The Henderson State University 2013-2014 Student Guide and Planner The Student Guide and Planner provides information about the university and serves as a resource during your educational journey at HSU. It includes university policies, procedures, and information on how to participate in campus life. While university policies are accurate at the time of publication, normal university policy allows for changes made at any time. Other resources of official university policy include the undergraduate catalog and the university website, www.hsu.edu. Students should become familiar with and abide by the expectations and regulations in this publication while enrolled at Henderson State University. Information for this handbook was compiled in the summer of 2013 and is subject to change. Any suggestions or ideas for additions to future student guides or handbooks are welcome. Submit suggestions in writing to the Dean of Students, Womack Hall, HSU Box 7870, Arkadelphia, AR 71999- 0001. The Henderson State University Student Guide and Handbook is a publication of the Dean of Students Office at Henderson State University. Dean of Students HSU Box 7870 Arkadelphia, AR 71999 (870) 230-5594 What’s inside? Important Office Locations and Phone Numbers 4 Henderson History 5 Henderson Traditions 5 Recognized Student Organizations 7 Community Service and Social Awareness Organizations 7 Departmental Organizations 8 Honorary Organizations 11 Governing Councils 12 Social Fraternities and Sororities 14 Spiritual and Religious Organizations 15 Special Interest and Recreational Sports Organizations 16 University Calendar 20 Division of Student and External Affairs 21 Martin B. Garrison Activity and Conference Center 21 Charles D. Dunn Student Recreation Center 21 Residence Life 21 First-Year Experience Program 22 Intramural Sports 22 University Police 22 Financial Aid 23 Refund of Federal Aid Policy 24 Center for Career Development 24 Academic Advising Center 25 Tutoring 25 Student Activities and Organizations 25 Student Health Affairs 25 University Counseling 25 Division of Academic Affairs 27 University Writing Center 27 Disability Resource Center 27 Student Support Services 28 Outcomes Assessment 28 Assessment and Institutional Research 28 Multimedia Learning Center 28 Online Course Information 29 Huie Library 29 Physical Education Facilities 30 Division of Finance & Administration 30 General 30 Computer Affairs 31 Telephone Affairs 31 Student Accounts 31 Work Study Payroll Checks 31 Reddie Bookstore 31 Post Office 32 Public Relations 32 University Regulations & Procedures 34 General 34 Definition of Terms 34 Access to the University 34 Notification of Student Privacy Rights 34 Administrative Summons 36 Off-Campus Travel 36 Significant State and Federal Statutes 36 Sex Discrimination, Harassment, and Assault: HSU Title XI Coordinators 38 Social Activities 39 Student Solicitation 39 Solicitation by Off-Campus Sources 39 Student Activity Fee 39 Student Dress 39 2 ID Cards 40 Use of Computer 40 Sign Policy 40 10th Street Pedestrian Bridge 41 Children on Campus 41 Animal Control on Campus 41 Tobacco Usage Policy 41 Campus Fire Prevention & Alarm Systems 41 Sexual Harassment 41 HIV Policy 43 Rehabilitation Act and Americans with Disabilities Act 44 Drug-Free School and Workplace Policy 45 Grievance Procedure 46 Restricted Days Policy 46 Inclement Weather Policy 46 Student Organizations 47 General 47 Definitions & Classifications of Student Organizations 47 Freedom of Association 47 University Standards for Organizing Student Organizations 48 University Recognition of Student Organizations 49 Procedure for Recognition 50 Procedure for Approval 50 Recognition Procedures for New Fraternities & Sororities 50 Reciprocal Responsibilities of Student Organizations & the University 51 Guidelines for On-Campus Social Activities 52 Off-Campus Event Standards & Procedures 52 Dissolution of Student Organizations 52 Revocation of University Recognition 53 Traffic Regulations 53 Authorization 53 Registration of Vehicles 53 Driving Regulations 55 Parking Regulations 55 No-Parking Zones 56 Special Parking Privileges 56 Administrative Charges 56 Appeals from Administrative Determinations 58 Code of Student Rights, Responsibilities, and Conduct 58 Section 1. Title 58 Section 2. Definition of Terms 58 Section 3. University Commitment & Access to Higher Education 59 Section 4. Classroom Expression and Student Appeals of Course Grades 59 Section 5. Campus Expression and Organization 60 Section 6. Publications 60 Section 7. University Government 61 Section 8. Search 61 Section 9. Student Record 61 Section 10. Student Directory Policy 63 Section 11. Mandatory Administrative Leave Policy 63 Section 12. University Academic Integrity Discipline Policy 64 Section 13. Code of Conduct 64 Expected Behavior 64 Jurisdiction 65 Prohibited Conduct 65 Due Process 65 Judicial Process 66 Procedural Guidelines 66 Appeal Process 66 Interim Suspension 67 Disciplinary Sanctions 67 Alma Mater 68 Residence Life Handbook 68 3 Important HSU Office Locations and Phone Numbers When calling from an on-campus phone, dial the last four digits of the number. To call an office not listed below, dial 0 from on campus, (870) 230-5000 from off campus. Academic Affairs .................................. Womack Hall 210 .............................................. 230-5134 Admissions ........................................... Womack Hall ..................................................... 230-5028 .............................................................. .............................................................. or 1-800-228-7333 Art Department ..................................... Russell Fine Arts 153 ......................................... 230-5036 Athletics ............................................... Wells Bldg .......................................................... 230-5161 Aviation ............................................... Caplinger Airway Sci. 143 ................................. 230-5012 Band...................................................... Russell Fine Arts (Band Hall) ............................. 230-5054 Biology ................................................. Reynolds Hall 107B ........................................... 230-5314 Bookstore .............................................. Garrison Activity Center .................................... 230-5219 Business Office ..................................... Womack Hall 314 ............................................... 230-5122 Business School ......................... Mooney Hall 309 ................................................ 230-5377 Cafeteria ............................................... Caddo Center ...................................................... 230-5266 Center for Career Development…….GarrisonL211………………......................................230-5442 Center for Student Success…………Garrison 221A…………………….............................230-5077 Charles D. Dunn Student Recreation Center…………………………………………….….230-5660 Chemistry ............................................. Reynolds Hall 305 .............................................. 230-5342 Choir ..................................................... Russell Fine Arts 117 ......................................... 230-5053 Comm/Theatre Arts .............................. Arkansas Hall 212 ............................................... 230-5469 Counseling Center ...................... Mooney 1st Floor ............................................... 230-5102 Counselor Education ............................. Education Center 213 ......................................... 230-5349 Curriculum & Instruction ...................... Education Center 213 .......................................... 230-5335 Development/Alumni…………………………………………………………………..…...230-5401 Disability Resource Center ............. Foster Hall 313A ................................................ 230-5453 East Hall……………………………………………………………………………….…....230-5642 Education .............................................. Education Center 211 ......................................... 230-5367 Ellis College of Arts/Sci ....................... McBrien Hall 115 ................................................ 230-5320 English & Foreign Langs ...................... McBrien Hall 130 ............................................... 230-5363 Family/Consumer Sci ........................... Proctor Hall 201 ................................................. 230-5055 Financial Aid ........................................ Womack Hall 203 ............................................... 230-5148 Fine Arts ............................................... Russell Fine Arts 153 ......................................... 230-5036 Garrison Activity Center ....................... ............................................................................ 230-5228 Health/PE/Recreation ........................... Wells Bldg. 210A ................................................ 230-5159 Health Affairs………………………….Mooney 1st Floor………………………………....230-5102 Honors College .......................... Sturgis Hall 120 .................................................. 230-5129 International Students ........................... Intl. Student House ............................................. 230-5265 Intramural Sports……………………. Garrison Center …………………………………...230-5166 Library .................................................. Huie Library ....................................................... 230-5258 Math/Computer Science