HCHC ACADEMIC GUIDE 2018‐2019 2 HCHC ACADEMIC CATALOG DISCLAIMER The Hellenic College Holy Cross guide is intended as a general guide to the institution’s programs, courses, policies, fees, and procedures, all of which are subject to change without notice. All information contained within this document should be verified with the appropriate Hellenic College Holy Cross staff. All efforts have been made by Hellenic College Holy Cross to ensure that the material is accurate and up to date, but Hellenic College Holy Cross, its board of trustees, and its employees are not liable for any loss or damage arising directly or indirectly from the possession, publication, or use of or reliance upon that information. The provisions of this catalog are not intended to constitute a contract between the student and the institution. HCHC reserves the right to make changes at any time within the student’s term of enrollment. Courses and faculty are subject to change through normal academic channels. Students are responsible for meeting in full the requirements for graduation set forth in the school catalog upon date of entry. The student’s academic advisor assists in the planning of a program, but the final responsibility for meeting the requirements for graduation rests with the student. 3 Click on page # to return to Table of Contents HELLENIC COLLEGE HOLY CROSS ACADEMIC GUIDE -----Page------ Guide Disclaimer.......................................................................................................................................2 Table of Contents ...........................................................................................................................3 About Hellenic College Holy Cross..............................................................................................12 Mission Statement..................................................................................................... 12 Accreditation and Affiliation .................................................................................... 12 Campus Visits ........................................................................................................... 13 Directions................................................................................................................. 14 Map of Hellenic College Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology................ 15 Academic Calendar 2018‐2019 ............................................................................... 16 HCHC DISCLOSURES, POLICIES AND PROCEDURES Anti‐Harassment and Non‐Discrimination................................................................................. 17 Sexual Misconduct/Title IX Policy ........................................................................................ 18 Prohibition of Sexual Conduct ......................................................... 18 Scope of Policy ............................................................................... 18 Notice of Non‐Discrimination .......................................................... 19 Coordination with HCHC’s Non‐Discrimination Policy....................... 19 Sexual Misconduct Definitions ......................................................... 19 Title IX Coordinator ............................................................................ 23 Reporting Incidents of Sexual Misconduct ........................................ 23 Privacy............................................................................................... 24 Retaliation Prohibited ....................................................................... 26 Campus and Community Resources and Support 26 Responding to Complaints of Sexual Misconduct ........................... 27 Student Code of Conduct........................................................................................................ 33 Abusive Behavior .................................................................................33 Appearance Standards....................................................................... 34 Arrests ............................................................................................... 34 Bigotry ................................................................................................ 35 Character Development..................................................................... 35 Cheating.............................................................................................. 35 Disputes ............................................................................................. 35 Disruption ........................................................................................... 35 Domestic Violence ............................................................................. 35 Drugs/Alcohol ..................................................................................... 36 Emotional and Spiritual Health .............................................................36 Failure to Comply............................................................................... 36 Forgery .............................................................................................. 36 Harassment and Stalking......................................................................36 Hazing ............................................................................................... 37 Knowing Presence ............................................................................ 37 Personal Expression ......................................................................... 37 Plagiarism ......................................................................................... 37 Sexual Immorality............................................................................. 37 Sexual Misconduct - GOA................................................................. 37 Student Response Time.................................................................... 38 Alcohol and Drug Policy ................................................................................................ 39 Alcohol Policy .................................................................................. 39 Drug Policy ...................................................................................... 39 4 Seeking Help........................................................................... 40 Employee Conduct and Discipline Policy........................................................................... 42 Jeanne Clery Act Compliance ............................................................................................ 44 HCHC Annual Security Report and Related Policies.......................................................... 44 Campus Crime Statistics Reporting Summary.................................................................. 44 Timely Warnings ............................................................................ 45 Policies and Procedures on Crime ..................................................................................... 46 Security and Crime Prevention Policies....................................... 46 Policies Regarding Unacceptable Behavior.................................. 46 HCHC Policy on Drug Use ............................................................ 39 Victim Rights ............................................................................... 50 Policies on Prevention Education............................................... 51 Protection Against Retaliation ................................................... 52 Fire Prevention Policies and Procedures........................................................................... 53 Fire Reporting Summary................................................................................................... 55 Missing Student Policy ..................................................................................................... 56 HCHC Policy on Alcohol.................................................................................................... 39 HCHC Policy on Drug Abuse............................................................................................ 39 Help Is Available............................................................................ 40 Academic-related Policies ............................................................................................... 57 Academic Freedom...................................................................... 57 Academic Honesty......................................................................... 58 FERPA Rights .......................................................................................................................... 60 Other HCHC Policies and Procedures..................................................................................... 62 Communications-related Policies ........................................................................... 62 Social Media Practices Best Summary .................................. 62 Copyright Infringement Policy.............................................. 64 Logistic-related Policies ........................................................................................... 65 Attendance Policy ................................................................. 65 Campus Parking Policy .......................................................... 65 Non‐Resident Driver Policy.................................................... 65 School Closing Policy............................................................