Student Handbook and Student Guide to Rights and Responsibilities 2004-2005

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STUDENT HANDBOOK
2004 • 2005
STUDENT GUIDE TO RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
LASALLE
UNIVERSITY
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Table of Contents
President's Welcome 2
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Division ofStudent Affairs Leadership Team Welcome 3
Part Student Handbook 5
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Undergraduate Academic Calendar 6
On-Campus Phone Numbers 7
Have a Question? 8
Student Organizations 14
University Resources 16
Division ofStudent Affairs 30
Some Other Lasallians to Know 32
Procedures for Dealing with Acts of Discrimination 35
Guidelines and Resources for Students Who Have
Been Subjected to Sexual Harassment 34
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Part II: Student Guide to Rights and Responsibilities 40
Part I: University Governance 41
Part II: Disciplinary Policies and Procedures 46
Part III: General Student Policies 55
Part IV: Student Press Policies 74
Part V: Residential Community Information and Standards 78
Index 87
1
OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT
Dear Student,
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All ofus at La Salle students, faculty, staff, and administrators are happy to have you as a member
ofour dynamic educational community. You will find in the La Salle community a deep respect for
each individual; it's a core value that has been passed down for over 300 years from Saint John
Baptist de La Salle, who founded the Christian Brothers in 17th-century France.
Because we care about you as a person, the University's environment is designed to engage you in
your own education, not only in the classroom but also in the wider La Salle world ofclubs,
organizations, sports, internships, community service, and your exploration ofthe city of
Philadelphia.
You will find a multitude ofopportunities to participate in the life ofLa Salle, to develop your
existing talents, and perhaps to discover new ones that were just waiting for the right opportunity to
develop.
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We feel confident that with your active involvement you will as our graduates have told us have
the skills to make a positive impact on the social, political, professional, and moral challenges of
contemporary society.
This handbook is a tool to help you connect and grow with the La Salle community. Keep it handy,
and use all the resources available to you.
With all best wishes and prayers as a member ofour Lasallian community,
Michael McGinniss, F.S.C.
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President
1900West OlneyAvenue • Philadelphia. Pennsylvania 1914
Phone: [phone] • Fax:[phone] • www.lasalle.edu
LASALLE
UNIVERSITY
DIVISION OF STUDENT AFFAIRS
Leadership Team
1900 West Olney Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19141-1199
215.951.1017
Fall Semester 2004
Dear Lasallian,
No factor plays a stronger role in student learning than the active involvement ofthe learner in the
educational enterprise. A student's surest routes to achieving active involvement flow from the
establishment and maintenance ofstrong, lasting, and positive associations with members ofthe faculty,
staff, and administration and with fellow students.
This book is your guide to establishing those associations.
We believe you will find in our Lasallian community, as we have, individuals and groups from and with
whom you will actively learn and whose learning you will enhance, as well. We welcome you, we look
forward to many years ofassociation, and we ask God and St. John Baptist de La Salle to bless and
guide you and all in our learning community.
Best regards,
Anna Melnyk Allen Charles F. Echelmeier, F.S.C.
Assistant Dean ofStudents Director, University Ministry & Service
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JeffHershherger Louis A. LamorteJr.
Director, AdministrativeServices Director, Career Services
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Lane B. Neubauer, Ph.D. Alan B. Wendell
Director, HealthServices Associate Dean ofStudents
JosephJ. Cicala, Ph.D.
Dean ofStudents

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Handbook
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2004-2005 Undergraduate Academic Calendar
August 23-26 Continuing Studies, Day and Graduate registration
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August 26 Freshman/Transfer move-in, 8 a.m.-noon
Opening Convocation
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August 28-29 Returning resident move-in
August 30 Fall semester classes begin
fM September 3 Last day for late registration and change of roster
September 6 Labor Day holiday
September 17 Last day for filing P/F option
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September 19 Academic Convocation
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November 1 Mid-semester grades due
November 2-4 Senior pre-registration for Spring
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November 5 Last day for withdrawal with 'W grade
LL. November 5-9 Junior pre-registration for Spring
November 11-15 Sophomore pre-registration for Spring
November 12-14 Freshman pre-registration for Spring
November 24-26 Undergraduate Thanksgiving holiday
November 24-27 Continuing Studies and Graduate Thanksgiving holiday
December 10-11 Continuing Studies, Day, and Graduate classes end
December 13-17 Continuing Studies, Day, and Graduate final examinations
December 17 Student Residences close at 6 p.m.
December 18 Supplementary examination date
December 22 Continuing Studies, Day, and Graduate grades due
January 11-14 Continuing Studies, Day, and Graduate registration
January 15 Student Residences open at 9:00 a.m.
January 17 Martin Luther King Jr. holiday
January 18 Continuing Studies, Day, and Graduate classes start
January 24 Last day for registration and change ofroster
February 4 Last day tor filing P/F option
March 7-11 Continuing Studies, Day, and Graduate mid-semester holiday
LH March 14 Mid-semester grades due
March 16-17 Charter Celebration Days
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March 25-28 Easter holidays
-— March 26 Continuing Studies and Graduate Easter holiday
\mT,J March 28 Continuing Studies and Graduate classes meet
f\l March 30-April 1 Junior pre-registration for Fall 2004
April 6-8 Sophomore pre-registration for Fall 2004
April 13-15 Freshman pre-registration for Fall 2004
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April 26-30 Day final examinations
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May 2-May 6 Continuing Studies and Graduate final examinations
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May 6 All residences close at 6 p.m.
gajBM&saatt^p May 9 Graduating students grades due
May 1 Spring semester grades due
May 14 Baccalaureate Liturgy
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May 15 Commencement Ceremony
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On-Campus Phone Numbers
(Dial 215.951 plus extension beloiv)
Department Extension Department Extension
Absences from Class or Exams See Instructor Intramurals 1556
Academic Advising See Dept. Chair Jobs:
Academic Affairs 1015 On-Campus (Work Study/Budget) 1070
Academic Discovery Program 1084 Off-Campus (Professional/
Academic Support Services Part-time/Summer) 1075
for Student Athletes 1521 Library:
Adding Course/Registrar's Office 1020 Circulation 1292
Administrative Services 1371 Inter-Library Loan 1287
Admissions Office 1500 On-Line Services 1287
Alcohol &. Other Drug Program 1357 Media Services 1295
Affirmative Action Officer Reference 1287
(Rose Lee Pauline) 1014 Liturgy &. Liturgical Ministries 1048
Alumni Office 1535 Lost &. Found
Art Gallery 1221 Administrative Services 1371
Athletic Department 1516 Mail
Audio-Visual Services: University Mailroom 1038
Library-Research & Video Borrowing 1295 Resident Student Mailroom 1371
Barber Shop 1229 Multicultural Education 1948
Brother Augustine Center (for commuter Multimedia Dist—ribution 1220
and off-campus students) 215.424.7570 Pass/Fail Option Registrar's Office 1020
Building Blocks Child Programming Center 5044
Development Center 1573 Provost Office 1015
BursarOffice 1055 Resumes
Business Office 1050 Consulting 1075
Campus Store 1395 Printing 1038
Career Services 1075 Room Reservations:
Catering 1419 Administrative Services 1371
Change ofName or Address/ Security and Safety 1310
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Registrar's Office 1020 Snow Numbers 1060 am
Collegian 1398 Day Division #105
Community Development 1916 Evening Division #2105
Commuter and Off-Campus Weather Emergency Information
Student Services 215.424.7. and Urgent Messages Hotline 1910
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Continuing Studies Program 1234 Student Affairs 1017
Counseling Center 1355 Student Health Center 1565
Experimental Education 1075 Student Organization Information 1669
Counseling Center 1355 Summer Sessions 1240
Dean ofStudents 1017 Transcripts - Registrar Office 1020
Disabled Student Concerns 1014 Tuition Payments - Bursar Office 1055
Disciplinary/Judicial Matters 1916 Tutoring 1084
Dropping Courses/Registrar's Office 1020 University Life 1374
Financial Aid 1070 University Ministry &. Service 1048/1804
Fitness Center 1556 University Advancement 1540
Food Services 1388 Volunteer Opportunities 1804
Gold Card Account Office 1578 or 1LSU WEXP 1387
Health Services 5157 Work Study Program 1070
Honors Program 1360
Housing 1370
Identification Cards 1578 or 1LSU
Intercollegiate Athletics 1516
International Education 1948
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Have Question?
Check below for the answer.
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Academic Advising Department Chairs
(See Some Other Lasallians to Know section)
Arts and Sciences
Ms. Julie Valenti, Assistant Dean
Ms. Linda Carlin, Assistant Dean
Administration Center 310A, Ext. 1042
www.lasalle.edu/academ/menul.htm
Business Administration
Ms. Susan Mudrick, Assistant Dean
College Hall 211, Ext. 1040
www.lasalle.edu/academ/sba
Nursing
Ms. Marylou Gies, Assistant Dean
Wister Hall Mezzanine, Ext. 1430
www.lasalle.edu/academ/nursing
Academic Clubs/Activities Department Chair
See Some Other Lasallians to Know Section on page 30
Academic Discovery Program Mr. Robert Miedel
Director ofAcademic Discovery Program
Olney Hall 310, Ext. 1084
www.lasalle.edu/academ/services/adp/adp.htm
Activities Mr. Christopher Kazmierczak
Associate Director ofUniversity Life
La Salle Union 307B, Ext. 5044
Mr. Steve Scaduto
Late Night La Salle
Programming Coordinator
La Salle Union 307B, Ext. 5165
www.lasalle.edu/students/dean/late-night-la-salle
Adding Courses Registrar's Office
Administration Center, Ext. 1020
www.lasalle.edu/admin/registrar
Alcohol and Other Drug Dr. Robert Chapman
(AODP) Program Coordinator, Alcohol and Other Drug Program
Brother Edward Conway, F.S.C.
Counseling Center, McShain Hall, Ext. 1357
[email protected]
www.lasalle.edu/~chapman
Basketball Tickets Mr. Bryan Trymbiski
Ticket Manager
Hayman Hall, Ext. 1999
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