Student Handbook 2019-2020 Olivet College Student Handbook 2019-20 Olivet College Student Handbook Table of Contents INTRODUCTION Keys Laundry Facilities Lead Paint Notice Acknowledgement of College Policies………………..1 Lofts Requirements for Loft Construction 1 Guiding Principles & Policies ......................... 1 Lounges Maintenance (Room & Residence Hall) Community Standards Overview Painting & Posting Policy Community Standards Bill of Rights Personal Property Liability Code of Student Conduct Pet Policies MIAA Sportsmanship Policy Prospective Student Overnight Visitation Policy & Procedures STUDENT HOUSING & FOOD SERVICES Quiet & Courtesy Hours Roofs & Ledges Room Damages 2 Housing Occupancy Policies .......................... 6 Room Search Service Animals Residency & Board Requirement Telephone Service Transfer Students Visitor & Guest Policies Greek Housing Eligibility Waterbeds Room Assignments & Contracts Weapons Dates of Occupancy Window Screens Intensive Learning Term Housing Policy Vacation Period Housing Policy Room Occupancy Policy 4 Meal Plans & Food Services ........................ 27 Single Room Policy Room Change Policy Room Consolidation Policy PARKING & VEHICLE REGISTRATION 3 Residence Halls & Campus Housing ............. 11 5 Parking & Vehicle Registration .................... 29 Residence Life Staff Motor Vehicle Policy Respect/Compliance with Residence Life Staff Vehicle Registration Air Conditioners Parking Lots Bicycles & Hover-boards Gillette Student Village, Theme Houses & Cable Television Greek Student Housing Parking Common Area Damages Parking Regulations Cooking & Electrical Appliances Policy Vehicle Wheel Lock Policy & Procedures Doors Fines Environmental Standards & Living Expectations Visitor Parking Permits Fire & Safety Equipment Handicap Parking Fire Alarms & Drills City of Olivet Parking Ordinance Fire Pits Fire Safety Policies Furniture Furniture Inventory General Hall Violations Greek House Fire Inspections & Drills Health & Safety Checks Health & Safety Standards i Olivet College Student Handbook 2019-20 ACADEMIC LIFE Bias Incident Reporting Hate Crime – Clery Definitions Incident & Complaint Reporting 6 Academic Policies & Procedures .................. 33 Statistical Reporting Academic Catalog Sex Offender Registry Academic Integrity Policy Campus Sex Crimes Prevention Act Sex Offender Academic Standing & Satisfactory Academic Status at an Institution of Higher Learning Progress (SAP) Persons Required to Report Grade Appeal 10 Wellness Services ....................................... 69 7 Academic Support ....................................... 34 Wellness Services Forms Academic Advising Frequently Asked Questions regarding Academic Accommodations Health Care at Olivet College Career Services Psychological/Medical Emergencies Tutoring General Support & Assistance STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS & ATHLETICS STUDENT EMPLOYMENT 11 Student Organizations & Activities............... 70 Membership 8 Student Employment ................................... 35 Constitutions, By-Laws or Policy Manual Student Employment Application Process Advisors Job Awards for the Academic Year Registration Summer Employment Active Status Wage Rates Probation & Suspension of Active Status Employment Eligibility Inactive Status Federal and State Tax Withholding Forms New Student Organizations Payroll Policies & Procedures Assembly Direct Deposit Club & Organization Fire Code Performance Awards Collection Boxes & Containers Nepotism Event Set-up & Support/Use of College Vehicles Reporting Injuries on the Job Facility Reservations Working Environment Food Service Requests Student Employment Related Discrimination and Scheduling of Activities, Events or Fundraisers Sexual Harassment Supply Purchases Grievances Against Supervisors Registered Parties Disciplinary Process Procedure for Approval of a Registered Party Appeals Check-in Station Falsification of Time Sheets Alcohol Policy Sanctions Community Standards Hazing Prohibited Michigan Hazing Law Student Government Association (SGA) CAMPUS SAFETY & WELLNESS SERVICES SGA Grants Grant Distribution Guidelines Greek Societies 9 Campus Safety ............................................ 41 Professional & Honor Societies Office Location & Telephone Co-Curricular Student Organizations Campus Safety Services Off-Campus Emergency Contact Information 12 Athletics ..................................................... 85 Calling 911 Intercollegiate Athletic Program Olivet College Building Addresses Eligibility to Participate in Intercollegiate Athletics Self-Protection Intramural Activities Sexual Assault Cheerleading Program Anonymous Incident Reporting ii Olivet College Student Handbook 2019-20 GENERAL INFORMATION & POLICIES 16 Discrimination & Harassment .................... 108 Equal Opportunity Policy 13 General Campus Information ....................... 88 Derogatory & Hate Language Policy Sexual Harassment Campus Mail Service Discrimination Overview Closing of College due to Inclement Weather Discriminatory Harassment Policy Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act Appeals of 1974 (FERPA) Identification Cards Lost & Found JUDICIAL AFFAIRS Olivet College Bookstore Return Policies Posting Policies & Procedures Selling, Soliciting and Canvassing 17 Judicial Policies & Procedures ................... 112 Guidelines for Fundraising Jurisdiction of the College Student Accounts, Account Balances Administration of Discipline & Financial Responsibility Student Rights Transportation Services Confidentiality Travel Policy for Faculty, Staff, HIPAA/FERPA Coaches & Students Confidentiality in Cases of Involuntary Administrative Withdrawal 14 Electronic Communication Confidentiality of Records & Technology Usage Policies ........................ 95 Procedures Pertaining to Anonymity Judicial Process A. Information Technology Resources Appeal Process Use Policy College Sanctions B. Internet Access & Email Usage Policy Non-Compliance with College Sanctions C. Electronic Information Access, Use Dishonesty & Security Policy Emergency Administrative Action D. Wireless Technology Usage Guidelines E. Use of Social Networks & Disseminating Information via Social Networks Policy APPENDIX F. Computer Usage Code of Ethics G. Web Publishing Policy A Olivet College Compact………………………………..119 15 Alcohol & Drug Policies.............................. 103 B Michigan Penal Code, Criminal Sexual Conduct..120 Consuming Alcohol or Furnishing Alcohol to Others Alcohol-Related Sanctions Alcohol Policy Judicial & Appeals Process Medical Amnesty Protocol Intoxication Prohibited on Campus Supplying Alcohol to Minors Illegal Drug Policy Medical Marijuana Tobacco Policy Effects of Alcohol & Drug Abuse Local Alcohol & Drug Addiction & Mental Health Resources iii Olivet College Student Handbook 2019-20 iv Olivet College Student Handbook 2019-20 Olivet College Student Handbook Rooted in the academic vision of Education for Individual and Social Responsibility and expressed more fully in the Olivet College Compact is the Olivet College Student Handbook, which is the college’s statement of expectations for student behavior. All students are expected to behave in a manner consistent with the Compact and are responsible for following the procedures and policies contained in this Handbook. Acknowledgement of College Policies. By registering for classes at Olivet College I acknowledge that the Academic Catalog and Student Handbook provide information on college policies regarding academic and behavior expectations for students and that I must abide by the policies and regulations contained in these documents. I further acknowledge that the college reserves the right to change the contents of the Academic Catalog and Student Handbook at any time during my course of study, including but not limited to policies, regulations, programs, courses and requirements. 1 / Guiding Principles & Policies Community Standards Overview The college’s academic vision of Education for Individual and Social Responsibility affects all aspects of a student’s life at Olivet College. Each student possesses certain individual rights, which deserve the respect and regard of others in all instances. Each student must similarly respect the rights of every other student and member of the college community. Olivet is committed to a pluralistic and interactive environment where differences are acknowledged and valued, and where all individuals are expected to observe certain behavioral guidelines meant to ensure and protect the rights of others. Learning to live and work with and next to others is an important part of the educational experience at the college. Olivet College Community Standards are articulated in order to foster the educational and personal growth of students and to fulfill the educational and social goals of the college’s vision. The standards address expectations of behavior, breaches of which may subject the student to disciplinary action under the enforcement procedures stipulated in the standards. Questions of interpretation or requests for further information regarding the standards should be referred to the Office of Student Engagement. Community Standards Bill of Rights These standards describe the expectations for conduct by students and their guests regardless of class status, place of residence, or group affiliation. The following rights articulate the standards by which Olivet College students are expected to conduct their lives: The right of free access to one’s room and suite facilities. The right to read, study and sleep