TABLE OF CONTENTS Overview .......................................................................................................................................................................... 3 Frequently Contacted Numbers ....................................................................................................................................... 3 2019-2020 Academic Calendar ........................................................................................................................................ 4 Our Mission ......................................................................................................................................................................5 Alma Mater ..................................................................................................................................................................... 6 Senior Leadership Team (SLT) ........................................................................................................................................ 6 Code of Student Conduct ................................................................................................................................................. 7 Academic Integrity Policy ................................................................................................................................................ 9 Resolving Student Grievances ......................................................................................................................................... 9 General Guidelines: Code of Student Conduct ................................................................................................................ 10 Prohibited Conduct/Conduct Regulations ......................................................................... 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Disciplinary Process ....................................................................................................................................................... 40 Appeals Process ............................................................................................................................................................. 41 Re-admission after Suspension ...................................................................................................................................... 43 Student Disciplinary Records .......................................................................................................................................... 43 Disciplinary Sanctions ................................................................................................................................................... 44 Academic Resources ...................................................................................................................................................... 47 Academic Advisors ...................................................................................................................................................... 47 Academic Resource Center (ARC) ................................................................................................................................48 Shaw Leslie Library .....................................................................................................................................................48 Additional Facilities & General Student Resources ........................................................................................................ 49 Office of Student Development ...................................................................................................................................... 51 Student Senate .............................................................................................................................................................. 51 Spiritual Life ...................................................................................................................................................................52 Worship Services and Attendance Policy ........................................................................................................................52 EC Serve .........................................................................................................................................................................54 Campus Life ...................................................................................................................................................................54 Intramurals ..................................................................................................................................................................... 55 Counseling ..................................................................................................................................................................... 55 Disability Services and Academic Accommodations .......................................................................................................56 Cultural Awareness Program (CAP) ................................................................................................................................ 57 Residence Life ................................................................................................................... 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Fines .............................................................................................................................................................................. 68 Campus Safety ............................................................................................................................................................... 72 Emergency Plans & Information ..................................................................................................................................... 77 Clery Act ............................................................................................................................ Error! Bookmark not defined. Missing Student Notification ......................................................................................................................................... 82 Student Emergency Contact Information ...................................................................................................................... 82 EC Alert Service ............................................................................................................................................................. 82 Parking .......................................................................................................................................................................... 82 Title IX policy ..................................................................................................................... Error! Bookmark not defined. 2 OVERVIEW The Student Handbook is prepared by the Office of Student Development to assist students in the orientation process of Emmanuel College (The College, EC). It also contains policies, procedures, and important information about the many services, personnel, and resources available to students. Students should also be familiar with the information provided by organizations and academic departments, and that which is included in the College Course Catalog. The 2020-2021 Course Catalog can be found on the EC website under the Academics heading. Although a good-faith effort is made to ensure that the information provided in the Student Handbook is accurate and current, changes may occur. The College reserves the right to make changes and update regulations, policies, and procedures as necessary. It is the student’s responsibility to know and comply with the policies, regulations, and expectations contained in the Student Handbook and agree to any necessary changes. NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION Emmanuel College (“Emmanuel” or “the College”) is committed to maintaining an environment that is free of unlawful harassment and discrimination. In accordance with federal law and its commitment to a fair and open campus environment, the College cannot and will not tolerate discrimination against or harassment of any individual or group based upon race, sex (including sexual harassment & pregnancy), color, religion, national origin, genetic information, age, disability, veteran’s status, or any factor that is a prohibited consideration under applicable law. (The College has been granted a Title IX exemption by the Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights division for certain regulatory provisions regarding sex-based discrimination “to the extent they are interpreted to reach gender-identity or sexual