MEDGAR EVERS COLLEGE, CUNY STUDENT 2014 - 2015 HANDBOOK COURAGE. STRENGTH. FORTITUDE. 2014 - 2015 1 COURAGE. STRENGTH. FORTITUDE. Dear Student, It gives me great pleasure to welcome you to Medgar Evers College (MEC). Congratulations on your decision to enroll at this great institution. This is the beginning of an important milestone in your career. The founders’ vision for the College resonates today as MEC learning for students in Central Brooklyn and beyond. Our stellar programs, student support services, fulfills its and mandate dedicated to be faculty a world-renowned and staff are the institution foundations of higher on which you will build a successful academic and professional career. As your President, I am willing and ready to serve you unreservedly. I am committed to creating and fostering a learning environment that involves thoughtfulness, high expectations and a strong connection to the community. Moreover, I will ensure you receive a quality education – one that Aswill a enableMEC student, you to succeedI urge you in toan make ever-changing the most ofglobal the manyeconomy. opportunities we offer, both inside and outside of the classroom. Seek advisement, ask questions, attend classes, be on time, and curricular activities. From career preparation to cultural enrichment, the programs and facilities availableparticipate on in campus discussions. can help Get you involved acquire in ourmany student valuable clubs, skills organizations and experiences. and other extra- I urge you to explore this handbook thoroughly as it contains essential information about the College’s policies, procedures, resources and campus services. Make it your guide through your time here at Medgar Evers College. I am excited and invigorated by the great possibilities that lie ahead for you and for this great institution. Let the words of our motto: “Courage. Strength. Fortitude,” lead you through your academic and professional journey. I look forward to seeing you around campus. Sincerely, STUDENT HANDBOOK Dr. Rudolph F. Crew, Ed. D. President 2 COURAGE. STRENGTH. FORTITUDE. TABLE OF CONTENTS Letter from the President______________________________________________________________ 2 Message from MEC Administration_____________________________________________________ 5 Introduction _________________________________________________________________________ 6 Statement of Non-Discrimination ______________________________________________________ 6 Important Notice of Possible Changes _________________________________________________ 6 Student Responsibility Disclaimer ______________________________________________________ 6 Medgar Evers College Mission Statement ______________________________________________ 7 GENERAL INFORMATION Administrative Offices ________________________________________________________________ 7 2014 - 2015 Other Numbers of Importance ________________________________________________________ 7 Offices Hours ________________________________________________________________________ 7 Building Locations ____________________________________________________________________ 8 Dining Services _______________________________________________________________________ 8 Department of Public Safety College Response Guide _________________________________ 8-16 Campus Map ________________________________________________________________________ 16 Frequently Used Student Services Offices ______________________________________________ 17 Academic Computing / Student Computer Labs ______________________________________ 17 ACADEMIC SUPPORT AREAS Accelerated Study in Associate Programs (ASAP)______________________________________ 18 Supplemental Instruction (SI)__________________________________________________________ 18 Percy E. Sutton SEEK Program _________________________________________________________ 19-21 Academic Support Learning Center __________________________________________________ 21 The Writing Center____________________________________________________________________ 21 School of Business ____________________________________________________________________ 22 School of Liberal Arts and Education __________________________________________________ 22 School of Sciences, Health and Technology ___________________________________________ 23 Charles Evans Inniss Memorial Library __________________________________________________ 23 Center for Academic Advising and Student Success (CAASS) __________________________ 24-26 Identification and Validation Card Services ___________________________________________ 27 AUXILIARY SERVICES Student Parking ______________________________________________________________________ 27 Environmental Safety _________________________________________________________________ 28 Recycling ____________________________________________________________________________ 29 Smoking _____________________________________________________________________________ 29 GENERAL ACADEMIC INFORMATION Grading System ______________________________________________________________________ 29-30 General Attendance Policy ___________________________________________________________ 30 Financial Aid Attendance Policy ______________________________________________________ 30 Developmental Course Attendance Policy____________________________________________ 30 Classification/Class Status ____________________________________________________________ 31 Calculation of Grade Point Average (GPA) ____________________________________________ 31 Grade Appeal Process _______________________________________________________________ 31 Tuition and Fee Schedule _____________________________________________________________ 32 Additional Fees & Charges ____________________________________________________________ 33 SPECIAL ACADEMIC PROGRAMS Academic Honors ____________________________________________________________ 34 Scholarships __________________________________________________________________ 34 Honors Program ______________________________________________________________ 34 Study Abroad ________________________________________________________________ 35 3 COURAGE. 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STUDENT HANDBOOK OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR Transcripts____________________________________________________________________________ 36-37 STUDENT AFFAIRS Office of Student Affairs ______________________________________________________________ 38 Student Life and Development _______________________________________________________ 38-39 Student Government Association _____________________________________________________ 39-40 Student Clubs and Organizations _____________________________________________________ 40-44 Other Student Groups ________________________________________________________________ 45 How to Charter a Club or Organization ________________________________________________ 45 Career Management Services ________________________________________________________ 46 Counseling and Psychological Services ________________________________________________ 47 Office of Health Services ______________________________________________________________ 48 Services for Differently-Abled __________________________________________________________ 49 Ella Baker/Charles Romain Child Development Center _________________________________ 50 Center for Women’s Development ____________________________________________________ 51 Male Development and Empowerment Center ________________________________________ 52 Athletics and Intramurals ______________________________________________________________53-54 Financial Aid _________________________________________________________________________ 55-60 CODE OF STUDENT CONDUCT Rules and Regulations for the Maintenance of Public Order Pursuant to Article 129-A of the Education Law (Henderson Law) __________________________________________ 62 Rules ________________________________________________________________________________ 63-64 Penalties _____________________________________________________________________________ 64 Sanctions ____________________________________________________________________________ 64-65 Student Disciplinary Procedures _______________________________________________________ 65-68 APPENDIX I Policy on Academic Integrity _________________________________________________________ 68 Summary of the CUNY Policy on Academic Integrity ___________________________________ 68 Definitions and Examples of Academic Dishonesty _____________________________________ 68 Plagiarism ____________________________________________________________________________ 69 Internet Plagiarism ____________________________________________________________________ 69 Obtaining Unfair Advantage __________________________________________________________ 69 Falsification of Records and Official Documents ________________________________________ 69 APPENDIX II Medgar Evers College Drug and Alcohol Policy ________________________________________ 70 APPENDIX III Sexual Harassment Policy Statement __________________________________________________ 71-73 APPENDIX IV America’s Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation STUDENT HANDBOOK Act of 1973 Policy Statement _________________________________________________________ 73-74 APPENDIX V FERPA Guidelines ____________________________________________________________________ 74-75 Directory Information Non-Disclosure Form ____________________________________________ 76 MEC Seal____________________________________________________________________________ 77 4 COURAGE. 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