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GARRETT-EVANGELICAL THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY Office of Student Life Handbook Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary, a graduate school of theology related to The United Methodist Church, was founded in 1853. Located on the campus of Northwestern University, the seminary serves students from various denominations and cultural backgrounds, fostering an atmosphere of ecumenical interaction. Garrett-Evangelical creates bold leaders through master of divinity, master of arts, master of theological studies, doctor of philosophy, and doctor of ministry degrees. Its 4,500 living alumni serve church and society around the world. 1 | Page ©2017 Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary 2121 Sheridan Road, Evanston, IL 60201 TABLE OF CONTENTS GREETINGS FROM THE DEAN OF STUDENTS ................................................................. 4 PREFACE ...................................................................................................................... 8 NON DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT.………….……………………………………………………………….8 STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS AND INSTITUTIONAL CENTERS…………………….…………………..9 STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS .................................................................................................... .9 Compassionate Crafters ............................................................................................. .9 Eliza Garrett Service Team ......................................................................................... .9 Fitness Club ................................................................................................................. .9 Garrett-Evangelical Black Seminarians (G-EBS) .......................................................... .9 GETS Sustainability .................................................................................................... 10 Korean Students Association (KSA) ............................................................................ 10 Order of St. Luke ....................................................................................................... 10 Sacred Worth ............................................................................................................ 11 Student Council (StuCo) ............................................................................................ 11 Theta Alpha Kappa Honor Society ............................................................................ 12 Other Student Groups ............................................................................................... 12 SPIRITUAL LIFE .................................................................................................................. 13 INSTITUTIONAL CENTERS ..................................................................................................... 14 Asian/Asian American Center ................................................................................... 15 Church and the Black Experience (CBE) .................................................................... 15 Latino(a)/Hispanic Center .......................................................................................... 15 Women IMAGES ........................................................................................................ 15 CO-CURRICULAR SERVICES AND POLICIES ................................................................. 17 FOOD SERVICE, HOUSING, AND HOSPITALITY ........................................................................... 18 Food Service .............................................................................................................. 18 Housing ..................................................................................................................... 18 Hospitality .................................................................................................................. 28 PARKING AND TOWING ....................................................................................................... 29 HEALTH CARE (STUDENT HEALTH INSURANCE) AND IMMUNIZATIONS ............................................. 33 PASTORAL CARE AND CHILD CARE GRANTS ............................................................................. 36 OFFICE OF BUSINESS AFFAIRS ............................................................................................... 37 FINANCIAL AID .................................................................................................................. 44 SAFETY AND SECURITY ........................................................................................................ 54 Drug Free Workplace ................................................................................................ 54 2 | Page Hazing ........................................................................................................................ 55 Allegations of Racism ................................................................................................ 55 Sexual Harassment .................................................................................................... 59 Sexual Misconduct Policy .......................................................................................... 62 Whistleblower Policy ................................................................................................ 66 Sexual Assault ........................................................................................................... 67 Stalking ...................................................................................................................... 68 Domestic Violence .................................................................................................... 68 Dating Violence ......................................................................................................... 69 Retaliation ................................................................................................................. 69 Smoke Free Environment .......................................................................................... 75 Threats and Public Statements ................................................................................. 76 Weapons Free Environment ..................................................................................... 76 Alcohol ...................................................................................................................... 76 SPECIAL NEEDS, DISABILITY AND ACCOMMODATION ................................................................. 77 Special Needs ............................................................................................................. 77 Disability and Accommodation ................................................................................. 81 OTHER STUDENT CONCERNS ................................................................................................... 83 Computer/Network Policies ...................................................................................... 84 Personal Assistance ................................................................................................... 86 Support for International Students ........................................................................... 86 Student Government (StuCo) .................................................................................... 87 Voter Registration ..................................................................................................... 93 Other ......................................................................................................................... 93 NU Net ID and Email ............................................................................................ 93 Publication Services (Student Use) ...................................................................... 94 At Northwestern .................................................................................................. 95 Recreation (NU Gym) ............................................................................... 95 Norris Center (Services and Pulse Copy Center) ....................................... 95 University Christian Ministries ................................................................. 96 GENERAL INFORMATION .......................................................................................... 97 PERSONS TO CONTACT ........................................................................................................ 98 ADMINISTRATION, FACULTY, AND STAFF DIRECTORY ............................................................... 101 DEPARTMENTAL DIRECTORY ............................................................................................... 103 FREQUENTLY CALLED NUMBERS .......................................................................................... 104 EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBERS ........................................................................................... 105 “BLUE LIGHT” MAP ......................................................................................................... 106 SEXUAL ETHICS AND BOUNDARIES SEMINAR INFORMATION ....................................................... 107 STUDENT LIFE HANDBOOK ACKNOWLEDGMENT FORM .............................................................. 10 3 | Page A GREETING FROM THE DEAN OF STUDENTS Bienvenida! Kuwakaribisha! Bienvenue! 환영 Bem-vindo! Shalom! Welcome! The Garrett-Evangelical Office of Student Life stands at the heart of our unique and richly diverse community. Our student