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You should be familiar with BGSU Policies and Procedures. Ignorance of a policy will not excuse you if you violate a policy. Some areas that are addressed: > Registering bicycles and cars > Managing parking > Cancellation of classes > Class attendance requirements > Hazing > Network and computer policies > Racial, ethnic and sexual harassment > Space and facilities reservations
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You are expected to abide by BGSU Community Living Standards. Some areas that are addressed: > Who must live on campus > What items are allowed in your room > What items are not allowed in your room > Quiet hours > Damage to residence hall property > Fire safety policies > Safety and security > Student conduct and appeal procedures for violations
Each of the above areas is carefully detailed in this Student Handbook. We strongly encourage you to take the time to review these documents. If you ever have a question about a policy or procedure, please do not hesitate to contact the Office of the Dean of Students at 419-372-2843 for assistance. A University of Values Bowling Green State University aspires to be the premier learning community in Ohio, and one of the best in the nation. Through the interdependence of teaching, learning, scholarship and service, we will create an academic environment grounded in intellectual discovery and guided by rational discourse and civility. Central to the BGSU experience is a focus on the University’s five core values: > We respect one another and foster diversity and a culture of inclusion. > We collaborate with each other and our community partners in the region, the State of Ohio, the nation and the world. > We promote intellectual and personal growth through curricular and co-curricular efforts. > We foster an environment of creativity , innovation, and entrepreneurism. > We expect excellence in all we do. These values shape every curricular and co-curricular activity throughout the campus to create an educational environment that is rich and rewarding. You have embarked on a journey of self-discovery to define your own values and discover your place in the world. A University of Tradition As a BGSU student, you are a member of a community that is over 100 years old. Falcons are a proud and loyal group—we embrace our heritage and traditions while reaching for new possibilities. History Established in 1910 as a teacher-training institution, Bowling Green Normal College held its first classes in 1914. There were 303 students enrolled and 21 faculty members. The first bachelor’s degrees were awarded in 1917. In 1929, Bowling Green expanded to provide four-year degree programs in the College of Education and the College of Liberal Arts. The College of Business Administration and graduate programs were added in 1935, the year in which Bowling Green attained full university status. In 1947, the Graduate School was formed and BGSU awarded its first doctoral degree in English in 1963. Today, the University boasts eight colleges, 200 undergraduate majors and programs and 20,000 students. BGSU Falcon In 1927, the Daily Sentinel-Tribune sports editor, Ivan “Doc” Lake, originated the Falcon mascot for BGSU teams. He thought the nickname fitting because it was indicative of a powerful bird that was small in stature, its coloring represented the Bowling Green school colors, and like the athlete, the falcon goes through a long period of training before battle.