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Office of Student Affairs STUDENT HANDBOOK 2019–2020 Office of Student Affairs WEL COME
Your university years are an exciting chapter of your life, and the Student Handbook will help you explore the many non-academic support services, extracurricular offerings and facilities that make student life at AUS so vibrant. Whether your interests are in sports, student clubs and organizations, volunteerism, multicultural learning or leadership, AUS provides many opportunities beyond the classroom that will help you pursue your interests and excel. The handbook also serves as an essential guide to the use of university facilities and to living in the residential halls. An important component of the Student Handbook is the Student Code of Conduct. The Code sets out the university’s expectations of students’ behavior, consistent with the university’s values. Students are responsible for reading the handbook in its entirety, and for abiding by all university rules and regulations. If you have questions about the policies in this handbook or student life at AUS, please contact the Office of Student Affairs (OSA) staff. Contact information for the OSA units is included in this handbook. We look forward to assisting you. We wish all the best for your time at American University of Sharjah. We are happy that you are here.
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4 American University of Sharjah (AUS) was state. The combination of traditional and founded in 1997 by His Highness Sheikh innovative teaching methods provides an Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, educational environment in which students Member of the Supreme Council of can realize their individual potential and the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of pursue their goals. Sharjah, who envisioned AUS as a leading AUS is well qualified to meet the challenges educational institution in the Gulf region. inherent in preparing its students for life in American University of Sharjah is an the age of electronic communication, global independent, not-for-profit, coeducational economies, social pluralism and political institution. Consciously based upon interdependence. American institutions of higher education, AUS is thoroughly grounded in Arab The university offers undergraduate and culture and part of a larger process of the graduate degrees through the College of revitalization of intellectual life in the Architecture, Art and Design; the College Middle East. of Arts and Sciences; the College of Engineering; and the School of Business American University of Sharjah has Administration. succeeded in building a multicultural education environment that brings While Arabic is the official language of together people from diverse nations and the United Arab Emirates, the language of backgrounds. AUS strives to instill in its instruction at AUS is English. All classes and students the importance of appreciating and administrative functions are conducted in understanding diversity, global issues and English. their own roles in society. Islam is the official religion of the state, AUS is a leading comprehensive and Arab Islamic culture predominates in coeducational university in the Gulf, the UAE. The nation is also distinguished serving students from the region and by its tolerance toward its large expatriate around the world. AUS students are communities, which comprise diverse introduced to a culture of high aspiration nationalities, cultures and religious beliefs. and achievement to aid them in leading Following in this spirit of understanding productive and meaningful lives. AUS is and acceptance of all peoples, AUS admits also dedicated to the preservation of the students solely on the basis of their physical environment, free from pollution academic qualifications regardless of race, and neglect. This sense of environmental color, gender, religion, disabilities, age or responsibility is passed on to AUS graduates national origin. The university’s mission in order to create ecologically aware is to create a multicultural, international citizens. academic community in order to prepare its students to become lifelong learners In keeping with its mission, AUS offers equipped to adapt to the needs of our students an education that will enable changing world. them to comprehend the dynamism and complexity of contemporary global AUS was established as an “American” processes. Through the integration of liberal university not only in its formal academic ABOUT studies and professional education, students and organizational characteristics but are given both breadth of knowledge also in the recognition that the total and specialization in their chosen fields. culture and philosophy of the educational Education at AUS runs the gamut from art, community is as significant as the formal poetry and religions from past civilizations program of studies. Students learn the to the latest skills and technologies of lessons of the classroom and the lessons today’s information age. These are all of life in a coeducational, multicultural presented to students in order to produce and multinational environment. From its future leaders with a firm understanding inception, AUS was envisioned as a place AUS of how society has reached its present that would “feel” like an American campus. SERVICES & RESOURCES
1.1 Campus Services & Facilities 10 1.1.1 Academic Facilities and Resources 10 1.1.2 Banking 10 1.1.3 Bookstore 10 1.1.4 Copy Center 10 1.1.5 Dining 10 1.1.6 ID Cards 10 1.1.7 Immigration-Related Services 10 1.1.8 Lost and Found 10 1.1.9 Mini-Marts 10 1.1.10 Parking 11 1.1.11 Personal Services 11 1.1.12 Pharmacy 11 1.1.13 Post Office and Mail 11 1.1.14 Safety 11 1.1.15 Security 11 1.1.16 Transportation 12 1.1.17 Travel Office 12 1.1.18 University Health Center 12
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1SERVICES & Services and Resources FACILITIES
1.1.1 Academic Facilities and Most residential halls are equipped with 1.1.10 Parking the ground floor of the Main Building. Resources kitchenettes, which include refrigerators and Parking lots, free and paid, are provided Mail is sorted daily in the post office and hot plates, in addition to vending machines distributed to all offices. All mail intended The university offers a variety of learning for faculty, staff, students and visitors. containing snacks and beverages. for university offices and for those residing resources, academic support services and Vehicles must be registered with the Office on campus should be addressed to: laboratory facilities. For specific information, 1.1.6 ID Cards of Protocol and Security, which is located see the university website or on the mezzanine floor of the Main American University of Sharjah AUS Undergraduate Catalog. Students must carry their IDs with them at all Building, (offices MM 29/30/31/32/33); it PO Box 26666 times and have them available upon request. Sharjah, UAE The University Library can be accessed at can be reached at 515 2114/515 2074 or ID cards must be validated by the Office at [email protected]. Once the vehicle http://library.aus.edu/. 1.1.14 Safety of Protocol and Security every semester is registered, a car parking card is issued. Campus safety is monitored by the Safety (including summer term) to avoid charges. Faculty, staff and students using rented cars 1.1.2 Banking division, which provides information on The Office of Protocol and Security also or using cars on a temporary basis, as well as Located on the ground floor of the Main occupational safety and health hazards, and issues AUS ID cards for faculty, staff and their visitors, are issued temporary permits. Building, Sharjah Islamic Bank offers dependents. promotes a safe and healthy environment banking services such as checking and saving AUS parking cards should always be visibly on campus. The Safety division is located in accounts, ATM transactions and transfer of 1.1.7 Immigration-Related Services displayed on the car’s windshield. These the Campus Service Center (office 1022) and stickers must be renewed during the first funds. ATMs are located at the bank, the Immigration-related services are offered can be reached at 06 515 2068. two weeks of every academic year. Student Center and the Women’s Welcome for students, faculty and staff, including 1.1.15 Security Center. passport custody, medical test assistance, Parking regulations and details on issuing and the processing of visas and residence car stickers are posted on the university The Office of Protocol and Security is 1.1.3 Bookstore permits. For specific details, contact Public website.The university reserves the right to responsible for campus security, as well Located in the Student Center basement, the Relations at [email protected]. make changes in urgent situations without as serving as the university’s contact with bookstore sells all required textbooks, other any prior notice. federal and local government entities, books, art supplies, stationery, notebooks 1.1.8 Lost and Found embassies and consulates. The office also 1.1.11 Personal Services and other general gift items. The lost and found is located at the Student provides services such as AUS ID cards, Center reception desk. Lost and found items A beauty salon is located in the Women’s parking stickers, lost and found, assistance 1.1.4 Copy Center are held for a specific period of time. After Welcome Center, and a barbershop is located with car registration, assistance with The AUS Copy Center is located on the the holding period expires, the procedure in the Student Center. Regular and dry-clean procedures related to traffic violations and ground floor of the Main Building. It serves for disposing unclaimed items goes into laundry services are available on the west on-campus accidents, vehicle assistance and faculty, staff and students by providing a effect. and east sides of campus near the faculty official letters required by the University City variety of quality and reasonably priced housing. Police. document reproduction services. The center 1.1.9 Mini-Marts The Office of Protocol and Security monitors 1.1.12 Pharmacy also offers professional binding, lamination, The Sharjah Co-Op Supermarkets provide a security on the entire campus, including stapling and other related services. large variety of grocery items, fresh fruits Located in the Student Center, the pharmacy residential halls and all university owned and vegetables, and other household items. is part of the health coverage program and buildings, and works to ensure that UAE 1.1.5 Dining One outlet is located in the Student Center; offers a full range of medication and various laws and AUS regulations are implemented. Many restaurants, coffee shops and snack a second outlet is located in the Women’s health, hygiene and cosmetic products. If a violation occurs, the security officers services are located in the Student Center. Welcome Center. have the right to withdraw any ID. AUS Most of these outlets offer a delivery service. 1.1.13 Post Office and Mail reserves the right to restrict or prohibit AUS provides a full-service post office on access to the campus. The office oversees
10 11 the campus traffic and parking system and is medical team, which includes general but optional for those who are covered for any such fines. Students who fail to authorized to enforce all related regulations. practitioners, clinical counselors, and by private insurance (proof of coverage submit the health insurance registration It also provides security personnel 24 hours registered nurses. The UHC is equipped with must be submitted to UHC). Plan I students documents by the deadline will be placed on a day on university premises, including the an observation room (day care) to closely must submit the required health insurance Plan II. residential areas, and for campus events monitor patients for short stays before registration documents (for a list of these Plan II is compulsory for all undergraduate when requested. transferring to a hospital if required. The documents, see www.aus.edu/health-center) students who are not enrolled in Plan I. UHC has access to an on-campus laboratory by the semester registration deadline to Services and Resources The Office of Protocol and Security is located For more information on the health and pharmacy to assist in serving the AUS avoid incurring government fines at the in the west Mezzanine Floor of the Main insurance plans, community. An ambulance is on standby 24 time of UAE residence visa renewal. The Building (offices MM 29/30/31/32/33) and can visit www.aus.edu/health-center. be reached at 06 515 2114/515 2074/2075 or hours a day within University City. University Health Center will not be liable at [email protected]. 1.1.18.1 Health Education Programs 1.1.16 Transportation As part of an educational institution, the UHC plays an active role in educating AUS offers a shuttle bus service between the the university community and promotes student residential halls and other areas of on-campus health and wellness activities campus. Students who wish to commute off throughout the academic year. UHC campus may contact Transportation Services, programs include awareness campaigns on which provides transportation to the cities health-related issues such as first-aid training of Sharjah, Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Al Ain. and CPR courses. For more information on all routes and schedules, contact Transportation Services at 1.1.18.2 University Counseling Services 515 2171 or visit www.aus.edu/parking-and- University Counseling Services (UCS) offers transportation. For taxi services, support services to enhance the success of call 600 525252. students. These services include assisting 1.1.17 Travel Office with academic growth, educational and career goals, problem solving, decision The Travel Office, located in the Student making, understanding and appreciation of Center, offers efficient and cost-effective oneself, and interpersonal relationships. services designed to assist all AUS students, faculty and staff. The office handles all UCS provides different types of counseling travel arrangements, negotiates the most services: individual counseling, group favorable rates and provides information on counseling, crisis counseling and personality special offers. testing, and the Let’s Talk program. Counseling is strictly confidential. The 1.1.18 University Health Center information shared with a student counselor The University Health Center (UHC) provides will not be disclosed to another individual or primary health care to all AUS students, organization without the written consent of and faculty and staff members and their the student. Services are free, voluntary and dependents. The center is open Sunday– available to all undergraduate and graduate Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and students currently enrolled at AUS. provides 24-hour accident and emergency Appointments may be arranged by visiting care as well. Depending on the severity of the UCS at the rear of the University Health the illness, patients are referred to hospitals Center. For more information, please email for further treatment. Great emphasis is UCS at [email protected]. placed on making the campus a healthy and safe place to study, work and live through 1.1.18.3 Health Insurance Plans for Students providing preliminary physical examinations As part of the registration procedures, every to all students and employees as a undergraduate student must enroll in one of mandatory part of registration/employment two health insurance plans (Plan I and Plan process, followed by continued quality care II) by visiting the University Health Center throughout their time at AUS, including and completing the necessary paperwork. fitness checks for sports teams. Plan I is compulsory for AUS-sponsored (visa The UHC is staffed with a highly qualified sponsored by AUS) undergraduate students
12 13 OFFICE OF STUDENT AFFAIRS
2.1 About the Office of Student Affairs 16 2.6 Mediation Services 46 2.1.1 OSA Vision 16 2.6.1 Purpose of Mediation 46 2.1.2 OSA Mission 16 2.6.2 Benefits of Mediation 46 2.1.3 OSA Core Values 16 2.6.3 Conflicts that May Be Referred to Mediation Services 46 2.2 OSA Department 18 2.6.4 The Mediation Process 46 2.3 OSA Scholarships & Recognition 20 2.7 Student Leadership Program 48 2.3.1 Most Outstanding Active Student Award 2.7.1 Programs Offered 48 for Clubs and Organizations 21 2.7.2 AUS Student Lecture Series 50 2.3.2 Most Outstanding Athlete Award 21 2.7.3 International, Regional and Local Participation 50 2.3.3 Most Outstanding Community Service Volunteer Award 21 2.7.4 Student Training and Workshop Series 50 2.3.4 Most Outstanding Student Leader Award 22 2.7.9 Contact 50 2.3.5 Student Recognition and Achievement Awards 22 2.8 Student Residential Life 52 2.4 Athletics & Recreation 24 2.8.1 Student Residential Life Mission 52 2.4.1 Objectives 24 2.8.2 Room Types 52 2.4.2 AUS Sports Facilities 24 2.8.3 Residential Halls Facilities and Procedures 52 2.4.3 General Rules and Regulations 25 2.8.4 AUS Resident Students’ Bill of Rights 54 2.4.4 Policies 26 2.8.5 Policies Governing Resident Student Conduct 54 2.4.5 AUS Sports Programs 27 2.8.6 Resident Assistants 58 2.4.6 Hours of Operation 27 2.8.7 Desk Assistant 59 2.4.7 FAQs 27 2.9 Student Development & Organizations 60 2.4.8 Contacts 28 2.9.1 Student Center 60 2.5 Judicial Affairs 30 2.9.2 Student Orientation 62 2.5.1 Student Conduct 30 2.9.3 Student Publications 62 2.5.2 Authority for Student Discipline 31 2.9.4 Student Clubs and Organizations 62 2.5.3 Student Code of Conduct 31 2.9.5 Community Services 64 2.5.4 Student Rights and Responsibilities 33 2.9.6 Student Employment 67 2.5.5 Policy Statement 33 2.9.7 Student Multicultural Learning Program 68 2.5.6 Procedures/Guidelines 39 2.9.8 Student Council 69 2.5.7 Special Cases 40 2.9.9 Student Development and Organizations Staff 70 2.5.8 Parental Notification 41 2.5.9 Non-Compliance with Policy 41 2.5.10 Non-Academic Sanctions 43 2.5.11 Disciplinary Files and Records 44 2.5.12 Conduct of Students on Student Council or Boards of University-Registered Clubs/Organizations 44 2.5.13 Conduct of Participants and Spectators at Sports Events 44 2.5.14 General Regulations Regarding Use of Student Center Facilities 44 2.5.15 Library Code of Conduct 45
.1 ABOUT THE OFFICE OF 2 Office of Students Affairs STUDENT AFFAIRS
The Office of Student Affairs (OSA) is to Thursday, during official working hours responsible for providing non-academic and can be contacted at: student support services to the AUS student Tel +971 6 515 2166/2216 body. OSA offers state-of-the-art services Fax +971 6 558 5024 that support the university’s mission. The [email protected] services and programs delivered through Main Building, Second Floor OSA create a wonderful extracurricular M217, M218 and M255A atmosphere that enhances student life at AUS and develops students’ all-around personality. OSA’s support services help 2.1.1 OSA Vision students learn through practical experience The Office of Student Affairs shapes future and achieve academic success. leaders to become productive citizens in a Student Affairs programs, events and global society. activities in the extracurricular arena cater to all registered students, beginning from 2.1.2 OSA Mission freshman year through graduation and The mission of the Office of Student Affairs after. Graduates are no exception. OSA is to provide high-quality services and opportunities for students have goals programs facilitating informal learning that entwined with learning outcomes that is in congruence with the Middle Eastern promote student development. The interest culture; complements formal learning; and of freshman in out-of-class participation promotes aesthetic, ethical, intellectual, is measured through a survey and the personal, social and talent growth in a safe respondents' participation is tracked through environment. their AUS years. Freshmen and their parents also interact with Student Affairs during the 2.1.3 OSA Core Values orientation week at the beginning of fall The Office of Student Affairs holds the and spring semester. following core values: Open forums for students with the Vice • commitment to excellence Provost for Student Life and OSA staff are • integrity and ethics held to discuss their concerns and challenges, • respect human dignity and to help improve student life at AUS. • celebrate cultural diversity The Vice Provost for Student Life offers • responsible leadership consultation on Student Affairs related • lifelong learning matters. Mentoring sessions are offered for students' ethical and social development.
The Office of Student Affairs is led by the Vice Provost for Student Life. The Vice Provost for Student Life is available Sunday
16 17 .2 OSA DEPARTMENTS 2 Office of Students Affairs
The Office of Student Affairs offers varied training, which is something found in this and cultural development are achieved by politics and lifestyle that exist in other non-academic student support services region only at AUS. involvement and engagement. societies around the globe. SMLP promotes through the following departments: OSA’s Student Leadership Programs The Student Multicultural Learning Program multicultural learning through organized • Student Athletics and Recreation strengthen students’ leadership skills, (SMLP) is for students to gain firsthand excursions to heritage villages, historical • Judicial Affairs increase the probability of participants knowledge of cultural diversity and expand monuments, traditional habitats in the • Student Development and Organizations becoming prominent leaders of tomorrow, their understanding of the cultural, historical region and beyond. -- Student Clubs and Organizations and provide a leadership practice platform. and sociological backgrounds of the UAE Information on the Student Life and Student -- Community Services Multiple opportunities for leadership and of other countries around the world. Activities fees can be found at www.aus.edu -- Student Employment development are provided on campus, Besides cultural diversity, students also learn and in the AUS Undergraduate Catalog. about diversity in business, government, -- Student Multicultural Learning Program locally, regionally and internationally. • Student Leadership Programs More than 29 percent of our students live • Student Residential Life in the residential halls, which are living- OSA is a hub for welcoming freshmen, learning facilities. Student Residential Life helping them adjust to the diversified provides services and customer support 24/7 AUS culture and to integrate into the for resident students. Those students living AUS community. Student Affairs exposes on campus have easy access to multiple students to experiential learning that taps resources, are close to their school/college, their potential and intellect and develops live safely, interact with and learn from their personality to prepare them to be diverse nationalities, and participate in activities that are both educational and responsible and contributing members of a recreational. diversified society. Student Development and Organizations Student Athletics and Recreation provides channels student energy into more than a variety of high-quality recreational and 130 registered ethnic and interest-oriented competitive sports programs through its clubs/organizations, engages students indoor and outdoor facilities. Athletic in community service, finds students Scholarships are awarded to athletes who employment on campus, involves them in excel in sports, exhibit good sportsmanship multicultural learning and makes resources and dedication, and establish a record of available to facilitate student activities, consistent participation. events and programs. The specific units of OSA ensures that AUS students follow the Student Development and Organizations highest standards of personal conduct. are Community Services, Student Clubs The AUS Student Code of Conduct and Organizations, Student Employment Policy is implemented by OSA. Student and the Student Multicultural Learning conduct administration is entrusted to Program. Student skills and talent growth Judicial Affairs. A safe living and learning are pursued through involvement and environment is of prime importance, and engagement in art, astronomy, music, that is ensured by enforcing the code. science, technology, environment and many Mediation is offered through Judicial other areas. Community services teaches Affairs, Mediation Services. AUS students service to humanity, social work, awareness are privileged to receive peer mediation of social and humanitarian causes. Personal
18 19 .3 OSA SCHOLARSHIPS 2 Office of Students Affairs & RECOGNITION
The Office of Student Affairs firmly believes • Scholarship recipients must be registered Conditions: • a member of a student club for the current for a minimum of 12 credit hours during the academic year that student participation in out-of-class • The scholarship entitles the recipient to an semester they are receiving the scholarship activities, events and programs enriches award of up to 25 percent tuition remission • noteworthy contributions to clubs and organizations student life and enlivens campus life at AUS. Application: for one semester Student contributions and achievements • Scholarship recipients must be registered • active participation in club activities Applications are open from the end of week are acknowledged through various OSA for a minimum of 12 credit hours during the • good moral character with no disciplinary six until the end of week 12 of the semester. scholarship and recognition programs. semester they are receiving the scholarship action on record To apply, download the Active Student The following awards honor student Scholarship Application Form available at Application: Download the application form at contributions to extracurricular activities at www.aus.edu/osa-scholarships. Submit your www.aus.edu/awards-and-recognition. AUS. Applications are open from the end of week completed application form along with a CV six until the end of week 12 of the semester. For more information, visit the Student Clubs to office A252 in the Student Center. Active Student Scholarship To apply, download the Partial Athletic and Organizations Division in office A246 in the Student Center or call 06 515 4000. The AUS Active Student Scholarship For more information, call the Student Scholarship Application Form available at Development and Organizations offered by the OSA is aimed at providing www.aus.edu/osa-scholarships. Submit your 2.3.2 Most Outstanding Athlete Award scholarships to outstanding, active Department on 06 515 2773 or email completed application form along with a CV This award recognizes distinguished students who demonstrate excellence in [email protected] to office S119 in the Sports Complex. undergraduate students for their extracurricular activities and whose efforts For more information, call the Student Partial Athletic Scholarship contribution and dedication to AUS athletics yield exceptional results and inspire other Athletics and Recreation Department on throughout the academic year. students to become high achievers. The AUS Partial Athletic Scholarship offered 06 515 2772 or email by the OSA is awarded to talented student- [email protected] Criteria: Criteria: athletes who excel in sports, exhibit good • undergraduate student with a minimum • Undergraduate students registered for a sportsmanship and dedication and establish 2.3.1 Most Outstanding Active Student of 12 credit hours in the semester that the minimum of 12 credit hours in the semester a record of consistent participation. The Award for Clubs and Organizations application is submitted that the application is submitted scholarship aims to encourage student This award recognizes distinguished • minimum CGPA of 2.50 • Minimum CGPA of 2.5 participation, develop sports at the undergraduate students for their • an active member of an AUS varsity team for • Remarkable achievements in OSA-registered university and promote the role of athletics the current academic year in an American model of higher education. contribution and dedication to extracurricular student groups (interest-oriented and ethnic activities throughout the academic year. The • noteworthy contributions to student clubs, community services, leadership groups Criteria: award is aimed at acknowledging the efforts, athletics and the Student Council) commitment and hard work of students who • good moral character with no disciplinary • Outstanding record of active participation in • Undergraduate student registered for a positively contribute to the enhancement of action on record extracurricular activities at AUS and beyond minimum of 12 credit hours in the semester that the application is submitted student life on campus. Download the application form at • Good moral character with no disciplinary action on record • Minimum CGPA of 2.5 Criteria: www.aus.edu/awards-and-recognition. • Remarkable achievements and record of • undergraduate student with a minimum For more information, visit the Student Conditions: active participation in AUS varsity teams and of 12 credit hours in the semester that the Athletics and Recreation Department in • The scholarship entitles the recipient to an beyond application is submitted office S119 in the Sports Complex or call award of up to 25 percent tuition remission • Good sportsmanship and good moral • minimum CGPA of 2.50 06 515 2772. for one semester character with no disciplinary action on record
20 21 2.3.3 Most Outstanding Community • is a Team/Peer Leader for the current and their support for improving student life materials used in building the pavilions, the Service Volunteer Award academic year through advocacy, activities and events. energy used, sustainable activities and the management of waste after the event. Download the application form at This award recognizes distinguished 2.3.5.6 Global Day Awards www.aus.edu/awards-and-recognition. undergraduate students for their Students are recognized for their active 2.3.5.7 Club/Organization of the Year Award exemplary record of serving the community For more information, visit the Student participation, dedication, time and effort, This award is presented to the most and in promoting the welfare of the Leadership Program in office A249 in the energy and enthusiasm in planning and outstanding club of the academic year. The
underprivileged throughout the academic Student Center or call 06 515 4774. implementing Global Day. winning club is recognized for its dedication Office of Students Affairs year. and contribution towards extracurricular 2.3.5 Student Recognition and A. Global Day Best Pavilion Award Criteria: This award goes to the three corners that activities at AUS. The award takes into Achievement Awards account the outstanding work, quality • undergraduate student with a minimum show the best effort to convey culture to of events, efficiency of club operations, of 12 credit hours in the semester that the The Office of Student Affairs concludes visitors through planning and team effort. application is submitted its activities/programs for the academic The winning corners will be those that outreach efforts and collaboration with the year through an annual recognition best reflect the culture and tradition of Office of Student Affairs in addition to the • minimum CGPA of 2.50 the country represented. This includes, but and appreciation awards ceremony. number of events organized on campus. • an active Community Service volunteer for is not limited to, important landmarks or This ceremony celebrates our students' the current academic year cultural representation, artifacts, art, festivals, extracurricular achievements and • noteworthy contributions to community traditional costumes, folkloric performance, contributions to the fields of athletics, clubs service music, specialized cuisine, etc. and organizations, community services, B. Global Day Best Performance Award • good moral character with no disciplinary leadership, mediation and Student Council. action on record This award goes to the three best stage For more information, please see performances that raise a social cause or Download the application form at www.aus.edu/student-recognition. create an awareness of their tradition or www.aus.edu/awards-and-recognition. culture with specific dance style and music, 2.3.5.1 Athletics Award For more information, visit the Community synchrony, energy and unity in a group performance. Planning, practice and team Services Division in office A223 in the Team members are honored for their chemistry will be considered by judges. Student Center or call 06 515 2794. contribution, distinguished work and achievement in various sporting events/ C. Global Day Creative Idea Award 2.3.4 Most Outstanding Student Leader programs. (Pavilion) Awarded to the cultural club with the Award 2.3.5.2 Activities Award most innovative and creative idea for their This award recognizes an undergraduate Club members are recognized for providing pavilion on Global Day. student for his/her exemplary leadership, extraordinary support in the planning and D. Global Day Creative Idea Award dedication and commitment through selfless implementation of clubs/organizations (Performance) Awarded to the cultural club with the acts of leadership within his/her involvement activities during the previous academic year. in Student Leadership Program. The most innovative and creative idea for their awardee will demonstrate a commitment 2.3.5.3 Community Service Award cultural performance on Global Day. to individual leadership and serve as a role Students who have an exemplary record E. Global Day Teamwork Award (Pavilion) Awarded to the cultural club that has shown model for the student body while displaying of service to humanity through voluntary teamwork in building and presenting its an overarching dedication to the campus work, engagement in community outreach Global Day pavilion. community. This award acknowledges a programs and dedicated community service F. Global Day Teamwork Award student with excellence in leadership, service are honored with the Community Service (Performance) and community impact. Award. Awarded to the cultural club that has shown Criteria: teamwork during rehearsals and in their 2.3.5.4 Student Leadership Award • undergraduate student with a minimum actual cultural performance on Global Day. Students with leadership abilities who set of 12 credit hours in the semester that the G. Global Day Best Sustainable Pavilion application is submitted a consistent achievement record of active Award engagement and contribution to the • minimum CGPA of 2.50 This award highlights AUS's commitment university's Student Leadership Program will to sustainability and creates environmental • an active member of the Student Leadership be honored with the Student Leadership awareness among students that will lead to Program for the current academic year Award. changes in the way the university organizes • noteworthy contributions to leadership its annual Global Day. It recognizes the programs and initiatives 2.3.5.5 Student Council Award sustainable use of resources that ensure • good moral character with no disciplinary Student Council Board Members are awarded minimum waste and less harm to the environment. It takes into account the action on record for their selfless service to the student body
22 23 .4 STUDENT ATHLETICS & 2 Office of Students Affairs RECREATION
The mission of Student Athletics and 2.4.2 AUS Sports Facilities featuring storage lockers, changing cubicles F. Exercise Hall Recreation is to provide high-quality and showers is conveniently located in Aerobics sessions and circuit training are Whether you are looking to get in shape between the sports courts and multipurpose competitive and recreational sports programs conducted in the exercise hall, which is or participate in team sports such as soccer, halls. and coaching that inculcates an attitude of basketball, cricket and volleyball, the AUS equipped with mats, exercise balls and a B. Swimming Pool discipline, sportsmanship, integrity, leadership Sports Complex and Sports Pavilion are the music system. The exercise hall also offers and team cohesiveness to attain success in places to go. Open to the AUS community, On the north corner of the building is a members of the community a large space for team sports, individual sports, health and the sports facilities are available for users 50-meter indoor pool for lap swimming, individual exercise. training sessions and competition. Men’s and physical wellbeing, and to strengthen the to pursue individual, group and team sports G. Reception Area and Lounge women’s facilities featuring storage lockers, students’ athletic experiences. goals. The hi-tech equipment in the fitness General queries and information on facilities, showers and rest rooms are available in the centers, outdoor and indoor practice courts, programs and activities are available at the pool area. 2.4.1 Objectives running tracks, multipurpose halls, and other reception desk. Facility reservations and Lifeguards are available during operational Student Athletics and Recreation aims to: indoor and outdoor advanced facilities are locker assignments are administered here. the best for practicing sports. hours and make the final decision on all Next to the reception area is the lounge. • develop fitness training programs and safety and hygienic matters. activities for the AUS community Please visit www.aus.edu/rules or contact ext. 2778 for information on rules and C. Sauna 2.4.2.2 Outdoor Sports Facilities • provide a variety of high-quality recreational regulations on use of facilities. Two saunas are available for use. They are A. Outdoor Courts and competitive sports programs for conveniently located in both the men’s and Close to the Sports Pavilion are six tennis beginning, intermediate and advanced 2.4.2.1 Sports Complex women’s pool locker rooms. courts, and two basketball courts, as well as trainees (Indoor Sports Facilities) D. Fitness Centers changing rooms. • develop athletes’ skills through intensive A. Sports Courts and Multipurpose Halls The fitness centers are located on the east B. Sports Pavilion training and coaching • The gymnasium features two indoor courts and west sides of the Sports Complex. They The Sports Pavilion has a 400-meter running • involve students in intramural sports to that can be used for playing basketball, have a wide range of exercise equipment track and a full-fledged, floodlit soccer field enable them to reduce stress, develop team- volleyball, handball and badminton in (free weights, and weight training and that accommodates the various sports needs bonding, and provide an opportunity to both organized sports and free recreation. cardio machines) backed up by aerobic of the AUS community. The sports pavilion socialize Designed to be flexible for different sports activities and needs, it is equipped with classes and fitness programs designed to suit also includes an electronic multipurpose • create opportunities for students bleachers capable of seating 300 people, individual needs. Additionally, friendly and scoreboard, a spectator seating area, locker to participate in local, regional and an electronic scoreboard and a mechanical qualified fitness trainers are available daily rooms for players, changing rooms, meeting international intercollegiate sports and divider curtain that is used as a partition for to provide guidance and supervision, as well rooms, a fitness room, a well-furnished tournaments special occasions. as to answer questions regarding fitness, reception and a lounge. • encourage the AUS community to adopt a • Apart from the sports courts, smaller nutrition and safety. C. Cricket Ground and Practice Net disciplined and healthier approach to sports multipurpose halls are located in the east E. Squash Courts and west sides of the Sports Complex. These The cricket ground is located near the • provide state-of-the-art sports facilities to rooms are equipped with table tennis tables, Two courts are located on the south corner Sports Pavilion and attracts many cricket all users aerobics equipment and mats. They can of the complex. The official design of these enthusiasts. It is equipped with floodlights • interact with and support other AUS be used for a variety of activities such as courts makes them well suited for training for night matches. departments for various needs, especially in aerobics classes, martial arts training, dance sessions and competitions. To develop and enhance the player’s skills in sports-related activities lessons and much more. A locker room
24 25 batting and bowling, a practice net is also 2.4.4 Policies 3. Reservations are administered by the Student intramural, interschool, interdormitory and Athletics and Recreation staff on duty and available near the cricket ground. A. Equipment intercollegiate competitions. We have the are accepted up to four days in advance. following sports teams: D. Baseball Field Student Athletics and Recreation has a limited 4. AUS community members reserving supply of sports equipment. Equipment • Men’s and Women’s Badminton A baseball field is located near the cricket facilities for team sports are allowed to is provided to team members only during • Men’s and Women’s Basketball field. bring a maximum of two guests per group. organized training sessions. Users may bring in • Men’s and Women’s Chess 2.4.3 General Rules and Regulations their own sports equipment. 5. The person who made the reservation must claim the court in person at the Sports • Men’s and Women’s Soccer Office of Students Affairs Equipment can be borrowed for approved Sports facilities visitors can reserve a facility Complex reception desk and deposit his/ • Men’s and Women’s Squash activities. Equipment requests should be and get a locker key at the Reception Desk. her AUS ID 15 minutes before the reserved submitted 48 hours in advance of the activity. • Men’s and Women’s Swimming time slot. Courts not occupied within 15 Listed below are the general rules and • Men’s and Women’s Table Tennis B. Guests minutes after the scheduled reservation policies about using the sports facilities. 1. AUS students/faculty/staff are allowed to time become available for other users on a • Men’s and Women’s Tennis 1. A valid AUS ID card must be deposited at bring in one guest at a time. first-come, first-served basis. • Men’s and Women’s Track and Field the front desk for Sports Complex entry. ID 2. The sponsoring AUS student or faculty/ 6. Reservations are not allowed for two • Men’s and Women’s Volleyball cards are non-transferable and may be used staff member must sign-in guests at the consecutive hours. Partners or groups may only by the person to whom they are issued. • Men’s Cricket reception at the time of visit and they not reserve the same court for back-to-back • Men’s Jiu-jitsu 2. Users who have forgotten their AUS IDs should be limited to one guest at a time and hours. can gain access by providing another photo • Men’s Karate a maximum of three visits per semester. 7. Disregard and abuse of the reservation ID and their AUS ID number or any other 3. Guests must abide by all facility use • Men’s Powerlifting information that can be verified in the policy may lead to the cancellation of regulations. • Men’s Taekwondo sign-in system for a maximum limit of three reservation privileges in future. entries per semester only. Any consecutive 4. The sponsor must accompany the guest at 8. AUS students, staff, faculty and alumni are • Women’s Self-Defense entries after the grace period will be denied all times during his/her stay in the sports entitled to reserve the facility. Criteria for Joining the Teams unless a valid AUS ID is presented. facility. 9. All reservations end at 10:00 p.m. Any student with a GPA of 2.0 and above 3. All AUS campus buildings, including the 5. Alumni and faculty/staff dependents are not 10. For all reservations, general and specific entitled to bring guests. can become a member of any varsity team Sports Complex, are non-smoking facilities. rules apply. Chewing gum is also prohibited. C. Personal Belongings through tryouts held at the beginning of E. Signs each semester. Selected players will undergo 4. Appropriate athletic attire is required at Lockers are available in changing rooms during All temporary signs, class/program all times. Formal pants, jeans, cutout jeans, the hours of operation and are not to be extensive training programs and AUS will string bikinis, see-through suits, unapproved used for overnight storage. At closing time, announcements and other general notices provide team members gear, equipment, and footwear and bare feet are prohibited. personal items will be removed and placed in should be submitted to Student Athletics local travel and event expenses for activities 5. No children under 10 (including infants) are the reception. The owner can claim lost/found and Recreation management for approval. organized by the university, which allows allowed in the Sports Complex. Children items upon proving ownership at the reception. Only approved signs will be posted. students to achieve their full potential with under 16 must be supervised by a parent. D. Reservations F. Photography/Videography in the Facility no additional cost. 6. Spirited competition is encouraged, but First priority in scheduling will be given To protect the privacy of users, taking unsportsmanlike conduct and profanity are to instructional use and organized sports photos and recording videos is prohibited 2.4.6 Hours of Operation prohibited. activities of SARD. All remaining time slots in the changing rooms, restrooms, locker Sports Complex: Sunday to Thursday from 7. Bicycles, skateboards, rollerblades and roller will be used to accommodate the AUS area, swimming pool and fitness centers. 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. (Friday and Saturday skates are prohibited. student body, faculty and staff. Student Permission for photography/videography from 5 pm to 10 p.m.) 8. Pets are not allowed. Athletics and Recreation management for study-related projects in common areas Sports Pavilion: Sunday to Thursday from 9. Users are expected to abide by the specific reserves the right to restrict the use of the will be granted only with prior approval 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. to rules for each facility. facilities due to athletic or campus activities of the Director of Athletics and Recreation 10:00 p.m. on Saturday (closed on Friday) DISCLAIMER: Users are entirely responsible or special events. Individuals, partners or upon submitting a request letter from the for their own belongings and safety during teams can reserve the indoor and outdoor concerned authority. The sports facilities are closed during the use of sports facilities. AUS will not be sports courts through the following official university holidays. Operating hours, responsible for any damage/lost items and procedures: 2.4.5 AUS Sports Programs including the scheduled closing of facilities, illness/injury or death of a person. AUS 1. Facility reservations can be made in person Student Athletics and Recreation are announced/posted on a regular basis. and SARD will deny access to and have the at the Sports Complex reception desk or by offers competitive and recreational For more information, call 06 515 2778 or power to remove from the facilities any calling 06 515 2778. sports programs for students through email [email protected]. person representing any danger or risk of 2. Reservations should be made 48 hours danger to themselves and/or to others. before the intended playing time.
26 27 2.4.7 FAQs Esam Abo Touk Coach/Facility Supervisor 1. What do I need to start using the athletics Tel +971 6 515 4093 facilities? [email protected] All you need to do is bring your AUS ID and sports gear/equipment to get started. Montassar Chaanbi 2. Are there trainers to assist me? Coach/Facility Supervisor Tel +971 6 515 2704 Trainers are available during regular Office of Students Affairs operating hours and they will be more than [email protected] happy to assist you. Mhd Adil Alsati 3. Can I check out equipment? Coach/Facility Supervisor Equipment is limited and provided during Tel +971 6 515 2782 scheduled training sessions only. In [email protected] exceptional cases, equipment is provided but the borrower will be charged a replacement Souzan El-Mahrouky fee in case of loss or damage to the Coach/Facility Supervisor Tel +971 6 515 4036 equipment. [email protected] 4. How can I reserve a facility? Fitness Reservations can be made in person at the Salem Ahmed Hassan Sports Complex reception or by calling Trainer/Facility Supervisor 06 515 2778. Tel +971 6 515 4030 5. How can I get a permanent locker? [email protected] Lockers are provided for a day’s use only. Unfortunately, due to the limited number of Tamara Arabyeat Fitness Trainer/Facility Supervisor lockers we are unable to provide this service. Tel +971 6 515 2796 6. What are the facilities with gender [email protected] schedules? The swimming pool and fitness centers have Facilities and Operations separate schedules for men and women. VC James 7. What if I forget my ID—can I still enter the Senior Facilities and Sports Complex? Supervisor Equipment/Facilities Maintenance Tel +971 6 515 2776 Yes,provided that the receptionist is [email protected] informed so that this can be noted. You will be unable to enter the complex without Shahid Nadeem Khan your AUS ID on the fourth count. Supervisor, Facility and Equipment Tel +971 6 515 2778 2.4.8 Contacts [email protected]
Raja Subramanya Administration Coach/Lifeguard Men Graeme Dobie Tel +971 6 515 2795 Acting Director of Student Athletics [email protected] and Recreation Tel +971 6 515 2775 Aldous Bryan Demaisip [email protected] Senior Receptionist/Storekeeper Tel +971 6 515 2778 Samar Mushtaha [email protected] Administrative Assistant Tel +971 6 515 2772 Natalia Kondrat [email protected] Lifeguard/Coach–Women Sports Programs Tel +971 6 515 2745 Solomon Aruparayil [email protected] Senior Supervisor, Sports Program Tel +971 6 515 4031 [email protected] 28 29 .5 JUDICIAL AFFAIRS 2 Office of Students Affairs
The mission of Judicial Affairs is to articulate information and therefore all the standards of conduct essential to a university is published in the AUS Undergraduate the standards of behavior expected from information shared with the Judicial Affairs community must be set forth. AUS students Catalog. Non-academic sanctions resulting AUS students and to instill personal officials and the Conduct Council Hearing are expected to read and understand the from violation of the Student Academic accountability, ethical development and Board will not be shared with any member established Student Code of Conduct Policy Integrity Code are stated on page 40 of this respect for all members of the community of the community unless the student agrees and conduct procedures. handbook. through student conduct administration and or is found to be a threat to the AUS The Student Code of Conduct Policy describes 2.5.2 Authority for Student Discipline conflict resolution practices that nurture a community. Information about academic and standards of general student conduct usually safe and secure campus. misconduct penalties will be shared between The ultimate authority for all university excluding academic responsibilities. All Judicial Affairs is a non-academic student Academic Affairs and Student Affairs. policy is vested in the Board of Trustees alleged violations are resolved in accordance support service of the Office of Student of American University of Sharjah. Non- of the code under the direct authority of the Affairs. It is committed to promote an open academic disciplinary authority is delegated Vice Provost for Student Life. Judicial Affairs Team to the Vice Provost for Student Life, who and understanding environment that is The Provost and Chief Academic Officer conducive to learning and the pursuit of Juliet B. Coutinho implements student conduct policies and Senior Manager, Judicial Affairs is responsible for all matters of student knowledge. Judicial Affairs is responsible takes all necessary and appropriate action conduct. for educating students about their rights to protect the safety and well-being of the Salima Al Dabowi and responsibilities and encouraging campus community. The university reserves 2.5.2.2 Interpretation and Revision Judicial Affairs Senior Officer them to maintain the highest standards of the right to amend this Student Code of The Student Code of Conduct Policy shall be ethical behavior, both to protect the AUS Conduct Policy at any time according to reviewed annually by Judicial Affairs under Omar Abdullah Al-Houti community and to promote students’ moral established procedures. Judicial Affairs the direction of the Vice Provost for Student Judicial Affairs Officer development. During orientation week reserves the right not to disclose internal Life. each semester, Judicial Affairs informs new case reports. Judicial Affairs has no Students and university community members students about its services, the Student Code Student Center, First Floor A233 and A254-256 jurisdiction in any legal matters related to may make policy suggestions directly to the of Conduct Policy and the conduct process. [email protected] external personal student disputes. Tel +971 6 515 2250/2740/2894 Vice Provost for Student Life. Judicial Affairs strives to resolve allegations Fax +971 6 515 2737 Non-AUS individuals or alumni reported for of misconduct under the Student Code indulging in breach of the Student Code of 2.5.3 Student Code of Conduct of Conduct Policy in a manner consistent www.aus.edu/osa/judicialaffairs Conduct Policy will be referred to Campus Purpose with its core value of fairness, honesty and Security/Office of Protocol. integrity. Judicial Affairs is responsible for The purpose of the Student Code of Conduct the overall coordination and adjudication of 2.5.1 Student Conduct 2.5.2.1 University Policies Governing (“Code”) is to define standards of behavior the student conduct process. Members of the AUS community live, work Student Conduct at AUS expected from AUS students, and the Judicial Affairs also offers mediation and study together in an institutional The Student Academic Integrity Code procedures and sanctions that will apply in services. Student conflicts addressed to framework in pursuit of truth and the describes standards for academic conduct, cases where student behavior is inconsistent Judicial Affairs are mediated by a qualified dissemination of knowledge. Freedom students' rights and responsibilities as with the essential values of the university. mediator. The mediation process is followed of inquiry and intellectual endeavor can members of an academic community, and This Code applies to: by the mediator in conducting mediation flourish only in a community in which the procedures for handling allegations of a) All students’ conduct from the time of between students upon their written participants are united in their mutual academic dishonesty. All alleged violations enrollment in an AUS undergraduate or consent. Students are also offered training in search for intellectual growth. are resolved in accordance of the code under graduate program or course and until the mediation. If the purpose of the university and its the direct authority of the Provost, Academic student completes the course, graduates Judicial Affairs maintains strictest community is to be realized and advanced, Affairs. from the program, or formally withdraws confidentiality with respect to student the rights, responsibilities and reasonable The Student Academic Integrity Code from the University. The University
30 31 reserves the right to impose sanctions in hearings, or other actions, bringing matters Organization: Any student club or student · To appeal for review of sanction. cases in which a student has withdrawn to resolution. organization or sports team that is formally Each student has the following from courses, withdrawn from the Behavioral Contract: A written agreement recognized by the University. responsibilities: University, or has been awarded a degree between the student and Judicial Affairs. Policy: Any written regulation of the prior to the resolution of a conduct · To treat others with dignity and respect. Conduct Council Hearing Board (CCHB): The University as found in, but not limited to the case. If a sanction has been imposed on · To behave in a manner that is consistent American University of Sharjah’s responsible Code, Residential Halls, the University web a student who has withdrawn from the with university values on campus and in
authorities who ensure just, speedy and page, IT policy and graduate/undergraduate Office of Students Affairs University or been awarded a degree public. constructive resolution of problems arising catalogs. prior to the resolution of a conduct case, · To behave in a manner that will reflect from infractions of the Code. The CCHB Preliminary inquiry: An inquiry conducted by the files will be retained as a disciplinary credit to AUS on campus and in public. comprises of four (4) students, three (3) record for at least five years from the date the Judicial Affairs Official that is intended faculty members, two (2) administrators and · To be familiar with all rules, regulations Judicial Affairs issues a letter stating the to provide the student an opportunity to a member from Judicial Affairs. and policies set forth by the University sanctions. present evidence that explains the incident Conduct Probation: Sanction issued to or disputes the allegation(s). · To conform to the Code, University b) All conduct that occurs on the University a student containing specific terms and policies, local laws of Sharjah, and federal premises. Prohibition: A sanction that prohibits a conditions. student from participating in extracurricular laws of the UAE. c) Off-campus conduct at a University- activities or from accessing University- In cases of violations of the Code, Judicial sanctioned event or when representing Complainant: Complainant is any individual, offered privileges or facilities. Affairs and the Conduct Council Hearing the University, including, but not limited including any member of the University Board shall not consider ignorance of a to, tours, field trips, and events of student community, who has the reason to believe Reprimand: A written letter issued to a that a student has committed an offense student by Judicial Affairs for a minor policy, rule or regulation an acceptable organizations, clubs and teams that are defense. under the direct or indirect supervision of and files a complaint to initiate a procedure infraction of the code. under the code. the University. Respondent: Any student accused of 2.5.5 Policy Statement Guest: Any person who is not a University violating this Student Code. d) Off-campus conduct that adversely affects Introduction the rights of other University community staff member, student or faculty member. Restitution: A sanction requiring a student The student conduct system provides members, the University’s reputation, or Judicial Affairs: The University department to make compensation for damages. students with a fair adjudication process in affects the health and safety of others. responsible for the custody of students’ Shall: Shall is used in the obligatory sense. instances where there are alleged violations conduct records, evidence collected and e) Any student who engages directly, Student: All students enrolled and taking of the Code. The purpose of student judicial supporting documents issued under the indirectly or as an accomplice in violating courses at the University, both full and part proceedings is to determine whether the Code. the Code. A student who has been time, and international exchange students University’s standards of conduct have been found to have violated the Code directly, Judicial Affairs Official: A University official and Achievement Academy Bridge Program violated. authorized by the Vice Provost for Student indirectly or as an accomplice may be students. This policy applies to alumni The University views the student conduct Life to hear evidence and/or present subject to disciplinary action. while on AUS premises and using University system as an educational opportunity that evidence and/or impose sanctions upon f) Any International Exchange Program facilities. leads to greater personal understanding of students found in violation of the Code. incoming student. University: American University of Sharjah. one’s responsibilities and privileges in the May: May is used in the permissible sense. g) Any student who has been referred to the Verbal Warning: A warning issued verbally University community. Acceptable standards Sharjah Police or UAE Federal authorities. Major Misconduct: A serious breach of for disruption of University activities, of conduct have been established to A student who has been referred to the Student Code of Conduct that is also including instructional activities. protect the rights of others and the orderly threatening, aggressive, harassing, violent or operation of the University. Students must the authorities will be subject to the Warning: Sanction stipulating that harmful to property or individuals. Repeated ensure that their conduct does not violate adjudication process and, if found to be inappropriate behavior, if repeated, may minor acts of misconduct may be treated as applicable local laws of Sharjah, federal laws in violation, will be subject to disciplinary lead to a more severe sanction. action under the Code. The Code does not major misconduct. of the UAE, and all AUS rules, regulations and policies, including the Code. preclude the Vice Provost for Student Life Mediation: An alternative form of resolving 2.5.4 Student Rights and (or designee) from referring an incident conflicts with the assistance of a mediator to Responsibilities Mediation is encouraged as an alternative to Campus Security or the appropriate means to resolve minor conduct cases. help the disputants reach an agreement. Each student charged with a violation of the law enforcement agency prior to or The Judicial Affairs Official will determine Member of the University Community: A Code has the following rights: during the adjudication process or if mediation is appropriate and, at his/ person who is a registered student, faculty after disciplinary action is taken by the · To be treated with dignity and respect. her discretion, may decline to process a member, staff member, administrator or any complaint until the parties in a misconduct University. . To be heard without bias. other person employed by the University. case make a reasonable attempt to achieve Definitions Minor Misconduct: An act not deemed to · To report a suspected violation of the a mediated settlement. To be binding in Adjudication: The process by which the be a serious breach of the Student Code of code of conduct policy. a conduct case, any mediated settlement University conducts disciplinary meetings, Conduct by Judicial Affairs Official(s). · To a fair and due process. must be approved by the Senior Manager of
32 33 Judicial Affairs. If mediation fails, the case 2.1 Policy on Alcohol Abuse i. Inappropriate dress for both males and endanger the health and/or safety of will be forwarded for adjudication. females is prohibited. This includes, but oneself or others. Prohibited Actions/Conduct: 1. Scope of the Code is not limited to, tank tops, clothing 2.6 Policy on Refusal to Identify and Comply i. The possession, use, sale or distribution that is very tight or transparent and 1.1 AUS students must adhere to the Prohibited Actions/Conduct: of alcohol in violation of the Code and indecently exposes the waist or back applicable local laws of Sharjah, the relevant laws of Sharjah and the or shoulders or cleavage, and clothing i. Entering or attempting to enter without federal laws of the UAE, and all UAE. above the knee. Moreover, clothing lawful authority any dwelling, building
AUS rules, regulations and policies, Office of Students Affairs must not display obscene or offensive or facility on University premises against including the Code. ii. Entry upon University premises or involvement in any University activity pictures and slogans. the will of the lawful occupant or of 1.2 The Code shall not be construed the person lawfully in charge thereof. in an intoxicated state or using or 2.5 Policy on Endangering the Safety of to limit students’ freedom in the Entering forcibly, trespassing or utilizing transporting alcoholic beverages into Others pursuit of knowledge, participation in the residential halls or other locations University academic buildings after extracurricular individual and group Prohibited Actions/Conduct: on campus. officially announced University working activities, or use of University resources i. Conduct that threatens or endangers hours. and facilities, provided that a student’s 2.2 Policy on Controlled Substance/Drug the health or safety of any person on ii. Failure to comply with the residential conduct, as an individual or as part Abuse University premises or at University- hall agreement or published University of a group, is orderly and does not Prohibited Actions/Conduct: sponsored events or functions. policies governing student residential disrupt or unreasonably interfere with i. The possession, use, sale or distribution ii. Blocking a person and intentionally living or the use of University residential the rights of other members of the of controlled substances/drugs including, restricting his/her movement without assets and facilities, including non- University community. but not limited to, the use of any mind- consent. permissible entry or presence in any 1.3 Student organizations, clubs, teams altering substances in violation of the iii. Engaging in a gang-related activity residential halls, unauthorized entry and associations affiliated with specific Code and the relevant laws of Sharjah including, but not limited to, the overt (sneaking in, entering through the Student Affairs programs or specific and the UAE. display of gang affiliation. window or failure to identify) or school/college programs may have 2.3 Policy on Disruptive Conduct overnight stay in the residential hall iv. False activation of fire alarms, additional standards of behavior or a room of others. specific code of ethics that students are Prohibited Actions/Conduct: unjustified discharge of fire iii. Failure to comply with the direction of expected to be aware of and comply i. Intentional obstruction or disruption extinguishers, or purposefully tampering University officials and/or designated with. Any violations will be treated as of teaching, research, administration, with the power supply equipment University security officials acting per the relevant AUS policy. In cases disciplinary proceedings or other causing power failure; or misuse in performance of their duties and/ where breaches also constitute a University-authorized activities, or of any other firefighting or electric or failure to identify oneself to these violation of the Code, the student may functions on University premises using equipment in a manner that disrupts person(s) when requested to do so. be subject to adjudication and possible derogatory, threatening or insulting or compromises University activities or disciplinary sanctions under the Code verbal or written comments or gestures, functions or results in potential harm to 2.7 Policy on Falsification as determined by Judicial Affairs. and individual or collective action that others. Prohibited Actions/Conduct: 1.4 If a violation of the Code can also be prevents any University community v. Engaging in blackmail or coercion, i. Lying or knowingly furnishing false considered a violation of academic, member from executing his/her vi. Enticing or inciting a person to commit information to any University official athletic, residential or student legitimate activities. an act that is humiliating or demeaning or office. For matters related to organization/club policy, then the Vice ii. Engaging in activities that result in that does not result in a physical injury falsification in academic work, please Provost for Student Life or designee excessive noise that, regardless of but causes excessive mental stress to any will consult with the other relevant refer to Student Academic Integrity the means, disrupts or compromises member of the University community. Code in the undergraduate and unit(s) to determine the sequence by University activities or functions. which the case will be handled by the vii. Misdemeanors that include, but are graduate catalogs. iii. Cursing in a public setting, using relevant unit(s). not limited to, malicious mischief and 2.8 Policy on Attempts to Defraud offensive or insulting language that indecent or obscene communication Prohibited Actions/Conduct: 1.5 In instances where Code violations includes, but is not limited to, name- with another University community may be addressed under another calling, insults, profanity, inappropriate member. i. Fraud, forgery, alteration or AUS policy, then the Vice Provost for unauthorized use of documents, slang, vulgarity or speech that violates viii. Imposing self-harm or inflicting self- Student Life may refer the case to relevant laws of Sharjah and the UAE. University records or instruments of the Provost for a final determination injury. iv. Persistent acts of disobedience that identification with the intent to defraud regarding the process to be followed. ix. Driving a vehicle on campus without a or deceive, including, but not limited disrupt or compromise University valid license or without permission of 2. Policies Concerning Prohibited activities or functions. to, misusing or reproducing University- Conduct the vehicle owner. issued documents such as ID cards, Specific examples that include, but are not 2.4 Policy on Dress Code x. Failure to abide by traffic laws on Commencement tickets, registration limited to, the following: Prohibited Actions/Conduct: campus or driving in a manner that may passes, temporary entrance permits
34 35 or car stickers or false accounting based on race, gender, color, national iv. Hacking into the AUS network to access of the body in a lewd manner, in public (submitting false or exaggerated origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, student records or other unauthorized or in private premises, when the accused claims for reimbursement of expenses age, religion, gender identity, gender information, cause a security hazard, or may be readily observed. from University-allocated budget for expression or disability. intimidate students or staff members. 2.14 Policy on Theft, Property Damage and University-sponsored or University- vi. Use of information and communication v. Intentionally interfering with the AUS Vandalism approved activities). technologies including, but not limited network or IT systems to alter the Prohibited Actions/Conduct: ii. Unauthorized use or distribution of to, email, mobile phones, instant intended use. i. Theft or unauthorized use of University Office of Students Affairs course-related content, research of a messaging, text messages, personal vi. Intentionally using the AUS network or property or property of an AUS student, second party, video or audio or exams, websites, social networking sites and IT devices to spread a virus to the AUS faculty member, staff member or visitor without the consent of the owner. online personal polling websites to network. on University premises, including, but support harassing or hostile behavior iii. Tampering with or unauthorized or not limited to, possession and use of by an individual or group, or that vii. Gaining unauthorized access to the fraudulent use of campus telephones or computer or email, student information stolen property. access codes or falsely using telephone is intended or has the potential to harm or demonstrate disrespect for system, or course management system ii. Vandalism, including, but not limited or bank credit cards, including, but not others (e.g., cyberbullying). For more accounts of any member of the AUS to, damaging or defacing objects or limited to, accessing the answering information, please see http://bit.ly/ community. any University property willfully and/or machines or voice mail of any other AUSDigitalContentGuidelines. recklessly. student, faculty member or staff viii. Unauthorized use or manipulation of member on campus or use of bank credit vii. Bullying: Encouraging or involving in University IT systems and/or University 2.15 Policy on Illegal and Unauthorized cards that belong to any AUS community any act individually or in conjunction processes to alter or hinder university Possession or Use of Weapons member. with a group to cause physical or mental operations for personal, material or Prohibited Actions/Conduct: harm or humiliation or substantial risk monetary gain. This includes, but is not 2.9 Policy on Physical Assault i. Using, possessing, selling or distributing to a student or other members of the limited to, reserving seats or buying, any firearms, fireworks, explosives Prohibited Actions/Conduct: AUS community. Such acts may include, selling, trading or taking advantage or weapons, or possessing any object i. Physical abuse, including, but not limited but are not limited to, forcing someone of reserved seats in courses during produced as a weapon on University to, assaults or physical injury to persons to smoke or drink alcohol, creating registration. premises or at University-sponsored excessive fatigue, or punching or kicking on University premises or at University- ix. Use of the AUS network or any IT device functions, or of any other materials in any form. sponsored events or functions. for any unauthorized purpose not or substances that are prohibited by 2.10 Policy on Harassment 2.11 Policy on Inappropriate Contact otherwise listed in this Code. law, with the sole exception of law Prohibited Actions/Conduct: Prohibited Actions/Conduct: x. Tampering with, or unauthorized or enforcement officials duly authorized fraudulent use, of University computers by law to possess firearms for the i. Conduct (physical, verbal, graphic, i. Inappropriate contact between a male or other students’ computers, network performance of their duties. written or electronic) or intimidation and female is strictly prohibited by the systems, personal USBs or other data that is sufficiently severe, pervasive or cultural norms of Sharjah and the UAE 2.16 Policy on Involvement in Unauthorized storage devices or computer files as persistent so as to threaten an individual and is considered a violation of the and Illegal Activities defined under IT policy. For more or limit the ability of a person to work, Code. Prohibited Actions/Conduct: information, please see the IT Policies study or participate in an activity. 2.12 Policy on Abuse of Information section wwww.aus.edu/IT. i. Unauthorized use, distribution or ii. Stalking: Repeatedly engaging in a Technology posting of any printed material 2.13 Policy on Sexual Misconduct course of conduct directed at the other Prohibited Actions/Conduct: (including in electronic form) or use Prohibited Actions/Conduct: person that makes a credible threat i. Stalking, harassing, bullying or of the University’s corporate name with the intent to place a person in otherwise intimidating others using i. Sexual abuse: Physical contact or other or logo in any communication or reasonable fear for his/her safety or any information technology device, non-physical conduct of a sexual nature print by any student(s) or student safety of his/her family. computers, social media or social in the absence of clear, knowing and organizations. This includes use of the iii. Defamation: Spreading rumors about a networking websites. voluntary consent including, but not University’s logo or corporate name in limited to the following: inappropriate any off-campus functions, which may person and disclosing his/her personal ii. Use of software or tools that constantly touching or fondling against a person’s not be reserved in the name of the information invading his or her privacy refresh or monitor for seat availability will; non-consensual sexual intercourse; University. so as cause embarrassment and distress or those that automate filling fields or non-consensual sexual contact that to another person. or speed up registration in an unfair ii. Unauthorized soliciting or canvassing iv. Use of profane, obscene, indecent and manner. includes, but is not limited to, any by any individual, group or intentional sexual touching with any organization on University premises or immoral or seriously offensive language iii. Misuse of social bots or similar tools for and gestures or propositions. body part by any person upon any in University residential halls. manipulating student voters’ decisions person without consent. v. Inappropriate behavior, demonstrating during club/organization elections or iii. Gambling or other illegal or a lack of respect or harassment that is events. ii. Indecent exposure defined as the unauthorized games or contests of exposure of the private or intimate parts chance on University premises and 36 37 in University residential halls or at ix. Shisha smoking or possession is not permission, disputing authority to prevent student(s) from further University-sponsored functions. allowed on campus premises including and arguing with faculty and other involvement as well as educate students iv. Recording of images of individuals residential halls. students in class. on the judicial process that will be without their consent or using 2.17 Policy on Student Conduct System ii. Threatening, verbal abuse including implemented to enforce this policy. electronic or other means to make Abuse but not limited to using obscene · The Conduct Council Hearing Board a video or photographic record of Prohibited Actions/Conduct: language, demonstrating a lack of (CCHB) is responsible for deliberating any student in a location where respect for the instructor, engaging and recommending sanctions on major Interference with the student conduct Office of Students Affairs there is a reasonable expectation of in discussions in a manner that infractions of the Code. system, including, but not limited to: privacy without the person’s prior demonstrates a lack of respect for the knowledge, when such a recording i. Failure to obey the directives of the instructor and/or others in the class, 2.5.6 Procedures/Guidelines is likely to cause injury, distress or Conduct Council Hearing Board (CCHB) using admonitory or mocking gestures, Complaints related to breach of the Code damage to reputation. This includes, or Judicial Affairs Officials. indecent acts, defaming, harassment, involving student(s) must be reported to the but is not limited to, taking video ii. Failure to appear at scheduled physical altercations, destruction of Vice Provost for Student Life and/or Judicial or photographic images in showers, meetings or hearings. property, any behavior that puts the Affairs in writing or emailed to health or safety of the instructor or locker rooms, residential hall rooms, iii. Falsification, distortion or [email protected]. other students in the classroom in classrooms and restrooms. The storing, misinterpretation of information jeopardy. 1. Student Conduct Process sharing and/or distributing of such before the CCHB or Judicial Affairs unauthorized recording by any means Officials. 2.20 Policy on Conduct of Student Clubs/ 1.1 Judicial Affairs Officials will are also prohibited. Organizations acknowledge the complaint, meet iv. Disruption or interference with with the student(s) involved [the v. Electronically or physically distributing, the orderly conduct of a judicial Prohibited Actions/Conduct: complainant(s) and the respondent(s)], storing or posting of pornographic or proceeding or hearing. i. Tampering with the elections of offensive material that demonstrates discuss the charges, determine v. Discouraging a student’s or witnesses’ any University-registered club or a violation of the relevant laws of whether the violation has occurred proper participation in, or use of the organization. Sharjah and federal laws of the UAE. and issue the sanctions at a primary Student Conduct System. ii. Abuse of position and resources as level. Verbal warnings, reprimands, vi. Obtaining, reproducing or distributing vi. Attempting to influence the an elected member of any registered first warning and second warnings University-issued documents for impartiality of a CCHB member prior to organization including but not limited will be issued by the Judicial Affairs personal, material or monetary gain. and/or during the hearing. to, misuse of resources allocated. Officials. In cases of minor infractions This includes, but is not limited to, that warrant sanctions, the Judicial obtaining through unauthorized vii. Harassment (verbal or physical) and/ Responsibilities or intimidation of a CCHB member or Affairs Officials will recommend means and/or distributing course- · Non-academic student conduct Judicial Affairs Official prior to, during, sanctions to the Vice Provost for related or University-issued material, administration, conduct procedural and/or after a conduct proceeding or a Student Life. Judicial Affairs Officials and reproducing-issued material, and compliance and approval of sanctions hearing. will be responsible for questioning, producing and/or buying, selling or under the Code are under the remit listening to the complainant and viii. Influencing other students to commit trading University-issued documents of the Vice Provost for Student Life respondent, report writing, collecting an abuse of the student conduct such as registration passes or (VPSL). The Vice Provost for Student Life supporting evidence, reporting to the system. Commencement tickets. reviews modifications, consults with the Vice Provost for Student Life and the vii. Violations of traffic laws, including, 2.18 Policy on Repeated Violations of the Provost and Chief Academic Officer and CCHB (when it is determined that the thereafter endorses the Code. The Vice but not limited to, reckless driving, Code of Conduct case warrants review by the CCHB), Provost for Student Life ensures that the forced parking, parking in a manner Prohibited Actions/Conduct: organizing hearings, implementing Code is publicized during the orientation that blocks entrance or exit and sanctions, documentation and storage i. Violating the terms of any disciplinary sessions, through Office of Student Affairs parking in unauthorized spaces. This of case-related material, follow up sanction imposed in accordance with publications and the AUS website. also includes failure to comply with the Code. with students, witnesses and connected instructions provided by persons · Judicial Affairs implements the Code with individuals, providing referrals to ii. Violating the Code more than once. responsible for enforcing parking and the help of Campus Security, University concerned University units, and traffic rules on the AUS campus. 2.19 Policy on Classroom Conduct City officials and the campus community. archiving student files. viii. Violations of smoking policies as Prohibited Actions/Conduct: · Members of the campus community 1.2 The Vice Provost for Student Life is defined by the University, laws of i. Engaging in activities that are not should report breaches of the Code to the authorized to impose the following Sharjah and federal laws of the UAE. related to the class, inappropriate use Office of Student Affairs/Judicial Affairs. sanctions: warning letters, disciplinary This also includes failure to comply of electronic devices, cell phones or · Judicial Affairs will conduct a preliminary warnings, social and conduct probation, with instructions or requests from laptops, sleeping in class, chronically inquiry with the complainant and suspension for one or more semesters persons responsible for enforcing entering class late or leaving early, respondent, determine the policy or dismissal from the residential halls, smoking policies on the AUS campus. eating/drinking in class without violated, and take the necessary measures denial of use of University privileges,
38 39 levying fines; recommending suspension the evidence supporting the allegations suspension until a comprehensive evaluation 2.5.8 Parental Notification for a stipulated period or permanent and a decision will be made in the verifies that the student does not pose a The Office of Student Affairs may notify dismissal from the University to the absence of the respondent. threat to self, others or University property. parents or guardians of students’ misconduct Provost and Chief Academic Officer 2.5 Judicial Affairs officials will notify the If circumstances warrant a comprehensive in the following cases: when the student(s) are found guilty. respondent in writing of the specific evaluation by a qualified professional 1. Violations of the University’s alcohol or 1.3 Students who have violated the Policy allegations filed, the hearing outcome outside of the University, students will be drug policies or involvement in an act of on Classroom Conduct must be referred and the sanctions. responsible for all costs associated with serious misbehavior judged by the Vice Office of Students Affairs to Judicial Affairs. Judicial Affairs will the evaluation. The University reserves the 2.6 Parents, family members, advisors or Provost for Student Life to be egregious conduct an inquiry and take necessary right to verify that the evaluation has been legal counsel are not permitted at any to indicate that the student’s health or action while the student continues his/ completed. point during the conduct inquiry and safety may be at risk, or that the student her classes after signing the undertaking adjudication process. Emergency Action may have placed others at risk. prohibiting him/her from continuing 2.7 The University reserves the right to If a student causes harm to self or poses an misconduct. If student behavior is found 2. A student’s violations of the Code that impose sanctions in cases in which a immediate threat to others, the Vice Provost result in the student’s removal from egregious and represents a threat to student has withdrawn from courses, for Student Life or designee will contact self or others, the concerned community the residential halls or suspension or withdrawn from the University, or been Campus Safety and Security for intervention dismissal from the University. member should provide Judicial Affairs awarded a degree prior to the resolution and provide a referral to University referral for crisis intervention and of a conduct case. The University may Counseling Services, the University Health 3. A second violation of the Code. emergency action. impose registration and/or housing Center or a qualified professional outside 4. Violations of the Code that result in 2. Proceedings holds to prohibit registration during of the University for a comprehensive knowledge of a psychological, mental 2.1 Any member of the University the proceedings. If a sanction has evaluation. If circumstances warrant a health or other medical condition that could result in the threat of violence community may bring a complaint been imposed on a student who has temporary suspension, the Vice Provost for directed against self, others or University against a student or a student withdrawn from the university or been Student Life will make a recommendation to property. organization. A complaint must be awarded a degree prior to the resolution the Provost and Chief Academic Officer. of a conduct case, the files will normally filed with Judicial Affairs within 10 In the instance of severely and willfully 2.5.9 Non-Compliance with Policy working days of the occurrence or the be retained as a disciplinary record disruptive behavior, or when the ordinary discovery of the alleged infraction(s). for at least five years from the date rights of any member of the University A. Sanctions Judicial Affairs issues a letter stating the The complaint should be a concise and community are threatened by the continued Standard sanctions such as conduct sanctions. complete statement of the allegations. presence or activity of any student probation, social probation, fines or If the complainant fails to appear or 2.8 Judicial Affairs reserves the right to or students in the residential halls or assessments for damages to University provide a written statement of facts continue the proceedings of an unclosed elsewhere on campus, the Vice Provost for property may be appropriate for lesser within 10 days, the complaint will be case after any semester break or Student Life may suspend such student(s) offenses. Repeat offenders may receive treated null and void. university closure. from participating in residential life or harsher sanctions. For more serious matters, other campus activities, or suspend an 2.2 Judicial Affairs Officials will consult such as behavior that disrupts the orderly 2.5.7 Special Cases organization or club temporarily pending operation or compromises the safety or with the complainant and respondent All AUS registered students are subject to the outcomes of a hearing. orderly operations of the residential halls to determine whether a violation has rules and disciplinary procedures, including or the University, suspension or dismissal taken place. If there is sufficient cause to Confidentiality students with psychological, mental health or from the residential hall or the University believe that violation has occurred, the Incident discussions and conduct proceedings other medical conditions. The following will may be recommended. For student groups parties will be notified of the charges are treated confidentially for both the be treated under as special cases as per the or organizations, probation, denial of use and evidence will be collected. Upon complainant and respondent. Only members following procedures: of University facilities, fines or withdrawal determination of guilt, sanctions will be of the AUS community with legitimate of official recognition or suspending recommended to the Vice Provost for When there is sufficient cause to believe need-to-know will be consulted or informed the organization / group for up to two Student Life. that a student accused of a violation of the of confidential information regarding a Code may pose a threat of violence directed student. The University will weigh the semesters may be recommended. The CCHB 2.3 Judicial Affairs Officials will contact the against self, others or University property as request for confidentiality with the safety will recommend sanctions consistent with CCHB members to set a time and place a result of psychological, mental health or of the community in cases where there is an the severity of the offense. The CCHB may for the hearing. Every effort shall be other medical conditions, the Vice Provost evidence that the offender will cause harm. recommend sanctions reflecting the nature made to schedule this hearing within for Student Life or designee may provide a of particular offenses. one week of the time a complaint is If requested, efforts will be made to protect referral to University Counseling Services, the complainants’ and witnesses’ identity. One or more of the following sanctions filed. The respondent shall receive a the University Health Center or a qualified notification of the alleged violation and The right to confidentiality will be may be imposed for a violation of the professional outside of the University for Code. The CCHB is not limited to the list the time and place of the hearing. a comprehensive evaluation. The Vice considered waived if an accused student discloses confidential information regarding of sanctions provided below and may 2.4 If the respondent chooses not to appear Provost for Student Life may recommend to recommend new sanctions. However, all for the hearing, the CCHB will consider the Provost and Chief Academic Officer a the proceedings or decisions to a third party.
40 41 sanctions require review by and approval Undergraduate Catalog or the Graduate errors or errors in interpretation senior dormitory supervisor where the from the Vice Provost for Student Life and Catalog. of university regulations were so student caused the violation will be on the Provost and Chief Academic Officer substantial as to deny the respondent the committee. (refer Student Conduct Process 1.2, 1.3), and B. Failure to complete a mandated sanction (or complainant) a fair hearing, or if 2. The student appeal will be forwarded may be modified, deferred or suspended. within the period specified may result in new and significant evidence becomes to the advisory committee. The sanctions that may be imposed are as administrative sanctions recommended by available that could not have been 3. The advisory committee will follows: the CCHB. discovered before or during the
interview the student and put in its Office of Students Affairs original hearing. · letter of apology C. Students are solely responsible for any recommendations to the Vice Provost · presentation of a workshop financial implications resulting from a c) Cases may be dismissed if the finding for Student Life. is deemed to be unsupported by the · research paper or project conduct violation. 4. The Vice Provost for Student Life’s evidence. · reflection paper D. Appeal Process decision will be final and conveyed · warning (notice, oral or written, that ii) Students may also appeal for to the student by Judicial Affairs in Disciplinary actions may be appealed in continuation or repetition of prohibited reinstatement in residential housing, writing. keeping with the following provisions: athletic teams, sporting events, student conduct may be cause for additional iii) A student withdrawn or suspended organizations, student activities, leadership disciplinary action) temporarily due to misconduct or a i) Respondents may appeal any disciplinary events, community services programs and · punitive fine psychological, mental health or other determination arrived at through a hearing other Student Affairs programs after a year medical condition may appeal for · conduct probation and resulting in disciplinary probation, of receiving a letter for violation of the reinstatement in residential halls. The Vice · social probation (engagement in removal from University housing, suspension code of conduct or academic integrity code Provost for Student Life will ensure that community service) or dismissal. violation letter. Appeals of students with there is no indication of continuation of the · temporary or permanent barring from serious violations of the code of conduct and 1. Appeals must be in writing and misconduct that resulted in withdrawal or University premises with egregious behavioral offenses will not delivered to Judicial Affairs within seven temporary suspension. The Vice Provost for be considered for reinstatement. · restitution (repayment of the direct working days after date of notice. Student Life will form an advisory group cost for damages or services resulting 2. Appeals will be reviewed by an 1. The Senior Manager of Judicial Affairs to assess the appeal, review supporting from a violation of this code—Reference Appellate Board of the CCHB and will will form an advisory committee documents (e.g., medical reports), and make Restitution Policy) consist of two members who did not inviting temporary members on a a recommendation to the Vice Provost for · loss of privilege (for example, denial of serve on the original hearing panel. case-by-case basis. For example, in Student Life. The Vice Provost for Student visiting privileges in University housing or the case of a student appeal with a 3. The Appellate Board will determine Life or designee will inform the student of denial of access to computer services or to housing hold, the Senior Manager the appeal’s viability based on the final decision in writing. the Sports Complex) of Student Residential Life and the whether there is new information that · residential hall suspension (up to two significantly alters the face of facts 2.5.10 Non-Academic Sanctions semesters) or dismissal (permanent) stated earlier, evidence of improper · suspension (up to two semesters) from the procedure, findings that are against Level Academic Penalty Non-Academic Sanction University (permanently recorded on the the weight of evidence or excessive student’s academic transcript) sanctions. a Resubmission of the work in question No non-academic sanction · dismissal from the University (permanent 4. The Appellate Board may deny the Submission of additional work for the b No non-academic sanction termination of student status and request for appeal and affirm the course in which the offense occurred exclusion from University premises, original findings of the CCHB, or grant Prohibition from OSA-related activities privileges and activities, which will be Lowered grade or loss of credit for the the request for an appeal and forward and disqualification from athletic or active work found to be in violation of the permanently recorded on the student’s its recommendations to the Provost and c student scholarship for one full semester integrity code or a lowered overall grade academic transcript) . In instances (in addition to the semester/term in which Chief Academic Officer. for the course of dismissal from the University, the the offense occurred) 5. The following standards will apply when Appellate Board will review the case and appeals are considered by the Provost Prohibition from OSA-related activities make a recommendation to the Provost and disqualification from athletic or active and Chief Academic Officer: Failing grade of XF for the course in which d student scholarship for one full academic and Chief Academic Officer. the offense occurred For information related to grades for a) Sanctions may be increased or year (in addition to the semester/term in which the offense occurred) courses in progress at the time of suspension decreased, if found to be substantially or dismissal during a regular semester disproportionate to the offense. Suspension for one or more academic Permanent prohibition from and or summer term, please see the Grades b) Cases may be remanded for rehearing e terms, including the term in which the disqualification from athletic or active offense occurred scholarship and OSA-related activities and Academic Standing section of the by the CCHB, if specified procedural Dismissal (for a specified term or f Not applicable permanently) from the university
42 43 2.5.11 Disciplinary Files and Records of poor sportsmanship: must not be so loud as to disturb other 5. No food or beverage, except bottled water, events or students in the center. may be consumed in the library. Smoking is Case referrals may result in the development • unnecessary delay of game 5. No commercial activity or solicitation can strictly prohibited. of a disciplinary file in the name of the • participation under a false name be conducted in the Student Center unless 6. Users of the library are expected to respondent. The file will be voided if the • use of profanity approved by Student Development and respect and preserve the library facility. student is found not in violation of the code. • striking or shoving an opponent or official Organizations. Users who damage or deface furnishings Voided files will be so marked, will not be and equipment will be heavily fined and • arguing with officials concerning judgment 6. No organization or student, except kept with active disciplinary records and will reported to the authorities. calls designated AUS employees, will remain in Office of Students Affairs not constitute disciplinary records. Voided the building after it is officially closed. 7. Users are required to comply with the • derogatory and abusive remarks university code of conduct for student use of files will normally be destroyed after five 7. Users under the age of 14 must be • any action intended to physically harm an computing services. years. The files of students found responsible accompanied by an adult and must adhere official for any charges against them will normally be to the same rules as all other users. 8. Library staff monitors the library and has the • any action that shows disregard for the rules right to ask users for a valid AUS ID at any retained as a disciplinary record for at least 8. As with any other AUS building, smoking is time. five years from the date Judicial Affairs issues or policies of the AUS Student Athletics and not permitted in the Student Center. a letter stating the sanctions. Evidence in the Recreation department 9. An adult must accompany children under 9. The Student Center is not responsible for the age of 14. Children must abide by the form of audio or video record, SMS or text • any other violations of the Student Code of any lost or stolen items within its premises. Conduct same rules as other library users. messages, written proof or other material 10. Refreshments served by food outlets in Library users play a fundamental role in in physical or electronic form collected by The Student Athletics and Recreation the Student Center must be consumed in Judicial Affairs will be archived in the student Director will immediately report any designated areas only. creating an environment that is conducive to research, reflection and collaborative files. participants who exhibit improper behavior 11. Dining is not allowed in the Student Center to Judicial Affairs. After a thorough lounges. learning. As such, all library users are expected to act appropriately in the library 2.5.12 Conduct of Students on Student investigation, the Judicial Affairs official(s), 12. Pets are not allowed in the Student Center. and conduct themselves in accordance with Council or Boards of University- in consultation with the Vice Provost for 13. No bicycles, roller skates, skateboards, etc. this code of conduct. Registered Clubs/Organizations Student Life and the staff of the Student are allowed in the Student Center. Students on Student Council or on the Athletics and Recreation department 14. Gambling is not permitted in the Student Violation of the Library Code of Conduct will boards of university-registered clubs and will determine if a letter of reprimand or Center. result in one or more the following: warning is sufficient or if the case warrants • a verbal or written warning organizations are considered role models Breach of Student Center regulations is further action by the Conduct Council • referral to Campus Security and the Judicial for their peers. AUS expects all board subject to disciplinary action. members to adhere to the highest standards Hearing Board. The board may recommend Affairs officials of ethical behavior. A student on any board sanctions including, but not limited to, 2.5.15 Library Code of Conduct • removal from the library who is found in violation of the Student a warning letter to the team/athlete or • suspension of library privileges suspension of the team or athlete from The AUS Library is committed to providing Code of Conduct or Academic Integrity an engaging and productive learning engaging in sports activities for a semester Code or UAE laws during his/her tenure environment for all library users. A variety or academic year. will be immediately ejected from the club/ of learning spaces are available to meet organization and discharged of his/her 2.5.14 General Regulations Regarding individual and collaborative needs, including responsibilities from the date of receiving Use of Student Center Facilities group study rooms and “No Talking” zones. the notification from the Vice Provost for Users are required to exhibit appropriate Student Life or designee. Any organization using the Student Center academic behavior at all times. must abide by the university’s rules and 1. Users of the library are expected to interact
2.5.13 Conduct of Participants and regulations and follow the Student Code of courteously and respectfully with other
Spectators at Sports Events Conduct mentioned in this handbook. library users and library staff. Those who
1. Users must comply with all instructions given behave inappropriately will be required to Good sportsmanship is vital to the success by the Student Center management. leave the library. of every athletic contest. The university and Student Athletics and Recreation 2. No decorations, signs, posters, 2. Moderate phone use is allowed on the ground and first floor of the library. Phones work to ensure that students exhibit announcements or notices may be affixed to walls, ceilings or floors for any must be set to silent on the second floor of good sportsmanship while participating event without permission from Student the library and in all “No Talking” zones. in or watching any athletic event. In order Development and Organizations. Only A room for phone use is available on the to encourage proper conduct during approved signs can be posted on designated second floor. sports events, officials, supervisors and bulletin boards. 3. Silence is required in all “No Talking” zones, administration personnel shall make 3. Users must refrain from moving and and group study rooms are limited to two or decisions on whether to warn, penalize or rearranging the furniture set-up of the more people. eject participants/players or teams showing Student Center. 4. Personal items should not be left poor sportsmanship. These decisions are 4. Amplified sound, including items such as unattended. The AUS Library cannot accept final. The following are considered evidence laptops, mobile phones, mp3 players, etc., responsibility for lost or stolen items.
44 45 .6 MEDIATION SERVICES 2 Office of Students Affairs
Mediation Services is offered to students 2.6.3 Conflicts that May Be Referred to are privileged to experience real mediation Students are encouraged to write to through Judicial Affairs. Mediation is Mediation Services cases, provided they remain active on [email protected] for queries concerning considered as an activity in which a neutral • Student misunderstandings due to individual the Peer Mediation Forum and upon mediation or visit third party, the mediator, assists two or factors (such as personal or individual the permission of the mediating parties. www.aus.edu/osa/mediation_services. more parties in order to help them achieve differences) or interactional issues/dynamics an agreement on a matter of common between people. interest. Mediation Services is committed • Interactional student conflicts due to to assist students in resolving their conflicts behavioral differences; failure to recognize amicably to reach a win-win agreement that and understand cultural diversity; secondary is beneficial for both parties involved in the emotions such as anger, frustration or conflict. hurt; poor listening and communication; selfishness; or irrational thinking and 2.6.1 Purpose of Mediation perspectives. • To assist students in resolving disputes with • Disputes invoking serious violations of the help of a neutral mediator the Student Code of Conduct will not be • To teach students how to mediate and learn mediated. to resolve their own problems using an alternative route, i.e., mediation 2.6.4 The Mediation Process • A dispute or disagreement between students 2.6.2 Benefits of Mediation is brought to Mediation Services. • Student conflicts are resolved by applying • The mediator collects all the necessary alternative problem-solving techniques. information and makes an appointment to • Positive thinking is inculcated in students meet the disputants individually. and they learn to tolerate team members, • Both students are contacted and the reason fellow students and people with different for their dispute learned. cultures and traditions. • The mediation coordinator determines if the • Students' personal relationships improve as dispute is appropriate for mediation. they learn to communicate better. • She/he schedules the mediation in a neutral • Violence and disciplinary actions reduce. location. • Students learn problem-solving and active • The mediators assist both the parties to listening skills. arrive at a solution to the dispute. • Students availing mediation services assume • When the solution is found acceptable to responsibility for resolving conflicts and learn both parties, a consensual agreement is the consequences of their decisions. signed in the presence of the mediator. • Students are trained by professionals and become involved in facilitating the • After a certain interval, both parties are mediation process. contacted to find out if the solution is working. • Students are able to contribute to the community. Students are also offered free mediation • The approach of trained student mediators training. Selection criteria apply to every helps mediation become more effective in applicant. Conducted every semester, this residential halls as well as in the college/ training equips them with the skills to school environment. mediate. Trained student Peer Mediators
46 47 .7 STUDENT LEADERSHIP 2 Office of Students Affairs PROGRAM
Student Leadership Program (SLP) recognizes A. Who Should Join the Peer Leaders out to all students inviting them to apply. AUS students help youth build their leadership as an important aspect of a Program? For more information, visit the Student leadership skills and develop a sense of complete college education. SLP offers a The program is designed for students who: Leadership Program’s office in the Student responsibility towards their communities. wide range of opportunities for students Center, First Floor, A250. It prepares students to take significant • are interested in helping others to develop their leadership, personal and leadership roles in their university and communication skills and prepares them for • want to develop their leadership skills 2.7.1.2 Emerging Leaders Program in other organizations across the UAE. a lifelong commitment to leadership and • are reliable, responsible and committed The Emerging Leaders Program introduces Participants learn to work with people of good citizenship. SLP engages students in B. Selection Criteria new students to the Student Leadership different races, genders and backgrounds, local, regional and international conferences Program and supports freshmen who are which enable them to create change in Students selected as Peer Leaders must meet and Model United Nations simulations that interested in developing their leadership their communities. This is a year-long the following criteria: aid in the development of character, public skills. The program helps to connect new program; participants are selected at the • minimum GPA of 2.8 speaking skills, confidence, mindset and students with campus life and encourages beginning of an academic year based on overall leadership capabilities. Students can • sophomore, junior or senior rank them to get involved from the beginning their performance in the Student Leadership choose to get involved in programs such as • interest in working with both staff and of their journey at AUS. Participants Program. the Peer Leaders Program, the Emerging students discover their leadership potential and learn Leaders Program, the Women’s Leadership • interest in working with a diverse student from other students within the Student 2.7.1.4 Women’s Leadership and Enrichment and Enrichment Program, and the Youth group Leadership Program. Program Leadership Training Program. They can also • willingness to act as mentors for first-year A. Who Should Join the Program? The Women’s Leadership and Enrichment students Program helps female students discover participate in the AUS Student Lecture Series This program is designed for freshman their qualities and enhance their leadership and attend workshops under the Student C. Duties and Responsibilities students who are interested in developing skills. The program offers a comfortable Training and Workshop Series. A student selected as a Peer Leader must: their leadership skills. environment for leadership development • serve as a positive role model for new B. Requirements that encourages female students to take 2.7.1 Programs Offered students An Emerging Leader is expected to: the lead. Participants can take part in • help the program facilitator in preparation 2.7.1.1 Peer Leaders Program worldwide programs that focus on women’s for program’s activities • be a freshman The Peer Leaders Program allows students to development and attend workshops and • abide by and enforce university rules and • have interest in leadership development serve as role models for incoming freshmen. training related to women in leadership. regulations • maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5 Working as mentors, Peer Leaders positively • serve as a resource person and work closely C. How to Apply Our program is designed for female students impact new students’ experiences and ease with SLP staff and AUS administrators who: their transition into college life. Peer Leaders Interested students many also apply during • attend orientation planning sessions • have a strong sense of purpose welcome new students, assist and guide orientation week. To apply or for more • aim to develop their leadership skills and them during orientation weeks, and help • remain present on campus when required information, visit the Student Leadership during orientation activities realize their full potential them discover the range of activities and Program’s office in the Student Center, First organizations that can improve their lives • follow up with his/her assigned freshman Floor, A249. • aspire to become prominent members of regularly during the first three weeks of society at AUS. Peer Leaders work closely with the university 2.7.1.3 Youth Leadership Training Program Director of the Student Leadership Program Students applying for our program must: and are expected to attend all functions and D. How to Apply The Youth Leadership Training program • have a minimum GPA of 2.0 engages students in meaningful projects activities during orientation. During spring semester, an email will go • have tolerance, critical thinking skills and that focus on personal development and creativity community impact. Through this program,
48 49 • be ambitious and have a desire to contribute 2.7.4 Student Training and Workshop to the community Series To find out more, please visit the Student The Student Training and Workshop Series Leadership Program office in the Student provides students with great development Center, A249. experience. These training sessions and workshops enhance student learning and 2.7.2 AUS Student Lecture Series
personal development under organized Office of Students Affairs SLP invites students to lecture through AUS professional guidance and support. The Student Lecture Series. The series offers a workshops allow students to meet with unique outlet for students on campus to share experts in the field of leadership to inspire knowledge, optimism, successes, failures, them and aid their acquisition of necessary and talk about their real life experiences, skills to become influential and successful obstacles and challenges they have overcome. leaders. The series coaches students in making The series benefits students and inspires them decisions with integrity, high ethical standards through their peers. and an understanding of the interests of a diverse community. 2.7.3 International, Regional and Local Participation 2.7.4 Contact The Student Leadership Program participates For more information about Student in many international, regional and local Leadership Program, please visit us in the conferences, Model United Nations and Student Center, First Floor, A248, A249 and A250. You can also go to www.aus.edu/ other events to encourage students to leadership-program or email us at explore and analyze new topics related [email protected]. to different fields and industries, attend seminars by renowned speakers, and participate in educational workshops to Haifa Ismail enhance their leadership skills and network Senior Manager, Student Leadership Program with other students from around the world. Tel +971 6 515 4771 [email protected] Participation in international programs and events is highly competitive, so we Rashed Kabbara encourage interested students to take more SLP Development Officer active roles in SLP. Opportunities include: Tel +971 6 515 4774 [email protected] -- Al Maktoum College Academic Training Program -- Al Maktoum College Summer School -- Bahrain Universities Model United Nations -- Cairo International Model Arab League -- Global Village for Future Leaders of Business and Industry -- International Youth Leadership Conference -- National Model United Nations -- One Young World Summit -- World Business Dialogue
50 51 .8 STUDENT RESIDENTIAL LIFE 2 Office of Students Affairs
2.8.1 Student Residential Life Mission after checking in, the housing fee refund • The student will be given a room and packing of items left behind. Cleaning The AUS Student Residential Life staff policy will be applicable as mentioned in inventory form, which must be checked and packing charges will be applicable and signed within 24 hours from the depending on the number of cleaners support and complement the mission of the housing agreement. time of issue. engaged and the packaging material used the university and its academic programs B. Moving In/Moving Out. The residential • The student will receive an access card. for the task. by creating a comfortable and safe halls open two days prior to the first F. Transfer. Requests for a transfer to environment that contributes to the success 2. Procedures for Moving Out placement test given each semester. The another room are first done through the of resident students’ educational progress residential halls are open 24 hours a day • Staff will compare the room condition residential hall supervisors and require final and personal growth. and have supervisors to show students against the room inventory form. approval by the Senior Manager of Student Student Residential Life offers a learning their rooms, help them settle in, give • The student will sign the check out form. Residential Life. If a resident is moving to a environment that fosters self-dependence, them their access cards and answer • The student will return access card (room more expensive room, the difference in price respect for social and communal standards, questions. key). should be paid prior to moving. Students who choose to downgrade their room status and acceptance and tolerance of cultural Likewise, two days after the last final • The resident will vacate the room at will receive no refund. Please note that the end of the academic year, upon diversity. The residential halls provide examination of any semester, residents transfers are only allowed once per semester cancelling their room assignment or opportunities for residents to improve their will be expected to move out of their and only with a valid reason approved by when being dropped from courses at leadership, communication and social skills, rooms and return their access cards to the the Senior Manager of Student Residential any time. which support their academic development. staff at their hall. If a student overstays Life. Students who change rooms, graduate, after the final checkout deadline he/she C. Security. To ensure the security of all withdraw or take a leave of absence must 2.8.2 Room Types is liable to pay AED 30 PER DAY, however students, all residential halls are protected completely vacate their rooms and return Five room types are available: private, this overstay is subject to approval from by patrolling security staff. Student their access cards to hall staff. Residential Life staff members also work to semi-private, sharing, single without bath residential halls management. Due to G. Vacancies. Student Residential Life seeks to provide safety and comfort for all residents. or kitchen, and double without bath or limited storage space, residents have fill every space. A student whose roommate kitchen. Please see www.aus.edu or the AUS to check with the Senior Dormitory D. Room Inventory Forms. Room inventory cancels his/her housing agreement or moves forms must be signed and returned to the Undergraduate Catalog for information on Supervisor about leaving their belongings out of the room should not expect to occupy staff at the halls within one day of issuance. the room alone. Arrangements for another the room fees and the Utilities Service Fee. during the summer vacation. The Failure to do so will result in the assumption roommate will be made. Students may university holds no responsibility for any that the room and furnishings are in 2.8.3 Residential Halls Facilities and arrange to pay a higher rate to keep the stored items or belongings or valuables excellent condition. Damage charges will be room as a private room or a single room. Procedures left behind during such breaks. based on the above conditions. As a result, This is subject to the approval of the Senior A. Residential Halls Deposit/Fees. First-time Note: All room assignments are valid the student may be charged more than he/ Manager of Student Residential Life. she would otherwise have been charged. housing applicants must pay the non- for a single semester/term. Residents H. Room Cancellations. Room cancellation Outstanding cleaning costs for the room, refundable AED 500 room reservation need to re-apply to renew their room requests are subject to established floor or door damage will be charged at the application fee. They should also submit a procedures and the approval of the Student assignments. All terms in the Housing end of a student’s occupancy or at the end refundable maintenance deposit of AED Residential Life staff. Agreement remain valid as long as a of the academic year. 1,000 prior to checking in. For existing student remains in the assigned room I. Access Cards. For security purposes, E. Check-out Procedure. Residents who resident students who submit a Housing residents are compelled to keep their doors in the residential halls. If a student does intend to check out should inform the Application through the self-service closed at all times. If a student loses his/her not apply to renew the room assignment staff in advance. Residents must clean their access card, a replacement fee of AED 50 Banner system, a fee of AED 500 will be within the set dates, the student loses his/ rooms before checking out and return their will be binding. In case the lock cylinder has charged if a student cancels the room her right to get his/her choice of room rooms to the condition prior to occupancy. been damaged, the student will be charged reservation after the fixed application Students are responsible for having the and will be assigned based on room AED 150. In the event any door lock spare period as announced by the Student room checked, locking the door, returning availability. part is damaged, charges will be imposed the access card and checking out with the Residential Life. In both the above cases, 1. Procedures for Moving In according to that spare part cost. the full room fee is due at time of room staff at the hall. If a room is found unclean • The student’s name will be verified on J. Entering Student Rooms. AUS officials, assignment but payable by the first day or student belongings unpacked, SRLD staff the hall’s list of residents. including the residential hall supervisors, of classes. Also, in the case of withdrawal reserves the right to arrange for removal 52 53 may enter student rooms (a) when an 5. To expect that roommates will protect their parent(s) or guardian; this authorization stay overnight with a friend in another emergency exists, (b) when a service has personal belongings will remain valid for the entire period residential hall by presenting a valid ID and been requested by a resident, (c) to check 6. To personal privacy of stay unless a notification stating the obtaining permission from the residential for cleanliness or (d) to check for prohibited contrary (cancellation of this form) is hall supervisor. Intervisitation requests 7. To be free from intimidation and physical items. AUS respects resident students’ received from parent(s) or guardian by will not be considered after curfew hours. and emotional harm privacy and therefore will avoid violating it Student Residential Life or Judicial Affairs. Resident students cannot host more than to the greatest extent possible. If students feel that any of these rights Leave during the week is only authorized one overnight visitor at one time. have been violated, they should inform in cases of emergency or under special K. Storage. Limited storage areas exist in I. Responsibility for Guests. Residents will be Office of Students Affairs residential halls, so students need to check the Student Residential Life staff or file a circumstances and must be approved by held responsible for the behavior of their with their Senior Residential Halls Supervisor complaint with Judicial Affairs. the Judicial Affairs official. If a resident is guests and any other persons visiting them regarding the space availability for storing absent for two consecutive weeks from the in their residential hall rooms as outlined by their belongings during semester breaks. 2.8.5 Policies Governing Resident Residential Halls without written notice, the the conduct regulations. Residents may, in Stored items must be properly boxed and Student Conduct Student Residential Life Department (SRLD) lieu of the guest or visitor, be charged with clearly labeled with the student’s name is authorized to cancel the room assigned. In violating the respective sections of these Regulations for student conduct in the such cases, the student’s belongings will be and ID number. The university does not policies. insure stored items and assumes no liability residential halls are based on AUS Student removed from the room and stored as per Important: for them. If a student’s belongings remain Code of Conduct and are detailed below: the storage policy outlined in the Residential unclaimed for more than eight weeks, A. Curfew. During the week (Sunday, Monday, Halls Agreement. • AUS students who are non-residents and the Office of Student Affairs reserves Tuesday, Wednesday), all residents are C. Alcohol/Drugs. Refer to the Student Code of any other guests can only visit resident the right to dispose of any unclaimed or expected to be in their respective dorms by Conduct section of this handbook. students for brief periods and should only leftover items in any manner it deems fit. meet them in the reception, TV lounge 12 midnight. During weekends, (Thursday, D. Smoking. Refer to the Student Code of In addition, if in any semester or session the or computer lab. They cannot enter the Friday and Saturday) they must be in by 1:00 Conduct section of this handbook. resident fails to return back by the first day student’s room. a.m. All residents are required to confirm The presence of cigarette smoke in a of classes, Student Residential Life has the their presence in person to the Dormitory student’s room will imply the use of • Fathers and brothers of male residents and right to vacate his/her room. In such cases, Supervisor before the start of curfew hours. cigarettes or tobacco and will be referred mothers and sisters of female residents can any removed personal belongings will be Once attendance is noted, residents are to Judicial Affairs as a health and safety visit the student’s room for a brief period stored for a limited period as mentioned not to leave the residential halls until the violation. but cannot stay overnight. above, without any liability on the part of end of curfew hours. Resident leaving the • All types of external visitors need to university. Kindly refer to the Residential dorms after recording attendance will be E. Littering. Since the residential halls become ensure that they leave the dorm premises Hall Housing Agreement for further details considered absent. The Student Residential residents’ second homes, all students are prior to the start of curfew hours. The host on leaving personal belongings in the Life staff monitors the attendance records expected to maintain cleanliness inside the will be totally responsible for the guests residential hall. regularly for tardiness and absences. Late halls. Rooms are inspected periodically for cleanliness. This practice is important, as it during their stay in the dorm. L. Cable/TV/Internet. Students are allowed return or absence without permission will can have serious effects on student hygiene. to have televisions and DVD players in require students to sign an undertaking In addition: Students are also expected to regularly their rooms, but personal cable or satellite form. This undertaking places the • A resident shall not pressure a roommate empty their rooms of garbage. connections are not allowed to be installed responsibility of the student on him/herself to tolerate the presence of a guest. for any consequences due to lateness or F. Harassment/Discrimination. Refer to the by the resident. However, each dorm has a • The presence of the guest should not absence from the dorm and will be kept as Student Code of Conduct section of this lounge area with a television connected to restrict residents’ comfortable use of a record. Repeated violation of attendance handbook. satellite channels as well as connection to common and private areas. free-to-air satellite channels in each student regulations are reported to the Senior G. Right of Occupancy. Only full-time, • Residents are not allowed to give access room. Internet connections are available in Manager of Judicial Affairs on a weekly registered AUS students who have paid card to guests. all rooms free of charge. basis. The Judicial Affairs officials advise or arranged for the payment of their students who violate curfew/attendance M. Liability of Damage, Theft or Missing residential hall fees, tuition and other J. Posting. Residents must obtain prior regulations. Continuous violation of curfew/ Belongings. The university is not liable, university fees have the right to reside in approval from the Senior Manager of attendance regulations may result in a directly or indirectly, for the loss and/or the residential halls. Graduate students may Student Residential Life before posting hold on the room reservation for the next damage of personal property that results apply for on-campus housing (depending information on bulletin boards. semester or dismissal from the residential from a fire, theft or any other cause. on the availability of rooms). Students K. Quiet Hours. Whatever other functions a hall for one semester or more. The room doing internships may be allowed to apply residential hall may serve, its essential role is 2.8.4 AUS Resident Students’ Bill of reservation hold can be revoked by the for housing depending on the availability Vice Provost for Student Life subject to to be a place where students can sleep and Rights of rooms and subject to approval of study. In order to assist you in your academic procedures. the Vice Provost for Student Life. These All residents have the following rights: endeavors, our policy in all areas is that B. Residential Halls Leave. All resident students students must be registered and must sign the right to quiet supersedes the right to 1. To read and study in their rooms are expected to sleep at the residential a declaration that they will abide by rules make noise. The staff will be more lenient 2. To sleep without disturbance from noise halls every night, except during official mentioned in the Student Handbook. with noise during the day and stricter in dorm closing periods or if their parents/ 3. To live in a safe, clean and drug/alcohol-free H. Visitors. The intervisitation policy allows their enforcement during the evening and guardians verify otherwise with Judicial environment resident AUS students to stay overnight in nighttime hours. Quiet hours are designated Affairs officials. No leave is given during other residential halls and AUS students to daily between 12 midnight and 7 a.m. to 4. To free access to rooms without pressure the week. Students may only apply for visit the residential areas during specified provide more specific parameters to resident from roommates leave on weekends with approval of their hours. Resident students can request to students.
54 55 Noise generated outside the residential halls • A fire drill will be conducted on extending authorized visiting time 2.8.5.3 Prohibited Conduct Concerning may be reported to AUS Security. regular basis at dorms to enhance d. propping open outside doors or exit ways Property L. Exterior Displays. Room decorations must students’ evacuation time. Students are without the permission of a resident a. removing furniture from any common be limited to student rooms. AUS assigns encouraged to participate and cooperate supervisor area without the authorization of a hall the inside of residences for student use during the fire drill. e. using any marked fire exit except during a supervisor and does not grant residents permission to Q. Residential Facilities Policies. The policies fire drill or in the event of an actual fire b. removing any wall-mounted furniture decorate the exterior of university buildings. below are aimed at protecting AUS and f. blocking any fire door or fire exit c. marking or defacing any surface (e.g., door,
This includes window displays, regardless resident students’ property from misuse. g. misuse of access card wall, carpet) Office of Students Affairs of whether a display is positioned on the Students should not: h. failure to return access card upon vacating a d. marking, defacing, stealing, harboring or inside or the outside of a window. The • attach a mirror to the walls room damaging any property belonging to the outside of your door is also considered an • paint walls, ceilings, doors, university university in general, to any hall resident interior space for the purpose of decoration. i. entering or exiting a residential hall through furniture, etc. or to any commercial vendor (i.e., vending Students will be held accountable to the a window in a non-emergency situation machines, washing machines, dryers or university for the materials placed on their • remove window screens j. breaching the privacy of others in the dorms telephone equipment) doors. Students are not allowed to repaint • install personal locks or chains on k. stealing, using or moving student e. Vandalism/Responsibility for Damage. the walls or furniture or damage assets for bedroom doors belongings without their permission the purpose of decoration, e.g., nailing a l. aggressive behavior towards other students Residential halls and their populations are • install external wiring, antennas or held responsible for all university property frame to the wall. or staff satellite dishes assigned for their use and may be financially M. Maintenance. Student rooms will be fully • put any holes or hooks in walls, floors or 2.8.5.2 Prohibited Conduct Concerning Fire liable for its destruction or loss. Residents maintained and repaired for any damages. ceilings will be billed for repair or replacement If students cause damage, they will pay for Codes if they have caused damage in their own • intentionally or unintentionally damage a. setting a fire within university buildings or the cost of repairs. In case of damage, the rooms or in common areas. In the event of university property areas next to the buildings resident supervisor should be informed. willful damage to the common areas in the R. Laundry. Washers and dryers are located in Each student is responsible for any damage b. using any broiler oven, electric coffee maker, immediate vicinity of a student’s room or each residential hall. Only resident students caused by his/her guest. popcorn popper, toasters, microwave oven, to the furnishings or facilities located there, are allowed to use this service. AUS is N. Commercial Use. Resident students are not hotplate, open burner or electric water- if the willful perpetrators of such damage not liable of any loss, damage or theft of allowed to conduct a business operation heating device in non-designated areas cannot be identified, all residents served student/s clothes. Students are encouraged from within a residential hall. Resident c. cooking indoors with charcoal or any open by that common area may be assessed for to be on guard while they are using the students are prohibited from encouraging flame device repair or replacement costs. laundry. commercial or profit-making activities d. burning candles or incense indoors or calling in off-campus sales/beauty S. Furniture. Students are strictly forbidden e. failure to evacuate buildings immediately 2.8.5.4 Other Prohibited Conduct professionals. It is also prohibited to rent or from removing any of their room furniture. and properly when a fire alarm has sounded a. engaging in any disorderly conduct or sublet a room to another person, even if he/ The necessary furniture is provided and/or reentering any building during a interfering with other residents’ rights to she is an AUS student. according to AUS standards. Resident fire drill or in an actual fire situation before an environment conducive to study and to students may obtain approval from the O. Flammable Chemicals, Firearms, Fireworks, receiving permission to do so from a resident sleep. Director of Student Residential Life to bring Weapons and Explosives. These articles are supervisor or security official b. any activity that excessively disturbs in special furniture prescribed for medical prohibited and residents found in possession f. tampering with fire equipment or removing residents, especially during designated quiet purposes. of such articles will be subject to disciplinary fire extinguishers from their mounts or hours action. Utility knives are permitted in the T. In the Event of an Emergency. In the event storage boxes except in the case of an actual c. engaging in sports activities or making halls but will be confiscated if used as of an emergency, students may contact the fire excessive noise within 50 feet of any dormitory supervisors on duty who will weapons. g. activating a fire alarm when no fire is residential hall communicate with the emergency services P. Fire Safety. A fire alarm sound indicates present or falsely reporting a fire or other d. shouting or otherwise creating disturbances of the university. that an emergency exists. Residents and emergency from any residential hall window U. Fitness Rooms. By signing the check-in guests should never assume that an alarm h. using electrical lights and appliances so that e. making excessive noise by any means form, the residing student has accepted is false or a drill, as any delay in evacuating wattage in use totals more than 850 watts in whatsoever. This includes putting that AUS is exempted from any liability could be fatal. Setting fires, turning in false a student room at a given time loudspeakers through room windows at related to the use of the fitness rooms. alarms, making a bomb threat, refusing to i. disconnecting the alarm of or otherwise any time and any noise audible outside a vacate during a fire alarm and tampering tampering with any smoke detector student’s room or in public areas, especially with firefighting equipment, fire alarm 2.8.5.1 Prohibited Conduct Concerning j. running electrical wires beneath any rug or during quiet hours. systems, fire protection sprinklers and Security carpet f. dropping or throwing any solid object or smoke detectors are serious offenses and a. entering any residential hall without liquid from windows will result in severe disciplinary action. showing identification card to the resident k. replacing any university-provided room supervisor draperies with something other than fire- g. keeping dangerous materials, including • Staff on duty are the direct persons who retardant materials but not limited to firearms, air or carbon b. not responding to the hall supervisor’s are responsible for evacuation of the dioxide- powered weapons, fireworks and instructions facility. Students and guests should fully dangerous weapons comply with the instruction being issued c. hosting a visitor in the dorm without by the staff. permission from the hall supervisor or
56 57 h. refusing to follow a directive from a hall interested in building community within F. Job Performance Evaluation. RAs will be Interested students can obtain an supervisor or security official who is acting in the residential halls and in working with formally evaluated in the middle of the application form from the Student the performance of his/her duties a diverse population, be committed and semester by the Senior Manager of Student Residential Life Office A259, First Floor, i. harassing or verbally abusing any resident, possess a basic understanding of human Residential Life. In the event that the RA Student Center. Resident Assistants and fails to perform duties as expected, his/ guest or staff member living in the interaction, and be capable of referring Desk Attendants are students employed by students to the right person on campus her contract will be terminated and he/she residential halls Student Residential Life. Further details can j. physically assaulting or causing harm to any based on the need. will not be reappointed. In case of such a termination, the RA will not be eligible for be obtained from the website or the Student
person on university premises Office of Students Affairs 50 percent remuneration for the semester. Residential Life. k. posting or distribution of any materials or 2.8.6.2 Process of Recruiting Applications received will be short-listed. soliciting or canvassing within the residential 2.8.7 Desk Assistant halls without the approval of the resident Students will be called for group discussion Student Residential Life supervisor or in violation of university and individual interviews. One student will The Desk Assistant is a student employee. Department Contacts posting policies be recruited in each residential hall (four He/she is the customer’s second contact with Issam Zaarob l. hosting an overnight guest (resident student females and eight males). The Vice Provost the residence hall after the supervisor. Senior Manager, Student Residential Life only) without obtaining an internal visitor’s for Student Life will issue an employment form 2.8.7.1 Responsibilities Tel +971 6 515 2427 | [email protected] letter after the final selection. m. tampering with telephone equipment, 1. Perform duties following assigned hours at Aissa Zahaf falsely using telephone credit cards or the desk. 2.8.6.3 Training Manager, Student Residential Life otherwise fraudulently using campus 2. Answer the desk telephone promptly and RAs will receive five hours of training Tel +971 6 515 2244 | [email protected] telephones professionally. scheduled by Student Residential Life n. accepting any collect telephone calls to a 3. Communicate messages recorded for hall Mohamad Raied Eizeddin Department. university or residential hall phone staff. Residential Halls Coordinator o. participating in water fights in and around 4. Administer the hall’s visitation (Dorm visitor Tel +971 6 515 2291 | [email protected] 2.8.6.4 Other Details the residential halls using water guns, water students). balloons or buckets A. Responsibilities. RAs will be responsible for 5. Liaise with hall residents, staff and guests. www.aus.edu/osa/residentialhalls balancing their residence life responsibilities p. video shooting or filming documentaries in 6. Direct visitors/residents in the hall to with academics, other campus activities and the residential halls appropriate people/places for assistance. q. keeping any pet in a student room social commitments; for nurturing student development; for familiarizing students 2.8.7.2 Specific Requirements with their rights and responsibilities at AUS; 2.8.6 Resident Assistants 1. Read and understand the Student for following the rules and regulations Handbook. The Office of Student Affairs encourages mentioned in the handbook; for completing undergraduate resident students to administrative duties assigned by the Senior 2. Work at the front desk with the exception of work as resident assistants (RAs). This Manager-SRLD; for contributing to the opening in the fall semester and closing in the spring semester (check in and check out). opportunity enhances students’ leadership welfare of students and the residential qualities and contributes to their personal halls; for responding appropriately in 3. Maintain the front desk by performing related administrative duties. and professional growth. RAs facilitate emergency situations; for helping develop a healthy, positive community; and for community development and support the 2.8.7.3 Duties mission of the residential halls. Resident regularly assisting with and participating in residential hall activities. 1. Attend and participate in all staff training assistants will be selected every semester. sessions including staff meetings and others B. Duty Hours. RAs are required to work a as assigned by the management. minimum of five hours a week. 2.8.6.1 Criteria for Recruitment 2. Display a positive, professional attitude and C. Duration of Work. Each RA will be employed A. University Standing. An applicant must support towards students, staff and visitors. for one semester only. The term will be be a full-time sophomore, junior or senior 3. Report all emergencies and serious renewed or extended by the Vice Provost for AUS student and must be residing in situations to the supervisor and help conduct Student Life subject to requirement. the residential hall for four continuous emergency evacuations and/or drills on the semesters. Students on disciplinary or D. Leave and Absence from Campus. RAs are supervisor’s order. academic probation are not eligible. expected to be on assignment whenever 4. Support, promote and participate in hall Candidates must remain in good academic the residential halls are open, including two programs and activities. and judicial standing throughout the days before the halls open to students and application process and employment. the last day the halls are open. 5. Help to complete administrative tasks accurately such as check-in, check-out, B. Grades. All applicants must have a minimum E. Compensation. The RA will be given a maintenance requests, surveys, room cumulative GPA of 2.5. This GPA must remuneration on his/her room. The Vice inventory, head counts and others as be maintained even after the student is Provost for Student Life will approve the assigned by the supervisor in a timely employed, although a higher average is applicable remuneration and notify the manner. encouraged. Senior Manager-SRLD accordingly. This 6. Be knowledgeable about and follow C. Skills/Qualities. Applicants must have good remuneration will be restricted to one procedures for alarms and emergency communication skills, be cooperative, be semester only. procedure. 58 59 .9 STUDENT DEVELOPMENT & 2 Office of Students Affairs ORGANIZATIONS
AUS students take an active role in events by logging in to reserve.aus.edu/ 3. Lost Item Classification and Holding Period DISCLAIMER: The Office of Student Affairs governing and shaping campus life. The Reserve/. 3.1 Valuable items—such as cash, jewelry, (OSA) is not responsible for any lost or stolen Student Development and Organizations The department manages the Student Center wallets, official documents, passports, mobile items in the Student Center. However, OSA phones, car keys, ID cards, ATM cards, credit department plays an important role in facilities and all events and activities that maintains a lost and found center where cards and electronic gadgets—will be held for a providing students with extracurricular take place at the center throughout the year. students can claim for lost items that were opportunities that promote their intellectual period of one year from the date turned in. found and turned in to the Student Center growth, skills and all-round personality 2.9.1.1 Student Center Services 3.2 Less-valuable items—such as clothes, bags, reception desk. Lost and found items are books, notebooks, hard drives, flash drives, development by engaging them in held for a specific period of time. After The Student Center reception offers the chargers, personal accessories and other items— multicultural programs, registered student following services: will be held for a period of two months from the holding period expires, the procedure organizations, volunteer programs, student of disposing of unclaimed items goes into Lost and Found the date turned in. employment, and varied events and activities effect. Student Development and Organizations 4. Disposal of Unclaimed Items locally, regionally and internationally. The 5. Storage Services department offers programs through many is responsible for managing, handling and 4.1 Unclaimed items that remain past the required holding period at the end of each The Student Center provides storage resources and services that aid student returning of lost and found items through semester will be disposed of whenever a services and safekeeping of club items. All participation and development and builds the Student Center reception desk. The lost reasonable quantity of items (i.e., 20 or more) club items are the property of American university reputation through student and found service offers an opportunity for has been accumulated. The disposal of items University of Sharjah, whether acquired achievements. students to recover lost items or return items will be postponed to the next semester if a through sponsorship, donation or purchased that have been found. reasonable quantity has not been reached. using the club funds. Club items are in the 2.9.1 Student Center 1. Returning Lost Items 4.2 All unclaimed valuable items that remain safekeeping of Student Development and The Student Center plays an important role 1.1 An individual may turn in lost items to the after the holding period of one year will be Organizations, which controls and monitors in the extracurricular life at the university reception staff on duty at the Student Center disposed of as follows: the usage. These items are for the official by serving as a central hub for student and fill out the Found Item Acknowledgement 4.2.1 Cash will be deposited to the AUS charity use of clubs for approved events and activities. It is primarily dedicated to serving Form. account. activities and cannot be used for personal the cultural, social and recreational interests 1.2 All items turned in to the Student Center 4.2.2 AUS IDs, passports and official documents purposes. of the student body as well as to providing lost and found will be labeled and documented will be turned over to the concerned AUS by the reception staff on duty. department. students with a comfortable and inviting • Check out and check in of club items 4.2.3 ATM and credit cards will be discarded. are administered by the Student Center atmosphere to unwind. 1.3 The items will be stored in a secured location in the Student Center. 4.2.4 Other valuable items will be turned over Management. The Student Center is more than just a 1.4 Details of recently found items will be to local authorities through the concerned AUS • Clubs must indicate their event requirements place for students to socialize and relax; the posted on the Student Center bulletin boards department. in the Club/Organization Event Requirement Student Development and Organizations' for a period of two weeks. 4.3 All unclaimed less-valuable items that Form submitted to the coordinator in offices are located at the center to provide 2. Claiming Lost Items remain after the holding period of two months charge. students with non-academic support services will be disposed of as follows: 2.1 The owner of a lost item may check with • Club items will only be issued for approved and facilities under one roof. The Student the Student Center reception staff on duty in 4.3.1 Clothes, bags, sunglasses, books, notebooks, events. hard drives, flash drives, chargers and personal Center provides a wide array of amenities person or by calling 06 515 2400 from 10:00 • All valuable club items considered by the accessories will be donated to charity. and facilities. These include an information a.m. to 10:00 p.m. daily. university as capital assets are tagged by desk, a floating theater, a meeting room, 2.2 The owner of a lost item must prove 4.3.2 Other items that cannot be donated will the Logistics Department for monitoring club offices, lounges and a multipurpose ownership and fill the Item Claim Form to be discarded. purposes. room. Student Center spaces can be reserved retrieve their belongings. by faculty and staff for approved university
60 61 • Less valuable club items such as handicrafts, 2.9.4 Student Clubs and Organizations costumes, traditional artifacts and the Interest-Oriented Clubs The Student Clubs and Organizations similar are disposed once they are damaged 495 Collective Club IEEE Computer Society Chapter or are rendered useless. Clubs are notified division offers a rich practice field that IEEE Solid State Circuits Society to check their items. allows students to exercise and develop their Accounting Club skills through practical learning experiences Industrial Engineering Club • Club items cannot be used for personal Achievement Academy Bridge Program Club purposes. outside the classroom. The Student Clubs Advertising Club Innovators Club and Organizations division has three units Contacts: Aerospace Engineering Club Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Office of Students Affairs that provide specific services to student Club Student Center, +971 6 515 2752/4000, American Academy of Environmental Engineers clubs and organizations. The Cultural Clubs and Scientists Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers www.aus.edu/student-center Student Chapter unit, the Interest-Oriented Clubs unit and American Chemical Society Student Chapter the General Events unit offer a variety of Interior Design Student Association Club 2.9.2 Student Orientation American Institute of Architecture Students club-specific services to assist students with Club International Students Club At the beginning of each semester, prior to everything from establishing and joining American Institute of Chemical Engineers Club Leopard Club registration, the Office of Student Affairs, clubs to organizing events and activities. through the Student Development and American Institute of Graphic Arts Leopards Association Organizations department, conducts an 2.9.4.1 Clubs and Organizations American Society of Civil Engineers Club Management Information Systems Club orientation-to-university-life program for Student-sponsored clubs are an integral part American Society of Mechanical Engineers Club Marketing Club all new students. The program helps new of the learning process at most institutions of Architecture and Design Club Martial Arts Club students adjust to AUS, meet other new higher education. The academic experience Association of Women Engineers Mass Communication Club students and speak with senior students who is enriched through activities that allow Astronomy Club Math Club assist with the orientation program. students to pursue their personal interests AUS Debating Society Microsoft Students Club Orientation includes a freshman reception outside the classroom. AUS Jiu Jitsu Club Modern Visual Arts Club dinner, Sharjah and Dubai city tours, and The Student Clubs and Organizations Biology Club Motor Sports Club week-long Student Center open house division acts as the central support for Movie Club activities, including games and movies. the numerous clubs and organizations on Book Club Multicultural Students Association Incoming freshmen are expected to campus. Its role includes supervising and Business Management Club participate in all activities, as information providing assistance with program planning Chemical Engineering Honors Society Music Club provided during the orientation program and implementation. The clubs at AUS Chess Club Performing Arts Club is designed to ensure a successful first-year span a wide range of interests that cover Civil Engineering Honors Society Philosophy Club experience. music, literature, recreation, culture and Comedy Club Photography Club social issues. The many cultural/national 2.9.3 Student Publications Computer Club Physics Club clubs reflect the varied backgrounds of Computer Engineering Club Pi Tau Sigma Practical writing experience is available AUS students. Participating in student clubs Power Hit Radio Club to AUS students through two student offers students opportunities for leadership Design Management Club publications. Interested students should development and for involvement in Drama Club Project Management Institute Club contact the Office of Student Affairs. university life. Economics Club Psychology Club A. The Leopard Newspaper: “A Reason to For more information about student clubs Electrical Engineering Club Realms Literary Club Roar.” The Leopard is an official university and organizations, please refer to the Electronic Commerce Club Renewable Energy Society Club student newspaper and a voice of AUS Student Clubs and Organizations Manual Society of Petroleum Engineers students. The leopard is the official AUS Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society mascot and was chosen because the UAE at www.aus.edu/student-clubs-and- Engineers Without Borders Club Student Mediators Association preserves and protects the Arabian leopard, organizations-manual. Entrepreneurship Club Student Residential Life Association which is currently on the brink of extinction. The following interest-oriented clubs/ Environment Club Student Volunteers Association B. Realms. This magazine was founded as a organizations are registered with the Office Environmental Sciences Club Sustainability Club of Student Affairs: literary outlet for AUS students. Realms gives Filmmakers Club The Arabian Leopard Club all students a chance to read the stories, The Engineering Honors Society poems and essays of their classmates, as well Finance Club as to contribute their creative work. Realms Fine Arts Club The Studio Club aims to foster an interest in creative writing Games Club Traditional Poetry Club and literature and to help students view the Gastronomy Club Upsilon Pi Epsilon Club English language as a means of expressing Women Empowerment Club their thoughts and feelings and not merely Google Students Club as an academic tool.
62 63 The cultural/national clubs represent the 2.9.4.2 Club Fair 2.9.5.1 Mission classes offered by students in computers, diversity of nationalities and cultures in the The bi-annual Club Fair is one of the most It is the mission of the Community Services language, mathematics and more. This AUS community. They organize numerous popular events held on campus. The event division to provide opportunities that allow program aims to raise awareness among activities throughout the academic year features various cultural and interest-oriented students to experience the value of serving AUS community members about the need and play a vital role in fostering a rich student clubs and organizations and provides others, giving back to society and enriching to fill in a fundamental knowledge gap multicultural environment on campus. an opportunity for students to register as their lives. and provide opportunities for students to The following cultural/national clubs are members of these clubs. The two-day event partake in the same. Office of Students Affairs registered with the Office of Student Affairs: also familiarizes students with Student Affairs’ 2.9.5.2 Why Join Community Services? E. International Development Program student support services. Becoming a Community Services (CS) This program provides students with the Cultural/National Clubs volunteer gives students the opportunity to opportunity to volunteer in some of the 2.9.4.3 Global Day extend their learning beyond the classroom Afghani Cultural Club major humanitarian projects in developing by getting involved with organizations that Algerian Cultural Club The biggest event at AUS, Global Day is an countries. Its activities include visiting American Cultural Club annual event held by Student Development provide support to less fortunate members humanitarian organizations and charity Armenian Cultural Club and Organizations under the patronage of the community. Volunteers will be part of campaigns for international relief. Azerbaijan Cultural Club of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin a diverse and active group of students with a Bahraini Cultural Club Muhammad Al Qasimi, Member of the commitment to doing social service work in 2.9.5.3 Major Events Bangladeshi Cultural Club Supreme Council, Ruler of Sharjah and the community. Each semester CS organizes events and Bosnian Cultural Club President of AUS. The event showcases CS has established a cluster of volunteer programs to support charities and social Brazilian Cultural Club the different cultures represented among communities with a range of programs services organizations. CS major events British Cultural Club the AUS student body. During Global Day, that will cater to various student interests. include: Canadian Cultural Club students from different nationalities display Students can sign-up for CS communities • Food for the Needy: Held every semester, Chinese Cultural Club their cultures through country pavilions, based on their interest and may choose to Egyptian Cultural Club the campaign is focused on supporting the folkloric songs and dances, traditional enroll in more than one community. Emirati Cultural Club needy by providing them with food items or cuisines and more. Global Day is a campus- grocery vouchers. Ethiopian Cultural Club A. Environmental Community French Cultural Club wide event and a major attraction to all This groups aims to generate an • Charity Bazaar: This fundraising event German Cultural Club members of the university community and environmentally conscious community generates funds for AUS charity initiatives Indian Cultural Club the public. within AUS by increasing awareness of and supports local charitable institutions. It Iranian Cultural Club key environmental issues while promoting brings together various local humanitarian 2.9.4.4 Contacts and charitable organizations and members Iraqi Cultural Club environmentally friendly initiatives. Its Italian Cultural Club of the AUS community to exhibit and sell a programs include recycling, cleaning public variety of items to raise funds. Japanese Cultural Club Student Clubs and Organizations beaches and parks, and more. Jordanian Cultural Club Tel +971 6 515 2751/4000 • Ramadan Charity Iftar: This special on- B. Charity Community Kazakhstan Cultural Club [email protected] campus gathering is held once during the Kenyan Cultural Club This group proposes and implements Holy Month of Ramadan. The iftar brings Korean Cultural Club www.aus.edu/clubs-and-organizations projects for the benefit of charitable together more than 300 AUS community Kuwaiti Cultural Club organizations. Its programs include the members and promotes the spirit of giving Lebanese Cultural Club Charity Iftar, the Charity Mini-Marathon and sharing. The event is held with the Libyan Cultural Club 2.9.5 Community Services and Charity Week, Food for the Needy and support of student volunteers and in collaboration with the student cultural clubs. Moroccan Cultural Club Community Services is a division of the Orphans trip. • Blood Donation: Organized in spring Nigerian Cultural Club Student Development and Organizations C. Awareness Community semester in collaboration with the University Omani Cultural Club department under the Office of Student This group creates awareness among Health Center and the Sharjah Ministry of Pakistani Cultural Club Affairs. Community Services (CS) offers AUS Palestinian Cultural Club students and the community about Health. This campaign helps the lives of students the opportunity to get involved Philippine Cultural Club important health, road safety and other many people who are in need of blood. in social service and supporting charities. Romanian Cultural Club relevant issues that affect society at large. • Awareness Day: Organized in spring Russian Cultural Club CS goals go hand in hand with those of the Its programs include blood donation semester in collaboration with various Saudi Cultural Club Office of Student Affairs to facilitate the campaigns, Awareness Day on campus, private and governmental organizations Somali Cultural Club cultural, social and intellectual development awareness campaigns in rural areas, to raise awareness among students about Spanish Cultural Club of students. CS aims to nurture responsible Non-Smoking Day and weekly awareness health and safety issues. Various exhibitions, Sri Lankan Cultural Club and effective individuals through its activities. presentations, one-on-one consultations and free tests are offered during the day-long Sudanese Cultural Club activities. It is the link between students and D. Education Community Syrian Cultural Club the various needs of society. It coordinates event. This community empowers people such as Tunisian Cultural Club a variety of volunteer programs and • Charity Fundraisers: Support various charity laborers, orphans and those with special Turkish Cultural Club encourages students to contribute toward organizations through a wide array of on- needs by providing them basic literacy Yemeni Cultural Club the development of new ones. campus fundraisers such as bake sales and (reading and writing) classes, and soft skills the annual charity week.
64 65 • Hand-in-Hand: This award-winning 2.9.5.5 Charity and Social Service 2.9.6 Student Employment • inform student applicants of the job’s program of Community Services is held requirements, responsibilities, wage Organizations American University of Sharjah believes in in collaboration with local humanitarian and working schedule during applicant Many CS events are organized in learning through hands-on experience outside organizations. It is focused on renovating interviews. homes of orphans to provide them with a collaboration with the following the classroom and provides employment B. Role of the Student decent and respectful way of living. This organizations: opportunities to students who want to program won AUS the Sharjah Award • Al Ihsan Charity Center work on campus. Working on campus helps Students who meet the criteria for student for Voluntary Work in the Educational • Al Thiqah Club for the Handicapped students acquire new skills in an office employment should: Office of Students Affairs Institutions Category in 2011 and 2013. • American Center for Psychiatry and environment, better preparing them for the • visit the SE office or check for available • Cleanco and Security Appreciation Lunch: Neurology workplace. The positions offered are funded vacancies online through the Student Held before the end of the academic year • Big Heart by the university, and the employers are AUS Employment Request- Job Vacancies page. in collaboration with some AUS faculty and • Consumer Protection Department units, including departments, colleges/schools Alternatively, students can inquire at AUS units. staff members, the Cleanco and Security • Dubai Corporation for Ambulance Service and administrative areas. Students can also Appreciation Lunch honors the university’s • open a savings account with the on-campus • Dubai Foundation for Women and work in the various outlets and facilities on cleaning and security staff for their efforts Sharjah Islamic Bank, as payments will Children campus. and contributions to the AUS community. be made directly to the student’s savings The event involves fundraising, a lunch and • Emirates Environmental Group The Student Employment division (SE), account. gift distribution. • Emirates Foundation for Youth under the supervision of the Office of • complete the online timesheet at the end of Development • American Sign Language (ASL) Initiative: Student Affairs’ Student Development each month, and submit it for approval and This initiative seeks to educate AUS students • Emirates Volunteers Association and Organizations department, regulates processing. • Friends of Cancer Patients in American Sign Language to be able and oversees the university-wide student C. Payment to interact and communicate with the • Human Appeal International, Ajman employment process. differently abled community of the deaf and • International Humanitarian City, Dubai Hourly rates are based on the nature of work and are determined by the AUS unit mute. • Maternal and Child Health Care Center 2.9.6.1 On-Campus Employment that employs the student. Students working • Toy Stories Initiative: This initiative • Ministry of Culture, Youth and Community On-campus employment offers wages as research program assistants, IT assistants encourages volunteers to design and sew Development ranging from AED 15 to AED 30 per hour. and event coordinators are paid more than toys for orphans. Volunteers apply their • Noor Dubai Foundation Students must meet the following criteria to creativity in hand-sewing toys, which are those in entry-level jobs such as clerks and • Red Crescent, Sharjah be considered for on-campus employment. given to children. receptionists. Payments are expensed from • Sharjah and Ajman Old People’s Home The applicant must: • Community Service Farm: This farm on the AUS units’ budgets. Payments are made • Sharjah Cats and Dogs Shelter • be a full-time undergraduate student campus is nurtured by student volunteers. each month directly to the student’s savings (enrolled with at least 12 credits) who has Students irrigate and grow plants utilizing • Sharjah Charity International completed one semester at AUS. account with Sharjah Islamic Bank. sustainable methods and contribute to the • Sharjah City for Humanitarian Services • have a GPA of at least 2.2 Global Environmental Initiatives. • Sharjah Civil Defense 2.9.6.2 Short-Term Off-Campus Employment • have good conduct and social standing • Beat the Heat Campaign: The campaign is • Sharjah Environment and Natural Reserves SE offers short-term occasional off- campus an effort to express compassion to outdoor Authority Student employees can work for a maximum opportunities such as being hired as workers during summer. The initiative is • Sharjah Medical District – Preventive of 80 hours per month. During academic organizers at exhibitions, festivals and Medicine Department aimed at appreciating municipality workers breaks and in the summer, working hours are various other projects. If you are interested who work in the sun all day to keep the • Sharjah Police, Traffic and Licensing extended up to 160 hours per month. in knowing about these opportunities, we AUS campus and University City clean and Department A. Role of the Employer recommend that you get on the SE's mailing green. The event involves fundraising to • Sharjah Social Empowerment Foundation host a lunch and buy water bottles and list. • Sharjah Youth for Volunteer Group AUS units must: caps that the workers can use while they • inform SE of student job openings. A unit • Supreme Council for Family Affairs 2.9.6.3 Training Sessions work under the scorching heat of the sun. may recommend a student for its job • UAE Education Zones A special lunch gathering is organized to opening, verifying that the student meets SE offers training sessions for both aspiring acknowledge the workers and distribute the • Unicef the eligibility criteria. and current student employees with the gifts. • complete a New Employment Application aim of improving students' work skills and 2.9.5.6 Contact form online through Banner and submit it increasing their productivity. The following 2.9.5.4 Off-Campus Programs To become a Community Services volunteer, to SE for approval. Upon SE’s approval, the training sessions are offered: Students are invited to participate in off- please visit Community Services, Office A222, student can commence work and access the • Vocational Skills Training Sessions: These campus events for their personal and in the Student Center. online timesheet. training sessions are aimed at helping student professional development. These events • inform SE when staff and faculty members employees gain the required skills to become include visits to charitable institutions, Community Services responsible for the SE online approval queue more productive in the workplace and regional and international voluntary work, Tel +971 6 515 2794 or +971 6 515 2785 are on leave to avoid delays in student efficient in their roles as student employees. Fax +971 6 515 2791 timesheet processing. • Self-Improvement Training Series: These conferences, festivals, exhibitions and many [email protected] more. www.aus.edu/community-involvement
66 67 training sessions are intended for students To register, visit Office A234 in the Student 2.9.8 Student Council The Student Council who aspire to work as student employees Center to complete the registration form. The Student Council is dedicated to the • allows students to express their views on all at the university. The sessions aim to equip Once registered, you will be added to the university issues students with new skills to prepare them for continuous development and welfare SMLP mailing list and will start receiving • utilizes opportunities to better serve the the workplace. of AUS students. The Student Council is communication as a member. the executive authority of the Student students’ interests 2.9.6.4 Contact As a member, you will: Union, consisting of 14 executive officers • supports students in their views and • learn to respect and appreciate cultural elected through campus-wide elections concerns For more information, visit the Student Office of Students Affairs Employment office or visit the SE website. diversity and 3 appointed committee members. • initiates programs and projects that promote • expand your understanding of unique The Student Council’s mission is to leadership and teamwork cultures, ethnicities and heritage Student Employment represent the students and give them the • nurtures students’ welfare in all fields Student Center 222A • gain a deeper understanding of ethnic opportunity to communicate their views. It • keeps the AUS community up-to-date on Tel +971 6 515 2786 diversity provides resources for the various student events that affect it most Fax +971 6 515 2791 • have the opportunity to explore other organizations and clubs, offering guidance [email protected] • solves students’ problems effectively countries and discover the culture, history and support, in an attempt to build a and places www.aus.edu/on-campus-student-employment generation that is established on the notions Student Council of teamwork, dedication and responsibility. 2.9.7.2 Events and Activities Ground Floor, Student Center The Student Council is composed of the Tel +971 515 2735 2.9.7 Student Multicultural Learning Eligible SMLP members may join the following: Fax +971 515 2657 Program following events and activities: [email protected] • local field trips: visits to popular historical Executive Board The vibrant multicultural community at sites, museums, cultural centers and heritage President www.aus.edu/student-council AUS brings many opportunities for building areas in the UAE Vice President cultural understanding. The Student • international trips: tours abroad during long Vice President for Public Relations Multicultural Learning Program (SMLP) at university breaks Executive Secretary and Office Director AUS expands on that by helping students • multicultural events and programs in Treasurer gain firsthand knowledge of cultural collaboration with cultural clubs and diversity beyond their daily experiences on associations, embassies and consulates in Coordinators campus. It also increases their understanding the UAE Communication and Media Coordinator of the cultural, historical and sociological SMLP announces its events through its Events and Activities Coordinator backgrounds of the UAE and of other mailing list, email, social media and Athletics and Sports Coordinator countries. Participating students gain posters. Students register for events online Student Organizations and Campus Services practical knowledge, skills and experiences and priority is given to SMLP members. Coordinator that augment their perception of cultural International cultural events incur costs for diversity, which helps them become effective students. Most local events are free to join. School/College Representatives citizens of a global society. Students Students are selected for an event based on College of Architecture, Art and Design also learn about diversity in business, Representative the following criteria: government, politics and lifestyle found in College of Arts and Sciences Representative • membership and good track record of active College of Engineering Representative other societies around the world. participation in SMLP events The program brings together students who • good social and academic standing School of Business Administration Representative are interested in multicultural learning and • interest in cultural diversity Achievement Academy Bridge Program Representative provides them with opportunities outside the • interview performance (for international classroom to realize their personal goals. trips only)
2.9.7.1 Membership 2.9.7.3 Contact SMLP offers students the opportunity to To join an SMLP program, visit the SMLP experience cultural diversity first-hand office, Room A247 in the Student Center through its distinctive programs. If you have the determination to engage in cultural exchange beyond your daily activities Student Multicultural Learning Program Tel +971 6 515 2755 on campus and are seeking for unique Fax +971 6 515 2791 experiences, join us now. Students who [email protected] would like to be part of SMLP must have good conduct and social standing with a www.aus.edu/student-multicultural-learning-program GPA of at least 2.5.
68 69 2.9.9 Student Development and Organizations Staff For information on campus activities, please contact the Student Development and Organizations department at ext. 2773. For more information on any of the topics
discussed in this section, please contact Office of Students Affairs the following Student Development and Organizations staff members during working hours (between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., Sunday through Thursday).
Office of the Director Haifa Ismail Acting Director, Student Development and Organizations Tel +971 6 515 2771, [email protected]
Alaa Al Naboulsi Senior Administrative Assistant Tel +971 6 515 2773, [email protected]
Student Center Virgilio Mateo Jr. Officer, Student Development and Organizations Tel +971 6 515 2716, [email protected]
Raafat Fathalla Facility and Equipment Supervisor [email protected]
Student Clubs and Organizations Kadda Aoufi Student Activities Coordinator Tel +971 6 515 4000, [email protected]
Community Services Aisha Ali Community Services Manager Tel +971 6 515 2794, [email protected]
Amawi El Khalifa Community Services Coordinator Tel +971 6 515 2785, [email protected]
Student Employment Manal Mohammed Ali Alblooshi Student Employment Coordinator Tel +971 6 515 2786, [email protected]
Student Multicultural Learning Program Maha Jibril SMLP Coordinator Tel +971 6 515 2755, [email protected]
70 71 Emergency Contacts
IMPORTANT Security 050 626 7818 Medical Hotline 050 635 7651 CONTACTS Maintenance Emergency 515 2100 SMS Alert System AUS has an emergency messaging system that is used only during emergency situations. Students can add their mobile number and their parents or guardians’ mobile number. To sign up for this system, go to https://banner.aus.edu/index2.htm, select Personal Information then Update SMS Emergency Mobile and Save your update. Students are encouraged to sign up to receive these SMS alerts, as in emergency situations this may be the only means of communication.
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Department Name Title Ext. All Prints Bookstore 515 2013 Chancellor’s Office Kevin Mitchell Chancellor 2205 Al Manara University Pharmacy 558 9004 College of Architecture, Varkki Pallathucheril Dean 2825 Art and Design American University Salon 558 9655 College of Arts and Sciences Mahmoud Anabtawi Dean 2412 AUS Barbershop 515 2793 College of Engineering Naif Darwish Acting Dean 2948 Blends & Brews Coffee Shops Library Branch 558 9678 | SBA Branch 555 8819 Advancement and Alumni Affairs Charles A. Diab Executive Director of 2547 Advancement and Alumni Affairs Breakpoint 574 5601 | Delivery 050 444 0475 Enrollment Management Ali Shuhaimy Executive Director of Enrollment 1000 Burger King 600 522 224 Management
Financial Grants Aldrine Creado Manager, Financial Grants and 2005 Copy Center/Post Office 515 2019 and Scholarships Scholarships Dunkin’ Donuts 515 2765 Library Kara Jones University Librarian 2252 Food Planet 058 931 6507 Protocol and Security Saeed Al-Shamsi Chief of Protocol 2296 Provost’s Office Juan Sanchez Provost and Chief Academic 2020 ITL World Travel Office 515 2010 Officer Kava and Chai 552 7038 Registrar’s Office Lynda Ataya Registrar 2031 Medical Lab 515 2694 School of Business Administration Nicholas Ashill Acting Dean 2310 Student Accounts Reem Al-Alami Finance Manager 2237 Sahara Laundry 515 3106 | 050 727 7846
Student Affairs Lisa Bardill Moscaritolo Vice Provost for Student Life 2166 Student Center Branch 558 5767 Sharjah Co-operative Society (Mini-Marts) Haifa Ismail Acting Director, Student 2771 Women’s Welcome Center Branch 558 9663 Development and Organizations and Senior Manager, Student Sharjah Islamic Bank 599 9503 | 599 9504| 599 9505 Leadership Program Starbucks 593 3579 Graeme Dobie Acting Director, Student Athletics 2775 and Recreation Subway 558 9632 Aisha Ali Manager, Community Services 2794 The Dining Table 058 931 6507 Juliet Coutinho Senior Manager, Judicial Affairs 2250 Issam Zaroub Senior Manager, Student 2427 AUS Transportation Services 515 2171 Residential Life Sharjah Taxi Services 600 52 52 52 Aissa Zahaf Manager, Student Residential Life 2244 University Health Center Dr. Lubna A. Yousif Director 2699 Yogurberry 056 284 4434 Accreditation and Licensure AUS is licensed and its programs are accredited by the Commission for Academic Accreditation of the Ministry of Education’s Higher Education Affairs Division in the United Arab Emirates. AUS has been accredited in the United States of America by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA, Tel +1 215 662 5606) since June 2004. The bachelor of science degree programs in chemical engineering, civil engineering, computer engineering, electrical engineering, industrial engineering and mechanical engineering offered by the College of Engineering are accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET (www.abet.org). The bachelor of science degree program in computer science offered by the College of Engineering is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET (www.abet.org). The School of Business Administration is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International), www.aacsb.edu. The Bachelor of Architecture program of the College of Architecture, Art and Design is accredited by the National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB) of the United States, www.naab.org. American University of Sharjah PO Box 26666, Sharjah, UAE www.aus.edu