Ā \f Ѐ Ԁ \b \f Ȁ \b Ѐ ̀ \t \t ܀ \r ༀ \n \n \r ༀ \n \r Southern New Hampshire University enrolled in online or continuing education at Southern New Hampshire University. Changes in the content of the student handbook may be made at any time by the univers ity administration. Whenever possible, adequate notice Students are expected to be famili procedures contained within the student handbook, and fail ure to read the handbook will not excuse students from ocedures contained within it. in which the ideals of freedom of i nquiry, freedom of thought, freedom of expression, and freedom of the individual are sustaine d. However, the exercise and pr and rights requires a respect of the rights of all in the community to enjoy them to the same extent. It is clear that in a community of learning, willful disruption of the edu property, and interference university as defined by the university admi nistration or with the rights of other members of the university cannot be tolerated. Students enrolling in the institution assume an obligation to conduct themselves in a manner compatible w ith the university’s function as an e its functions of imparting and gaining Southern New Hampshire University Students are responsible for obtaining, learning and obser ving the established university policies as listed in all official publications, In addition, studen University staff members may conduct a residence inspect ion whenever reasonable cau se exists to believe that activity is taking place which are contained in the room which would constitute a vi olation of the student handbook. Inspections will be confined to areas reasonably related to the alleged policy violation and m ay include, but are not limited to: all gs; any refrigerator; bags; or person an inspection of a room or property are: when the size or shape of the item might suggest alcohol, other drugs or drug paraphernalia are being transported; wh en the staff member hears a noise which might suggest a violation of poli cy is occurring; when the staff member has confiscated substances which Southern New Hampshire University would suggest the presence of additional substances in th e area; or when the staff member observes an unusual behavior, such as an unsteady walk, slurre d speech, or abusive or violent actions. The university reserves the right to confiscate any item wh en it is against policy, or be lieved to pose a health or Southern New Hampshire University Resident students are expected to familiarize themsel ves with the policies and regulations of the student eople who abuse their righ ts and/or the rights of others, to respect the rights of others Southern New Hampshire University medical insurance. The wellness center provides stude nts with the information about this program. The university reserves the option udent who fails to provide proof of proper insurance coverage or who does not possess an appropriate insurance policy. Health insurance is also required for all international students taking classes at the Manchester campus. Information for ce is available at th e wellness center. Conditions Established as Part of Disciplinary Sanctio ns – All students are expected to fulfill conditions established as part of disciplinary sanctions. Students wh o fail to fulfill these co to additional disciplinary action and/or terminatio n of enrollment. Reside terminated. Communications with the University – Students are expected to check their university-assigned e-mail accounts and use this account for al l communication with the univers ity and its faculty and staff. Additionally, students are expected to pick up their ow n mail at their on campus mailboxes and check their voice mail regularly. These are the primary communi cation systems used during the semester when classes Class Attendance – The attendance policy for the univer sity is listed in the most recent edition of the university catalog. Furthermore, each class may have a separate attendance policy established for it by the faculty member of record for the course. Southern New Hampshire University University Policies Consistent with all federal and state laws, rules, regulation s and ordinances (e.g., Title V II, Title VI, Title III, Title II, the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Ac t, and Title IX), it is the policy of the university not to engage in discrimination or har assment against any persons because of race, color, religion or creed, sex, Southern New Hampshire University The university will support criminal prosecution of those who threaten or commit violence against its employees, students, or visitors within its facilities, program s, and activities. The university will attempt to reduce the potential fo r internal violence through an anti-violence team the attitudes and the behavior of its students and employees. The team will provide education and counseling, in tervention, mediation, and referral services. Possession use or display of weapons, or ammunition is prohibited on property owned by or under the control of Southern New Hampshire University and at off campus activit ies sponsored by the Definition of Weapons A weapon is defined as: An instrument of offensive or Southern New Hampshire University confidential crisis intervention and co e Wellness Center. In a ddition, the university will make reasonable accommodations to change the livin g and/or academic situation on a case by case basis. If you are a victim of an assault and wish to report it a Southern New Hampshire University must be granted in advance by the Residence Director t register guests for other The behavior of guests is the responsi bility of the host student. Theref ore, students are required to accompany during a time when his/her host is in class, the guest must remain in the ho student has the right to his/her own ro ning guests is a negotiable agreement to obtain a visitor pass and guest r forms are to be placed on the driver's side of the dashboard with the date of expiration in clear vi ew. Students should park in the appropriate parking lots on the side of campus that his/her host lives (east or west). The visitor pass is to be carried by the guest at all times. It is the responsibility of the student to inform his or her guest of all campus rules and regulations. Southern New Hampshire University the university Code of Conduct has o y, or staff member who observes an incident or receives a report from a student or another st reviewed, and, if necessary, the Southern New Hampshire University When an alleged violation of university policy could resu lt in a sanction of university probation, suspension, or dismissal, the matter will be reviewed by the director of judi afore mentioned sanctions include, but are not limited to , violence, sexual misconduct, controlled substance use, and patterns of misconduct. The director Southern New Hampshire University Witnesses Written witness statements must be presented to the hearin g officer 24 hours in advance of the hearing. Witnesses are defined as someone who witnessed the actual incident. Witnesses may be asked to be present at the hearing to answer any questions if needed. Witn esses may be called in to discuss their st atement in advance of the hearing. Southern New Hampshire University If a student is suspended from residen ce or from the university, the refund given will be consistent with the Students receiving Federal Title IV Financial Aid (Feder al Stafford, Plus, Perkins FSEOG grants): Students who withdraw before they have attended 60 percent of any particular academic Refund policies can be found in the Catalog at Sanctions If a student is found in violation of a policy following the Judicial process, he or she will receive one or more record, previous sanctions that may ex ist, and the level of understanding th e student demonstrates regarding the actions he or she displayed. The purpose of any sanction is to educate individuals and to help them develop the autonomy that is expected of adult members of our community. It is possible that a st udent may not be eligible to participate in university sponsored activities or tri ps if the student is not in good socia l standing with the university. The list of sanctions is meant to be i llustrative rather than exhaustive. The university reserves th Southern New Hampshire University Written Warning A warning consists of formal notification that the stude nt has violated the univers ity community standards and Southern New Hampshire University Residence Restriction Students that live in apartment or to wnhouse style areas that con living may be subject to residence restrictions. The follow ing list is intended to be examples of restrictions that could be imposed by a hearing officer: occupancy restrict ions, 24 hour quiet hours, relocation to a traditional Students may be required to pay the fu ll cost of damage(s), as determined by the hearing officer. This could include the cost of materials and labor for the repair. In addition, restitution could include the cost of replacing Access Restriction Students may be denied access to any campus building, room, activity, cla Southern New Hampshire University University Probation This sanction is the most serious form of warning for vi olation of university regulations prior to suspension, and places limits on the student’s good standi ng with the university. Students on university probation may be limited in their ability to attend university programs. Probation is for a designated period of tim responsible for violating any university policy during the period of probation, susp ension may become effective and the student may be subject to additional sanctions for the additional violation(s). Suspension from Southern New Hampshire University Suspension means that the student is dismissed from the univers readmission. If suspended from the univers on all university facilities, online environments, and from all university f unctions for the period of his/her suspension. Dismissal from Southern New Hampshire University If a student is dismissed from the univers ity, he/she is permanently dismissed from the university without opportunity for readmission. If dismis sed from the university, the student will be persona non grata on all university facilities, online environments, and from all university functions. Southern New Hampshire University ol and Drug Violations the university has developed Minor 1st violation Minor violation An awareness activity to be selected from a list of Minor violation An assessment fee of $100.00 will be charged to the student’s account and parental/guardian contact. N/A or 1st violation Residence probation (resident student) or university or violation Residence suspension (res ident student) or Persona University suspension and or violation University suspension and parental/guardian contact* * Major violations include a series of minor infractions in excess of th ree; a single alcohol violation which causes significant Southern New Hampshire University Once a violation has been adjudicated ion form is forwarded to the SAP Coordinator. The SAP Coordinator re Minor Violation Minor Violation Minor Violation ** Minor Violation Minor Violation Assignment for off-campus assessment*** N/AN/A Minor Violation Support for recommendation for university suspension N/AN/A * There is a charge to students for attendance in an on-campus edu cational program. Failure to attend an assigned educational activity (Choices, Prime for Life, Marijuana Education) will result in a charge to the stude nt’s account equivalent to the cost of the program. In addi tion, the student will be reassigned to the program and charged again. Southern New Hampshire University Appeal Process Appeals of judicial sanctions must be submitted by the student in writing (electronically or printed copy) and contain grounds for the appeal based on the criteria identified below and must be received by the director of judicial affairs or a designee within five business days of the d ecision being rendered. The purpose of the appeal process is to ensure that a student has been treated fairly in the disciplin ary process. An appeal cannot be filed simply because he/she does not agree with the original outcome of a hearing. Appeals will be heard by the director of judicial affairs or two members of the judicial board. If a case was originally heard by the judicial board, the appeal will be reviewed by two members of the judicial board that did not originally hear the case. If a case w and should be turned into the Of ffairs located in Southern New Hampshire University 3. If the appeal is reviewed, a decision will be made within one week of Southern New Hampshire University Southern New Hampshire University Possession in a Prohibited Area Southern New Hampshire University Southern New Hampshire University Southern New Hampshire University Driving Policy All New Hampshire driving laws and rules must be follow ed while driving on universi ty properties. (minor or Using electronic media in a manner that persistently is prohibited. (major) Endangering Acts or Behavior A student may never engage in conduct that creates or caus es a situation that may result in threat or harm to a person, including himself/herself. (minor or major) Failure to Comply als (resident assistants, resident dire Southern New Hampshire University Guest Violations tion where his/her guest(s) violate univer sity policy or guidelines. If a host correspond to the appropriate level of the viol ations) the guest committed. (minor or major) Harassment or Discrimination for any reason. Harassment gender identity or expression, religion, Southern New Hampshire University proper authorization. Harassment of any is a violation of comm unity standards. (minor Misuse of University Documents Forgery, alteration, or misuse of any university document is forbidden. Un authorized access to, disclosure of, or use of any university document, record or identification including, but not li mited to, electronic software, data and records is forbidden. (major) Misuse of University ID Cards ity ID card to anyone. Students must ca whenever they are on campus and outside their residence. (minor) Southern New Hampshire University is prohibited. Any objects that students find must be tu rned in to the Public Safe ty Office in Belknap Hall. Unauthorized Access or Forced Entry Unauthorized access or entry to, into, or onto any university premises, building, room, structure, or facility, or property owned or operated by the university of private individuals is prohibited. To enter the residence room of another student, one must be granted access or of the room. (major) Southern New Hampshire University licenses the use of computer software Southern New Hampshire University The university does not permit any type of student construction in reside nce. This includes all types of constructed areas (e.g. sleeping lofts) and any materials. Furniture residents bring into their area must be free standing (that is not bolted or fi Southern New Hampshire University Southern New Hampshire University Waterbeds and lofts of any kind are not allowed in any uni weight and water problems. (minor)