HISTORY OF NEUMANN UNIVERSITY ......................................... 1
IDENTITY ................................................................................... 3
MISSION .................................................................................... 3
VISION STATEMENT ................................................................... 3
CORE VALUES ........................................................................... 3
UNIVERSITY SEAL AND MOTTO .......................................................................4
Veritas – Caritas ................................................................................. 4
PHILOSOPHY ......................................................................................... 5
CAMPUS SAFETY SERVICES ....................................................................5
Mission Statement ............................................................................ 5
Emergencies & Reporting Incidents ......................................................... 6
ID Cards .......................................................................... 6
Lost and Found ............................................................................... 6
Personal Belongings .................................................................... 6
Escorts ....................................................................... 7
Fire Alarms ..................................................................... 7
University Closings or Delayed Openings .................................... 7
“Classes Cancelled” ........................................................... 7
“Delayed Opening” ................................................................ 7
Evening Classes .......................................................................... 8
CAMPUS SAFETY POLICY ................................................................8
FIRE SAFETY POLICY ................................................................................8
FIREWORKS POLICY ....................................................................9
WEAPONS POLICY ........................................................................................9
HAZING POLICY ............................................................................................9
BICYCLES, SKATES, SKATEBOARDS POLICY....................................................................10
SLEDDING POLICY ................................................................................11
WELLNESS AND HEALTH SERVICES POLICY: A CULTURE OF CARING ........... 11
Health Services ........................................................................ 11
Wellness Counseling Services ................................................................... 11
SERVICES/ACCOMMODATIONS FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES ..............13
Parking ................................................................................... 15
Shuttle Buses ............................................................................... 15
Ramps ......................................................................................... 15
Rest Rooms ................................................................................. 15
Living and Learning Center Complex .................................................... 15
HEALTH SERVICES ..............................................................................16
STUDENT HEALTH INSURANCE ...................................................................16
HEALTH SERVICE POLICIES FOR VISITORS..........................................16
HEALTH RECORD GENERAL POLICY STUDENTS AND COMMUNICABLE
DISEASES/IMMUNIZATIONS POLICY .....................................................16
Communicable Diseases: Immunizations ............................................ 17
Education ....................................................................................... 18
HEALTH PROFESSIONS: PHYSICAL EXAMINATIONS ..................................... 18
CAMPUS MINISTRY ...................................................................19
Outreach Programs.................................................................. 19
Sacrament of Reconciliation ............................................................ 20
Eucharist ................................................................................ 20
Bereavement Program ................................................................................. 20
STUDENT CONDUCT ........................................................................................20
Student Conduct Policies ........................................................................ 22
THE CODE OF CONDUCT ................................................................................23
Incident Reports, Sanctions and the Disciplinary System ........................... 24
Official Warning ............................................................................. 24
Probation .......................................................................................... 24
Suspension ...................................................................................... 25
Dismissal .......................................................................................... 25
Parent/Guardian/Family Notification ......................................................... 25
Fines ................................................................................................ 25
Withdrawal by Mutual Agreement ....................................................... 25
Interim Suspension/Dismissal ................................................................. 25
Restitution ....................................................................................... 26
Loss of Resident Status .............................................................................. 26
Student Disciplinary Records .................................................................... 26
Administration of Sanctions ........................................................................... 26
STUDENT JUDICIAL SYSTEM...................................................................... 26
The Judicial Board/Hearings ................................................................ 27
Procedures for Judicial Board Hearings ........................................................ 28
Appeals of Judicial Board Decisions ......................................................... 29
ALCOHOL AND ILLEGAL DRUG POLICY .........................................................29
State Law Regulation of Alcohol ................................................................. 30
Prohibition on Use of Illegal Drugs ............................................................. 31
Summaries of Major Health Risks ................................................................. 33
Alcohol ........................................................................................ 34
Marijuana ............................................................................................ 34
Cocaine and Crack ................................................................................ 34
Barbiturates ............................................................................................ 34
Amphetamines ......................................................................................... 35
HARASSMENT POLICY AND PROCEDURES .................................................35
A. Statement of Policy .............................................................................. 36
B. Definitions and Examples ....................................................................... 36
C. Student-Employee Interactions ................................................................. 37
D. Reporting ................................................................................................... 38
E. Resources ............................................................................................... 38
F. Investigations ...................................................................................... 39
G. Remedial Measures .............................................................................. 39
H. Appeals................................................................................................ 40
I. Retaliation ............................................................................................. 40
J. Cross References ................................................................................. 40
K. Questions ................................................................................................. 41
SEX OFFENSES POLICY AND RECOMMENDED EMERGENCY PROCEDURES ....41
Sex Offenses-Forcible .................................................................................. 41
Sex Offenses-Nonforcible .............................................................................. 41
ACADEMIC HONESTY .....................................................................................42
Acts of Academic Dishonesty ............................................................................ 43
Sanctions for Academic Dishonesty ................................................................ 44
DECLARATION FOR RESPONSIBLE USE OF COMPUTING AND INFORMATION
RESOURCES ..................................................................................................45
General Declaration ................................................................................... 45
Declaration of Computing and Information Rights and Responsibilities .................. 46
User Ethic and Responsibilities .................................................................. 47
Detailed Policies, Practices and Procedures ...................................................... 48
ITR Request for Datatel Access Forms .......................................................... 48
SMOKING POLICY ..........................................................................................50
GAMBLING POLICY................................................................................ 50
SOLICITATION POLICY ................................................................................51
POSTING POLICY ........................................................................................51
BABYSITTING POLICY ........................................................................................52
LITTERING POLICY ........................................................................................52
PARKING/VEHICULAR SAFETY POLICY .........................................................52
Section 1. Philosophy................................................................................ 52
Section 2. General Regulations ........................................................................ 53
Section 3. Vehicle Registration........................................................................ 53
Section 4. Parking Lot Guidelines ...................................................................... 54
Section 5. Violations and Penalties ..................................................................... 55
Section 6. Appeals ............................................................................................ 55
Section 7. Towing Policy .................................................................................. 55
Section 8. University Liability ........................................................................ 55
MISSING PERSONS POLICY .................................................................55
Procedures for Designation of A Confidential Contact ......................................... 55
Notification Procedure ................................................................................. 56
Campus Communications ........................................................................... 56
STUDENT I.D. CARD POLICY....................................................................... 56
OFFICE OF STUDENT ACTIVITIES ...................................................................57
STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS ..............................................................................57
LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS ...............................................................................58
Leadership Formation – The Institute for Student Leadership Formation ................. 58
Student Leadership Awards ......................................................................... 58
Student Life Awards ........................................................................... 58
Student Activities Board Awards .................................................................. 58
STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION - BYLAWS .....................................59
Article 1: General Responsibilities of Elected Board Members ................................ 59
Article 2: Responsibilities of SGB Officers and Members .............................. 59
Article 3: Qualifications ........................................................................ 64
Article 4: Meetings ......................................................................... 64
Article 5: Attendance ............................................................................... 65
Article 6: Office Hours ............................................................................. 65
Article 7: Committees ............................................................................. 65
Article 8: Advisors .................................................................................... 66
Article 9: Amendments to the Bylaws .............................................................. 67
Article 10: SGA Finances and Policies ............................................................ 67
Article 11: Clubs .............................................................................................. 69
Article 12: Enaction ........................................................................................ 70
RESIDENCE LIFE ADVISORY BOARD BYLAWS....................................................71
Article 1. Purpose ............................................................................................. 71
Article 2. Qualifications ..................................................................................... 71
Article 3. Elections ...................................................................................... 71
Article 4. Responsibilities ............................................................................ 71
Article 5. Advisor.......................................................................................... 72
Article 6. Vacancies ...................................................................................... 72
Article 7. Meetings ....................................................................................... 72
Article 8. Attendance .................................................................................... 72
Article 9. Dismissal ....................................................................................... 72
STUDENT ACTIVITY CENTER ..........................................................................72
Knight’s Cafe .............................................................................................. 72
TV Lounge ................................................................................................... 73
Student Government Board/Student Activities Board Office .................................. 73
Information Bulletin Boards ................................................................................... 73
University Store ........................................................................................... 73
Room Reservations ............................................................................................. 73
LIBRARY .......................................................................................... 73
Library Hours ............................................................................................ 74
USE OF HEALTH AND WELLNESS FACILITIES ..................................................74
Use of Bruder Athletic Facility and the Center for Sport, Spirituality and Character
Development (CSSCD) ...................................................................... 74
USE OF TENNIS COURTS ...................................................................74
USE OF BRUDER ATHLETIC FIELDS ..................................................................75
Guidelines ............................................................................................ 76
FITNESS AND WEIGHT ROOM .........................................................................77
Fitness Center and Weight Room Rules and Regulations .................................... 77
Proper I.D. .................................................................................................. 77
CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER ......................................................................77
NEUMANN UNIVERSITY CAMPUS TOUR GUIDES ...........................................78
INTRAMURAL SPORTS ......................................................................................78
NEUMANN POINTS .........................................................................................78
What Are Neumann Points? ..................................................................... 78
How Do I Sign-Up? .................................................................................... 78
Neumann Points Refund Policy ............................................................ 78
STUDENT LIFE POLITICAL ACTIVITY GUIDELINES................................. 78
I. Introduction ..................................................................................... 78
II. General ........................................................................................ 79
III. Approval of Student Organizations ................................................... 79
IV. Presentations ..................................................................................... 79
V. Candidates and Campaigning .......................................................... 80
VI. Use of University Facilities and Resources ....................................... 80
VII. Fundraising ................................................................................... 80
VIII. Posting Flyers ............................................................................... 81
IX. General information ................................................................... 81
ACADEMIC ADVISING ..............................................................................81
Advising Center ...................................................................................... 81
CAREER DEVELOPMENT OFFICE ...............................................................81
Experiential Education .............................................................................. 82
Service Learning ....................................................................................... 82
Cooperative Education and Internships ........................................................ 83
Eligibility ..................................................................................................... 83
UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT ACADEMIC GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE...............83
GRADUATE STUDENT ACADEMIC GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE ..................84
ACADEMIC TRANSCRIPTS........................................................84
FAMILY EDUCATION RIGHTS AND PRIVACY ACT OF 1974 (FERPA) ............85
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY .............................86
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) POLICY ...............................93
SERVICE ANIMAL POLICY ...................................................................95
Requirements of Service Animals and their Partners/Handlers ................................. 95
Removal of a Service Animal ................................................................... 96
Grievances .................................................................................................. 96
Requirements for Faculty, Staff and Students .............................................. 96
RETALIATION POLICY ...............................................................................99
INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS ..................................................................99
ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT MANUAL(S) ..........................................................100
ACADEMIC PROBATION (SATISFACTORY ACADEMIC PROGRESS
QUANTITATIVE STANDARDS FOR UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS) ...............101
STUDENT-ATHLETE DRUG EDUCATION, PREVENTION, REHABILITATION
AND SCREENING ..............................................................................................101
Purposes of the Drug Education, Prevention, Rehabilitation and Screening Policy .... 103
Educational Programs ................................................................................. 104
Prohibited Drugs ............................................................................................. 104
Screening Process ........................................................................................... 105
Positive Results ................................................................................. 105
Absence from Drug Test ...................................................................... 106
Professional Counseling & Treatment .......................................................... 107
Re-testing Upon Positive Drug Test ............................................................ 107
Head Coaches............................................................................................. 107
Confidentiality of Test Results ..................................................... 107
Applicability ......................................................................................... 107
Screening Process Approval .................................................................... 108
STUDENT ACTIVITIES AND PERFORMANCE STANDARDS FOR ATHLETIC
AND STUDENT EVENTS .......................................................................108
INJURED STUDENT-ATHLETES: ..............................................................109
STUDENT-ATHLETE JUDICIAL VIOLATIONS: ............................................109
In-Season Violations ................................................................................ 110
Out-of-Season Violations ........................................................................ 110
EQUIPMENT ISSUED TO STUDENT-ATHLETES: ............................................110
ADMINISTRATION OF NEUMANN UNIVERSITY ATHLETIC CAMPS, CLINICS,
AND SPECIAL EVENTS ............................................................................111
RESIDENCE LIFE CONDUCT POLICIES ..............................................................112
Housing Assignments & Preference Lists ..................................................... 113
Housing Placement Information .................................................................. 113
Occupancy/Breaks/Summer ........................................................................... 113
Mid-Semester and Late Assignments ............................................................ 114
Waiting Lists .............................................................................................. 114
Check-In/Check/Out Procedures ................................................................. 115
Housing Deposits and Refunds .................................................................. 115
Resident Assistants .................................................................................. 116
Personnel ........................................................................................... 116
Resident Students’ Responsibilities and Rights ................................................ 117
Cleaning .................................................................................................... 117
Damages ..................................................................................................... 117
Room Changes ................................................................................ 117
Furniture/Study/Meeting Rooms .................................................................. 118
Cable TV ............................................................................................ 119
Kitchen Facilities ................................................................................ 119
Laundry/Vending ...................................................................................... 119
Mail Services ................................................................................ 119
Maintenance ........................................................................................... 119
Electrical Appliances ................................................................ 119
Right to Privacy ................................................................................... 120
Telephones ............................................................................................ 120
Residence Life Security ........................................................................ 120
Personnel ......................................................................................... 120
Security at Entrances .............................................................................. 120
Campus Safety Programming for Residents ............................................ 121
Security During Low-Occupancy Periods ................................................. 121
Decorating Policy ................................................................................... 121
Water Beds/Pools Policy........................................................................... 122
Water Guns/Balloons Policy .................................................................. 122
Keys/Doors/Lockouts ............................................................................. 122
Open Flames Policy ............................................................................ 123
Pets Policy ........................................................................................... 123
Quiet Hours Policy ................................................................................ 123
Visitors Policy ................................................................................... 124
Lofts .............................................................................................. 126
Personal Property ...................................................................................... 126
Meal Plan ............................................................................................... 126
HOUSING LOTTERY ..................................................................................127
OFF-CAMPUS HOUSING ...........................................................................127
University Closing or Delayed Openings ....................................................... 128
For cancellation of evening classes .............................................................. 129
SOCIAL NETWORKING POLICY................................................................ 129
Social Networking Rules ......................................................................... 130
Social Networking Guidelines ................................................................ 131
RECORD RETENTION ....................................................................................132
Required Records ............................................................................ 132
CODE OF CONDUCT RELATED TO STUDENT LOAN ACTIVITIES AND
RELATED CONFLICTS............................................................................... 132
Prohibition on Revenue Sharing Arrangements ........................................... 132
Gift Ban ........................................................................................... 133
Contracting Arrangements Prohibited ................................................ 133
Prohibition on Borrower Choice ........................................................... 134
Prohibition on Offers of Funds for Private Loans ........................................ 134
Ban on Staffing Assistance ....................................................................... 134
Advisory Board Compensation .......................................................................................... 134
