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ROWAN UNIVERSITY
2012 - 2013
STUDENT HANDBOOK
Please Note
The Rowan University Student Handbook provides an overview of policies and practices governing
undergraduate, post-baccalaureate, and graduate work at the institution. The University expects students
to access and review this Handbook in order to remain informed of rules, regulations, policies and
practices in the Rowan catalog or issued by the faculty, administration and Rowan University Board of
Trustees.
This Handbook was last updated in August 2012 but the University reserves the right to amend, modify
or cancel the policies, terms and conditions, course information and other materials as needed. Errors or
omissions in this Handbook are subject to the appropriate University policy or legislation, which takes
precedence ove
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ROWAN UNIVERSITY 2012 - 2013 STUDENT HANDBOOK
TABLE OF CONTENTS ◘MESSAGE FROM THE VICE PRESID
Legal Services 45 Library Services 45 Mailroom 46
Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy
MESSAGE FROM THE VICE PRESIDENT FOR STUDENT LIFE
STEP UP STEP UP MISSION STATEMENT STEP UP suppor
STUDENT LIFE MISSION STATEMENT The Division of S
HISTORY OF ROWAN UNIVERSITY From N
Despite the rigors of the Depression, the program
Administration Division were added, the four divi
Major construction projects included the Universi
$1.055 million to the Rowan University Foundation
Numerous Opportunities Today, Rowan's approximat
ACADEMIC POLICIES Admission and Transfer Basic S
Classroom Policies Syllabus Policy Turnitin Lapto
SERVICES & RESOURCES ACADEMIC SUCCESS CENTER Sav
ADMISSIONS OFFICE Admission to Rowan University a
ALUMNI RELATIONS Shpeen Hall, 40 N. Academy Stre
for the safety of all participants, will be aesth
BARNES & NOBLE ROWAN UNIVERSITY BOOKSTORE Glassbo
http://banner.rowan.edu/reports/reports.pl?task=S
Attention CGCE Students: While all students are r
credits for courses completed successfully, Dual
CAREER MANAGEMENT CENTER (CMC) Savitz Hall 856-25
Science & Mathematics, which includes the Explora
psychiatric and medication management services; g
hundreds of students to the Rowan campus each yea
Student Senior Recitals Seniors and some juniors
Hours of Operation: Mon.-Fri.
Hours of Operation: Mon.-Thurs.
Pronto Fresco Located in Herman James Hall ( Educ
DISABILITY RESOURCES Savitz Hall 856-256-4234 www
DUPLICATING/ PRINT CENTER/ OWL PRINTS Memorial Ha
Center collaborates with the College of Education
difference is that Rowan does not set income limi
10. Cultivate future donors 11. Lead the universi
institutional assessment; risk management; and ot
document administration direct supervision
Maximize the purchasing power for the full ben
FINANCIAL AID Savitz Hall 856-256-4250 www.rowan.
provided in the Policy and Procedures section of
INFORMATION RESOURCES Memorial Hall 856-256-4401
INTERNATIONAL CENTER Robinson Hall 856-256-4105 w
LEGAL SERVICES Chamberlain Student Center 856-256
Campbell Library also houses the Federal Governme
NETWORK & SYSTEM SERVICES Memorial Hall 856-256-4
OFFICE OF COMMUNITY STANDARDS & COMMUTER SERVICES
Discrimination in the Workplace can be found on t
awareness events highlighting Latino History Mont
ORIENTATION AND STUDENT LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS (OSLP
PARKING SERVICES OFFICE Bole Annex 856-256-4575 w
PROS act as a referral resource, directing fellow
day. Administrative offices are located in Bole A
basis. In addition, there are over 40 organized i
(http://www.rowan.edu/provost/registrar/transcrip
- $500 per month from ROTC as well as any benefit
including: RowanCard ‘Boro Bucks account, Meal Pl
On the main floor, the Information Desk supplies
Composition The SGA contains an executive branch
STUDENT HEALTH CENTER Linden Hall 856- 256-4333 F
group exercise room, fitness and free-weight room
development. We achieve this by offering programs
Honors Concentration affords students a unique ed
society. Student Life is dedicated to actively en
STUDENT LIFE POLICIES ACCOMMODATION POLICY The U
3. Online/Hybrid accommodation letters are scanne
sent to be University President Staff within
EMERGENCY SCHOOL CLOSING PROCEDURES In the event
the code number is 625. If the school, which hou
Assistant Vice President for Campus Recreati
Disruptive Activity As the above principles illus
K. Violation of published University regulations,
sexual assault, etc., or the Office of Public Saf
Be aware that your entries may be seen by
organization, he knowingly or recklessly organize
scavenger hunts, treasure hunts, road tri
*Students without insurance can still be seen at
casual contact at work, at school, or a
potentially infected materials are cons
the Gloucester County Department of Health for co
when mandated by medical necessity. At minimum, t
Teaching-context laboratories, such as those requ
students as well. All college students should rec
ntpacket.html. Questions about these requirement
academic year (58 credits). This policy also incl
level credits and seek the approval of their coun
Freshman students living on campus are not permit
Any vehicle parked in such a manner as to interfe
parking space on University grounds must also hav
Permit Store” and must include the citation numbe
Other Fees: Category AY 12-13 Non-Sufficie
instructions as given by a Public Safet
The supervisor in the parking services office wil
Pursuant to 18A:6-4.7 University Police Officers
and the identified concern over health and s
2. The employee or supervisor must report the ma
The State of New Jersey Defines Child Abuse and N
A student should not be subject to a Protective H
condition has been found that would prohibit
The Associate Dean for Academic Enrichment/ EOF/M
The decision of the Vice President is the final d
compliance with a behavioral contract, a housing
Attention CGCE Students: The Vice President for S
activities related to educational use. According
All University meeting, classroom, lab, and ev
University will consider the concerns and rights
4. Other Sexual Misconduct- inappropriate sexual
unwelcome sexual advanc
III. TITLE IX TITLE IX OF THE EDUCATION AMENDM
COORDINATE THE EFFORTS OF THE UNIVERSITY TO COMPL
Mr. Travis Douglas Director Residential Learning
IV. Reporting Options Students and those who
Ms. Marion Lombardi- Chief Student Affairs Offi
remedy any adverse impact of the vio
sexually transmitted infections or pregnancy. In
FEDERAL TIMELY WARNING OBLIGATIONS Victims of se
or indirectly, of witnesses, and the right t
2. The University reserves the right to extend ti
4. The investigation may include any of the follo
approved based on the relevance of the infor
All hearings will be audio recorded. A digital
alleged violations set forth in the formal c
“Standard Sanctions for Sexual Misconduct an
decision on the appeal. Note: Interim Suspen
(in Sexual Misconduct & Harassmen
Standard Sanctions for Sexual Misconduct and Hara
in any investigation of such complaints. Retaliat
who has a complaint, or a witness, may have a con
Past Sexual History/Character The past sexual his
consensual sexual contact, respect for the indivi
Campus Judicial Rights: to be afforded the same a
or expressed in private writings. Possession of a
Investigate the incident(s) and recommend appr
1. Relevant information from interviews; 2. Stude
Skateboarders are reminded that the campus has he
parties, by any action, method, device, or m
development, academic assistance, housing conside
Procedure 1) Any staff person who becomes aware
University and student will follow all
Attention CGCE Students: CGCE Extension courses (
ensuring freedom of speech and encouraging creati
for a leave of absence for a semester in which th
Attention CGCE Students: CGCE students needing to
1. The term “University” means Rowan University
hold a hearing to determine whether a stu
COMPLAINTS AGAINST STUDENTS The Student Code of C
the right to appeal that determination by writing
Inherent Authority In addition to the enforcement
“No person shall keep or maintain a disorderly ho
150-19 Violations and penalties for certain other
the same on any parking lot, yard or other open a
3. Furnishing false information to any University
reasonable fear of physical or e
13. Exhibiting disorderly, lewd, indecent, or obs
to the Office of the Assistant Dean of CGCE at cg
The following guidelines will be used to determin
(refer to Sections F6 and F7 for additional
have no other role in the hearing/case and are no
accept responsibility for the charges, nor accept
reason for the decision and information rega
c. There will be an audio recording of the hearin
h. Following the hearing, the Chair will provide
g. The accused student/organization will receive
4. Suspension of Activity Privileges: The student
alcohol/drug (ab)use, may be required to attend e
certain acts of violence and/or sexual offen
intervention or other extraordinary assistance. I
Second Violation Adjudicated as “Level Two” viola
and/or University Suspension, Notification of Par
First Violation $100 fine, Mandatory participatio
$200 fine, Extended Disciplinary Probation up to
First Violation Expulsion, Notification of Parent
University Suspension or Expulsion, Notification
Disciplinary probation, University Suspension, or
c. A belief that the sanction is inappropriate i
c or d above), the Board will ren
2. The Vice President for Student Life & Dean of
record of most disciplinary proceeding’s findings
2. The University reserves the right to retain an
ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUGS POLICY GUIDE Rowan Unive
I. Rowan University Regulations In compliance wit
as bath salts and/or K2) as well
8. No event will include any kind of a “drinking
the occupant(s) or the designation of the
To help students understand what is and what is n
Transport unopened alcoholic beverage containe
activities (e.g., retreats, conferences, int
programs sponsored by the Counseling & Psych
agency, or commission, in addition to any action
1. Possession or Consumption of Alcoholic Beverag
6. Social Host Liability (N.J.S.A. 2A:15-5.6.) A
years, and may be imprisoned in the county j
officer or other person authorized by and acting
Article II, Certain Restrictions for Underage Per
prima facie evidence of intent to use
driver’s license, the court shall forward a
Motor Vehicles shall notify the appropriate offic
growing, harvesting, manufacturing, compounding,
The distribution of controlled substances to p
V. Distribution of Alcohol and Other Drugs Policy
WHEREAS, the State of New Jersey has a vital inte
3. The unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispe
removal where statutory forfeitu
11. Definitions for purpose of this policy:
IX . Commonly Abused Drugs Cannabinoids Marijuana
Potential health consequences include fatigue,
Usually swallowed Intoxicating effects incl
PCP and Analogs Commercial and street nam
Psilocybin Commercial and street names in
Heroin Commercial and street names includ
Oxycodone HCL Commercial and street names
Cocaine Commercial and street names inclu
Potential health consequences include rapid or
No intoxication effects Potential health co
X. Important numbers Drug and Alcohol Treatment O
RESIDENTIAL LEARNING & UNIVERSITY HOUSING The O
role in our diverse society, and to play a constr
All members of the staff complete training progra
Discrimination Rowan University does not discrimi
selection lottery process. The deadline for prior
- Evergreen Hall houses up to 206 students. Each
up to 883 students in four-bedroom (single o
The use of amplified instruments is prohibited in
building during the closure. Mimosa Hall resident
Failure to do so will result in the resident acce
1.Occupy only one bed. Beds may not be pushed
Inspections are conducted throughout the year by
additional keys, transfer keys to someone else, a
without cash, coins, checks, or credit cards. Stu
Telephone Services The residence halls and apartm
housekeeping concerns, you should report your con
students)- Saturday, May 11, 2013 Closure
Assignment and Use of Space 1. University wi
7. Assigned space is for residential purposes onl
Guests and Visitors 1. Students are permitted t
residence hall and apartment facility. 4
without the prior written approval from t
facilities is scheduled on an ongoing basis. Cons
members of the University community and visi
lounges, and common areas. Additionally, smo
In instances where the University has suspended t
December 20th, 2012 $
business days from the time the U
5 working days to inform University of Student’s
DIRECTORY OF COLLEGES For more information about