Student Handbook 2011-2012 i INTRODUCTION Handbook........................................................................................................................................................................................... 1 Mission Statement ............................................................................................................................................................................ 1 Purposes of the College ................................................................................................................................................................. 1 College Outcomes ........................................................................................................................................................................... 1 Philosophy of General Education ................................................................................................................................................. 1 General Education Core Requirements ..................................................................................................................................... 2 Statement of Ethical Practices ....................................................................................................................................................... 2 Accreditation Approvals and Memberships .............................................................................................................................. 2 Partnerships ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 3 ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Professional Programs .................................................................................................................................................................... 4 Pre-Program ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 4 Recommended High School Curriculum ................................................................................................................................... 5 Application Process ......................................................................................................................................................................... 5 Application Deadlines ..................................................................................................................................................................... 5 Limited Enrollment Application Process .................................................................................................................................... 5 International Application Process ................................................................................................................................................ 5 Transfer Application Process ........................................................................................................................................................ 6 Advance Placement Application Process ................................................................................................................................... 6 Readmission Process ....................................................................................................................................................................... 6 Health, Background Checks and Drug Screen ......................................................................................................................... 6 ACADEMIC AFFAIRS Academic Policies ............................................................................................................................................................................. 7 Student Records .............................................................................................................................................................................12 Assessment Activities ....................................................................................................................................................................14 Assessment of Student Achievement Model...........................................................................................................................15 Institutional Effectiveness Plan Conceptual Model ................................................................................................................16 FINANCIAL AID/BILLING INFORMATION Student Responsibilities Regarding Financial Aid ...................................................................................................................17 Applying for Financial Aid ............................................................................................................................................................18 Financial Aid Code of Conduct ..................................................................................................................................................18 Title IV Drug Conviction..............................................................................................................................................................19 Federal Financial Aid Program ....................................................................................................................................................19 State of Iowa Financial Aid Program .........................................................................................................................................20 Alternative Loan Programs—Not Based on Financial Need ..............................................................................................21 Refund Schedule .............................................................................................................................................................................21 Payment Information .....................................................................................................................................................................22 STUDENT AFFAIRS Student Rights and Responsibilities ...........................................................................................................................................25 Code of Ethics.................................................................................................................................................................................25 Code of Conduct ...........................................................................................................................................................................26 Disciplinary Action .........................................................................................................................................................................26 Student Academic and Nonacademic Appeal/Grievance Process .....................................................................................26 Substance Abuse and Prevention ...............................................................................................................................................28 Harassment/Sexual Harassment .................................................................................................................................................31 Registration of Sex Offenders.....................................................................................................................................................31 Social Media Policy .........................................................................................................................................................................31 St. Luke‘s College Emergency Notification System ...............................................................................................................33 Class Cancellation and College Closing Due to Weather Policy ......................................................................................33 i STUDENT SERVICES AND ACTIVITIES Counseling and Guidance.............................................................................................................................................................36 Student Advising .............................................................................................................................................................................36 Academic Support Services .........................................................................................................................................................36 Disability Services ..........................................................................................................................................................................37 Community Service .......................................................................................................................................................................37 Student Association .......................................................................................................................................................................37 Meals ..................................................................................................................................................................................................37