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
COUNSELING REFERRALS TO OUTSIDE AGENCIES ........... 19
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 .............................................................. 34
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....................................................................... 40
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 & Information Rights & Responsibilities 45
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- 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.................................................... 121
Water Guns/Balloons Policy ................................................ 121
Keys/Doors/Lockouts ........................................................ 122
Open Flames Policy ....................................................... 122
Pets Policy .................................................................. 123
Quiet Hours Policy .............................................................. 123
Visitors Policy ................................................................. 123
Lofts .............................................................................. 125
Personal Property ........................................................ 125
Meal Plan .......................................................... 126
HOUSING LOTTERY ......................................................... 126
OFF-CAMPUS HOUSING ..................................... 127
University Closing or Delayed Openings ................................... 128
For cancellation of evening classes ........................................... 128
RECORD RETENTION ............................................ 128
Required Records ..................................................... 128
CODE OF CONDUCT RELATED TO STUDENT LOAN ACTIVITIES AND
RELATED CONFLICTS.................................. 129
Prohibition on Revenue Sharing Arrangements ........ 129
Gift Ban ........................................................... 129
Contracting Arrangements Prohibited .................................... 130
Prohibition on Borrower Choice ....................................... 130
Prohibition on Offers of Funds for Private Loans ........................... 131
Ban on Staffing Assistance ................................................... 131
Advisory Board Compensation ......................................... 131
