2019-2020 CAS Student Handbook

STUDENT HANDBOOK COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES 2019–2020

CAS Student Handbook 2019–2020 The Bethel University College of Arts & Sciences Student Handbook contains important information enrolled students need to know, including guidance on student conduct and disciplinary processes.

Students are responsible to read and abide by the policies and university standards contained in this digital student handbook.

Students are advised to review the handbook each year and as needed for important and new information they will be expected to know. While the policies and standards outlined in the handbook provide students with an effective set of guidelines for personal conduct, the university retains the right to enact additional policies and regulations, correct errors, or modify existing policies as it determines.

This updated digital handbook supersedes and replaces all previously published and/or online versions of the Bethel CAS Student Handbook.

All policies and practices described in this handbook are subject to change without prior notice. Any amendments, revisions, additions, or deletions to this handbook will be made available at bethel.edu/undergrad/student-life/community/handbook or through other means. New or modified policies are effective immediately unless otherwise noted.

A Letter From Vice President for Student Life William Washington Student Life is committed to serving you through our relationship in Jesus Christ. We believe that the Holy Spirit provides us with the capacity to serve you with excellence, humility and love.

You will find us interacting with you in the residence halls, on the athletic fields, at the dining center, attending student activities events, and almost anywhere on or off campus where we can be in relationship with you.

It is our hope and prayer to help you develop into the person that God has called you to be. We will encourage you to participate in healthy relationships and to seek God’s calling on your life. We are here for you; please seek us out. May the Lord bless and keep you.

In His Service,

William O. Washington, Ph.D. Vice President for Student Life

CONTENTS A Covenant for Life Together at Bethel Academic Honesty Advertising Guidelines Alcohol and Drug Abuse Resources Alcohol Possession and Use Athletic Program Participation Rates and Financial support data Bethel Alert System Bethel Early Alert Connection (BEACON) Bethel University Community Commitments Bicycles Campus Demonstration Guidelines Check In/ Check Out Communication from Bethel Completion/Graduation Rates Computer Crimes Confidentiality of Student Records and FERPA Cost Criminal Records, Employment and Financial Aid Dancing at Bethel University Disability Discrimination Policy Summary Disciplinary Appeals Policy and Procedure Disciplinary Policy and Procedures Donation Collection in Residence Halls Drug and Alcohol Free Campus Policy Financial Assistance and FFEL-Direct Loan Deferments for Peace Corps or Volunteer Service Fines Fundraising Guidelines Guests Hazing Health Insurance Housing Agreement Housing Agreement Cancellation Housing Application Institutional Information Interim Housing Invasion of Privacy Key Replacement Policy Kitchens Laundry Rooms Leaving Bethel/Returning to Bethel Appeal Locker Request Form Lost and Found

Lounges and Recreation Rooms Missing Student Policy Motorcycles, Mopeds, and Scooters Non-Disciplinary Policy and Procedures Nondiscrimination Policy Office Hours/Location Office of Residence Life Patriot Act Peer to Peer File Sharing Periodic Room Checks Philosophy of Discipline Political Campaigning Policy Pregnancy Quiet Hours and Courtesy Hours Racial and Ethnic Harassment Policy Summary Recording Policy Refrigerators Removal From Housing Res Life Philosophy Res Life Vision Statement Residence Halls Residence Safety Guidelines Responsibility for your Residence Hall Space Room Transfers Safety and Security Services Search and Seizure Policy Sexual Misconduct Policy Summary Shuttle Service Social Media and Online Communities Solicitation in Residence Halls Solicitation Policy Sports Storage Lockers Student Advocates Student Concerns and Complaints Policy Student Hospitalization & Medical Clearance Student Standards of Conduct The Annual Security Report of Bethel University Vacancy in a Room Vending Machines Violent Acts or Threats Visitation Hours Weapons 28581 FAMILY GUIDEBOOK 4