2020-21 STUDENT HANDBOOK TABLE OF CONTENTS Message from Student Life & Diversity ............................................. 4 Student Handbook Updates due to COVID-19 ....................................... 5 Office 365 .................................................................. 6 Photo Usage ................................................................ 6 Rave Emergency Text Message Program . 6 Welcome to Lindenwood ....................................................... 6 A Proud Past and a Promising Future ............................................. 6 An Understanding of Commitment ............................................... 7 Univeristy Mission and Commitments ............................................. 8 Academic Freedom ........................................................... 8 Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion Statement ......................................... 9 Druge-Free Schools, Communities, and Workplace .................................. 10 Institutional Nonpartisanship ................................................... 11 Policy of Non-Discrimination ................................................... 11 Title IX Sexual Harassment Policy ............................................... 12 University Policies ........................................................... 12 Alcoholic Beverages ......................................................... 12 Bulletin Board Fliers, Notices, and Other Promotions ................................ 12 Cannabidiol (CBD) ........................................................... 13 Controlled Substances ........................................................ 13 Classroom Cell Phone Use .................................................... 13 Classroom Recording Devices Use .............................................. 13 County Library District Fines –St. Charles City ...................................... 13 Directory Information Notice ................................................... 14 Drones (Unmanned Aerial Aircraft) .............................................. 14 Family Notification .......................................................... 14 Fire and Tornado Alarms ...................................................... 14 Fire Protection Equipment and Arson ............................................ 14 Fireworks, Firearms, Explosives, and Weapons ..................................... 15 Freedom of Assembly ........................................................ 15 Gambling ................................................................. 15 Health and Safety Regulations .................................................. 15 Immunizations ............................................................. 15 Marijuana ................................................................. 15 Parking and Driving on Campus ................................................ 16 Pets ..................................................................... 16 Proselytizing ............................................................... 17 Respect for Campus Authority .................................................. 17 Security .................................................................. 17 Skateboards, Roller Blades, Motor Scooters, and Hooverboards ......................... 18 Social Events ............................................................... 18 Social Networking and Public Forms of Communication via Social Media .................. 18 Solicitors and Salespersons .................................................... 19 Student Right to Know and Campus Security ....................................... 19 Tobacco-Free Policy ......................................................... 19 Campus Buildings ........................................................... 20 Residence Halls ............................................................ 24 Learning Centers ............................................................ 26 Campus Culture ............................................................ 27 Student Organizations ........................................................ 27 20-21 Student Handbook 1 Fraternity and Sorority Life ..................................................... 27 Lindenwood Student Government ............................................... 28 Leadership Development ...................................................... 28 Campus Recreation .......................................................... 29 Expectations of Students and Student Conduct ..................................... 29 Academic Integrity at Lindenwood University ....................................... 29 Consequences of Academic Dishonesty ........................................... 30 Bias Incidents .............................................................. 30 Bullying .................................................................. 30 Conduct .................................................................. 31 Discipline ................................................................. 32 Disciplinary Sanctions ........................................................ 33 Dismissal ................................................................. 34 Fines .................................................................... 35 Falsifying Documents ........................................................ 36 Fighting .................................................................. 36 Retaliation ................................................................. 36 Non Title IX Sexual Harassment and Sexual Misconduct Policy ......................... 36 Introduction and Scope ................................................... 36 Sexual Misconduct ....................................................... 37 Non-Title IX Sexual Harassment .............................................. 37 Sex Discrimination ....................................................... 37 The Investigation and Procedures after the Report ............................... 38 Right to an Advisor ....................................................... 38 Determination Procedures ................................................. 39 The Appeal Process ...................................................... 39 Timing ................................................................ 40 Stealing and Possession of Stolen Property ........................................ 40 Student Intellectual and Property and Patent Ownership Policy ......................... 40 Student Responsibilities: Policies and Procedures ................................... 43 The Responsible Student ..................................................... 43 Applying for Graduation ....................................................... 44 Conference Travel and Student Scholars .......................................... 44 Dress Code ................................................................ 44 Excused Absences for Authorized Events .......................................... 45 Residential Housing: Policies and Procedures ...................................... 45 Absence from Residential Housing .............................................. 46 Checking in to Residential Housing .............................................. 46 Checking out of Residential Housing ............................................. 46 Guests ................................................................... 46 Holiday Residential Housing Closing ............................................. 47 Holiday Residential Housing Closings Schedule ..................................... 48 Housing Assignments ........................................................ 48 Housing Contract ........................................................... 48 Keys ..................................................................... 49 Lost and Found ............................................................. 49 Maintenance Service ......................................................... 49 Non-Traditional Housing Options ................................................ 50 Personal Property ........................................................... 50 Quiet/Study Hours ........................................................... 50 Remaining on Campus During Holidays/Breaks ..................................... 51 Residential Authority and Room Privacy .......................................... 51 20-21 Student Handbook 2 Residential Deposit Refund .................................................... 51 Residential Visitation Policy .................................................... 52 Office/Desk Hours ........................................................... 54 Room Change Requests ...................................................... 54 Room Furnishings, Possessions, and Care ......................................... 54 Continuing Student Housing Request ............................................ 55 Withdrawal from University Housing ............................................. 56 Student Technology .......................................................... 56 Student Services ............................................................ 57 Academic Advising .......................................................... 57 Business Office ............................................................. 57 Campus Accessibility ........................................................ 57 Career Development ......................................................... 57 Communications ............................................................ 58 Computer