Harris-Stowe State University - STUDENT HANDBOOK - 2021-2022.
BOARD
OF REGENTS.
MICHAEL
P. McMILLAN, CHAIRMAN.
ATTY.
DEBORAH PRICE, VICE CHAIR.
CHRISTINE
A. CHADWICK.
DEXTER
A. MARTIN.
ATTY.
RONALD A. NORWOOD.
VALERIE
E. PATTON.
Executive
Leadership Team.
Dr.
Latonia Collin Smith.
Interim
President.
Dr.
Shawn Baker.
Vice
President of Student Success & Dean of Students.
Dr.
Edward Hill.
Interim
Provost/ Vice President for Academic Affairs.
Dr.
Terrence Finley.
Vice
President of Fiscal Affairs.
James
Fogt.
Vice
President for Strategic Planning and IT Services.
Dr.
Chauvette McElmurry-Green.
Interim
Executive Director of Enrollment Management/Registrar.
Jeff
Shaw.
Vice
President of Institutional Advancement.
Tahir
Younas.
Interim
Chief Information Officer.
PREFACE
Dear student:
This Student Handbook is a “ready guide” to
Harris-Stowe State University. The publication has been designed to give you
basic information about the University, students’ rights and responsibilities,
and policies governing student behavior. It is important that you familiarize yourself
with this handbook. You will find important information that should prove
beneficial during your matriculation here.
We are here to assist you in meeting your educational
goals. The Harris-Stowe State University faculty and staff recognize that your
success means our success! If you have any questions or concerns, please
contact the Division of Student Affairs at (314) 340-5112, and we will be glad to
assist you.
We wish you every success in your academic efforts and
in your personal development at Harris-Stowe State University. This handbook is
intended as a guide and does not constitute a contract between the student and the
University. Every effort has been made to provide students with complete and
accurate information. However, the University reserves the right to change,
amend or revoke any rules regulations, policies or procedures.
University
Information
HISTORY
OF THE UNIVERSITY
The
First l50 Years
Harris -Stowe State University traces its origin back
to 1857 when it was founded by the St. Louis Public Schools as a normal school
and thus became the first public teacher education institution west of the
Mississippi River and the12th such institution in the United States.
The earliest predecessor of Harris -Stowe State
University was a normal school established for white students only by the
Public School System of the city of St. Louis. This school was later named
Harris Teachers College in honor of William Torrey Harris who had been a
superintendent of instruction in the St. Louis Public Schools and also a United
States commissioner of education. The College began offering in-service
education for St. Louis white teachers as early as 1906. In
1920, Harris Teachers College became a four-year,
undergraduate institution, authorized to grant a Bachelor of Arts in Education.
In 1924, the College received accreditation from the North Central
Association of Schools and Colleges. Accreditation
from other agencies followed, including accreditation by the American
Association of Colleges for Teacher Education, and the National Council for the
Accreditation of Teacher Education.
A second predecessor institution began in 1890 as a
normal school for black teachers of elementary schools in the city of St.
Louis. This normal school was also founded by the St. Louis Public School
System and was an extension of Sumner High School. In 1924, the Sumner
Normal School became a four- year institution with
authority to grant the baccalaureate degree.
In 1929, its name was changed to Stowe Teachers
College, in honor of the abolitionist and novelist, Harriet Beecher Stowe.
These two teacher education institutions were merged
by the Board of Education of the St. Louis Public Schools in 1954 as the first
of several steps employed to integrate the public schools of St. Louis. The
merged institution retained the name Harris Teachers College. Later, in
response to the many requests from alumni of Stowe Teachers College and members
of the greater St. Louis community, the Board of Education agreed to restore to
the College’s name the word “Stowe” and to drop the word “Teachers.”
In 1979, the General Assembly of the State of Missouri
enacted Senate Bill 703, under which Harris-Stowe College became the newest
member of the state system of public higher education.
The institution’s name was again changed with the
addition of the word “State” and was officially known as Harris-Stowe State
College. In addition to the name change, the college’s baccalaureate degree was
changed to a Bachelor of Science in Education. In compliance with new state
standards and teacher certification requirements, the College’s teacher
education curriculum was modified, and three separate teacher education majors
were approved: Early Childhood Education, Elementary School Education, and
Middle/Junior High School Education.
In 1981, the College received state approval for a new
degree program, the Bachelor of Science in Urban Education. This program is the
only one of its kind in the United States at the undergraduate level and is
designed to prepare nonteaching urban education specialists who will be
effective in solving the many urban-related problems facing today’s urban
schools.
In 1993, the Governor of the State of Missouri Mel
Carnahan signed into law Senate Bill 153,
which authorized Harris-Stowe State College to expand
its mission in order to address unmet needs of metropolitan St. Louis in
various applied professional disciplines. In response to Senate Bill 153,
Mission Expansion, the Business Administration Department began operations Fall
Semester of 1993 with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with
three options:
Accounting, General Business Management, and
Management Information Systems. During the fall of 1995, the Bachelor of
Science Degrees in Business Administration and Marketing were added.
Subsequently, during the fall of 1997, the Bachelor of Science Degree in Health
Care Administration was implemented. Mission enhancement has provided the
opportunity for Harris-Stowe State College to refine the degree offerings to
make the graduates more competitive. A Bachelor of Science in Accounting
replaced the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with an option
Accounting.
A Bachelor of Science in Hospitality and Tourism
Management was added to the curriculum in the fall of 2000. The Bachelor of
Science in Information Sciences and Computer Technology with options in
Computer Studies, Management Information Science, Computer/Network Analyst
option, and Systems/Network Analyst replaced the Bachelor of Science in
Business Administration with an option in Management Information Systems. The
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with options in General Business
Management and Marketing and the Bachelor of Science in Health Care Management
have been increased in total credit hours required to 128 to be consistent with
the other programs in the Business Administration Department, as well as to
accommodate the new state requirement for 42 credit hours of general education
course work.
On March 17, 2005, Governor Matt Blunt signed Senate
Bill 98 changing the name of HarrisStowe State College to Harris-Stowe State
University, effective August 28, 2005. This name change launched a new level of
excellence in the institution’s history. The 2006 -2007 academic year marked
the sesquicentennial anniversary, the l50th year of the founding of Harris-Stowe
State University.
MISSION
OF THE UNIVERSITY
Harris-Stowe State University provides educational
opportunities that reflect excellence in holistic student development. We offer
programs designed to nurture intellectual curiosity and build authentic skills
that prepare our students for success in a diverse, global society.
VISION
OF THE UNIVERSITY
Harris-Stowe State University will achieve the status
of a top-tier regional university by focusing on holistic student development,
academic integration, and student-centered services.
INSTITUTIONAL
CORE VALUES: OUR ‘PRINCIPLES OF PRIDE’
PERSONAL
GROWTH
We believe that it is our responsibility to develop an
individual’s intellect as well as an awareness of personal accountability for
the decisions one makes and the impact of those decisions on others.
RESPECT
We believe that being respectful of others is what
drives successful relationships, and civility is an expectation rightfully held
by all campus constituents.
INNOVATION
We encourage individuals to cultivate new ideas and
approaches that improve learning and student, faculty, staff, and alumni
experiences.
DIVERSITY
We embrace diversity in all forms and champion the
rights of individuals to respectfully share their unique perspectives within
our university community.
EXCELLENCE
We believe that individuals contribute effectively
when they are meeting or exceeding expectations of their community; therefore,
we continuously strive to achieve excellence in all University activities
ACCESSIBILITY
Harris-Stowe State University is located at the
business, education and transportation hub of metropolitan St. Louis. The
University is close to many major corporations, governmental agencies and
nationally recognized cultural and educational resources, as well as historical
landmarks. It is easily reached via Interstates 55 and
44, US Highway 64 and the Metrolink Rail System. The institution is within 15
minutes, by automobile, of more than half the population of metropolitan St.
Louis. The University is also very easily reached by regular public transportation.
To meet the educational needs of an urban population,
HSSU operates during varying hours of the day and night, on weekdays and on
weekends. Harris-Stowe schedules instruction during the day, at night, and on
Saturdays. Also, in an effort to meet special educational needs of government
agencies and school districts throughout the area, the University provides, to
the extent possible, courses off-campus at the work site both during and after
regular work hours.
Financial accessibility is also an important feature
of Harris-Stowe. The University continues to provide opportunities for
instruction in professional education at the most affordable cost in the
metropolitan St. Louis area.
ACCREDITATION
AND AFFILIATIONS
Harris-Stowe State University is accredited by the
Commission of Higher Education of the North Central Association of Colleges and
Universities, which is the major accreditation agency for this region. The
Teacher Education Program is fully accredited by the National Council for Accreditation
of Teacher Education and the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
The Business Administration Program is accredited by the International Assembly
of Collegiate Business Education and the Association of Collegiate Business
Schools and Programs. The University is also a member of the American
Association of Colleges for Teacher Education.
Major affiliations of the University include
membership in the Association for Continuing Higher Education, Association of
American Colleges and Universities, Association of Collegiate Business Schools
and Programs, Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges,
National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics, American Association for Affirmative
Action, National Association for Equal Opportunity in Education, American National
Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers, and the National Association
of Student Personnel Administrators.
GRADUATE
CREDIT
Graduate opportunities are offered at Harris-Stowe
State University through three sister institutions: University of Missouri-St.
Louis (UMSL), Webster University, and Maryville University. Students may apply
to the UMSL Graduate School to work toward a master’s degree in Elementary,
Middle or Secondary Education. Students in Business Administration who wish to
work toward an advanced degree may apply to do so at Webster University. Some
courses will be taught and taken at HSSU. Lastly, through a collaborative
effort with Maryville University, students may earn a fully funded Master of
Arts in Education, Educational Leadership and Administration with an emphasis
in Urban Leadership. For more information, contact Vice President of Academic
Affairs and Provost, Dr. Dwyane Smith at (314) 340-3611
THE
HARRIS-STOWE STATE UNIVERSITY STUDENT PLEDGE
As a student at Harris -Stowe, I am firmly committed
to doing all of the things, within my power, that will enable me to become the
kind of graduate of which, I, myself, and my alma mater can be justly proud. To
that end, I pledge myself to accomplish the following things throughout my
years of study at Harris-Stowe State University and beyond.
To always respect myself, as a person who is endowed
with great human dignity, and to always respect others in the very same way;
To exhibit behavior both on the campus and elsewhere —
that is commensurate with, and worthy of, a mature person; To attend my classes
on a regular basis, being absent only under circumstances that are beyond my
control or that make my absence absolutely necessary;
To not only attend, both regularly and punctually, all
of the classes in which I am enrolled, but to also perform academically as well
as my abilities permit; To choose language and dress that are appropriate in a
university and in all other environments in which I am a participant, and to
always refrain from being belligerent or offensive to others; To respect the
beliefs and customs of others and to also recognize the importance of
cooperation within any group of which I am a part; To be a problem-solver in
the various situations that I encounter in life;
To participate actively and constructively in the
various events that take place on and off the University campus; To be honest
and sincere in all of my dealings with others.
These actions I solemnly pledge to perform to the very
best of my ability.
UNIVERSITY
MOTTO
“Change Happens Here”
UNIVERSITY
COLORS
Brown and Gold
UNIVERSITY
ALMA MATER
“We Sing of Harris-Stowe”
Ev’ry where I go, I sing of Harris-Stowe.
I love my alma mater dear with praise increasing year
by year.
May ev’ry one here know my love of Harris-Stowe.
I owe her all my loyalty, respect reserved for
royalty. Observe the outward glow inspired by
Harris-Stowe. Chorus
Whither winds may blow, I’ll stand by Harris-Stowe.
Her honor I will e’er defend with strength that cannot
ever bend.
On guard now, ev’ry foe of dear old Harris-Stowe.
We know our true identity, upon this hallowed entity.
So let the praises flow for dear old Harris-Stowe.
Chorus
Harris-Stowe, Harris-Stowe, sons and daughters we!
Harris-Stowe, Harris-Stowe, all our praise to thee!
Procedures
and Policies
HELPFUL
HINTS
Absences
If you must be absent from a number of classes or from
an examination, notify your instructor prior to the absences. It is your
responsibility to follow up on absences with the instructor. An excessive
number of absences could result in a grade of “F.” Emergency absences
(prolonged illness, death in the family, etc.) may be communicated to the
Office of Counseling Services at (3l4) 340-5089. In order to be eligible for
federal financial aid, the student must attend 60- percent of class sessions in
each course.
Class
Cancellation
Occasionally, a class may be canceled because of low
or insufficient enrollment. When this occurs, the University will attempt to
notify the students before the first-class meeting.
Students will be given the option of adding another
class.
Course
Revisions
The University reserves the right to add or cancel
courses, to revise subject matter contents or make any other necessary changes.
Regulations
Harris-Stowe students are subject to all regulations
as published in the University Bulletin and Student Handbook. In addition,
residential students are subject to all the regulations as stipulated in the
Residential Life Handbook.
Student
Identification Number
Each student is assigned a student identification
number in the Admissions Office as part of the Admissions process. This number
is entered on the student’s identification card, which is generated in the
Office of Campus Public Safety, HGA 019, in the main administration building.
Academic
Transcripts
Students may receive a copy of their transcript in the
Office of the Registrar, located in HGA 007 of the main building. For more
information, call the Office of the Registrar at (314) 340-3600.
STATEMENT
OF HUMAN RIGHTS AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
The Board of Regents has committed itself and Harris
-Stowe State University to the policy that there shall be no discrimination
either in employment or in the admission of students on the basis of race,
creed, color, sex, age, national origin, handicap, religion, marital or
veteran’s status. This policy pertains to all educational programs and other
activities. Pursuant to, and in addition to this policy, the University abides
by the requirement of Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964,
Revised order No. 4, Executive Orders 11246 and 71374, Sections 7999A and 845
of the Public Health Service Act, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972,
and other federal regulations and pertinent acts of Congress.
ACADEMIC
HONESTY
Cheating on exams and or classroom assignments and
plagiarism are serious offenses against the University and its entire community
of learners. Any academic dishonesty suspected by an instructor shall be dealt
with accordingly. Such actions might result in corrective consequences such as
failure in the assignment, failure in the course and or dismissal from the
course. The Provost/Vice President for Academic Affairs may impose other
possible corrective sanctions.
STUDENT
RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Every student enrolled in Harris-Stowe State
University is obligated at all times to assume responsibility for his or her
actions, to respect constituted authority, to be truthful, to respect the rights
of others, and to respect private and public property. This code of
obligations, together with specific rules and regulations, always applies to
conduct occurring on property owned or controlled by the University and
University-sanctioned events. On-campus misconduct that involves possible
violations of federal, state or local laws may result in prosecution by appropriate
civil authority in addition to University corrective action. Off-campus acts constituting
violation of law when that conduct has substantially interfered with the University’s
functions or mission prompts University corrective action. No special consideration
will be requested by the University when a student has been apprehended elsewhere
for a violation of public law because of his or her status as a student. When
students are prosecuted for violations of public laws, institutional authority
will not be used to merely duplicate the functions of those laws and may
include dismissal from the University.
The policies and procedures contained herein are
instituted under the authority granted by law to the Board of Regents to
establish policies and procedures for the government and management of Harris-Stowe
State University. The overall responsibility for the enforcement of these regulations’
rests with the president of Harris-Stowe State University and his designees.
All alleged violations are adjudicated in accordance with the established
procedures of the judicial system. Every student is expected to observe the
principles underlying University policies for student life. In order to
maximize the freedom and enjoyment of University life for all persons, the
personal conduct of each student is expected to reflect a high consideration
for the rights of others. As citizens and as members of the University
community, students enrolled at HarrisStowe State University have specific
rights.
I. Those rights common to all citizens under federal
and state constitutions and through pertinent laws are retained by students.
These rights include, but are not limited to, the rights of privacy, equal
opportunity, and nondiscrimination, freedom of speech, assembly and association.
The application of these rights in the university setting includes the
following examples:
A. To promote their common interest, students have the
right to join organizations that meet the standards of acceptability adopted by
the University;
B. Students have the right to engage in discussions to
exchange thoughts and opinions;
C. Students have the right to speak freely and write
or print on any subject in accordance with established law.
II. Students gain rights also through membership in
the University community. Examples of these are:
A. The right to fair and impartial treatment;
B. The right to participate in the formulation of
policy directly affecting students through membership on appropriate committees
as determined by the president and his or her representatives;
C. The right to protection afforded under specific
policies authorizing
inspection, search and seizures on university
property;
D. The right to use University facilities in
accordance with guidelines established for the use of those facilities.
Each student enrolled at Harris -Stowe State
University has the responsibility to reflect, in his or her conduct, the
understanding of institutional standards, and to refrain from those acts which
impose upon the rights of others. The necessary corrective action, which may
involve dismissal from the University, will be taken as a result of any student
or student organization engaging in the following actions:
False
Information.
Students are not to provide false information in any
form to University officials. Students are not to knowingly misuse,
misrepresent or falsify any University record, ID card, form, computer resource
or procedure. Students who assist by any means the providing of false
information as described in this expectation will be considered in violation.
Students are not to take any action (verbal, written or behavior), based on
known incorrect data, with direct intent to be hurtful or harmful to the
University.
False
Report of an Emergency
The intentional false reporting of a bomb, fire,
attack, or other emergency on any University-owned or controlled property is
strictly prohibited.
Financial
Obligations
Students are expected to promptly pay all University
bills, accounts and other related financial obligations when due. If for good
reason a student cannot pay such obligations on time, he or she is responsible
for contacting the department or the individual concerned in order to arrange an
extension. Failure to meet University financial obligations and deadlines
generally results in the suspension of registration and the withholding of
credits and grades.
Acceptable
and Unacceptable Behavior
Each student enrolled at Harris -Stowe State
University has the responsibility to reflect, in his or her conduct, the
understanding of institutional standards, and to refrain from those acts which
impose upon the rights of others. The necessary
disciplinary action, which may involve dismissal from the University, will be
taken as a result of any student or student organization engaging in the
following actions:
Vandalism, arson, damage or destruction to University
or private property while on campus;
Theft, accessory to theft and or unauthorized
possession of property belonging to the University or member of the University
community;
Misappropriation or conversion of University funds,
supplies, equipment, labor, material, space or facilities;
Trespassing or unauthorized entry on University-owned
or controlled property;
Failure to comply with a proper request of a
University official acting in performance of his or her duties or to identify
oneself to the official when asked;
Dishonesty, such as cheating, plagiarism or knowingly
furnishing false information to the University;
Forgery, alteration or misuse of University documents,
records or identification;
Interference with, or obstruction of, any
University-sponsored or approved function or activity;
Initiation or circulation of a report or warning of a
crime, emergency, impending disaster or catastrophe, knowing that the report is
false or the transmission of such a report to an official or official agency;
Failure to observe rules and regulations issued by
proper University authority, including all publications and notices pertaining
to student life;
Physical abuse of any person on University-owned or
controlled property or at Universitysponsored or supervised functions, or
conduct which threatens or endangers the health or safety of any person;
Any act or threat including profane or abusive
language, perpetrated for the purpose of harassing or submitting any member or
guest of the University community to pain, discomfort or indignity;
Disorderly, lewd, indecent or obscene conduct or
expression on University-owned or controlled property at University-sponsored
or supervised functions;
Use, possession or distribution of narcotics or
dangerous and illegal drugs as defined under municipal, state or federal law;
Use, possession or distribution of alcohol on
university-controlled property or at Universitysponsored or supervised
functions;
Conduct involving violations such as civil or criminal
laws when such violations adversely affect the University and or members of the
University community.
Obstruction or disruption of teaching, research,
administration, disciplinary procedures or other University activities
including its public service functions or other authorized activities on
University premises;
Violations of University policies or regulations,
including University regulations concerning the registration of student
organizations, the use of University facilities or the time, place and manner
of public expression;
USE
OF FIREARMS, AMMUNITION, EXPLOSIVES AND OTHER LETHAL WEAPONS:
Only authorized security personnel (police officers
and Public Safety officers) are permitted to carry and use firearms and
ammunition. The possession, use or sale of firearms, ammunition, explosives and
other lethal weapons are strictly forbidden on the Harris-Stowe State
University campus. Appropriate University corrective action, as well as
criminal sanctions, will be applied in all cases of violation of these security
regulations;
xx. No Smoking policy is enforced campus wide.
ADA
(Americans with Disabilities Act)
Harris-Stowe State University does not discriminate in
the admission or treatment of students on the basis of disability. The University
is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section
504 of the Rehabilitation Act:
Section 202 of the 1990 Americans with Disabilities
Act “No qualified individual with a disability shall, by reason of such
disability, be excluded from the participation in or be denied the benefits of
the service, programs or activities of any public entity, or be subject to
discrimination by any such entity.”
Section 504 of the 1973 Rehabilitation Act “No
otherwise qualified handicapped individual in the United States shall solely,
by reason of his handicap, be excluded from the participation in, be denied the
benefits of or be subjected to
discrimination under any program or activity receiving
federal financial assistance.”
While ensuring the academic integrity of its programs,
the University is dedicated to providing the reasonable accommodations needed
to ensure equal access to educational opportunities for individuals with
verified disabilities.
Procedures
The Academic Resource Center is responsible for the
coordination of services to students
with disabilities as defined by Section 504 of the
Rehabilitation Act.
Identification
The Academic Resource Center is committed to a
reasonable approach in the identification of
disabled students. The Academic Resource Center will
contact all students who voluntarily
identify themselves as having a disability during the
University admission or orientation
process. Faculty members who observe student learning
difficulties that are indicative of a
physical/learning disability may refer that student
for assistance to the Academic Resource
Center.
Students who suspect they have a disability may
contact the Academic Resource Center for
information regarding disabilities and referrals for a
psycho-educational assessment, when
needed. In all cases, students who need an assessment
to determine their learning disability are
responsible for providing the required documentation
and the cost of the assessment.
Information regarding a disability will be kept confidential
unless the student signs a Release of
Information Form, which requires a notarized
signature.
Academic requirements that are defined by Harris-Stowe
State University as essential to
courses, programs of study or any related licensing or
certification requirement are not regarded
as discriminatory.
Qualified students with a physical disability may be
required to provide documentation of their
disability to receive any necessary academic
modification and or reasonable accommodations.
Learning disabled students are responsible for
providing the University with
documentation regarding their disability.
Documentation for a learning disability must include
psycho-educational assessment that has
been done within the last four years to ensure that
appropriate academic adjustments are
provided. Based upon the specific needs of the
student, reasonable accommodations and
academic modifications are determined by the faculty
involved and The Academic Resource
Center personnel.
For students with learning disabilities or, in some
cases, students with a physical disability,
under the Core Curriculum, the policy for all
substitutions requested of required courses are:
I. A student shall have a psycho-educational
assessment that delineates not only the
problem, but a prescriptive program for study;
II. The University shall provide reasonable
accommodations in learning opportunities and
support for these students; only if the University is
unable to provide these reasonable
accommodations, shall substitutions for the requirements
be sought;
III. The allowable substitution, if one can be found,
shall be determined jointly by the
department of the course in question and by the
Provost/Vice President for Academic
Affairs based on the learning objective of the
requirements and; Under no circumstances
shall an absolute waiver, with no substitution be
made. Americans with Disabilities Act
The
Family Education Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA)
STATEMENT OF POLICY. The Family Educational Rights and
Privacy Act (FERPA) is a
federal law that affords students at Harris-Stowe
State University certain rights with respect to
their education records. These rights include:
The right to inspect and review the student’s
education records within 45 days of the day the
University receives a request for access. Students
wishing to inspect their education records
should submit to the Registrar, Dean of the
appropriate academic division, or other
appropriate official, a written request identifying
the records they wish to inspect. The
University official will make arrangements for access
and notify the student of the time and
place where the records may be inspected. If the
University official to whom the request
was submitted does not maintain the records, that
official shall advise the student of the
correct official to whom the request should be
addressed. Students wishing to have copies
of education records will be responsible for payment
of reasonable copying charges.
The right to request the amendment of the student’s
education records that the Student believes
is inaccurate. Students may ask the University to
amend a record that they believe is
inaccurate. The student should provide written notice
to the University official responsible
for the record, clearly identify the part of the record
he or she wants changed, and specify
why it is inaccurate. The University will review the
request and determine whether an
amendment is warranted. If the University determines
that amending the record is not
warranted or appropriated, the University will notify
the student of its decision, and will
advise the student of his or her right to a hearing
regarding the request for amendment.
The right to consent to disclosures of personally
identifiable information contained in the
student’s education records, except to the extent that
FERPA authorizes disclosure without
consent.
The right to file a complaint with the U. S.
Department of Education concerning alleged failures
by the University to comply with the requirements of
FERPA. The name and address of the
Office that administers FERPA are:
Family Policy Compliance Office
U. S. Department of Education
400 Maryland Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20202-4605
RELEASE OF “DIRECTORY INFORMATION”. FERPA permits the
University to disclose
“directory information” contained in its students’
education records. At Harris-Stowe State
University, designated “Directory information”
includes, but is not limited to, the student’s
name, address, telephone listing, e-mail address,
photograph, date and place of birth, major field
of study, dates of attendance, enrollment status,
participation in officially recognized activities
and sports, weight and height of members of athletic
teams, degrees, honors and awards, and the
most recent educational institution attended.
DISCLOSURE
TO SCHOOL OFFICIALS WITH LEGITIMATE EDUCATIONAL INTERESTS.
FERPA also permits the University to disclose
personally identifiable information from a student’s educational records to
“school officials” with legitimate educational interests. A school official is
a person employed by the University in an administrative, supervisory, academic
or research, or support staff position (including law enforcement unit
personnel and health staff): a person or company with whom the University has
contracted (such as an attorney), auditor, or collection agent); a member of
the Board of Trustees; or a student serving on an official committee, such as a
disciplinary or grievance committee, or assisting another school official in
performing his or her tasks. A school official has a legitimate educational interest
if the official needs to review an education record in order to fulfill his or
her professional responsibility.
OTHER
DISCLOSURES WITHOUT CONSENT.
FERPA permits the University to disclose personally
identifiable information from a student’s educational records without the
student’s consent in a number of instances other that those specified in this
notice. The permissible disclosures described above should not be construed as
an exhaustive list.
Appropriate
Dress
We expect students to come to school in clothes that
are clean and neat, and we expect students to exhibit basic cleanliness and
grooming that will not be a health or safety threat to themselves or to other
students or staff. While we understand students’ desire to express themselves
in their clothing and grooming styles, we do not permit students to wear
clothing with pictures, emblems, or writing that is lewd, offensive, vulgar, or
obscene or that advertises or depicts tobacco products, alcoholic beverages, drugs,
or any other substance that students are prohibited from having or using at
school.
Classroom
Conduct
It is imperative that behavior in the classroom does
not disturb teaching and learning. The University expects that each student
respects professors, classmates, and follows the rules set forth. Texting is
not permitted during class. Cell phones must be placed in the silent mode and
must be put away in every class, unless individual faculty members make an
exception. Students displaying rude and disrespectful behavior towards any
member of the faculty, staff or another student during a class period will be
subject to disciplinary action, including, but not limited to, the immediate
removal from class by either the professor or the Department of Public Safety
personnel if necessary.
Sexual
Behavior on Campus
Harris-Stowe State University reserves the right to
define and limit what constitutes nonacceptable sexual behavior on its campus.
Sexual activity which disrespects others and violates
common decency is prohibited throughout the entire
campus.
Safety
and Security
Students must not engage in any activities that will
bring harm and/or disrespect to the
University. Students are expected to display and
present, if necessary, ID badges at all times
when on campus.
STUDENT
ACADEMIC GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE
Harris-Stowe State University is committed to
fostering mutual respect among students, faculty,
staff, and administration on the campus. In the event
of concerns about fairness and equity, we
seek to find solutions that do not involve having to
resort to formal grievance procedures.
However, when such solutions are not possible, we are
committed to a formal grievance process
that result in fair and reasonable resolutions. Listed
below are the procedures for resolution.
What
May Be Grieved
This procedure is to be used by students only to
resolve grievances against decisions or actions
that were made by employees or agents of Harris-Stowe
State University. An action or
decision is grievable only if it involves a misapplication
or misinterpretation of
University policy. Grievances may not be used to
challenge policies or procedures of
general applicability.
What
May Not Be Grieved
Issues which have a separate and specific process for
resolution (i.e. FERPA, sexual
harassment, etc.), are not grievable under this policy
and a student must take advantage
of the process in place.
Who
May Grieve
The procedures set forth below may be used by grievant
enrolled as HSSU students. A
grievance cannot be filed on behalf of another person.
Time
Limits
The formal resolution process described below must be
initiated within six weeks of the
decision, action, or events giving rise to the
grievance. The time limit may be extended by
the appropriate unit or sector head with jurisdiction over
the grievance, if the grievant
makes the request for extension within the six week
period, for good cause shown (e.g.,
an active effort at informal resolution at the
departmental level, University level).
Grievance Resolution Process (Academic and Non-Academic)
The grievant should first discuss the issue with the
person(s) responsible for the action or
decision being grieved. If the issue is not resolved
the student will direct the grievant to
the next level of authority, whose responsibility it
is to assist in bringing resolve to the
grievance.
This process will continue through each level of
administration until the grievance has been
resolved departmentally. If the matter is not resolved
in the department, the student may
file the concern with the Dean of Student Success
Confidentiality
All persons involved in the grievance procedures are
expected to maintain strict confidentiality
regarding procedures. State and federal laws govern
the privacy rights of students and
employees.
Modification
The President may approve modification of the
foregoing procedures in a particular case if the
modification (a) is for good cause, and (b) does not
violate the participants’ procedural rights nor
the policies of the University’s governing board.
Records
The Dean of Student Success shall maintain a
confidential record of all communications
and documents pertaining to a particular grievance.
Focus
of Complaint
ACADEMIC NON-ACADEMIC
GRIEVANCE WITH A MEMBER OF
GRIEVANCE WITH A STAFF THE FACULTY OR
MEMBER OR ADMINISTRATOR ADMINISTRATOR
Attempt to resolve with faculty member.
Attempt to resolve with Staff Person or
Administrator.
If not resolved here follow this path If not resolved
here follow this path
↓ ↓
Department Head
Supervising Officer of the Staff Person or
Administrator.
If not resolved here follow this path If not resolved
here follow this path
↓ ↓
School Dean
If not resolved here follow this path If not resolved
here follow this path
↓ ↓
Associate Vice President for Academic
Dean of Student Affairs
↓ ↓
Provost/ Vice President for Academic
Vice President of Student Success Affairs
SEXUAL HARASSMENT AND SEXUAL VIOLENCE/DISCRIMINATION
HSSU is committed to fostering a safe and supportive
environment conducive to the academic pursuit and healthy personal development
of all persons. All members of the University community share responsibility
for fostering this environment by adhering to standards of conduct. Any form of
sexual assault is a serious violation of these standards and will not be tolerated.
No faculty member, employee, visitor, contractor, or student shall sexually discriminate
against, harass or participate in sexual violence against another faculty
member, employee, or student, nor shall any faculty member, employee, visitor,
contractor, or student sexually discriminate against, harass or participate in
sexual violence against any person with whom they have contact in connection
with their employment or academic pursuits. No faculty member, employee, or
student shall threaten another current or prospective faculty member, employee,
or student by stating, suggesting or otherwise indicating that said
individual’s refusal to submit to sexual advances or sexual violence will
result in adverse job or academic action.
No faculty member, employee, or student shall promise
or give a current or prospective faculty member, employee, or student any
benefit in return for submission to sexual advances, sexual violence or
granting sexual favors. Any employment or academic decisions carrying out such threats
or promises are likewise prohibited.
Definitions
For purposes of this policy, “sex-based
discrimination,” “sexual harassment” and “sexual violence” include, but are not
limited to, unwelcome sexual advances, violence of a sexual nature, requests
for sexual favors, or other verbal or physical conduct or contact of a sexual
nature, when:
1. Submission to the conduct is made either explicitly
or implicitly a term or condition of an individual’s employment or academic
success;
2. Submission to or rejection of the conduct by an
individual is used as a basis for employment or academic decisions affecting
the individual; or
3. A reasonable person would find that the conduct has
the purpose or effect of interfering with an individual’s work or academic
performance or creating an intimidating, hostile or offensive work or academic
environment.
4. There is an unequal balance of power and potential
for influence between the two people engaged in the sexual or intimate contact,
for example, a professor having a sexual or intimate relationship with a
student at the University, or a supervisor having a sexual or intimate
relationship with a subordinate.
For purposes of this policy, “sexual harassment” and
“sexual violence” also include assault, battery, rape, domestic violence,
dating violence, stalking, any form of sexual violence whatsoever, and any
other similar actions which may be unlawful pursuant to state and federal law.
“Domestic violence” is the use of physical, sexual or
emotional abuse or threats to control another person who is a current or former
spouse or other intimate partner, such as a boyfriend or girlfriend. It
includes felony or misdemeanor crimes of violence committed by a current or former
spouse of the victim, by a person with whom the victim shares a child in
common, by a person who is cohabitating with or has cohabitated with the victim
as a spouse, by a person similarly situated to a spouse of the victim under the
domestic or family violence laws of the jurisdiction receiving grant monies, or
by any other person against an adult or youth victim who is protected from that
person’s acts under the domestic or family violence laws of the jurisdiction.
“Dating violence” is violence committed by a person
(1) who is or has been in a social relationship of a romantic or intimate
nature with the victim; and (2) where the existence of such a relationship
shall be determined based on a consideration of (a) the length of the relationship,
(b) the type of the relationship, and (c) the frequency of interaction between the
persons involved in the relationship.
“Stalking” is a course of conduct directed at a
specific person that would cause a reasonable person to: (1) feel fear for
their safety; or (2) the safety of others or suffer substantial emotional
distress. Stalking includes behaviors or activities occurring on more than one occasion
that collectively instill fear in a victim, and/or threaten their safety,
mental
health, or physical health.
“Sexual assault” means an offense classified as a
forcible or non-forcible sex offense under the uniform crime reporting system
of the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
Some additional examples of conduct which can
constitute sexual harassment and/or sexual violence include, but are not
limited to, such things as:
(a) unwelcome sexual flirtation, advances,
propositions or violence;
(b) sexually explicit statements, questions, or jokes;
(c) displays of sexually explicit material (whether
audio or visual);
(d) inappropriate personal comments, staring, or
touching;
(e) remarks of a sexual nature about a person’s body,
clothing, or sexual behavior; or
(f) direct or implied threats that submission to
sexual advances will be a condition of employment, promotion, or academic
advancement.
The foregoing list is intended to be illustrative
rather than exhaustive.
Inquiries concerning the application of these laws to
this institution should be referred to the Director of Human Resources
Management and EEO/Title IX Coordinator. This policy also applies to the
University's selection of contractors, suppliers of goods and services, etc.
The procedures outlined in handling sexual assaults
are designed to achieve the following goals:
• Provide prompt and compassionate support services.
• Provide a comprehensive framework in which the needs
and decisions of all parties concerned are central in determining further
administrative response and assistance.
• Create a campus environment that both facilitates
and expedites the prompt reporting of sexual assault.
• Cultivate a climate of community empowerment and
education in which behaviors that contribute to sexual assault are not
tolerated.
• Ensure that appropriate steps are followed when
sexual assault is reported.
• Protect the rights of the reporting Party, the
accused party, and other parties involved in or affected by the case.
GRIEVANCE
PROCEDURES TO REPORT COMPLAINTS OF SEXUAL VIOLENCE
The grievance procedure to address complaints of
sexual violence shall be overseen by the
University in conjunction with Title IX rules and
procedures-as a prompt and equitable
corrective action reasonably calculated to end the
sexual violence, eliminate the hostile
environment, prevent its recurrence and remedy its
effects. The University shall not wait to take
steps to protect the students until students have
already been deprived of educational
opportunities. The University shall protect a
complainant and ensure his or her safety as
necessary including taking interim steps before the
final outcome of any investigation.
University students are strongly encouraged to,
immediately, report any information and
incidents which are thought to be inappropriate and
unwanted sexual conduct directed towards
them, against another, or heard of by others. This
information may be reported in confidence.
Any employee of the University is strongly encouraged
to, immediately, report any information
and incidents which are thought to be inappropriate
and unwanted sexual conduct directed
towards them, against another, or heard of by others.
This information may be reported in
confidence to the extent possible. It is strongly
encouraged for volunteers, visitors, and any
member of the University community to, immediately,
report information that appears to be
sexual violence and sex discrimination in nature.
Sexual violence impairs the ability of a student
to fully participate in academic programs, University
services, and athletic sports. Employees are
impaired from satisfactorily performing their job
duties when subjected to sex discrimination and
the sexual misconduct by another at work.
The University will take prompt steps once it has
notice of a sexual violence allegation. It will
provide the complainant with periodic updates on the
status of the investigation. If the University
finds that sexual violence did occur, the University
shall continue to take the necessary steps to
protect the complainant and ensure his or her safety,
as necessary. The University shall also
ensure that the complainant is aware of any available
resources such as victim advocacy, housing
assistance, academic support, counseling, disability
services, health/mental health services, legal
assistance, and the right to report a crime to campus
public safety and/or local law enforcement.
It is the University’s commitment to operate an
institution for learning, development,
productivity, and achievement within the HSSU
community.
UNIVERSITY
PROCEDURES FOR COMPLAINTS OF SEXUAL VIOLENCE:
• Information and complaints of sexual discrimination,
sexual violence,
sexual harassment, and sexual misconduct1
are to be filed with the:
Title IX Coordinator, Harris-Stowe State University,
Office of
Human Resources, 3026 Laclede Avenue, Suite 103, St.
Louis,
Missouri, 63103-2136, 314-340-3340.
• Students and/or employees may begin the application
of the grievance
procedure for complaints alleging sexual violence
carried out by other
students, employees, or third parties to: Title IX
Coordinator,
Harris-Stowe State University, Office of Human
Resources, 3026
Laclede Avenue, Suite 103, St. Louis, Missouri,
63103-2136, 314-
340-3340.
• A complainant shall have 10 calendar days in which
to file a complaint of sexual violence and sex discrimination. To effectively
investigate any
complaints, it is to the complainant’s best interest
to file a complaint
immediately upon occurrence.
• The University has provisions for adequate,
impartial, prompt, and reliable investigation of all complaints. This includes
the opportunity of due process for the complainant and the alleged perpetrator
to present
witnesses, give testimony, submit evidence, (albeit
not necessarily in the
presence of one another), and other U.S. Constitution
protected rights.
• The evidentiary standard that must be used to
resolve a complaint is
based upon the preponderance of the evidence, i.e.,
the existence of the
facts is more likely than not.
• The timeframe for completion of an investigation can
vary on a case-by case basis. The University pledges to complete major steps of
a complaint process in a prompt, reasonable, and equitable timeframe as
determined by the facts and circumstances of each case. A timeframe goal of
60-calendar days refers to the entire investigation process (which includes
conducting the fact-finding investigation, holding a hearing or engaging in
another decision-making process to determine whether the alleged sexual
violence occurred and created a hostile environment, and to determine what
actions the University will take to eliminate the hostile environment and
prevents its recurrence. This will include imposing sanctions against the
perpetrator and provide remedies for the complainant and the University
community, as needed). This does not include any time for an appeal process.
http://www.hssu.edu/ae/aefiles/39/Anonymous-Sexual-Assault-
Form.pdf
• Written notice of the outcome of the complaint will
be provided by the
University to the complainant and the alleged
perpetrator.
• A complainant or an alleged perpetrator shall have
right to appeal the
outcome of a complaint within 10 calendar days of
receipt of the written
outcome. Written notice of the outcome of any appeal
will be provided
by the University to the complainant and the alleged
perpetrator.
• The University vows to take steps to prevent the
recurrence of any sexual violence and to remedy any discriminatory effects on
the complainant and others.
• The University will utilize interim measures to
protect a complainant in the educational
setting during and after the course of a claim investigation.
• The University and Title IX prohibit the retaliation
against any individual who makes a claim of sex discrimination. The University
will take strong responsive action if retaliation should occur.
• The University has potential sanctions of various
measures against
any alleged perpetrator of sexual violence.
• The University prohibits any individual from making
a false claim of sex discrimination and/or sexual violence. “False claim” means
a claim brought in bad-faith and unsupported by true facts upon its initiation.
A
false claim does not include a complaint that was
brought in good-faith,
but later found to be unsubstantiated. Sanctions of
various measures will
be used against any individual who reports a false
claim of sex
discrimination and/or sexual violence. It is just as
important to the
University to protect the rights of an innocent
alleged perpetrator as those of an alleged victim.
• Any student has the right to file a criminal
complaint against a
perpetrator with local law enforcement, as well as
file a Title IX
complaint simultaneously.
If there is any kind of any sex discrimination or
sexual misconduct directed towards you or another, please contact the: Add name
of Title IX Coordinator, Harris-Stowe State University, Office of Human
Resources, 3026 Laclede Avenue, Suite 103, St. Louis,
Missouri, 63103-2136, 314-340-3340.
COUNSELING
SERVICES:
The University does provide counseling, advocacy, and
support services for sex discrimination and/or sexual violence encounters to
students and employees upon their request. The Office of Counseling Services
provides students with individual and group counseling, and a variety of programs
to foster personal and educational growth, effective problem solving, and
thoughtful cohesive decision making. Counseling is confidential and free to
currently enrolled studentsfemale, male, any sexual orientation, gender
identity, LGBT individuals, straight individuals, gender-neutral individuals,
and all other variations of students, employees, visitors, and volunteer sexual
preferences. University employees are encouraged to; also, seek out counseling with
EAP services of the University. Other local resources that address sexual
violence are Circle of 6
Free phone app that prevents violence before it
happens Winner of the White House/ HHS Apps Against Abuse Technology
Challenge http://www.circleof6app.com/
Green
Dot Campaign
Bystander intervention programs and research
http://livethegreendot.com/gd_overview.html
Know
Your IX
Informational video providing quick reference
materials about the importance of Title IX
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lFAs9fegJsI
No
More
A symbol to end sexual assault and domestic violence,
supported by the Joyful Heart
Foundation
http://nomore.org/
The
Rape Abuse and Incest National Network
A website for national statistics, laws, and
governance
http://www.rainn.org/
Red
Flag Campaign
A national campaign to promote the public awareness of
dating violence on college campuses
http://www.theredflagcampaign.org/
Not
Alone
www.notalone.gov
What
House Council on Woman and Girls
Off-Campus
Resources
Alternative
to Living in Violent Environments
(314) 993-2777
Crime
Victim’s Advocacy Center of St. Louis
(314) 652-3623
Life
Crisis
(314) 647-4357 (24 hours a day)
St.
Louis Regional Sexual Assault Center
(314) 726-6665
United
Way Information and Referral
Service 211 or (314) 421-4636
Women’s
Safe House
(314) 772-4535
Safe
Connections
(314) 531-2003
UM-St.
Louis Center for Trauma Recovery
(314) 516-6738
Rape,
Abuse, and Incest National Network
(800) 656-4673
Crime
Victim’s Advocacy Center of St. Louis
(314) 652-3623
LAAW
9 (Legal Advocates for Abused Women)
(314) 664-6699 or (800) 527-1460 Life Crisis (24 hour
Hotline) (314) 647-4357
Rape
Hotline
(314) 531-RAPE (7273)
United
Way Information and Referral
Service 211 or (314) 421-4336
ADDITIONAL
INFORMATION ABOUT TITLE IX GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES:
• Harris-Stowe State University has jurisdiction over
all Title IX
complaints. Any matter which relates to sex
discrimination, sexual
violence, sexual harassment, and sexual misconduct2
must be reported
immediately to: Title IX Coordinator, Harris-Stowe State
University, Office of Human Resources, 3026 Laclede Avenue,
Suite 103, St. Louis, Missouri, 63103-2136,
314-340-3340.
• The University has a reporting policy and an
established protocol to fully gather all facts, circumstances, and information
relevant to any alleged complaint of sex discrimination.
• The employee(s) responsible for evaluating requests
for confidentiality
may be found at: : Title IX Coordinator, HarrisStowe
State University, Office of Human Resources, 3026 Laclede Avenue, Suite 103,
St. Louis, Missouri, 63103-2136, 314-340-3340.
• The University’s primary concern is for the safety
of its students and
employees. Use of alcohol or drugs never makes the
victim of sexual
violence as an individual at fault – REPORT THE ACT.
CONFIDENTIALITY:
• With the complainant’s request, and to the fullest
extent possible, the
University will investigate a report of sex
discrimination as confidential in nature and as privileged information. In the
event that some information must be disclosed in furtherance of investigating
any complaint, the University will disclose selective information (only to the
extent necessary and on a need-to-know basis) that is to be used only for
complaint resolution for the safety of the victim, other students, employees, volunteers,
and visitors. The Title IX Coordinator and school officials are best suited to
evaluate those requests for confidentiality.
• Under some applied laws and statutes, the University
must adhere to a
request to inspect and review information about
allegations maintained by the University. In such a case, the University may
redact the
complainant’s name and all identifying information of
the complainant
before allowing the perpetrator to review the
allegations. Or, the
University will inform the alleged perpetrator of the
specific information
in the complaint that is about the alleged
perpetrator.
• The University will always need to balance whether
it can honor a
student’s request not to disclose his or her name to
the alleged
perpetrator against the responsibility to provide a
safe and
nondiscriminatory environment for all students
including the student
who reported the sexual violence.
RESPONSIBLE
EMPLOYEES AND REPORTING:
Each employee and member of the Harris-Stowe State
University community have a role in preventing the occurrence of sexual
violence and reporting its occurrence if it should happen.
http://www.hssu.edu/ae/aefiles/39/Anonymous-Sexual-Assault-Form.pdf
When an employee knows or reasonably should know of
possible sexual violence, the University is deemed to have notice of the sexual
violence. The University is obligated to take immediate and appropriate steps
to investigate and determine what has occurred. If the University determines
that the sexual violence has created a hostile environment, the University has
an obligation to take the appropriate steps to address the situation.
A responsible employee must immediately report in
writing to the University’s Title IX coordinator all the relevant details about
the alleged sexual violence that the student or another person has shared. The
University will need to determine what occurred and shall move to resolve the
situation. This includes reporting the name of the alleged perpetrator, the
student who experienced the alleged sexual violence, other students involved in
the alleged sexual violence, as well as all relevant facts, such as date, time,
and location.
A responsible employee has an obligation to
immediately report in writing any sexual misconduct, sex discrimination, sexual
harassment, and sexual violence3
perpetrated one against another. Failure to report
such will have punitive consequences against the responsible employee.
A responsible employee must understand that they do
not need to determine whether the alleged sexual harassment or sexual violence
actually occurred, nor determine that a hostile environment has been created
before reporting an incident to the University’s Title IX coordinator. The responsible
employee fulfills the obligation by mere reporting, in writing, of the details
and information related to a possible sexual misconduct occurrence.
ADDITIONAL UNIVERSITY POLICIES:
Harris-Stowe State University strives to provide a
safe campus conducive for learning, achieving, and developing. To that end, it
is imperative that all students, employees, volunteers, and visitors are
informed of the following:
• There is zero-tolerance for the threat of violence
of any sort done to
another individual;
• There is zero-tolerance for bullying, stalking and
related behavior
committed against another individual;
• There is zero-tolerance for the misuse of University
rooms and facilities for inappropriate behavior by students, employees,
volunteers, and visitors;
• There is zero-tolerance for the display of active
bias’ committed against another individual based on sexual orientation,
physical attributes, mental disabilities, and/or socio/economic status; and
• There is zero-tolerance for discrimination and
retaliation in any form
committed against another individual.
Possible
Sanctions
Possible sanctions the University may impose following
a final determination of disciplinary proceedings regarding rape, acquaintance
rape, or other forcible or non-forcible sex offenses include: expulsion,
suspension, probation, restitution, fines, restricted access or residence hall
contract termination.
Disclosure
to Victim of a Crime of Violence or a Non-forcible Sex Offense
The University will, upon written request, disclose to
the alleged victim of a crime of violence,
or a non-forcible sex offense, the results of any disciplinary hearing
conducted by the University against the student who is the alleged perpetrator
of the crime or offense. If the alleged victim is deceased as a result of the
crime or offense, the University will provide the results of the disciplinary
hearing to the victim’s next of kin, if so requested.
Educational
Programs
Educational programs to promote awareness of sexual
assault, acquaintance rape and other sex offenses are offered through Student
Affairs.
CAMPUS SEX CRIMES PREVENTION ACT NOTIFICATION
State law mandates that the Missouri State Highway
Patrol shall maintain a sex offender database and website on the Internet that
is accessible to the public. Additional
information and verification may be obtained from the Chief Law Enforcement
Official of the City of St. Louis (Chief, City of St. Louis Metropolitan Police
Department) for those sex offenders who reside in the City of St. Louis.
Members of the Saint Louis University community may contact the Missouri State
Highway Patrol’s Missouri Sex Offender Registry website for information concerning registered sex
offenders or the
Missouri
State Highway Patrol
website:
(www.mshp.dps.mo.gov/CJ38/searchRegistry.jsp).
Victims’
Rights and Responsibilities
Victims have:
• The right to investigation and appropriate
resolution to all credible complaints of sexual misconduct made in good faith
to the University
• The right to have complaints of sexual misconduct
responded to quickly and with sensitivity by campus public safety
• The right to be treated with respect by University
officials
• The right to choose to report or not report an
assault to either or both on-campus and offcampus authorities
• The right to not have irrelevant prior sexual
history admitted as evidence in a campus hearing
• The right to be notified of available counseling,
mental health or student services for victims of sexual assault both on campus
and in the community
• The right to notification of options for changing
academic and living situations after an alleged sexual assault incident if
requested by the victim
• The right to have any complaint of sexual assault
mediated as opposed to adjudicated
• The right to a “NO Contact Directive” against
another student who has engaged in or threatens to engage in stalking,
threatening, harassing or other improper behavior that presents a danger to the
welfare of the complaining student or others
Accused
Rights and Responsibilities
Accused have:
• The right to investigation and appropriate resolution
to all credible complaints of sexual
misconduct made in good faith to the University
• The right to have University policies and procedures
followed without material
deviation •The right to be treated with respect by
University officials
• The right to be notified of available counseling,
mental health or student services for victims of
sexual assault both on campus and in the community
•The right to a hearing on the complaint, including
timely notice of hearing date, and adequate
time for preparation
• The right to have irrelevant prior sexual history
admitted as evidence in a campus hearing
(The preceding list is limited. For full list of
student rights and responsibilities refer to Student
Handbook)
Drug-Free
Policy
One of the certifications now required for the receipt
of federal grants and funds is a formal statement from the grantee that it has
adopted a policy and implemented a program that prevents the illicit
possession, use or distribution of drugs and alcohol by students and employees
of the institution. Further, the grantee must maintain evidence that it is in
compliance with all sections of the relevant federal regulations.
Harris-Stowe State University has a “Zero Tolerance”
policy regarding the improper use of controlled substances. This policy
expressly prohibits:
The possessing, manufacturing distributing or sale of
a controlled or illegal substance.
Examples of these illegal substances are: crack
cocaine, ecstasy, “date rape” drugs, marijuana cocaine, heroin, or any other
narcotic or controlled substances except as expressly permitted by law.
The possessing, use, manufacturing, distributing or
selling of drug paraphernalia, or the attempt to distribute or sell same.
Aiding or abetting individuals in the illegal possession, use, sale,
distribution, or attempted sale or distribution of controlled substances or
drug paraphernalia, including allowing persons involved in such activities to
visit or stay in their residence hall rooms, or to be in any University owned
or operated property over which they have control.
Annual
Distribution
In compliance with this federal requirement, Harris
-Stowe State University has established the written drug/alcohol prevention
program described herein. This written program will be distributed at least annually
to each employee of the University and to each student who is taking one or
more classes for any type of academic credit, regardless of the length of the
student’s program of study.
CODE
OF CONDUCT
The following is the University’s official statement
of the Code of Conduct expected of its students and employees and the
University’s commitment to, and action toward, ensuring a drug-free and
alcohol- free and campus.
The unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing,
possession or use of a controlled substances or alcohol on the campus of
Harris-Stowe State University or at any location at which the University is
conducting programs or events are strictly prohibited.
All students and employees of Harris- Stowe State
University are required, as a condition of admission to, or of employment at
the University, to comply with this strict rule.
Employees, as a condition of continued employment,
must notify the Office of Human Resources
of any criminal drug status/conviction occurring in the workplace, no later
than five days after such conviction.
Description
of Legal Sanctions under Local, State and Federal Law
Below are summaries of sanctions provided in local,
state and federal laws against the unlawful possession, use and distribution of
illicit drugs and alcohol.
Sanctions imposed by local laws consist of ordinances
of the City of St. Louis, which prohibit the sale of alcohol to minors, the
operation of an automobile while under the influence of alcohol, public
drunkenness and similar offenses. These offenses are misdemeanors punishable by
fines and imprisonment. Fines may be as high as $500, and imprisonment may be
for as long as one year.
Sanctions imposed by state law are more extensive and
include the following:
Possession of a controlled substance; depending on the
quantity of controlled substances in possession, penalties can range from one
to seven years.
Trafficking of drugs; penalties can range from five to
30 years in prison and may be served without probation or parole.
Unlawful use of drug paraphernalia;
Unlawful distribution of a controlled substance to a
minor; penalty from five to 15 years imprisonment.
Distribution of a controlled substance near schools;
penalty can range from 10 to 30 years life imprisonment.
Penalties can include forfeiture of vehicles, vessels
or aircraft, or disqualification from voting and jury service.
Sanctions imposed by federal law:
First conviction: up to one year imprisonment and fine
of at least $100,000 or both.
After one prior drug conviction, at least 15 days in
prison must be served not to exceed one year and fine of at least $2,500, but
not more than $250,000 or both.
Special sentencing provisions are in effect for
possession of crack cocaine: Mandatory minimum sentence of at least five years
in prison, not to exceed 10 years and fine of up to $250,000 or both, if:
First conviction and the amount of crack possessed
exceeds five grams;
Second crack conviction and the amount of crack
possessed exceeds three grams;
Third or subsequent crack conviction and the amount of
crack possessed exceeds one gram.
Forfeiture of personal and real property used to
possess or to facilitate possession of a controlled substance if that offense
is punishable by more than one year imprisonment.
Forfeiture of vehicles, boats, aircraft or any other
conveyance used to transport or conceal a
controlled substance;
Civil fine of up to $10,000;
Denial of federal benefits, such as student loans and
licenses; up to one year for the first offense, up to five years for the second
and subsequent offenses;
Ineligible to receive or purchase firearms;
Revocation of certain federal licenses and benefits,
e.g., pilot licenses, public housing tenancy, etc., as vested within the
authorities of individual federal agencies.
Disciplinary Sanctions that the University Will Impose
for Violations of the Code of Conduct by Students
Students of Harris -Stowe State University who have
been determined by the University to have violated the Code of Conduct will be
disciplined. The penalties include:
Verbal
warning;
Written warning which will be filed in the student’s
file maintained at the University; Mandatory attendance in a rehabilitation
program; Suspension not to exceed one semester;
Referral to appropriate authorities for prosecution.
Harris-Stowe State University will conduct a biennial
review of its program to provide a drugfree and alcohol abuse-free environment
on its campus and at campus-sponsored activities.
The purpose of this review is:
• To determine the effectiveness of the program and to
implement changes, if
warranted;
• To ensure that all disciplinary sanctions are
consistently, fairly and vigorously enforced;
• To ensure that the University will maintain
appropriate records to establish its compliance with this program.
Drug and or Alcohol Counseling, Treatment or
Rehabilitation or Re-entry Programs that are available to Employees and
Students.
Each semester, Harris-Stowe State University offers a
drug-free awareness program, which is conducted by the University’s Office of
Counseling Services in conjunction with the Office of Health Services. This
program, open to both students and employees, will include the dissemination of printed materials and also
include periodic meetings and or conferences designed to inform all students
and employees regarding:
The dangers of drug abuse and its effect on academic
and personal success;
The University’s policy of maintaining a drug-free
campus;
The availability of drug counseling, rehabilitation
and other assistance programs;
The penalties that may be imposed upon students and
employees for drug and alcohol abuse violations occurring on campus.
The Office of Counseling Services will provide
referral services and programs offered through that office and also through
various community agencies.
Persons who successfully complete rehabilitation
programs are eligible for consideration for re-employment on the University
campus.
Hazing
Harris -Stowe State University has always renounced
acts of brutality and hazing during the
intake process, and this statement serves to reaffirm
that long-standing commitment. “Hazing”
is any action taken or situation that recklessly or
intentionally endangers the mental or physical
health or safety of a student for purposes, including
but not including, but not limited to,
initiation or admission into or affiliation with any
organization operating under the sanction of
the University. “Hazing” includes, but is not limited
to, pressuring or coercing the student into
violating state or federal law, any brutality of a
physical nature, such as whipping, beating,
branding, exposure to the elements, forced consumption
of any food, liquor, drug, or other
substance, or other forced physical activity that
could adversely affect the physical health or
safety of the student, and also includes any activity
that would subject the student to extreme
mental stress, such as sleep deprivation, forced
exclusion for social contact, forced conduct that
could result in extreme embarrassment, or other forced
activity that could adversely affect the
mental health or dignity of the student. In addition,
late work sessions which interfere with
scholastic activities, and any other activities which
are not consistent with policies of HarrisStowe State University or which
violate local, state or federal laws, are expressly forbidden.
Anyone violating this policy will be subject to
disciplinary action, and may also face criminal
prosecution.
Cognizance and understanding of the above definition
and the use of common sense in the
carrying out of intake activities should be sufficient
to guide campus chapters to avoid
hazing violations. A good rule of thumb is: “IF IN
DOUBT, LEAVE IT OUT”.
All Harris-Stowe State University students and student
organizations must adhere to the State of
Missouri antihazing legislation. According to State
Statutes (573.360-578.365). Chapter members
and advisors are responsible for seeing that the
intake process follows steps prescribed by their
respective national offices, within HSSU guidelines.
No chapter or member is “above
the law.” All participants should be urged to remember
that the intake process is designed
to prepare new “sisters” and “brothers”, and hazing
has no place in this important process.
Furthermore as hazing is forbidden, the University
informs all students, employees, volunteers,
and visitors that:
A person commits the crime of hazing if he/she
knowingly participates in or causes
hazing, as it is defined in section Mo.R.S. 578.360
and the University. Hazing is a class a
misdemeanor. Consent is not a defense to hazing.
Definitions
Administrative Dismissal
The Dean of Student Success reserves the right to
suspend a student without a hearing
where the student presents a threat to himself, others
or campus property. The Dean of
Student Success may also render temporary suspension pending
the outcome of a
criminal case. Emergency Disciplinary Hearings may
convene when deemed appropriate.
Summary Disciplinary Dismissal
Summary disciplinary dismissal is the immediate
separation of a student from the University
and is authorized by the Dean of Student Success when
the continued presence of the student
at the University constitutes a danger to the health,
safety or welfare of the University
community. At the time a student is summarily
dismissed, the student shall be informed of
his or her right to a hearing. Such hearing shall be
held without undue delay, and the student
shall remain dismissed until the hearing determines
the student’s status.
Sanctions of suspension, dismissal and any sanction
resulting from an act of academic
dishonesty be recorded in the student’s discipline
file, which will be retained by the
Associate Dean of Students for a period of five years.
With the exception of cases of
academic dishonesty, records of disciplinary probation
will be retained for one year
after the conclusion of the probationary period.
Disciplinary Hearings
Disciplinary hearings shall be convened when a student
is accused of a violation of the
University’s Code of Conduct for the purpose of
determining the appropriate discipline for
an accused student, including suspension or expulsion.
Disciplinary Review Committee
The Disciplinary Review Committee is appointed for the
purpose of hearing appeal
from the Administrative Panel. The Dean of Student
Success or his/her designee, upon
receipt or request for appeal, will convene committee
for review.
Emergency Disciplinary Hearings
The Dean of Student Success reserves the right to
convene disciplinary hearings when
deemed appropriate, upon written notification to the
accused student. Emergency
disciplinary hearings for determining temporary
suspensions may be convened upon less
than 48 hours notice, where the accused student
presents a threat to himself, others or
campus property. An accused student may be notified
orally or in writing of an
emergency disciplinary hearing. If a student presents
a danger to him/herself, others or
campus property, he or she may be temporarily
suspended and removed from campus
while awaiting a full disciplinary hearing.
Sanctions
A student who violates these regulations may be
subject to the following sanctions:
Restitution
This designation may include payment for damage to
property or facilities, payments
for damage to property or person of a member of the
University community and
repayment of misappropriated or misused funds.
Disciplinary Suspension
Disciplinary suspension is the temporary separation of
a student from the University.
Disciplinary Dismissal
Disciplinary dismissal is the permanent separation of
a student from the University.
Hearing Officers/Administrative Hearing Panel
The Associate Dean of Students shall designate a pool
of Hearing Officers
(Administrative Panel), for the purpose of conducting
individual student disciplinary
hearings, which shall be comprised of faculty, staff,
and members of the Administration,
security and students. It is the duty of the Associate
Dean of Students to inform a student
of charges against him/her and to make certain the
student is aware of his/her rights and
privileges before, during and after the hearing, as
set forth in this policy. The
Administrative Panel shall have the authority to
suspend or expel students.
Institution of Disciplinary Proceedings Notification
of Hearing/Rights and Responsibilities
As set forth above in the definitions of
administrative and disciplinary hearings, the
University administration will convene administrative
hearings when deemed appropriate
in order to address violations of the Code of Conduct
or other stated University policies
or regulations.
Disciplinary hearings may take place upon 24 hours of
written notice.
In an emergency situation, where the accused student
presents a danger to himself, others
or campus property, Disciplinary hearings may be held
as soon as oral or written notice
has been given to the accused student by the Associate
Dean of Students.
Upon written notice of an alleged violation of this
policy and regulation, disciplinary
proceedings shall be instituted by a hearing officer
by the issuance of notice of charges
against the student, including the relevant provisions
of the Code of Conduct or other
University policies, regulations, or state, local or
federal laws alleged to have been violated.
The written shall include the date, place, and time of
the scheduled hearing.
The notice of charges and all other written notices
shall be delivered by the method deemed most
effective by the hearing officer. Such notification
shall be hand delivered, emailed, mailed or
delivered to local address of record.
Procedure for Conducting Disciplinary Hearings
In all cases referred to the Associate Dean of Students for disciplinary action, the accused student shall have the following rights:
The right to testify on his or her own behalf;
The right to be represented by a representative of his or her choice, provided that the representative must be a member of the faculty/staff or student body of Harris-Stowe State University, if student elects to be represented by a faculty/staff, the accused must
provide a signed letter designating that person as his or her official representative before the University can communicate otherwise privileged information to the advisor.;
The right to present evidence and call witnesses on
his or her behalf;
The right to question witnesses who testify against him/her, in a polite manner, regulated by the Associate Dean of Students.
In all cases referred to a designated Hearing Officer for disciplinary action, the Complainant shall have the following rights:
The right to be represented by a representative of his or her choice, provided that the representative must be a member of the faculty/staff or student body of Harris-Stowe State University;
In all cases referred to a designated Hearing Officer for disciplinary action, the following rules shall apply:
The hearing shall be tape-recorded; such tape-recordings shall be maintained for five years;
In cases involving more than one student, the hearing officer may consolidate the cases for hearing but shall make separate recommendations for each accused student;
Disciplinary hearings shall be closed to the public (including parents, guardians and attorneys). Only the accused, the Complainant, their representatives, and the Panel may be present;
Witnesses may only be present while testifying;
All witnesses must be instructed by the Hearing
Officer to give truthful and
accurate testimony;
Rules of common courtesy and decency shall be
observed.
The questions of any person appearing before the hearing officer by an individual participating in a hearing shall not be in a badgering, unduly repetitious or
irrelevant manner. It shall be at the discretion of the hearing officer to curtail a participant’s further opportunity for questioning if such behavior occurs.
Any person may be dismissed from the hearing who interferes with or obstructs the hearing or who fails to abide by the rulings of the hearing officer.
In reaching its decision, the Panel shall use a
preponderance of the evidence standard.
This means that the evidence supports that is it more likely than not that the given conduct occurred. The Panel shall not use the clear and convincing evidence standard of beyond a reasonable doubt.
The Panel may question any witness.
Hearsay evidence may be admitted where it is both
relevant and trustworthy,
as determined by the Associate Dean of Students.
All deadlines set forth in this policy may be reasonably adjusted in cases where the facts or issues in dispute are complex. If a deadline is adjusted, the Assistant Dean of Students shall alert the accused student, in writing, of the change, as soon as is reasonably possible. If a student is uncertain about his/her procedural rights, he/she may schedule an appointment with the Assistant Dean of Students for clarification.
Notification of Ability to Attend/Failure to Attend
If either the Accused or the Complainant is unable to attend a scheduled hearing due to unavoidable circumstances, he/she must notify, in writing, the Associate Dean of Students as soon as the conflict is known. Notification must include documentation of extenuating circumstances. Failure to give timely notice, or to provide an excuse for nonattendance satisfactory to the Associate Dean of Students, may result in additional disciplinary action, including discipline for impeding the student disciplinary process. The University reserves the right to conduct the hearing in the individual’s absence.
When an accused student or organizational representative appears in response to the notice of charges
The hearing officer shall review the facts of the
alleged violations and of the names of
witnesses then known. The student or organizational representative shall be advised that no response is required and that any statement made shall become a part of the official evidence of the case. The accused may advise the hearing officer of any witnesses or evidence supporting the student’s position. The hearing officer shall also advise the accused that if any new evidence is discovered during an investigation subsequent to the hearing, it will be shared with the accused. The accused will have an opportunity to respond to the evidence.
Notification of Disciplinary Hearing Outcome
After the hearing with the student or organizational representative and such further investigation as the hearing officer deems necessary, the hearing officer shall proceed as follows:
If the hearing officer determines that the alleged violation is not supported by the evidence, the charges shall be dismissed and the accused student so notified.
If the hearing officer is satisfied that the violation occurred as alleged, but that no disciplinary sanction should be imposed, the hearing officer may levy administrative action and notify the student accordingly.
If the hearing officer is satisfied that the violation occurred as alleged and that a disciplinary penalty should be imposed, the hearing officer shall so notify the accused student or organizational representative, describing the sanction which the panel will impose.
Notice to Accused
As soon as is reasonably possible, the Associate Dean of Students shall prepare a written statement informing the Accused of his or her decision. In most cases, written notification will be given to the student within 48 hours of the Panel’s decision, if reasonably possible.
This deadline may be extended in the event of complex
or unusual circumstances.
Notice to Victim
The Administrative Panel’s decision may also be provided to the victim, provided that the individual was a victim of a crime of violence [Arson, Assault offenses, Burglary, Criminal homicide--manslaughter by negligence, Criminal homicide--murder and non-negligent manslaughter, Destruction/damage/vandalism of property, Kidnapping/abduction, Robbery, Forcible and non -forcible sex offenses. The disclosure may only include the name of the accused student, the violation committed, and any sanction imposed by the University against the student.
Notice to University Officials
The Administrative Panel’s decision shall also be
submitted to the Dean of Student Success.
The Associate Dean of Students will notify relevant University officials and departments who have legitimate educational interests, of the outcome and any sanctions.
Notice
to Parents
The Hearing Officer’s decision regarding a violation of any Federal, State, or local law, or of any rule or policy of the institution, governing the use or possession of alcohol or a controlled substance may also be reported to the accused student’s parents if:
The institution determines that the student has committed a disciplinary violation with respect to that use or possession; and The student is under the age of 21 at the time of the disclosure to the parent.
Appeals
(See Sex-Based Discrimination, Sexual Harassment & Sexual Violence policy for cases involving such allegations.) A student may appeal a decision of the Administrative Panel
to the Dean of Student Success or designee. The appeal must be submitted in writing (typewritten) and within five business days of receiving written notification of hearing outcome.
The Dean of Student Success or designee will convene a Disciplinary Review Committee to only hear appeals where the accused student has demonstrated one or more of the following:
Bias or improper hearing procedures that materially affected the outcome of the hearing; New evidence (not available at time of original hearing) has surfaced; or Imposition of an inappropriate sanction for the offense in question.
Limitations on Appeals
Only the accused may file an appeal.
Appeals filed after the deadline will not be
considered.
The Dean of Student Success or designee will issue a decision in writing to the accused Student no later than 30 days after the request for an appeal has been submitted. This deadline may be extended in the event of complex or unusual circumstances. If this deadline is extended, the Dean of Student Success or designee shall notify the accused of the delay in writing.
Behavioral Expectations
Harris-Stowe students shall conduct themselves in a manner compatible with the University’s educational mission and shall be disciplined for misconduct adversely affecting that mission.
Each student enrolled at Harris-Stowe State University has the responsibility to reflect, in his or her conduct, the understanding of institutional standards and to refrain from those acts which impose upon the rights of others. The University reserves the right to discipline its students outside of the recommended penalties listed below, and up to and including immediate dismissal or expulsion, as the University deems necessary in its sole discretion.
CATEGORY 1
Immediate Disciplinary Action
OFFENSE
1. Arrest of Felonious Nature
2. Drugs/Controlled Substances
3. Intrusive Contact: Assault,
Battery, Sexual Assault (Rape or attempted Rape) or Stalking (includes Cyberstalking).
RECOMMENDED PENALTY
4. Assault or Battery of a Campus
Public Safety Officer
5. Weapons (Possession or Use)
6. Felony Probation
1. Temporary suspension until cleared by civil
authorities.
2. Use or Possession: “Zero Tolerance” Policy –Could lead to suspension for at least one year. 2nd Offense: Expulsion. Manufacturing of sales: Expulsion.
3. Suspension. Expulsion for severe cases or repeat
offenders.
4. Suspension (Assault) – Expulsion (Battery)
5. Expulsion. (HSSU has a “Zero Tolerance” Policy
regarding the possession or use
of weapons)
CATEGORY 2
Priority, Disciplinary Action within 48 Hours
OFFENSE
1. Campus Theft
2. Disorderly/Disruptive Conduct,
failure to cooperate or interface
with University investigation
3. Embezzlement
4. Failure to Comply
5. Fighting
6. Fraud/Forgery
7. Hazing
8. Illegal Residence hall Visitation
9. Illegal Unauthorized Entry
10. Misconduct
11. Shoplifting
12. Vandalism/Criminal Mischief
RECOMMENDED
PENALTY
13. Gambling
14. Any violation of a Missouri
State Statutes or the United
States of America, whether
criminally prosecuted or not
1. Suspension for one – two semesters. 2nd Offense:
Expulsion
2. Fine, Suspension or Expulsion
3. 1st Offense: educational sanction. 2nd Offense:
$250 fine. 3rd Offense: $500
4. “Zero Tolerance” Policy (Pending Investigation:
Fine, Suspension or Expulsion)
5. Suspension
6. Expulsion (may result to arrest)
7. 1st Offense: $250 fine. 2nd Offense: $500 fine. 3rd Offense: loss of residence hall privileges (may not be allowed to live in dorms)
9. Suspension or Expulsion
10. Fine, Suspension or Expulsion
11. 1st Offense: $250 fine. 2nd Offense: $500 fine. 3rd Offense: $1,000 or Suspension or Expulsion
12. 1st Offense: $250 fine. 2nd Offense: $500 fine. 3rd Offense: $1,000 or Loss of residence hall privileges
13. Restitution, suspension or expulsion where
appropriate
14. Restitution, suspension or expulsion where
appropriate
15. Fine. $250fine per incident
16. Fine, Suspension or Expulsion
17. 1st offense: $250Fine. 2nd offense: To be determined by Student Rights and Responsibilities Committee; suspension or expulsion where appropriate
CATEGORY 3
Routine, Disciplinary
OFFENSE
1. Academic Dishonesty
2. Alcoholic Beverage (Possession or
Use)
3. Entering In to Unauthorized
Contracts on behalf of HSSU
4. Electronic Communication
(Illegal Use Of )
5. Harboring
RECOMMENDED PENALTY
6. Illegal Book Sales
7. Perjury
8. Smoking
9. Refusal to provide an ID card upon request/demand
10. Public Intoxication
1. Reduction of grades, loss of grades, removal from class or suspension.
2. 1st Offense: educational sanction. 2nd Offense:
$250 fine for subsequent violations
Payments to be made within two weeks, or suspension is
to be imposed.
3. Administrative suspension.
4. Fine $250.
5. Suspension or expulsion.
6. Full restitution for the books plus fine: $500 - $1,000 based upon severity of infraction. One year probation.
7. Suspension for at least one semester.
8. Fine $250
9. Letter of Apology, Community Service, Fine or
Suspension
10. Fine, Suspension
Definitions
of Misconduct
Academic
Dishonesty
Cheating on tests or examinations, plagiarism, falsifying records, and textbook theft are some examples of academic dishonesty.
Alcoholic
Beverages
The sale, possession or consumption of an alcoholic beverage is prohibited on campus grounds and at off-campus University sponsored events.
Campus
Theft
Theft or attempted theft of property and/or services; knowingly possessing or transporting stolen property, or improperly converting the property of another for personal use are prohibited.
Contracts,
Entering Into
Individual students and/or student representatives of organizations are prohibited from entering into verbal or written agreements or contracts on behalf of Harris-Stowe State University; or that may in any way bind, obligate or create liability for the University.
Criminal Violations
Any violation of local, state, or federal laws
resulting in an arrest.
Cyberbullying
Cyberbullying is when someone purposely embarrasses, harasses, or torments another using digital media. Such behavior on the World Wide Web, including but not limited to, social media networks, constitutes violation of University policy and will be sanctioned accordingly.
Disorderly/Disruptive
Conduct
Acting in a manner that impairs, interferes with, or obstructs the orderly conduct, processes, functions, or investigations of the University, agents of the University, or of any person or persons on University owned or operated property or at any University-sponsored event.
Students whose attire may be considered disruptive at University events, academic functions or general University operations because it is sexually explicit, lewd, profane, patently offensive or carries messages in print or pictures which are sexually explicit or patently offensive, or a student whose behavior, communication, or conduct is indecent, sexually explicit, profane, exhibitionist, or otherwise beyond standards of decency and reasonable moral conduct, may be ejected from said University sponsored event or activity, excused from an academic course of instruction, and/or subjected to further discipline.
Drug-Free
Policy
One of the certifications now required for the receipt of federal grants and funds is a formal statement from the grantee that it has adopted a policy and implemented a program that prevents the illicit possession, use or distribution of drugs and alcohol by students and employees of the institution. Further, the grantee must maintain evidence that it is in compliance with all sections of the relevant federal regulations.
Harris-Stowe State University has a “Zero Tolerance” policy regarding the improper use of controlled substances. This policy expressly prohibits:
The possessing, manufacturing distributing or sale of a controlled or illegal substance. Examples of these illegal substances are: crack cocaine, ecstasy, “date rape” drugs, marijuana cocaine, heroin, or any other narcotic or controlled substances except as expressly permitted by law.
The possessing, use, manufacturing, distributing or selling of drug paraphernalia, or the attempt to distribute or sell same. Aiding or abetting individuals in the illegal possession, use, sale, distribution, or attempted sale or distribution of controlled substances or drug paraphernalia, including allowing persons involved in such activities to visit or stay in their residence hall rooms, or to be in any University owned or operated property over which they have control.
Electronic Communication, Illegal/Improper Use Of
The academic instructor may excuse a student from the classroom, laboratory or practicum or clinical experience if a student’s behavior, conduct or communication disrupts to the instructor’s ability to provide academic instruction.
Examples of such behaviors would include: use of electronic devices such as cell phones, video games, or personal music players, playing computer games, text messaging or IM’ing during class sessions, laboratory, clinical practicums or academic instruction, the use of technology not directly required or approved for a given course, using University telecommunications, data networks or any electronic means owned and operated by the University for illegal or improper purposes or in violation of University regulations and policies, or in violation of federal, state, or local laws.
Embezzlement
Unauthorized acquisition and/or use of funds belonging to or under the stewardship of any University unit, organization, or individual.
Failure to Comply/Non-Compliance/Insubordination
Failing to comply with or respond to the directions or instructions of an authorized University official, faculty, or staff member acting in the performance of his or her duties or any other person responsible for a University facility or registered function acting in accordance with his or her duties, wearing clothing in class or during academic instruction in violation of the Policy on Appropriate Dress or any other conduct that disrupts academic instruction may subject the student to sanctions.
False
Testimony (See Perjury)
Knowingly making false statements regarding a judicial matter in the course of the judicial process.
Fighting
A physical conflict between two or more individuals.
Forgery,
Fraud
Forging the name of a University employee or another
student, altering or misusing
official University forms, documents, records stored
data or identification, or knowingly
furnishing false information to University officials,
faculty and/or employees or providing
such information involving or referring to the
University to off-campus organizations or
institutions; or making false statements in public or
private. Aiding and abetting another
individual in such conduct also constitutes a
violation.
Harboring
Anyone who has been trespassed or has an outstanding
arrest warrant is strictly
prohibited from campus grounds, campus events or off-campus University sponsored events. Knowingly allowing any prohibited person on campus is strictly prohibited.
Hazing
The University’s Statement on Hazing is set forth in
this handbook.
Illegal
Book Sales
Sale or return of books that do not belong to the
student.
Illegal Residence Hall Visitation
Violation of the visitation policy
Illegal/Unauthorized Entry
Entering or using University facilities or property owned by or in the custody or control of the University, for an improper purpose, or without proper authorization, or assisting others in doing so.
Intrusive
Contact:
Assault
Assault may be committed without actually touching or
striking, or doing bodily harm to
another person. Rather, an assault is any intentional,
unlawful threat by word or act to do
violence to another person, coupled with an apparent
ability to do so, and doing some
act which creates a well-founded fear in such other
person that violence is imminent.
Battery
Battery occurs when a person actually and
intentionally touches or strikes another person
against the will of that other person, or when a
person intentionally causes bodily harm
to another person.
Assault or Battery on a Campus Public Safety Officer
Under Missouri State Statue 17 CSR 20-5.055 a person
licensed as a security officer as
defined in 17 CSR 20-5.025 who is wearing a uniform
that has a patch or emblem visible at
all times, and who is engaged in the lawful
performance of his or her duties, receives the
same statutory coverage as a sworn law enforcement
officer. Anyone who assaults or
batters a campus security officer may be charged with
the following enhanced charges:
(a) In the case of assault, from a misdemeanor of the
second degree to a
misdemeanor of the first degree.
(b) In the case of battery, from a misdemeanor of the
first degree to a felony of the
third degree.
(c) In the case of aggravated assault, from a felony
of the third degree to a felony
of the second degree.
(d) In the case of aggravated battery, from a felony
of the second degree to a felony
of the first degree.
Sexual
Assault
This term encompasses sexual assault and all other
incidents of “criminal sexual conduct”
as defined by the Missouri Statutes.
Stalking/Cyberstalking
Stalking is defined as willfully, maliciously and
repeatedly following or harassing or cyberstalking another person.
“Cyberstalking” means engaging in a course of conduct to
communicate or to cause to be communicated, words,
images, or language by or through
the use of social networking sites, electronic mail,
or electronic communication, directed at
a specific person, causing substantial emotional
distress to that person and serving no
legitimate purpose.
Misconduct
Any conduct, on or off campus, of such a nature as to
be detrimental to the university.
Causing any condition that jeopardizes the safety and
security of property, individuals
or groups of individuals.
Perjury/Lying/Impeding the Student Rights and
Responsibilities Process
The willful giving of false testimony or
misrepresenting statements during the student
disciplinary process (including the investigation and
hearing). Failure to cooperate during
the investigation and hearing.
Property
Damage
The actual or attempted unauthorized removal, use, or
defacing of University property,
or property in the University’s custody or control
resulting in its destruction or damage.
Destroying, defacing, removing or damaging the
property of others on University
premises or at University-sponsored activities is
likewise prohibited.
Public
Intoxication
The act of displaying public drunkenness,
incoherence/unresponsiveness, and/or
disorderly conduct due to the influence of alcohol.
Parental notification may occur in the
case of underage drinking and/or public intoxication.
Safety
Causing any condition that jeopardizes the safety of
individuals, groups of individuals,
or the University community.
Tampering with safety measures or devices, such as
alarm systems, fire extinguishers, exit
signs, emergency phone systems, smoke detectors, fire
hoses, security cameras, locked
exterior or interior doors, and sprinkler systems.
Failing to conform to safety regulations, such as
falsely reporting an incident, failure to
evacuate facilities in a timely fashion in an
emergency situation or in response to fire
alarms, inappropriate use of the alarm system, and
other similar conduct.Falsely reporting
the presence of a bomb or any other dangerous device
or condition.
Shoplifting/Theft
The unauthorized taking of property that does not
belong to the student.
Smoking
Smoking is prohibited on campus grounds and in all
campus facilities.
Vandalism/Criminal Mischief (See Property Damage)
Weapons
Possession of weapons including firearms, items that
eject projectiles, knives, or any item
that anyone of reasonable sensibilities would consider
to have the possibility of doing
bodily harm is prohibited. Possessing, using, storing,
or transporting firearms, other
weapons, explosives, fireworks, ammunition or dangerous
chemicals (except as authorized
for use in class or in connection with
University-sponsored research or other approved
activities) are likewise prohibited.
Violation of any University policy or regulation not
otherwise specified above, including but not
limited to, those policies or regulations pertaining
to University facilities, student activities,
conduct in campus housing, conduct in off-campus
housing, and civic enterprises.
Disciplinary
Sanctions
The disciplinary sanctions listed below are courses of
action which may be taken when a
student deviates from the expectations set forth the
University’s Code of Conduct, whether
such conduct occurs in the residence halls, on the
University campus, at University sponsored
events or off campus. The disciplinary action taken in
any given instance will be based upon
consideration of all relevant circumstances and facts,
including but not limited
to the nature and severity of the violation in
question, previous violations, and the student’s
past conduct and performance. Some single incidents or
misconduct may require
immediate dismissal or expulsion. These actions and
their descriptions shall serve as
guidelines for the judicial bodies and may be modified
and used in any combination to
meet the needs of the individual student involved.
Administrative
Probation
Dean of Student Success may place a student on
Administrative Probation. During this time
and depending on the violation, the student may not be
eligible to participate in extracurricular activities, run for or hold elected
positions, hold appointed positions, or run for
class offices.
Apology, Letter of
Student is required to write a letter of apology to
aggrieved party.
Counseling
Administrative referral is made to the Counseling
Office to determine the specific needs
of the individual student. Student will be required to
satisfy the requirements determined
by the team.
Community
Service
The student is required to perform work assignments in
the community or on the
campus. The number of service hours will be determined
by the Administrative Panel, or
Dean of Student Success.
Disciplinary
Probation
The Administrative Panel may place a student on
Disciplinary Probation. This action is a
formal probationary status during which the student is
removed from good standing at
the University for a definite period of time. During
this time and depending on the
violation, the student may not be eligible to
participate in co -curricular activities, run for
or hold elected positions, hold appointed positions,
or run for class offices. Any further
violations while on probation may result in
suspension, either from the residence halls or
the University.
Disciplinary
Warning
A written notice is given to the student that
continued misconduct within a stated period of
time may result in further disciplinary action.
Extracurricular Activities Privilege Revoked.
Depending on the violation, any student who is found
guilty of a disciplinary infraction may
not be eligible to participate in extra-curricular
activities, run for or hold elected positions,
hold appointed positions, or run for class offices.
Fine
A sum of money to be paid as a penalty for an offense
(at the discretion of
the Administrative Panel).
Residence
Hall Probation
This is a formal probationary status for a period of
time as specified by the
Administrative Panel. Any further violation of
University or residence standards while on
probation subjects the student to further disciplinary
action.
Residence
Hall Dismissal
The student is dismissed from the residence hall and
unable to live on campus for
remainder of matriculation.
Restitution
Restitution is reimbursement to compensate for
personal injury, damage to property
or misappropriation of property.
Suspension
Suspension is separation for a period of time set by
the Administrative Panel or the Dean
of Success.
Expulsion
Expulsion is the permanent termination of student
status.
Fines
All fines must be paid during the current semester at
the Cashier’s Office and the receipt
presented to the Dean of Student Success. Fines are to
be paid in cash or money orders;
no personal checks will be accepted. If fines are not
paid by the end of the semester, they
will be placed on students’ accounts; and the student
will not be allowed to register for
the following semester, receive transcripts or apply
for residence life until the fine has
been cleared from the student’s account. All persons
who have been found responsible
for a violation that merits a fine and thereafter
refuse to pay fines are to be dismissed for
one full semester.
Fines may be assessed by Residence Life Staff.
Readmission
Readmission to Harris-Stowe State University is not
automatic. Any student suspended
or withdrawn for disciplinary reasons must submit an
application to the office of
admissions requesting readmission. Final determination
may be decided by the Dean of
Student Success.
Conditional
Readmission
In keeping with our mission, our policy is to provide
a safe, healthy and drug free
environment. We have established a “ZERO TOLERANCE”
policy regarding drugs and
controlled substances as defined previously. Violators
will be disciplined. If your
sentencing allows for a future return to Harris-Stowe
State University, the following
procedure must be adhered to:
Procedure
Student will enroll in a certified non-residence drug
treatment program – at cost to
the student.
Student must sign two (2) release-of-information
forms: (1) permitting the drug
treatment program communication with the University
and (1) permitting drug screening
results to be forwarded to the University.
Student will complete and sign the readmit application
and pay the associated cost.
Upon return to the University, the student will submit
to a drug screen – at cost to the
student – at a University specified lab. The results
will be forwarded to the Disciplinary
Review Board Chair.
Once accepted, upon immediate return to the
University, the student will report to the
Office of Counseling and consent to a 90-Day Aftercare
Management Program –
participation mandatory.
Disclosure
The University has the right to solicit the above
requested information and will maintain
it in a confidential manner – strictly need to know.
The University has the right to expel
any student who does not successfully fulfill the
requirements set forth in the conditional
re-admission policy.
Inclement
Weather Policy and Procedures
Harris-Stowe State University is committed to the
safety and security of its students, faculty,
staff and visitors. As such, the decision to cancel
classes, close the university is based on the
overall concern for the safety and security of the
university community. In general, however,
HSSU’s practice is to remain open and conduct business
as usual during periods of inclement
weather. Unless otherwise directed, all employees are
expected to report to work at their regular
time and to remain at work throughout the course of
their regularly scheduled workday.
Appropriate media outlets will be kept apprised of the
status of the university.
The President has the authority to close the
university due to inclement weather conditions or
other environmental factors that may jeopardize the
safety of the persons traveling to or from the
university. Only employees, designated by the
President’s office as Essential Personnel will be
required to report to work. Employees so designated
are notified in writing from the Office of
Human Resources prior to the winter season of each
year. Essential Personnel who do not report
to work when the university is declared closed will be
charged personal leave and are required
to submit leave documents.
Inclement
weather procedures for day classes and the Clay Center
The decision to close the University or to cancel day
classes will be announced to the news
media prior to 5:00 am. The media listing will
separately denote the closings of (1) HarrisStowe State University – Day
Classes Only & (2) Harris-Stowe State University - William
L.
Clay Early Childhood Center
Listed below is the sequence of events that should be
followed:
Should conditions appear to warrant possible cancellation/closure,
the public safety officer on duty will contact the Chief of Security by 3:00
a.m. The Chief of Security will contact the Dean of Student Success and the
Vice President of Academic Affairs. After consultation with the President, or
his designee, a decision whether or not to close the University or to cancel
day classes will be made.
If day classes are canceled, the Chief of Security
will contact the following of the school cancellation/closing (using the
appropriate code), specifically denoting “Day Classes Only”
:
Public
Relations
Will notify the news media of the school
cancellation/closing (using the appropriate code).
Will put information on HSSU main website – Due to
inclement weather day classes have been cancelled. Continue to check the website
for evening class information. Due to inclement weather the William Clay Early
Childhood Center is closed.
Jody
Jordan (Clay Center)
James Fogt (E 2Alert System, HSSU e-mail, Facebook,
Twitter, and text alerts, automatic phone notification for information
regarding the cancellation of classes If classes are officially canceled
because of weather, efforts will be made to maintain services in the following
operations:
Public
Safety
Dining
Services
Maintenance
Residential
Life
IT
support
Inclement weather procedures for evening classes Since
the decision to cancel day classes due to inclement weather does not pertain to
evening classes (classes beginning at 4:00 pm and after), a separate decision
will be made later in the day.
The following procedures will be followed:
Between 10:00 am and 11:00 am, the Chief of Security
will consult with the Vice President of Academic Affairs and the Dean of
Student Success concerning the condition of the parking lots and their possible
availability during the late afternoon and evening hours and will review
information from the National Weather Bureau, the Missouri State Highway Patrol
District Office, and area public school offices concerning road conditions and impending
weather changes.
At 11:30 am the Vice President of Academic Affairs and
Dean of Student Success will consult with the President and a decision will be
made.
The University reserves the right to alter its
decision if weather conditions change during
the afternoon.
The Chief of Security will be responsible for
informing the following people and/or offices of the decision:
Vice President of Academic Affairs (who in turn will contact
their department heads)
Public Relations – will release this information to
the public media in time for the 12:00 noon news; will put information on HSSU
website.
James Fogt – E 2Alert System, HSSU e-mail, Facebook,
Twitter, and text alerts, automatic phone notification for information
regarding the cancellation of classes
SEVERE
WEATHER, HURRICANES, TORNADOES, FLOODS
• Generally, students, faculty and staff will
Shelter-in-Place—remain indoors until the all clear sign is announced.
• Stay away from windows; move into hallways and other
locations without windows.
• Be prepared to move to higher ground/floors if
flooding occurs.
• When evacuating the building, be alert for falling
objects from the roof/edges of buildings.
• Be aware of downed power lines. Consider all lines
active!
Tornadoes/Hurricane/Tropical Storm Alert-
Hurricane/Tropical storm conditions are possible in
the campus area, usually, within 72hrs.
Tornadoes/Hurricane/Tropical Storm Watch-
Hurricane/Tropical storm conditions are possible in the campus area, usually
within 36hrs.
Tornadoes/Hurricane/Tropical Storm Warning-
Hurricane/Tropical storm conditions are expected in the campus area, usually
with 24 hrs.
All students, faculty and staff should monitor the
Twitter Alert System, HSSU e-mail, and Facebook, Twitter, and text alerts for
information regarding the cancellation of classes.
In the event of a tornadoes or hurricanes watch or
warning - signs will be posted on residential hall exterior doors &
bulletin boards, as well as all other campus facilities regarding the weather situation.
Campus
Facilities
ANHEUSER-BUSCH
SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
The Anheuser-Busch School of Business is located on
the 4th floor of the HGA Building and
houses degree programs in Accounting, Business
Administration (with options in
Entrepreneurship, Management and Marketing),
Hospitality and Tourism, Information Science
and Computer Technology. The Anheuser-Busch School of
Business has several student
organizations, including student chapters of the
American Marketing Association, Students in
Free Enterprise (SIFE) and American College of
Healthcare Executives. For more information,
contact Dean Dr. Fatemeh Zakery at (314) 340-5114.
AT&T
LIBRARY AND TECHNOLOGY RESOURCE CENTER
The AT&T Library and Technology Resource Center
contains the University library, a computer lab and meeting rooms. The building
offers a modern setting for information retrieval, with a warm and friendly
staff. As one of participating members of the statewide MOBIUS system, this
library provides HSSU faculty, students, and staff and alumni access to more
than 20,000,000 items belonging to more than 60 member libraries. MOREnet, the
Missouri research and educational network, provides a secure broadband Internet
connection, staff training, technical support and electronic resources.
The north end of the main library arena holds the main
collection of books supporting the many degree programs. The southern end
contains specialized materials for urban multicultural studies, K-12 curriculum
materials and a juvenile literature collection of more than 10,000 books
ranging from Easy Readers for young children through young adult materials.
This collection also includes a special section of parent-teacher materials.
Quiet study areas occupy both the far ends beyond the stacks. Reference books
and periodicals are housed within two special alcoves.
More than 50 computers in the main arena provide
Microsoft Office programs for student use as well as full internet access,
including the library’s online public access catalog, which is the starting
point for any MOBIUS search. Numerous databases provided by the state of
Missouri via MOREnet index more than 3,000 journals, more than 1,500 of which
are available in fulltext. This also includes access to newspapers and
newswires nationwide, including the St. Louis Post Dispatch and Kansas City
Star. For access to other databases, ask any of the friendly staff members.
A Seminar and Archives Room provides space for 20
people around a board meeting table. The Telecommunity Room has a 50-seat
capacity. Both are interactive videoconference capable. The computer lab offers
an additional 17 computers with an instructor’s station for a variety of classroom
and training sessions.
The standard hours of operation are:
Monday -Thursday 7:30 a.m.-9 p.m.
Friday 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m.
Saturday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
These hours are subject to change for holidays and
summer sessions. For more information, to reserve a room or arrange a tour,
call (314) 340-3393.
BOOKSTORE
GRH l05 (314) 340-5338
The Follett Bookstore is open Monday through Thursday
from 9 a.m. until 6 p.m. and on Friday from 9 a.m. until noon. In addition to
these hours, the bookstore implements extended hours during registration.
DR.
HENRY GIVENS JR. ADMINISTRATION BUILDING
Renamed in 2005 in honor of President Givens' many
years of service to the University, the Dr.
Henry Givens Jr. Administration Building is the
flagship of the University’s campus.
Designated as a historical site, the administration
building houses most of the classrooms and
support services associated with the University. The
most popular offices include the Office of
Admissions (HGA 009), Office of Advisement (HGA 008),
the Office of Financial Assistance
(HGA 004), the Office of the Registrar (HGA 007) and
of course, Office of the President (HGA
108). One of the jewels of the building is HSSU's Don
and Heide Wolff Jazz Institute (HGA
003), among the finest privately-owned jazz
collections in America. The administration building
is truly the hub of student activity. Students at the
University will be happy to find open,
wireless Internet connectivity almost everywhere in
the building, so bring a notebook computer
or other wireless device and feel free to logon and
access the world!
EMERSON
PERFORMANCE CENTER
The Emerson Performance Center contains the Board of
Regents Gymnasium, the fine arts classrooms, the Bank of America Theatre,
sound-proof practice rooms and professional dressing rooms.
Gymnasium use during open hours is limited to
students, faculty, staff and alumni with a valid HSSU ID.
Children and non-Harris-Stowe affiliates are not
allowed in the Emerson Performance Center. Special considerations are permitted
for: intercollegiate sporting events and theater performances.
Valuables
HSSU is not responsible for lost or stolen property.
Valuables cannot be checked at the front desk. All users are advised not to
bring valuables with them.
Attire
Only proper running shoes are to be worn when using
the gym. Shirts, pants/shorts and gym sneakers are required. Shoes with cleats
are not permitted.
Activities
When a class is in progress in the gym, the gym is
off-limits to all persons except those participating in the class. The gym is
also off-limits when varsity sport teams are practicing.
During practice spectators are allowed in the gym only
if permitted by the coach conducting the practice.
Equipment
Available gym equipment can be borrowed ONLY under the
following conditions:
The student deposits his or her valid HSSU ID with the
attendant.
The student is willing to take proper care of the
equipment.
The student is willing to assume responsibility for
the replacement of lost or damaged equipment.
The student must sign out the equipment in the
equipment storage room.
Free gym time will be made available; a schedule of
free gym time will be posted.
All users must enter and exit through the front doors.
No music of derogatory nature.
The weight room and fitness center are available to
students, faculty, staff and alumni with a valid HSSU ID during open hours. The
weight room features treadmills, stair masters, aerobic cycles and a weight
lifting section consisting of Olympic weights, a multi-station universal system
and dumbbells. Please observe the posted rules so everyone has a great workout!
The
Bank of America Theatre
Popularly called on campus, "the little
theatre," this auditorium seats an audience of 227 and provides the University
with a small and intimate setting that is especially well-suited for theatrical
performances, concerts, guest lecturers and panel presentations.
REV.
DR. WILLIAM G. GILLESPIE RESIDENCE HALL AND STUDENT CENTER
GRH 126 (314) 340-5005
The Rev. Dr. William G. Gillespie Residence Hall and
Student Center (GRH) is the first residence hall in the history of HSSU, and it
opened August of 2006. The building was named for HarrisStowe State
University’s longest-serving regent, Rev. Dr. William G. Gillespie. Gillespie
Hall houses 228 students in four-bedroom suites, equipped with a common living
and dining area, kitchenette and two bathrooms. Additional amenities include a
workout facility and laundry room.
Located in the GRH Student Center are the dean of
Student Success, Office of Student Engagement, Counseling and Health Offices,
game room, computer lab and University bookstore, all of which are open to
residents and nonresident students of Harris-Stowe. For more information about
Gillespie Hall, call (314) 340-5005 or e-mail GillespieHall@hssu.edu.
Bosley Residence Hall is the newest residence hall
opened fall 2011 and includes 200 beds for freshmen students. All freshmen will
enjoy suite-style facilities, which include a furnished living room,
kitchenette, dining area and private bathrooms. Some of the suites are single –bed
suites, with a private bedroom for each student, and others are double-bed
suites in which two students share a bedroom. Scroll down to see the different
suite layouts. Every floor includes a lounge, and studying is made easy with
two quiet study rooms in each wing.
WILLIAM
L. CLAY SR. EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT/PARENTING EDUCATION CENTER
Harris-Stowe State University opened the William L.
Clay Sr. Early Childhood Development/Parenting Education Center in the fall of
2009. The center is a safe, healthy and comprehensive child development
facility providing full-day learning experiences for children 6 weeks to 5
years of age. This magnificent program is designed to encourage the social, emotional,
physical and cognitive development of a diverse population of children, while embracing
their needs and interests to explore, discover, experiment and examine their
world through play. In this literacy-rich environment, children are introduced
to the Spanish language, and technology will fully complement the chosen
curriculum.
The center’s faculty and staff understand and respect
parents as children’s first teachers and as such, have included an educational
component to support parents in increasing their knowledge of child development
and strengthening their parenting skills. To that end, the center houses a comfortably
furnished resource library for parents where they can relax quietly and read or
borrow research-based materials on child development and child-rearing
practices. For additional information, including unsubsidized and subsidized
fee schedules, please go to the Early Childhood Center’s Web site at
www.hssu.edu/earlychild/.
Harris-Stowe State University’s Early Childhood Center
supportive professional staff value inclusion and respect for all children and
provide a positive and accommodating family atmosphere. Laughter abounds in a
clean, attractive, safe environment where health and safety practices protect
children, and exercise and nutritious meals support early efforts for children to
adopt healthy lifestyles.
Unsubsidized Fee Schedule
Rate Infants Toddler I Toddler II Pre-K
Weekly $250 $225 $200 $175
Daily $55 $50
$45 $40
Fees subject to change.
Subsidized Fee Schedule
Rate Infants Toddler I Toddler II Pre-K
Weekly $188 $164.50 $125 $125
Daily $37.50 $25 $25 $25
Fees subject to change.
Part-Time Fee Schedule
Rate Infants Toddler I Toddler II Pre-K
Weekly $113 $75 $75 $75
Classroom Structure:
Infant/Toddler: 6 weeks to 12 months
Toddler I: 13 to 24 months
Toddler II: 25 to 36 months
Pre-K: Ages 3, 4 and 5
THE
ACADEMIC RESOURCE CENTER (ARC)
HGA ARC (bottom floor) (314) 340-3650
The Academic Resource Center is located in HGA bottom
floor, in the east wing of the bottom floor, and provides basic Skills Courses,
professional tutoring, media technology, workshops and personnel to assist and
support all students and faculty in academic achievement.
Services and programs include:
• Tutoring Labs
• Basic Skills and Test Preparation Courses/Workshops
• The University Testing Service
• Academy for College Preparation
• GED Testing
The Tutoring Laboratories, HGA 307C and HGA 307D, are
used to remedy academic deficiencies and to assist with University course work
and are available to all Harris –Stowe students. Students needing assistance
with reading, writing, speaking, mathematics, statistics or mathematical
applications in the natural sciences may use the services of the laboratories,
or instructors may refer their students. Communication skills and mathematics
tutors are degree holding professionals who work with students individually or
in small groups.
The Tutoring Laboratories also offer topical workshops
and standardized test preparation seminars, and they disseminate standardized
test preparation materials. Small reference libraries with printed materials,
computer software and audiovisual aids are housed there too.
Students may use certain test-preparation packages and
reference materials in the laboratories, and some reference materials are available
to faculty on short-term loan.
During the academic year, ARC provides a day and
evening schedule, Monday through Thursday, and a morning schedule on Friday.
Request for Academic Modification or Reasonable
Accommodations
The student is responsible for contacting ARC ADA
personnel to review his or her concerns and develop a plan for accommodation or
modification;
If a student feels that the accommodations or
modifications, which have been determined to be appropriate, do not meet his or
her standards, he or she has the right to petition for an appeal.
All actions processed under this provision will
require authorization from the Office of the Provost/Vice President for
Academic Affairs.
Basic Skills Test Preparation Course Program
Among the responsibilities of the department is the
delivery of basic skills instruction. Each semester, a capable and energetic
faculty offers courses in communication, arts and mathematics
to those students whose placement test scores
indicated a need for developmental work. One purpose of the Basic Skills
Courses is to help students to overcome academic deficiencies so that their
potential for success in university-level course work increases. A secondary,
but related purpose of these courses is to prepare students to improve their
performance on standardized tests.
The
University Testing Service
The ARC area also houses the University Testing
Service (UTS) responsible for the administration of placement and standardized
tests.
To ensure that no student is placed in a University
course for which he or she may not be prepared, each semester, UTS administers
a battery of placement tests to entering freshmen and
transfer students with fewer than 32 hours of
University course work. In addition, UTS conducts the Official College Basic
Academic Subjects Examination for students needing to meet certification
requirements for the state of Missouri. Students who need to take this exam should
check the most recent class schedule or report to UTS to receive additional
information.
DIVISION
OF ENROLLMENT MAMAGEMENT
The Office of Financial Aid, the Office of Admissions
and the Office of the Registrar serves as a general contact point for
information, regulations, clarifications and general discussions about a
student’s academic life, including, but not limited to, the following topics:
Some topics are office specific.
OFFICE
OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
HGA 111H (314) 340-3500
Students who wish to apply for financial aid or obtain
information about the financial aid programs at Harris-Stowe State University
should contact the Office of Financial Assistance.
The Office of Financial Assistance encourages every
student seeking financial aid to apply early in the year, after filing the
required income tax forms.
ACADEMIC
ADVISEMENT
HGA 008 (314) 340-3307
The single most important aspect of the student’s
academic life is his or her academic program.
To help each student select and organize a viable
academic program, Harris-Stowe provides assistance through the Office of
Academic Advisement. While Academic Advisers offer advice and guidance to all
students, the initiative, decision and final organization of the student’s academic
program and direction and intensity of his or her academic work and progress
rests solely with the student.
Division of Enrollment Management, in cooperation with
the Office of Academic Affairs, serves as a general contact point for
information, regulations, clarification and general discussion about all aspects
of a student’s academic life, including, but not limited to, the following
topics:
Available degree programs
Curriculum outlines
Selection of specialization or option areas
Transfer credit
Dropping/adding courses
Academic problems or concerns
Grade forgiveness policy
Graduation and or certification requirements
Admissions requirements
Program admissions information
Standards of academic progress
Relationship between financial aid and standards of
academic progress
Sources of academic assistance
CAREER
SERVICES
HGA 119 (314) 340-3512
The Office of Career Services provides comprehensive
career planning services to help students
and alumni gain self-knowledge and a better
understanding of the world of work in order to
implement career goals. Career counseling is available
to assist students with life/career issues such
as choice of major, career alternatives, career
transitions and job search preparation. Students are
encouraged to attend an orientation session to learn
about the services provided.
The office maintains a career resource center from
which students can obtain information about
occupations, career fields, resume writing, job search
strategies, interviewing techniques, labor
market trends, employer information and job openings.
In addition, workshops are offered each
semester on resume writing, interviewing skills and
job search strategies.
Full -time, part-time, co-op, internship and summer
employment opportunities are coordinated
and posted with the office. Students interested in
exploring career-related interests and in gaining
professional work experience can participate in the
resume referral program for co-op and
internship positions. The office also coordinates
on-campus recruiting and interviewing activities
with a wide variety of employers. Job fairs are
sponsored each year to assist students in obtaining
professional employment.
The Office of Career Services is located in HGA 119.
Office hours are 8 a.m. -5:00 p.m.,
Monday through Friday. Evening hours are available by
appointment. Go to Office of Career
Services www.hssu.edu/careerservices for more
information and a calendar of events.
COUNSELING
and PREVENTION SERVICES
GRH 111A (314) 340-5089, 340-5068, 340-5095
The Office of Counseling and Prevention Services
offers a variety of programs to enhance students’
overall collegiate experience with a focus on personal
and educational development, effective
problem-solving and decision making. Counseling and
Prevention Services are confidential and
free to currently enrolled HSSU students. Counseling
and Prevention Services assist individuals
experiencing difficulties related to but not limited
to the following: University adjustment and
transition; family/personal problems; stress and time
management; interpersonal /relationships;
substance abuse; crisis/grief management; test anxiety
and study skills.
Counseling and Prevention Services provides preventive
and responsive programs that include:
Individual Counseling- Students can schedule
appointments to meet with a counselor
confidentially to discuss personal concerns. Together,
the counselor and student will explore the
issue(s) and strategize ways to alleviate the problem.
Couples and Conjoint Counseling- Problematic
interpersonal relationships, be they with a
roommate or significant other, can disrupt your life.
Sometimes those problems are best resolved
by bringing both parties into the room together to
work toward resolution of the problem.
Provided one of the partners is an active student at
HSSU, couples or conjoint counseling is an
option.
Group Counseling- Counseling Services welcomes the
formation of support or counseling
groups to assist students with similar concerns who
may benefit from the group process.
Crisis Intervention- Counseling Services offers urgent
appointments and responds to
campus emergencies that may require the
assistance of a mental health professional.
Educational Workshops and Seminars- A wide array of
workshops are offered through out the
year to enhance personal development and academic
success. Please view our Home Page on the
Web and look for announcements regarding our Workshop
schedule.
SWAT TEAM (Students Working Against Trauma)- Students
Working Against Trauma
(SWAT) is a Peer Education group that provides
preventive programs addressing under aged
drinking, HIV/AID’S and hepatitis through a peer led
model.
Consultative Services The professional staff of
Counseling Services avails themselves to
faculty and staff who want to discuss their concerns
regarding a particular student’s
problematic, suspicious or dramatic change in
behavior.
HEALTH
SERVICES
GRH 111 (314) 340-5052
Health Services provides free health and wellness
services to all currently enrolled students.
The professional staff can assess medical conditions
and refer a specialist, if necessary. The
office also treats minor health issues and is the
initial medical contact in cases of emergency.
Health Services provides the following:
First aid services
Hypertension screening
HIV/AIDS testing
Nutritional information
Diabetes and cholesterol monitoring
CAMPUS
PUBLIC SAFETY
HGA 019 (340) 340-3333
Public Safety Officers are on duty during regular
University hours of operation. Officers
regularly patrol the lots and surrounding property on
foot or in clearly marked vehicles. The
switchboard operator has access to all Public Safety
personnel through radio communications.
Each officer can be contacted immediately by dialing
(3l4) 340-3366 on any outside phone or by
dialing 03366 on any classroom or office phone.
Maintenance and Public Safety personnel
provide security when classes are not in session. The
buildings are monitored 24 hours per day,
seven days per week. Identification cards may be
obtained from the Campus Public Safety
Office.
TECHNOLOGY
AND COMPUTING
It is with great pride that Harris-Stowe State
University provides its students with excellent oncampus computing facilities.
Harris -Stowe is strongly committed to making contemporary
technological tools freely available to students,
faculty and staff; in doing so, the University assists
all computer users in achieving their academic and
professional objectives. The information below
is meant to familiarize HSSU students with the latest
policies and procedures regarding academic
computing resources and practices at the University.
By understanding and employing good
computing practices, all members of the campus
community can greatly contribute to the future
quality of services and equipment available at the
University.
HSSU Web Sites of Interest to Students
Acceptable Use Policy:
http://www.hssu.edu/acceptableuse
ADA Home Page: http://www.hssu.edu/ada
Admissions: http://www.hssu.edu/admissions
Athletics: http://www.hornetsathletics.com
Blackboard: http://bb8.hssu.edu
Financial Assistance: http://www.hssu.edu/financialaid
HSSU Home Page: http://www.hssu.edu
Library: http://www.hssu.edu/library
Registrar: http://www.hssu.edu/registrar
Student Engagement:
http://www.hssu.edu/studentengagement
Student Government: http://www.hssu.edu/sga
Student Home Page: http://www.hssu.edu/students
HSSU Acceptable Use Policy (Abridged)
(A complete copy of the acceptable use policy may be
obtained on the internet
at http://www.hssu.edu/acceptableuse.)
All users of Harris-Stowe State University computer
networks are expected to be familiar
with, and will be held accountable for, compliance
with this policy. This policy is not
meant to limit use of the Internet, but to ensure its
appropriate use. Remember, each time
you use the University’s connection to the Internet;
you are a representative of the
University!
This policy is subject to change and should be
reviewed periodically for questions of
compliance. Due to the volatile nature of the Internet
and the continuing expansion
of services available to the University community,
this document will be updated and
expanded over time as needed.
Unacceptable or Illegal Use
The public, students and staff may only use computing
resources for legal purposes. Examples
of unacceptable purposes include, but are not limited
to, the following:
· Harassment of other users
· Libeling or slandering other users
· Violation of another user's privacy
· Destruction of, or damage to, equipment, software or
data belonging to
the institution or other users
· Violation of software license agreements
· Disruption or unauthorized monitoring of electronic
communications
· Unauthorized copying or use of copyright-protected
material
· Disruption of normal network use and service. Such
disruption includes, but
is not limited to, the propagation of computer
viruses, the violation of
personal privacy, spamming or the unauthorized access
to protected and
private network resources.
· Use of HSSU computing resources for commercial or
private money-making
activities
· Use of HSSU computing resources for purposes, which
violate any
federal, state, or local law
· The installation or use of software and or hardware
on publicly used
equipment belonging to the institution without prior
authorization from
HSSU personnel designated to approve such request.
Cooperative Use
Computing-resource users can facilitate computing in
many ways. The institution
endorses the practice of cooperative computing. Facilitating
good computing
habits includes the following:
Regular deletion of unneeded files from shared
computing resources
· Refraining from overuse of connect time, information
storage space,
printing facilities or processing capacity
· Refraining from overuse of interactive network
utilities
· Refraining from use of sounds and visuals, which
might be disruptive to
others
· Refraining from use of any computing resource in an
irresponsible
manner Display/Dissemination of Sexually Explicit
Materials
Use of Internet access stations to display or
disseminate sexually explicit or sexually
suggestive (obscene/pornographic) material on campus
is prohibited. Violators of this
policy in public areas such as the library or labs
will be removed and will have their
computer use privileges revoked.
HSSU Computing Security Policy (Abridged)
(A complete copy of the computing security policy may
be obtained on the internet
at (http://www.hssu.edu/securitypolicy.)
Internet
Security
As the Internet has grown enormously over the past
several years, the number of reported
security incidents relating to Internet connectivity
has grown at a similar pace. HarrisStowe State University expects
Harris-Stowe’s employees, students and visitors to be
aware of security issues and to respond to security
incidents. To meet these growing
needs and expectations, Harris-Stowe’s IT Department
has identified three services
addressing Internet Security:
· Security Incident Response Team: Provides response
for Harris-Stowe employees and
students to security incidents involving system,
server or network infrastructure
attacks or compromises.
· Security Consulting: Provides Harris-Stowe
employees, students and visitors with advice
and recommendations for general security procedures
for their network workstation.
· Internet Security Training/Seminars: Conducts and
sponsors training sessions on
internet security topics and best practices.
Contact the HSSU computing security manager by
e-mailing essenprk@hssu.edu.
The Digital Millennium Copyright Act and HSSU Students
The demand for digital content on the Web is
increasing. While the World Wide Web
provides excellent opportunities to share information,
every member of the HSSU
campus community must clearly understand that there
are inherent risks associated
with posting and consuming content that contains
copyright protections. IT Services
provides basic recommendations to help members of our
academic community with
making safe decisions about posting and consuming
digital content from the World
Wide Web. IT Services’ intention is to facilitate the
proper and legal use of digital
content that is dispersed from, and consumed on,
campus. A list of recommendations
to help avoid copyright and DMCA violations may be
found on the HSSU Web at
http://www.hssu.edu/it.
Computer
Labs
The HSSU Lab Manager is located in HGA, room 023
Phone: (314) 340-3557
Lab is available from 9 a.m. until 10 p.m. Monday
through Friday, and from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m.
on Saturday. Students may contact the Computer Lab for
current hours of operation.
Current library computer lab hours are available by
contacting the library at (314)
340-5770. Lab assistants are on hand to help students
with Blackboard, student email, and MYHSSU access.
FOOD
SERVICES
Bosley Hall (314) 340-5304
Food Services will provide three meals per day for
Harris-Stowe State University students, faculty and staff. Meal plans may be
purchased from the Cashier’s Office for daily meals. Dining Hall hours will be
posted. Snacks may be purchased from the vending machines in the annex and residence
hall.
STUDENT
ENGAGEMENT
GRH 110A (314) 340-5030
The Offices of Student Engagement provides a wide
range of services and activities. Traditional
events have included Welcome Week, Homecoming, Annual
Student Government Leadership
Retreat, Spring Fest and Black History Month
festivities. Students who wish to become involved
in campus activities or organizations should contact
the office.
STUDENT
GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION (SGA)
Please see the Student Government Association Web Site
at http://www.hssu.edu/sga/
ATHLETICS
EPC 103 (314) 340-3530
Intercollegiate
Athletics
The intercollegiate athletic program at Harris-Stowe
State University is a member of the National Association of Intercollegiate
Athletics (NAIA) and the American Midwest Conference (AMC). Competition offer
for men is the sports of soccer, basketball, and baseball and for women in
soccer, volleyball, basketball and softball.
Harris-Stowe
Cheerleaders
The Harris-Stowe Cheerleaders are a group of men and
women who enthusiastically support the University’s intercollegiate athletic
teams. They accompany the teams to their intercollegiate events and encourage
spirit and enthusiasm for the University teams. Each year tryouts are held
under the supervision of the cheerleader sponsor. Throughout the year, practice
sessions are scheduled in preparation for home and away athletics events.
Intramural
Program
The University offers a program of intramural athletic
activities to all members of the University community — students, faculty and
staff at all levels. Competition in the various sports is available at both the
individual and team level. Although instruction in the rules and skills specific
to the various games is provided, such instruction is not the major emphasis.
Rather, the program’s main focus is on the cultivation of the needed skills for
recreational purposes and on the joy and comradeship available in such
activities. Among the recreational athletic activities included in the
intramural program are: basketball and flag-football. Other activities can be arranged
based on the interest of students, faculty and staff.
Eligibility
Harris-Stowe State University requires that all
participants in intercollegiate athletics be in good academic standing, as
determined by the University. To participate in intercollegiate athletics, students
must maintain a prescribed cumulative GPA and be a full -time student during
each semester of athletic participation. Athletes must also adhere to the rules
and regulations set forth by the National Association of Intercollegiate
Athletics (NAIA).
Financial
Aid for Athletes
Harris-Stowe State University provides athletic awards
for qualified students. The awards cover University fees and the cost of
textbooks (either totally or partially). Determination of students who qualify
for these awards is made by the University’s Athletic Director and the coach of
the specific sport in which the athlete will compete. Athletes interested in
the various other forms of financial aid should contact the University’s Office
of Financial Assistance for additional information. Numerous types of
scholarships, grants and loans are available. To learn more about Harris-Stowe
State University and its intercollegiate and intramural athletic programs, please
talk with an admissions officer or coach.
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