St. Andrews Presbyterian College Student Handbook

178 Pages·1994·7.9 MB·English

by  St. Andrews Presbyterian College

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1994-199

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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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!
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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.
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