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Dear Students, Hello! My name is Jamie Zychowski and I am the Student Senate President for the 2010-2011 school year. First off, I would like to welcome the incoming class of 2014 to the Hiram community! To all of the returning students, welcome home! As you begin to adjust to college life and get a feel of Hiram College, you will begin to notice how becoming involved will soon be a part of your journey here. Hiram has over 70 different clubs and organizations on campus. We have everything from Greek life, to Trading Card Club, to intramural sports, with everything inbetween. If there is something that we do not have here that interests you, all you have to do is take the initiative and form a club for it. Student Senate is a prominent organization on campus and a great way to get involved. Our organization meets every Tuesday night at 7 p.m. in the Forum of East Hall. I would encourage anyone who is interested in what is happening around campus or would like to get involved to please attend our weekly meetings. If you have any questions or concerns feel free to contact the Senate Officers at
[email protected] and one of us will reply to your email as soon as we can. College is not just about choosing the right classes and getting good grades, although that is important. It is about becoming a well-rounded person, finding what you are passionate about, and meeting new and interesting people along the way, and Hiram understands that. Here at Hiram we are a close community and we take pride in the fact that students have a huge role in what decisions get made around campus. With that being said, I encourage you to get involved and use your voice to better our community as a whole. I wish you all the best of luck this year and hope to see a lot of you at the many new events that Student Senate will be sponsoring this year. Have a great year and see you around campus! ~Jamie Zychowski
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Hiram College 2010 – 2011 Student Handbook Dear Hiram College students: As Hiram celebrates its 160th anniversary, it also embarks upon an ambitious strategic plan to further strengthen its academic programs and student services. Organizations—both for-profit and not-for-profit—routinely engage in strategic planning to keep their focus on their missions and their goals, especially during rapidly changing times. It’s a way of making short-term adjustments in anticipation of long-term trends. I don’t expect much of that is of interest to you at this stage of your lives. However, you do have an opportunity, even an obligation, to engage in “strategic planning” for your own lives. You are here because you believe that earning a college degree is important to you. Why? What do you want to accomplish while at Hiram? How does Hiram fit into your long-term plans? What do you need to do today in order to be ready for tomorrow? I urge you to think broadly about planning for your future. Planning encompasses more than selecting a major or charting a career path. Yes, these are important decisions. You will also make important decisions about what experiences you will use to shape the next phase of your life and who you will involve in those experiences. No two organizations share the same strategic plan. Similarly, your plan will be individual to you. Helping you make your Hiram experience successful is why we’re here. Hiram’s student-centered mission is to foster intellectual excellence and social responsibility, enabling its students to thrive in their chosen careers, flourish in life, and face the urgent challenges of the times. Please let me know if any of us—trustees, faculty or staff— can do anything to help you on your journey. Thomas V. Chema President
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Table of Contents The policies and procedures in this book are not meant to be all-inclusive. For more details about various policies, please consult the appropriate department.
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President’s Welcome Important Phone Numbers Daily Planner Academic Calendar 2010 - 2011
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Student Services
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Academic Services Athletics Campus Safety Career Center Citizenship Education Counseling Services Dining Services Disability Support Services Dray Computer Center Financial Aid and Campus Employment Health Center Religious Life Residential Education Student Engagement Student Senate
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Academic Policies
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Academic Honesty Release of Directory Information/Privacy 3-Week Registration Academic Review Board Procedures Probation Suspension Request for Exceptions Appeals Academic Progress and Financial Aid Traditional Students in Weekend College
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Campus Policies
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Student Accounts Alcohol and Drugs – Policy, Philosophy, & Education Self-Injurious Behavior/Harm to Others Disability Accommodations Cultural Diversity and Discrimination Harassment and Bias Incidents Campus Involvement Campus Installations Telecommunications Use Student Identification Transportation Parking Policies
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Residential and Commuter Education
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Residency Policy Housing Regulations and Obligations Community Living Standards Maintenance and Cleaning Residence Hall Safety and Security
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Judicial Policies
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Guidelines for Student Behavior College Jurisdiction and Civil Law Statement of Student Rights Judicial Procedures Conflict of Interest Confidentiality and Parental Notification Appeals Criteria and Process Code of Conduct – Judicial Policies Sanctions Interim Sanctions Administrative Removal of a Student
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Appendix 1: Community Council Hearing Script
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Campus Map
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Important Phone Numbers Hiram Police Campus Ext. Sheriff (Portage County) Ambulance Campus Safety Fire Department Health/Counseling Center Hospitals: Geauga Robinson Pharmacy: Garrettsville Family Rite-Aid Garrettsville Mantua Station Drug Co. Akron Poison Control Hiram Post Office Hiram Village Hall Hiram Inn Chaplain Jason Bricker-Thompson Churches: Hiram Christian Church St. Ambrose Catholic Church Admission Office Athletics Office Bookstore Business Office Career Center Computer Center Dean of Students Dining Services Financial Aid Office Physical Plant Registrar’s Office Residential & Commuter Education Citizenship Education Office of Campus Involvement
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