Student Handbook 2001 · 56 The Knapsack The Student Handbook of Presbyterian College Table of Contents Academic Calendar..... Inside Front Cover

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The Knapsack

The Student Handbookof Presbyterian College

Table of Contents

Academic Calendar ................................. Inside Front Cover

Whom to Contact ............................................................. 57

Services .............................................................................. 61

Academic Regulations and Policies .................................. 68

Student Life Regulations and Policies............................... 81

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WHOM TO CONTACT

TOPIC CONTACT EXT.

Academic Affairs Faculty Advisor or —Dr. David Gillespie ....................................... 8234

Academic Computing Dr. Bill Yarborough ....................................... 8414

Accounts Ms. Renee Suber-Kinard .............................. 8209

Admissions Mr. Dana Paul ............................................... 8229Mr Daniel Stansberry ................................... 8257

Alumni Office Mr. Randy Randall ....................................... 8284

Appeals Board Dr. Richard Baker ......................................... 8340

Athletics Ms. Valerie Sheley ........................................ 8242

Bookstore Ms. Judy Weaver ........................................... 8493

Business Manager Mr. Morris Galloway .................................... 8204

Cable TV Mr. Doug Wallace ......................................... 8312

Canteen Mr. Jim Halcombe ........................................ 8491

Career Services Ms. Martha Anne Green or ......................... 8379Ms. Andrea Long .......................................... 8380

Celtic Cross Dr. Bob Smith ............................................... 8268

Chaplain Dr. Greg Henley ........................................... 8475

Class Attendance Professor of Individual Classes

Computer Labs Richardson Hall ............................................ 8215Jacobs Hall .................................................... 8351Harrington-Peachtree Center ...................... TBA

Cultural Events Ms. Laura Shealy .......................................... 8292Student Life Mr. Joe Nixon ............................................... 8275Drama/Theater Ms. Lesley Preston ........................................ 8318

Box Office ..................................................... 8524

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Employment/Financial Aid Ms. Judi Gillespie ......................................... 8287

Class Excuses/Absences Academic Affairs Office in H-P ................... 8219

Food Services Mr. Jim Halcombe ........................................ 8398

Gender Issues Ms. Martha Anne Green .............................. 8379

Greek/Social Contact Mr. Marc Shook ............................................ 8276Mr. Robbie Timms (IFC President) ....................... Box 51287Ms. Anne Sullivan (Panhellenic President) ..................... Box 51261

Alpha Sigma Phi .......................................... 7075Alpha Delta Phi ........................................... 8914Kappa Alpha ................................................. 8562Pi Kappa Alpha ............................................ 8961Pi Kappa Phi ................................................. 8077Sigma Nu ...................................................... 8091Sigma Sigma Sigma ...................................... 8607Theta Chi ..................................................... 8956Zeta Theta Alpha ......................................... 8879

Health Sciences Dr. Jim Stidham ............................................ 8449

Health Services Reynolds Health CenterMs. Angela Carroll ....................................... 8400 or beeper .......................................... 390-0416

Housing Mr. Marc Shook ............................................ 8276

Intramurals Mr. Roland Bullard ....................................... 8485

Judicial Council Ms. Julie Roach ................................... Box 51153

Laundry Mrs. Deloria Burriss ...................................... 8277

Library Front Desk .................................................... 8299Dr. Douglas Anderson .................................. 8295

Lost and Found Public Safety Office ...................................... 8301

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Mail Services Mail Room/Springs Center .......................... 8500

Menu Line Dining Hall ................................................... 8399

Military (ROTC) LTC John J. Trankovich, Jr. ......................... 8480

Multicultural Student Dr. Bob Bryant or ......................................... 8348Concerns Committee Ms. Shelia Hill .............................................. 8458

Music Dr. Porter Stokes .......................................... 8471

News Services Mr. Steve Owens .......................................... 8285

Notary Public Business Office .............................................. 8207Public Safety Office ...................................... 8301Financial Aid ................................................ 8288Registrar’s Office ........................................... 8220Springs Campus Center ................................ 8484

Off CampusEmployment Opps. Career Services .................................... 8379/8380

Parking/Vehicles Lt. Col. Lawrence P. Mulhall ....................... 8301

Personal Counseling Counseling .................................................... 8378

Publications The Blue Stocking ........................................ 8488Figs & Thistles .............................................. 8139PaC SaC ....................................................... 8489Radio PC....................................................... 8335

Public Relations Mr. Steve Owens .......................................... 8285

Public Safety Lt. Col. Lawrence P. Mulhall ....................... 8301For Emergencies ............................................ 3949

Registrar’s Office Ms. Ethel Aldridge ....................................... 8220

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Resident Directors Bailey Hall:Mr. Brian Richie ........................................... 8551

Belk Hall:Ms. Cary Ann Mayton ................................. 8506

Carol International House:Ms. Susan Masson ........................................ 3705

Clinton Hall:Ms. Anna Beale ............................................ 8511

Georgia Hall:Mr. Roland Bullard ....................................... 8550

Barron and Grotnes:Ms. April Weldon ......................................... 8521

Smyth Hall:Ms. Rachael Sloan ........................................ 8729

Weekend Pager .......................... 1-800-402-1163

SGA Mr. Mitchell Spearman (President) .............. 8490

Springs Center Front Desk .................................................... 8487Mr. Roland Bullard ....................................... 8486Ms. Heather Chestnut .................................. 8484

Study Abroad Ms. Susan Masson ........................................ 8219

SUB SUB Office ................................................... 8502

SVS Ms. Shelia Hill .............................................. 8458

Telephones Administrative Services ............................... 8218

Theater Tickets Box Office ..................................................... 8317

Withdrawals Student Life Office ....................................... 8378 or Academic Affairs Office ......................... 8234

Writing Center Neville Hall 206 ........................................... 7083

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ServicesPresbyterian College offers avenues through which students may

receive answers or guidance for any type of problem or concern:

Vice President for Academic AffairsThe Academic Vice President and his staff are available to discuss with students matters related to

academic performance such as the selection of a major field of study, summer school work, transfer ofcredit, and preparation for graduate study. This office is the focal point for matters related to academicperformance and the academic program.

Faculty AdvisorEach student is assigned a faculty advisor who is available to assist in planning courses of study, to advise

on how to study and to generally aid the student in academic and personal matters. The faculty advisorshould be contacted at the onset of a problem or crisis so that guidance can be obtained before a problembecomes critical.

Students should enjoy a close personal association with their faculty advisor. Even though the advisorwill assist the student in planning a course of study, it is the responsibility of the individual student to besure that all academic requirements are fulfilled.

Vice President for Student LifeMatters relating to life outside of the classroom including student life, wellness, activities and organiza-

tions are major concerns of the Vice President for Student Life and the Associate Deans of Students. Thesestaff members are available to assist students with personal and interpersonal concerns. They also providea variety of programming which serves to enhance total growth and development of students at Presbyte-rian College. The offices of the Vice President for Student Life and the Associate Deans of Students arelocated on second floor of Douglas House.

The ChaplainThe College Chaplain is available to students who have concerns with their religious faith or problems

of a personal nature. The Chaplain conducts on-campus religious programs and advises and assists studentreligious groups with their activities and programs. The Chaplain’s office is located on the second floor ofDouglas House.

Career ServicesA career decision reflects who you are as a person. The career path chosen may be a major vehicle for

self-expression, personal fulfillment, self-esteem, and self-discovery. Choosing the right path is thereforevery important. Good decision-making involves defining goals, assessing personal strengths and values,gathering information, and learning various strategies that will enable you to achieve your goals. To assistyou with this process, the Office of Career Services at Presbyterian College offers services and programsavailable to students and alumni. The office maintains a listing of off-campus employment opportunitiesto assist Presbyterian College students in locating permanent and part-time employment. The Office ofCareer Services is located on the second floor of Douglas House.

Residence Life and HousingResidence Life is a very important aspect of the collegiate environment. The Director of Residence Life

and the entire housing staff is dedicated to making PC’s residence halls a comfortable place to “live andlearn.” Each residence hall has a Resident Director (RD) and several Resident Assistants (RA) to assiststudents. All students are encouraged to seek the assistance of their RA and RD when they have questions

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about the college, concerns with their living environment, are unable to resolve a conflict with theirroommate or floor mate(s), or need someone to talk to about a personal concern.

All students must fill out a Room Inventory Sheet. Students are encouraged to lock their room doorsand report any unusual behavior to their RA or the Public Safety Office. See the Residence Hall Contractfor detailed policies.

Telephone ServicesPresbyterian College provides a working telephone jack in all residence hall rooms as part of the room

rent fee. Students are encouraged to purchase their own telephone instruments to plug into the College’ssystem. If students want telephone service, they must use the College’s system. They may not orderadditional telephone lines directly from Southern Bell to be installed on College property.

The College’s phones do not permit direct long-distance dialing. Students wishing to make long-dis-tance calls should obtain their own telephone credit cards from the long-distance carrier of their choiceusing their home telephone number to establish credit if needed, or apply for a dorm long distance serviceoption. Students should not share credit card numbers.

Significant savings in credit card calling fees are available to students who sign up for the dorm longdistance service option.

Questions about the College telephone service should be directed to the Office of AdministrativeServices, ext. 8218.

Acceptable Computer Use PolicyAccess to and use of computer system accounts at Presbyterian College is limited to the faculty, staff,

and students of the College. Others may be granted access for good cause from time to time at the discre-tion of the Director of Administrative Services.

Acceptable uses of PC’s computer systems and networks include study, research, teaching, and relatedactivities (including administrative work). Incidental personal use is permitted, so long as it does not interferewith the College’s educational or administrative uses, which always take precedence.

Those using college computers or networks may not attempt to gain access (log in) to another person’saccount, nor may they attempt to read someone else’s mail or files, unless the owner publishes the file (e.g., ona World Wide Web home page). Sharing your account with another person is prohibited. Do not give yourpassword to anyone.

System managers disable accounts without prior notice if there is evidence of account sharing or of anattempt to violate system, mail, or network security. Concurrent logins from different sites will be taken asprima facie evidence of account sharing or an attempted break in.

Employees who access the College’s administrative computer records should assume the informationcontained in those records is confidential, to be accessed and used only as needed to perform their job duties.For student records, the privacy policies are outlined in The Knapsack section entitled “The Family Educa-tional Rights and Privacy Act of 1974.”

Mail which employees send from College accounts to College-managed lists or discussion groups may givethe appearance of institutional sanction to the contents of the message. The same misunderstanding mayoccur when messages are posted to external lists, especially those dealing with topics related to higher educa-tion. Thus, College employees may not use their PC accounts to advocate positions on political or publicpolicy issues in messages dealing with College business or distributed to College-related lists, unless they areauthorized by the President or the Senior Director of Public Relations to speak for the College on the issue.Private e-mail and scholarly communications are specifically exempt from such restrictions, although youshould, of course, take care to avoid the appearance of speaking on behalf of PC when you are not.

Unauthorized use, duplication, or transmission of copyrighted material (including software) is prohibited.College computers and networks may not be used for illegal activities, nor may they be used to threaten orharass others. College networks may not be used to send chain letters, nor to post solicitations or advertise-ments to newsgroups or mailing lists that are not relevant to the charter of the group or list.

The College endorses the Educom Code (which can be found on the web at: http://www.educom.edu/web/pubs/usingsoftware.html), which states, “Respect for intellectual labor and creativity is vital to academicdiscourse and enterprise. This principle applies to works of all authors and publishers in all media. It encom-passes respect for the right to acknowledgement, right to privacy, and right to determine the form, manner,

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and terms of publication and distribution. Because electronic information is volatile and easily reproduced,respect for the work and personal expression of others is especially critical in computer environments.Violations of authorial integrity, including plagiarism, invasion of privacy, unauthorized access, and tradesecret and copyright violations, may be grounds for sanctions against members of the academic community.”

Those responsible for the College’s computers and networks may inspect and remove personal files only asneeded to diagnose problems and maintain the system in good working order. Files on servers may beremoved to conserve space. Personal files left on the microcomputers in College labs are routinely removed.

You are responsible for protecting your work. The College does not guarantee that its computers andnetworks will always be available when you need them, nor that any work you store will be safe from systemfailures or operator errors. In short, keep a copy of your work!

Questions about this policy or about the College’s computer systems and networks should be addressed tothe Director of Academic Computing or to the Director of Administrative Services.

Violations of this policy may result in loss of access privileges. Access may be revoked by the Director ofAcademic Computing or the Associate Director of Computer Services. Appeals may be made to a committeeconsisting of the Dean of the Faculty, the Director of Administrative Services, the Vice President for Finance,and the Dean of Students, whose decision is final. Further disciplinary action may result, depending on thenature of the violation. Such action follows the normal channels outlined in the student handbook,The Knapsack, or the current faculty or employee handbook, as appropriate.

Examples of Violations of the Acceptable Use Policy• A student sends mail with a forged “from” address, pretending to speak for a faculty member. In

addition to being a violation of the computer acceptable use policy, this action is an honor codeviolation, covered under the heading of lying on official college business.

• A student finds the password of another user and logs into their account. No matter what theintent, this is a violation of the acceptable use policy. It may also be grounds for action under thecode of conduct, since it is similar to entering someone else’s locked room.

• A student runs a program designed to disrupt traffic on the college’s network or on the Internet.This is a violation of the acceptable use policy and theft of services, which may be charged underthe code of honor, code of conduct, or both. It may also be a violation of state or federal laws.

• A student sends harassing, threatening, or obscene e-mail to someone. This is a violation of theacceptable use policy. It may also be a code of conduct violation, and a state or federal crime.

• A student puts clip art from another web site on his or her home page. Much clip art iscopyrighted. Unless you are sure the image is in the public domain or that the copyright ownerhas given permission to use the image, you should seek such permission. The same rule applies tolengthy quotations from copyrighted works. Posting copyrighted material without properpermission is a violation of the acceptable use policy.

• A student writing a paper quotes from, paraphrases, or otherwise draws from an e-mail message, aweb site, or other Internet resource without attribution. While not a serious violation of theacceptable use policy, such unattributed quotations are a violation of the honor code prohibitionagainst plagiarism.

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Personal Web Page PolicyHaving a personal web page hosted on a server in the presby.edu domain is a privilege, not a right. You are

responsible for the content of your personal web pages. The College does reserve the right to preview or editpersonal web pages. However, you must adhere to the following general rules in developing your pages:

• Personal web pages must not contain illegal material. This includes (among other things) text,images, or programs which are copyrighted by other people, unless the copyright owners havegiven permission for you to use their material on the WWW. You must be prepared to produce astatement of permission if asked.

• Personal web pages must indicate clearly who is responsible for their content. Each page mustcontain your name and e-mail address, and include a link to the responsibility statement which islocated at http://web.presby.edu/rs.html.

• Personal web pages must not interfere with the normal operation of the server or the campusnetwork as a whole. This may happen, for example, if you consume a large amount of disk space,or if many people access your pages, retrieve large images, etc. If some or all of your pages consume a largeamount of the server’s resources or the capacity of our network link, you may be asked to remove them.

• Personal web pages must not be used for commercial gain. If you are running a business (sales,consulting, etc.) on the side, you should get a commercial account to serve web pages dealing withyour business. You may have a link from your personal web pages to your commercial web pages,but the latter should not reside in the “presby.edu” domain.

• Because personal web pages on this server contain “presby.edu” as partof their URLs, theyinevitably reflect your affiliation with Presbyterian College, notwithstanding your responsibilityfor their content. Therefore, they should not contain material which undermines the College’sstatement of purpose and its character as a church-affiliated institution. This includes materialwhich is highly offensive, profane, vulgar, or abusive.

Dining Hall ServicesPresbyterian College operates a central dining room in Greenville Hall where students are served their

meals cafeteria style at regular hours. Students who reside in college provided facilities are required toboard at Greenville Dining Hall. Non-resident students are authorized to utilize Greenville Hall and payfor their meals either on a meal-by-meal basis or by using a meal card obtained from the Dining Hall.

Health ServicesThe College provides medical care for minor illnesses as part of its health services. The College retains

seven (7) local physicians who may be seen in their offices without charge for the treatment of minorillnesses. However, students must first be seen in Reynolds Health Center and referred to a physician fromthere to avoid physicians’ charges. Fees and treatment not typically included in a doctor’s office visitcharge such as specialized treatment, lab work or lab tests, medicine prescribed by the physician and refer-rals will be paid by the student directly to the doctor or medical facility.

Health care and information is available through Reynolds Health Center from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. onweekdays. A nurse is in the Health Center or on call via beeper (390-0416) at other times.

Health care for minor illnesses should be sought during hours when the student has no scheduled classes.Any illness or injury which could worsen if treatment were delayed should be attended to immediatelythrough Reynolds or through local facilities. Students referred to a doctor’s office must report back toReynolds upon completion of the referral so the staff can initiate the prescribed treatment and account forclass absences, if appropriate. Students requiring a physician’s care during times when the doctor’s officesare closed may be referred to the hospital emergency room at the student’s expense.

Up-to-date information is provided at Reynolds on a number of current health issues such as smoking,alcohol and drug use, pregnancy, eating disorders, AIDS and other STDs. Confidential referrals for certaintests or concerns are also available. Some immunizations are now being offered at Reynolds Health Center.

Students who are too ill to drive or do not have a car can call Public Safety for transportation to andfrom medical facilities.

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Illness Excuse PolicyA form recommending that a student be excused from class due to illness will be obtained from the

Office of Academic Affairs and only under the following circumstances:

1. When a student has been hospitalized for treatment of illness or presents a writtenstatementfrom a physician.

2. When a student has been ill at home and presents a written statement from the physician orparent certifying illness.

Examinations and treatments (other than emergencies) should be during periods when the student hasno scheduled classes. Students receiving care through the Health Center are obligated to comply withinstructions issued by the doctors and the staff.

Personal CounselingPersonal counseling is an important component of the services offered through Student Affairs. In the

course of normal college experiences, many students require occasional assistance in meeting their objec-tives. Some students are affected by crises in their private lives or in their families. Other students areparticularly subject to stress. The intent of this service is to meet such needs through short-term counsel-ing. In most instances, two or three sessions enable the student to clarify his/her situation and proceedindependently. These services basically are problem oriented. Another dimension of counseling offered isdevelopmental. Within this model, no presenting problem is necessary; rather, the student recognizesthere is a higher quality of life achievable. A positive counseling process can assist the student in reaching“higher altitudes.”

Appointments should be made through the Office of Career Services at 8378. RAs, Peer Connectors,faculty, or administrators may make referrals; however, a student may make his/her own appointment,which is the preferred procedure. The services defined above are provided without charge to full-time PCstudents. Off campus referrals, acute emergencies, or long term therapy would be the financial responsibil-ity of the student or the family.

Student Identification CardsEach student is provided a Presbyterian College identification card which must be surrendered when his

or her status as a student is terminated. Identification cards are issued during the Orientation Week fornew students and are valid through the graduation date of the class year.

Identification cards validate authorization for access to athletic events, dining hall, CEP events, Collegefacilities, etc. and must be presented when requested by appropriate college personnel. Failure to present avalid card is sufficient reason to deny access to a facility or service.

Allowing others to use an identification card is a violation of college policy and will result in appropri-ate disciplinary action.

Students who require a new card because of loss, mutilation, or a change of status should immediatelycontact the Public Safety Office. A charge will be made for replacement of an identification card. Dupli-cate cards are issued weekdays between 1:00 - 5:00 p.m.

Financial Aid OfficeThe Financial Aid Office administers the various aid programs operated by the College and coordinates

the campus work/study program. Necessary applications for federal, state, and college aid are availablefrom the Financial Aid Office. All students are encouraged to apply.

Library ServicesThe library program is an integral part of the educational process. By means of formal and informal

instruction in research methods and bibliography, students are encouraged to progress from heavy relianceon textbooks and assigned reading to independent scholarly work.

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Library regulations give students an equal opportunity to use and enjoy the library facilities in a way thatis orderly and consistent with the proper use of the building and its contents. Good library service dependsin large measure upon willingness of each user to respect the rights of others. Students are expected toshow their ID for all materials borrowed, to return materials when due, to settle any financial obligationsincurred, and to abide by the spirit of the purposes mentioned above. Registration and transcripts will notbe released until materials have been returned or financial obligations paid.

Copies of library regulations may be obtained at the library desk.

Multicultural Student LifeThe Office of Multicultural Affairs serves as a liaison for Presbyterian College and its students of color.

Its purposes are to offer support services to our students of color, thereby enhancing the academic, personal,and social development of each student; enhance the College’s environment by celebrating the contribu-tions and heritage of Presbyterian College’s diverse student population; and encourage full participation ofour faculty, staff, and students of color in campus life.

The Associate Dean of Students serves as advisor to the Multicultural Student Union, works coopera-tively with the Student Fellowship Choir and other culturally related organizations, and acts as a resourceperson for campus organizations and faculty and staff members. Special celebrations coordinated by theOffice of Multicultural Affairs include Human Diversity Week, Kwanzaa, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’sbirthday, African American History Month, and Multicultural Service Honors and Award Program.

In addition, the committee on Multicultural Concerns has been established to facilitate race relationson campus, to investigate any charges of discrimination, and to seek solutions to any frustrationsexperienced by members of a minority group on campus. Any member of the college community cancontact the committee chairperson or the Associate Dean of Students about such concerns.

Mail ServiceEach student is provided a mail box which is located in the Springs Campus Center. Combinations to

open mail boxes may be obtained from the mail room in Springs. Because notices and information fromthe staff and faculty, as well as personal mail, are disseminated to students through the Mail Room, studentsshould check their boxes daily.

Storage of Personal PropertyPrior to holidays and the end of the fall term, students may store items of personal property such as

stereo equipment, radios and television sets with the resident director in Georgia, Clinton, Bailey and BelkHalls or at the Public Safety Office.

Storage of any type of flammable or combustible liquid, can, or container is strictly prohibited. Allitems placed in storage must be kept behind the painted lines in the attic areas. All materials should beplaced in a neat and orderly manner. Access to the attic areas must be available at all times.

At the end of the spring term and summer school, limited storage will be provided in the attics ofGeorgia, Clinton, Bailey, and Belk Halls. Summer storage is also available in the attic of Douglas Houseand storage rooms in Barron and Grotnes. Arrangements for such storage may be made with the residentdirector in the appropriate building. Items stored must be adequately tagged for identification and must betransported to the storage area by the student. Property so stored must be promptly removed at the begin-ning of the next school year, and property unclaimed 10 days after the start of the fall term will be disposedof as abandoned property.

Property remaining in residence hall rooms at the end of the spring term and summer school will bedeclared abandoned property and disposed of by the College. A charge will be made for disposal.

The College assumes no responsibility or liability for the loss or damage of property stored for its stu-dents or for property left in the residence hall rooms. Students are encouraged to take personal propertyhome for the summer.

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Christian Worship, Fellowship, and ServiceStudents, faculty, and staff are encouraged to attend the Tuesday morning worship services held in Wyatt

Chapel each month. Special seasonal services are held on campus during Advent and Lent. Local churchesinvite students to worship each Sunday and participate in the life of their congregations.

Several student fellowship groups meet regularly for mutual encouragement and growth in the Christianlife. Student Volunteer Service Ministries provide a wide variety of community service programs for weeklyChristian witness by student teams.

The College is convinced that the spiritual and moral formation of men and women is a natural andnecessary ingredient in church-sponsored liberal arts education.

Student Volunteer ServicesThe Office of Volunteer Services is a resource for students and staff to become involved in community

service programs. There are more than 30 programs serving areas of Children, Senior Citizens, SocialServices, Tutoring, and Special Olympic games. Specific examples of programs offered are Big Brother, BigSister, Open Door soup kitchen in Atlanta, and a Safe Home for Battered Women. Anyone interested inworking with the programs or at other community sites may contact the Office of Multicultural Affairs andVolunteer Services at ext. 8458. The office is located on second floor of Douglas House.

Student Membership in College CommitteesThe College recognizes the importance of student participation in institutional decision-making and

provides numerous opportunities for this to occur. These opportunities include student membership oncertain Board of Trustees committees, membership on the Academic Affairs and Student Affairs Councilsof the Faculty as well as membership on ten faculty standing committees, and membership on the JudicialCouncil and the Appeals Board. The College believes such participation in decision-making is excellentpreparation for active involvement in public affairs after college, as well as providing the valuable andnecessary voice of the student body in decisions which affect their living and learning experience at Pres-byterian College.

Writing CenterAt the Writing Center in Neville Hall 206, tutors can help you with writing in any class. In one-on-one

conferences tutors can get you started on a paper, ask questions to help you develop your ideas, give sugges-tions for organizing your ideas, or help you learn to recognize and correct errors in grammar or punctuation.

Drop by Neville 206 or call 7083 to sign up for a half-hour or hour writing conference. The hours forthis free service are:

Monday - Thursday 8 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Friday 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Sunday, Monday, and Wednesday 7 - 9 p.m.

The Writing Center web site, which can give you online writing resources at any time, may be accessedat: http://home.presby.edu/writingc.

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Academic Regulationsand Policies

Questions concerning academic matters should be discussed with the academic advisor, the Registrar,the Assistant Academic Dean, or the Academic Vice President. These concerns may include academicregulations and policies, requirements for degrees and majors, maximum and minimum course loads, etc.

Class Attendance PolicyNo student may take unexcused absences from announced tests, examinations, or their equivalent. Such

an unexcused absence will result in the student’s receiving a grade of “0” on work missed.Students classified at the beginning of each semester as freshmen, first semester transfer students, stu-

dents on academic probation, and all students with a cumulative grade point ratio of less than 2.00 will belimited to a maximum of four unexcused absences in 3 and 4-hour courses and two unexcused absences in1 and 2-hour courses throughout the semester. Students whose absences exceed this number will be givena grade of “F” in the course. An exception may apply in general education courses. With the permission ofthe instructor, the student may opt to continue in the course and, upon completion of the course with agrade of 70 or higher, receive a grade of “P”. Hours for which a student receives a grade of “P” shall not beincluded, for statistical purposes, in “hours attempted;” shall not count as hours toward graduation; andshall not carry quality point value. Subject to these limitations, the grade of “P” shall be considered assatisfying the requirements in courses offered in satisfaction of the “General Education Requirements.”Departmental policy, which is more restrictive, may also be established for students in this category.

For all other students, each department shall establish attendance policies and penalties for each of itscourses. If departmental policies include limitations, the exception stated above for a grade of “P” mayapply in some general education courses, with the instructor’s permission (this would not include, however,any major courses). Instructors shall include the absence regulations in the course syllabus at the begin-ning of the semester.

A student may appeal a penalty imposed as a result of a violation of Absence Regulations to the VicePresident for Academic Affairs. In the event an appeal is filed, the student should continue in the courseuntil a decision by the Vice President for Academic Affairs has been announced. The student’s advisor andthe instructor (in the class in which the infraction has occurred) will be consulted as part of the appealprocess.

During summer school, absences are limited to two for 3 and 4-hour courses and one for 1 and 2-hourcourses. However, each department may establish its own policy for summer school sessions.

Excused AbsencesApplications for excused absences should be obtained from the Office of Academic Affairs within two

days of the absence or the last of a series of absences. If approved by the Absence Committee, the studentmust pick up the validated application and have it signed by the instructor of each class missed. Applica-tions not received within the two-day limit will not be accepted without due cause and approval of theAbsence Committee. Rulings of the Absence Committee may be appealed to the Vice President for Aca-demic Affairs. Appeals must be submitted within two class days of notification of a ruling by the AbsenceCommittee.

Excused Absences for Off-Campus ActivitiesAbsences resulting from required participation in athletic events will be automatically excused. Prior to

the absence, a list of the names of these students must be sent to the Academic Affairs Office.Off-campus trips of significant benefit to the students’ academic or cultural development may be autho-

rized and the absence excused. Such activities require the approval of the chairman of the sponsoringdepartment and the Academic Vice President. Furthermore, complete justification for such trips must besubmitted to the Office of Academic Affairs.

Absences necessitated by graduate school or job interviews, club activities, etc., must be approved bythe Absence Committee in advance of the anticipated absence.

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Guidelines for Excused and Unexcused AbsencesThe Absence Committee considers all absences (excused and unexcused) on an individual basis. The

following guidelines are used in granting or rejecting absence requests.

Excused absences:1. Health Center confinement due to illness2. Illness at home (with doctor’s excuse)3. Illness at home (with written excuse from parent)4. Off-campus activities as explained above5. Death in the immediate family6. Death of a friend or non-family member (normally excused for one day)7. Auto accident (substantiated by auto report)8. Necessary court appearance (subpoena required)9. Graduate school test10. Job interviews (seniors only, normally allowed two)11. Wedding of immediate family or self (one day)

Unexcused absences:1. Alarm clock did not go off2. Auto malfunction3. Illness and confined in dorm4. Family vacation5. Friend’s wedding6. Ride home leaves early or returns late7. Power failure which causes tardiness (campus wide or dormitory power failure will be

considered on an individual basis)8. Inclement weather (extreme weather conditions considered for off-campus students or

students returning from holidays)

Academic Probation RegulationsA student whose cumulative grade point ratio falls below a specified level shall be placed on academic

probation or suspended. Probation/suspension levels are based on all hours attempted by a student at allcolleges attended. However, the grade point ratio used in probation/suspension decisions shall be deter-mined solely on the hours attempted and grade points earned at Presbyterian College. Academic probationand/or suspension shall be determined in accordance with the schedule on the following page:

Hours Attempted Cumulative Grade Point Ratio 0 - 31 1.50 32 - 61 1.75 62 - and above 2.00

A student who fails to meet these standards is placed on academic probation. A freshman or transferstudent who is placed on academic probation at the end of the first semester at PC has one additional semesterand both summer sessions to raise the grade point ratio above the probation level. Otherstudents have one calendar year from the end of the semester or the summer sessions, at the end of which theywere placed on probation, to raise the grade point ratio above the probation level. Failure toimprove the grade point ratio above the probationary level will result in suspension from Presbyterian Collegeand an individual suspended for a second time is subject to permanent suspension. Additionally, any studentwhose grade point ratio for a semester falls below 1.20 will be reviewed by the Admissions Committee forsuspension consideration. Suspension decisions may be appealed through the Admissions Committee.

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WHAT’S IN A NAME? Have you ever wondered how PC athletic teams got the

nickname “Blue Hose?” According to “The Spirit of PC” by Ben Hammet:

In 17th Century England, one who wore blue stockings (usually of a coarse weave) was dressed in homely fashion. The Little Parliament of 1653, which was called together by Oliver Cromwell, was contemptuously referred to by the King’s men as “that blew-stocking Parliament” because of the puritanically plain attire of its members, as well as their strict moral code of conduct.

The sports nickname was changed from Blue Stockings to Blue Hose in 1954.

Students suspended at the end of the fall semester may not attend during the spring semester.Students suspended at the end of the spring semester may not attend the summer session or the fall semes-ter. Students suspended at the end of the summer session may not attend during the fall semester. A studentwho has been suspended, but wishes to return to PC after the designated suspension period, must apply forreadmission through the Admissions Office. A student in this category will be in competition with otherapplicants for available space.

Students on academic probation or suspension will not receive credit for courses taken at anotherinstitution during the probation or suspension period.

Requirements for the DegreeThe Bachelor of Arts degree (B.A.) shall be awarded to qualified candidates with a major in English,

Fine Arts, French, German, History, Modern Foreign Languages, Music, Psychology, Political Science,Religion, Religion/Philosophy, Spanish, Theater Arts, and Visual Arts. The Bachelor of Science degree(B.S.) shall be awarded to qualified candidates with a major in Accounting, Biology, Business Administra-tion, Chemistry, Computer Science, Economics, Elementary Education, Mathematics,Political Science, Psychology, Physics, Social Studies, Sociology and Special Education.

Candidates for the Presbyterian College degree must successfully satisfy the general educationrequirements, satisfy the requirements in one or more areas of concentration (major) and earn aminimum of 122 semester hours with a cumulative grade point ratio of at least 2.00. Individuals whoalready hold a Presbyterian College degree or who are working simultaneously for two bachelor degreesshall earn a minimum of 152 semester hours with a 2.00 cumulative grade point ratio. A candidate whoholds a bachelor’s degree from another institution must satisfy the residence requirements for thePresbyterian College degree as well as the academic requirements which include general education andthose for the major. A student may not add an additional major to his/her degree after the degree has beenconferred.

Candidates for the Presbyterian College degree must earn a minimum of 48 semester hours while regu-larly enrolled at the college. These shall include a minimum of one-half of the hours required for the majorand the last 24 semester hours. If circumstances warrant, the Vice President for Academic Affairs maygrant an exception to the 24-hour rule and allow the transfer of no more than two courses from anotherinstitution to complete degree requirements.

A candidate for the Presbyterian College degree may apply a maximum of 68 semester hours of creditfrom a two-year institution.

Students wishing to obtain teaching certificates must apply for and be admitted to the TeacherEducation Program. Requirements for admission to the program and for subsequent recommendation forcertification should be obtained from the Department of Education.

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General Education RequirementsStudents pursuing the Bachelor of Arts and/or the Bachelor of Science degrees must fulfill the follow-

ing general education requirements:

• English: Through English 111

• Mathematics: Competency in Math 105, plus one additional math course; or six hours(two courses) in Math; or Math 200 for elementary and early education majors

• Foreign Language: Through 201 in French, German, Portuguese, Spanish; Greek 301-302, 401

• Religion: Religion 101 and 110

• History: History 111 and 112

• Fine Arts: One 3-hour survey from: Art 101, 251, 252, 252, 253, 254; Theater 103, 305;or Music 102, 212

• Social Science: Six (6) hours of course work outside the major field chosen from twodepartments with courses to be selected from the following: Education 201 or 202,Economics 201, Geography 301 or 302, Political Science 201 or 202,Psychology 201, and Sociology 201 or 207.

• Laboratory Science: 8-hour sequence of one laboratory science.

• Physical Education:Two 1-hour courses, one in physical fitness (PE 1001) and one in a lifetimesport activity (on a letter grade basis). This requirement will not be waivedfor any student regardless of disability or age.

Students who are not able to participate in a regular physical education program by virtue of a disability attested to by avalid medical certificate shall be assigned to such other activities as shall be consistent with the disability and meet with theagreement and approval of the student and the parents or guardian. Satisfactory performance of the alternate activitiesshall satisfy the Physical Education requirement.

Study AbroadStudy abroad can be an exciting part of your PC education. Presbyterian College offers a variety of

opportunities in a number of foreign countries. Students can study in England, Scotland, Ireland, Spain,France, Austria, Australia, New Zealand, Mexico, China, Japan, Korea, Finland, and many other coun-tries. Students normally study abroad one semester during their junior year.

Studying abroad is not only exciting, it’s accessible. Students can study abroad for a semester and stillgraduate in four years. Most students take 2 to 3 major courses while overseas. All approved coursestransfer back with credits and grades. All your financial aid applies to one semester overseas for ap-proved programs, so the cost is reasonable. PC has taken steps to make studying abroad exciting andaccessible. Take advantage of this great opportunity.

For more information, consult Ms. Susan Masson, Director of International Program.

Cultural Enrichment ProgramAll full-time, degree-seeking students are required to earn a minimum of ten CEP credits during each

academic year (five per semester). See special requirements. This does not include the summer terms.A minimum of 40 credits is required for graduation.

Part-time, degree-seeking students must earn CEP credits as follows:HOURS REGISTERED CEPs REQUIRED

9, 10, or 11 semester hours ................................................ 46, 7, or 8 semester hours .................................................... 34 or 5 semester hours ......................................................... 21, 2, or 3 semester hours .................................................... 1

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Students classified as joint enrollees, specials, or transients are excluded from required CEP attendance.Non-traditional students who have one or more dependent children in the home and/or who work morethan thirty hours per week may be allowed a fifty percent reduction. This reduction must be applied for ona year-by-year basis.

Classification, i.e., sophomore, junior, etc., is based upon both semester hours earned and CEPs earned.Five lecture and five performance events are required each year for change in classification. Students arereclassified at the end of each semester. Students with extenuating circumstances are individually moni-tored.

CEP RequirementsStudents are required to earn 10 CEP events per academic year for two different types of cultural events

— five for lectures and five for performance events. Forty CEPs are required for graduation and must beearned prior to Commencement on May 5, 2001.

Classification of events will be coded on the CEP calendar according to lecture or performance. Stu-dents who need help in determining the code for events should contact the CEP coordinator at ext. 8292.

In order for students to be re-classified each year (from freshman to sophomore, to junior, etc.) eachstudent will be required to earn credit for the two different types of events — five for each.

Transfer students are subject to the same requirements as above. (Transfer students should consult theRegistrar regarding credit for semesters when not in attendance at PC.)

Students who study abroad during a semester will be given CEP credit for the semester. (Please consultthe Registrar to confirm.)

ClassificationStudents are classified according to the following categories and requirements:

• Freshman: A student who has completed his/her high school work and hasmatriculated for college work.

• Sophomore: A student who has successfully completed a minimum of 28semester hours and has attended a minimum of 10 Cultural Enrichment Program(CEP) events (five lecture and five performance).

• Junior: A student who has a minimum of 60 semester hours and 20 CEP credits.

• Senior: A student who has a minimum of 90 semester hours and 30 CEP credits.

• Full-time student: A student seeking a Presbyterian College degree andenrolled for a minimum of 12 semester hours (excluding audit hours).

• Part-time student: A student seeking a Presbyterian College degree and enrolledfor fewer than 12 semester hours.

• Special student: A student not seeking a Presbyterian College degree and admitted under such provisions.

Students receiving financial aid should be aware that CEP credits are considered in classificationand sometimes determine eligibility for aid. Also considered in classification is the appropriate numberof lecture and performance CEPs earned.

Seniors graduating in 2001 should carefully review their CEP credits to be sure that the correctbalance (i.e., lecture and performance events) is achieved prior to the end of the spring 2001 semester.

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GraduationStudents shall be graduated as a member of the class of the academic year in which they complete the

degree requirements. For this purpose, the academic year shall be considered to end as of the date of gradu-ation ceremonies.

Graduation honors shall be conferred in accordance with the following criteria:

SUMMA CUM LAUDE – a minimum of 60 semester hours of credit earned at Presbyterian Collegeand a grade point ratio of at least 3.75 on all college courses taken.

MAGNA CUM LAUDE – a minimum of 60 semester hours of credit earned at Presbyterian Collegeand a grade point ratio of at least 3.60 on all college courses taken.

CUM LAUDE – a minimum of 60 semester hours of credit earned at Presbyterian College and agrade point ratio of at least 3.30 on all college courses taken.

Anticipated GraduatesStudents whose graduation has been delayed due to certain circumstances may be allowed to “march” at

commencement if only two courses (6 to 8 hours) are needed to complete the degree, provided the studenthas a 2.00 grade point ratio and has met all CEP requirements. Students in this category should contactthe Registrar early in the academic year of graduation to determine eligibility.

Department HonorsDepartment honors may be awarded upon successful completion of the following requirements. 1) Main-

taining a 3.20 grade point average in all courses taken at Presbyterian College and a minimum grade pointaverage of 3.40 in all major courses. 2) Approval of the departmental faculty. 3) Complete an HonorsResearch program directed by a faculty member in the student’s major department. This must include asenior thesis or project of exceptional quality and an oral defense of the paper/project before departmentalmembers. This defense is to be open to the college community and Honors Students will participate in allother defenses within their discipline. The topic for the study must be selected in consultation with afaculty advisor and a prospectus prepared and submitted to the department for approval prior to registra-tion for the term of study.

General RegulationsAll students other than part-time and special students must normally be enrolled for and regularly at-

tending at least 12 hours of classes. Permission to take fewer than 12 hours may be granted by the Aca-demic Vice President in consultation with the Dean of Students and the Office of Financial Aid. Courseselections of regularly enrolled students and special students must be approved by the student’s designatedfaculty advisor. Changes in course selections (Drop-Add) must be initiated no later than the last day forlate registration on an official form from the Registrar’s Office. A fee of $5 is normally charged. A studentwho registers for classes after the scheduled registration day will be charged a $50 late registration fee.

Withdrawal (from courses)During the first seven weeks following the date of registration in the fall and spring semester (in summer

school after two weeks of classes), a student may withdraw from a course; and, depending on whether he/she has a passing grade at that point, shall receive a grade of “WP” or “WF.” Deadlines are: fall, October 22,2001; spring, February 25, 2002. A request for withdrawal from a course must be made by the student onthe appropriate form and must be approved by the instructor and the student’s advisor. A fee of $3 shall becharged unless the withdrawal is initiated by a college official. A grade of “F” will be recorded for anystudent who stops attending a course without officially withdrawing. A student may not officially withdrawfrom a course after the end of the first seven weeks of classes unless he/she has been granted a withdrawalfrom the course by the Academic Vice President.

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Withdrawal (from college)A student may be granted a complete withdrawal or leave of absence from the college by the Academic

Vice President in consultation with the Dean of Students. Withdrawals and leaves of absence will only begranted when necessitated by serious circumstances (e.g. illness). In these cases, a “W” will be recorded forall courses which have not been completed at the time of withdrawal.

A student may also receive a “W” for individual courses from which a medical or psychological with-drawal is granted by the Vice President for Academic Affairs in consultation with the appropriate medical/psychological professionals.

Students who stop attending classes or leave the college without an official withdrawal normally willreceive grades of “F” for the semester. If a student is failing a course at the time of the withdrawal, an “F”will be recorded for that course. In some extraordinary cases (and with the approval of the Vice Presidentfor Academic Affairs) a student might receive a “W” on courses that he or she is passing.

There is no extra fee for total withdrawal from the college.

ReadmissionExcept for those granted a leave of absence, all students who have been absent from the college volun-

tarily or involuntarily for one or more terms or parts thereof, and who desire readmission for a subsequentterm, shall submit the customary application for admission with such supporting documents as may berequired by the Admissions Committee and shall be in competition with other applicants for admission atthat time. Students who have been absent from the college voluntarily or involuntarily for medical orpsychological reasons, including those granted a leave of absence, must receive medical or psychologicalclearance acceptable to the college before being allowed to return to the college.

Leave of AbsenceThe Academic Vice President may grant to a student a leave of absence. The student must present evi-

dence to show that such a leave of absence is justifiable. Normal justification will include medical and psy-chological reasons, family and financial circumstances, study abroad, etc. A student who is granted a leave ofabsence will not be required to reapply in order to return to the college, but must notify the Registrar’s Officein writing of his/her intention to do so at least one month prior to the beginning of the term in which he/sheplans to return. Normally a leave of absence will not be granted for more than two terms.

Extended LoadsA student whose grade point ratio for the preceding semester is less than 2.70 may not enroll for an

extended load. A student with a higher grade point ratio may enroll for an extended course load in accor-dance with the following schedule:

GPR 2.80 19 HoursGPR 3.00 20 HoursGPR 3.30 21 Hours

A student may not receive credit for more than 21 semester hours work during one semester, includingcorrespondence and extension courses.

Pass/Fail CoursesDuring the junior and senior years, students may elect to take up to nine hours of course-work on the

Pass/Fail basis, other than those prescribed for the major program or in the major field. Work equivalent inquality to a “C” on the grade scale shall be graded “S” and shall carry credit hours toward graduation but noquality points. Work of a quality below a “C” equivalent shall be graded “U”. Hours relative to Pass/Failcourses shall not be included in “hours attempted.” Grades received in courses taken Pass/Fail are not usedin the grade point ratio and are not used in the calculation of honors, etc. No more than two courses may

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be taken on the Pass/Fail basis in any one semester. General education requirements may not be satisfiedon a Pass/Fail basis. A course previously taken for a grade may not be repeated as a Pass/Fail course. Acourse may not be converted to Pass/Fail status, nor may a Pass/Fail course be converted to graded statusafter the end of the drop/add period (fall: September 4, 2000; spring: January 16, 2001).

Course AuditsRegistered students may audit courses, subject to permission and requirements imposed by the instruc-

tor. If a record of the audit is to appear on the transcript, the student must fulfill attendance requirementsfor the course. However, a course may not be converted to audit nor may an audit course be converted toeither graded or Pass/Fail status after the end of the drop/add period (fall: September 4, 2000; spring:January 16, 2001).

Final ExaminationsA final exam schedule will be published each semester by the Office of Academic Affairs. At the

discretion of the instructor, and in accordance with departmental policy, exams may be given at othertimes which do not conflict with the exam schedule. Instructors may allow individual students to takeexams at any time which is mutually agreeable to student and instructor. No final exam may be taken by astudent outside of the period covered by the final exam schedule without permission from the Vice Presi-dent for Academic Affairs. Should a student have three exams scheduled for the same day, permission maybe granted to change one exam to a day convenient for both instructor and student.

All instructors are required to give, at the end of each semester, a comprehensive written examination ofup to three hours duration. These final examinations shall count at least one-fourth and no more than one-third of the total semester grade. Instructors shall announce the final examination policy for each course atthe beginning of the semester. Instructors, subject to the approval of the department and the AcademicVice President, may exempt or establish for students with a grade of “A” in a given course, other require-ments in lieu of a final examination.

GradesGrades will be reported for each Presbyteria College student for each course in which the student is enrolled

at mid-semester and at the end of each semester. The mid-semester grades reported for each course shall be “S”for work equivalent to a grade of “C” or better and the grades “D” and “F” for work below “C” level.

Final grades in regular courses shall be “A,” “B,” “C,” “D,” for work rated as passing or better, “WP” if thestudent withdraws with a passing grade during the first seven weeks of the semester, or “F” for a failing gradeunless the student withdrew with a failing grade during the first seven weeks in which case the grade shallbe “WF” (Fall semester: October 18, 2000; spring semester: February 26, 2001). Grades in Pass/Fail coursesshall be “S” for work equivalent to a grade of “C” in regular courses and “U” for work below this level.Grades of “WP” or “U” will be given in the case of withdrawal from a Pass/Fail course during the first sevenweeks of the course. With the exception of “I” grades, a grade recorded by the Registrar shall not bechanged without the approval of the department chair and the Academic Vice President.

Students who are granted a withdrawal or a leave of absence from school before the end of the term shallbe given grades of “W” in all courses for which they are enrolled. Students who are granted a withdrawalfrom a course may also receive the grade of “W” for that course.

RepeatWhen a student repeats a course, the original grade shall remain on the transcript, but the number of

hours attempted, the number of hours passed (in the case of grades of “D” or better), and the quality pointsfrom the previous taking of the course shall not be included in the cumulative summary. A student whofails three times a course that is required for graduation must successfully complete that course beforetaking any other courses at Presbyterian College.

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Incomplete Grades A student who fails for reasons beyond his or her control to complete the requirements for a course

before the end of the semester shall, upon recommendation of the professor involved and the approval ofthe Assistant Academic Dean, receive a grade of “I.” An “I” may be converted, no later than the end of thefourth week of the next semester in residence, by the completion of all required work. A grade of “I” whichhas not been converted within this time shall be recorded as “F” unless an extension of time is approved bythe Academic Vice President. A grade of “I” which has not been satisfactorily converted within one calen-dar year will automatically become an “F.”

Grade Point RatiosGrade point ratios are computed at the end of a term for the work of that term as well as for all work

performed to that point. The grade point ratio is based solely on work attempted at Presbyterian Collegeand is determined by dividing the total number of quality points earned in a given period by the totalnumber of hours attempted during that period, excluding the hours for courses in which the student hasreceived a grade of “S,” “U,” “WP,” or “W.”

Letter grades shall carry the following grade point value per semester hours: A - 4; B - 3; C - 2; D - 1; F,S, U, WP, WF, W - 0. (WF computed same as F.)

Grade point ratios for transfer students computed for the purpose of achieving admission to the TeacherEducation program are calculated utilizing grades earned at previous institutions.

Semester HonorsStudents enrolled in 12 or more hours for graded credit (which may include a grade of “S” in Modern

Foreign Language courses) who achieve an average of 3.30 or better in the fall or spring semester — withno grades of “I” or “U” for that period — are included on the Dean’s List. Names of students with perfect4.00 averages also appear on the President’s List.

Summer SchoolA maximum of 6 semester hours (7 with a laboratory course) may be earned in a single summer session

and 12 semester hours (14 with a laboratory course) in two sessions, unless an exception is granted by theAcademic Vice President.

Presbyterian College Students who wish to obtain credit for summer school work taken at another insti-tution must obtain, in advance and on the prescribed form, the approval of the advisor and of the Registrar.Credit for authorized summer study at other institutions shall be treated as transfer credit. Students onacademic probation or suspension cannot obtain credit for summer school work at another institutionunless special permission is granted by the Academic Vice President.

Students desiring to earn credit from Presbyterian College for work taken off campus during the summerthrough internships or independent study must secure the approval of the Department Chair and theRegistrar or the Assistant Academic Dean. Furthermore, the student must be enrolled in at least onesummer term at Presbyterian College and pay the appropriate tuition and fees.

Correspondence CoursesCorrespondence courses shall constitute part of the student’s academic load for the semester in which

they are undertaken and not more than 6 hours of such courses shall be credited towards the degree. Nogeneral education requirement may be satisfied by correspondence. No course may be taken by correspon-dence unless a conflict would prevent or delay graduation, and then only with the prior approval of theAdvisor and the Academic Vice President. Final examinations in correspondence courses shall be admin-istered under the supervision of the Academic Vice President or his/her designee. A fee of $5 payable to theBusiness Office shall be charged for each such examination.

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Students With Disabilities Affecting Academic PerformanceA student with a disability affecting academic performance should inform in writing the Office of Aca-

demic Affairs of his or her disability and the nature of its effect on his or her academic performance. If aninstructor becomes aware of a student having a disability or if an instructor suspects a student of having adisability, the instructor should refer the student to the Office of Academic Affairs.

Presbyterian College does not have academic programs unique to students with disabilities. The col-lege, however, provides reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified students with disabilities toassist them in obtaining an education. Accordingly, instructors make reasonable accommodations forstudents with disabilities in order to allow them equal opportunities, consistent with their diagnostic pro-file, to learn course content and to subsequently demonstrate mastery of course content. Instructors shouldnot make such accommodations for students with disabilities without specific directives from the Office ofAcademic Affairs.

In order to be considered eligible for reasonable accommodations, a student must submit the followingto the Office of Academic Affairs:

1. In the case of a physical disability, neurological disability, or emotional disability, a current medicalevaluation completed by a licensed physician is required. Current medical documentation is thatwhich has been provided within three calendar years of the student’s enrollment in PresbyterianCollege.

2. In the case of a learning disability, a current psychoeducational evaluation completed by a psycholo-gist licensed by a state board of examiners in psychology or certified by a state department of educa-tion in psychology is required. A current psychoeducational evaluation is that which has been com-pleted within three calendar years of the student’s enrollment in Presbyterian College. The psy-chologist must provide his or her license or certificate number in the report. Psychoeducationalevaluations completed by appropriately credentialed professionals in related disciplines (e.g., educa-tion) may be accepted as appropriate by the college’s multidisciplinary committee.

3. In the case of an attention deficit disorder, a current medical evaluation is required and a currentpsychoeducational evaluation is strongly recommended.

In order for a student to be considered eligible for reasonable accommodations, submitted evaluationsmust include a diagnostic statement of the specific disability — the manifestations of which currentlyaffect academic performance. Evaluations must contain recommendations for reasonable accommodationsfor the college setting which are appropriate to the specific disability and its effects on academic perfor-mance. Evaluations are reviewed in consultations with the college psychologist. Each semester, a studentshould request in writing that the recommendations for reasonable accommodations be made availableconfidentially to his or her designated instructors. This written request should be filed with the Office ofAcademic Affairs on the form provided by that office.

The Vice President for Academic Affairs, who serves as the 504/ADA Coordinator, in consultation withthe college psychologist, will review students’ evaluations and, at the request of the student, will informinstructors of appropriate accommodations. Informal reassessments of the need for continuing accommo-dations will occur periodically.

The guidelines for psychologists submitting reports are available in the Office of Academic Affairs.

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974It is the policy of Presbyterian College to provide for the protection of confidential information con-

tained within student records against improper or illegal disclosure.

I. DIRECTORY INFORMATION

It is the policy of the college to compile non-confidential information which is classified by law as“directory information.” At its discretion, the college may or may not release this information. Directoryinformation includes the student’s full name, campus address and permanent address, telephone numbers,date and place of birth, major field of study, participation in official activities and sports, dates of atten-dance, degree(s) awarded, awards and honors received, previous institutions attended, and in the case ofathletic team members, weight and height.

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A student who desires that directory information not be released without their prior permission or con-sent may preclude such release by notifying the Office of Student Affairs.

Information released on alumni may include the above, plus the date of graduation. The release ofadditional information contained in a graduate’s record will require a written authorization from the indi-vidual. A permanent authorization may be placed in the record at the discretion of the graduate.

II. CONFIDENTIAL STUDENT RECORDS

The following records are confidential student records:

A.Admissions Records: Those records assembled by the admissions office to provide forthe screening and selection of students.

B. Active Academic Records: Those academic records retained by the Registrar and requiredby the Academic Vice President to account for the enrolledstudent’s academic performance and status, to include recordsmaintained by instructors.

C.Inactive Academic Records: Those records retained by the Office of the Registrar whichpertain to the academic performance of persons no longerenrolled at Presbyterian College.

D.Financial Aid Records: Those records maintained by the Financial Aid Office whichrelate to a student’s eligibility for a receipt of financial assistance,except that information considered confidential to a parent.

E. Career Services Records: Those records maintained by the Office of Career Serviceswhich have been compiled for the purpose of career planningand job placement, except those confidential letters andstatements of recommendation dated prior to January 1, 1975,providing such letters or statements are not used for purposesother than those for which they were specifically intended.

F. Disciplinary Records: Those records maintained by the Office of Dean of Studentswhich relate to a student’s conduct, behavior, or social habits.

G.Health Records: Those records which provide information on the medical or psychologicaltreatment of a student. (Note: Records on a student which are made ormaintained by a physician, psychiatrist, psychologist, or other recognizedprofessional or paraprofessional, and are used only in connection with theprovision of treatment to the student, are not available to anyone otherthan the persons providing such treatment, except that such records can bepersonally reviewed by a physician or other appropriate professional of thestudent’s choice.)

H. Public Safety Records: Those records maintained in the Public Safety office which relate to astudent’s contact with security and law enforcement officials.

III. ACCESS TO CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION

It is the policy of the college that the release of confidential information from an official student recordrequires the prior written consent of the student except as provided for by law.

It is the policy of the college that information contained in official student records will not be releasedto the parent(s) or guardian without the consent of the student unless the student is a dependent of theparent or guardian as defined under section 152 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 or the studentauthorizes that release to the parent(s) or guardian.

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Access to confidential student records is the responsibility of the officers of the college as specified below.

A. Admissions Records .............................................................. VP for Enrollment and Financial Aid

B. Academic Records ................................................................ VP for Academic Affairs

C. Financial Aid Records .......................................................... VP for Enrollment and Financial Aid

D. Career Services Records ....................................................... Dean of Students

E. Disciplinary Records ............................................................. Dean of Students

F. Health Records ..................................................................... Dean of Students

G. Public Safety Records ........................................................... VP for Business and Finance

These officers may designate other employees of the college to have access or control of confidentialstudent records. The officers or other employees responsible for confidential student records shall maintaina record kept with the confidential record of each student which will indicate all individuals (other thanparents or guardians of a dependent student or others specifically authorized by the student), agencies, ororganizations outside Presbyterian College which have requested or obtained access to the student’s record.The record will indicate specifically the legitimate interest that each such person, agency, or organizationhas in obtaining this information. Such record of access shall be available only to the subject student,college officials, and substitutes who are responsible for the custody of such records.

IV. LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION

It is the policy of the college that employees of the college who prepare letters or statements of recom-mendation for a student and use official student records or knowledge of information contained in officialstudent records will do so only after a written statement of consent has been received from the student. Acopy of the written statement of consent should be kept by the employee. Employees of the college whosubmit letters or statements of recommendation in violation of this policy do so at their own risk.

V. STUDENT ACCESS TO RECORDS

It is the policy of Presbyterian College that students are allowed access to their official records to insurethat information contained in official records is not inaccurate, misleading or otherwise in violation oftheir rights or privacy.

A student who wishes to review his/her student record will make a request directly to the person incharge of the office in which the record is maintained. A time for the review which is satisfactory to bothparties will be announced by the person in charge of the file. If, during the review of the record, the studentfinds information or data that he/she believes is inaccurate, misleading, or otherwise inappropriate, he/sheshould bring it to the attention of the person in charge of the office and request the desired correction. Ifthe matter cannot be resolved between the student and the person responsible for the maintenance of therecord, the student will submit a written request to the President of the College for a hearing on thedisputed information. The request will contain sufficient justification to support a charge that erroneous orimproper information is contained in the file. The President will appoint three members from the staff andfaculty to act as a special committee to review the challenged information and to forward to the Presidenttheir findings and recommendations. Upon review of the committee’s report, the President will advise thecomplainant of the action he has taken regarding the complaint.

It is the policy of the college that students may obtain non-notarized, machine duplicated copies ofdocuments contained in the official student records at a cost of $1.00 per page, excluding transcripts whichare $5.00 per copy. Students who have outstanding financial obligations to the college cannot receivedocuments until all accounts are paid in full.

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Regulations Relating to Student Attendanceat Cultural Enrichment Programs

1. All students attending a CEP event are expected to be on time and seated at the time theprogram is scheduled to begin. At morning/afternoon CEP events, no attendance cards willbe passed out after the program begins. At evening CEP events, no attendance cards willbe passed out after 7:25 p.m. in order to allow events to begin promptly at 7:30 p.m.

2. Students should secure one blank ticket from the CEP monitors at the main entrance doorsto the area where the program will take place. The ticket should be returned promptly at theend of the program with printed name, ID number, and signature.

3. Because of the size of the audience, Tuesday morning convocations may have theiropening times delayed from 11:00 until 11:05.

4. Whenever a student arrives after the deadline and ticket distribution has ceased, he maymake an appeal for credit directly to the Academic Dean in writing. The appeal shouldexplain why credit for this event is so critical, the amount of the program actually attended,and why the other CEP events of the semester do not provide sufficient opportunity to earnthe needed and appropriate credit.

5. Conduct which is discourteous, disruptive, or otherwise objectionable will be reported tothe Dean of Students for proper sanctions. All faculty members have been directed by thePresident of the College to assist in promoting proper conduct. Student CEP monitors, byvirtue of their positions, are also charged with promoting proper behavior and reportingdisturbing actions. In addition to the possible denial of credit for attendance at an event,sanctions may include suspension from the college for more serious infringements, e.g.,signing a false certification of full attendance at an event. (Tickets turned in for creditrequire certification of attendance at the entire event.)

6. Occasionally, morning convocations may run beyond the normal ending time (11:50). Allare expected to be courteous enough to await the formal dismissal by the person in charge.Students will not be counted late if they will proceed promptly and directly to their classesimmediately after the formal dismissal.

7. Students are urged to study carefully the sections entitles “Cultural Enrichment Program,”“Special CEP Requirements,” and “Classification” in this edition of the Knapsack.

Presbyterian CollegeAlma Mater

Alma Mater, hail to thee.

Everyone sings praise to thee.

Thou art built on faith,

We have faith in thee.

Here we stand now, side by side,

Singing praise to thee.

Great Presbyterian! Hail to thee!

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Student LifeRegulations and Policies

Presbyterian College was founded for the purpose of transmitting knowledge so that the receptive stu-dent may develop physically, intellectually, occupationally, socially, emotionally, and spiritually. Presbyte-rian College recognizes that students are members of the academic community and citizens of the commu-nity at large and that, as citizens, they enjoy most freedoms that all citizens enjoy. It is also expected thatstudents will balance their freedoms with responsibility and respect for the rules of the College and thecommunity.

Students attend Presbyterian College for the purpose of learning and participating in the activities ofthe college community. Students are expected to recognize the right and obligation of the College toestablish and enforce reasonable rules for the good of the college community as a whole. Because atten-dance at Presbyterian College is voluntary, students are expected to abide by the Honor Code and theCode of Conduct.

Responsibilities and Authority

The PresidentThe President of Presbyterian College is responsible to the Board of Trustees for the total operation of

the College. As the chief executive, he is vested with the authority to take independent disciplinaryaction or to set aside, to overrule or to modify the penalty imposed by a judicial body when in his judge-ment such action is required by the best interest of the College.

Appeals resulting from disciplinary actions taken by the President which have not been heard by theAppeals Board may be appealed to a committee appointed by the Board of Trustees. Judgement of thatcommittee is not subject to additional review or appeal.

Vice President for Student LifeThe Vice President for Student Life is the chief student affairs officer and has overall supervision of the

non-academic aspects of campus life. He has the authority to restrict, for a period of up to 30 consecutivedays, students involved in misconduct. He may also suspend students from College for a period of sevenconsecutive days.

Public Safety OfficersWhile Public Safety Officers are oriented primarily toward the safety and welfare of the students, they

are empowered to detect and apprehend persons involved in breaches of the law and misconduct. Studentsare required to respond to the summons and instructions received from public safety officers.

Director of Residence LifeThe Director of Residence Life has primary responsibility for all resident student housing. This includes

establishing, revising, interpreting, and maintaining housing policies and procedures and providing a safe,healthy and wholesome living environment in residence halls. He has the authority to restrict, for a periodof up to 30 consecutive days, students involved in misconduct.

Residence Hall AssociationThe primary purpose of this organization is to represent the residents of all PC residence halls on all

matters concerning the residence hall community. RHA shall be organized to facilitate communicationand cooperation between residence halls, to seek solutions to problems facing resident students and resi-dence hall governments, and to provide and coordinate programs which benefit the campus residence hallcommunity. This is the primary organization that recommends changes in policies and procedures involv-ing the residence halls and the students who live on campus.

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Resident DirectorsResident Directors have special authority and jurisdiction within the residence halls, including conduct

in these areas. Resident Directors support the Resident Assistants and councils in their work of implement-ing and upholding regulations. They have the authority to require any student or non-student to immedi-ately leave a residence hall.

Resident AssistantsThe Resident Assistant (RA) is a staff member who helps the Resident Director and/or the Director of

Residence Life provide leadership and advisement for students within a residence hall. The RA is respon-sible to the Resident Director and the Director of Residence Life for the area which he/she is assigned. Asa member of the staff, the RA supports and implements the objectives, policies and regulations of Presbyte-rian College. An RA has the authority to ask a student who does not live in that particular residence hallto immediately leave the building.

The Code of ConductIt is expected that students will exhibit respect for the Christian ideals of the College. The College

expects students to be responsible citizens in creating a campus community in which the objectives of theCollege may be most fully realized. As long as students are registered at Presbyterian College, their conductshall be under the jurisdiction of the College. Students representing the College off-campus remain subjectto the Code of Conduct, the laws of the State, and the directions and instructions of the responsiblesupervisors.

Members of the Presbyterian College community shall at all times refrain from, discourage, and, asfar as possible, prevent all attempts at lying, vandalism, hazing and improper conduct. When a violation ofthe Code of Conduct is detected, students are strongly encouraged to take steps to bring the matter to theattention of the Judicial Council Chairperson, a Resident Assistant or Resident Director, a Residence HallAssociation member, or the Vice President for Student Life .

Alcoholic Beverage RulesPresbyterian College seeks to educate students concerning the dangers involved in the use of

beverage alcohol. Presbyterian College recognizes the social problems inherent in the misuse ofalcohol and views such misuse as being detrimental to the educational purposes of the College.Recognizing that the use of alcohol is ultimately a matter of personal decision, the College seeksto provide a social atmosphere on campus which develops individual responsibility free frompeer pressure. Through administrators, faculty, counselors, and concerned students, PresbyterianCollege provides strong support to those students who make a moral or health decision toabstain.

Guided by a sense of responsibility to each student to provide an environment which isconducive to study and which fosters good physical and mental health, the College has adoptedthe following policies on alcoholic beverages. Drunkenness as a result of the use of alcohol is aviolation of the alcohol policy and punishable through the Judicial System. No immunity orexemption is granted for misconduct while under the influence of alcohol. Mature judgmentand discretion are required at all times.

Summary of Laws Concerning Alcohol

SECTION 56-5-2930.It is unlawful for anyone to operate a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or

other drugs.

SECTION 61-6-4070.It is unlawful for a person to transfer or give to a person under the age of twenty-one years for

the purpose of consumption alcoholic liquors at any place in the State. A person who violatesthis section is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, must be fined not more than twohundred dollars or imprisoned not more than thirty days.

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SECTION 61-6-4080.(A) A person engaged in the sale of alcoholic liquors who knowingly sells the liquors to a

person under the age of twenty-one is guilty of a misdemeanor and must, upon conviction, befined not less than one hundred dollars nor more than two hundred dollars or imprisoned notless than thirty days nor more than sixty days, or both, in the discretion of the court.

(B) Failure of a person to require identification to verify a person’s age is prima facie evidenceof the violation of this section.

SECTION 61-4-50.(A) It is unlawful for a person to sell beer, ale, porter, wine, or other similar malt or fermented

beverage to a person under twenty-one years of age. A person who makes a sale in violation ofthis section must, upon conviction, be fined not less than one hundred dollars nor more thantwo hundred dollars or imprisoned not less than thirty days nor more than sixty days, or both, inthe discretion of the court.

(B) Failure of a person to require identification to verify a person’s age is prima facie evidenceof the violation of this section.

SECTION 61-4-60.It is unlawful for a person to whom beer or wine cannot be lawfully sold to knowingly give falseinformation concerning his age of the purpose of purchasing beer or wine. A person whoviolates the provisions of this section, upon conviction, must be fined not less than fifty normore than one hundred dollars or be imprisoned for not more than thirty days.

SECTION 61-4-80.It is unlawful for a person who purchases beer or wine while on licensed premises to give the beeror wine to a person to whom beer or wine cannot lawfully be sold, for consumption on thepremises. A person who violates this section must, upon conviction, be fined not less than fiftynor more than one hundred dollars or imprisoned for not more than thirty days.

SECTION 61-4-90.It is unlawful for a person to transfer or give to a person under the age of twenty-one years for thepurpose of consumption beer or wine at any place in the State. A person who violates thissection is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, must be fined not more than twohundred dollars or imprisoned not more than thirty days.

SECTION 61-6-1530 and SECTION 61-4-110.A person may transport alcoholic liquors, beer or wine to and from a place where alcoholicliquors, beer or wine may be lawfully possessed or consumed; but if the cap or seal on thecontainer has been opened or broken, it is unlawful to transport alcoholic liquors, beer or winein a motor vehicle, except in the luggage compartment or cargo area.

City Laws

Sec. 6-2.It is unlawful for any person to be in a drunken condition in any public place, upon the premisesof any place of business whether within or without a building, or upon any street or sidewalk orin any vehicle at any such place within the corporate limits of the city.

Sec. 6-3It shall be unlawful for any person to drink or consume any alcoholic beverage, including, butnot limited to, beer, wine or other types of intoxicating beverages, outside the licensed premisesin which such alcoholic beverages are sold, including city streets and sidewalks.

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Consistent with South Carolina law, the policies of Presbyterian College concerning alcoholbeverages are:

Definitions1. An Alcoholic Beverage means any spirituous malt, vinous, fermented, brewed (whetherlager or rice beer) or other liquors or any compound or mixture thereof by whatever namecalled or known which contains alcohol and is used as a beverage.2. A Social Event (major or closed)is any registered activity at which alcohol is present.3. A Major Event is any social activity which is open to all members of the PresbyterianCollege community.4. A Closed Event is a social event open only to members and guests of a host organization.5. An Acceptable Container is any metal, plastic or paper container. Glass is not anacceptable container.6. Common Container is any keg, pony keg, trash can, or other similar device used forstoring or mixing a quantity of beverage or from which a quantity of beverage is distributedto, or consumed by, more than one person.7. Public Area includes campus grounds, Intramural Complex, athletic facilities, class-rooms, stairwells, lobbies, hallways and restrooms, and Springs Campus Center.8. Non-public Area includes residence hall rooms, townhouses and adjacent grounds,Charlotte Hawkins Brown House and adjacent grounds, fraternity houses and adjacentgrounds (inside the outer horseshoe road).9. The Sale of Alcohol is any transfer, trade exchange, or barter in any manner by anymeans for consideration of alcohol (e.g. cover charges, mug/t-shirt sales, etc.)10.The Use of Alcoholic Beverages includes possession, consumption, distribution,purchase, sale, or transfer of alcoholic beverages.

General Provisions Regarding the Consumption and Possession of Alcohol1.The purchase, possession, or consumption of alcoholic beverages on campus is permittedonly by those of legal drinking age.2. Aiding and abetting in the sale or transfer of alcoholic beverages to any person under theage of twenty-one years is prohibited.3. All persons consuming alcohol must carry a valid picture ID or Presbyterian College ID.4. Alcoholic beverages may not be consumed in any public area except for specialfunctions in Springs or at the Intramural Complex , approved by the Dean of Students.5. No person, regardless of age, is permitted to have an open container of alcohol in apublic area on the PC campus.6. The use of alcoholic beverages as a prize in a contest, drawing, lottery, etc. is prohibited.7. Groups and/or individuals in violation of this policy shall be subject to disciplinaryaction.8. At no time are glass containers, kegs or other common containers of alcohol allowed onthe campus.

College Regulations For the Use of Alcohol at Organizational and Community EventsPresbyterian College faculty, staff, students and organizations are expected to know the

college alcohol policy that precedes this statement. No alcoholic beverages are allowed atcollege-sponsored events except for those events approved by the Dean of Students or thePresident. Organizations and individuals that host an event on or off campus at which alcoholwill be present may be held responsible for the actions and well being of their members andguests. The following requirements are the minimum standard to be followed. Organizationsgoverned by regulations from other bodies such as the NCAA, national fraternities, nationalsororities and others, may have additional regulations that must be met.

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1. The college expects any group of students either formally or informally organized toconform to the laws of South Carolina.

2. Social event registration forms are to be filed with the Dean of Students by 3:00 p.m. threedays prior to the event.

3. All approved social events (on or off campus) individually sponsored or under the aegis of astudent organization, fraternity or sorority shall be BYOB, third party vendor or dryevents. The expectation for BYOB events is that only those persons of legal age will bringalcohol.

4. Presbyterian College expects those students who are under age 21 to refuse an alcoholicbeverage if one is offered.

5. At any social event, students shall be required to show their own Presbyterian College IDcard to the designated monitor.

6. Guests of PC students are required to have a valid picture ID card with their birth datelisted.

7. If alcoholic beverages are present, food items and non-alcoholic beverages must beavailable throughout the event.

8. Social events may not include any form of “drinking contests” in its activities or promo-tions. No alcoholic beverages may be awarded as prizes or incentives.

9. To promote personal responsibility and self-governance, organizations that sponsor socialevents shall assume the responsibility of enforcing these guidelines. The sponsoringorganization shall designate at least two students to serve as monitors for the event. Themonitors must not consume alcoholic beverages before or during the event. Monitors must“ID”, issue wrist bands to those of age, and register the organizational members and theirguests at the entrance, and they shall assist those responsible for the event. Hosts andmonitors are responsible for assisting in making arrangements for the safety of those whoappear to be impaired.

10. Public safety officers and staff members may visit registered events periodically to checkwith the persons responsible for the event, primarily to offer assistance. If a violation ofthe law or college policy is observed, the officer will issue a violation and report theincident to the appropriate college official.

11. Institutionally approved security personnel must be present at all times during a registeredsocial event with a guest list of 75 or more. Additional restrictions will be enforced atmajor events to which the entire student body is invited. These restrictions includelimiting the amount of alcoholic beverages that may be brought to an event by individualsor limiting the number of drinks purchased at third-party events.

12. Advertisements, posters or invitations from student groups that are intended for publicviewing may not mention or depict alcohol or use terms referring to alcohol such as beer,happy hour.

The following sanctions will be the normal penalties for alcohol violations.1. First offense - $75.00 fine and 12 hours community service/work and viewing of the risk

reduction CD-ROM. Parents may be contacted and an alcohol assessment may berequired depending upon the circumstances.

2. Second offense - $150.00 fine and 12 hours community service/work and viewing of therisk reduction CD-ROM. Parents will be contacted.

3. Third offense - Suspension.

Drug Abuse PolicyPresbyterian College prohibits its students from possessing, using, or distributing illegal drugs and

drug paraphernalia including, but not limited to, opiates, barbiturates, amphetamines, marijuana and hal-lucinogens, except for legally authorized medical purposes.

Students found guilty of possession or use of illegal drugs will normally be suspended or expelled fromthe College. This policy is equally applicable whether students are found guilty off-campus by civil authori-ties or on campus by college authorities. Students who forfeit a bond required under a formal charge ofpossession or use of illegal drugs are also suspended or expelled from Presbyterian College.

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However, this policy does not preclude students who find themselves faced with a drug problem fromseeking help from members of the college faculty and staff. Those who seek help prior to being chargedwith a violation are not subject to the penalties stated above.

Visitation PolicyThe Student Government Association and the Residence Hall Association sponsor visitation in the

men’s and women’s residence halls. The Resident Assistants and Resident Directors are responsible forimplementing the policy.

The residents of each residence hall are allowed to vote at the beginning of each academic year by secretballot on the adoption of visitation hours. The individual elections are supervised by the Residence HallAssociation and require a two-thirds (2/3) majority for adoption.

The approved plans are as follows:

Plan Open Days Hours

A Sunday - Thursday (noon - midnight)Friday and Saturday (noon - 2 a.m.)

B Sunday, Monday, Wednesday (noon - midnight)Friday and Saturday (noon - 2 a.m.)

C Sunday, Wednesday, (noon - midnight)Friday, Saturday

Signs are placed at the residence halls’ entrances with the selected plan clearly indicated.

The following regulations are effective for all residence halls visitation periods:

1. There will be one Resident Assistant on duty on weekends for each of the residence halls or areas.

2. All non-PC guests must enter and leave through the specified door(s).

3. All non-PC guests must be escorted by their hosts when moving from one area in the residence hallto another.

4. The host must be a resident of the residence hall being visited and is responsible for his or herguests.

5. Resident Directors or Resident Assistants may require a guest to leave at any time.

6. At the end of each visitation period, the host is responsible for seeing that all guests have left theresidence hall.

7. Residents entertaining guests in their dorms may use the kitchens.

8. Residence hall main lobbies are open for all students of both genders at any time.

9. In the event that violations of the Visitation Policy occur frequently on any floor or in an entireresidence hall, the visitation privileges of that area may be revoked by the Residence HallAssociation or the Student Life Office. Violations of this Visitation Policy will be referred to aResident Assistant, Resident Director, or the Student Affairs Life for appropriate action.

10. Any modifications of this Visitation Policy must be approved by the Student Affairs Council. TheFaculty retains the authority to revoke the Visitation Policy at any time.

Sexual Assault PolicyPresbyterian College is an environment where trust and adherence to standards of conduct are agreed

upon by each member of the college community. Sexual assault is considered a criminal offense as well asa violation of trust and a clear violation of the Code of Conduct. Sexual assault will not be tolerated.

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Definitions of Sexual Assault“Sexual assault” is defined as physical conduct of a sexual nature which is against one’s will or without

one’s consent. Date and acquaintance rape are considered sexual assault criminal offenses and are de-scribed as coerced sexual intercourse through force or threats of force, or with someone who is incapableof giving consent.

Legal AuthorityAny student charged with sexual assault on or off campus can be prosecuted under criminal statutes as

well as disciplined through the college. The college reserves the right to take disciplinary action even ifcriminal justice authorities choose not to prosecute. Disciplinary action will follow current college policyas defined in The Knapsack under the Judicial System.

Individual ActionStudents who may be victims of sexual assault are strongly encouraged to do the following in the order

listed:

1. Get to a safe place immediately.

2. Seek medical attention and preserve any physical evidence.

3. Report the assault to campus public safety, local police, or a member of the Student Affairs staff.

4. Seek counseling available on campus or through the Sexual Trauma Center.

The decision to report a sexual assault is up to the student. Even if the student decides not to report theassault to police, medical attention should be sought immediately. Any discussion with campus officialsor counselors does not obligate the student to pursue criminal or disciplinary action.

A more detailed brochure on sexual assault is available through the Student Affairs Department and atReynolds Health Center.

Sexual Harassment PolicyIt is the policy of Presbyterian College that sexual harassment of employees or students is strictly pro-

hibited. Such conduct is unacceptable and will not be tolerated. This policy is in keeping with federal andstate laws prohibiting sex discrimination. It is also the policy of the College that willful, false accusationsof sexual harassment shall not be condoned.

Consequences of ViolationSexual harassment offenders shall be subject to disciplinary action which may include, but is not lim-

ited to, oral or written warnings, demotion, transfer, restrictions, suspension, or dismissal.

Legal AuthoritySexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination which, for employees, is prohibited under Title VII of

the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 for students. TheSouth Carolina State Human Affairs Law also prohibits sex discrimination.

Definition1. Sexual harassment may involve the behavior of a person of either sex against a person of the

opposite or same sex, when such behavior falls within the definition outlined below.

2. Sexual harassment of employees or students at the college is defined as unwelcome sexualadvances, requests for sexual favors, verbal or other expressive behaviors, or physical conductcommonly understood to be of a sexual nature when:

a.Submission to such conduct is made either explicitly or implicitly a term or condition ofan individual’s employment or education;

b. Submission to or rejection of such conduct is used as a basis for academic or employmentdecisions or assessments affecting the individual’s welfare as an employee or student;

c. Such conduct has the purpose or effect of unreasonably and substantially interferingwith an individual’s welfare, academic or professional performance, or creates anintimidating, hostile, offensive, and demeaning work or educational environment.

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Individual Action

1. In circumstances where you think you will not jeopardize your personal safety, your job,or your academic status, communicate clearly to the offender that the behavior is not humorousor welcome and should cease immediately.

2. Keep a record of what happened and when it took place. Should there be any witnesses,ask for their names to include in your documentation of the incident.

3. Find out whether other students or co-workers have been harassed. Together, complainantsare in a stronger position to cope with the situation and the offender.

4. Learn how to combat verbal and physical forms of harassment by enrolling in assertivenesstraining or self-defense classes.

5. Seek advice on how to deal with the situation from Mr. Morris Galloway, Mr. Joe Nixon,Dr. Ann Stidham, Dr. Greg Henley, Mrs. Martha Anne Green, or Ms. Shelia Hill.

Complaint Procedure

1. Any student or employee of the college who suspects that he/she has encountered sexualharassment as defined in the policy statement should report the incident to the VP of Finance,the Vice President for Student Life, the VP for Academic Affairs, the Associate Dean ofStudents, College Counselor, or College Chaplain.

a. If the reporting individual desires primarily to discuss personal thoughts and feelingsor consider ways in which to deal individually with the incident, consultation and advicewill be offered by one of the above named individuals to whom the incident was reported.

b. If the reporting individual wishes to seek remedy for an instance of sexual harassment,the person to whom the instance was reported will explain the avenues of recoursewhich are available.

2. If further examination of the case is warranted, the person to whom the case was reported,with the permission of the complainant, shall do any or all of the following:

a. Conduct an investigation to ascertain the pertinent facts;

b. Make a good faith effort to resolve the complaint through informal processes; or

c. Initiate a formal complaint in the event that informal resolution fails.

3. In the event that a formal complaint is filed, such complaint shall be heard beforea three person committee appointed by the President of the College. The committeeis authorized to conduct hearings in accordance with their discretion and shall conveytheir findings and recommendations to the President of the College who shall makethe final determination with respect to the matter. No formal complaint procedure can beinitiated unless the complainant is willing to be identified to the alleged harasser.

4. The College reserves the right to take action with respect to an alleged harassernecessary to protect itself from potential liability.

Quiet for StudyThe period from 8 p.m. until 6:30 a.m. is designated as QUIET HOURS in residence halls and on

campus. Students are expected to observe this quiet period and to conduct themselves in such a manner as topreclude interference with the study of other students. Students must refrain from playing radios, or record ortape players in such a manner as to interfere with their fellow students or the adjacent community.

Resident Assistants and Resident Directors are charged with the responsibility and have the authority toenforce Quiet Hours. Persons reported as violators will be subject to disciplinary action.

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Standards for DressPresbyterian College students are expected to take pride in their appearance both on and off campus

and select appropriate attire for each occasion.The standards of dress generally acceptable in public restaurants is required in Greenville Hall. Appro-

priate attire does include shoes for all persons.Faculty members may prescribe the dress standards for their class meetings, workshops, and seminars.

SmokingSmoking is not allowed in any building on campus, excluding residence halls and fraternity court. In

residence halls, smoking will not be allowed in any interior public area (i.e. bathrooms, lobbies, hallways,or stairwells) but will be allowed in rooms and/or suites provided all students consent. Fraternity courtbedrooms are considered under the provision that applies to residence hall rooms. Barron Hall, GrotnesHall, and the fourth floor of Clinton Hall have been declared smoke free.

Pets Not Allowed On CampusPets (except non-poisonous fish) must not be brought to or maintained on campus. Those violating this

provision will be fined and/or charged with an extermination fee.The City of Clinton has enacted a dog control law which requires registration and restraint of dogs.

Non-registered or unattended dogs will be impounded.Interfering with a police or humane officer enforcing the dog control ordinance is a misdemeanor.

FirearmsHandguns, rifles, shotguns, and any other firearms and/or concealed weapons are not permitted on Presby-

terian College property or in any building on campus. This includes bow and arrows, air guns, slingshots,laser pointers, paint ball guns, or any other device for throwing missiles. Legal hunting weapons may bestored at the Public Safety Office in private lockers. Students violating the firearms policy are subject tosuspension.

Fireworks, Candles, Explosives, and InflammablesPossession and/or use of fireworks, candles, incense, flammable fluids, dangerous chemical mixtures, or

propelled missiles is prohibited on Presbyterian College property and in buildings.

Fire SafetyThe reporting of false fire alarms and tampering with fire safety or fire alarm equipment is a violation of the

law. False alarms include, but are not limited to, the giving, signaling, or transmitting of a false fire alarm bytelephone, spoken word, activation of any fire alarm system,, or by any other means which results in a falsefire alarm. Fire safety or fire alarm equipment includes, but is not limited to, any part of any fire alarm orsprinkler system, standpipe, fire extinguisher, exit light, fire hydrant, emergency lighting, and automatic firedoors and closures. Criminal prosecution may be imposed, as well as fines up to $500.00.

Fire codes require evacuation of a building when the fire alarm is sounded. Fines up to $1000.00 may beimposed for non-compliance.

A burning permit is required for any outdoor burning in South Carolina. To obtain a permit for burningon campus you should contact the PC Director of Public Safety at least 48 hours before the planned eventor by 10:00 a.m. on Thursdays for weekends. The director will request a permit through the Clinton FireMarshal if the burning request is approved.

Social and Extracurricular ActivitiesIt is the policy of the College that social events, as well as extracurricular and club activities of long

duration, be scheduled on Friday and Saturday nights only (excluding Formal Rush). The intent of thispolicy is to preclude interference with classroom and other academic preparation.

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The College CalendarPublic events and important activities must be approved and placed on the College calendar which is

maintained in the Office of Public Relations and may be viewed on the College’s World Wide Web site. Asa general rule, two events which compete for attendance of the student body as a whole will not be sched-uled on the same date. A weekly Calendar of Events is published for the College community.

Use of College FacilitiesThe use of facilities, buildings, and property of Presbyterian College is reserved to those who are enrolled as

students, members of the College’s staff, faculty and dependents. Guests may use designated facilities providedthey are in the company of and remain in the company of the sponsor. Guests must sign in at the front desk.

Students who find non-students using College facilities should ask them to leave; and, if difficulty is en-countered, advise the Resident Director or a Public Safety Officer.

It will be considered theft to remove any materials from the library without properly checking them out.Silverware, dishes, glasses or cups should not be taken from the dining hall. The dining hall staff will be

glad to provide disposable carriers for your use.

Campus Wide Sign PolicyThe preferred place for signs to be hung on campus is on bulletin boards or cork strips. Bulle-

tin boards are provided in Springs, the Kiosk outside of Springs and on every floor of the resi-dence halls. Cork strips are provided on the window of GDH and on the interior doors in theresidence halls. Cork strips are also provided beside the outside doors of the residence halls.

Signs not hung on bulletin boards should be hung on non-painted columns and walls withclear tape (scotch or packing tape). Other tapes such as duct, masking and double-sided tapeshould not be used. Signs should not be posted on painted surfaces, glass doors or windows(except where the strips are located).

Chalk should be used on the sidewalk only. It should not be used on columns, porches or buildings.No sign or poster should be hung more than 7 feet off the ground without the written permis-

sion of the Physical Plant.For large banners, please use the 2 posts that are located in the front lobby of GDH. Please

check with the front cashier for the posts, pins or tape. Posts can be put on the front porch in thecorners at an angle.

Signs and posters may be hung by any organization of the College. Any outside agency mustget the written permission of the Dean of Students to hang fliers on campus.

When sign, posters or banners are out of date, a representative from the organization should re-move them. Each sign or poster should have an expiration date written at the bottom left corner.

Automotive Vehicle RegulationsStudents are extended the privilege to operate automotive vehicles on the campus of Presbyterian Col-

lege providing such vehicles meet with the registration and safety standards established by the state inwhich the vehicle is licensed. Automotive vehicles, to include motorcycles, etc., which are operated onthe campus of Presbyterian College must be registered with the College. Students changing from boardingto commuting status should contact the Public Safety Office to update their parking stickers. Rules, re-strictions and limitations pertaining to automotive vehicles are disseminated by the Public Safety Office.State and city violations are heard in city or magistrate courts.

Commercial SolicitationCommercial solicitation is not allowed on campus unless prior authorization is obtained from the Office of the

Vice President for Student Life or the Chief of Security. This policy applies to students as well as non-students.Door to door solicitation within residence halls is prohibited. Salesmen who have written authorization

from the Office of Residence Life may visit specific rooms in the residence halls when they have beendeliberately invited to do so by the student.

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Persons who detect unauthorized salesmen in residence halls or on campus should immediately reportthe incident to the Office of Student Life, Campus Security Office, or the Office of Residence Life.

Off campus events can only be publicized in residence halls after approval by the Residence Life Office.

Demonstrations and Civil DisturbancesThe College recognizes the right of any student or group of students to demonstrate peaceably. A dem-

onstration must be registered with the Office of Student Life before it is formed in order to permit theCollege to provide for the protection of its students.

Any interference by any means whatsoever of College activities, the destruction of property, the unau-thorized occupation of buildings, the hindrance of movement or physical contact between persons is inviolation of the policies of the College.

Students found guilty of failing to adhere to this policy will be excluded from further participation in theactivities of the College.

The right to peacefully demonstrate on the campus of Presbyterian College is restricted to those properlyenrolled as full time students at Presbyterian College. The College will not permit on its campus outsiderswho come for the purpose of agitation. Such persons will be regarded as trespassers and may be prosecutedas such should they fail to leave the campus after being requested to do so, or should they enter the campusafter being denied access.

IndebtednessIndebtedness to any agency, chartered club, or department within the College must be taken care of before

a student will be allowed to register for a new term. Registration materials and transcripts will not be releasedunless satisfactory arrangements have been made with the agency claiming indebtedness.

The issuance of checks which are returned and dishonored by a bank is a breach of honesty and isgrounds for disciplinary action.

Indebtedness, to include dishonored checks, within the local community must be recovered by the holderthrough legal channels available to the community. However, reports received by the College on suchindebtedness will be made a matter of record and those persons who accrue indebtedness within the com-munity and fail to properly account for it may be subject to disciplinary action or withholding transcriptsand registration materials.

Withdrawal From CollegeStudents who wish to withdraw during a semester should contact the Vice President for Student Life or

the Vice President for Academic Affairs to initiate withdrawal procedures. Students who fail to follow theproper procedures violate their trust with the College and jeopardize their opportunity to return in thefuture. Their records will indicate that they “withdrew without clearance,” and in some cases would indi-cate grades of “F” in their course work.

General Policy Regarding Referrals to Outside Agencies and Refusal

of Service for Eating Disorders

Presbyterian College maintains the Interdisciplinary Group (IDG) to serve students who haveeating disorders or sub-clinical variants. IDG consists of professionals from the disciplines ofpsychology, nutrition/dietetics, health services, residence life, and athletic training (whenneeded). Although IDG strives to provide high quality service, there are times that the College’sresources are not adequate for a particular student’s needs. In this instance, IDG will refer thatstudent to an outside service provider, and monitor the referral until the student is firmlyestablished in working with the new provider.

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Criteria for outside referral include, but are not restricted to:

1. Severe weight loss2. Rapidly progressing weight loss3. Cardiac irregularities4. Persistently low potassium that has been unresponsive to outpatient treatment5. Symptoms of inadequate cerebral oxygen or mentation (e.g., fainting, severe dizziness,

listlessness, difficulty concentrating, decreased GPA, etc.).6. Severe depression or other mental condition7. Frequency and/or intensity of unhealthy behaviors (e.g., vomiting, laxative abuse,

exercise, restrictive eating, etc.) that are considered excessive by the clinicians8. Ongoing alcohol/substance abuse9. Need for services more than once a week, based on IDG recommendations10. Noncompliance with treatment plan11. Appropriate modality of treatment is not offered at the College12. Low caloric intake13. Obesity without Binge Eating Disorder14. Student status change or loss of eligibility of services15. Any additional factors deemed appropriate by IDG professionals16. Inability to maintain systolic blood pressure >90 mm Hg, temperature >96.5 degrees

Fahrenheit, pulse >60 beats per minute, and/or, if female, maintain monthly mensesunassisted by oral contraceptives for three continuous months.

The IDG discusses each student’s case before a decision to treat or refer is made if there isn’timminent danger of harm present. If the situation is life threatening, each department willmake internal decisions regarding imminent danger of harm when the student presents forservices and appropriate referrals will be made.

Differential clusters of the above factors may result in differential referrals. Students will beinvolved in the referral decision and process. Each department on the IDG will support thedecisions and judgements of other IDG members within the members’ areas of expertise.

If the physical criteria are not met as outlined above, then the IDG may move to have thestudent withdrawn.

Requirement for alternate living arrangements may be made consistent with the housing policy.

Evaluation Process-Endangerment to LifeIf a Presbyterian College student engages or threatens to engage in behavior which poses a

danger of causing physical harm to self or others, the College has a right to conduct anevaluation to determine if the student may remain at the College and, if so, under what terms.

Evaluation ReferralIf the Dean of Students determines that there is reasonable evidence that the student may be a

threat to self or others, the Dean of Students will refer the student to the on-campus psychologistfor an evaluation. If the on-campus psychologist determines that further evaluation is appropriate,the student will be required to have a psychological or psychiatric evaluation by a psychiatricconsultant, the College consultant on eating disorders, or other appropriate specialists.

Evaluation ReportWhen a psychological or psychiatric assessment is conducted by either an on- or off-campus

consultant, the assessment will be made available to the Dean of Students and the on-campustreating psychologist. A copy of the consultant’s report will also be included in the student’sconfidential health file at the Reynolds Health Center.

Actions concerning disciplinary issues may be postponed by the Dean of Students until amedical evaluation has been completed.

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OutcomesBased on the results of the psychological or psychiatric evaluation, five possible outcomes exist:

1. continuation as a student with no required treatment2. continuation as a student with required treatment3. voluntary withdrawal from the College for medical reasons4. voluntary leave of absence5. administrative withdrawal from the College

Voluntary Withdrawal for Medical ReasonsAfter a voluntary withdrawal, the Admissions Committee grants readmission. Letters

documenting treatment, progress and readiness to resume academic work must be received froma treating physician/psychologist. An on-campus interview with the Dean of Students and/or aCollege psychologist may be required.

Administrative WithdrawalIf the physician or psychologist determines that the student represents a serious health risk to

self or others and the student fails to undergo the evaluation or complete treatment asrecommended or to elect a medical withdrawal, the Dean of Students may implement anadministrative withdrawal.

Readmission after an administrative withdrawal is by the same process as readmissionfollowing a voluntary withdrawal for medical reasons.

Campus Housing Policy

As a residential college, Presbyterian College believes that living on campus provides es-sential opportunities for personal growth, development, and education. To strengthen commu-nity life, the residence requirements are part of the College’s efforts to ensure an optimal living/learning environment.

Beginning with the freshman class that enrolls in the fall of 1999, all single students –except those commuting daily from their family’s residence – are required to live in college resi-dence halls each semester during their enrollment as a PC student and be on a meal plan in aCollege dining facility. Students living in one of the college-owned townhouses may choose notto subscribe to a meal plan.

Exceptions to this policy can be granted in extraordinary cases by the Vice President forStudent Life. If the College residence halls are filled, a lottery will be held to determine whichseniors would be permitted to live off campus.

While enrolled in summer school, students may be allowed to live off campus.

Residence Hall Contract

Terms and Conditions — Residence Hall Policies

1. Resident Requirements: Unmarried students, except seniors and day students who reside in the localarea with family or relatives, are required to live in college operated facilities. Students with a mini-mum of 90 semester hours passed may reside off-campus providing they have the concurrence of theirparents or guardians. Married students must reside off-campus unless they have special permission tostay in a residence hall. The request for such permission must be processed through the Residence LifeOffice.

2. Assignment of Occupants: The College retains the right to assign all occupants, to designate room-mates, and to require students to move to a different room. Each room or suite has a designatedminimum and maximum occupancy level and students will be assigned to space as required and avail-able. Students may not sign up for a room without a roommate. An additional $300 fee per semesterwill be assessed for single rooms. Super singles, a double room held as a single, will cost an extra $450per semester. These are generally only offered during the Spring semester.

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3. Responsibility for Personal Property: The college does not assume any legal obligations to pay forthe loss of or damage to the personal property of residents which occurs in its buildings or on itsgrounds. Students and parents are encouraged to carry appropriate insurance to cover such losses.

4. Room Changes: Students who wish to change rooms or residence halls must request permission fromtheir Resident Director. If the request is granted, the Resident Director will provide a room-changeform for completion before the move. Students who change rooms without permission are subject toa $25.00 fine per person. Room changes are permitted two weeks into the semester.

5. Room Acceptance: A Room Inventory Sheet is required for each resident and will be given to thestudent upon arrival on campus. This sheet is to be completed and signed, and then given to the Resi-dent Director of the residence hall. When occupancy is terminated, it is necessary to obtain roomclearance. Persons designated by the Residence Life Office will inspect the room and relieve the occu-pant of responsibility for the room and assess for damages, uncleanliness, or missing property. Thosevacating rooms without following the procedure outlined will be charged $25.00 plus the cost of repairs,replacements, or cleaning.

6. Responsibility for the Room: The student is responsible for the condition of the assigned room andshall reimburse the College for all damage to or loss of fixtures, furnishings, or property. Each studentis responsible for the upkeep of the room (and bathroom, if applicable). Vacuum cleaners are avail-able in the residence halls. Other cleaning materials must be provided by the student.

Students are not permitted to remove, transfer, or store any college property such as desks, chairs,dressers, beds, or mattresses provided in the student rooms. Furniture exchanges, as available, will beavailable on written request through a Resident Assistant or Resident Director. Students are prohib-ited from painting their rooms. Any maintenance problems within the rooms should be reported bythe student to the Resident Director or Resident Assistant. If there is an emergency and you areunable to contact a staff member in your building, please contact the Residence Life Office.

Students are to refrain from putting stickers on the inside or outside of their doors, and are asked to usetacks when attaching anything to a door or drywall. Masking tape may be used on all cinder block walls,but tape that leaves a mark (such as electrical tape and some types of double-sided tapes) must not be used.Students will be charged for any marks left from tape or for the removal of wallpaper from drywall becauseof the use of tape. Additionally, students are to refrain from the use of metal-tip darts. This type of dart anddartboard has caused excessive damage to walls, doors and dressers. Any such dartboard found will beconfiscated.

7. Homemade Bunk Beds: Students may use homemade bunk beds or elevated beds in some rooms. How-ever, there is a limit to the size of this furniture. Bunk beds or elevated beds must not be more than twoinches longer or wider than the length and width of a mattress. These type beds must not impede egressfrom a room. Students wishing to use homemade bunk beds must read the “Lofts and Homemade BunkBeds Guidelines” and sign a release form which can be obtained from any residence life staff member.These limitations are imposed by the Fire Marshall for safety purposes. The construction and use of loftsare at the students’ own risk. The College assumes no responsibility for any injuries that may occur fromusing a loft. These beds are required to be dismantled and removed at the end of the year. All collegefurniture must remain in the room! Homemade bunk beds or lofts are permitted only in Bailey Hall andLaurens Hall.

8. Responsibility for Communal Property (hallways, baths, stairwells, elevators, lounges, studies,utility rooms, and kitchens): Residents are expected to take every precaution to insure that commu-nal property is not abused. In halls or sections where the college has determined that the residents aretolerating abuse of property and the individual(s) responsible cannot be identified, all residents willbe held responsible for paying a prorated share of the cost of repairing such damages.

9. Electrical Equipment: No student shall alter or repair electrical equipment or fixtures which belongto the College. Defects in electrical equipment should be reported to Resident Directors or to Resi-dent Assistants. Personal electrical equipment authorized for use in individual rooms includes TVsets, radios, hi-fi equipment, floor or window fans and thermostatically controlled percolators. Refrig-erators which are no more than 4.2 cubic feet are also permitted. Electrical equipment such as blan-

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kets or pads, irons, razors, hair dryers, hair curlers, toothbrushes, lamps, clocks, and musical instru-ments are acceptable provided such devices do not exceed the amperage limits of the circuits orcreate a hazard due to the manner in which they are connected. No personal air-conditioners areallowed.

Extension cords are to be used only with portable appliances or fixtures. Extension cords should bemaintained in a safe and operable condition, free from frays, splices, and damage. Extension cordscannot be affixed to the floors, walls, doors, or ceilings of residence hall rooms or extend throughwalls, ceilings, floors, under doors or floor coverings.

Due to safety concerns, halogen lights are prohibited from the residence halls. These lights pose asevere fire hazard. In addition, they place an unnecessary strain on our electrical system. If a halogenlight is found in a student room, it will be confiscated and the room occupants will be charged with aviolation of residence hall policy.

10. Firearms, Explosives, Fireworks, Candles, and Inflammables: The possession or use of candles,firearms, air guns, pellet guns, slingshots, explosives, incense, fireworks, flammable fluids, dangerouschemical mixtures, or propelled missiles is prohibited on campus.

11. Fire Safety: The reporting of false fire alarms and tampering with fire safety or fire alarm equipment isa violation of the law. False alarms include, but are not limited to, the giving, signaling, or transmittingof a false fire alarm by telephone, spoken word, activation of any fire alarm system, or by any othermeans which results in a false fire alarm. Fire safety or fire alarm equipment includes, but is not limitedto, any part of any fire alarm or sprinkler system, standpipe, fire extinguisher, exit light, fire hydrant,emergency lighting, and automatic fire doors and closures. Criminal prosecution may be imposed, aswell as fines up to $500.

Fire codes require evacuation of a building when the fire alarm is sounded. Fines up to $1000.00may be imposed for non-compliance.

Christmas and other decorations: All Christmas or other electrical decorations must plug directlyinto a fixed outlet. They are permissible from Thanksgiving through January 6 of the following year.Christmas lights must not be left on while the residence hall room is unattended. Cut or live Christ-mas trees are not allowed in residence hall rooms.

12. Pets: Pets (except non-poisonous fish) are not allowed in residence halls. Those violating thisprovision will be charged $25.00.

13. Roofs and Ledges: Roofs and ledges of all buildings are “off limits.” Fines of $100.00 per person maybe imposed on violators.

14. “Water fights”: “Water fights” and the discharging of water guns are prohibited indoors, includingthe hallways of the residence halls.

15. Other Policies: In addition to these policies, certain residence halls have regulations peculiar toeach of them. Such policies will be distributed at the beginning of the session. The Student Hand-book also contains other policies which all students should have knowledge of and comply with.Copies of this handbook are available in the Student Life Office. Meetings scheduled for a floor, wingor hall by a resident director are mandatory.

16. Keys and Cards: Keys to rooms are distributed to each resident of a room. Such keys remain theproperty of the College and students are required to return keys upon their withdrawal, or uponcompletion of the spring semester. Students may not retain their keys even though they are to occupythe same room the following year. Keys and cards are not to be exchanged or loaned to other students.Lost keys should be immediately reported to the Resident Director. Students will be charged $25.00for a lost key. Lost key cards should be immediately reported to the Public Safety Office. Studentscaught “snatching” or jerking open doors (not using their key cards) will be fined $50.00, pay anydamages, and possibly be charged with a Code of Conduct vandalism violation.

The residence halls are locked 24 hours each day and only those with key cards can enter. Anelectronic card system permits residents of each residence hall to have access to the building at anytime.

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17. Inspection/Search of Rooms: The College reserves the right to enter and inspect a student’s roomwhen it appears that the occupant of the room may be physically harmed or endangered, when itappears that the College property has been damaged, or when it appears that College or other regula-tions are being violated. Rooms will not be inspected, except for the purpose of maintenance orsafety, unless the College official is accompanied by an occupant of the room, a representative desig-nated by an occupant, or another official of the College.

Chartering Student OrganizationsStudents are free to form student organizations and have them recognized by the College so long as the

aims and purposes of such organizations are not in disagreement with the aims and purposes of the College.Students wishing to form new organizations on campus must make a written application which will be

processed for recommendation through the Student Government Association, the Student Affairs Coun-cil, the Faculty and the President of the College in that order. Recommendation against recognition willrequire justification. The application will include the following: name of organization; purposes of theorganization; qualifications for membership; name of the faculty advisor; a copy of the constitution; a letterof recommendation from the Department Chairman or head of the College agency most closely associatedwith the organization; and signatures of 10 or more prospective members.

Existing organizations will provide the names of newly elected officers and faculty advisor to the StudentLife Office.

Jeanne Clery Crime Awareness and Campus Security ActStudents, faculty, staff and visitors should report criminal actions and emergencies occurring on campus

to the Presbyterian College Public Safety Office.The campus and residence halls are patrolled by campus police and security officers employed by the

college. All officers are certified or registered with the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division, havearrest authority and are trained in accordance to State laws. Access to our residence halls is controlled andmonitored by a computerized card entry system at the Public Safety Office; however, the responsibility forpersonal safety and security rest with each resident.

The Presbyterian College Public Safety Office and the Clinton Police Department have an excellentworking relationship. In addition to the College Public Safety radio communications frequency, ourofficers share the City and County law enforcement radio channel for emergency assistance and information.

During freshman and new student orientations, a crime prevention and safety program is presented bythe Public Safety Office. Printed pamphlets and instructions on crime prevention and safety, sexual assaultand harassment, rape and date rape, alcohol and drugs, and fire safety are published and mailed to incomingstudents a few weeks prior to their reporting to campus. Pamphlets are also distributed throughout thecampus during the school year. Various crime prevention and safety articles and advertisements are pub-lished throughout the year in the college newspaper. Special programs and videos are available uponrequest by any college group.

All crimes included in Part I of the South Carolina Uniform Crime Report published by SLED and allcriminal arrests made by our campus police and security officers are reported for inclusion in the State LawEnforcement Division record. Presbyterian College annually prepares a crime statistics report which ispublished in the campus newspaper each fall. A current three year report is available upon request at thePublic Safety Office.

Jeanne Cleary Drug Free Schools and Community ActThe Drug Free Schools and Communities Act Amendments of 1989 require all schools and colleges to

adopt and implement a drug prevention program for its students and employees. As a part of this programthe college is required to annually distribute a statement detailing standards of conduct, description ofapplicable legal sanctions, a description of health risks, available counseling, and disciplinary sanctionswhich may be imposed as they relate to the use of illicit drugs and the illegal use of alcohol.

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Standard of ConductPresbyterian College prohibits its students from the unlawful possession, use, or distribution of illicit

drugs and alcohol on its campus. (Campus, for the purposes of this policy, is defined as any property orvehicle owned by the college and/or any property or vehicle leased or rented with college funds.)

Disciplinary SanctionsAny student found in violation of this policy will be subject to disciplinary sanctions by the college.

Possible sanctions include a reprimand, fine or suspension. Violations could result in the loss of Federalfinancial aid under the provisions of this act.

Legal Sanctions (Local)Persons convicted of illegal drug offenses may receive fines starting at $248.00 for simple possession or

one year in prison. Possession with intent to distribute may receive a five year sentence.Persons convicted of illegal alcohol offenses may receive fines starting at $38.00 going up to $287.00,

and in some cases a 90 day suspension of driver’s license. Some of these offenses include purchase ofalcohol by a person under the age of 21, transferring alcohol to a person under age 21, using the driver’slicense or ID of another person to obtain alcohol, and open containers of alcohol.Federal Penalties and Sanctions for Illegal Possession of a Controlled Substance

21 U.S.C. 844(a) – First conviction: Up to 1 year imprisonment and fined at least $1,000 but not morethan $100,000, or both. After 1 prior drug conviction: At least 15 days in prison, not to exceed 2 years,and fined at least $2,500 but not more than $250,000, or both. After 2 or more prior drug convictions: Atleast 90 days in prison, not to exceed 3 years, and fined at least $5,000 but not more than $250,000, orboth. Special sentencing provision for possession of crack cocaine: Mandatory at least 5 years in prison,not to exceed 20 years; and fined up to $250,000, or both, if:

(a) First conviction and the amount of crack possessed exceeds 5 grams.

(b) 2nd crack conviction and the amount of crack possessed exceeds 3 grams.

(c) 3rd or subsequent crack conviction and the amount of crack possessed exceeds 1 gram.

21 U.S.C. 853(a)(2) and 881(a)(7) – Forfeiture of personal and real property used to possess or to facili-tate possession of a controlled substance if that offense is punishable by more than 1 year imprisonment.(See special sentencing provisions re: crack)

21 U.S.C. 881(a)(4) – Forfeiture of vehicles, boats, aircraft or any other conveyance used to transport orconceal a controlled substance.

21 U.S.C. 853a – Denial of Federal benefits, such as student loans, grants, contracts, and professional andcommercial licenses, up to 1 year for first offense, up to 5 years for second and subsequent offenses.

18 U.S.C. 922(g) – Ineligible to receive or purchase a firearm.

Miscellaneous – Revocation of certain Federal licenses and benefits, e.g. pilot licenses, public housingtenancy, etc., are vested within the authorities of individual Federal agencies.

Note: These are only Federal penalties and sanctions. Additional State penalties and sanctions may apply. For moreinformation on Federal penalties, as well as the uses and effects of controlled substances, see Appendices 1 and 2.

Alcohol EffectsAlcohol consumption causes a number of marked changes in behavior. Even low doses significantly impair

the judgment and coordination required to drive a car safely, increasing the likelihood that the driver will beinvolved in an accident. Low to moderate doses of alcohol also increase in incidence a variety of aggressiveacts, including sexually aggressive or violent acts. Moderate to high doses of alcohol cause marked impair-ments in higher mental functions, severely altering a person’s ability to learn and remember information.Very high doses cause respiratory depression and death. If combined with other depressants of the centralnervous system, much lower doses of alcohol will produce the effects just described.

Repeated use of alcohol can lead to dependence. Sudden cessation of alcohol intake is likely to producewithdrawal symptoms, including severe anxiety, tremors, hallucinations, and convulsions. Alcohol withdrawal

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can be life-threatening. Long-term consumption of large quantities of alcohol, particularly when combined withpoor nutrition, can also lead to permanent damage to vital organs such as the brain and the liver.

Mothers who drink alcohol during pregnancy may give birth to infants with fetal alcohol syndrome. Inaddition, research indicates that children of alcoholic parents are at greater risk than other youngsters ofbecoming alcoholics.

Rights of the CollegeThe College reserves the right to discipline violators of established rules and policies. The right is

extended to exclude those whose conduct is contrary to the best interests of the individual student, toother students or to the College. This includes the right to dismiss students from the College when thePresident or appropriate Judicial body judges this to be necessary.

The College reserves the right to enter and inspect a student’s room when it appears that the occupantof the room may be physically harmed or endangered, when it appears that the College property has beendamaged, or when it appears that College or other regulations are being violated.

Rooms will not be inspected, except for the purpose of maintenance or safety, unless the College officialis accompanied by an occupant of the room, a representative designated by an occupant, or another officialof the College.

The College reserves the right to refuse the original application for readmission at any term of a studentwhose presence, in the opinion of the Admissions Committee, would be inconsistent with, or contrary to,the objectives of Presbyterian College or the best interests of the Presbyterian College community. Deci-sions of the Admissions Committee may be appealed to the President who has final authority.

As long as a student is registered at Presbyterian College, his/her conduct shall be under the jurisdictionof the Staff and Faculty.

Available CounselingDrug and alcohol counseling are available to students and employees of the college through the Laurens

County Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse. Appointments may be made through the PC counselingoffice, ext 8379 or 8380, or by calling the Commission office directly at 833-6500. After office hours, ahelpline is available for emergency intervention and counseling. Rehabilitation programs can also be ar-ranged through the Commission office.

Student GovernmentThe democratic tradition is best exemplified at Presbyterian College through its system of student gov-

ernment. This system is based upon principles of honor and individual responsibility, with the students —through their Student Government Association – regulating themselves in most areas of campus behavior.

Student Government is a vital tradition at Presbyterian College for it was formulated and organized by thestudents for the purpose of serving the student body and the college community. All students should recognizetheir responsibility to their fellow students and to the College and should insure that the Student GovernmentAssociation continues as a viable organization by actively participating in Student Government Affairs.

Student activities and organizations are closely associated with the Student Government and receivetheir direction and support from the Student Government Association.

Student Government is vested in an elected Student Council, which functions as the coordinating andgoverning body of the Student Government Association.

Student Complaints/GrievancesAny student filing a complaint or grievance must first attempt to resolve it by consulting with the

involved faculty or staff member. In the event no resolution is reached, the student should bring or sendthe complaint or grievance, in writing, to the appropriate Officer of the College (e.g. the Vice President forAcademic Affairs for academic matters, the Vice President for Student Life for student life matters, theVice President for Finance for problems with fees or business matters, or the Vice President for Enrollmentfor financial aid concerns) or to the office of the President of the College, which will assign the complaintor grievance to the appropriate officer. The Officer of the College will attempt to work out the problem ina manner satisfactory to the individual(s) involved. If he/she is unable to do so, the matter will be referredto the appropriate council or standing committee of the College for resolution.

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Cok

e, F

lake

, Sno

w, C

rack

Ane

sthe

tic

Pos

sibl

e

H

igh

Y

es

1-2

Snif

fed

, sm

oked

, inj

ecte

d

Am

phet

amin

esB

iphe

tam

ine,

Del

cobe

se,

Att

enti

on d

efic

it P

ossi

ble

Hig

h

Yes

2

-4O

ral,

inje

cted

Des

oxyn

, Dex

edri

ne,

dis

ord

ers,

Obe

trol

narc

olep

sy,

wei

ght c

ontr

ol

Phen

met

razi

nePr

elud

inW

eigh

t con

trol

Pos

sibl

e

H

igh

Y

es

2-4

Ora

l, in

ject

ed

Met

hylp

heni

dat

eR

ital

inA

tten

tion

def

icit

Pos

sibl

e

Mod

erat

e

Yes

2

-4O

ral,

inje

cted

dis

ord

ers,

narc

olep

sy

Oth

erA

dip

ex, C

yler

t, D

idre

x,W

eigh

t con

trol

Pos

sibl

e

H

igh

Y

es

2-4

Ora

l, in

ject

edSt

imul

ants

Iona

min

, Mel

liat,

Pleg

ine,

Sano

rex,

Ten

uate

,T

epan

il, P

relu

-2

101

116

Ap

pen

dix

1 —

Con

tin

ued

Dep

ress

ants

Pos

sib

le E

ffec

ts:

Slur

red

spe

ech,

dis

orie

ntat

ion,

dru

nken

beh

avio

r w

itho

ut o

dor

of a

lcoh

ol.

Eff

ects

of

Ove

rdos

e: S

hallo

w r

espi

rati

on, c

lam

my

skin

, dila

ted

pup

ils, w

eak

and

rap

id p

ulse

, com

a, p

ossi

ble

dea

th.

Wit

hd

raw

al S

ynd

rom

e: A

nxie

ty, i

nsom

nia,

trem

ors,

del

iriu

m, c

onvu

lsio

ns, p

ossi

ble

dea

th.

T

rad

e or

D

epen

den

ceD

ura

tion

Usu

al M

eth

ods

ofD

rugs

Oth

er N

ames

Med

ical

Use

s P

hys

ical

Psy

chol

ogic

alT

oler

ance

Hou

rs A

dm

inis

trat

ion

Chl

oral

Hyd

rate

Noc

tec

Hyp

noti

cM

oder

ate

M

oder

ate

Y

es

5-8

O

ral

Bar

bitu

rate

sA

myt

al, B

utis

ol, F

iori

nal

Ane

stet

ic,

Hig

h-M

od.

Hig

h-M

od.

Y

es

1-1

6

Ora

lL

otus

ate,

Nem

buta

l,an

tico

nvul

sant

,Se

cona

l, T

uina

l,se

dat

ive,

Phen

oxba

rbit

alhy

pnot

ic

Ben

zod

iaze

pine

sA

tiva

n, D

alm

ane,

Ant

ianx

iety

,

Low

Low

Y

es

4-8

O

ral

Dia

zepa

m, L

ibri

um,

anti

conv

ulsa

nt,

Xan

ax, S

erax

, Val

ium

,se

dat

ive,

Tra

nxen

e, V

erst

ran,

hypn

otic

Ver

sed

, Hal

cion

,Pa

xipa

m, R

esto

ril

Met

haqu

alon

eQ

uaal

ude

Sed

ativ

e, H

igh

H

igh

Y

es

4-8

O

ral

hypn

otic

Glu

teth

imid

eD

orid

enSe

dat

ive,

Hig

h M

oder

ate

Y

es

4-8

O

ral

hypn

otic

Oth

erE

quan

il,M

iltow

n,A

ntia

nxie

ty,

Mod

erat

e M

oder

ate

Y

es

4-8

O

ral

Dep

ress

ants

Nol

udar

, Pla

cid

yl,

sed

ativ

e,V

alm

idhy

pnot

ic

102

Ap

pen

dix

1 —

Con

tin

ued

Hal

luci

nog

ens

Pos

sib

le E

ffec

ts:

Illu

sion

s an

d h

allu

cina

tion

s, p

oor

perc

epti

on o

f tim

e an

d d

ista

nce.

Eff

ects

of

Ove

rdos

e: L

onge

r, m

ore

inte

nse

“tri

p” e

piso

des

, psy

chos

is, p

ossi

ble

dea

th..

Wit

hd

raw

al S

ynd

rom

e: W

ithd

raw

al s

ynd

rom

e no

t rep

orte

d.

T

rad

e or

D

epen

den

ceD

ura

tion

Usu

al M

eth

ods

ofD

rugs

Oth

er N

ames

Med

ical

Use

s P

hys

ical

Psy

chol

ogic

alT

oler

ance

Hou

rs A

dm

inis

trat

ion

LSD

Aci

d, M

icro

dot

N

one

N

one

U

nkno

wn

Y

es

8-1

2O

ral

Mes

calin

eM

esc.

But

tons

,

Non

e

Non

e

Unk

now

n

Yes

8

-12

Ora

l&

Pey

ote

Cac

tus

Am

phet

amin

e2.

5 D

MA

, PM

A, S

TP,

N

one

Unk

now

n

Unk

now

n

Yes

Var

iabl

eO

ral,

inje

cted

Var

iant

sM

DA

, MM

DA

, TM

A,

DO

M, D

OB

Phen

cycl

idin

ePC

P, A

ngel

Dus

t, H

og

Non

eU

nkno

wn

H

igh

Y

es

Day

sSm

oked

, ora

l, in

ject

ed

Phen

cycl

idin

ePC

E, P

CPy

, TC

P

Non

eU

nkno

wn

H

igh

Y

es

Day

sSm

oked

, ora

l, in

ject

edA

nalo

gues

Oth

erB

ufot

enin

e, Ib

ogai

ne,

N

one

N

one

Unk

now

n P

ossi

ble

Var

iabl

eSm

oked

, ora

l, in

ject

ed,

Hal

luci

noge

nsD

MT

, DE

T, P

silo

cybi

n,sn

iffe

dPs

ilocy

n

103

Ap

pen

dix

1 —

Con

tin

ued

Can

nab

isP

ossi

ble

Eff

ects

: E

upho

ria,

rel

axed

inhi

biti

ons,

incr

ease

d a

ppet

ite,

dis

orie

nted

beh

avio

r.E

ffec

ts o

f O

verd

ose:

Fat

igue

, par

anoi

a, p

ossi

ble

psyc

hosi

s.W

ith

dra

wal

Syn

dro

me:

Ins

omni

a, h

yper

acti

vity

, and

dec

reas

ed a

ppet

ite

occa

sion

ally

rep

orte

d.

T

rad

e or

D

epen

den

ceD

ura

tion

Usu

al M

eth

ods

ofD

rugs

Oth

er N

ames

Med

ical

Use

s P

hys

ical

Psy

chol

ogic

alT

oler

ance

Hou

rs A

dm

inis

trat

ion

Mar

ijuan

aPo

t, A

capu

lco

Gol

d,

N

one

Unk

now

n

Mod

erat

e

Yes

2

-4Sm

oked

, ora

lG

rass

, Tha

i Sti

cks,

Ree

fer,

Sin

sem

illa

Tet

rahy

do-

TH

C, M

arin

olC

ance

rU

nkno

wn

M

oder

ate

Y

es

2-4

Smok

ed, o

ral

cann

abin

olch

emot

hera

py,

anti

naus

eant

Has

hish

Has

h

Non

eU

nkno

wn

M

oder

ate

Y

es

2-4

Smok

ed, o

ral

Has

hish

Oil

Has

h O

il

Non

eU

nkno

wn

M

oder

ate

Y

es

2-4

Smok

ed, o

ral

Sour

ce:

Dru

gs o

f Abu

se (1

989

Edi

tion

), U

.S. D

epar

tmen

t of J

usti

ce; S

choo

ls W

itho

ut D

rugs

(198

9), U

.S. D

epar

tmen

t of E

duca

tion

104

Ap

pen

dix

2 —

Fed

eral

Tra

ffic

kin

g P

enal

ties

CSA I

and II III

IV V

Pena

lty

2nd

Off

ense

1st O

ffen

se

Not

less

than

10 y

ears

, not

mor

e th

an li

fe.

If d

eath

or

seri

ous

inju

ry,

not l

ess

than

life.

Fine

of n

otm

ore

than

$4 m

illon

ind

ivid

ual,

$10

mill

ion

othe

r th

anin

div

idua

l.

Not

less

than

5 ye

ars,

not

mor

e th

an40

yea

rs.

If d

eath

or

seri

ous

inju

ry,

not l

ess

than

20 y

ears

, not

mor

e th

an li

fe.

Fine

of n

otm

ore

than

$2 m

illon

ind

ivid

ual,

$5 m

illio

not

her

than

ind

ivid

ual.

Pena

lty

2nd

Off

ense

1st O

ffen

seQ

uant

ity

D

rug

Qua

ntit

y

All

Any

All

Any

All

Any

Dru

g

Qua

ntit

y

Firs

t Off

ense

Seco

nd O

ffen

se

Oth

ers

(2)

Any

Met

ham

ph

etam

ine

Her

oin

Coc

ain

e

Coc

ain

e B

ase

PC

P

LS

D

Fen

tan

yl

Fen

tan

yl A

nal

ogu

e

Not

less

than

10 y

ears

, not

mor

e th

an li

fe.

If d

eath

or

seri

ous

inju

ry,

not l

ess

than

20 y

ears

, not

mor

e th

an li

fe.

Fine

of n

otm

ore

than

$4 m

illon

ind

ivid

ual,

$10

mill

ion

othe

r th

anin

div

idua

l.

Not

less

than

20 y

ears

, not

mor

e th

an li

fe.

If d

eath

or

seri

ous

inju

ry,

not l

ess

than

life.

Fine

of n

otm

ore

than

$8 m

illon

ind

ivid

ual,

$20

mill

ion

othe

r th

anin

div

idua

l.

10-9

9 gm

or

100-

999

gm m

ixtu

re

100-

999

gm m

ixtu

re

500-

4,99

9 gm

mix

ture

5-49

gm

mix

ture

10-9

9 gm

or

100-

999

gm m

ixtu

re

1-10

gm

mix

ture

40-3

99 g

m m

ixtu

re

10-9

9 gm

mix

ture

100

gm o

r mor

e or

1 kg

or m

ore

mix

ture

1 kg

or m

ore

mix

ture

5 kg

or m

ore

mix

ture

50 g

m o

r mor

e m

ixtu

re

100

gm o

r mor

e or

1 kg

or m

ore

mix

ture

10 g

m o

r mor

e m

ixtu

re

400

gm o

r mor

e m

ixtu

re

100

gm o

r mor

e m

ixtu

re

Not

mor

e th

an 2

0 ye

ars.

If d

eath

or

seri

ous

inju

ry, n

ot le

ss th

an 2

0 ye

ars,

not

mor

e th

an li

fe.

Fine

: $1

mill

ion

ind

ivid

ual,

$5 m

illio

n no

t ind

ivid

ual.

Not

mor

e th

an 5

yea

rs.

Fine

: Not

mor

e th

an $

250,

000

ind

ivid

ual,

$1 m

illio

n no

t ind

ivid

ual.

Not

mor

e th

an 3

yea

rs.

Fine

: Not

mor

e th

an $

250,

000

ind

ivid

ual,

$1 m

illio

n no

t ind

ivid

ual.

Not

mor

e th

an 1

yea

r.Fi

ne: N

ot m

ore

than

$10

0,00

0 in

div

idua

l, $2

50,0

00 n

ot in

div

idua

l.

Not

mor

e th

an 3

0 ye

ars.

If d

eath

or

seri

ous

inju

ry, l

ife.

Fine

: $2

mill

ion

ind

ivid

ual,

$10

mill

ion

not i

ndiv

idua

l.

Not

mor

e th

an 1

0 ye

ars.

Fine

: Not

mor

e th

an $

500,

000

ind

ivid

ual,

$2 m

illio

n no

t ind

ivid

ual.

Not

mor

e th

an 6

yea

rs.

Fine

: Not

mor

e th

an $

500,

000

ind

ivid

ual,

$2 m

illio

n no

t ind

ivid

ual.

Not

mor

e th

an 2

yea

rs.

Fine

: Not

mor

e th

an $

200,

000

ind

ivid

ual,

$500

,000

not

ind

ivid

ual.

105

Ap

pen

dix

3 —

Fed

eral

Tra

ffic

kin

g P

enal

ties

(Mar

iju

ana)

Q

ual

ity

Des

crip

tion

Fir

st O

ffen

se

S

econ

d O

ffen

se

1,00

0 kg

or

mor

e; o

r 1,

000

or m

ore

plan

ts

100

kg to

1,00

0 kg

; or

100-

999

plan

ts

50 to

100

kg

10 to

100

kg

1 to

100

kg

50-9

9 pl

ants

Les

s th

an 5

0 kg

Les

s th

an 1

0 kg

Les

s th

an 1

kg

Mar

iju

ana

Mix

ture

con

tain

ing

dete

ctab

le q

uant

ity

Mar

iju

ana

Mix

ture

con

tain

ing

dete

ctab

le q

uant

ity

Mar

iju

ana

Has

his

h

Has

his

h O

il

Mar

iju

ana

Mar

iju

ana

Has

his

h

Has

his

h O

il

Not

less

than

10

year

s, n

ot m

ore

than

life

.If

dea

th o

r se

riou

s in

jury

, not

less

than

20

year

s,no

t mor

e th

an li

fe.

Fine

of n

ot m

ore

than

$4

mill

ion

ind

ivid

ual,

$10

mill

ion

othe

r th

an in

div

idua

l.

Not

less

than

5 y

ears

, not

mor

e th

an 4

0 ye

ars.

If d

eath

or

seri

ous

inju

ry, n

ot le

ss th

an 2

0 ye

ars,

not m

ore

than

life

. Fi

ne o

f not

mor

e th

an $

2 m

illio

nin

div

idua

l, $5

mill

ion

othe

r th

an in

div

idua

l.

Not

mor

e th

an 2

0 ye

ars.

If d

eath

or

seri

ous

inju

ry, n

ot le

ss th

an 2

0 ye

ars,

not m

ore

than

life

. Fi

ne o

f $1

mill

ion

ind

ivid

ual,

$5 m

illio

n ot

her

than

ind

ivid

ual.

Not

mor

e th

an 5

yea

rs.

Fine

not

mor

e th

an $

250,

000

ind

ivid

ual,

$1 m

illio

n ot

her

than

ind

ivid

ual.

Not

less

than

20

year

s, n

ot m

ore

than

life

.If

dea

th o

r se

riou

s in

jury

, not

less

than

20

year

s,no

t mor

e th

an li

fe.

Fine

of n

ot m

ore

than

$8

mill

ion

ind

ivid

ual,

$20

mill

ion

othe

r th

an in

div

idua

l.

Not

less

than

10

year

s, n

ot m

ore

than

life

.If

dea

th o

r se

riou

s in

jury

, not

less

than

life

.Fi

ne o

f not

mor

e th

an $

4 m

illio

n in

div

idua

l,$1

0 m

illio

n ot

her

than

ind

ivid

ual.

Not

mor

e th

an 3

0 ye

ars.

If d

eath

or

seri

ous

inju

ry, l

ife.

Fin

e of

$2

mill

ion

ind

ivid

ual,

$10

mill

ion

othe

r th

an in

div

idua

l.

Not

mor

e th

an 1

0 ye

ars.

Fine

not

mor

e th

an $

500,

000

ind

ivid

ual,

$2 m

illio

n ot

her

than

ind

ivid

ual.

106

IndexAbsences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 68

Academic Affairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 57, 60

Academic Probation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 69

Accounts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 57

Admissions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 57

Alcohol Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 82, 97

Appeals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 57

Athletics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 57

Book Store . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 57

Cable TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 57

Campus Security Act . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 95

Canteen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 57

Career Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 57, 61

Chaplain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 57, 61

Chartering Organizations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 96

Class Attendance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 68

Classification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 72

Code of Conduct . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 82, 83, 103

College Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 89

Computer Labs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 57

Correspondence Courses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 76

Cultural Enrichment Program. . . . . . . . . . . . p. 71

Vice President for Student Life . . . . . . p. 57, 61, 81

Degree Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 70

Demonstrations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 91

Dining Hall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 64

Disabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 77

Dress . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 88

Drama . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 58

Drugs/Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 85, 96

Exams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 75

Excuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 58, 68

Explosives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 89

Extended Loads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 74

Extracurricular Activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 89

Faculty Advisor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 61

Financial Aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 58, 65

Firearms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 89

General Education Requirements . . . . . . . . . p. 71

Grade Point Ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 76

Grades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 75

Graduation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 73

Greek/Social Clubs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 58

Health Sciences Advising . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 58

Health Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 58, 64

Honor Code . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .see Blue Book

Honors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 76

Housing Policy. . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 93

ID Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 65

Incomplete Grades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 76

Indebtedness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 91

Intramural Athletics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 58

Judicial Council . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 58

Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 58, 65

Lost and found . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 58

Mail Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 58, 66

Military (ROTC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 59

Multicultural Affairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 59, 66

Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 59

Off Campus Employment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 59

Pass/Fail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 74

Personal Counseling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 59, 65

Publications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 59

Public Relations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 59

Pets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 89, 95

President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 81

Public Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 59, 81

Quiet for Study . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 88

Readmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 74

Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 78

Registrar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 59

Repeating Courses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 75

Residence Hall Association . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 81

Residence Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 61, 93

Room Keys/Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 105

Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 60

Sexual Assault . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 86

Sexual Harassment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 87

SGA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 60

Smoking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 89

Solicitation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 90

Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 66

Student Vounteer Services . . . . . . . . . . . p. 60, 67

Summer School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 76

Telephones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 60, 62

Visitation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 85

Withdrawals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 60, 74, 91

Worship Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 67

Writing Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 67

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Important Numbers to Know

Clinton Police Department .................................................... 833-2511Clinton Fire Department........................................................ 833-2650Emergency Medical Service ................................................... 833-4666General Emergency ......................................................................... 911

NOTES

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