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Section A

HISTORY OF NEUMANN UNIVERSITY


PHILOSOPHY OF THE UNIVERSITY
Purpose
Objectives
Mission Statement


VISION STATEMENT


CORE VALUES


UNIVERSITY SEAL AND MOTTO
Veritas – Caritas

PHILOSOPHY

 

Section B


CAMPUS SAFETY SERVICES
Mission Statement
Emergencies & Reporting Incidents
ID Cards
Lost and Found
Personal Belongings
Escorts
Fire Alarms
University Closings or Delayed Openings
“Classes Cancelled”
“Delayed Opening”
Evening Classes


CAMPUS SAFETY POLICY


FIRE SAFETY POLICY


FIREWORKS POLICY


WEAPONS POLICY


HAZING POLICY


BICYCLES, SKATES, SKATEBOARDS POLICY


SLEDDING POLICY

 

 

Section C


WELLNESS AND HEALTH SERVICES POLICY: A CULTURE OF CARING
Health Services
Wellness Counseling Services

 

SERVICES/ACCOMMODATIONS FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES
Parking
Shuttle Buses
Ramps
Rest Rooms
Living and Learning Center Complex

 

HEALTH SERVICES


STUDENT HEALTH INSURANCE


HEALTH SERVICE POLICIES FOR VISITORS


HEALTH RECORD GENERAL POLICY STUDENTS & COMMUNICABLE DISEASES/IMMUNIZATIONS POLICY

Communicable Diseases: Immunizations
Education

 

HEALTH PROFESSIONS: PHYSICAL EXAMINATIONS


COUNSELING REFERRALS TO OUTSIDE AGENCIES


CAMPUS MINISTRY
Outreach Programs
Sacrament of Reconciliation
Eucharist
Bereavement Program

 

 

Section D


STUDENT CONDUCT
Student Conduct Policies


THE CODE OF CONDUCT
Incident Reports, Sanctions and the Disciplinary System
Official Warning
Probation
Suspension
Dismissal
Parent/Guardian/Family Notification
Fines
Withdrawal by Mutual Agreement
Interim Suspension/Dismissal
Restitution
Loss of Resident Status
Student Disciplinary Records
Administration of Sanctions


STUDENT JUDICIAL SYSTEM
The Judicial Board/Hearings

Procedures for Judicial Board Hearings
Appeals of Judicial Board Decisions

 


Section E

 

ALCOHOL AND ILLEGAL DRUG POLICY
State Law Regulation of Alcohol
Prohibition on Use of Illegal Drugs
Summaries of Major Health Risks
Alcohol
Marijuana
Cocaine and Crack
Barbiturates
Amphetamines


HARASSMENT POLICY AND PROCEDURES
A. Statement of Policy
B. Definitions and Examples
C. Student-Employee Interactions
D. Reporting
E. Resources
F. Investigations
G. Remedial Measures
H. Appeals
I. Retaliation
J. Cross References
K. Questions


SEX OFFENSES POLICY AND RECOMMENDED EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
Sex Offenses-Forcible
Sex Offenses-Nonforcible


ACADEMIC HONESTY
Acts of Academic Dishonesty
Sanctions for Academic Dishonesty


DECLARATION FOR RESPONSIBLE USE OF COMPUTING AND INFORMATION RESOURCES
General Declaration
Declaration of Computing and Information Rights and Responsibilities
User Ethic and Responsibilities
Detailed Policies, Practices and Procedures
ITR Request for Datatel Access Forms


SMOKING POLICY


GAMBLING POLICY


SOLICITATION POLICY

 

POSTING POLICY


BABYSITTING POLICY


LITTERING POLICY


PARKING/VEHICULAR SAFETY POLICY
Section 1. Philosophy
Section 2. General Regulations
Section 3. Vehicle Registration
Section 4. Parking Lot Guidelines
Section 5. Violations and Penalties
Section 6. Appeals
Section 7. Towing Policy
Section 8. University Liability


MISSING PERSONS POLICY
Procedures for Designation of A Confidential Contact
Notification Procedure
Campus Communications


STUDENT I.D. CARD POLICY

 

 

Section F

 

OFFICE OF STUDENT ACTIVITIES


STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS


LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS
Leadership Formation – The Institute for Student Leadership Formation
Student Leadership Awards
Student Life Awards
Student Activities Board Awards


STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION - BYLAWS

Article 1: General Responsibilities of Elected Board Members

Article 2: Responsibilities of SGB Officers and Members
Article 3: Qualifications
Article 4: Meetings
Article 5: Attendance
Article 6: Office Hours
Article 7: Committees
Article 8: Advisors
Article 9: Amendments to the Bylaws
Article 10: SGA Finances and Policies
Article 11: Clubs
Article 12: Enaction


RESIDENCE LIFE ADVISORY BOARD BYLAWS
Article 1. Purpose

Article 2. Qualifications
Article 3. Elections
Article 4. Responsibilities
Article 5. Advisor
Article 6. Vacancies
Article 7. Meetings
Article 8. Attendance
Article 9. Dismissal


STUDENT ACTIVITY CENTER
Knight’s Cafe
TV Lounge
Student Government Board/Student Activities Board Office
Information Bulletin Boards
University Store
Room Reservations


LIBRARY
Library Hours


USE OF HEALTH AND WELLNESS FACILITIES
Use of Bruder Athletic Facility and the Mirenda Center for Sport, Spirituality and Character
Development (CSSCD)


USE OF TENNIS COURTS


USE OF BRUDER ATHLETIC FIELDS
Guidelines


FITNESS AND WEIGHT ROOM
Fitness Center and Weight Room Rules and Regulations
Proper I.D.


CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER


NEUMANN UNIVERSITY CAMPUS TOUR GUIDES


INTRAMURAL SPORTS


NEUMANN POINTS
What Are Neumann Points?
How Do I Sign-Up?
Neumann Points Refund Policy


STUDENT LIFE POLITICAL ACTIVITY GUIDELINES
I. Introduction
II. General
III. Approval of Student Organizations

IV. Presentations
V. Candidates and Campaigning
VI. Use of University Facilities and Resources
VII. Fundraising
VIII. Posting Flyers
IX. General information

 

 

Section G


ACADEMIC ADVISING
Advising Center


CAREER DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
Experiential Education
Service Learning
Cooperative Education and Internships
Eligibility


UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT ACADEMIC GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE


GRADUATE STUDENT ACADEMIC GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE


ACADEMIC TRANSCRIPTS


FAMILY EDUCATION RIGHTS AND PRIVACY ACT OF 1974 (FERPA)


EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY


AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) POLICY


SERVICE ANIMAL POLICY
Requirements of Service Animals and their Partners/Handlers
Removal of a Service Animal
Grievances
Requirements for Faculty, Staff and Students


RETALIATION POLICY

 

 

Section H


INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS


ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT MANUAL(S)


STUDENT-ATHLETE ELIGIBILITY


STUDENT-ATHLETE DRUG EDUCATION, PREVENTION, REHABILITATION AND SCREENING
Purposes of the Drug Education, Prevention, Rehabilitation and Screening Policy
Educational Programs
Prohibited Drugs
Screening Process

Positive Results
Absence from Drug Test
Professional Counseling & Treatment
Re-testing Upon Positive Drug Test
Head Coaches
Confidentiality of Test Results
Applicability
Screening Process Approval


STUDENT ACTIVITIES AND PERFORMANCE STANDARDS FOR ATHLETIC AND STUDENT EVENTS


INJURED STUDENT-ATHLETES:


STUDENT-ATHLETE JUDICIAL VIOLATIONS:
In-Season Violations
Out-of-Season Violations


EQUIPMENT ISSUED TO STUDENT-ATHLETES:


ADMINISTRATION OF NEUMANN UNIVERSITY ATHLETIC CAMPS, CLINICS, AND SPECIAL EVENTS

 

 

Section I


RESIDENCE LIFE CONDUCT POLICIES
Housing Assignments & Preference Lists
Housing Placement Information
Occupancy/Breaks/Summer
Mid-Semester and Late Assignments
Waiting Lists
Check-In/Check/Out Procedures
Housing Deposits and Refunds
Resident Assistants
Personnel
Resident Students’ Responsibilities and Rights
Cleaning
Damages
Room Changes
Furniture/Study/Meeting Rooms
Cable TV
Kitchen Facilities
Laundry/Vending
Mail Services
Maintenance
Electrical Appliances
Right to Privacy
Telephones
Residence Life Security

Personnel
Security at Entrances
Campus Safety Programming for Residents
Security During Low-Occupancy Periods
Decorating Policy
Water Beds/Pools Policy
Water Guns/Balloons Policy
Keys/Doors/Lockouts
Open Flames Policy
Pets Policy
Quiet Hours Policy
Visitors Policy
Lofts
Personal Property
Meal Plan


HOUSING LOTTERY


OFF-CAMPUS HOUSING
University Closing or Delayed Openings
For cancellation of evening classes


RECORD RETENTION
Required Records


CODE OF CONDUCT RELATED TO STUDENT LOAN ACTIVITIES AND RELATED CONFLICTS
Prohibition on Revenue Sharing Arrangements
Gift Ban
Contracting Arrangements Prohibited
Prohibition on Borrower Choice
Prohibition on Offers of Funds for Private Loans
Ban on Staffing Assistance
Advisory Board Compensation

 

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