2018-2019 Iowa Wesleyan University Student Handbook The rules of the University and the Code of Conduct for which the student is responsible are contained in the Student Handbook and the University Catalog. All students are responsible for reading and observing the regulations contained in the Catalog and the Student Handbook. Students with questions or those needing additional information should contact the Office of Student Development. The University reserves the right to make changes in the Student Handbook without notice. Information regarding changes or updates to the information contained in this guide may be obtained from the Office of Student Development. Important Numbers EMERGENCY…………………………………………….… .............................. 911 (or 9-911 from a campus phone) AFTER HOURS IW Security (9pm-5am)………………........................................... .......................................... 319.450.2038 Mt. Pleasant Police Department................................................. ...................................... 319.385.3511 President……………………………………………………………….. ........................................................ 319.385.6204 University Provost .............................................................................................................. 319.385.6447 Office of Academic Success and Inclusive Support (OASIS) ............................................... 319.385.6334 Athletic Director ................................................................................................................. 319.385.6349 Tiger Spirit Store.............................................................................. .................................. 319.385.6478 Business Office ................................................................................................................... 319.385.6207 Counseling Services ............................................................................................................ 319.385.6483 Career Development & Internships .................................................................................. 319.385.6375 Dean of Students ............................................................................................................... 319.385.6256 Financial Aid ....................................................................................................................... 319.385.6242 Food Service ....................................................................................................................... 319.385.6493 Library ................................................................................................................................ 319-385.6317 McKibbin RA On-Duty ........................................................................................................ 319-931-8003 McKibbin Desk ................................................................................................................... 319.385.6401 Registrar ............................................................................................................................. 319.385.6227 S-T RA On-Duty................................................................................................................... 319-931-6801 S-T Desk .............................................................................................................................. 319.385.6470 Student Development ........................................................................................................ 319.385.6256 IMPORTANT DATES New Students Arrive Aug 16 (TH) New Student Orientation Aug 16-19 (TH-SUN) Returning Students Arrive Aug 19 (SUN) Registration Day Aug 20 (M) Classes Begin Aug 21 (T) Last day to add a class Aug 27 (M) Labor Day-no classes-offices closed Sept 3 (M) Last day to drop a class Sept 4 (T) Homecoming Celebration Oct 1-6 Homecoming ‘18 Oct 6 (SAT) Fall break begins, 5 PM Oct 12 (F) Dining & Res. Halls remain open during fall break Last day to withdraw from a course Oct 23 (M) Spring class registration Oct 24 (T) May grads application deadline Nov 15 (W) Thanksgiving recess begins after evening classes Nov 21 (T) Res halls remain open during Thanksgiving recess, dining hall closed Dining hall closed after lunch Nov 21 (T) Offices closed (Thanksgiving break) Nov 22-24 (W-F) Classes resume at 8 AM Nov 27 (M) Dining hall opens w/breakfast Nov 27(M) Final exams Dec 4-7 (M-TH) Dining & Res halls closed during Christmas Break Dining hall closed after lunch Dec 7 (TH) Residence halls close at 5 PM* Dec 7 (TH) Christmas break Dec 8-Jan 15 *Students are required to leave res hall within 24 hours following their last exam, or by 5 PM Thurs, December 7, whichever comes first. Offices closed Dec 22-Jan 2 2 | P a g e Offices open Jan 3 (M) Residence halls open 1 PM Jan 14 (SUN) Martin Luther King Jr Day (No Classes) Jan 15 (M) Dining hall open w/breakfast Jan 15 (M) Classes begin at 8 AM Jan 16 (T) Last day to add a class Jan 22 (M) Last day to drop a class Jan 29 (M) August grad applications due Feb 16 (F) Spring break begins at 5 PM Mar 9 (F) Dining hall & res halls are closed during spring break Residence halls close at 5 PM Mar 9 (F) Dining hall close after lunch Mar 9 (F) Residence halls open 1 PM Mar 18 (SUN) Classes resume 8 AM Mar 19 (M) Fall class registration Mar 19-29 Last day to withdraw from a course Mar 27 (T) Good Friday-no classes-offices closed Mar 30 (F) December Grad Applications Due Apr 11 (W) Assessment Day Apr 12 (TH) Awards Day 11 AM Apr 26 (TH) Final Exams Apr 30- May 3 (M-TH) *Students not involved in Commencement, or do not have permission to stay, are required to move out of Res halls within 24 hours of last exam or by 5 PM Thurs., May 3, whichever comes first. Baccalaureate 10:30 AM May 5 (SAT) Commencement 1:30 PM May 5 (SAT) *Res halls close 5 PM for students involved in Graduation activities May 5 (SAT) 3 | P a g e Greetings from the Dean of Students The 2018-19 academic year is one of momentum, passion and excitement at Iowa Wesleyan. Our institution has seen tremendous growth, and as we welcome new faces to our campus, we anticipate to evolve further and further. Iowa Wesleyan’s mission states we are a transformational learning community whose passion is to educate, empower and inspire students to lead meaningful lives and careers. Our values include service and community, learning and innovation, faith and justice, and leadership and engagement. The policies, processes and principles within the student handbook aim to align and uphold the mission and values of Iowa Wesleyan University while articulating University expectations for you and of you. Iowa Wesleyan was founded on religious, educational and cultural aspirations and has a very rich history. Our institution holds fast to the ideals of its founding vision, while fostering creativity and the pursuit of truth in its developing curricular framework of Learning in Community. Fellow students, faculty, staff and administration are here to support you through your educational journey. Don’t hesitate to reach out for assistance and ask questions when necessary. All the best, Luis F. Aranda Dean of Students 4 | P a g e Academic Affairs STUDENT GRIEVANCES Situations sometimes arise in which students feel that they have been dealt with unfairly, that particular circumstances surrounding a policy decision requires special consideration, or that they have a complaint about the behavior/performance of a faculty or staff member. Iowa Wesleyan University provides a grievance procedure process as part of its effort toward treating students fairly in regard to their personal and educational concerns. Any student who believes that an employee of the college has subjected him or her to treatment that violates college policy or practices may seek to have his/her grievance addressed according to these grievance procedures. Most student complaints against faculty, administrators or other staff are resolved by discussions with the person or group involved and students are expected to address their concerns first directly with the responsible party. When this approach proves unfruitful or seems undesirable or inappropriate, students may file a formal complaint against the campus community member through the use of a grievance form embedded in CAMS. Students who submit complaints at this level should note that grievances are not confidential and are addressed by the University Provost or the Dean of Students. The purpose of this procedure is to provide a mechanism to resolve student complaints against other members of the campus community. This procedure does not handle grade appeals for which there is a separate process. Likewise, complaints regarding discrimination, harassment are separate from the grievance procedure noted above and should be directed to the Title IX Coordinator or reported via the SafetyFirst https://www.iw.edu/campus-safety/ online reporting system. ACADEMIC APPEALS Students who have concerns regarding an academic matter, such as procedures in a particular course or a grade received, should meet first with the instructor of the course involved. Failing to achieve satisfaction at this level, the student should then meet with the chair of the division in which the course is taught. Appeals beyond the divisional level should go to the Vice President for Academic Affairs. When appropriate, academic issues will be referred to the Committee on Academic Standards and Review for final decision. Grade appeals must be initiated within five