http://www.rio.edu/docs/campuslife/2009-10StudentHandbook

Deadline for copy submission is noon on Thursday, of the week before the next publication. The Signals Office is located Fulton House.

THE TEACHER RESOURCE CENTER The Teacher Resource Center, located in Anniversary Hall, Room 102, provides a facility for all students, staff, and community members to prepare traditional classroom materials. Many items such as paper and lamination are available at a low price, but the patrons may bring their own. There is no cost for the use of the TRC. During the fall and spring terms, the TRC is open from 8:00 a.m. To 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. At all other times the hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. The phone number is (740)245-7356.

VETERANS AFFAIRS The University and the Community College are approved to enroll veterans and other persons who qualify for educational entitlements resulting from military service.

To check eligibility and obtain related information, students may contact the Veterans Affairs Regional Office as soon as possible (Buffalo) on their toll-free # 1-888-442-4551 line to access their automated services or between 8:00 a.m. & 4:30 p.m. to speak with an Educational Case Manager. Students may also contact the Buffalo Office on the Web at www.va.gov/edu.

Potential students who plan to use VA educational benefits are encouraged to contact the campus Veterans Affairs Office, located in Room 133 of Allen Hall, at (740)245-7357. The office is staffed during regular academic terms according to a schedule posted on their door, and between terms, students may contact the Financial Aid Office at 245-7218.

The eligible student is responsible for initiating the application process by completing and filing the proper forms with the VA (Department of Veterans Affairs Regional Processing Center, P. O. Box 4616, Buffalo, New York 12440-4616).

SECTION IV STUDENT POLICIES AND REGULATIONS INTRODUCTION All of the following regulations apply to University of Rio Grande and Rio Grande Community College students. The regulations at the University and Community College are designed to accommodate and facilitate the growth and development of each student. The University and Community College community expects all students to commit themselves to the assumption of responsibility for other members of the community, as well as for themselves. The regulations stem from one basic premise; i.e. all students should expect to attend the University of Rio Grande without encroachment upon their rights. The following regulations are for the welfare of the student.

They have been recommended by the Student Development Committee, approved by the President of the University and of the Community College and ratified by the Board of Trustees of the University of Rio Grande and Rio Grande Community College.

When a student's actions interfere with the educational program of the University or Community College or with the welfare of the University and Community College community, the University and Community College will take appropriate action to correct the matter. The University and Community College Hearing System is designed to hear appeals and to give decisions in cases of alleged violations of University or Community College regulations, which include recommendations for corrective measures. The University and Community College administration and faculty have been delegated the authority to administer policy and students should expect to abide by legitimate requests of duly constituted University and Community College authorities.

The following pages include policies, regulations, and explanations’ concerning what is expected of University of Rio Grande and Rio Grande Community College students. No listing of specific rules can be expected to cover every situation, in which a student may be involved; questionable behavior not covered by the following policies will be judged by its relationship to, or influence on, the objectives and mission of the University and Community College.

STUDENT DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE The historical function of the Student Development Committee is to be responsible for policy recommendations in any area involving student-based services. A draft of each policy written by administration is amended or adopted and brought before the Student Development Committee for review. After review, two readings are held after which a vote is taken on the policy issue. Once the policy is passed, a campus wide hearing is held.

The policy is then carried to the President and on to both Boards of Trustees for adoption.

There are approximately 28 members. Sixteen faculty members are elected from various schools and twelve administrators serve on this Committee by virtue of office. The Dean of the Student Services Division chairs this committee.

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