Student Handbook 2018-2019 3000 Frederica Street, Owensboro, Kentucky 42301 Telephone: 270-852-3120 ~ Fax: 270-852-3133
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Student Handbook 2018-2019 3000 Frederica Street, Owensboro, Kentucky 42301 Telephone: 270-852-3120 ~ Fax: 270-852-3133 www.kwc.edu 1 August 15, 2018 Table of Contents Contents Student Pledge ....................................................................................................................... 5 Standards of a Christian College ............................................................................................ 7 Alma Mater ............................................................................................................................ 7 Fight Song .............................................................................................................................. 8 Financial Responsibilities ...................................................................................................... 9 Annual Tuition and Fees ........................................................................................................ 9 2018 – 2019 Charges .......................................................................................................... 9 Payment Options ............................................................................................................. 10 Financial Aid ........................................................................................................................ 11 Campus Resources and Services .......................................................................................... 12 Campus Services Business Hours ..................................................................................... 12 Athletics ........................................................................................................................... 20 Campus Ministries............................................................................................................ 23 Campus Security and Crime Reporting ............................................................................ 23 A few campus safety tips: ............................................................................................ 23 Emergency Numbers .................................................................................................... 23 Fire Drill Regulations................................................................................................... 24 Emergency Exit Procedures for the Physically Challenged ......................................... 24 The Center for Engaged Teaching and Learning (CETL) ................................................... 25 Contact Info ................................................................................................................. 26 Disability Services ............................................................................................................. 26 Contact Information ..................................................................................................... 26 How to Apply for Services Provided by the Office of Disability Services .................. 28 Applying for and Requesting Support Services from the Office of Disability Services ...................................................................................................................................... 28 Grievance Policy for the Office of Disability Services ................................................ 30 2 August 15, 2018 Health Services ................................................................................................................. 31 Health & Mental Health Resources.............................................................................. 32 Intramurals (Campus Recreation) .................................................................................... 32 Mail Room ........................................................................................................................ 33 Student Services ............................................................................................................... 34 The Student Success Center ............................................................................................. 36 Career Development .................................................................................................... 37 Rights and Responsibilities .................................................................................................. 39 Joint Statement on Rights and Freedoms of Students .................................................... 39 Student Code of Conduct ................................................................................................. 46 Policies Regarding the Safety of the Community ......................................................... 46 Policies Regarding Respect of Community Members .................................................. 47 Policies Regarding Respect for Property ..................................................................... 49 Policies Regarding Individual Responsibility .................................................................... 49 Sanctions .......................................................................................................................... 51 The Student Conduct System ............................................................................................... 57 Process for Handling Complaints ..................................................................................... 57 Student Option ............................................................................................................. 57 Referral to Hearing and Student Rights ....................................................................... 58 Student Conduct Board ................................................................................................ 58 Board of Appeals ......................................................................................................... 58 Order of Events at the Hearing ........................................................................................ 59 Completion of Sanctions .................................................................................................. 60 Status of a Student During an Appeal .......................................................................... 60 Withdrawal in Lieu of Facing a Hearing ...................................................................... 60 Policies and Procedures ....................................................................................................... 60 Alcohol & Drug Use/Abuse Policy & Program .................................................................. 60 3 August 15, 2018 Information on Preventing Drug and Alcohol Abuse ....................................................... 61 Academic Changes ........................................................................................................... 63 Children on Campus Policy............................................................................................... 68 Class Attendance .............................................................................................................. 70 Communication of an Emergency .................................................................................... 71 Copyright Infringement .................................................................................................... 71 (Policy in Response to Allegations) ..................................................................................... 71 Drop/Add Procedure ........................................................................................................ 73 Final Exam Policy .............................................................................................................. 73 Residential Housing Policy ............................................................................................... 73 Inclement Weather Class Cancellation Policy .................................................................. 75 Military Call to Active Duty .............................................................................................. 76 (Military Leave of Absence) Policy ................................................................................... 76 Students will be allowed to withdraw without housing policy ........................................ 76 Missing Student Notification Policy & Procedures .......................................................... 76 Procedure for official notification for missing students .................................................. 77 Title IX Statement ................................................................................................................ 86 Sexual Assault/Harassment Policy ................................................................................... 87 ADDENDUM 1 KENTUCKY WESLEYAN COLLEGE SEXUAL HARASSMENT & ASSAULT ...... 94 COMPLAINT FORM ........................................................................................................... 94 ADDENDUM 2 KENTUCKY WESLEYAN COLLEGE SEXUAL HARASSMENT & ASSAULT ...... 96 CRISIS RESPONSE .............................................................................................................. 96 ADDENDUM 3 KENTUCKY WESLEYAN COLLEGE SEXUAL HARASSMENT & ASSAULT ...... 98 Legal or Judicial Reporting Options and College Reporting Procedures .......................... 98 ADDENDUM 4 KENTUCKY WESLEYAN COLLEGE SEXUAL HARASSMENT & ASSAULT .... 100 State Laws Pertaining to Sexual Offenses and Stalking