Student Handbook Adult,2020-21 Professional & Graduate Students ARIZONA, KANSAS, WISCONSIN, ONLINE, INTERNATIONAL Contact Information ACADEMIC MATTERS Executive Vice President and IMPORTANT AREA TELEPHONE NUMBERS University Provost, Emergency 911 Dr. Terry Haines Campus Conduct Hotline 844-719-2846 Associate University Provost & Academic Dean, Dr. Eric Koch OU ADMINISTRATION TELEPHONE NUMBERS FINANCIAL AID Administration (University-wide) Office Ext. Box Director of Financial Aid, Alumni Relations TJ 12333 1016 Compliance/Title IX TJ 12326 1015 Howard Fischer Gifts/Estate Planning TJ 12337 1016 Human Resources TJ 12351 1015 INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Information Technology OU Help BEH 12500 1019 International Student Advisor, Marketing TJ 12366 1009 Dr. Murle Mordy Payroll Department TJ 12354 1020 President TJ 12321 1001 LIBRARY Registrar AD 209 12360 1043 Director of Library Studies, Registrar: Transcript Requests AD 209 12365 1043 Gloria Creed-Dikeogu University Advancement TJ 12330 1016 University Finance TJ 12380 1020 RELIGIOUS PROGRAMS Administration (Adult, Professional and Graduate) Office Ext. Box University Chaplain, Academic Dean - 35136 1018 Rev. Dr. John Holzhüter Business Office/Finance Department TJ 12697 1020 Accounts Payable/Cashier TJ 12384 1020 UNIVERSITY ADMINISTRATION Accounts Receivable AD 114 18890 1003 Chancellor Perkins Loan Officer AD 114 18890 1003 Dr. Kevin C. Eichner Financial Aid Office - 25120 1003 Executive Vice President and Provost - 18601 1018 Executive Vice President and Registrar - 18605 1043 University Provost Auxillary Services Office Ext. Box Dr. Terry Haines Braves Fan Shop / Bookstore GSC 12413 - Director of University Manager GSC 12312 - Compliance/Title IX Coordinator Spirit Fan Shop / Bookstore OUAZ 24981 - Carrie Stevens Manager OUAZ 27577 - Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Clark Ribordy Executive Vice President for University Advancement Janet Peters Director of Financial Aid Howard Fischer Director of Fiscal Operations and University Controller Tom Corley Chief Information Software Solutions Brandi Servaes University Registrar Margaret Herron Director of Human Resources Joanna Walters 2020-21 APGS Student Handbook — Page 2 — Ottawa University Table of Contents ABOUT OTTAWA UNIVERSITY . 6 ACADEMIC POLICIES AND PROCEDURES........22 STUDENT AND SUPPORT SERVICES ............30 The Commitment to Christian Values ........ 6 Standards of Student Conduct.............22 Business Operations.....................30 The Commitment to Community ............ 6 Standards of Student Behavior ...........22 Ottawa University Accounts The Commitment to the Unity and Complaints.............................23 Receivable (OUAR) Office................30 Integration of Knowledge .................. 6 State of Arizona Complaints..............23 Accounting Office ......................30 The Commitment to Students .............. 6 State of Indiana Complaints .............23 Institutional/Student Debts..............30 Historical Sketch of Ottawa University ....... 6 State of Kansas Complaints..............23 Refund Policy .........................30 OU Presidents ........................... 7 State of Wisconsin Complaints ...........23 Campus Safety and Security . 31 Mission Statement ....................... 7 Higher Learning Commission (HLC)........23 E2Campus Alert/OU Alert ...............31 Statement of Educational Purpose .......... 7 Military Students ......................23 Missing Persons Policy..................32 University Facilities . 8 Academic Warning, Probation Computing Facilities .....................32 and Dismissal ..........................23 General Principles .....................32 CODE OF CONDUCT AND ETHICS . 12 Residential Campuses . 24 Disclaimer ............................32 General Expectations ....................12 Adult, Professional and Graduate Studies Academic Guidelines ...................32 Rights and Responsibilities ...............12 Campuses ............................24 Regulations ...........................33 Standards of Conduct...................12 Academic Reinstatement . 24 Staff Rights and Responsibilities..........33 Reporting Improper Conduct ..............12 Residential Campuses — Ottawa, Kansas; Internet Access ........................33 Surprise, Arizona.......................24 University Compliance Officer/Title IX Academic Computing Rules ..............33 Coordinator ...........................12 Adult, Professional and Graduate Studies Dress Code ............................34 Compliance Hotline . .12 Campuses ............................24 Financial Aid ...........................34 Student Complaint Policy ................13 Academic Renewal .....................24 Basic Consumer Information: ............34 Retaliation .............................13 Attendance Policy ......................24 Cheating and Plagiarism ................25 Types of Financial Assistance: ............34 UNIVERSITY POLICIES . 15 Course Policies, Add/Drop ...............25 Summer School .......................34 Abuse .................................16 Final Examinations Policy................25 Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) .....34 Academic Integrity.......................16 Grading ..............................25 Grade Point Average....................34 Accessibility ............................16 Graduation Policy ......................25 Maximum Time Frame ..................35 Alcohol and other drugs policy .............16 Graduation Honors .....................26 Transfer Credit ........................35 Anti-Hazing Statement . .16 Name/Address Changes . 26 Appeals ..............................35 Bullying/Cyber-Bullying...................16 Repeating Courses .....................26 Academic Plans, Probation Children on OU Campuses ................ 17 Transcripts............................26 and Denial Status......................35 Guidelines ............................ 17 Withdrawal from the University ...........26 Complaint and Grievance Procedures......35 Discrimination .......................... 17 The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act Unofficial Withdrawals ..................36 Dishonest Behavior...................... 17 Purpose ...............................26 Identification Cards......................36 Disruptive Behavior...................... 17 Category I: ............................27 Students with Disabilities.................36 Driving ................................ 17 Category II: ...........................27 Facilities and Services for Students with Disabilities: ...........................36 Fire Alarms............................. 17 Category III: ...........................27 Accommodations and Support Services....36 Fire Extinguishers ....................... 17 Military Deployment .....................27 Service Animals Policy ..................36 Fireworks .............................. 17 Course Drops . .27 Students with Temporary Disability ........38 Gambling .............................. 17 Withdrawal After Drop Period.............27 Confidentiality.........................38 Harassment and sexual misconduct ........ 17 No Credit (NC) Option ...................27 Gangwish Library........................39 Intimidation ............................18 Standard Course Policies . 27 Ottawa University Fan Shop ...............39 Social Conduct .........................18 Prerequisite Advisory ...................27 Textbook Orders ........................... Solicitation or selling of goods .............18 Ottawa University Student Email ..........28 Drop/Withdrawal ......................28 Stalking ...............................18 STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT . 42 Submission of Digital Files in Blackboard...28 Standards of Conduct....................18 Purpose and Philosophy ..................42 Classroom Conduct ....................28 Student Conduct System-abuse............18 Approach to the Conduct Process ..........42 Sensitivity and Confidentiality ............28 Supportive Workplace and Definitions............................42 Learning Environment....................18 Statement on Diversity..................28 General Understanding .................43 Theft..................................18 Commitment to a campus free of discrimination, Student Code of Conduct Authority ........43 Tobacco ...............................18 sexual harassment and violence. .........28 Jurisdiction of the Student Code of Conduct 43 Unauthorized Entry ......................19 Special Students ........................28 Student Rights in the Conduct Process.....43 Non-residence Hall Violations .............19 Administrative Discretion ................43 Use of University Resources and Information . 19 2020-21 APGS Student Handbook — Page 3 — Ottawa University Wisconsin, Online, International Wisconsin, Online, Table of Contents Handbook Student Student Code of Conduct Process ..........43 Formal Grievance Process: Notice of Illegal Drugs are Prohibited on Campus ..... 71 Good Samaritan Clause ..................46 Investigation and Allegation..............60 Safe Harbor ............................ 71 Violation of University Policies .............46 Resolution TImeline ....................60 Good Samaritan Clause .................. 71 Appointment of Investigators.............61 Violation of Law and University Discipline .... 71 Arizona, Kansas, Arizona, SEXUAL MISCONDUCT POLICY . 48 Ensuring Impartiality ...................61 Alcohol ................................72 Definition ..............................48 Investigation