2014-15 Table of Contents 2014 - 2015 ACADEMIC CALENDAR ...................................................................................... 8 Goals of Franciscan Higher Education at Saint Francis University ........................................ 9 Welcome from the President of Saint Francis University ....................................................... 11 Welcome from the Vice President for Student Development ................................................. 12 Section 1: About the University ................................................................................................ 13 The Student Handbook ......................................................................................................................... 13 The Beginnings of the University ......................................................................................................... 13 Statement of Mission ............................................................................................................................. 14 Vision Statement ................................................................................................................................... 14 Saint Francis of Assisi ........................................................................................................................... 14 The Office of Mission Integration ........................................................................................................ 15 Campus Ministry Department ............................................................................................................. 15 The Division of Student Development ................................................................................................. 17 Section 2: Student Life on Campus ....................................................................................... 18 The Student Government Association ................................................................................................. 18 Commuter Life ...................................................................................................................................... 18 Services for Special Student Populations ............................................................................................ 19 Military Connections .......................................................................................................................... 19 Office of Diversity and Inclusion ........................................................................................................ 19 International Admissions and Student Services .................................................................................. 20 Greek Life .............................................................................................................................................. 20 Social Fraternities ............................................................................................................................... 20 Social Sororities .................................................................................................................................. 20 Service Fraternities/Sororities ............................................................................................................. 20 Greek Governing Bodies ..................................................................................................................... 21 Greek Life Honor Societies................................................................................................................. 21 Joining Greek Life .............................................................................................................................. 21 Social & Service Greek Organizations ............................................................................................... 21 Academic Greek Organizations .......................................................................................................... 21 Outdoor Recreation .............................................................................................................................. 21 Club Sports ............................................................................................................................................ 22 Leadership Development ...................................................................................................................... 22 1 | Page SGA Leadership Scholarship ............................................................................................................... 23 Student Organizations .......................................................................................................................... 23 The Student Activities Organization ................................................................................................... 23 Saint Francis University Ambassadors ............................................................................................... 23 Orientation Counselors ......................................................................................................................... 24 Campus Ministry Peer Ministers ......................................................................................................... 24 Resident Assistants ................................................................................................................................ 24 Service Opportunities ........................................................................................................................... 24 Hugs United ........................................................................................................................................ 24 Reaching Every Door (RED) .............................................................................................................. 25 Make a Patient Smile (MAPS) ............................................................................................................ 25 Students for Life- ................................................................................................................................ 25 Environmental Action Society (EAS) ................................................................................................. 25 Fusing, Empowering, and Embracing Diversity (FEED) ................................................................... 25 Best Buddies ....................................................................................................................................... 25 Colleges Against Cancer ..................................................................................................................... 25 Service Learning ................................................................................................................................... 25 Recognized Clubs and Organizations.................................................................................................. 25 Establishing a New Organization ........................................................................................................ 26 OrgSync ................................................................................................................................................. 27 Voter Registration ................................................................................................................................. 27 Student Activities and Organizations: Policies and Procedures ....................................................... 27 Hazing Policy ...................................................................................................................................... 27 Sponsoring a University Dance ........................................................................................................... 28 Social Event Policy ............................................................................................................................. 28 Posting Policy ..................................................................................................................................... 28 Contracts. ............................................................................................................................................ 29 Fundraising Policy and Procedures ..................................................................................................... 29 Scheduling Facilities and Activities .................................................................................................... 30 Transportation Services....................................................................................................................... 31 Section 3: Red Flash Intercollegiate Athletics ......................................................................... 33 Varsity Sports ........................................................................................................................................ 33 Intramural Sports ................................................................................................................................. 33 2 | Page Facilities ................................................................................................................................................. 33 DeGol Field & Field House ................................................................................................................ 33 Red Flash Softball Field