Faulkner University Student Handbook

1 Faulkner University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate, baccalaureate, masters, and doctorate degrees. Contact the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Faulkner University. Faulkner Mission Statement The mission of Faulkner University is to glorify God through education of the whole person, emphasizing integrity of character in a caring Christian environment where every individual matters every day. Faulkner Honor Code Statement “As members of the Faulkner community, we commit ourselves to act honestly, responsibly, and above all, with honor and integrity in all areas of academic and campus life.” 2 GREETINGS FROM THE DEAN OF STUDENTS Welcome to the 2018-2019 academic year at Faulkner University. Whether you are a student returning to Faulkner or beginning your very first semester here, this handbook was designed to help students, staff and faculty. As a student this handbook is your manual to understanding our processes, guidelines and your rights as a Faulkner student. Additionally, it holds details of resources and contacts available to our students so that each student can be knowledgeable of all the many possibilities included in the Faulkner experience. The college experience is one of excitement and challenge and we hope you will be intentional with your own experience seeking to broaden your scope and push yourself to learn and grow spiritually, educationally and personally. Similarly, we are pushing ourselves towards excellence as we facilitate and mentor students and invite your input and partnership in living out our mission: to glorify God through the education of the whole person, emphasizing integrity of character in a caring Christian environment where every individual matters every day. Our core purpose is to model and point our students to pursue strong moral character, personal maturity, and an increasing reliance on God in all things. YOU, the students, are at the center of all that we do. The extent to which you take advantage of the many opportunities here for you will make all the difference in your overall experience. Living and learning within the Faulkner community is a privilege for each of us. As such, we are called to conduct ourselves in ways that respect one another even when we has differences whether seemingly small or big. Our hope is to practice the “love of Christ” by attempting to accomplish what it is the best interest of one another in the context of our mission here at Faulkner. It is the responsibility of each student to read and understand the parameters and expectations outlined in this Student Handbook, which serves as an important resource and guide for your time here. Please take the necessary time to familiarize yourself with these guidelines and campus policies. Once again “Welcome to the Faulkner Family”. Sincere regards, Candace Cain, “Dean Cain” Dean of Students/Assistant Vice President for Student Services 3 Table of Contents Faulkner Mission Statement 2 Faulkner Honor Code Statement 2 GREETINGS FROM THE DEAN OF STUDENTS 3 ABOUT THIS HANDBOOK 17 AGREEMENT BETWEEN FAULKNER UNIVERSITY AND STUDENTS 17 PUBLICITY AND IMAGE USE POLICY 17 DEFINITION OF STUDENT 17 INTRODUCTION 18 ABOUT FAULKNER UNIVERSITY 18 MISSION 18 OVERVIEW OF INSTITUTION AND CHARACTERISTICS 18 HISTORY OF FAULKNER 19 CHRISTIAN FOUNDATIONS 19 VISION AND BASIC COMMITMENTS 20 Core Commitments 20 Core Values 20 CHRISTIAN CULTURAL HERITAGE 21 STUDENT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES 22 STUDENT RIGHTS 22 STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES 23 FAMILY EDUCATION RIGHTS AND PRIVACY ACT: POSTSECONDARY STUDENT RIGHTS 23 STUDENT RIGHT-TO-KNOW AND CAMPUS SECURITY ACT 24 CAMPUS SECURITY AND CRIME AWARENESS REPORT 24 NONDISCRIMINATION RIGHTS STATEMENT 24 DISABILITY RIGHTS AND THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT 24 DIVISION OF ENROLLMENT MANAGEMENT 25 OFFICE OF TRADITIONAL ADMISSIONS 25 FINANCIAL AID 26 DIVISION OF STUDENT SERVICES 27 STUDENT SERVICES AREAS 28 OFFICE OF STUDENT LIFE 28 CAMPUS LIFE AT FAULKNER 29 4 ATHLETICS 29 STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION 30 CLUBS, ORGANIZATIONS AND SOCIETIES 31 Social Clubs 31 Women’s Social Clubs 31 Chi Omicron Chi—ΧΟΧ 31 Delta Xi Omega— ΔΞΩ 31 Phi Lambda—ΦΛ 31 Men’s Social Clubs 31 Epsilon Phi Upsilon—ΕΦΥ 31 Kappa Sigma Phi—ΚΣΦ 32 Sigma Psi Chi—ΣΨΧ 32 ACADEMIC ORGANIZATIONS 32 Faulkner Near Eastern and Archeological Society: FNEAS 32 Psychology (PSI) Club 32 Pi Sigma Delta: ΠΣΔ 32 Pi Tau Epsilon: ΠΤΕ 32 Institute of Faith and the Academy 33 Student Alabama Education Association 33 Academic and Professional Honor Societies 33 Alpha Chi: ΑΧ 33 Alpha Psi Omega: ΑΨΩ 33 Beta Gamma Sigma: ΒΓΣ 33 Kappa Delta Pi: ΚΔΠ 33 Lambda Epsilon Chi: ΛΕΧ 34 Phi Alpha Theta: ΦΑΘ 34 Sigma Tau Delta: ΣΤΔ 34 Faulkner Science Association: FSA 34 PERFORMANCE GROUPS AND ORGANIZATIONS 34 Faulkner University Chorus 35 Faulkner Singers 35 University Band 35 SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS 35 5 Faulkner Film Society 35 Friends for Faulkner 36 Faulkner’s Objective Recruiting Christian Education: F.O.R.C.E. 36 STUDENT PUBLICATIONS 36 The Sheaf 36 Images in Ink 36 STUDENT ACTIVITIES 36 Devotionals 36 Intramural Sports Program 37 Move-In Day 37 Welcome Week 37 Mixers 37 Homecoming 37 Jamboree 38 (in)Formal 38 Special Events 38 STUDENT LIFE CONDUCT REGULATIONS 39 PHILOSOPHY OF DISCIPLINE AND STANDARDS OF CONDUCT 40 DISCIPLINARY RESPONSE 40 CONDUCT SUBJECT TO SANCTIONS 41 Category One Violations 41 Category One Sanctions 41 Category Two Violations 41 Category Two Sanctions 42 Category Three Violations 42 Category Three Sanctions 43 EXPLANATION OF SANCTIONS 43 REPORTING A VIOLATION 45 CONDUCTING A STUDENT CONDUCT INVESTIGATION AND SUMMONING A STUDENT 45 DELIBERATION/STANDARD OF PROOF 45 SANCTIONING A STUDENT 46 NON-DISCIPLINARY PROCESS/ADMINISTRATIVE AGREEMENTS 46 PROCEDURES FOR VIOLATIONS BY STUDENT GROUPS 46 6 GRADUATION ELIGIBILITY 46 DISCIPLINARY RECORDS RETENTION AND REQUESTS 46 APPEAL PROCESS 47 Appeals will only be granted on the following grounds: 47 Appeal to the Dean of Students 47 Appeal to the Disciplinary Review Board 47 GENERAL UNIVERSITY POLICIES 49 ACADEMIC HONESTY 49 ADDRESS CHANGES 49 ADMINISTRATIVE ENTRY, SEARCH AND SEIZURE 49 ALCOHOL, ILLEGAL DRUG AND TOBACCO POLICY 50 COMPLIANCE WITH POLICE OFFICERS 51 COMPUTER USER AND EMAIL ACCOUNTS 51 DEMONSTRATIONS 51 DRESS CODE POLICY 52 SHIRTS & TOPS (including dresses) 52 SKIRTS & DRESSES 52 SHORTS 52 OTHER 52 FAMILY EDUCATIONAL RIGHTS AND PRIVACY ACT 53 ANTI-HARASSMENT POLICY -- INCLUDING DISCRIMINATORY AND SEXUAL HARASSMENT, SEXUAL MISCONDUCT, ASSAULT, STALKING AND RELATIONSHIP VIOLENCE 53 STUDENT SUPPORT PROCESS 53 Purpose 53 Scope 53 Policy 53 Definitions and Examples 54 Emergency Assistance 57 Complaint Procedures (Administrative and Law Enforcement) 58 Intake, Interim Measures, and Preliminary Assessment 60 Requests for Confidentiality and/or No Action 60 Informal Resolution 61 Formal Resolution 61 7 Initial Meetings, Parties Statements, and Pre-Finding Resolution 62 Fact-Finding Investigation 62 Findings and Report 63 Presentation of Finding and Decision 63 Remedies 63 Notifications 64 Appeal 64 HAZING POLICY 65 IDENTIFICATION CARDS 65 INTERNET INFORMATION 66 MEDICAL INSURANCE 66 NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY 66 Purpose 66 Scope 66 Policy 66 NOTIFICATION TO PARENTS 67 OTHER BEHAVIORS 67 PARKING 68 POLITICAL CAMPAIGN ACTIVITY 68 PURITY AND SEXUAL STEWARDSHIP 69 PROPERTY AND POSSESSIONS 70 RACISM 70 REQUIRED TESTIMONY 70 RESIDENCE LIFE REGULATIONS 70 SEXUAL ASSAULT 71 DEFINITION OF SEXUAL ASSAULT 71 If You Are Sexually Assaulted 72 Reporting a Sexual Assault 72 UNIVERSITY DISCIPLINARY HEARINGS 73 SOLICITATION 73 STALKING 73 STUDENT COMPLAINT POLICY 74 STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS AND ACTIVITIES 75 8 STUDENT ROLE IN FAULKNER UNIVERSITY DECISION-MAKING 75 THEFT OR LOSS OF PERSONAL PROPERTY 75 WEAPONS 76 WITHDRAWAL FROM THE UNIVERSITY 76 Voluntary Withdrawal 76 Interim Emergency Separation 76 Involuntary Medical Withdrawal 76 Re-enrollment/Readmission Following Withdrawal 77 RESIDENTIAL LIFE REGULATIONS, POLICIES AND PROCEDURES 78 ABOUT RESIDENCE LIFE 78 RESIDENCE LIFE COMMUNITY COMMITMENT 78 RESIDENCE LIFE STAFF 79 DIRECTOR OF RESIDENCE LIFE AND HOUSING 79 RESIDENT DIRECTORS 79 RESIDENT ASSISTANTS: RAS 79 UNIVERSITY RESIDENCES 79 ACCESSIBLE HOUSING 79 RESIDENCE HALLS 80 Baldwin Hall 80 Burton Hall 80 New Men’s Hall 80 Davis Hall A 80 Davis Hall B 80 Harris Hall 81 APARTMENTS 81 Harrison Apartments 81 RESIDENCE LIFE QUALIFICATIONS 81 Privileged Housing Qualifications 81 Living Off Campus/On Campus 81 GENERAL RULES AND REGULATIONS 82 Check-In and Check-Out 82 Room Changes and Housing Reassignments 82 Private Rooms 82 9 Meal Plans 83 Alarms 83 Summer Semester 83 Media 83 Pets 83 Campus Housing between Terms and During Breaks 83 Furnishings, Appliances, Decorations and Storage 83 Furnishings 83 Appliances 84 Decorations 84 Storage 84 Personal Property 84 Residence Life Health and Safety 84 Inspections, Sanitation and Safety 85 Defacement, Vandalism and Damage 85 Curfew/Entering Campus At or After Midnight 85 Signing Out (Curfew Residents) 86 Visitation 86 Opposite Gender Visitors: 86 Same Gender Visitors: 86 Quiet Hours 86 Residence Hall Devotionals 86 Baldwin & Burton 87 Davis and the New Men’s Hall 87 Margaret Berry Harris 87 Fire Prevention Regulations 87 Setting Fire 87 Misuse of Fire Safety Equipment 87 Emergency Procedures and Preparedness 87 Severe Weather and Tornadoes 88

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