2021-2022 STUDENT HANDBOOK This handbook is your guide to all the services and activities available to you as a Murray State College (MSC) student. It outlines your rights and your responsibilities as a student and as a part of the academic community. It is your responsibility to learn about and take advantage of the services and activities offered throughout your time here, just as it is your responsibility to learn and follow the established rules, policies and procedures of Murray State College. The College is committed to the academic, personal, and social development of each student enrolled. Annual surveys are conducted to effectively compile comprehensive information about students' needs and goals in an effort to provide the best learning experiences for everyone in the MSC Family. Special academic support services currently offered free of charge include developmental classes, tutoring, seminars, career advisement, and guidance. These are utilized, along with the regular curriculum, to help students achieve their goals. Murray State College is interested in you, your goals and your future and wants to do whatever we can to help you excel here and beyond. After your education at MSC is complete, we want to help you choose a path that is right for you. This could be employment, further education, technical training, or some other worthwhile endeavor. If you have any questions, concerns, needs or suggestions, please contact a member of the administration, faculty, or staff. We are here to serve you, the students of Murray State College. Table of Contents HELP AND WHERE TO FIND IT ......................................................................................................................................... 3 AMERICANS WITH DISABILTIES ACT POLICY/PROCEDURE/GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE ................................................... 4 ACADEMIC POLICIES, PROCEDURES AND GUIDELINES ................................................................................................... 6 DRUG-FREE CAMPUS/WORKPLACE (DRUG AND ALCOHOL ABUSE PREVENTION) ....................................................... 17 CURRENT PROGRAMS AND SERVICES ............................................................................................................................ 22 STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES ....................................................................................................................................... 22 ATHLETICS....................................................................................................................................................................... 23 AUXILIARY ENTERPRISES ............................................................................................................................................... 27 CAMPUS POLICE ............................................................................................................................................................. 28 DISABILITY SERVICES PROCEDURE ............................................................................................................................... 34 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES ............................................................................................................................................ 35 GENERAL INFORMATION ............................................................................................................................................... 36 HONORS AND AWARDS ................................................................................................................................................. 40 RESIDENT HOUSING POLICY, PROCEDURES, AND GENERAL INFORMATION............................................................... 40 COVID-19 GUIDELINES AND RECOMMENDATIONS ....................................................................................................... 53 STUDENT ACTIVITIES ..................................................................................................................................................... 54 STUDENT CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS ....................................................................................................................... 55 STUDENT DISCIPLINARY REGULATIONS AND APPEAL ................................................................................................. 53 STUDENT EXPENSES ....................................................................................................................................................... 61 STUDENT GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE ............................................................................................................................... 62 STUDENT POLICIES/PROCEDURES/PRACTICES/REGULATIONS .................................................................................... 66 STUDENT SANCTIONS .................................................................................................................................................... 86 RISK REDUCTION TIPS .................................................................................................................................................. 88 MSC CAMPUS SAFETY TIPS ......................................................................................................................................... 89 HELP AND WHERE TO FIND IT Academic Assistance Where: Student Support Services, Student Services Building, Ste. 116 Phone: 387.7260 Student Success Center, Library Science Building, Phone: 387.7299 Adding Info to Weekly Calendar Where: Public Info Office Administration Building, Ste. 204 Phone: 387.7123 Ambulance- 911 Phone: 371.2419 or 2327 Basic Skills (Reading, Writing, Math, Etc.) Where: Student Support Services, Student Services Building, Ste. 116 Phone: 387.7299 Student Success Center, Library Science Building, Phone: 387.7299 Campus Organizations Where: Student Life Student Services Building, Ste. 100 Phone: 387.7139 Campus Police Where: Aggie Suites Rm. 114 Phone: 387.7311 or 580.371.1140 or 91 Change Room in Residence Hall Who: Director of Resident Life Resident Housing Office #1 Phone: 387.7135 Chickasaw Nation Retention Services Where: Administration Building, Ste. 115 Phone: 387.7283 Computer Services Where: Administration Building, Ste. 118, Phone: 387.7160 Career Information Where: Student Services Building Ste. 116 Phone: 387.7260 Student Success Center, Library Science Building, Phone: 387.7299 Emergency Telephone Numbers - 911 or: Ambulance: 371.2419 or 371.2327 Fire: 371.1213 or 371.3051 Police: 371.3133 or 371.2319 Sheriff: 371.2691 Enrollment: Adding or Dropping Course(s) Where: online.mscok.edu/book-online Student Services Building, Ste. 109 Phone: 387.7201 or 7202 Financial Aid Where: Financial Aid Student Services Building, Ste. 108 Phone: 387.7221 Fire Department Phone: 371.2324 or 371.3051 or dial 911 Food Service Where: Park Student Union Dining Hall, Phone: 387.7250 Grades Where: Welcome Center, Phone: 387.7201, 387-7202 Hospital Where: Mercy Hospital, 1101 South Byrd Phone: 371.2327 Housing Who: Director of Resident Life Resident Housing Office #1 Phone: 387.7135 Library Where: Library Science Building, Phone: 387.7301 Lost and Found Where: Media Center Administration 1st floor, Phone: 387.7171 Media Center Where: Administration 1st floor, Phone: 387.7170 Resident Mail Where: Media Center Administration 1st floor, Phone: 387.7170 Off-Campus Housing Who: Director of Resident Life Resident Housing Office #1 Phone: 387.7135 Outreach Office Where: Student Services, Ste. 116B Phone: 387.7138 Physical Fitness Center Where: Fitness Center: 387.7580 Physician Where: Family Health Center Phone: 371.2343 Police or 911 Aggie Suites 114, Phone: 387.7314 or Johnston Co. Sheriff’s Dept. 371.2691 Public Information Where: Public Info Office Administration Building, Ste. 204 Phone: 387.7123 Refund of a Fee(s) Where: Business Office Student Services Building, Ste. 113 Phone: 387.7210 Reserving Facilities Where: Plant and Technology, Ballroom, Small Dining Room, Lounge, or Auditorium Phone: 387.7320 Student Activities Where: Resident Housing Office #2 Phone: 387.7139 Student Employment Where: Financial Aid Student Services Building, Ste. 108 Phone: 387.7220 Student Loans, Scholarships, and Grants Where: Financial Aid Student Services Building, Ste. 108 Phone: 387.7220 Student Government Resident Housing Office #2 Phone: 387.7139 Student Support Services Where: Student Services Building Phone 387.7260 Student Success –Retention Coordinator Where: Library, Ste. 109 Phone: 387.7260 Study Skills (Test taking, time management, etc.) Where: Library Resource Center Library Science Building Phone: 387.7301 Transcript Evaluation Where: Registrar's Office Student Services Building, Ste. 109 Phone: 387.7231 Tutoring (Peer and/or Professional) Where: Library Resource Center, (Professional) Library Science Building Phone: 387.7301 Peer Tutoring - See Program Chair Web Site www.mscok.edu Withdrawal from College Where: Registrar’s Office, Student Services Building, Ste.109 Phone: 387.7230 STUDENT ASSISTANCE MSC - ARDMORE Academic Assistance Where: MSC Advisement Office, 1st Floor Phone: 319.0370 Financial Aid & Student Employment Where: MSC Advisement Office, 1st Floor Phone: 319.0329 Career Information Where: MSC Advisement Office, 1st Floor Phone: 319.0370 Change Major/Withdrawal from College Where: MSC Advisement Office, 1st Floor Phone: 387.0320 Change of Name/Address Where: MSC Advisement Office, 1st Floor Phone: 387.7320 Grades Where: MSC Advisement Office,