Student Bulldog Handbook OFFICE OF STUDENT ENGAGEMENT AND SUCCESS 2020-2021 Table of Contents College Personnel ......................................................................................................................... 1 Student Organization Directory .......................................................................................... 3 Hours of Campus Services ....................................................................................................... 4 Academic Calendar ...................................................................................................................... 5 Welcome from the President ................................................................................................. 7 Welcome from the Student Government Association (SGA) ............................ 8 Student Right to Know and Campus Security Act .................................................... 9 Barton College Diversity and Inclusion Statement ................................................ 10 Athletic Programs ...................................................................................................................... 11 Intramural Sports ............................................................................................................... 11 Campus Services ......................................................................................................................... 12 Office of Academic and Career Planning ............................................................. 12 Bulldogs CARE ........................................................................................................... 12 Transcripts ..................................................................................................................... 13 Withdrawals ................................................................................................................. 13 Career Planning ......................................................................................................... 14 Academic Resources for Student Success ......................................................... 14 Georgia Brewer Campion Center for Academic Success .................. 15 Peer Tutors ......................................................................................................... 15 Smarthinking Online Tutoring ................................................................. 15 Supplemental Instruction .......................................................................... 15 The Sam and Marjorie Ragan Writing Center .......................................... 16 Oral Communication Center ................................................................. 16 Quantitative Literacy Center .................................................................. 16 Graduate and Professional Studies .................................................................................. 16 Access and Accommodations Services Available .................................................... 17 Alumni Association .................................................................................................................... 17 Banks ................................................................................................................................................. 17 Bookstore (Online) / College Store ............................................................................... 18 Campus Police ............................................................................................................................. 18 Parking Regulations and Permit Requirements .............................................. 18 Identification Cards - Barton One Card ........................................................... 19 Culinary Services / Meal Plans ........................................................................................... 20 Special Dietary Needs ................................................................................................. 21 Employment / Financial Aid .................................................................................................. 22 International Student Services ............................................................................................ 22 Health Services / Counseling Services .......................................................................... 23 Library .............................................................................................................................................. 25 Lost and Found ........................................................................................................................... 26 Meeting Rooms ........................................................................................................................... 27 Post Office ..................................................................................................................................... 27 Hamlin Student Center .......................................................................................................... 27 Kennedy Recreation and Intramural Center .............................................................. 27 Student Activities ........................................................................................................................... 28 Student Shuttle Service ............................................................................................................ 28 Scheduling and Conducting College Events ................................................................. 28 Solicitation / Fund Raising ........................................................................................................ 29 Poster Regulations ....................................................................................................................... 30 Student Publication ...................................................................................................................... 31 Student Government Association Constitution .......................................................... 31 Campus Organizations ............................................................................................................... 31 Clubs and Organizations (List) ................................................................................... 32 Standards for Clubs and Organizations (Non-Greek) ................................... 34 Greek Social Organizations .......................................................................................... 35 Access to College Facilities ...................................................................................................... 36 Housing and Residence Life .................................................................................................... 36 Residence Hall Guidelines and Resources ........................................................... 39 Fire Alarm Evacuation Procedures ........................................................................... 41 Severe Weather Procedures ....................................................................................... 44 Barton College Policies: Drug and Alcohol Policy ................................................................................................ 48 Drug-Free School Policy ................................................................................................ 48 Electronic Devices ............................................................................................................. 56 Information Technology Network: Acceptable Use Policy .......................... 56 Student Identification and Privacy ........................................................................... 58 Nondiscrimination Policy ............................................................................................... 58 Student Grievance Procedures ............................................................................................. 59 Title IX and Sexual Misconduct and Interpersonal Violence Policy ................. 61 Parental Notification Policy ..................................................................................................... 64 Student Conduct Procedures ................................................................................................ 65 Section I - Student Code of Conduct Preamble ............................................. 65 Section II - Student Code of Conduct Overview ........................................... 66 Section III - Student Code of Conduct Policies .............................................. 69 Section IV - Investigation and Hearing Procedures for Violations of Residence Hall and Campus Policies Standards ....................................... 86 Section V - Investigation and Hearing Procedures for Violations of Academic Integrity Policies Standards ......................................................... 102 Section VI - Investigation and Hearing Procedures for Violations of Sexual Misconduct and Interpersonal Violence (Title IX) Policies Standards .................................................................................................... 104 Section VII - Voluntary Withdrawal Policy for Medical/ Psychological Needs and Voluntary/Involuntary Leave for Students Who Pose a Direct Threat of Harm to Themselves or Others .......................................................................................... 117 Campus Emergency Response