups will be given permission to solicit on a door-to-door basis. This includes outside and Furman organizations. However, the Assistant Director will assist Furman groups who wish to set up tables in high-traffic areas within or near the residence halls.
XXVI. Tampering with Locked Residence Hall Doors Propping open or tampering in any way with a locked door within a residence hall complex or any other campus facility will result in a $100 assessment.
45 XXVII. Theft 1. No student shall sell a textbook not his/her own without the permission of the owner. Violation of this regulation will be regarded as prima facie evidence of theft. 2. No student shall take, attempt to take or keep in his/her possession or place in his/her room, items of university property, items rented, leased or placed on the campus at the request of the institution or items belonging to students, faculty, staff, guests of the university, student groups or off-campus community members without proper authorization.
XXVIII. Unauthorized Entry or Use of University Facilities or Equipment 1. No student shall make unauthorized entry into any university building, office, room or other facility. 2. No student shall make unauthorized use of any university facility or equipment. Upon appropriate notice by university officials, authorization for the use of university facilities or equipment may be withdrawn or otherwise restricted.
XXIX. Use of Technology Students are expected to comply with all University computing policies. Special attention should be given to the two policies listed below, Furman’s Network Use and Information System Security policies. A comprehensive list of Furman University computing policies can be found online at this URL: http://computing.furman.edu/policies.php 1. Network Policy Background: Furman University provides a campus computer network, including access to the Internet, for Students, Faculty, and Staff, in order to conduct official University business and to further the educational purposes of the University. Use of the Furman University network is governed by this Network Use Policy and is subject to all applicable federal, state, and local laws as well as the rules and regulations of the University. Policy: The primary purpose of the University’s network is to support University business and academic endeavors. Beyond these primary functions, all users of the Furman University network will generally be granted equitable access to as many network services as technology and network capacities allow. University Faculty, Staff and Students that wish to use the campus network must adhere to the following Guidelines. Guidelines: a. The University respects the fundamental privacy of electronic communication on the campus network. The University does, however, reserve the right to gain access to otherwise private network correspondence or files maintained on the campus network. Such access might occur in certain specific circumstances such as where a possible violation of the Network Use Policy is investigated in order to protect the security, integrity and effective functioning of the campus network or Furman University’s interests. System administrators may require access to otherwise private files maintained on the campus network to comply with certain situations such as University and law enforcement investigations, legal requirements, or as part of regular system maintenance. An attempt will be made to notify the user of this access in advance whenever possible and appropriate. Such access is governed by applicable federal, state, and local laws. b. Furman University encourages a free and open forum for personal expression. This includes viewpoints that are unorthodox or unpopular. Except for official statements
46 from appropriate University officers, Furman University does not officially endorse any opinions stated on the network. c. All members of the University community are encouraged to communicate differing perspectives. Community members are also, however, entitled to work and live in an environment free of harassment. Therefore any network activity that violates the University’s harassment policy is prohibited. Defamatory remarks and obscenity are also prohibited. The use of overt profanity is strongly discouraged. d. Access to the network is through individual accounts with password protection. All willful violations of this policy that can be traced to an individual account name will be treated as the sole responsibility of the owner of that account. e. The running of programs, services, systems, processes or servers by a single user, or group of users, that may substantially degrade network performance or accessibility will not be allowed. Electronic chain letters, mail bombs, and excessive recreational use of the network are prohibited. f. Individuals may not place any type of personal networking equipment on the Furman network without the express permission of the Chief Information Officer of Computing and Information Services. g. Computing and Information Services will not share, or support the sharing, of any printer on the network from a desktop computer, unless the printer is a legacy device. To install a printer on the network, it must have a network card and be capable of obtaining its own IP address. h. Computing and Information Services will not share, or support the sharing, of any file or directory on the network from a desktop computer. i. Furman University expects its users to comply fully with United States and State of South Carolina copyright law and with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (the DMCA). i. Computing and Information Services is not responsible for policing or obtaining permission of copyrighted material; it is the responsibility of the group entering the content to obtain the appropriate permissions. All electronic content placed on the network is subject to this policy, including but not limited to University web servers, network shares, The Digicenter and the document imaging project. ii. The use of file-sharing programs such as KaZaA, and peer-to-peer (P2P) technologies to download and/or share copyrighted music or other content is illegal. Members of the Furman community are prohibited from downloading or sharing copyrighted material without license to do so, and are prohibited from storing copyrighted material, even if as a personal archive, on unsecured network areas. iii. Content discovered through routine scans of the network by Furman’s system administrators that appears to be copyrighted media may be removed. iv. Notices of violations discovered by recording or movie industry sources received by Computing & Information Services and involving students will be referred to Student Services for disciplinary action. The illegal downloading or sharing of copyrighted media may result in fines, the loss of access to all network resources at Furman, or criminal prosecution. v. Network community members must respect all copyrights and always provide proper attributions of authorship. Commercial software licensed to Furman University may be installed only on machines expressly covered by the licenses.
47 Upon request from a network administrator, individuals who have software licensed to them and installed on a Furman University computer shall produce original disks and/or documentation to verify compliance. vi. If you download any audio or video content, be sure you are entitled to do so. Then protect yourself by storing appropriately obtained media in a private, secured area. Be aware that some file sharing programs such as KaZaA may set up open sharing on your system without your knowledge when you install them. You are responsible for sharing that occurs on your computer whether or not such sharing is deliberate. j. Users should only download audio or video content to which they are entitled. Users that download appropriately obtained media should protect themselves by storing that media in a private, secured area. Be aware that some file sharing programs such as KaZaA may set up open sharing on systems without the knowledge of the user. Users are responsible for sharing that occurs on their system whether or not such sharing is deliberate. k. Network users are expected to use network printing in a responsible manner by printing only those materials essential to educational, academic, or University needs. l. Approval from the University’s Chief Information Officer is required before any member of the Furman University user community may install or use any remote access software or any server software on any computer connected to the Furman University network. m. Without specific authorization, users of the Furman University network must not cause, permit, or attempt any destruction or modification of data or computing or communications equipment nor remove or aid in the removal of any Furman University-owned or administered equipment, data, or documents from the Furman University network. n. Employees of Computing and Information Services may make appropriate changes to any computer connected to the Furman University’s network consistent with the Network Use Policy, or when necessary for maintenance or repair. o. Deliberate attempts to degrade or disrupt the system performance of the Furman University network or any other computer system or network on the Internet by spreading computer viruses, worms, or similar programs is considered criminal activity under state and federal law. As a precondition for network attachment and use, all personal computers must have up-to-date virus protection software installed and operating. p. Impersonation, anonymity, pseudonyms, spoofing, and other methods of hiding, intended to cloak the true identity of a user in order to mislead or avoid detection, is prohibited. q. Identity theft, including improper or unauthorized use of another person’s electronic mail account, credit card, PalaCard, residence hall room telephone, cellular telephone, or any other private possession, is strictly prohibited. (An additional charge of theft may be imposed when appropriate). r. The use of the University network and/or University hosted web pages to offer goods or services of a business or commercial nature is not permitted except those consistent with the University’s educational or business mission. s. Use of the University’s network for any activity contrary to local, state, or federal
48 laws is prohibited. Illegal activities include, but are not limited to, tampering with computer hardware or software, unauthorized entry into computer systems or computer data, willful vandalism or destruction of computer data or files, or any attempt to defeat the Furman University computer or network security systems. t. Users should report any knowledge or evidence of violations of the Network Use Policy to the Computer Help Desk or to the University’s Chief Information Officer. Incidents of harassment should also be reported to the University’s Chief Information Officer. u. Reported violations will be investigated. If the investigation yields substantial evidence of a violation of the Network Use Policy, the case will be heard through the normal University processes for reviewing a violation of policy. v. Students who violate the Network Use Policy may be subject to the full range of sanctions as set forth in the Penalties section of the Helmsmen, including, but not limited to, possible suspension or termination of network privileges. Other users who violate this policy will be subject to sanctions and/or network use limitations as determined by the University’s Chief Information Officer, or other appropriate University official. Computing and Information Services has the authority to temporarily revoke network access or take other appropriate action in order to maintain network security or health until the investigation of the alleged infraction of the Network Use Policy is complete. 2. 078.1 Information Systems Security Background: Computer systems are used to store, process and retrieve information that is private, confidential, and sensitive. Unauthorized access to, modification of, or falsification of such information is unethical and illegal. Within the scope of this document, the term “classified” shall collectively encompass any and all types (private, confidential, sensitive) of data stored in computing systems. Policy: All programs and files within any computer system shall be considered classified and as such may be accessed only by those with a legitimate need to access such information and to whom permission has been granted by the person(s) responsible for its security. Exceptions to this policy shall be limited, but may include investigations to ensure the integrity or security of Furman University and its property, or to comply with law enforcement or legal requirements. a. The Chief Information Officer has the responsibility for providing leadership in safeguarding the sensitivity, confidentiality and privacy of the programs and files. All users are expected to share this responsibility. b. The absence of security protection on a file or resource shall not imply permission to access that file or resource. c. Anyone placing classified information in a computer file, or designing systems to store and process classified information, must ensure that all reasonable measures to restrict access to that information are taken, and that all applicable laws and standards are followed. d. Wherever feasible, each user of a computer system must be uniquely identified with a user account (to include a unique user identification and password) known only to that user. Each person assigned a user account will be responsible for all activity performed under to that username. Therefore, users should not share their passwords with others, should choose passwords that conform to the complexity standards set forth by the Computing & Information Services, and change them
49 frequently. e. Any new systems that are implemented must adhere to the requirement for unique user identification. Existing systems that rely on shared passwords should be phased out as quickly as possible. f. Computing and Information Services will implement procedures which require users to choose passwords of a specified complexity, and to change them with a specified frequency. g. Computing and Information Services and other departments that control or give permission for access to programs and data may be required to perform periodic audits to determine whether an individual’s or a group’s access to such programs and data is still appropriate. h. Computing and Information Services must be notified immediately upon the termination of employment or student status of any individual that has access to Furman computing systems. Computing and Information Services staff will delete the accounts of such users. If continued access to data exists within those accounts, special arrangements can be made by supervisors. i. This policy shall apply to all persons, including students, faculty members, staff members, and others. j. This policy shall apply to all programs and data files within any computer system, whether the computer systems or files belong to a student, employee, administrative office or a third party such as a data processing customer. k. Anyone who has knowledge of an attempt by anyone to violate this policy shall make known this violation to the Chief Information Officer. l. Any person guilty of violating the security of any files or programs shall be subject to dismissal from the University and/or criminal charges.
XXX. Weapons Students are prohibited from possessing, displaying, or using weapons on university property, such as, but not limited to: firearms of any type, knives, machetes, sling shots, pellet or BB guns, paintball guns, potato guns. Ammunition and/or any other weapons paraphernalia is also prohibited on university property. Toy guns are also prohibited. Weapons will be confiscated and disciplinary action will be taken.
PENALTIES Listed herewith is a range of penalties for violation of Individual Conduct Regulations. A combination of those listed is sometimes deemed appropriate. 1. Reprimand 2. Fine of not more than $500 3. Restitution 4. Work/service hours 5. Participation in a workshop, seminar or other activity of an educational nature 6. Probated withdrawal or expulsion from university housing 7. Probated withdrawal from the university 8. Withdrawal from the university. Student has 24 hours to leave campus 9. Expulsion from the university. Student has 24 hours to leave campus
50 STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS REGULATIONS AND PROCEDURES Societies, clubs or similar organized groups in or recognized by the university are subject to the same standards as are individuals in the academic community. Any violation of these regulations could result in the revocation or restriction of charter, probationary withdrawal, social probation or lesser sanctions. These sanctions may be imposed by the Vice President for Student Services or an appointed delegate. The commission of any of the offenses listed within The Helmsman by such groups or the knowing failure of any organized group to exercise measures to prevent violations of the regulations by their members shall constitute a group offense. The officers of any student organization shall be held accountable by the university for the group’s behavior. A student organization shall accept responsibility for a member’s behavior when: a) he/she is acting as a member of the organization, with or without official sanction, rather than as an individual student; b) an event is held, officially or unofficially, in the name of the organization; c) the association between, or the action of the individual(s) is under such circumstances which draw attention to the organization rather than to themselves as individuals. The liability of an organization for the behavior of its members and guests shall extend to responsibility for making certain that members do not violate federal, state and local laws, as well as university regulations, in their associations with the organization. Any violation of these regulations could result in the revocation or restriction of charter, probationary withdrawal, social probation or lesser sanctions. These sanctions may be imposed by the Vice President for Student Services or an appointed delegate.
I. Hazing Furman University does not condone hazing in any form. Any activities that tend to occasion or allow unreasonable physical or mental suffering are strictly prohibited by the university. In this regard, the university defines hazing as any action taken, or situation created, intentionally, whether on or off university premises, to produce mental or physical discomfort, embarrassment, harassment, ridicule or suffering. Such actions and situations include paddling in any form; creation of excessive fatigue; physical and psychological shocks; quests, treasure hunts, scavenger hunts, road trips or any other such activities; wearing publicly apparel that is conspicuous and not normally in good taste; engaging in public stunts and buffoonery; morally degrading or humiliating games and activities; late work sessions that interfere with scholastic activities; and any other activities not consistent with the rules and regulations of Furman University. If any violations occur, an investigation by the Student Services Office will determine if a group is responsible for the allegations. Any organization found guilty of hazing will be placed on probation or withdrawn from the university.
II. Alcohol 1. All activities must conform to the Individual Conduct Regulation regarding alcoholic beverages (see Individual Conduct Regulation I. Alcoholic Beverages) and the alcohol policies established by IFC and Panhellenic. 2. The following guidelines have been established for recruitment activities:
51 No alcohol will be served or allowed at any officially scheduled recruitment activity. Violation of the above will result in a fine of $250 and probation for a period of one calendar year from the date of hearing. Probation shall include the following: a. Loss of official recognition through Panhellenic/IFC. b. Loss of privilege to participate in any campus activity as a recognized organization. c. Loss of privilege to utilize campus facilities or advertise on campus. d. Loss of privilege to live in a residence hall as a recognized group. 3. The policy regarding posters, announcements and signs is as follows: Any advertisement distributed or posted on campus shall contain no reference to alcoholic beverages, such as the words beer, draft, liquor, drinks, etc. The minimum penalty for the posting of such advertisement on Furman’s campus shall be $75.
III. Event Registration Form Before any off-campus event is advertised on campus, other than regular scheduled meetings, the organization’s leadership must file an Event Registration Form in the Student Services Office and must meet with a Student Services representative to discuss the event. The form will not be considered complete until the Student Services representative’s signature is obtained.
IV. Membership in Governing Bodies 1. All men’s and women’s social clubs must be functioning members of the university’s governing bodies for social clubs, i.e., Furman Panhellenic and Inter Fraternity Council. 2. All organized religious organizations must be functioning members of the university’s governing body for religious organizations, i.e., Religious Council.
V. Violation of Federal, State or Local Law Alleged violation of any federal, state or local law can be adjudicated as a university violation and can subject organization to university disciplinary sanctions, as well as appropriate criminal or civil action.
VI. Vehicle Use Policy University vehicles may only be used by organizations funded through the university or the Association of Furman Students.
VII. Facility Reservation and Use University facilities may be scheduled only by recognized student organizations.
VIII. Liability Furman University assumes no liability for a group’s actions on or off campus.
IX. Off Campus Property When numerous, unresolved or potentially serious complaints are received regarding off campus property which may be identified as a venue used by members of any student group, all or part of the following protocol may be enacted: 1. If the group involved is chartered by a national organization and recognized by Furman
52 University, a letter will be forwarded to the national office. The letter would outline the cited complaints, would delineate Furman’s concerns and would also state Furman’s response to these complaints. The above response could include all or part of the following: • A probationary term or not less than 3 months • Withdrawal of university recognition • Revocation of charter 2. In addition the university may arrange a meeting with representatives of the local law enforcement authorities, Student Services, Public Safety and the complainant. The meeting purpose would be to inform complainant of steps the university is taking, the appropriate legal rights and responsibilities of the complainant as well as to listen to all complaints and problems. In some cases, student organization leaders may be required to meet with the complainant.
X. Posting of Signs Student organizations may post signs on campus providing the signs are distributed as indicated below. 1. Signs are to be posted on bulletin boards in any academic area. Signs posted in other locations will be removed. 2. Signs cannot be posted on exterior doors, windows, floors or painted surfaces. 3. Signs or flyers posted in the University Center must be approved and stamped at the UC information desk before hanging. 4. Signs must identify the sponsoring group. 5. Signs or flyers posted in University Housing must be approved by the Assistant Director of University Housing before hanging.
XI. Recognition of Student Groups A roster of recognized student organizations is found elsewhere in The Helmsman. The recognition process for a student organization is as follows (also see Article III of the Association of Furman Students Bylaws). 1. The organizations must present to the Vice President for Student Services: a. A constitution in the following form submitted by five charter members: i. Name of organization. ii. Purpose of the organization. iii. Eligibility for membership. iv. Description of the duties of each officer. v. Schedule of meetings. vi. Description of committees and their functions. vii. Provisions for recall. viii. Provisions for amendments to the constitution. b. Name, address and phone number of faculty advisor. 2. The constitution, after being approved by the Vice President for Student Services, is submitted to the Policies and Procedures Committee for study and revision. It is then presented to AFS and receives one reading if approved by the Policies and Procedures Committee and two readings if not approved by the committee. Request for funds by organizations is made to the Finance Committee of AFS. The membership drive for new organizations is conducted by the charter members who provide leadership until
53 the election of officers. The office of the secretary of AFS keeps an up‑to‑date file on all recognized student organizations. The Vice President for Student Services assists AFS in this endeavor.
XII . Student Organization Solicitation Student organizations may conduct fund‑raising projects on campus providing permission is obtained from the Vice President for Student Services.
XIII. Allocation Procedure for Student Government Money The allocation of all monies collected in the Student Government Fee is the final responsibility of the President of the university. The recommendations on allocations of monies to student organizations are initiated by AFS. Any recognized student organization may request allocations by presenting a written request and justification to AFS. Final budget recommendations are then submitted to the Vice President for Student Services for approval.
XIV. Student Publications All student publications and communications media will operate under the Constitution of the Board of Student Communications.
THE VICE PRESIDENT FOR STUDENT SERVICES RESERVES THE RIGHT TO NOT RECOGNIZE OR TO REVOKE ANY ORGANIZATION CHARTER WHEN IT IS DEEMED THAT ORGANIZATION’S GOALS ARE NOT COMPATIBLE WITH THE OVERALL MISSION OF FURMAN UNIVERSITY.
ADMINISTRATIVE POLICIES
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY Furman University is an academic community where men and women pursue a life of scholarly inquiry and intellectual growth. The foundation of this community is a spirit of personal honesty and responsibility, as well as mutual trust and respect. In order to maintain trust between members of the university community, faculty and students must adhere to certain basic ethical principles in regard to academic integrity. A violation of academic integrity in any form is a fundamental offense against the integrity of the entire academic community and is always a threat to the standards of the college and to the standing of every student. In taking tests and examinations, doing homework, laboratory work and writing papers, students are expected to perform with honor. One of the most common forms of academic dishonesty is plagiarism. Plagiarism is the use of another’s expression or ideas as if they were one’s own. In other words, it is a form of cheating and as such is not tolerated in academic communities. To avoid plagiarism, students should acknowledge their sources, using whatever form of documentation is appropriate to the discipline in which their work is being done. In particular, they must be careful to indicate the use of directly quoted material by appropriate punctuation (quotation marks) and forms of citation. They should be aware, however, that undocumented paraphrase and summary also constitute plagiarism. Whatever is borrowed from a source must be acknowledged. Outside the academic community, plagiarism (among other things) is prosecutable
54 under copyright laws. Within the academic community, it is subject to severe penalties which range from failure of the assignment in question to failure of the course in which the plagiarism has been committed. Repeated and/or flagrant plagiarism may be punished by dismissal from the university. The ultimate responsibility for behaving with integrity rests with the student. If at any time students are uncertain about what constitutes plagiarism or about any other form of academic dishonesty, it is their obligation to consult with their teachers so that they fully understand what is expected of them. Additional information about Furman’s policy and expectations in this area may be found at the university web site on academic integrity. Honesty within our academic community is not simply a matter of rules and procedures; it is an opportunity to put personal responsibility and integrity into action. When students accept the implicit bonds of trust within an academic community, they liberate themselves to pursue their academic goals in an atmosphere of mutual confidence and respect.
ADMINISTRATIVE WITHDRAWAL Occasionally a student is disruptive to the community or educational processes of the University or constitutes a danger to himself/herself, other persons, and/or property. In such cases, the Vice President for Student Services or designee, in concurrence with other professional resources, may impose administrative withdrawal from the university. A student withdrawn under this procedure may not be re-enrolled in the university without approval of the Vice President for Student Services or designee. Prior to approval, the Vice President for Student Services or designee may outline certain requirements to be completed by the student and/or parents.
Administrative Policy for Students Following a Suicide Attempt, Threat or Incidents of Self-Injury The University’s policy and the requirements outlined below are designed to help students and their families through a difficult time by ensuring the student’s safety and assisting the student in minimizing the risk of suicide or self-injury. The policy and requirements are in no way intended to punish or further distress an already troubled student. The policy is intended to provide a structure for responding to behavior that is of concern to students and staff and is not intended to supersede confidentiality and reporting obligations that apply to health professionals. The University cannot ignore risks to personal health and safety and must take every reasonable step to assist a student who attempts or threatens suicide or engages in self injurious behavior. The university must consider not only the well-being of the individual student, but also the well-being of the entire campus community. Any student who comes to the attention of the university administration due to an attempt or threat of suicide or acts of deliberate self-injury will be subject to the following guidelines. The University’s first priority in these situations will be assessment ofthe student’s medical needs and any ongoing risk of harm to self or others. Appropriate professionals should be consulted in order to gather expert opinions about the medical and mental health needs of the student and the level of risk associated with various options. Students who exhibit behavior that indicates risk to self will be referred for professional assessment at the earliest possible time.
55 Students who are not willing to comply with the recommended assessment process are subject to an immediate interim administrative withdrawal.
During interim administrative withdrawal, the following conditions will apply. • The student will not be eligible to attend classes and may not be allowed to continue residing in university housing unless approved by the Vice President for Student Services or designee. Parents and family will be notified by the Vice President for Student Services or designee in the case of interim administrative withdrawal due to attempted suicide, threat of suicide, or acts of deliberate self-injury.
Students who comply with the recommended assessment will be referred to appropriate professionals. The assessment may involve medical evaluation by a physician to evaluate health status and will require mental health assessment by a licensed mental health professional. The licensed mental health professional may be either a University Counseling Center staff member or a licensed therapist of the student’s choice. Students referred for assessment due to concerns about risk of self-harm will be asked to sign a release permitting communication between the professionals conducting these assessments and appropriate university officials. Once the student has been evaluated and the results have been shared with the University, the Vice President for Student Services or designee will determine the recommended course of action. The Vice President for Student Services or designee may consult with other university personnel in considering various factors. Consideration will be given to the recommendations of evaluating and treating professionals based on their assessment of the student’s condition and needs. Additional consideration must be given to the capability of current resources to meet the student’s needs and concern for the well-being of the entire campus community. Students who have been subject to this policy and who continue enrollment at the University will be expected to comply with the general standards of the code of conduct. Continued enrollment will be contingent upon the student’s success in controlling the behavior of concern.
Appeal of Administrative Withdrawal If the student wishes to appeal a decision to invoke administrative withdrawal, the university shall give the student a “show cause” hearing to provide the student with the opportunity to demonstrate why the interim action should not take place. The student and the student’s parents will be given an opportunity to meet with the Vice President for Student Services or designee. All pertinent information will be reviewed with the student and the student will have the opportunity to respond to all information discussed and may present additional information including an independent psychiatric or psychological evaluation.
CAMPUS PLATFORM One of the marks of a vital university is freedom of inquiry and expression. Indeed, such a freedom is the mark of a free and democratic society. Education, as contrasted with indoctrination, must provide the student with a wide spectrum of views on vital issues. It is the responsibility of the university, as well as one of its purposes, to help the student learn to distinguish fact from myth, objectivity from bias, tolerance from intolerance. The student should learn to think rationally and reach valid conclusions.
56 The student who is not exposed to varying views on an issue may be denied opportunity to learn the elements of rational thinking. Consequently, the student could miss one of the most important aims of education. Only in a spirit of free inquiry can the student be prepared to assume the responsibilities of constructive citizenship. At the same time, it is affirmed that this university should not be expected to provide a platform for persons who would be obscene, who would advocate immorality or who would incite to violence. Such persons are offensive to the purposes of a liberal arts college that aspires to academic excellence under Christian influences. It is further affirmed that the appearance of guest speakers does not imply approval or endorsement of the views expressed by the speakers, either by the sponsoring group or the institution. Neither will the university serve as a legal shield for speakers in any matter related to their statements or actions on the campus.
CULTURAL LIFE PROGRAM Cultural Life Program regulations are adjudicated by the Assistant and Associate Academic Deans and include two types of student misconduct: 1. Attempting to secure credit for attending a CLP event without being personally in attendance for the entire duration of the event, or attempting to help another student to secure credit for attending a CLP event when that other student has not been personally in attendance for the entire duration of the event. Acceptance of credit for an event without attending that event constitutes prima facie evidence of such an attempt. Submission of a CLP attendance card filled out by someone other than the person whose name appears thereon constitutes prima facie evidence of non-attendance by the person whose name appears on the card. 2. Disruptive behavior at a CLP event. This category includes, but is not limited to, noisy or otherwise distracting activities, abusive behavior toward other persons in attendance, and refusal to obey promptly any instructions from faculty in attendance at the event. Violations of Type 1 1. Any person having reason to believe that misconduct of Type 1 has occurred shall report that fact in writing to the Assistant Academic Dean, together with any evidence tending to support or corroborate the allegation of misconduct. The Assistant Academic Dean may gather further evidence by interviewing all involved parties to determine if the matter should be forwarded to the Associate Academic Dean. 2. After review of written charges, the Assistant Academic Dean may forward this information to the Associate Academic Dean, who shall provide the accused with a copy of the allegation, a copy of the written evidence submitted and a summary of other evidence presented. The accused shall reply in writing to the Associate Academic Dean and shall have the right to speak with the Associate Academic Dean concerning the charges brought. If the accused does not reply within seven days, the Associate Academic Dean may proceed to a hearing. The Associate Academic Dean may suspend credit for CLP events, including events for which credit had previously been awarded, pending final adjudication of the case. 3. After receiving a reply from the accused, the Associate Academic Dean may determine that no misconduct has occurred. If so found, the Associate Academic Dean shall dismiss the charges and close the case. 4. If the accused admits guilt, the Associate Academic Dean shall proceed to impose such penalty as deemed appropriate. Penalties may include but are not necessarily limited 57 to revocation of any or all CLP credits earned, increase in the number of CLP credits required for graduation, suspension from the university for a fixed period, and/or permanent dismissal from the university. The imposition of the penalty may be delayed if, in the sole judgment of the Associate Academic Dean, such delay would be in the best interests of the university. 5. If, after receiving a reply from the accused, the Associate Academic Dean declines to make a finding of no misconduct, the Associate Academic Dean shall, as soon as possible, forward the allegation and the supporting evidence, together with the reply of the accused, to the Vice President for Student Services for a hearing by the Discipline Committee. 6. If the request for a hearing is made at a time when, in the judgment of the chair, the Discipline Committee cannot meet, the Vice President for Student Services and the Associate Academic Dean jointly shall adjudicate the case. 7. If the request for a hearing is made at a time when the Discipline Committee can meet, the Vice President for Student Services shall conduct a hearing on the charges in accordance with the procedures published in the section on “Hearing Procedures,” paragraphs 1–4, 6, and note. The Discipline Committee may impose a penalty including, but not limited to, revocation of any or all CLP credits earned, increase in the number of CLP credits required for graduation, suspension from the university for a fixed period and/or permanent dismissal from the university. 8. The Vice President for Student Services shall transmit to the Associate Academic Dean the decision of the Discipline Committee and the penalty imposed. The Associate Academic Dean may increase, decrease or alter the penalty imposed by the Discipline Committee if it is in the best interests of the university to do so. The decision of the Associate Academic Dean shall be made within 24 hours of the receipt of the decision of the Discipline Committee and shall be communicated to the accused student as quickly as possible. 9. The accused student may appeal the verdict of the Discipline Committee and any penalties imposed. Such appeal shall be submitted to the Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean within 48 hours after notification of the decision and penalty is transmitted to the student accused. The Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean shall act on the appeal in such manner as deemed appropriate. The decision of the Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean shall be final. Violations of Type 2 1. Violations of Type 2 shall be treated as violations of individual conduct regulations according to the procedures published herein, with the following exceptions: a. With personal knowledge of such a violation, the Assistant or Associate Academic Dean shall have the right summarily to exclude an offending student from the CLP event at which the violation occurs and to withhold CLP credit for attendance at that event. The decision of the Assistant or Associate Academic Dean may be appealed within 24 hours to the Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean. b. In imposing penalties for violations of Type 2, the Discipline Committee may, at its discretion and in addition to other penalties, revoke CLP credits and/or increase the number of CLP credits required for graduation. Any appeal of such a penalty shall be made to the Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean, whose decision shall be final.
58 Other Appeals 1. Requests for individual exceptions to CLP regulations not involving allegations of student misconduct shall be referred to the Appeals Committee for action according to its normal procedures. 2. Requests for general changes to CLP policy shall be referred to the CLP Committee for action according to its normal procedures.
GRIEVANCE PROCESS Disputes may occasionally arise between members of the Furman University community. Students having serious complaints about any matter at the university are strongly urged to attempt an informal reconciliation with the parties involved. Complaints should be presented openly, without fear of reprisal and as soon as possible following an incident. If a student elects not to pursue the matter informally or if the informal resolution does not resolve the differences, the student may initiate a formal written complaint to the Vice President for Student Services. Written complaints which involve only students will follow current Individual Conduct Regulations as stated in The Helmsman. Written complaints submitted which involve a faculty or staff member will be referred to the Director of Personnel or the Vice President for Academic Affairs. (See Furman University Policies and Procedures Manual, Section 095.1, numbers 1 through 3.) Anyone who submits a good faith complaint, either informally or formally, will be protected from retaliation or discipline. Anyone who willfully makes accusations that are proven to be false will be subject to disciplinary procedures as outlined in The Helmsman.
HARASSMENT Furman University believes that all employees and student have the right to work and study in an environment free from all forms of adverse discrimination, including any form of harassment. Furman University will not tolerate any conduct (verbal or physical) that constitutes harassment by any administrator, faculty member, staff member or student. Conduct that constitutes sexual harassment is covered in the Furman University Policies and Procedures Manual, Section 095.1. Any other form of harassment is covered by this policy. Harassment is defined as unwelcome behavior which verbally or in a threatening manner torments, badgers, heckles or persecutes individual where: 1. Submission to such conduct is made either explicitly or implicitly a condition of an individual’s employment or education; 2. Submission to or rejection of such conduct by an individual is used as the basis for employment or academic decisions affecting the individual; or 3. Such conduct has the purpose or effect of substantially interfering with an individual’s professional or academic performance or of creating an intimidating, hostile or demeaning employment or educational environment. Harassment does not refer to behavior acceptable to both parties or to the normal exchange of ideas within the academic environment, nor is it intended to discourage the introduction of unpopular or controversial relevant ideas in the classroom (Furman University Policies and Procedures Manual, File 122.1, Professional Ethics and Resp, and 137.8, Individual Rights and Resp). All persons who commit acts of harassment will be subject to discipline up to and including expulsion for students and discharge for faculty/staff.
59 Anyone who submits a good faith complaint, either informally or formally, will be protected from retaliation. Each complaint will be investigated and the resulting action will be determined on a case-by-case basis. If the investigation determines that the complainant willfully made a false accusation, he/she will be subject to appropriate disciplinary action consistent with current university policies and procedures. Students who believe they have been harassed should: Refer to the procedures listed in the Administrative Policies section of the current The Helmsman. Student complaints involving faculty and staff behavior will be handled using procedures modeled on the Faculty Grievance Procedures (Furman University Policies and Procedures Manual, File 153.1) or the Employee Grievance and Appeals (Furman University Policies and Procedures Manual, File 833.1), as appropriate. These procedures are delineated in The Helmsman and in supporting documents available from the Affirmative Action Officer/Director of Human Resources. Any future changes in Files 153.1 and 833.1 shall be incorporated into the pertinent statements in the harassment policy presented in The Helmsman. No changes in that Helmsman policy shall be established which contravene those grievance procedures. Student complainants will be exempt from the time limitations imposed on reporting initial complaints as outlined in these grievance policies. Faculty/staff members who believe they have been harassed by students should: 1. Tell (or write) the person that the behavior is considered offensive and ask the person to stop the behavior; or, if reluctant to speak (or write) directly to the person, consult with the Affirmative Action Officer or Director of Human Resources, the Chaplains, the immediate supervisor/department chair of the accused person or the Vice President for Student Services for advice or action. The faculty member or administrator will assist the complainant by recommending a method of communicating with the person involved or by referring the complainant to the Affirmative Action Officer or the Vice President for Student Services. All information will be kept as confidential as possible. 2. If the behavior in question does not cease, the faculty or staff member must report the matter to the Affirmative Action Officer or Director of Human Resources and the Vice President for Student Services for action. 3. If the harassment cannot be stopped through informal discussion, the complainant should initiate a formal grievance by providing a written statement of the behavior. This will require that the complainant be identified to the accused person and that a formal investigation take place. Disciplinary action for a formal grievance will follow current Individual Conduct Regulations on due process as outlined in the Administrative Policy section of the current Helmsman. Faculty/staff members who believe they have been harassed (excluding students, see 3. above) should: 1. Tell (or write) the person that the behavior is considered offensive and ask the person to stop the behavior; or, if reluctant to speak (or write) directly to the person, consult with the Affirmative Action Officer or Director of Human Resources, the Chaplains, the immediate supervisor/department chair of the accused person or the Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean for advice or action. The faculty member or administrator will assist the complainant by recommending a method of communicating with the person involved or by referring the complainant to the Affirmative Action Officer or the Vice President or Academic Affairs and Dean. All information will be kept as confidential as
60 possible. 2. If the behavior in question does not cease, the faculty or staff member must report the matter to the Affirmative Action Officer or Director of Human Resources and, if desired, to the immediate supervisor/department chair of the accused person or the Vice President for Academic Affairs for action. 3. If the harassment cannot be stopped through informal discussion, the complainant should initiate a formal grievance by providing a written statement of the behavior. This will require that the complainant be identified to the accused person and that a formal investigation take place. Employees will follow the steps in the Employee Grievance and Appeals Policy (Furman University Policies and Procedures Manual, File 833.1) or faculty grievance procedures (Furman University Policies and Procedures Manual, File 153.1).
Documentation of all faculty/staff complaints (informal and formal) will be kept in a confidential file by the Affirmative Action Officer. Documentation will include complaint received, investigation/follow-up steps taken, and indication that reasonable action was taken in response to a complaint, without wrongly accusing an innocent employee. Before any of the documentation on file regarding complaints is used to make any decision, the faculty or staff member involved will have a chance to respond through the faculty or employee grievance procedures (Furman University Policies and Procedures Manual, File 153.1 or File 833.1). If not used as part of formal procedures, informal complaints must be purged from the file after twelve (12) months.
INTERIM WITHDRAWAL As a general rule, the status of students accused of violating university regulations shall not be altered until a final determination has been made in regard to the charges against said student. However, the Vice President for Student Services may impose an interim withdrawal upon finding that the student’s presence on campus constitutes a threat to the physical safety and well-being of the accused or of any member or guest of the university community or that said student’s presence threatens the orderly progression of university activities, academic or extracurricular. A disciplinary hearing shall be scheduled within five (5) class days with the appropriate disciplinary body and said student shall be notified of the hearing date, time and location.
NOTICE OF INTENT TO PUBLISH CERTAIN PERSONALLY IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION As required by the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA), Furman University informs current students of its intent to publish certain personally identifiable information, heretofore known as Public Information, which includes the following: student name, name of parents or spouse, local address and telephone number, home address and telephone number, e-mail address, date and place of birth, field of study, class year, participation in officially recognized activities, weight and height of members of athletic teams, dates of attendance, degrees and awards received, most recent previous educational institution attended, and identification photograph. This allows for the routine release of information to potential employers and other interested and appropriate parties that will assist the student, preparation of the annual Campus Directory and other important functions of the university. Students who desire that
61 the information described above not be released are asked to inform Academic Records or Student Services in writing on an annual basis.
RELEASE OF STUDENT INFORMATION The Family Education Rights and Privacy Act also provides for students’ access to their records. All information, excluding public information, contained in student records is considered protected information. Students wishing to inspect their records may do so by going to the appropriate office and presenting their identification cards. Students are guaranteed opportunities to challenge the accuracy of files or records. Requests for hearings are made through Student Services. 1. Students of Furman University have the right to inspect and review their own education records (providing they have not waived this right) within 45 days of the date the university receives a request for access. Students should submit to Academic Records or other appropriate university officials a written request identifying the record(s) they wish to inspect. Arrangements for access will be made and the student notified of the time and place where the records may be inspected. 2. Students may ask the university to amend a record that they believe is inaccurate or misleading. To challenge the accuracy of an education record, a student first confers informally with the custodian of the record (the university official responsible for creating and maintaining the record). The student should clearly identify the part of the record he or she wants changed and explain why the disputed portion is inaccurate or misleading. If the record custodian agrees to amend the record, they will make the correction and notify the student that the change has been made. If the university official does not agree to the amendment, the student may submit a written request for resolution to the Associate Academic Dean. The Associate Academic Dean will arrange a formal hearing involving officials of the university who have no personal or official interest in the challenged item. Decisions of the hearing panel will be final and will be documented and communicated in accordance with the provisions of FERPA. 3. Non-directory, personally identifiable information about a student will not be released from an education record without the prior written consent of the student except as permitted by law. a. Disclosure of non-directory, personally identifiable student information without consent is permitted to school officials with a legitimate educational interest in the information. A school official is a person employed by the university; a person or company with whom the university has contracted (such as an attorney or auditor); a person serving on the Board of Trustees; or a student serving on an official committee, such as a disciplinary or grievance committee or assisting another school official in performing his or her tasks. A school official has a legitimate educational interest in a student’s educational record if acting for the educational benefit of the student or if the information in the record is necessary to perform a task related to the discipline of a student, or provide a service or benefit relating to the student or student’s family, such as health care, counseling, job placement or financial aid. b. Disclosure without consent is permitted in efforts to comply with a legally issued subpoena or court order after first notifying the student, except as prohibited by law. c. Protected information may also be disclosed to the parents or spouse of dependent students. Furman will rely on current records or the requestor to establish student
62 financial dependency status. Further, the university reserves the right to notify parents of those students under age 21 of violations of campus drug and alcohol policy in compliance with FERPA regulations. d. The privacy of all records may be broken at a time of emergency defined in terms of the following considerations: the seriousness of a threat to health, safety or well-being; the need for access to the record in meeting the emergency; whether the person requesting the records is in a position to deal with the emergency; and the extent to which time is of the essence in dealing with the emergency. 4. Students may file a statement with the U.S. Department of Education concerning an alleged failure on the part of the university to comply with the requirements of FERPA. Inquiries should be directed to: Family Policy Compliance Office, U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20202-4605.
RESPONSIBILITY FOR STUDENT PROPERTIES Although precaution is taken to maintain adequate security, the university cannot assume responsibility for the loss of or damage to student possessions. Students or their parents are encouraged to carry appropriate insurance to cover such losses. When students are driving personal vehicles in relationship to university activities and are involved in an accident in which student negligence is proven, the student’s personal automobile insurance will be the primary carrier. This is an insurance industry standard applicable to all personal vehicles used for business reasons. The university’s automobile insurance will act as secondary coverage if perils and limits exceed the coverage on a student’s vehicle.
RISK MANAGEMENT/OFF CAMPUS PROGRAMS AND RELEASE FORMS As the University’s engaged learning programs have grown, so have off campus activities supporting these programs. As described in File 367.1 of the University Policies and Procedures, insurance coverage is in place for programs that take place on or off campus. Risks involved with off campus programs are greater and more difficult to control, and additional precautions are needed to best protect the University, its students, faculty, and staff. Program directors are responsible for assessing the risks involved with the management of their off campus programs and for collecting and maintaining files of Consent, General Release, and Indemnity Agreements according to the following guidelines. 1. Consent, General Release, and Indemnity Agreements are not required for faculty and staff travel. Furman employees are adequately covered by insurance and this coverage includes General Liability, Foreign Liability, Excess Liability, and Workers’ Compensation insurance. 2. Consent, General Release, and Indemnity Agreements are required any time a student leaves campus as part of some Furman related course, organization, or activity. This includes, but is not limited to, internships, off-campus research, courses involved in service learning, and class field trips. In addition, this applies to activities that are not officially sponsored by the University but for which a University official or other employee has had any part in advising, or assisting the student. 3. Signatory Requirements: a. Consent, General Requirement, and Indemnity Agreements for students traveling to other countries, and all students under the age of 18 will require the signatures of parents, or guardians, and witnesses.
63 b. Consent, General Release, and Indemnity Agreements for students 18 and older who are traveling within the United States will require the signature of the student traveler only. 4. Courses or programs that require students to leave campus several times during the term for field trips or similar activities may fulfill this requirement by securing one release at the beginning of the term. The release should be clearly worded to cover the activity for the full term of the course or program. Two examples of this are intern programs that require repetitive visits, and Heller Service Corps travel. 5. Basic information required of all off campus programs, provides a “release” section, the language of which should not be altered unless approved by the Director of Administrative Services. Additional space is provided for the program director to include other important provisions and agreements. 6. The program director should keep a file of the Consent, General Release, and Indemnity Agreements for no less than two years. 7. Questions about the administration of this policy should be directed to the Director of Administrative Services or the Insurance Assistant.
SEXUAL HARASSMENT Furman University believes that all employees and students have the right to a work and study environment free from all forms of adverse discrimination, including sexual harassment. Furman University will not tolerate any conduct (verbal or physical) that constitutes sexual harassment by any administrator, faculty member, staff member or student. Sexual harassment is defined as unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, or other behavior of a sexual nature where: (1) submission to such conduct is made either explicitly or implicitly a condition of an individual’s employment or education; (2) submission to or rejection of such conduct by an individual is used as the basis for academic or employment decisions affecting the individual; or (3) such conduct has the purpose or effect of substantially interfering with an individual’s academic or professional performance or of creating an intimidating, hostile, or demeaning employment or educational environment. Sexual harassment does not refer to behavior acceptable to both parties. All persons who commit acts of impermissible sexual harassment will be subject to discipline up to and including expulsion for students and discharge for faculty/staff. Anyone who submits a good faith complaint, either informally or formally, will be protected from retaliation or discipline. Anyone who willfully makes accusations that are proven to be false will be subject to disciplinary procedures as outlined in The Helmsman. Students who believe they have been harassed should: 1. Tell the person that the behavior is considered offensive and ask the person to stop the behavior; or, if reluctant to speak (or write) directly to the person, consult with any member of the Student Services professional staff, the Chaplains, the University Affirmative Action Officer/Director of Human Resources or any faculty member for advice or action. The faculty member or administrator will assist the student by advising on a method of communicating with the person involved or by referring the student to the Vice President for Student Services who will act as mediator. All information will be kept as confidential as possible. 2. If the offensive behavior does not cease, the student should report the matter (directly or through an administrator, a faculty member or staff member) to the Vice President for Student Services. If a faculty or staff member is involved, the case should be 64 referred to the Affirmative Action Officer/Director of Human Resources or the Vice President for Academic Affairs. (See Furman University Policies and Procedures Manual, Section 095.1, numbers 1 through 3.) 3. If the sexual harassment by another student cannot be stopped through information discussed with the Vice President for Student Services, the offended student should initiate a formal grievance for disciplinary action. A written statement of the alleged behavior will be submitted to the Vice President for Student Services for adjudication under the Campus Code of Student Conduct. This statement will require that the offended person be identified to the accused person and that a formal investigation take place. Disciplinary action for a formal grievance procedure will follow current Individual Conduct Regulations on due process. After being presented with the charges, the accused has the following choices: pleading guilty and having the Vice President for Student Services assess a penalty; pleading guilty and having a subcommittee of the Discipline Committee set the penalty; or pleading innocent and having a subcommittee of the Discipline Committee decide guilt or innocence and subsequent penalty if found guilty. Charges may be brought and pursued through a written statement and personal appearance of victim at a hearing or through a written statement only. Charges will be submitted to the Vice President for Student Services. The victim and the accused will be assured the following procedural rights: to have a person of their choice accompany them throughout the disciplinary hearing with the exception that the Vice President for Student Services and the Discipline Committee reserve the right to prohibit attorneys from attending judicial hearings; to remain present during the entire proceeding; and to be informed immediately of the outcome of the hearing. All other procedures will follow the current Discipline Committee policies and procedures as outlined in the constitution of the Discipline Committee. The range of penalties for violation of the individual conduct regulation on sexual harassment shall be those listed in the penalties section of The Helmsman under the university’s Individual Conduct Regulations. Documentation of all complaints (formal and informal) by students will be kept in a confidential file by the Vice President for Student Services. Documentation will include: complaint received, investigation/follow-up steps taken and indication that reasonable action was taken in response to the complaint. If not used as part of formal procedures, informal complaints must be purged from the file after 12 months.
Sexual Offenders Law Any student designated by law enforcement agencies as a sex offender is required by law (SC 23-3-450) to register with local law enforcement agencies where they reside, even in temporary residence locations such as a college residence hall or apartment. Each academic year, the registration should be completed with the Greenville County Sheriff’s Department and updated as needed.
SEXUAL VIOLENCE Furman University is an academic community committed to the goal of educating men and women to become responsible citizens and leaders in the human community. The university aims to develop individual excellence and to prepare students for life after college. Therefore, Furman University is committed to having a campus environment which will neither tolerate nor condone sexual assault, defined as follows: 1. Sexual violence is any form of unwanted sexual contact obtained without consent and
65 /or obtained through the use of force, threat of force, intimidation, or coercion by any person(s) upon a person(s). This includes, but is not limited to, physical contact with the groin, genital area, inner thighs, buttocks and/or breasts; penetration that involves sexual, anal, or oral intercourse; or placing any object in the genital or anal opening. Premeditation is not required for one to be found guilty of sexual violence. Consent involves freely given mutual agreement about sexual activity, with a shared understanding of the act to which all parties are consenting. Consent is invalid under the following circumstances: a. When it is obtained through the use of fraud or coercion—whether physical force, threats, or intimidation. b. When it involves: • Minors under the age of consent, as defined by South Carolina state law • Persons whose mental disabilities prohibit sound judgment about actions and their consequences, • Persons physically or mentally incapacitated as a result of alcohol or other drug consumption, whether voluntary or involuntary • Individuals who are unconscious, unaware, or otherwise physically helpless. c. When it is assumed merely because of the following: • Previous sexual relationships and/or a current relationship • Attire • Spending of money on a date. The following behaviors should also be interpreted as lack of consent: a. Silence b. Non-verbal actions or expressions indicating resistance Consent may be withdrawn at any time. 2. Any student charged with sexual assault on or off campus can be prosecuted under criminal statutes and disciplined under the Campus Code of Student Conduct. Even if the criminal justice authorities choose not to prosecute, the university reserves the right to pursue disciplinary action. Disciplinary action will follow current university policy. After being presented with the charges, the accused has the following choices: pleading responsible and having the Vice President for Student Services assess a penalty; pleading responsible and having the specially trained subcommittee of the Discipline Committee set the penalty; or pleading not responsible and having the subcommittee of the Discipline Committee decide or non responsibility and subsequent penalty, if found responsible. A specially trained subcommittee (consisting of three faculty members and three students) of the current Discipline Committee will be established to hear sexual violence cases . A faculty member will serve as chair of the committee. Charges may be brought and pursued through a written statement and personal appearance of victim during hearing or through a written statement only. Charges will be submitted to the Vice President for Student Services. The victim and the accused will be assured the following procedural rights: to have a person of their choice accompany them throughout the disciplinary hearing with the exception that the Vice President for Student Services and the Discipline Committee reserve the right to prohibit attorneys from attending judicial hearings; to remain present during the entire proceeding; not to have their past sexual history discussed during the hearing; and to be informed immediately of the outcome
66 of the hearing. All other procedures will follow the current Discipline Committee policies and procedures as outlined in the constitution of the Discipline Committee. The range of penalties for violation of the Individual Conduct Regulation on Sexual Violence shall be those listed in the penalties section of The Helmsman following the university’s Individual Conduct Regulations.
SMOKE FREE ENVIRONMENT The Surgeon General of the United States has determined that cigarette smoking is the leading preventable cause of illness and premature death in the nation. Moreover, research indicates that nonsmokers who are regularly exposed to passive (secondhand) tobacco smoke are also at increased risk of illness. For these reasons, the Surgeon General has urged employers to implement health promotion programs with special emphasis on smoking cessation. In addition, local ordinances have been passed with the intention of restricting the use of lighted smoking materials in public places. As an institution committed to providing a safe and healthful environment, Furman University adopts this smoking policy and smoking cessation program. It is the policy of Furman University to provide a safe learning and working environment for students and employees. It is recognized that smoke from cigarettes, pipes and/or cigars is hazardous to health. Therefore, it is the goal of Furman to offer a smoke - free environment to the greatest extent possible. To achieve this goal, Furman will provide access to smoking cessation programs for employees and students who currently smoke and will limit smoking as set forth below. 1. Smoking is prohibited in all indoor locations including but not limited to: a. general office space, including private offices; b. computer rooms, classrooms, laboratories, lecture rooms, conference rooms, and library; c. storage rooms, supply rooms, copy rooms, and mailroom; d. common areas, including elevators, stairwells, hallways, lobbies, reception areas, employee lounges, cafeterias, breezeways between buildings, break rooms, and restrooms; e. garages, maintenance shops and mechanical rooms; f . hazardous areas containing or in close proximity to flammable liquids, gases and vapors; g. stadium offices, concession stands, press box, gym, physical activities center; h. theaters, except for smoking required in plays (or scenes) for the actors/actresses on stage; i. exhibit halls, auditoriums; j. interior areas of campus housing buildings. 2. Smoking is permitted outdoors, with the following exceptions: a. within 25 feet of any building entrance or operable window. b. within the boundaries of all outdoor stadiums (football, soccer) during games. c. on building roofs or within 25 feet of air intake louvers. The University Housing policy prohibits smoking in all interior areas of campus housing buildings. Smoking is only allowed on porches and balconies of campus housing buildings. Smoking is prohibited in the university pool cars that are available for checkout. Smoking is permitted in university vehicles assigned to employees provided tobacco products
67 are disposed of in a receptacle designated for that purpose and provided that smokers accommodate the requests of other passengers in the vehicle. This policy applies to all students, faculty, and employees of the university whether full- time, part-time, or temporary and to all visitors, alumni and any other person on campus for any purpose. In an effort to promote the health and safety of students and employees, the university will offer smoking cessation programs. Programs will be announced through newsletters, posters, mailings, etc. It is the responsibility of all administrators, faculty, staff, and students to enforce the university’s smoking policy. Anyone smoking in a nonsmoking area should be directed to a smoking-permitted area. Disputes over the interpretation of the policy or complaints about individuals violating the policy and/or guidelines, should be brought to the attention of a supervisor using the normal channels for making complaints. Supervisors should follow existing policies and procedures to deal with complaints received or infractions of this policy. Students should follow the procedures outlined in the Administrative Policies section of the Helmsman, GRIEVANCE PROCESS.
STUDENT ACTIONS ON CAMPUS Violence or the use of force is not anticipated on the Furman campus. However, in the event either should occur, all members of the Furman student body, faculty and administration should be fully aware of the policies enumerated below: 1. The constitutionally guaranteed right to peaceful protest will be protected but students or others on campus are not guaranteed and will not be permitted the right to interfere with orderly administrative and educational processes. There shall be no use of violence, force, obscene or indecorous language or conduct in protest or demonstrations. 2. The right of approved speakers to present their views on campus without heckling or disturbance will be protected. 3. Approved business, professional, industrial, governmental or other recruiters or representatives will be permitted to carry out mutual objectives on campus without handicap or prevention. 4. Any Furman student found guilty of violating any of these policies will be subject, after proper hearing with due process observed, to suspension or expulsion, depending upon the flagrancy of violation. 5. Anyone who is not a student or employee of Furman University will be denied entrance to the campus or required to depart from the campus if it can reasonably be expected that the person will violate or advocate violation of any of these policies. 6. If it becomes necessary to call upon civil authorities for assistance in maintaining order on campus, these civil authorities will be obeyed.
STUDENT ORGANIZATION PICNIC POLICY (This policy is recorded in detail in the Furman Policy Book.) Student organization picnics as replacement meals for boarding students are authorized subject to conditions and guidelines of the policy. The Director of Dining Services has the responsibility for administering this program. Student leaders planning group picnics need to be aware of this information. 1. Only a standard menu (cooked hamburgers and hotdogs) is available. 2. A written request has to be prepared seven days prior to the event with meal plan ID numbers.
68 3. Recognized organizations in existence for 12 months or more are eligible for one picnic meal per school year. 4. Contact the catering department at Ext 3212 to book the function. Because of the transitory nature of some student groups, the following are not eligible for this program: 1. Individual classes. 2. Intramural teams. When non-boarding persons are included, the sponsoring organization will pay for their meals according to the current meal ticket fee.
STUDENT PARTICIPATION IN OFF‑CAMPUS PUBLIC AFFAIRS 1. No student will be denied the constitutional right to peaceful protest under the law. 2. When a student exercises the right as a private citizen or member of an organized group to participate in a protest or demonstration off the campus, the student must assume full responsibility for the consequences of the action. The university will not be held accountable should the student be injured or arrested. 3. When participating in any kind of demonstration off the campus, the student is acting as a private citizen, not as a representative of Furman University, and the university is not a participant in the action. The student should be careful not to identify Furman University or student of Furman with the demonstration. 4. When a Furman student behaves off the campus in a way that reflects discredit upon the university, that student may be liable to disciplinary action.
STUDENT MEDIA The Furman University student communications media function as a means of bringing student concerns to the attention of the faculty and university authorities, of helping the university community formulate opinion on various campus and off-campus issues, and of providing a forum for debate. The student communications media will operate free of censorship. (The term “censorship” in reference to student communications media shall mean any attempt to threaten or coerce any editor, manager or staff member of a student-run publication in order to prevent the dissemination of any factual account or the expression of any opinion, or generally, to hinder the free flow of ideas.) Student communications media are governed by the constitution of the Furman University Board of Student Communications (on file in the office of the Vice President for Student Services). The board’s responsibilities include the appointment and removal (as needed) of editors and managers. Editors and managers will be responsible for developing their own editorial policies and methods of news coverage within the framework of the philosophies and objectives of the university. Because Furman University, designated publisher of the student publications, may have to bear the legal responsibilities for the contents of the publications, certain policies are considered inherent in the editorial freedom granted to student editors and managers. These policies include, but are not limited to, the following: 1. Avoidance of publication of statements of libel, indecency, undocumented allegations, attacks on personal integrity and the intentional use of harassment and innuendo. 2. Observation of any applicable regulations of the Federal Communications Commission. 3. A show of regard for Furman University standards, philosophies and objectives.
69 4. A statement on the editorial page that the opinions there expressed are not necessarily those of the university or the student body.
SUBSTANCE ABUSE The possession or use of alcoholic beverages on or in university property is prohibited. In addition, students are subject to all state, federal and local regulations concerning the use of alcoholic beverages. Unbecoming behavior or any conduct violation committed by a student under the influence of alcohol will be dealt with severely. South Carolina state law requires that anyone possessing or consuming an alcoholic beverage be 21 years of age or older.
WINTER STORM POLICY The effects of a winter storm can result in either cancellation or delay of classes, employee work hours and various campus activities. If severe weather does alter Furman’s normal operating schedule, the university has several options it can follow. These changes are communicated as follows: • All local Upstate radio and television stations are informed of university changes. • Call 294.3766 where a recorded message will also be available. • Class cancellation will be posted on FUnet. Even with the use of multiple recorders, past experience has proven that getting through to this number is difficult. An explanation of these options is provided in the university telephone directory and on posters distributed throughout the campus. This information includes the following plans: A. Day Classes Are Cancelled All day classes are cancelled. Announcements on evening classes, however, will be made later in the day. The only employees who should report to work are those in the areas of Library Services, Facilities Services, Public Safety and Student Services. Those employees should contact their supervisors. For information on planned campus activities, contact the department or group sponsor in charge of the event. B. Evening Classes Are Cancelled All evening classes are cancelled. Those employees who work evening hours in the areas of Library Services, Facilities Services, Public Safety and Student Services should contact their supervisors. For information on planned evening campus activities, contact the department or group sponsor. C. Day and Evening Classes Are Cancelled All day and evening classes are cancelled. Those employees who work in the areas of Library Services, Facilities Services, Public Safety and Student Services should contact their supervisors. For information on planned campus activities, contact the department or group sponsor. D. Plan “A” Eight o’clock classes are cancelled. Meet your 9 a.m. class (fall and spring terms) or 9:25 a.m. class (winter term). A decision on evening classes will be made later in the day. Employees should report to work at (fall and spring—9 a.m.; winter term—9:15 a.m.). Department policy (e.g., Facilities Services and Public Safety) may require some employees to arrive earlier.
70 E. Plan “B” Eight and nine o’clock classes are cancelled (fall and spring terms) or 8 a.m. and 9:25 a.m. classes (winter term) are cancelled. Meet your 10 a.m. class (fall and spring terms) or 10:50 a.m. class (winter term). A decision on evening classes will be made later in the day. Employees should report to work: fall and spring terms at 10 a.m.; winter term at 10:50 a.m. A decision on evening classes will be made later in the day. Departmental policy may require some employees to arrive earlier.
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