2018-2020 LIVINGSTONE COLLEGE STUDENT HANDBOOK “AND STILL THEY LOVE; WE CAN BUT HOPE THAT THEY MAY E’ER BE TRUE TO BOTH THY NAMES AND COLORS TOO THE MODEST BLACK AND BLUE.” ~FONVIELLE-RICHARDSON STEVENSON, TERRI LIVINGSTONE COLLEGE | 701 West Monroe Street, Salisbury, North Carolina 28144 MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT Greetings! Welcome to Livingstone College. As the 12th President, it is my pleasure to welcome you to this historic place of learning and achievement. Since 1879, Livingstone has provided an environment where students develop their full potential academically, spiritually, and intellectually. Today, we continue to advance this great legacy. I challenge you to focus your energies and commitment on your physical, intellectual, moral, and spiritual development. Take advantage of every opportunity provided to you so that you can make this world a better place. Go to classes prepared; be immersed in the collegiate atmosphere, and engage yourself seriously in intellectual pursuits. As part of your civic duty, get involved in civic activities – register to vote and participate in elections on campus and in the community. Your journey to achievement and success begins here, begins now, and begins with you. May God bless you and keep you safe, focused, and prepared for the years ahead! Sincerely, Jimmy R. Jenkins, Sr., Ph.D. President 1 Livingstone College STUDENT HANDBOOK 2018-2020 Division of Student Affairs 701 W. Monroe St. Salisbury, NC 28144 The Livingstone College Student Handbook is edited & published by the Division of Student Affairs. It is designed to serve as a general source of information for Livingstone College students. However, all information contained in this document is subject to change without warning. Except as indicated herein, the information in this Student Handbook should not be regarded as a contract between the student and Livingstone College. Property of: Property of: Address: Address: Phone: Phone: Email: Email: 2 Table of Contents Letter from the President 1 Livingstone EOE Statement 8 Livingstone SACS Statement 8 Amendment of the Student Handbook 8 General Information 9 The College 10 History of Livingstone College 10 Presidents of Livingstone College 10 Center for Holistic Learning 11 Mission Statement 11 Accreditations and Affiliations 11 Compliance Statements 11 Student Responsibility 12 College Administration 13 Buildings 14 Residence Halls 16 Livingstone College Facts 18 Livingstone College Logo 18 Livingstone College Seal 18 Livingstone College Mascot 18 Campus Facilities Hours of Operation 19 Where to Call 20 Academic Policies and Regulations 23 Student Responsibility 23 New Student Orientation 23 Registration 23 Late Registration 24 Academic Advisement 24 Course Load 24 Course Offerings 24 Add/Drop (Changes in Enrollment) 24 Auditing Courses 25 Independent Study 25 Withdrawal from a Course 25 Official Withdrawal 25 Attendance 25 Regulations Governing Academic Credit 26 Quality Points and Grade Point Average 27 Process for Student Grade Appeal 27 3 Change of Grade 27 Credit by Exam 28 Midterm Examinations 28 Final Examinations 28 Satisfactory Academic Performance Policy 28 Classification of Students 29 Dean’s List 29 Honor Roll 29 Change of Major 29 Course Substitutions 30 Change of Name and Address 30 Grade Reports and Transcripts 30 Evaluation of Transfer Credits 30 Undeclared Majors 31 Academic Dishonesty 31 Requirements for Graduation 33 Degrees with Distinction 33 Second Baccalaureate Degree 33 Academic Support Programs and Services 34 Central Access Base 34 Academic Support Center 34 Student Support Services 34 Mentoring Programs 34 College Survival Skills 35 Evening and Weekend College 35 Business and Finance/ Student Accounts 39 Tuition and Fees 40 Book Rental Program 40 Tuition and Fees Refund Policy 40 Livingstone College Repayment Policy 40 Payment Default 41 Financial Aid 41 Satisfactory Academic Progress Requirements 42 Scholarship Opportunities 42 Monitoring Satisfactory Academic Progress Requirements 43 Veterans and Dependents of Veterans 44 Livingstone Holistic College Contract 45 Student Body Assembly 46 Dress Code 47 Student Affairs 48 Student Affairs Mission Statement 49 Admissions/Enrollment Management 50 Freshman Admissions 50 Application Procedure for Freshman 50 Transfer Admission 51 Application Procedure for Transfer Students 51 4 Provisional Admission 51 International Student Admission 51 Re-Admit Admission 52 Visiting Admission 52 Audit Students Admissions 52 Unclassified Enrollment Admissions 52 Nondiscrimination Policy 53 Safety and Health Standards 53 Disabled Students Policy 53 Advanced Placement 53 Students with Disabilities 53 Use of Cell Phones and Electronics 53 Campus Curfew for the Week and Week-End Social Activities 53 Campus Ministry 54 Dean of Students 54 Residence Life Housing Guidelines 54 Housing Fees 54 Removal from Campus Housing 55 Non Refundable Housing Fee 55 Room Reservation 55 Moving In 55 Room Changes 55 Housing Contract 55 Keys 56 Care of Room 56 Health and Safety 56 Health and Safety Inspections 56 Drugs, Alcohol and Related Paraphernalia 58 Roommate Conflict 58 Fire Alarms 58 Residence Hall Housing Smoking Policy 58 Thefts and Losses 58 Livingstone College Baby-Sitting Policy 58 Co-ed Visitation/Overnight Guest 58 No Sex Policy 58 Transportation 58 Quiet Hours 58 Hall Council 59 Mandatory Meetings 59 Semester Openings, Closings, and Break Period 59 Common and Public Area Damage 59 Commuters 59 Meeting Rooms and Facilities 60 5 Posting of Notices 60 Student Activities 61 Student Organizations 61 Registration Requirements 61 Student Government Association 61 General Organizations 61 Student Activities/Group Regulations and Sanctions 62 Organization Regulations 62 Livingstone College Pan-Hellenic Council 63 Fraternities and Sororities 63 Membership Intake 63 Hazing 63 Miss Livingstone College Selection Procedures 64 Requirements for Participation in all Pageants 65 Career Services 66 Counseling Services 66 Health Services 68 Athletics 72 Academic Regulations 73 Grant-In-Aid Policies 73 Campus Decorum 73 Recreational and Intramural 73 Insurance 74 Campus Dining 75 Perkins Management Services Company 76 Blue Bear Meal Card 76 Dining Hall Policies 76 Fire Safety Policies and Regulations 78 Prevention 79 Fire Alarms 79 Fire and Safety 79 Public Safety 81 Department Structure 82 Crime Prevention 82 Policy Statement Addressing Security and Access 82 Timely Warning Policy 82 Parking Regulations 83 Parking Permits 84 Designated Parking Areas 84 Livingstone Student Rights and Responsibilities 96 Student Code of Conduct 96 Profile of the Student Code/ Judicial Process 105 Purpose of Code-Application of Codes 106 6 Standards of Conduct 106 Responsibility 106 Disciplinary Procedures 106 Due Process 107 Guide for Judicial Decisions 108 Student Arrest 109 Disciplinary Records 109 Sanctions 109 Community Service 109 Disciplinary Probation 110 Temporary Suspension 110 Suspension 110 Expulsion 110 Filing an Appeal 110 Procedure for Student Complaint Relative to Faculty Members 111 Threat Assessment Policy 111 World Wide Web Policy 112 Domestic Violence Policy 113 Parental Notification 114 Sexual Misconduct Policy 114 Conduct Process Options 115 Relationship Dating Violence 115 Stalking Policy Stalking116 Infractions, Violations, and Recommended Penalties 118 Violations Appendix 120 Campus Map 123 Alma Mater 124 7 LIVINGSTONE EOE STATEMENT Livingstone College is an equal opportunity educational institution, and is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. LIVINGSTONE COLLEGE SACS STATEMENT Livingstone College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award certificates and the associate and baccalaureate degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4501for questions about the accreditation of Livingstone College. AMENDMENT OF THE STUDENT HANDBOOK Livingstone College reserves the right to amend the regulations and information contained in this Student Hand- book at any time, with or without prior notice to students. Any amendments to the Student Handbook will be distributed by the Vice President of Student Affairs. Every student is responsible for knowledge of the regulations and information contained in this Student Handbook, as well as all amendments issued by the Vice President of Student Affairs as addenda to it. This publication supersedes all previous editions of the Student Handbook. Livingstone College 701 West Monroe Street Edgrdtuyjkl;lkuijo;u3ewyhtgru7e5t utrouyhSalisbury, NC 28144 www.livingstone.edu 8 GENERAL INFORMATION 9 THE COLLEGE Livingstone College is a private, coeducational, residential, church-related, and historically black college, located in the city of Salisbury, the county seat of Rowan, North Carolina. The campus is within an hour’s drive of two major metropolitan areas: Charlotte; and the Piedmont Triad of Greensboro, Winston-Salem, and High Point. Comprising four Divisions, namely the Division of Business; Division of Education, Psychology, and Social Work; Division of Liberal Arts and Humanities; and Division of Mathematics and Sciences, the College offers the Associate of Science in Culinary Arts, Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, and Bachelor of Social Work degrees in about 22 major fields. Largely supported by the African Methodist Episcopal Zion (A.M.E.Z.) Church, it provides an education to approximately 1,000 students from over 20 states and several foreign countries. For over 130 years,