Student Handbook 2020-21 What an exciting time to be at Albion College! Like generations of Albion graduates before you, you come here to make sense of the world, to find your path, and to acquire the knowledge and skills you will need to change the course of history for yourself and the many communities you will be part of throughout your life. Your generation—the next great generation—will be heralded as the generation who persevered through these challenging times, who kept their eye on the prize, who focused on climate change, on racism, on migration, and on justice. I am immensely impressed by all of you! Albion College is about three fundamental ideas: purpose, belonging and action. We believe that the core of a liberal arts education is—and must be—guiding students to find their purpose. We also believe that in order for you to find your true purpose, to learn with purpose, Albion must be a place where you feel you belong, and must be a place that belongs to you. Lastly, and perhaps most importantly, we believe in action. Action is itself a powerful teacher. While our commitment to purpose is internal, our actions are external and bring purpose to life. Action creates the change we want to see in our world. These three ideas are foundational to Albion. They animated the pioneers who first came west, animated the first Earth Day celebration televised by national media here at Albion, animated the commitments to Women’s Suffrage and the Civil Rights Movement here at Albion. Today, they animate the faculty who work with NASA, students who lead local projects and national initiatives, and staff who create the residential experience that grounds all that we do in community. I hope you will explore all the opportunities available and then create some of your own. Work as hard as you can in each of your classes and then spend some time thinking about how those classes inform each other. Learn to persuade your classmates, and then learn to be persuaded by them. Ask questions of everyone, and give your best ideas to those who ask your opinion. Use this document as one of many handbooks to help you get the greatest value from the time and resources you invest in Albion College. We are committed to your success, so take advantage of all we have to offer. In a few years, we will take pride in what you are doing as a force for public purpose—a force for good—around the world. Dr. Mathew Johnson President Albion College Student Handbook 2020/21 – 1 Foreword The purpose of the Albion College Student Handbook is twofold. It informs students of opportunities for involvement — with people, special programs, and issues — that are available at Albion College. It describes programs and services that will help increase the quality of every student’s educational experience. The handbook also informs the College community of many of the policies governing students while at Albion College. These policies express expectations of behavior, convey a respect for community, and provide for the protection of the rights of the individual. Each student or student group is held responsible for the policies and procedures of the College that are currently in effect or, from time to time, put into effect by the appropriate authorities of Albion College. Please be aware that the handbook (1) is not a complete statement of all policies, procedures, rules, and regulations of Albion College; and (2) that the College reserves the right to change any procedures, policies, programs, and so on, that appear in the Student Handbook. The College will give notice to students of changes within a reasonable amount of time. COVID-19 In the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, Albion College has established public health protocols to protect the College community, including students, faculty, and staff. These new policies and expectations are housed online at albion.edu/together-safely. To the best of our ability, the policies that apply directly to students will also be linked on the Albion College Student Handbook website at albion.edu/handbook. Students who violate Albion College public health protocols may be subject to action under the Student Code of Conduct in this Handbook. Please note that some of the resources and activities listed in this Handbook may not be available in the same extent or mode as normal. Community resources or businesses may not be accessible in person to students due to College public health protocols. Statement of Non-Discrimination Albion College is committed to a policy of equal opportunity and non-discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expression, age, or disability, as protected by law, in all educational programs and activities, admission of students, and conditions of employment. Albion College Student Handbook 2020/21 – 2 Contents I. Activities and Organizations .......................................................................................................... 5 Registration of Student Organizations - Recognized Organizations at a Glance - Student Government - Ecumenical and Interfaith Awareness Opportunities - Campus Media - Athletics - Music - Theatre Appendix I.A—Academic Eligibility Guidelines for Student-Athletes ............................................ 13 Appendix I.B—MIAA Sportsmanship and Conduct Policy ...........................................................15 II. Scholarships, Honors, and Awards ................................................................................................ 17 Albion College Academic Scholarships - Academic Achievement Awards - Leadership and Service Awards - Honors III. Academic Information .................................................................................................................. 20 General Guidelines for Academic Integrity and Responsibility - Specific Guidelines for Students - Responsibilities of the Faculty - Academic Status Appendix III.A—Acceptable Use Policy for Use of Information Technology Resources ............ 30 IV. Campus Services and Resources ....................................................................................................33 Ferguson Student, Technology, and Administrative Services Building - Kellogg Center - Albion 1Card - Student Development - Residential Life - Campus Communications - Dining and Hospitality Services - Campus Programs and Organizations - Campus Safety - Counseling Services - Oaklawn Medical Group and Express Care - Anna Howard Shaw Women’s Center - Intercultural Affairs - Chaplain - Financial Aid - Student Employment - Academic Skills Center - Learning Support Center - Career and Internship Center - Off-Campus Programs - Information Technology - Library Services - Bookstore - Recreation - Washington Gardner Fitness Center - Whitehouse Nature Center - Facilities Operations Appendix IV.A—Space Usage and Reservation Policy ................................................................. 49 Appendix IV.B—Kellogg Center Operating Guidelines ................................................................ 50 Appendix IV.C—Science Complex Use Policy ................................................................................52 Appendix IV.D—Communication Guidelines for Print and Electronic Media ........................... 54 Appendix IV.E—Student Travel and Van Usage Policies ...............................................................55 Appendix IV.F—Campus Safety and Security .............................................................................. 58 Appendix IV.G—Whom to See About What................................................................................... 66 V. Procedures ..................................................................................................................................... 68 Use of Campus Quadrangle - Rallies and Demonstrations - Student Handbook Verification Statement - Provision of Personal Status and Emergency Contact Information - Leave of Absence - Withdrawal from College - Readmission - Student Records - Past Due College Debts - Refunds - Emergency Student Loans - General Appeal Procedure Appendix V.A—Privacy Rights Policy ............................................................................................72 VI. The Student Conduct Process ........................................................................................................76 Overview of the Student Conduct Process - Administrative Hearing - Judicial Board Hearing - Rewind Program VII. Policies and Expectations ............................................................................................................. 88 Basic Principles of Responsibility - Albion College Diversity Statement - Expectations for Behavior of Individuals and Groups - Residential Life Expectations - Liability Disclaimer Appendix VII.A—Alcohol and Drugs on the Albion College Campus .............................................114 Appendix VII. B—Albion CollegeTitle IX Policy ..............................................................................119 VIII. Community Resources and Activities ......................................................................................... 131 Transportation - Stores and Services Albion College Student Handbook 2020/21 – 3 Important Telephone Numbers On-Campus Telephone Numbers When dialing from a campus phone use the 4-digit extension. In the campus telephone numbers listed below, the 4-digit extension is the last 4 digits of the number listed. Campus