10498 Student Guidelines GUTS
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TABLE OF CONTENTS WELCOME Greetings from Dr. Gibson and Mr. Jaime. 3-4 INTRODUCTION Mission Statement . .5 University Goals . .5 Bearkat . .5 School Seal. .5 School Logo. .6 School Colors. .6 Alma Mater . .6 Fight Song . .6 Motto . .6 ACADEMIC POLICIES/PROCEDURES Academic Grievances . .7 UNIVERSITY SERVICES Offi ce of the Vice President for Student Services . .11 Bookstore . .11 Bearkat OneCard . .11 Career Services . .13 Counseling Center . .13 Services for Students with Disabilities . .14 Dining Services . .14 Health Center . .16 IT@SAM . .16 Lowman Student Center . .17 Facilities Management. .18 Public Safety Services . .18 Recreational Sports and Activities. .19 Residence Life . .20 Sam Houston Memorial Museum . .21 Sam Houston Press & Copy Center. .22 Students Legal Services . .22 Veterans Assistance Offi ce. .22 CAMPUS LIFE Athletics . .23 Offi ce of Alumni Relations . .24 Dean of Students’ Offi ce . .24 Student Government Association. .28 Department of Student Activities. .28 Center for Leadership and Service. .29 Spirit Programs . .29 Multicultural and International Student Services . .30 Policy For The Use of the Bearkat Plaza and LSC Mall . .31 DEAN OF STUDENTS’ POLICIES Alcoholic Beverage Distribution Policy . 32 Policy on Bikes, Skateboards, In-line Skates, etc . 33 Code of Student Conduct and Discipline. 34 Computer Use Policy . 43 Debts of Students . 44 Co-curricular Use of University Facilities. 44 General Provisions for Campus Activities. 47 Parades, Demonstrations, and Rallies . 53 Students with Disabilities . 54 Hazing Act . 54 Parking and Traffi c. 56 Posting and Distribution of Printed Materials . 57 Publications of Student Groups . 58 Student Organizations Policy. 59 Risk Management Guidelines . 65 Student Absence Notifi cation Policy . 69 Student Grievance Procedures . 69 RELATED UNIVERSITY POLICIES Protection of Intellectual Property. 70 AIDS Policy. 70 Drug Free Work Place Policy. 70 Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974. 71 First Year Required Housing and Meal Plan Policy . 72 Prohibition of Weapons . 73 Racial Harassment Policy . 74 Sexual Assault Policy. 75 Sexual Harassment and EEO . 76 Student Resignations . 79 Tuition Rebate for Certain Undergraduates . 80 Emergency Procedures Quick Reference. 81 STUDENT’S RIGHT TO KNOW AND CAMPUS SECURITY ACT OF 1990 Student Right to Know. 82 Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics . 82 Drug Free Schools and Communities . 86 • Standards of Conduct. 86 • Health Risks of Alcohol and Drugs . 86 • University Penalties . ..