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St. Andrews Presbyterian College Student Handbook PDF

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me Saitiee 1994-199 The Saltire 1994-95 The Saltire is the cross in theform ofthe one on which St. Andrew suffered. It is borne on the banner of Scotland and is part of our school seaL As the medieval knight carried the Saltire on his shield to aid him in battle, this Saltire is for you to take into action at St Andrews Presbyterian College. The Saltire contains the essential information and guidelines you will need to follow as a part of the St Andrews community. Please read the handbook thoroughly, for you will be held responsiblefor its contents. Contents i CONTENTS ALMA MATER 1 CHAPTER INTRODUCTION 1: 2 Prefatory Note 2 A Word ofImportance 2 Statement ofPurpose ofthe College 3 The Ultimate Authority 3 Bylaws ofthe Board ofTrustees 4 Faculty Bylaws 4 CHAPTER JOINT STATEMENT ON RIGHTS 2: AND FREEDOMS OF STUDENTS 6 Preamble 6 I. Freedom ofAccess to Higher Education 7 II. In the Classroom 7 III. Student Records 8 IV. Student Affairs 9 V. Off-Campus Freedom ofStudents 12 VI. Procedural Standards in Disciplinary Proceedings 13 CHAPTER RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES 3: OF STUDENTS AND THE COLLEGE 17 St. Andrews Code ofResponsibility 17 Preamble 17 Honor System 18 Academic Responsibility 18 Academic and Disciplinary Records 19 Freedom ofExpression and Assembly 19 Media 20 TheSaltire 1994-95 11 Contents Personal Privacy and Safety 20 Alcoholic Beverages 21 Drugs 22 Firearms 22 Financial Responsibility 22 Disciplinary Action 22 CHAPTER STUDENT GOVERNMENT 4: 23 Student Government Leaders for 1994-95..... 23 Student Association Constitution 24 Bylaws ofthe Constitution ofthe Student Association 40 Bylaws ofthe Student Senate 65 CHAPTER STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS, 5: CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES 71 Guidelines for Chartering an Organization 12 Renewal ofCharters 72 Advisor 73 Financial Business 73 Chartered Organizations 75 Honor Organizations 75 Clubs and Organizations 76 CHAPTER COLLEGE REGULATIONS 6: 80 Community Code 80 Plagiarism. Paraphrasing and the Use of Quotations 82 Course Loads 84 Academic Probation 84 Eligibility Rule for Extracurricular Activities 85 Grade Appeal Procedure 85 TheSatire 199-1-95 Contents iii College Sexual Harassment Policy And Procedures 86 Policy Statement Concerning AIDS 91 Alcohol Policy 92 Drug Policy 102 North Carolina Drug Statutes 108 Prohibition ofWeapons and Fireworks 112 Convicted Felons 12 1 Selling and Soliciting 1 13 Lake Ansley Moore 1 13 Wheeled Conveyances Provisions and Regulations 14 , 1 Bonfires 118 "The Wall" 118 St. Andrews "Causewalk" 118 Posting Signs 18 1 Smoking/Non-Smoking Policy 19 1 CHAPTER 7: RESIDENTIAL LIFE 121 Off-Campus Residency 121 Residence Directors 122 Residence Assistant - "RA" 122 Suite Leaders 122 Specific Regulations Regarding Conduct In and Use ofResidence Halls 124 CHAPTER STUDENT LIFE OFFICE STAFF 8: AND SUPPORT SERVICES 137 Student Life Statement ofPurpose 137 Staff 140 Residential Life 141 Student Activities 141 Christian Service Organization 142 TheSaltire 1994-95 IV Contents Farrago 142 The Gathering Place 142 Career Sen-ices Center (CSC) 142 Career and Personal Counseling Center 143 PATHWAYS 144 Health Services 144 Rehabilitation Services 144 Campus Police 145 Student Life Committee ofthe Faculty 145 CHAPTER 9: ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES... 146 DeTamble Library 146 Computer Center 148 William H. Somerville Microcomputer Center 149 Financial Aid 149 Office ofthe Registrar/Associate Dean for Academic Affairs 150 Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act 150 CHAPTER COLLEGE SERVICES 10: 152 Dining Room 152 Snack Bars 152 Post Office (Campus) 152 BookStore 153 Cashiering Office 154 Physical Education and Recreation 154 CHAPTER 11: WHOM TO SEE FOR WHAT 159 INDEX 164 TheSaltire 1994-95 Digitized by the Internet Archive in 2012 with funding from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill http://www.archive.org/details/standrewspresbyt19941995 ALMA MATER ANDREWS HAIL, ST. Hailto thee, ourAlmaMater! Boldthybannerwa\'ing o'er us! Leteach loyalson anddaughter Proudlystandandraise the chorus: From OldScotia'sloftylands To Carolina'sgentleplain Now thynoble name St. Andrews, Evergloriousshallremain! HailSt. Andrews! On ourjourneys Thou hast brought us to each other: Outofstrangers, richlyforgedus Intosister, into brother. Challengedbyourseparate visions, Each so different, yetwe dare To embrace allourdivisions In afellowship ofcare. HailSt. Andrews! Springsofwisdom Andofjustice dailyfeedus. Fill uswith afi-esheningspirit Aswego where life may leadus. From thy lakeside'squietbeauty Help us everto maintain The serenityandduty Thatflowforth in liveshumane. Hail, allhailto thee, St. Andrews! May thycourage be unbending GuidedbyHismightyhand, whose Lovingmercyknowsno ending. With thysaltire raisedbefore us Crossofwhite andfieldofblue Weproclaim thyfaith victorious Andthvvision ever true! 2 Chapter 1 Introduction CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION Prefatory Note As the official handbook for St. Andrews Presbyterian College, the Satire contains valuable information pertaining to college policies and regulations, student rights and services, and out-of-the-classroom opportunities for in- dividual andcommunity growth. TheSaltireis intended as a helpful and essential guide to the structures and functions of the Student Association and the Student Life Office. Every member ofthe College community is expected to become familiar with the information contained in this handbook. Ifyou have questions or concerns about the document's contents, please direct them to the Dean of Students, the President of the Student Association, or the Student Life Committee. Questions concerning academic regulations should be directed to the Dean of the College, the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, or the Faculty Executive Committee. The following information on academic matters maybe found in the current St. Andrews Presbyterian College Catalog: degree requirements, majors and minors, registration, course descriptions, course load, academic probation and dismissal, residence requirements, withdrawal, transfer credits, summer school, correspondence study and international programs. A Word ofImportance All students should keep informed ofpolicy decisions made throughout the college year by the Educational Policy Committee and the Student Life Committee. These decisions, when approved by the faculty and the presi- dent ofthe college, may alter, qualify, or replace the regulations as stated in the Saltire Material in the Saltire is subject to change. The college is not responsible for hpographical errors, accidental omissions, or similar errors. TheSaltire 1994-95

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