NAROPA UNIVERSITY STUDENT HANDBOOK 2018-2019 1 STUDENT RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT The student handbook has been developed to help you, the Naropa student, understand and interpret the policies and procedures of Naropa University while understanding autonomy for individual expression and being a community member. The term “student” includes all persons who have confirmed attendance (by submitting an admission deposit or enrolling in courses), have enrolled at and/or are taking courses at the university, full or part-time, undergraduate, graduate, or non-degree seeking. If you do not find answers to your questions within the handbook, contact the appropriate office(s) or consult with the dean of students. You are personally responsible for reading, understanding, and adhering to all policies and information printed in Naropa University’s course catalog and this handbook, as well as all official notices sent via Naropa student email, which may include revisions to this handbook. Failure to read and understand the policies detailed in these documents does not excuse you from being subject to those regulations and their enforcement. It should be noted that while consulting faculty advisors or staff can be helpful to clarify issues, written policy controls over any oral advice or opinion received from an individual. The policies and procedures in this handbook may be amended from time to time at the discretion of Naropa University with or without notice to students. 2 ACCREDITATION Naropa University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Higher Learning Commission 30 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2400 Chicago, Illinois 60602-2504 312-263-0456 | Fax: 312-263-7462 http://www.hlcommission.org/ THE MISSION OF THE OFFICE OF STUDENT AFFAIRS In alignment with the mission of Naropa University, Student Affairs supports the holistic development of all students by promoting and modeling a safe, inclusive, and challenging environment; compassionate service; engaged global citizenship; and contemplative practices. The Student Handbook is provided by: Office of Student Affairs Naropa University 2130 Arapahoe Avenue Boulder, CO 80302 Student Handbook 2018-2019 The information presented in this handbook is accurate as of July 10, 2018. 3 CONTENTS STUDENT RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT ................................................................................................................................................... 2 ACCREDITATION ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 3 THE MISSION OF THE OFFICE OF STUDENT AFFAIRS .......................................................................................................................... 3 FROM THE DEAN OF STUDENTS ..................................................................................................................................................................... 5 ABOUT NAROPA UNIVERSITY........................................................................................................................................................................... 6 Contemplative Education ............................................................................................................................................................................. 6 Founder ................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 6 Mission Statement ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 7 Naropa’s Name ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 7 Naropa Seal ........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 7 The Bow ............................................................................................................................................................................................................... 8 Naropa University View of Right Action ................................................................................................................................................. 9 Safety, Discomfort and Educational Process ......................................................................................................................................... 9 ALPHABETICAL DIRECTORY OF RESOURCES ........................................................................................................................................ 10 COMMUNITY STANDARDS & STUDENT CONDUCT .............................................................................................................................. 36 University Policies and Procedures ........................................................................................................................................................ 36 Code of Conduct: Applicability ................................................................................................................................................................. 37 Code of Conduct: Student Responsibilities .......................................................................................................................................... 38 Code of Conduct: Prohibited Acts ............................................................................................................................................................ 38 Code of Conduct: Procedures .................................................................................................................................................................... 42 Code of Conduct: Definitions ..................................................................................................................................................................... 50 ADDITIONAL POLICIES AND STATEMENTS ............................................................................................................................................ 53 Academic Dishonesty Policy ...................................................................................................................................................................... 53 Alcohol and Other Drugs Policy and Statement ................................................................................................................................ 55 Children and Babies in the Classroom .................................................................................................................................................. 58 Class Attendance and Participation ...................................................................................................................................................... 58 Computer Systems Policy ........................................................................................................................................................................... 58 Cultural Appropriation ............................................................................................................................................................................... 60 Dual Relationship Policy ............................................................................................................................................................................ 61 Missing Student Policy ................................................................................................................................................................................ 61 Notice of Non-Discrimination and Prohibition of Harassment................................................................................................... 62 Open Flame Policy ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 62 Recording Studio and Rehearsal Spaces Policies ............................................................................................................................. 63 Religious Holidays Policy ........................................................................................................................................................................... 64 Service Animal Policy .................................................................................................................................................................................. 64 Pet Policy .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 64 4 FROM THE DEAN OF STUDENTS Welcome to Naropa University! I would like to thank you for letting us share in your lifelong journey of learning and personal discovery. At Naropa, learning is about creating a community that works to build knowledge, experience, and insight for the betterment of our world. Naropa University’s educational