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Student Affairs
PO Box 1510
Pembroke, NC 28372

Phone: 910.521.6226
Fax: 910.521.6272
Email: studentaffairs @uncp.edu

Location: Lumbee Hall, Room 329
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2011-2012 Student handbook table of contents

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I. 2011-2012 ACADEMIC CALENDAR
(from Office of Registrar Web Site)

II. GENERAL INFORMATION

Historical Sketch
Mission of the University
Mission of the Student Affairs Division
Office for Student Affairs
- Student Conduct
- Student Involvement and Leadership
- Office for Community & Civic Engagement
- Veteran Education & Transition
- Multicultural Center
- Multicultural and Minority Affairs
- International Programs
- Study Abroad
- Career Center
- Office of Greek Life
- Counseling and Testing Center
- Givens Performing Arts Center
- Student Health Services
  - Immunization Policy
Financial Aid
- Policy on Satisfactory Academic Progress for Financial Eligibilty
- Undergraduate Minimum GPA
- Completion of a Degree
- Undergraduate Second Degree
- Graduate Students
- Withdrawing from Classes
- Incompletes and Withdrawals
- Receiving all Fs in a Semester
- Dropping Classes
- Teacher Certification Students
- Regaining Eligibility for Financial Aid
- Appeals Process
- Veterans
- Veterans Dependents
- Loans
- NC National Guard Tuition Assistance
Refund Policy
- Tuition and Fees
- Housing Deposit
- Tuition Surcharge - Undergraduates
James B. Chavis University Center
- University Center Operating Hours
- Game Room Hours
- Information Station Hours
- Snack Bar (Bert’s) Hours
- Game Room
- Bowling Lanes
- Information Station
- University Center Annex
- Chavis University Center Rules
- University Center Reservations
- University Center Advertisement Policy
- Dining Services
- Dining Calendar
- Dining Hours
UNCP Bookstore
- UNCP Bookstore Hours
- Convenience Store Hours
- Return Policy
- Check-Cashing Policy
- Book Usage Policy
- Textbook Buyback
Library
- Library Hours
Campus Mail Center
Division of Information Technology (DoIT)
Braves One Card (Student ID)
Banking Access (24 Hours)
Safety and Health Policy
Campus Police and Public Safety
- University Police
- Motorist Assistance
- Campus Escort Service
- Emergency Telephone Service
  Response to Missing Persons
Vehicle Parking and Registration
Traffic Violations
Traffic Appeals Board
State Vehicle Usage Policy

II. ACTIVITIES AND REGULATIONS

University Calendar
Cultural Programs
Distinguished Speaker Series
Miss UNCP and Homecoming Court
Publications
- Indianhead
- Pine Needle
- Aurochs
- This Week
- Student Handbook
- Student Publications Board
Intercollegiate Athletics
Intramural and Campus Recreation
Co-Curricular Activities
New Student Organizations Recognition
Fund-Raising Activities
Registered Student Organizations
- Service Organizations
- General Interest
- Diversity
- Sports/Recreation
- Academic/Department Organizations
- Honoroary Organizations
- Religious Organizations
Greek Life
- All-Greek Council
Recognized Governing Boards and Affiliate Organizations
- National Panhellenic Council
- Multicultural Greek Council
- Hok Nosai
- Panhellenic Association
- Inter-Fraternity Council
Joining a Fraternity or Sorority
Maintaining a Fraternity or Sorority
Establishing a Fraternity of Sorority
Student Organization Risk Management Policy

Alcohol and Drugs
Hazing
Sexual Abuse and Harassment
Fire, Health and Safety
Education

IV. RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Student Rights and Responsibilities
Academic Honor Code
- Statement of Principles
- What Acts Violate the Academic Honor Code
- Penalties for Violations of the Academic Honor Code
- Procedures for Handling Charges of Violations
- Settlement Procedure to be Used by Individual Faculty Members
- Campus Judicial Board
- Campus Appeal Board
- What to Expect from Faculty
Code of Conduct
Responsibility to Report Criminal Violations and/or Dispositions
University Judicial System
Disciplinary Sanctions
Appeals
Student Discipline Records

V. ADMINISTRATIVE POLICIES

Student Involvement in University Policy
UNCP Drug Policy and Alcohol Policy
- I. Introduction
- II. Alcohol/Drug Education Programs
- III. Institutional Policy on Drugs
- IV. Health Risks of Psychoactive Drugs
UNCP Tailgating Policy
Smoking Ban
Emergency Health and Safety Policy
- Purpose
- Addressing Behavior and Emergencies
- Involving Essential Parties
- Returning to Campus After Treatment
- Medical Suspension
- Medical Withdrawals
- Voluntary Medical Withdrawal
- Involuntary Medical Withdrawal
- Appeal Process
- Reapplication Process
- EHS Committee Procedure for Returning to UNCP
Free Speech Event Policy
- Purpose
  1. Principle of Neutrality
  2. Sponsor(s)
  3. Free Speech Assembly Reservation Procedures
  4. 4. Dissent or Protest in Connection with Speech Events
  5. Security at Speech Events
  6. Sanctions for Violators
NC General Statute 18B-302: Alcohol
NC General Statute 14-35: Hazing
Policy Concerning Improper Relationships Between Students and Employees
Policy Prohibiting Illegal Harassment and Discrimination
Sexual Assault Policy
- Definitions
- Responsibility to Report
- Preserving Evidence
- Availability of Counseling and Advocacy
- Education and Awareness Programs
- University Judicial System and Code of Conduct
- Campus Judicial Board and Administration Hearings
- Training Campus Judicial Board
- Accomodation and Change Options
- Rights of Alleged Perpetrators
- Residential Staff
- Student Health Services
- Interpersonal Violence/Sexual Assault
- Response Team
Sexual Harassment
Student Grievance Policy
- I. Purpose
- II. Informal Resolution
- III. Formal Resolution
- IV. The Decision
- V. The Appeal
UNCP Grievance Process for Student Denied Reasonable Accommodations or Subjected to Discrimations Because of a Disability

VI. ACADEMIC REGULATIONS

Class Time Schedule
Classification of Students
Academic Advisement
Grading and Academic Eligibility
Undergraduate Grade Appeal Process
Auditing
Course Load
Quality Point Average and Scholastic Standing
Academic Standing
Academic Probation
Academic Suspension
Suspension Appeals
Esther G. Maynor Honors College
Academic Honors
Registration Procedures and Policies
Adding, Dropping, and Withdrawing from Courses
Repetition of Courses
Grade Replacement Policy
Class Attendance Policies
Withdrawal from the University
Requirements for Baccalaureate Graduation
Commencement
Disability Support Services
Center for Academic Excellence
Policies Concerning Student Records
Annual Notification of Rights
Inspection and Release of Student Records at UNCP
Miscellaneous
Emergency University Closing Policy

VII. STUDENT HOUSING

On-Campus Housing Information
Freshman Residency Requirements
Room Assignments
Consolidation
Alcohol-Free Environment
Termination of Campus Housing by the University
Room Condition
University’s Right to Entry
Health and Safety Regulations
Pets
University Liability
University Regulations
General Guidelines
Visitation Policy
ResNet

VIII. STUDENT GOVERNMENT

SGA President’s Message
General Information
The University of North Carolina at Pembroke Student Constitution
Volume I
- Preamble
- Article I: Name, Mission, Purpose and Membership
  - Section 1. Name
  - Section 2. Mission
  - Section 3. Purpose
  - Section 4. Membership
- Article II: Executive
  - Section 1. Authority
  - Section 2. Duties of the Executive Officers
  - Section 3. Elections
  - Section 4. Student Body President
- Article III: Legislative
  - Section 1. The Student Senate
  - Section 2. Sessions of the Student Senate
  - Section 3. Composition of the Student Senate
- Article IV: Student Government Staff
  - Section 1. Purpose
  - Section 2. Appointment
  - Section 3. Composition
  - Section 4. Accountability
- Article V: Governance
  - Section 1. Illegal Acts Prohibition
  - Section 2. Open Meetings
  - Section 3. Open Records
  - Section 4. Rules of Order
  - Section 5. Elections
  - Section 6. Meetings
- Article VI: Statutes
  - Section 1. Process
  - Section 2. Publication
- Volume II. Student Government Statutes
  - Purpose and Scope
- Chapter One: Executive Process
  - Section A. Appointments
- Chapter Two: Legislative Process
  - Section A. Apportionment
  - Section B. Officers and Committee Chairmen
  - Section C. Student Senate Operating Rules
- Chapter Three: Student Senate and Faculty Committees
  - Section A
  - Section B
- Chapter Four: The Student Government Document System
- Chapter Five: Finances
  - Section A. Budget
  - Section B. Accountability of Funds Received
  - Section C. Student Funding
- Chapter Six: Electoral Code
  - Article I: Elections Process
    - Section 1. Commission on Elections
    - Section 2. Voting Members
    - Section 3. Timeline
    - Section 4. Filing Process
  - Article II. Candidacy Requirements
    - Section 1. Student Government Officers
    - Section 2. Executive Board Officers
    - Section 3. Executive Board Restrictions
    - Section 4. At-Large Senators
  - Article III. Campaigns
    - Section 1. Campaign Period
    - Section 2. Campaign Restrictions
  - Article IV. Ballots and Polling
    - Section 1. Election Days
    - Section 2. Balloting
    - Section 3. Polling
    - Section 4. Write-In Vote
    - Section 5. Determination of Winners
    - Section 6. Run-Off Elections
- Volume III. The Adjudicatory Boards
  - Section 1. Adjudicatory Powers
  - Section 2. "The Honor Code," Offenses against the Student Body," "University Code of Conduct"
  - Section 3. Initiation of Disciplinary Proceedings
  - Section 4. Appeal of Administrative/Campus Judicial Board Decision
  - Section 5. Committee on Extrordinary Disciplinary Emergencies
  - Section 6. Traffic Appeals Board
- IX. INDEX
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Updated: Thursday, November 17, 2011

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