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♦ A A 4 * E* Ca ro l yn Ga r i son ♦ Music Library HB ♦ Campus Mail ♦ * ▼ T l CENTENARY COLLEGE jiil Shreveport, Louisiana 18 2 5 1994-1995 Student Handbook TABLE OF CONTENTS Smoking Policies 32 Sporting Restrictions 32 STUDENT SERVICES Disciplinary Actions: Alcohol 33 Civil Laws 33 Academic Petitions 3 Bookstore 3 Drug-free Schools and Communities Campus Convocations 3 Act 33 Career Development Center 3 Drugs 33 Failure to Cooperate 33 Chaplain of the College 4 Counseling - Academic 4 False Information 33 Fire Safety 33 Counseling - Personal 4 Dining Hall 5 Firearms, Explosives 33 Financial Aid 5 Hazing 34 Honor Code 34 Health and Counseling Services 5 ID Cards 6 Inappropriate Conduct 34 Library 6 Misuse of College Materials 34 Lost and Found 7 Misuse of Identification Materials 34 Misuse of Property 34 Mail 7 Obstruction of Proceedings or New Student Orientation 8 Registrar's Office 8 Activities 34 Organizations, Public Expression 34 Religious Activities 8 Security 8 Physical Abuse 34 Residential Rules 34 Student Activities and Intramurals 9 Sexual Assault 34 Student Life Office 9 Unauthorized Entry 35 Study Areas 9 Visitation 35 Student Union Building 9 Weapons 35 Unity (Service Learning) 10 Willson Lectures 10 Sexual Harassment 35 Due Process 37 POLICIES AND PROCEDURES Parking Regulations 41 Insuring Your Campus Safety 47 Crime Statistics Annual Report 51 Expectations 13 Shaping the Drug Free Campus: 51 Students' Rights, Freedoms Health Risks 52 and Responsibilities 13 Legislation 55 Access to Higher Education 14 Counseling Resources 60 Classroom 14 Sexual Abuse Resources 62 Student Records 14 Students' Rights and Records 62 Student Activities 15 Off-Campus Freedom 17 STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS Disciplinary Proceedings 17 Procedures for Establishing or Expectations and Regulations: 67 Modifying Expectations 19 New Organizations 67 General College Regulations: Membership and Rosters 67 Address Change 21 Finances and Fund Raising 68 Automobiles 21 Use of College Facilities 68 Computer Lab Use 21 Guests 68 Copyright and Compliance 22 Campus Organizations: Food Service 22 Athletic 69 ID Cards 22 Keys 23 (Intramural Sports, Dance Line, Varsity Athletics) Dance 69 Pets 23 Posters and Publicity 23 (Escaped Images) Departmental 69 Preparation Week 24 Residency Requirements 25 (Alpha Sigma Chi, Accounting Club, Math Club, Physical Education Major's Club, Physics Club, Residence Information and Regulations 26 Psychology Club, Pre-Law Club) ( Access, appliances, back doors, barbells, food, noise, Drama 70 visitation, dues & fines, closing, deposit, weapons, etc.) (Rivertowne Players, Alpha Psi Omega) Government 70 Government 70 (Hall Councils, Honor Court, SGA, Judicial (Hall Councils, Honor Court, SGA, Judicial Referral Board, College Committees) Referral Board, College Committees) Greek Life 71 Greek Life 71 Honorary 71 Honorary 71 (Alpha Chi, Alpha Epsilon Delta, Alpha Kappa (Alpha Chi, Alpha Epsilon Delta, Alpha Kappa Delta, Maroon Jackets, Omicron Delta Kappa, Delta, Maroon Jackets, Omicron Delta Kappa, Phi Eta Sigma, Phi Alpha Theta, Phi Beta Lambda, Phi Eta Sigma, Phi Alpha Theta, Phi Beta Lambda, Sigma Gamma Epsilon, Sigma Pi Sigma, Sigma Sigma Gamma Epsilon, Sigma Pi Sigma, Sigma Tau Delta) Tau Delta) Student Foundation 72 Student Foundation 72 Media 73 Media 73 (Conglomerate, Film Society, KSCL (Radio), (Conglomerate, Film Society, KSCL (Radio), Pandora, Yoncopin) Pandora, Yoncopin) Music 74 Music 74 (Camerata, Choir, Opera, Orchestra, Sigma Alpha (Camerata, Choir, Opera, Orchestra, Sigma Alpha Iota, Jazz Ensemble, Pep Band, Wind Ensemble) Iota, Jazz Ensemble, Pep Band, Wind Ensemble) Religious 75 Religious 75 Miscellaneous Miscellaneous Centenary Students for Diversity 76 Centenary Students for Diversity 76 Habitat for Humanity 76 Habitat for Humanity 76 Resident Assistants 76 Resident Assistants 76 Student Activities Board 76 Student Activities Board 76 ALMA MATER (Words by James Church Alvord) Where the sleepy, silver bayou Gleams among the pines. Watching o'er the throbbbing city Alma Mater shines. Chorus: Forward, forward Centenary - Time and tide may fail. But our hearts shall love thee ever — Centenary, Hail! Like a wave the mighty city Surges round thy feet. Guide it, train it, teach it wisdom, Alma Mater sweet. Chorus: Green the boughs that rustle round thee On thy stately crest; Greener is our mem’ry of thee -- Alma Mater blest. Chorus: ■? "67 A CENTENARY Jill COLLEGE Office of the President August 1994 Dear Centenary Student: It is my special pleasure to welcome you to Centenary College for the 1994- 1995 academic year. The beginning of a new year creates a sense of anticipation in each of us. I hope that you will find the days and months ahead both challeng¬ ing and rewarding. This student handbook has been carefully planned and prepared to help you when you face problems and uncertainties. The handbook is designed to inform you of the unique services, resources, opportunities and persons available on our campus. While you are a student here, I hope that you will contribute your own sugges¬ tions on how to make Centenary an even better college. Centenary exists for just one purpose-you, the student. The education of students is our central mission. So, I welcome your ideas about the ways we can increase the effectiveness of your college. A CENTENARY COLLEGE Jill August 1994 18 2 5 Student Government Association Dear Centenary Student: On behalf of the Centenary Student Government Association, I would like to welcome you to campus. We are delighted to receive you into our community and look forward to participating with you in the Centenary experience. The Student Government Association is your means of representation on cam¬ pus. More importantly, we are the students’ voice on campus. Whether you are a new or returning student, I encourage you to let your concerns be heard either di¬ rectly or through as SGA representative. Aside from addressing student concerns, the SGA also provides many opportu¬ nities for students to get involved on campus. Activities range from running for an elected office, participating in our committee system, media, and a variety of other organizations. I encourage you to become involved at centenary, ti is essential that the Centenary experience be enhanced by your talents and participation. If you are interested in becoming involved at Centenary, we would be more than happy to help. Our office is located on the first floor of the Moore Student Union Building (the SUB) and our phone number is 869-5290. Let us know how we can best help you impact the Centenary experience. If you have any questions or com¬ ments, please feel free to stop by our office. I am both honored and excited to welcome you to to Centenary College for what promises to be a dynamic year for Centenary students. Sincerely, Cory Mason IV, President Student Government Association Services * Academic petitions The faculty has established a procedure to act on the requests of students for ex¬ ception to, or waiver of academic regulations. Your advisor, the registrar or Office of the Provost can assist you. Students may not petition academic suspensions, en¬ rollment for more than 24 hours in any regular semester (12 hours during the sum¬ mer), more than 18 pass/fail hours and graduation with less than 124 hours or less than a 2.0 cumulative grade point average overall or in their major(s). * BOOKSTORE The Bookstore, located in the basement of Moore Student Center, has a variety of items ranging from textbooks and supplies to toiletries and novelty items. Any book in print may be special ordered. Personal checks up to $50.00 may be cashed with a service charge of twenty-five cents added. The Bookstore will accept VISA, American Express, MasterCard and Discover credit cards. Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday-Friday * Campus Convocations The college has set aside Thursdays from 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon as a time for the entire campus community to gather for special programs and lectures. Periodi¬ cally, these may be scheduled on Tuesday mornings (President's Convocation) or during the evening (Honors Convocation). On occasions these gatherings are aca¬ demic convocations resulting in formal processionals by faculty, staff and seniors. In coming freshpersons participate in the President's Convocation. Religious pro¬ grams can also be held during this time period. All students and staff are encour¬ aged to attend. In order to preserve this time for a gathering of the entire campus community, both faculty and Student Senate have designated that no other meetings should be scheduled at this hour unless there is no official College function planned. Addi¬ tional concerts and lectures are scheduled for other announced times throughout the semester. * CAREER DEVELOPMENT CENTER Located at 2910 Centenary Blvd., the Career Center offers a variety of opportu¬ nities for students and alumni. The Career Center contains a career library with books, magazines, pamphlets, tapes, and videos containing information on all as¬ pects of career development from selecting a major to plotting a job search. Grad¬ uate studies information, to include fellowship and scholarship opportunities, can be obtained at the Center. Career interest testing is available. SIGI PLUS, an in¬ teractive computer program, is available as an aid in examining values, interests, skills, selecting pathways, and searching for graduate schools. 3 Throughout the year the Career Center and the Student Life Office Staff mem¬ bers offer workshops regarding study skills, time management, resume writing, in¬ terview skills, graduate school selection, and job search skills. Employment ideas and opportunities are available: including part-time jobs, in¬ ternships, and full-time employment. The Career Center provides resume prepara¬ tion and placement file services for nominal fees. During the fall semester the Center sponsors a Career Fair and a Graduate/Professional School Fair to allow students a chance to meet and network with employers and recruiters. Students are encouraged to explore and participate in an internship. The on-the- job skills and insights students can gain provide an important link between class¬ room theory and real life practice. An internship can become a valuable opportu¬ nity to develop career contacts by establishing a professional network while still in school. Get a better focus on your future now. Stop by the Career Center or call them at 869 5042 - . * Chaplain Of The College The Chaplain of the College serves as a clergyperson to the campus community. He fills several of the pastoral roles of counseling, visitation in times of illness or other crisis, leadership in worship and various forms of religious education minis¬ try. If a student or staff member desires a clergyperson or worship service of his/ her own religious tradition or denomination, the chaplain will assist him/her in re¬ ferral. The chaplain welcomes opportunities to know and visit with students and staff, especially in instances of particular problems. He is on call at any time of specific need. * COUNSELING - ACADEMIC The Advisor is responsible for assisting students in all areas of academic life, such as assisting students with schedules and a degree plan which must be filed no later than the first semester of the junior year in the Office of the Registrar. At the time of admission to the College each student is assigned a faculty advisor who is available for advice in academic matters. * COUNSELING - PERSONAL Personal counseling is available from several sources on campus. The Campus Counselor, Dean of Student Life, Director of Career Development, Chaplain, and other members of the facultv and staff are available to assist students with short- * term needs and are able to refer individuals to community resources and facilities when necessary. 4