Student Handbook for 2012-2013
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PART 1: Guiding Principles & Policies (p. 1)Download Part 1 ONLY
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FAMILY EDUCATIONAL RIGHTS and PRIVACY ACT (FERPA) of 1974 (p. 1)
- Access to Records (p. 1)
- Procedures for Challenge (p. 2)
- Disciplinary Records (p. 2)
- Directory Information (p. 2)
- Notification of Rights Under FERPA for Postsecondary Institutions (p. 3)
- Guest Access to Student Education Record (p. 3)
STUDENT RIGHT TO KNOW ACT (p. 4)
EASTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY’S CORE VALUES (p. 4)
- Civic Responsibility and Civility (p. 4)
- Dignity and Diversity (p. 4)
- Excellence and Innovation (p. 5)
- Opportunity and Access (p. 5)
- Shared Governance and Collaboration (p. 5)
- Student Success (p. 5)
KEY UNIVERSITY POLICIES (p. 5)
- Alcoholic Beverages on Campus, Consumption and Serving (p. 5)
- Bulletin Boards and Posting Places (p. 10)
- Drug Free Workplace Act (p. 13)
- Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Statement (p. 13)
- Sexual Harassment Policy (p. 15)
- Smoke Free Policy (p. 18)
- Tailgating Policy (p. 19)
- Veterans Non-Discrimination Statement (p. 20)
- Deadly Weapons and Dangerous Materials/Instruments on Campus Policy (p. 21)
STUDENT COMPLAINTS – GENERAL PROCESS (p. 23)
- Academic Affairs Area (p. 23)
- Financial Affairs Area (p. 24)
- Enrollment Management/Marketing & University Relations Area (p. 24)
- Student Affairs Area (p. 24)
- Other University Offices (p. 24)
PART 2: Academic Information (p. 25)Download Part 2 ONLY
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ACADEMIC FREEDOM (p. 25)
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY (p. 25)
- Purpose (p. 25)
- Policy Background (p. 25)
ACADEMIC STANDARDS (p. 26)
- Good Academic Standing (p. 26)
- Minimum Academic Standards (p. 26)
- First-Time Freshmen Mid-Term Grade Review Process (p. 27)
ATTENDANCE POLICY (p. 27)
- First Day of Class Attendance (p. 28)
CATALOG (p. 28)
CLASSIFICATION OF STUDENTS (p. 28)
ENROLLMENT AND CLASS SCHEDULE (p. 29)
- Academic Load (p. 29)
- Academic Load and Financial Aid (p. 29)
- Class Schedule Changes (p. 29)
GRADE APPEAL (p. 30)
GRADING (p. 31)
- Purposes of Grading (p. 31)
- Principles of Grading (p. 31)
- Letter Grades (p. 31)
- In Progress (p. 32)
- Incomplete (p. 33)
GRADE CHANGE (p. 33)
GRADUATION (p. 33)
- Application for Graduation (p. 33)
SATISFACTORY ACADEMIC PROGRESS (p. 34)
SCHEDULE CHANGES (p. 34)
- Adding Courses (p. 34)
- Dropping a Class - 1st Week of Class (p. 34)
- Late Registration (p. 34)
STUDY ABROAD PROGRAMS (p. 34)
SYLLABUS POLICY (p. 35)
- Elements for a Complete Syllabus (p. 35)
WITHDRAWING FROM CLASS/CLASSES (p. 35)
- Withdrawing from a Class - 2nd Week through 10th Week (p. 35)
- Withdrawing from a Class - after the 10th Week (p. 35)
- Withdrawal Deadlines for Partial Semester and Summer Classes (p. 36)
WITHDRAWAL FROM THE UNIVERSITY (p. 36)
- Dining Services Refund for Students Withdrawing from the University (p. 36)
- Housing Refund for Students Withdrawing from the University (p. 37)
PART 3: Student Assistance & Support (p. 40)Download Part 3 ONLY
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OFFICE OF FINANCIAL AFFAIRS AND TREASURER (p. 40)
- Financial Obligations of the Student (p. 40)
- Refund Policy (p. 40)
- Barnes & Noble at EKU Bookstore (p. 41)
- Colonel 1 Card Office (p. 42)
- Dining Services (p. 43)
DIVISION OF STUDENT AFFAIRS (p. 44)
- Campus Recreation (p. 44)
- Career Services (p. 45)
- Community Service and Student Engagement (p. 46)
- Counseling Center (p. 47)
- Greek Life (p. 48)
- Meditation Chapel (p. 49)
- Multicultural Student Affairs (p. 50)
- Student Health Services (p. 51)
- Student Health Promotion and Education (p. 51)
- Student Involvement and Leadership (p. 52)
- Student Assistance & Intervention Team (SAIT) (p. 53)
- University Housing (p. 56)
OTHER STUDENT SERVICES (p. 57)
- Admissions (p. 57)
- The International Alumni Association (p. 57)
- Computer and Related Resources (p. 58)
- EKU Police (p. 59)
- Financial Aid (p. 60)
- First Year Programs (p. 66)
- NOVA Program (TRIO Student Support Services (p. 67)
- Parking and Transportation Services (p. 67)
- Office of Services for Individuals with Disabilities (p. 68)
- Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic (p. 69)
- Student Outreach and Transition Office (SOTO) (p. 70)
- Student Publications (p. 70)
PART 4: Student Rights & Responsibilities (p. 72)Download Part 4 ONLY
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EKU STUDENT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES (p. 72)
- Mission Statement (p. 72)
- What students can expect of our office (p. 72)
- What we expect of students (p. 72)
GENERAL REGULATIONS CONCERNING STUDENT BEHAVIOR (p. 73)
- Part 1: Offenses - General Regulations Concerning Student Behavior (p. 73)
- Part 2: Hearing Bodies (p. 74)
- Part 3: Procedures in Student Conduct Cases (p. 75)
- Part 4: Sanctions (p. 78)
- Part 5: Standard Sanctions Relating to Alcohol and Controlled Substances (p. 80)
- Part 6: Standard Sanctions Relating to Visitation Privileges (p. 82)
- Part 7: Standard Sanctions Relating to Computer Violations (p. 83)
- Part 8: Standard Sanctions Relating to Fire Safety and Smoking Violations (p. 83)
- Part 9: Appeal of Disciplinary Sanctions (p. 85)
- Part 10: Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure (p. 85)
SEXUAL MISCONDUCT (p. 92)
- Process and Procedures (p. 93)
- Process - Sexual Misconduct Cases (p. 93)
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's) (p. 95)