Stetson University Student Handbook, Connections, 2006-2007

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CAMPUS LIFE HANDBOOK & CALENDAR
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Gift ofthe Dean's Office
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STETSON
UNIVERSITY
DeLand, Florida
Cover designed by
Daniel Quinn
Class of2007
StetsonUniversity
ETSON UNIVERSITY!
Itismypleasuretowelcomeyoutothe123rdyearofclassesatStetsonUniversity. The
upcomingyearwillbeanexcitingone. Itwillheayearofsuccessesandchallengesbutitwill
beanexperiencethatwillhelpshapetherestofourlives.
Tonewstudents, I welcomeyoutoyournewhome. AtStetsonyouareenteringan
ever-changingcampusthatseekstosupportyourendeavors. Iencourageyoutogetinvolved
oncampus.TherearenumerousstudentorganizationsthatStetsonhastoofferandIurgeyou
toexploreeachoftheseopportunities. Theuniversitysettingisaplacewhereyoucanmake
adifferencewhilediscoveringwhatitisthatmakesyoutick,focusonacademicsbutalsotake
timetoenjoylifeoutsideoftheclassroomanddiscovereverythingStetsonhastooffer.
Toreturningstudents,welcomeback. Youarealreadyonthepathtoshapingyourown
future and the futureofthe university, continue on thatpath. I encourage eachofyou to
befriend a first-year and support them throughout the year. And remember, you are all
makinganimportantimpactonthecourseoftheuniversityandforthat,Stetsonisabetter
place.
Andtothosewhoaregraduating,congratulations,youhavenearlymadeittotheend
ofyour time atStetson. Your impression on this universityhasbeenprofound and we will
sorelymiss the graduates ofthe Classof2007. Ihope that asyouwalkacross the stage at
graduation you are proud ofwhat you have accomplished here. As you begin this year,
rememberyoustillhavetimetoshapethelegacyyouleavebehind. EmbraceallthatStetson
hastoofferyou.Takewhatyouhavelearnedinandoutoftheclassroomandcarrythatwith
you intoyourfuture. Andfinally,gooutandexploretheworldandneverforgetthatthere
arepeoplewhoareproudofyouhereatStetson.
SoaswebeginthisacademicyearIsaywelcomeandIlookforwardtotheopportunity
togettoknowyou.
WillStoetzer
President
StudentGovernmentAssociation
Stetson is a community committed tofacilitatingyour intellectual, social, physical
and spiritual development. Please take advantage of the variety of opportunities for
challengeandgrowththatareofferedtoyou.
"Connections"isanofficialpublicationoftheUniversity. Itisdesignedtohelpyou
become aware of the opportunities available for personal development as well as the
policies and procedures governing student life. Academic programs, policies and
requirementsareexplainedingreaterdetailintheStetsonUniversityBulletin.
We are glad you are here. We hope Stetson will be a betterplace because ofyour
presence.
Sincerely,
[/ JamesR. Beasley
SeniorVicePresident
andChiefOperatingOfficer
Stetson UniversityisanEqualOpportunityinstitutionthatadmitsstudentsofanyrace, color, sex,
nationalandethnicorigintoalltherights, privileges,programs, andactivitiesgenerallyaccordedor
madeavailabletostudentsattheUniversity. Itdoesnotdiscriminateonthebasisofrace,age,color,
sexualorientation,nationalandethnicoriginordisabilityinadministrationofitseducationalpolicies,
admissionpolicies, scholarshipandloanprograms, athleticandotherschool-administeredprograms,
orintherecruitmentandemploymentofitsfacultyaridstaff.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
WELCOME
1
QUICKREFERENCE 2
THESTETSONCOMMUNITY 5
EducationalMission 5
ValuesandVision 5
HeritageandCharacter 5
UniversityValuesCouncil 6
CommitmenttoDiversity 6
PRIDE,TRADITIONS, andHATTERMAGIC 7
ALMAMATER 8
PRESIDENTSSTAFF 9
UNIVERSITYPOLICIES 10
oAlcoholPolicy 10
OConsensualRelationsPolicy 16
oEducationalRecordsPolicy 17
oGrievanceProceduresforFacultyandStaff 22
oGrievanceProceduresforStudentEmployment 27
oHazingPolicy 28
oHousingPolicy 28
oIllicitDrugsPolicy 29
oPublicityandPostingPolicy 29
oRoleofStudentsinUniversityGovernance Policy 31
oSexualAssaultPolicyandProcedures 32
oSexualHarassmentPolicyandProcedures 34
oSmokingPolicy 35
oSolicitationPolicy 36
oStudentPublicationsPolicy 37
oVehicleRegistrationandParkingPolicy 37
ACADEMICPOLICIESANDRESOURCES 38
oAcademicPolicies .38
aAcademicHonors 38
aAcademicLoad 38
nAcademicRecords 38
dAcademicStanding 38
oAcademicWarning 38
oAcademicSuspension 38
oReadmissionAfterSuspension 39
oAcademicDismissal 39
oAdministrationandAppeals 39
nAttendance 39
aChangeofMajororMinor 39
aChangeofRegistration (Drop/Add) 39
DegreeRequirements 40
Examinations 40
Forgivenessof"F"Grade 40
GradingGrievanceProcedures 40
DGrievanceProceduresConcerningOtherAcademicPolicies 41
DHonorSystem 41
DInterpretationofGrades 42
Mid-TermGradeReport 43
Pass/FailCredit 43
dRe-entry 43
UndergraduateAcademicWithdrawals 43
DUndergraduateandGraduateMedicalWithdrawals 44
oAcademicResources 45
aAcademicResourceCenter 45
Ddu-PontLibrary 45
DCenterforFirst-YearStudies 46
InformationTechnology 46
aOrientation(FOCUS) 50
CAMPUSLIFESTAFF 51
CAMPUSLIFEPOLICIESANDRESOURCES 52
OCareerServices 52
oChaplain'sOffice 52
oCounselingCenter 52
oCrossCulturalCenter 52
oGreekLife 53
oHealthServices 53
oHollisCenter 54
oIntramuralSports 55
oJudicialAffairs 55
oReligiousActivities 56
oResidentialLife 56
DResidentialLifeProgramPhilosophy 57
oStudentActivities 65
aCouncilforStudentActivities (CSA) 65
aFamilyWeekend 66
aHomecoming (StetsonWeekend) 66
ServicetoOurCommunity 66
oBonnerScholarandLeaderProgram 66
oCAUSE 66
oGreenfeather 67
oIntotheStreets (ITS) 67
DStudentGovernmentAssociation (SGA) 67
DStudentOrganizations 67
oRequirementsforStudentOrganizations 67
oRegisteredStudentOrganizations 69
ADDITIONALSTUDENTRESOURCES 70
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oArtist Lectures 70
oBookStoreandCheckCashing 70
oDiningService 70
oFinancialAid 71
OIntercollegiateAthletics 71
OInternationalProgramsandServices 72
oPostOffice 72
oPrintShop 72
oPublicSafetyandTraffic 73
oRegistrarOffice 73
oStudentAccounts 73
oStudentI.D.Card 74
STUDENTCODEOFCONDUCT 75
oPreamble 75
oArticleI: Definitions 75
oArticleII: ProscribedConduct 76
oArticle III:JudicialPolicies 81
oArticle IV: StudentJudicialCouncil 85
oArticleV: Appeals 85
oArticleVI: StandardofEvidence 86
oArticleVII: DisciplinaryFilesandRecords 86
CALENDAR 88
ACADEMICCALENDAR 189
TheUniversityreservestherighttoalteroramendthesepoliciesfromtimetotime.Anychangeswill
he considered CO he included hy reference into thisdocumentand will constituteasupplement to
thesepolicies.
THE STETSON COMMUNITY
I.EducationalMission
Our mission at Stetson University is to provide an excellent education in a creative
communitywhere learningandvaluesmeet, andtofosterinstudentsthequalitiesofmind
and heart that will prepare them to reach theirfull potential as informed citizens oflocal
communitiesandtheworld.
AtStetson,theartofteachingispracticedthroughprogramssolidlygroundedinatradition
ofliberal learningthatstimulatecritical thinking, imaginative inquiry, creativeexpression,
and lively intellectual debate. The art oflearning is enhanced through small interactive
classes, close student-faculty alliances, and collaborative approaches that provide the
foundationforrewardingcareersand advancedstudy inselectivegraduate andprofessional
programs. Weembracediversemethodologiestofostereffectivecommunication,information
and technologicalliteracy, and aestheticappreciation. Weencourage thedevelopmentof
informedconvictions,independentjudgment,andlifelongcommitmentstolearningthatare
characteristicfeaturesoftheenlightenedcitizen. Inbringingtogetherlearningandvalues,
theUniversityencouragesallofitsmemberstodemonstratepersonalintegrity;todevelopan
appreciation for the spiritual dimension of life; to embrace leadership in an increasingly
complex, interdependent, andtechnologicalworld;andtocommittoactiveformsofsocial
responsibility.
II.ValuesandVision
From itsfounding, StetsonUniversityhas affirmed the importanceofspiritual life and the
questfortruth initseducationalmission. TheUniversitymotto, ProDeoetVeritate ("For
God and Truth"), is a symbol ofthis commitment, and it expresses ourdetermination to
integratethepursuitofaliberaleducationwiththesearchformeaninginourlivesandinour
communities. Charteredasanindependentandcomprehensiveuniversity,Stetsonhashad
an historical relationship with the Christian community and the Baptist denominations.
Thatrelationshiphasshapedourcommitmenttobuildaninclusivecommunity. Today,the
Universityincludespersonsfromdiversereligious,ethnic,cultural,economic,andintellectual
backgrounds. ItisthusfromvaryingperspectivesthatmembersoftheUniversitycommunity
havejoinedtogethertoaffirmcollectively:
*thecentralityofknowledge,examinedideas,andindependentjudgmentinthe
lifeofaneducatedperson;
*theinherentdignity,worth,andequalityofallpersons;
*theimportanceofcommunityinhumanlife;
*theroleofreligiousandspiritualquestsformeaninginhumanexperience;
*thevalueofdiversepersonsanddifferingideasinaneducationalcommunity;
*theresponsibilitywesharetoworktowardsocialjustice;
*thenecessityfordecisionstobeguidedbyethicsandsocialresponsibility;and
*theobligationofindividualsandcommunitiestoactasresponsiblestewardsof
thenaturalenvironment.
Inourcurriculumandco-curricularactivities,then,weaimtoinfuseliberaleducationwith
the values of religious and spiritual life, ethical decision-making, human diversity and
commonality,genderequity,communityservice,andenvironmentalresponsibility. Weaspire
todevelopdistinctive,innovative,andinterdisciplinaryundergraduateandgraduateprograms
that are centered on vigorous intellectual inquiry, informed by these values, increasingly
globalinperspective,andworthyoflocalandnationalrecognition.
HI.HeritageandCharacter
Florida'sfirstprivateuniversity,StetsonUniversitywasfoundedin1883byHenryA.DeLand,
a New York philanthropist, as DeLand Academy. In 1887, the Legislature ofthe State of
Floridaenacted the CharterofDeLand Universityas an independent institutionofhigher
learning. The University's name was changed in 1889 to honor John B. Stetson, the
nationallyknownhatmanufacturerwhogavegenerouslyofhistimeandmeanstoadvance
thequalityandreputationofthe institution,andwhoserved,withMr. DeLandandothers,
asafoundingtrusteeoftheUniversity. ThefirstcharterstatedtheobjectoftheUniversity
shouldhe"topromotethegeneralinterestsofeducation,andtoqualifyitsstudentstoengage
inthe learnedprofessionsorotheremploymentsofsociety, andtodischargehonorablyand
usefullythevariousdutiesoflife."Stetson'sfirstpresident,Dr.JohnF.Forbes,clearlydescribed
the commitment to teaching that has been a hallmark of the University throughout its
history:
"Buildings, libraries and apparatus are good and give added—power, but thevitalcontactof
students with a vigorous and stimulating mind and heart this is the sine qua nonofa
successfuleducation....Themostimportantthingistofindmenandwomenoflargeheart
and mind, apt to teach andfull ofenthusia—sm and stimulatingpower.... todevelop in the
studentthehabitofindependentjudgment ofinvestigatingstatementsandprinciplesfor
oneself,andthusforoneselfdiscovertheirtruthorfalsity."
Today,StetsonUniversityisanon-sectarian,comprehensive,privateuniversitycomposedof
individually strong undergraduate programs invarious colleges and schools, and a selected
groupofacademicallydistinctivegraduate,professional,andcontinuingeducationprograms.
Weseekacademicallytalentedindividualswithleadershippotentialandrecordsofpersonal
growth and community service. We promote and support scholarly and creative activity
amongstudents,faculty,andstaffasameanstoenhancelearning,teaching,andprofessional
development,andasacontributiontothebroaderbaseofknowledge.
IV. TheUniversityValuesCouncil
Stetson University centers its academic, campus life, and service programs on a rigorous
examinationofthevaluesthatsupportmeaningfullives.TheUniversityValuesCouncilwas
createdin1998toleadthiscampusconversationaboutvaluesandcommitmenttoactionin
keyareas.Councilmembersincludethechairsofsevenstrategiccouncilswhohaveplanning
responsibilityfor the commitments identified in the University'sstatement of"Values and
Vision":
*TheCommunityServiceCouncil
*TheDiversityCouncil
*TheEnvironmentalResponsibilityCouncil
*TheEthicalDecision-MakingCouncil
*TheGenderEquityCouncil
*TheReligiousandSpiritualLifeCouncil
*TheHealthandWellnessCouncil
EachoftheseCouncilsdrawonand inturnsupportStetson'sacademicprograms,andeach
welcomestheparticipationofallstudents,faculty,andstaffwhohaveanactiveinterestinan
examinationofvaluesinacademicstudyandthroughpersonalorinstitutionalpractices.The
PresidentoftheUniversityservesaschairoftheCouncil. Foradditional informationabout
the ValuesCouncil, itssevenconstituentcouncils, related academicprograms, andcunent
initiatives, contact Mary Anne Rogers, Executive Director of Public Relations and
Communications, and Values Council Coordinator, in Public Relations and
Communications.
V. CommitmenttoDiversity
Stetson is dedicated to creating and enriching an inclusive community that reflects an
awareness and appreciation of the contributions of the different traditions reflected in a
pluralistic society. The Stetsoncommunity iscommitted to instilling the valuesofethical
decision-making, global awareness, environmental awareness, community service and civic
responsibility. Hence,webelieveinthevalueofclassequity,genderequityandraceequity
andvigorouslystrivetoachieveanenvironmentthatcreatesandsustainsthesevalues.
Asauniversity,therefore,Stetsonrecognizesthatwomenandmenofdiverseracial,ethnic,
religious, cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds are fundamental to the process of
education. Forthisreason, the University'sdiversityplanarticulatestheUniversity'sbelief
thatdiversity is integral toeducation. Specifically, Stetsonstrives toexpress the following
commitments:
* tocreateandfosteradiversecommunitythatappreciates,encourages,andprotectsall
ofitsmembers
* toestablishanenvironmentinwhichallmembersparticipateintheintellectual,
spiritual,andsociallifeoftheinstitutionaswellasinitsdecision-makingprocess
* toprovidecontactwithadiversegroupofstudents,faculty,andstaff,aswellasfoster
anintellectual
* experiencethatrecognizes,understands,andesteemsthedistinctivecontributionsof
thesediversegroups
* toencourageourstudentstobebecomewell-informed,responsible,andpositiveworld
citizenswhohaveanappreciationandcapacitytorelatetopeopleofdifferingcultures
* toregularlyinvestigatethestatus,success,and/orshortcomingsofoureffortsandto
maketheseresultspublic
PRIDE, TRADITIONS AND HATTERMAGIC
Muchofcollege life isbuiltaround traditions-thehistoryofyesterday is linked to today.
Universitytraditionshelpdevelopasenseofloyaltythroughtheyears.Whenyoureturnto
campus as alumni, some thingswillhaveremained thesame. StetsonUniversity isrich in
history, andnowitwillbeapartofyourhistory, too.Joinin-becomeapartoftheproud
heritageandaddalittle"HatterMagic"toyourlife.
Florida'sFirstPrivateUniversity,StetsonUniversitymeasuresitsqualityintangibleways
• NotonlywasStetsonthefirstprivateuniversityestablishedinFlorida(1883),butithad
thestatesfirst:
-Business,law,andmusicschools;
-PrivateuniversityPhiBetaKappachapter;
-College-levelModelSenateprogram,aprototypeformanyothers;
-Federaldocumentdepository(established 1887);
-Collegenewspaper,TheStetsonReporter,foundedin1887;
-Collegiatetheatricalcompany,StoverTheatre,whichisalsotheSouthsoldest;
-Firstengineeringschool,althoughlaterclosed;
-FirstContinuingEducationProgram.
• TheStetsonUniversityCollegeofLawisthefirstandonlylawschooltowinallfive
nationalmocktrialteamcompetitionsinoneacademicyear.
• TheCollegeofLawwasrankedintheU.S.NewsandWorldReport"2004Best
GraduateSchools"surveyafirstinthenationfortrialadvocacytraining.
• ThenewStetsonUniversityCenteratCelebration,openedinSeptemberof2001,
isOsceolaCounty'sfirstuniversitycampus.
• StetsonranksfourthamongtheSouth'stopregionaluniversitiesinthe2004U.S.
NewsandWorldReportnationalsurvey,"America'sBestColleges,"andislisted
favorablyinallmajornationalcollegeguides.
• Stetson'sstudent-facultyratiois 11 to 1,oneofthelowestinthenation.
• Stetson'sathleticmilestonesincludethefollowing:firstFloridauniversitytoearn
1,000victoriesinitsmen'sbasketballprogram;firstintercollegiatebaseballgamevs.
RollinsCollege in 1895;firstintercollegiatefootballgamevs.FloridaAgricultural
College (UniversityofFlorida) in1901 (won6-0);firstintercollegiatemen's
basketballgamevs.FloridaSouthernin1913 (won30-16);andfirstintercollegiate
women'sbasketballgamevs.RollinsCollegein 1906 (won39-16).
• TheGillespieMuseumofMinerals,recommendedinallmajortourismguides,has
oneofthelargestprivatemineralcollectionsintheworldandthelargestinthe
Southeast(morethan25,000specimens).
• TheRolandGeorgeInvestmentsProgram, inwhichstudentsinvestarealportfolioof
morethan$2.8million, isoneofthefirstandmostdistinctiveinthenation.For
threeconsecutiveyears,Georgestudentshavecapturedtophonorsinthenational
investmentcompetitionRISE(RedefiningInvestmentStrategyEducation).
• TheduPont-BallLibrary,withmorethan300,000publicationsinstateandfederal
documentholdings,hasoneofthenation'smostcomprehensivedataarchives.
• Stetson'scorecampuswasdesignatedaNationalHistoricDistrictin 1991.
• MorethanhalfofStetson'sstudentsareinvolvedinactivecommunityservice,and
StetsonstudentshavebeenrecognizedforvolunteerleadershipbytheStateofFlorida
andbyFloridaLeadermagazine.
• TheRussianStudiesProgram,withitsowncenter,ranksastheSouth'smost
comprehensiveandoneofthenation'sbest.
• Stetson'sCommunitySchooloftheArtsChildren'sChoirisrankedasoneofthe
nation'sbest,andhasbeenchosentwiceto"leadtheworld"duringthePBSWorld's
LargestConcert.
WhatisaHatter?
Theunlikelycombinationofafamoushatmanufacturerandauniversityproducedanovel
nickname for Stetson University. The athletic teams are called "Hatters," reflecting the
university'sassociationwithJohnB. Stetson,makerofthewell-knownStetsonhats. Itall
beganin1883whenHenryDeLandfoundedtheDeLandAcademy.Threeyearslater,after
a disastrous freeze affecting the citrus industry left DeLand in financial distress, Stetson,
whohadawinterhomeinDeLand,becameinterestedintheschool.AtDeLand'srequest,
Stetson was made chairman ofthe Board ofTrustees in 1889 and the university was re-
named inhishonor. StetsonUniversityfielded thefirstfootball team in Florida in 1901.
Thename"Hatter"wasusedthenandisstillinusetoday.
TheStetsonColors
The official Stetsoncolors are a rich darkgreen (PMS 342) and white, representing the
treesandorange blossomsprevalent intheCentralFlorida area. Whiterepresentspurity,
andgreen,significantgrowth.Atthefirstcommencementin 1893,thestagewasdecorated
in green and white. These colors also were used first at the beginning ofintercollegiate
athletics inFlorida.NewspaperaccountsofthefirstFloridacollegefootballgame in 1901
toldofStetsonfanswavingtheircolorsofgreenandwhite as theycheered theirteamto
victory.
TheVictoryBellatHollisCenter
AVictory Bell, made inAarau, Switzerland,bringsnewvitalityand traditions tostudent
lifeatStetsonUniversity. Hanginginafreestanding43.5-footbelltoweronthewestside
ofHollisCenter,thebronze,C-tonedVictoryBellweighs575pounds,measures30inches
in diameter at its base, and is 29.5 inches high. It is inscribed with the quotation:
"VICTORY COMES FROM DOING—YOUR BEST." Student groups ring the bell to
announcevictoriesimportanttothem bothinathleticandintellectualcompetitions.
ALMA MATER
DearAlmaMater,smileuponthychildren!
Gladlywegreetthee,altogetherlovely;
Peacebewithinthyclassichallsandtemples,
Hail,AlmaMaterdear!
Hailtotheheroeswhohavegonebeforeus,
Youngmenandmaidens,filledwithtruedevotion!
Brightistheirglory,fadelessandundying,
Hailtoourheroesgone!
Hailtoourclassmates,boundbytiesne'er'broken;
Hereonceagainwepledgeourvowsoffriendship;
Braveheartsandtrueheartssoundaloudandchorus,
Longliveourcomradesdear!
DearAlmaMater,tenderlythychildren
Gather,andbringtotheegracioussalutations;
Comrades,yourvoicesliftonceagaininchorus;
Hail,AlmaMaterdear!