Student Handbook2004-2005

RHODE ISLAND

C O L L E G E

RHODE ISLAND COLLEGE STUDENT HANDBOOK 2004 - 2005

CONTENTS

Welcome Remarks................................................................................................................ 2

Academic Calendar ...............................................................................................................4

Telephone Guide ...................................................................................................................6

Map of Campus and Building Abbreviations ..........................................................................7

Facilities and Services .........................................................................................................10

College Policies and Procedures .........................................................................................32

Student Rights & Responsibilities ........................................................................................54

Rhode Island Sights.............................................................................................................65

The Student Handbook, published by the Office of Student Life, is an important guide to aca-demic facilities and services, student organizations, academic policies and procedures, and rules on student conduct. Graduate students also should also refer to the Graduate Student Manual for academic information. The policies and rules contained in this handbook are subject to change and do not constitute all the policies and rules of the College. For up-to-date information check the College’s Web site:

www.ric.edu/studentlife/RICStudentHandbook20042005.pdf Statement of Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action Pursuant to the philosophy of the Board of Governors for Higher Education, Rhode Island College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, gender, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disabled veteran status, veteran of the Vietnam Era status, marital or citizenship status (except in those special circumstances permitted or mandated by law). This nondiscrimination policy encompasses the operation of the College’s educational programs and activities, including admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other Col-lege-administered programs. It also encompasses the employment of College personnel and contracting by the College for goods and services. The College is committed to taking affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified women and members of minority groups identified in state and federal affirmative action laws and executive orders, persons with disabilities (including qualified special disabled veterans), and veterans of the Vietnam Era. The College’s policy of nondiscrimination is consistent with Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Executive Order 11246, the Equal Pay Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Americans With Disabilities Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Section 402 of the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, and the relevant Governor’s Executive Orders and Rhode Island Gen. Laws § 28-5.1 et seq. Inquiries concerning the College’s administration of the nondiscrimination laws should be addressed to the Director of Affirmative Action, 314 Roberts Hall, Rhode Island College, Providence, RI, 02908-1991, tel. (401) 456-8218 or 1-800-745-5555 (TTY via RI Relay). Inquiries regarding provisions for students with disabilities should be directed to the Office of Student Life, 127 Craig-Lee Hall, Rhode Island Col-lege, Providence, RI, 02908-1991, tel. (401) 456-8061 or 1-800-745-5555 (TTY via RI Relay). Inquiries regarding provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) should be addressed to the ADA Coor-dinator, 100 Roberts Hall, Rhode Island College, Providence, RI, 02908-1991, tel. (401) 456-8200 or 1-800-745-5555 (TTY via RI Relay).

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Greetings from the President

Dear Student:

Welcome to Rhode Island College! We are delighted that you have chosen to join our learning community. You have entered into one of the most important associations of your life—one that will offer you many new perspectives on our society and your ability to make a positive contribution to its future.

College life may seem overwhelming at first, but here at Rhode Island College you will find hundreds of friendly and knowledgeable faculty and staff who want your college experience to be as valuable to you as it can possibly be. Let me encourage you to seek their advice and counsel at any time.

As members of the Rhode Island College community, we share more than an appreciation for skills and knowledge. Although academics must remain the highest priority, the life of an undergraduate should not be limited to academics alone. Part of what makes college such a growth experience is the opportunity to take part in the offerings of a vast array of social, cultural, artistic, athletic, and scholastic organizations. I hope that you will set aside time to participate in some of these activities before you find that your college years have come to an end. From your perspective, the road to a baccalaureate degree may seem long and ardu-ous, but after you graduate, I can assure you that it will seem as though the time has passed much too quickly.

You are on the threshold of a new adventure. On behalf of the College, its alumni, faculty, staff, and admini-stration, I offer every good wish for much success.

Sincerely,

John Nazarian President

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Welcome From the Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students

Dear Student:

I am delighted to greet you as a new or returning student and to share with you the information and resources provided by this new edition of Rhode Island College Student Handbook. This handbook is an essential resource to all first-time and continuing students. It has been prepared to provide easy access to information which you may need in a hurry. It also provides you with knowledge about the College which will guide your campus involvement in your areas of interest. Most questions you may have about Rhode Island College can be answered by referring to the material in this handbook. I urge you to access this information whenever necessary.

Rhode Island College offers a rich and rigorous environment for each student to engage in learning -- in and out of the classroom. We believe that your educational experience should have many dimensions. You will experience growth in skills and factual knowledge, in self-confidence and self-esteem, in your ability to imag-ine and create, and in your awareness of others in this increasingly diverse community. We hope that you will make a commitment to grow in each of these dimensions because we know your satisfaction with your educational experience will be directly related to such a commitment. This handbook will assist you in mak-ing contact with those people at the College who can facilitate an exciting and successful experience. The faculty, staff, and other students want to help you make your Rhode Island College experience all that it can be. If you will reach out to these people, I can assure you that you will be on your way to an exciting and rewarding adventure.

Thank you for choosing to be a student at Rhode Island College. You have my best wishes for much success and enjoyment in all of your endeavors.

Gary M. Penfield Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students

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A C A D E M I C C A L E N D A R

F A L L S E M E S T E R 2 0 0 4

August 16 Monday New student orientation resumes 19 Thursday Late registration for returning students begins 23 Monday Administrative conference 25 Wednesday President’s address to the College community 27 Friday Registration for senior citizens and students with unemployment waivers 30 Monday Classes begin

September 6 Monday Labor Day (College closed) 13 Monday Last day to add courses

October 11 Monday Columbus Day (College closed) 13 Wednesday Monday classes meet today 15 Friday Midsemester grades due by noon 18 Monday Spring registration for degree candidates begins 29 Friday Last day to withdraw from courses without permission

November 2 Tuesday Election Day (College closed) 11 Thursday Veterans Day (classes will meet) 24 Wednesday Spring registration for degree candidates ends 25 Thursday Thanksgiving recess begins 29 Monday Classes resume

December 11 Saturday Fall semester classes end 13 Monday Final examinations begin 18 Saturday Final examinations end 27 Monday Christmas Day observed (College closed) 28 Tuesday Grades due by 4:00 p.m.

Note: Calendar subject to change.

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S P R I N G S E M E S T E R 2 0 0 5

January 3 Monday New Year’s Day observed (College closed) 10 Monday New student orientation begins 13 Thursday Late registration begins 17 Monday Martin Luther King Day (College closed) 21 Friday Registration for senior citizens and students with unemployment waivers 24 Monday Classes begin

February 4 Friday Last day to add courses

March 11 Friday Midsemester grades due by noon 14 Monday Spring recess begins 21 Monday Classes resume

April 1 Friday Last day to withdraw from courses without permission 4 Monday Summer and fall registration begins

May 4 Wednesday Cap and Gown Convocation 7 Saturday Spring semester classes end 9 Monday Final examinations begin 14 Saturday Final examinations end 17 Tuesday Grades for degree candidates due by noon 19 Thursday Graduate Commencement 20 Friday All other grades due by noon 21 Saturday Undergraduate Commencement 23 Monday Summer Session I begins 30 Monday Memorial Day (College closed)

June 30 Thursday Fall registration for degree candidates ends

July 1 Friday Summer Session I ends 4 Monday Independence Day (College closed) 5 Tuesday Summer Session II begins New student orientation begins

August 8 Monday Victory Day (College closed) 12 Friday Summer Session II ends

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T E L E P H O N E G U I D E

Here is a sampling of offices that students frequently need to call. All telephone numbers are preceded by a 456- exchange. For a more extensive listing, consult the campus telephone directory.

Academic Advisement Information Center _________ Craig-Lee 154 x8183 Academic Affairs_____________________________ Roberts Hall 407 x8003 Academic Development Center _________________ Craig-Lee 154 x8071 Administration & Finance_______________________Roberts Hall 100 x8200 Campus Center ______________________________ Student Union 408 x8034 Campus Ministry _____________________________ Donovan Dining Center 15 x8168 Campus Police and Safety _____________________ Browne Residence Hall x8201 Campus Store _______________________________ Student Union x8025 Career Development Center ____________________ Craig-Lee 054 x8031 Class Cancellation ___________________________ Snow or Emergency x9500 Continuing Education _________________________ The Forman Center 204 x8091 Counseling Center ___________________________ Craig-Lee 130 x8094 Dean, Center for Management & Technology ______ Building 2 x8009 Dean, Faculty of Arts and Sciences ______________ Gaige Hall 150 x8106 Dean, Feinstein School of Education and Human Development ____________________________ Horace Mann 107 x8110 Dean, School of Social Work ___________________ Building 1 x8864 Dean of Students ____________________________ Roberts Hall 401 x8123 Development & College Relations________________Roberts Hall 408 x8105 Dial-A-Menu ________________________________Donovan Dining Center x9636 Dining Services ______________________________ Donovan Dining Center x8207 Disability-Related Services _____________________ Craig-Lee 127 X8061 Financial Aid ________________________________ Craig-Lee 050 x8032 Health Services ______________________________ Browne Residence Hall x8055 Help Desk/User Support Services _______________ Technology Center/Horace Mann x8803 Library _____________________________________ Adams Library x8126 Mathematics Learning Center___________________ Craig-Lee 154 x9763 Office of Academic Support & Information Services (OASIS) _________________________ Craig-Lee 154 x8183 President’s Office ____________________________ Roberts Hall 404 x8101 Records Office ______________________________ Building 4 x8213 Recreation Center ___________________________ Recreation/Intramural Building x8400 Residential Life and Housing ___________________ Sweet Hall x8240 Student Activities ____________________________ Student Union 408 x8034 Student Affairs_______________________________ Roberts Hall 401 x8123 Student Employment__________________________ Craig-Lee 054 x8032 Student Life ________________________________ Craig-Lee 127 x8061 Tutorial Services _____________________________ Craig-Lee 154 x8183 Unity Center ________________________________Donovan Dining Center 14 x8791 Writing Center _______________________________ Craig-Lee 225 x8141

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BUILDING ABBREVIATIONS AC Art Center AL Adam’s Library ALG Alger Hall BRN Browne Residence Hall CL Craig-Lee Hall CS Clarke Science Building DDC Donovan Dining Center F Forman Center FC Faculty Center FLS Fogarty Life Science Building G Gaige Hall HBS Henry Barnard School HM Horace Mann Hall MC The Murray Center (Health, Physical Education, Athletics) NPA Nazarian Center for the Performing Arts PP Physical Plant R Roberts Hall REC Recreation Center SSW School of Social Work SU Student Union SWT Sweet Residence Hall TH Thorp Residence Hall WEB Weber Residence Hall WH Whipple Hall WLD Willard Residence Hall

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CAMPU S MA P

1 Information Services 2 School of Management and Technology 3 Child Welfare Institute 4 Bursar/Records 5 Accounting/Payroll/Purchasing 6 Education Management Collaborative 7 Not assigned 8 Management and Technology Outreach Programs 9 School of Social Work 10 Joseph F. Kauffman Center 11 The Sylvan R. Forman Center 12 Historic Building 13 Recreation Center 14 Cooperative Preschool 15 John Nazarian Center for the Performing Arts 16 Lucius A. Whipple Hall 17 Dennis J. Roberts Hall 18 Art Center 19 John Lincoln Alger Hall 20 Craig-Lee Hall 21 John Clarke Science Building 22 John E. Fogarty Life Science Building 23 James P. Adams Library 24 William C. Gaige Hall 25 The Murray Center (Health, Physical Education, Athletics) 26 Sherlock Center on Disabilities 27 Hennessey Building 28 Physical Plant Building (College Receiving) 29 Office Building 3 30 Office Building 1 31 Office Building 2 32 President’s House 33 David E. Sweet Residence Hall 34 Rose Butler Browne Residence Hall 35 Charles B. Willard Residence Hall 36 Mary A. Weber Residence Hall 37 Mary Tucker Thorp Residence Hall 38 Horace Mann Hall 39 Student Union 40 Fred J. Donovan Dining Center 41 Faculty Center 42 Henry Barnard Laboratory School Capital letters on map designate parking areas. Some of these may be restricted.

• Designates handicap access Blue Light Emergency Phones

KEY: Open Parking Lots A, B, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M and T Restricted Areas: Faculty/Staff Parking Lots (7:30 AM to 2:30 PM weekdays) D, E, Q, S, U, R, W, and first five rows of J lot near the gym. Reserved/Assigned Parking Spaces P, R, X, and all areas so marked Special Permit Required N lot at rear of Donovan Dining Center Vehicles bearing valid special permits may park in reserved spaces only, and no other person or vehicle may be author-ized use of such space or area.

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FACIL IT IES AND SERVICES

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Academic Support and Information Services (OASIS)

Craig-Lee 154 (401) 456-8083

Dolores Passarelli, Director

Rhode Island College provides a number of academic support and advising services to help students de-velop their potential in a variety of ways. These services are available to all undergraduate students. See appropriate individual sections as noted below.

Academic Advisement Information Center

Academic Development Center

Mathematics Learning Center

National Student Exchange Program

New Student Services

Tutorial Services

Writing Center

Academic Advisement Information Center

Setting realistic academic goals and working toward appropriate degree requirements are important parts of college life. The Academic Advisement Information Center helps students who are undecided on a major or those students who have not been formally admitted into the School of Education and Human Development. The center is also a resource for academic policies and issues related to changing majors and making course selections. One-on-one advising or group advising is available throughout the academic year and during summer school.

Students who have declared a major or concentration are assigned an academic advisor from their depart-ment or area. Students are encouraged to meet with their advisor prior to course selection each semester. Academic advisors can be contacted either through the academic department or through the Academic Ad-visement Information Center.

Academic Development Center

The Academic Development Center teaches effective strategies for academic success. Students may obtain individual or group instruction in study strategies, reading comprehension, time management skills, and test-taking strategies. A professional and graduate peer student staff is available to develop alternate ap-proaches to assignments for students with learning disabilities, and to provide support and tutorial help for the ESL student. A three-credit course titled College Learning Strategies (CC 125) is also offered.

Mathematics Learning Center

The Mathematics Learning Center prepares students to pass the Mathematics Assessment Examination. Tutors use modules and work individually or in small groups to help students with their particular areas of weakness. The center also helps students who seek assistance with specific topics in mathematics courses and with mathematics topics in other disciplines.

National Student Exchange Program

National Student Exchange offers students the opportunity to live and learn in other colleges or universities throughout the country. Undergraduate students are able to spend up to a year at another state-supported

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college or university while paying Rhode Island College tuition rates. This is a great opportunity to learn, earn credit toward your Rhode Island College degree, and “see the country” at the same time.

New Student Programs

The Office of Academic Support and Information Services is responsible for the orientation of all new under-graduate students. The orientation program provides academic advisement as well as an introduction to campus life. All new students are required to attend. For freshmen entering in the fall, orientation consists of a two-day or one-day summer program on campus; all other new students participate in a shorter, more intensive version. The office also conducts additional programs, counsels new students, and coordinates College efforts directed toward them.

Tutorial Services

Any student having problems with mastering course content is encouraged to arrange for tutoring as soon as possible. Tutorial services are offered in many subjects, free of charge, and are administered through the Office of Academic Support and Information Services.

Writing Center

The Writing Center is staffed by highly qualified students who respond to writing as readers and collabora-tors. The tutors work with all writers, from freshmen to graduate students, in all disciplines. The staff can assist with any phase of writing, such as refining topics, writing for a specific audience, developing ideas, organizing material, revising drafts, and editing. The Writing Center maintains a reference library consisting of books and journals on writing theory, articles on writing in various disciplines, and handouts on everything from using peer groups in the classroom to MLA and APA style sheets. The services are free to all Rhode Island College students, faculty, and staff.

Academic Affairs Roberts Hall 407

(401) 456-8003

Dr. Dan King, Vice President The Division of Academic Affairs plans and manages the academic activities and programs of the College, including curriculum, personnel, budget and the coordination of these activities with other college units.

Administration and Finance Roberts Hall 100

(401) 456-8200

Vice President - TBA The Division of Administration and Finance provides the administrative and financial services necessary to support an organization of almost 1000 employees and 9000 students. This unit is responsible for mainte-nance, custodial, security and capital planning functions for a 40 building, 180-acre facility. It provides fiscal oversight for an over $100 million budget, including the unrestricted budget, auxiliaries, and grants. The

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division provides information technology services to administrative offices and to faculty and students for their instructional needs. Other units in this division include Human Resources, Affirmative Action, Institu-tional Research and Planning, Audiovisual, Budget, Physical Plant, Capital Projects, and Security and Safety.

Bannister Gallery Robert’s Hall 124 (401) 456-9765

Dennis O’Malley, Director

The Bannister Gallery was named in honor of Edward Mitchell Bannister, a noted 19th century African-American artist who worked in Providence in the latter part of his life. Bannister is a significant figure in both the history of American painting and in the struggle for racial equality.

The gallery has presented an annual program of events since 1978, mounting monthly exhibits during the academic year and providing a vibrant forum for a diverse selection of contemporary art. Exhibitions range from student and faculty shows, to presentations by internationally renowned artists and scholars.

For current information on exhibits and gallery hours, call the gallery or check the gallery web site at http://www.ric.edu/Bannister.

Campus Center Student Union 408 (401) 456-8034

Brian Allen, Director

The Campus Center is the hub of the College for all the members of the community – students, faculty, ad-ministration, alumni, and guests. It is not just a building; it is also an organization and a program which as-sists students and enhances learning. Together they represent a well considered plan for the community life of the College.

As the "living room" or the "hearthstone" of the College, the Campus Center provides activities, services, support, and amenities to the College community and opportunities to know and understand one another through informal association outside the classroom. Located within the Student Union is the College Book-store, The Convenience Store, The Café, The Campus Card Etc. Office, meeting rooms, Student Commu-nity Government office and 12 student organization offices, an Information Booth, mail boxes and the stu-dent graphics department, as well as the offices of the Director of Student Activities. The Director of the Campus Center's office also is involved with The American Democracy Project and RI Campus Compact. The Campus Center is designed and organized to provide services and to provide out-of-classroom social, recreational, educational, and cultural opportunities for the Rhode Island College campus community. The Student Activities component of the Campus Center provides activities for students and also gives students an opportunity to develop their leadership skills in their involvement both by planning activities and working in the Campus Center. For current information and activities, check out our website at: http://www.rid.edu/campus-center/index.htm.

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Campus Ministry Donovan Dining Center, Lower Level (401) 456-8168

Deacon Michael Napolitano Rev. Larry Nichols Rabbi Benjamin Lefkowicz

The Campus Ministers offer a theological and spiritual perspective on issues of importance to the campus community. In addition to retreats and times of reflection, the Campus ministers provide prayer and worship services, and Holy Day Masses for Catholics. Campus Ministry sponsors a Bible Study and workshops on religious topics and current social concerns. All the Campus Ministers provide pastoral care and counseling, spiritual direction, and sympathetic listening at times of need. The Campus Ministers serve the entire Rhode Island College community – students, faculty, administration, and staff. Furthermore, they are glad to hear from parents and to speak with them.

Catholic Campus Ministry offers a program that prepares students for Baptism, Eucharist, and/or Confirma-tion beginning in September (call to register). The Christian Student Organization provides students with an opportunity for ongoing social and spiritual development.

Many service activities and opportunities are coordinated throughout the year including Holiday Food Collec-tions, The Christmas Giving Tree & Toy Collection, The Alternative Spring Break Service Project, Habitat for Humanity, and RIC Angels. Students can also be informed about volunteer opportunities whether long or short term.

Campus Store Student Union Building (401) 456-8025

Steven Platt, Manager

The Campus Store is open for all your textbook and college supply needs. Hours are: Monday-Thursday, 8:45 a.m.-7:00 p.m. Friday, 8:45 a.m.-4:15 p.m.

During the first two weeks of each semester, hours are: Monday-Thursday, 9:45-7:30 p.m. Saturday, 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

Campus Store Refund Policy:

1. Books in new and unmarked condition with the original cash register receipt may be returned for a sales refund through the end of the ADD period. For summer school, you may return new and unmarked books through the end of the second week of classes.

2. Books purchased after the ADD period must be returned within THREE business days for a sales refund. The ORIGINAL CASH REGISTER RECEIPT MUST ACCOMPANY THE BOOK. NO REFUNDS are given during the final examination period.

3. New books that have been marked in are not returnable. No book should be marked until you are sure you are going to keep it.

4. Defective books are exchangeable. Questions regarding the Campus Store should be directed to the manager.

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Career Development Center Craig-Lee 054 (401) 456-8031

Ellen Weaver-Paquette, Director

The Career Development Center provides a comprehensive range of services to assist students in all areas of employment and career decision making. Career counselors are available to help students with the se-lection of a major, and related career goals. Computerized career guidance programs can provide additional support in deciding how to use their academic experience in real life.

As students complete their curriculum, special programs and individual assistance are offered to teach skills in the areas of resume writing, professional job search strategies, and professional interviewing. A wide range of placement related services are also provided. These include job postings available on the web at: www.ric.edu/careerdevelopment and on-campus recruiting for senior-level students.

Center Box Office Lobby of Roberts Hall (401) 456-8144

John Custer, Executive Director

The Center Box Office will have tickets available for most of the performing arts events – music, theatre, and dance – happening in the Auditorium in Roberts Hall or the John Nazarian Center for the Performing Arts. During the academic year, the box office is open from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. daily and until curtain time on the nights of the performance. Use your student ID for student discounts.

College Dining Services Donovan Dining Center, Room 209 (401) 456-8207

Vincent Fleming, Director

Donovan Dining Center Hours: Monday-Friday, 7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m. Saturday & Sunday, 11:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.

College Dining Services College Dining Services provides food, beverages, catering, special event and meeting services on the campus. Services are available to all members of the College and community at the following two locations: Donovan Dining Center and the Café, in the lower level of the Campus Center.

Resident students purchase their meal plan as part of their room and board package and other students are invited to do so if they wish. (Commuter meal plan packages are also available). Meals also may be pur-chased individually.

Need a between-meal snack? Vending machines are located in Browne Hall, Art Center, Student Union, and in the Donovan Dining Center.

Dining Services is also the largest employer of students on campus. Flexible shifts, convenient hours and great pay are available.

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For information on student employment opportunities, catering, or other services, please call (401) 456-8207.

The Café

Café Hours Monday-Friday 8:00 am-10:30 pm Saturday & Sunday 4:00 pm-10:30 pm Our newly renovated eighty seat capacity gathering place with a view of the quad will provide a pleasant place to eat, meet friends and surf the net. The ambiance is warm, friendly and convenient. Whether pick-ing up your mail, having a snack with a friend, or looking for an internet connection. The café has a well-trained, friendly staff to serve you freshly made gourmet items focusing on low calories, carbs and good nu-trition. We are offering freshly made and baked pizza – at least eight varieties each day. We have high protein, veggie wrap sandwiches and other varieties of wrap sandwiches from Sandellas, with their special dressings. Pastries, donuts, and great cookies are baked every few hours for maximum enjoyment. Salads – shake your own – are a dieter's delight, and to top it off - Starbucks Coffees and a wide variety of gourmet juices and water; yogurt and smoothies are available to give you an extra lift.

Continuing Education The Forman Center 204 (401) 456-8091

William Swigart, Director

See College Catalog.

Cooperative Preschool Whipple Annex (401) 456-8154

Martha Dwyer

The Cooperative Preschool is a student organization sponsored by Student Community Government. Through the cooperative involvement of parents, the Co-op provides an affordable, reliable, high quality childcare and preschool program for children ages three to five. To participate in the Co-op, children must be toilet trained and be three years of age by September 1st. Students, staff and faculty of Rhode Island College are eligible to enroll their children. Children of students are given first priority.

Children are enrolled full-time, regardless of the number of hours they attend. Children in Kindergarten are enrolled half-time.

The Cooperative Preschool, which is both DCYF and state licensed, employs a certified teacher and work/study students. In addition to paying a reasonable monthly tuition, parents work designated hours, attend monthly meetings and participate in the running of the Co-op.

The Co-op is open Monday through Friday from 7:45 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. during the academic year. Use of the Co-op is limited to those hours in which the parent is performing college related activities such as: attending class, research, student teaching, etc.

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For more information, stop by the Co-op, which is located next to Whipple Hall during hours of operation or call anytime (401-456-8154) and leave a message. The Co-op also has a web site at : http://scg.ric.edu/coop for information and a registration form.

Counseling Center Craig-Lee 130 (401) 456-8094

Dr. Thomas Lavin, Director

The principle aim of the Counseling Center is to help students grow, develop, and succeed during their col-lege years. A professional staff of psychologists and counselors provides individual counseling to students who seek help with emotional or social problems, academic difficulties, or educational and career planning. Vocational interest testing and other forms of assessment are available as needed. The Center also con-ducts groups and workshops on personal development matters, such as stress management and procrasti-nation. Although friends or faculty may encourage individual students to utilize counseling, it is entirely vol-untary, and most students make the decision on their own initiative. Counseling Center services are strictly confidential, and are provided to any Rhode Island College student, regardless of age without charge.

Curriculum Resources Center Adams Library (401) 456-8380/8220

Dr. David Woolman, Director

The Curriculum Resources Center (CRC), located in the Adams Library, was established in 1959 to provide instructional material and curriculum development literature for teacher education programs. Resources are available to students, faculty, and other Rhode Island educators. Most materials may be borrowed on a two-week basis.

The CRC collection includes audiovisuals, curriculum guides, games, microcomputer software, microfiche, multimedia materials, periodicals, reference materials, simulations, and textbooks. All subjects from kinder-garten through grade 12 are represented. Some preschool materials are also available.

Center services include circulation of resources, class orientation, connection to on-line databases for kin-dergarten through Grade 12 instruction, interlibrary loan, media preview, reference assistance, and text copy. The CRC website (http://www.ric.edu/adamslibrary/about/crc.html) features a catalog of the collec-tion, listing of recent acquisitions and links to K-12 resource sites on the World Wide Web.

The CRC is affiliated with local, regional, and national education associations and is cited in national and international directories of collections related to teacher education.

Department of Campus Police & Safety Browne Hall (401) 456-8201

Cyrille Cote, Director

Campus Police provides a 24-hour service to the campus community in the areas of law enforcement, secu-rity, fire safety, and right-to-know laws. The department is responsible for the enforcement of all laws and

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regulations that apply to campus life, including those of the Board of Governors for Higher Education, and federal and state statutes. Information regarding College security, parking and traffic regulations is available from the department in Browne Hall. Information is also available on the department’s website through RIC.edu.

Campus Police also provides a 24-hour escort service for students, faculty, and staff. This service is avail-able on campus by calling extension x8201.

Development and College Relations Division Roberts Hall 408

(401) 456-8105

Dr. Marguerite Brown, Vice President

The Division of Development and College Relations includes the following offices: Alumni Affairs, News and Public Relations, Publications (which includes the office services and mail services), and Conferences and Special Events. All offices within the Division report to the Vice President for Development and College Relations, who also serves as Executive Director of the Rhode Island College Foundation. The Division is responsible for all fundraising, for alumni events and programming, all official College publications, relation-ships with the media, production of printed materials for internal and external distribution, and for events scheduled by on and off-campus groups. All gifts from private sources are managed by the Rhode Island College Foundation for the benefit of the College.

Disability-Related Services Craig-Lee 127 (401) 456-8061

Ann Roccio, Coordinator

The Student Life Office is the central location on campus for disability-related services. We are committed to providing accommodations for students with disabling conditions and supporting them in achieving their academic and career goals.

Students who self-identify and provide the Student Life Office with documentation are eligible to receive rea-sonable accommodations in accordance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Ameri-cans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Support services may include classroom and testing accommodations, advisement, referrals, and use of assistive technology. A complete listing of services available, in addition to clarification of policies and procedures for disability-related services, can be obtained through the Student Life Office.

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Financial Aid Services Craig-Lee 050 (401) 456-8033

James Hanbury, Director

A college education requires considerable investment of your time, hard work, and money—and the “money part” can be difficult. For many students, funding a college education means working during college and/or using financial aid in the form of loans (these need to be paid back), grants, and scholarships (these are not paid back), or work-study programs. To receive financial aid, you must meet eligibility requirements and ap-ply within established deadlines. The rules and regulations affecting financial aid are numerous and com-plex; the Office of Student Financial Aid is available to help you understand them and decide which combi-nation of aid is best for you.

A reminder: On-time applications for financial aid are due each year on or before March 1st for freshmen admitted for fall semester and continuing upperclassmen; on and before May 15 for new transfer students admitted for fall semester; and on or before November 15 for freshmen and new transfer students admitted for spring semester. Financial aid must be applied for annually. Preference is given to applicants who apply in accordance with deadlines published by the Office of Student Financial Aid.

Health Promotion Craig-Lee 127 (401) 456-8061

Mary B. Olenn, RN, M.Ed., Health Promotion Consultant

Counseling and information about most health issues and problems, with emphasis on preventative health, are available from the health consultant. Health education information is also available from Health Services, located on the ground floor of Browne Hall, and the Women’s Center (lower level of Donovan Dining Cen-ter).

Identification Card See RICard

Information Services Roberts Hall 100 (401) 456-8200

Richard Prull, Asst. Vice President for Information Services

The mission of Information Services is to provide computers, systems, software, telecommunications ser-vices and management information in support of the College’s mission of teaching, research, service and administration, while adhering to high standards of ethics, performance, and financial responsibility.

Audiovisual Department Gaige 113E David Wilson, Director The Audiovisual Department is a centralized instructional support service that provides a full range of in-structional media and related services for faculty, staff, and students.

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The department’s equipment and facilities include projection media, audio and video recorders and players, and portable television systems. Newer offerings include video projection and interactive videodisk players. The department maintains a library of 8,000 educational film and videotapes and assists in locating and or-dering rental media.

In addition to providing classroom services, the Audiovisual Department supplies portable public address systems, maintains built-in systems for auditorium use, and assists conference planners with presentation media.

Note: Students must comply with departmental policies. Damage through carelessness or loss of items could jeopardize further services and result in penalties, including compensation for equipment and materi-als.

Management Information Services

Building 1 Bin Yu, Interim Director Management Information Services is responsible for providing technical support for all administrative func-tions at Rhode Island College. The major administrative computer systems of the College supported by the MIS staff – Student Administration, Human Resources and Financials – are part of the PeopleSoft enterprise software suite for colleges and universities. Additional database support in areas not currently served by PeopleSoft is also provided to departments as well as scanning services for timesheets and testing.

Network and Telecommunications

Building 1 Henk Sonder, Director Network and Telecommunications is responsible for the maintenance of the data and voice infrastructure on the Rhode Island College campus. The College has recently installed a new gigabit data network and a modern digital phone system. This major investment in a high-speed computer network and telephony facili-ties will enable Network and Telecommunications to ensure a high quality of service for students, faculty and staff.

User Support Services

Horace Mann Tech Center Patricia Hays, Director User Support Services is responsible for planning, managing, and distributing information technology to the faculty, staff and students. User Support Services oversees the management of desktop hardware and software, classroom and lab computing facilities, instructional technology, end user training, and the Infor-mation Services Helpdesk. In conjunction with the Campus Card Office, USS administers the Microsoft Campus Agreement, which offers Microsoft’s most popular software titles to all students free or at a minimal charge. For additional information about campus computing facilities, please see Technology Facilities.

Office of Institutional Research and Planning

Roberts 111 Donna Konicki, Director The Office of Institutional Research and Planning provides management information support for college ad-ministration, assessment, and planning. One of the office’s chief responsibilities is the reporting of informa-tion on the College, its students, faculty, and staff, to federal, state, and private entities, the College commu-nity, and the public at large.

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Manager of Internet Technology

Roberts 306 Karen Rubino, Manager The Manager of Internet Technology oversees and develops the College’s presence on the World Wide Web, and manages and coordinates all activities and tasks associated with publication of the official College web site.

Intercollegiate Athletics Murray Center (401) 456-8007

Donald Tencher, Director

The College’s Intercollegiate athletic complex, The Murray Center, includes a fully equipped training/rehab room; practice and competition sites for varsity programs in basketball, gymnastics, volleyball, and wrestling; a weight-training facility; offices and classrooms; the Marocco Student Athletic Support Center; and the Ath-letic Hall of Fame.

Rhode Island College sponsors 20 varsity sports through the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics. Six team sports are offered in the fall, six team sports during the winter, and seven during the spring.

Men’s teams: Fall: Cross Country, Soccer Winter: Basketball, Indoor Track, Wrestling Spring: Baseball, Golf, Outdoor Track, Tennis

Women’s teams: Fall: Cross Country, Soccer, Tennis, Volleyball Winter: Basketball, Gymnastics, Indoor Track Spring: Golf, Lacrosse, Outdoor Track, Softball

The varsity intercollegiate athletic program is open to all full-time undergraduate degree students.

Rhode Island College is a member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (Division III), the Eastern Collegiate Athletic Conference, the Little East Conference, and the Rhode Island Association of Intercolle-giate Athletics for Women.

In addition to the indoor facilities, athletic department facilities include the Bazar Softball Facility, the intercol-legiate baseball field, the intercollegiate soccer complex, the Black Track complex, the competitive tennis facility, and a new outdoor soccer practice facility.

International Students, Office of Faculty Center (401) 456-8649

Dr. Audrey Olmstead, Advisor

The Office of International Students serves many undergraduate and graduate students from around the world by providing information about U.S. government forms, the process of entering and leaving the coun-try, employment, financial needs, taxes, health, housing, and academic and personal problems.

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Internships Craig-Lee 054 (401) 456-8032

If you’re ready for some “hands-on” work experience or want to check out what working in your chosen ca-reer field might really be like, try an internship experience. Internships allow students to work side by side with experts in their profession. Through actual work experience, you will gather important job skills and knowledge about your future career areas. Internships provide work experience that can also be a major plus in seeking professional employment after graduation. Many internships grant academic credit for the experience, some are paid, some are not. To find out more about the details of internship opportunities as they apply to you, come to the Career Development Center.

Intramurals and Recreation Like the College’s intercollegiate athletic program, the intramural and recreation program has experienced a renaissance over the past few years.

The Recreation Center, the home for the College’s intramural and recreational programming has undergone significant enhancements and the future calls for additional renovations. Over the past few years, a new lighting system and a new synthetic floor has been installed in the fieldhouse. Additionally, the fieldhouse has had a complete makeover, including a new paint job. The cardiovascular/weight room has been en-hanced including a new floor and lots of new equipment. These renovations combined with a full compli-ment of locker facilities, including steam and sauna rooms, make this complex one of the finest recreational facilities in New England.

The Center’s programming continues to expand. A more extensive range of intramural offerings. The best of fitness activities whether on land or in the water. These activities combined with a highly competent staff make Rhode Island College’s recreation and intramural program one to be envied.

Additionally, we have increased the hours of operation of the Recreation Center to meet the additional de-mands of our student body. More than eighty hours a week of time is available for students pursuing better fitness and just plain fun.

Each semester the Department publishes booklets detailing the wide array of activities available for its stu-dents.

Language Laboratory Craig-Lee 132 (401) 456-8714

Robert Shein, Media Specialist

The Language Laboratory adds an important dimension to the study of foreign language. The lab’s tape-recording and playback facilities of audio and video materials help significantly in developing profi-ciency in speaking/listening skills.

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Library James P. Adams Library Building (401) 456-8126

Tjalda Nauta, Director

The library's resources include over 630,000 volumes, 1400 periodical subscriptions, major collections in microform, and subscriptions to 26 major electronic databases, such as Lexis-Nexis, JSTOR, Ebsco Aca-demic Search and more. Access to these databases, which is restricted to RIC students, faculty and staff, is available both from campus and from off-campus via the library's home page (www.ric.edu/library/). The library is a member of the HELIN Library Consortium, made up of Bryant College, Brown University, John-son & Wales University, Salve Regina University, Providence College, Roger Williams University, CCRI, URI, and RIC. Together these libraries provide you access to over 3 million volumes through the integrated HELIN catalog, which is accessible from the library's home page.

During the academic year Summer Sessions

Monday–Thursday 8:00 a.m.–midnight Monday-Wednesday 8:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m. Friday 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Thursday & Friday 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Saturday 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Saturday 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Sunday Noon–midnight Sunday Closed

Lost and Found Dept. of Campus Police & Safety Browne Hall (401) 456-8201

Can’t find your keys? Misplaced your backpack? Start your search with a stop at the Lost and Found located in the Campus Police & Safety Office. Other places to try are the Information Desk in the Student Union (x8148) and the Housing Office in Sweet Hall (x8240). Report missing items to security so they can contact you if items are turned in.

Nursing Resource Laboratory, Helene Fuld Fogarty Life Science 124, 137 (401) 456-9663

Dr. Anne Carty, Director

The Nursing Resource Laboratory plays a vital role in enhancing students’ preparedness to practice nursing through a multimedia approach that combines faculty-directed and independent learning. Students learn the rationale for nursing actions, observe their performance, and correctly and safely practice many of the cogni-tive and psychomotor skills needed to work with clients to promote, maintain, and restore health.

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Nutrition Consultant Faculty Center (401) 456-8477/8207

Carol Mier, Dietitian

A registered dietitian is available to consult with students regarding healthy eating, weight loss/gain, food allergies, lactose intolerance, and any other nutritional concerns.

Physical Science, Chemistry and Physics Learning Center Clarke Science 126 (401) 456-8049

Student tutors are available during certain posted hours in CS126.

Records Office East Campus Building 4, Lower Level (401) 456-8213

James Dorian, Director

The Records Office is responsible for the registration processes, recording of student academic progress, schedules course offerings and the physical facilities, prepares degree evaluations and certifies graduation, provides transcript services and certifies attendance to external agencies on behalf of students.

Reserving Campus Facilities Scheduling Office East Campus Building 4, Lower Level (401) 456-8203

Students may use campus facilities—most require no rental fee for a variety of activities, such as concerts, plays, and even limited individual profit-making ventures. All requests must be cleared through the schedul-ing officer and are addressed according to the following priorities: (1) academic programs, (2) student activi-ties, (3) faculty functions, and (4) events and meetings sponsored by off-campus groups.

A Facilities Requisition Form must be submitted for all campus activities. Such form must be submitted to the Scheduling Office five (5) days prior to the event.

Student Union use by students is arranged directly through the Student Activities Office. All other facilities are processed through the Scheduling Office. For detailed guidelines on scheduling, please contact one of the aforementioned offices.

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Residential Life and Housing Sweet Hall (401) 456-8240

Director, TBA

On-Campus Housing

On-campus housing is available to undergraduate students and graduate students. Five residence halls—Browne, Thorp, Weber, Willard, and Sweet—provide accommodations for 828 men and women. In addition to serving as living and study quarters, residence halls form important centers of student life. Individual halls sponsor social events, intramural sports teams, and a range of enrichment activities. The staff of the Office of Residential Life and Housing includes a director, assistant director, professional hall directors, resident assistants, and undergraduate workers and volunteers, all of whom are available to assist residents. Stu-dents wishing to live in residence halls are advised to apply early.

Off-Campus Housing

This office also maintains listings for off-campus housing; however, it does not guarantee the suitability or availability of such housing. A tenant’s handbook is available upon request.

RICard —All Campus Card Student Union 204 (401) 456-8394

The RICard is more than your official Rhode Island College photo identification card. It is a great way to pay for everything including food, beverages, photocopies, and textbooks at the Campus Store. Additionally, your RICard has some important non-debit uses as well. It serves as your Meal Card when you sign up for a meal plan, your door key for entrance to your residence halls Browne, Sweet, Thorp, and Weber and other various locations, your Adams Library card, and your ID for entrance into the Recreation Center.

The RICard consists of 3 accounts: The meal plan account for Donovan Dining Center, the Campus Book-store and Convenience Store account, and the Cash Account. The meal plan account and the Campus Bookstore and Convenience Store account are online accounts and can be used to purchase goods at those 3 locations. The Cash account, an offline account, can be used with campus photocopiers and vending ma-chines. Your first RICard is free and can be obtained by coming to the Campus Card etc. office located on the sec-ond floor of the Student Union. Fall and spring hours are 8:45 am to 7:00 pm Monday through Thursday, 8:45 am to 4:00 pm on Friday, and 9:00 am to 12:00 pm on the first Saturday of each month. Summer hours are 9:00 am to 4:00 pm Monday through Friday. Call 456-8394, email campuscard@ric.edu, or visit www.ric.edu/campus-center/services/ccetc for more information. If your RICard is missing, please notify Campus Card, Donovan Dining, or Residential Life immediately to prevent unauthorized use. The college is not responsible for unauthorized use of a RICard prior to it being reported missing. Replacements are issued for a $10.00 fee.

Student Activities More than 50 active student clubs and organizations are recognized by Rhode Island College through the Campus Center Office of Student Activities. A full listing of groups for the current academic year, with de-scriptions and contact information, can be found through www.ric.edu/student-activities under Student Organizations.

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Student Affairs Roberts Hall 401

(401) 456-8123

Dr. Gary Penfield, Vice President The Student Affairs Division provides students with programs and services that are designed to assist them in identifying and meeting their needs; that promote an environment conducive to intellectual, social, cultural and physical development; that enhance the learning process; and that provide opportunities for individuals to increase their potential to be contributing members of society, competent to engage in satisfying and ef-fective living and working in a complex world. The Student Affairs Office is located in Roberts Hall. It over-sees the offices of:

• Campus Center

• Campus Bookstore

• Career Development

• Campus Ministry

• College Health Services

• Counseling Center

• Disability Services

• Donovan Dining Center

• Health Promotion

• Intercollegiate Athletics/Recreation Center

• International Student Advisor

• Minority Affairs/Unity Center

• Residential Life & Housing

• Student Life

• Student Support Services

• Upward Bound

• Women's Center

Student Community Government Student Union 401 (401) 456-8088

As the official voice of the student body, the Student Community Government seeks to maintain effective and responsible communications with all students, faculty, and administration. Student Government is con-cerned with the enhancement of educational, cultural, and social opportunities, as well as with the rights and responsibilities of all who are part of the College community.

Although primarily undergraduate in membership, Student Parliament—the main body of government—includes representatives from almost all areas of the College. A Finance Commission, composed of parlia-

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ment and non-parliament members, allocates funds from the student activity fee, which are used to support the various student organizations and activities on campus.

Student Employment Services Craig-Lee 054 (401) 456-8032

The Student Employment area of the Career Development Center provides a number of services to assist students with employment while in college, both on and off campus, as part of the Federal Work Study pro-gram, or individual college departments. Working at a part time job on campus can be a great way to learn about the day to day operations of the college. Students are not allowed to work more than 20 hours per week during the academic year, thus inviting them to spend more time on their studies. On-campus jobs are considered very desirable; new students are encouraged to make early contact with the Student Employ-ment Office in the Career Development Center for the best choices.

Off-campus part-time positions are available as well. These positions may be used as a source of income or as a way to develop marketable skills that can be useful towards professional employment after graduation. Independent internships are also offered in many areas.

All of these services and programs combined offer a rich variety of support and assistance as students begin building their professional life.

Student Health Services Browne Residence Hall (401) 456-8055

Lynn Wachtel, Director

Rhode Island College Health Services, located next to Campus Police on the ground floor of Browne Hall, provides confidential, primary health care to all students. Services include physical examinations, treatment of acute and chronic illnesses and injuries, gynecological exams, health education and specialty referral if necessary. On-site lab services include blood and urine tests, throat cultures, pregnancy testing, and testing for sexually transmitted diseases (STD’s). There is no charge for services provided by Heath Service staff although you or your insurance company may be billed for outside lab, x-ray or specialty services. Visits are available on an appointment basis by calling extension x8055. Health Services is staffed by a full-time nurse practitioner, registered nurses and part-time physicians and is open year round. Hours of operation are: Monday – Thursday: 7:30 am to 9:00 pm Friday: 7:30 am to 8:00 pm Saturday & Sunday: 10:00 am to 6:00 pm Vacation/Summer: 7:30 am to 4:00 pm A provider (physician or nurse practitioner) is generally available Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. When Health Services is closed and immediate assistance is required, please call Campus Police at x8201 to access a provider. Full-time undergraduate students carrying a minimum of 12 credits and who register at the initial fall or spring enrollment periods are automatically enrolled in Rhode Island College's low-cost Student Health and Accident Insurance policy. Students registering after the initial fall and spring enrollment periods as well as part-time, non-degree, and graduate students, carrying a minimum of six credit hours who wish to enroll in the insurance plan must apply at the Bursar's office. All international students are automatically enrolled in the insurance plan. Students who are registered for less than six credits are not eligible for the insurance. Further information is available in the College Health Services office in Browne Hall.

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Student Life Craig-Lee 127 (401) 456-8061

Dr. Scott D. Kane, Associate Dean

The Office of Student Life provides information, assistance and referrals to individuals or organizations con-cerned about College policies and procedures. Additionally, the Office is responsible for publishing the Rhode Island College Student Handbook, arbitrating minor disciplinary infractions of a nonacademic nature, processing institutional withdrawals and conducting exit interviews whenever possible with students leaving the College either temporarily or permanently.

Student Life encompasses a number of student services that benefit particular portions of the student body and the campus community as a whole. These services include:

• Disability Services, CL 127

• Career Development Center, CL 054

• Health Promotion, CL 127

• Student Employment, CL 054

• The Unity Center, Donovan Dining Center (lower level)

• International Student Advisement, Faculty Center

• The Women’s Center, Donovan Dining Center (lower level)

The Office has an open door policy and welcomes student inquiries of any sort. Visit the department web-page through the College website at www.ric.edu (click Campus Life, then Student Life).

Student Support Services Craig-Lee 119 (401) 456-8237

Joseph Costa, Director

The Student Support Services (SSS) program provides opportunities for academic development, assists students with basic college requirements, and serves to motivate students towards the successful comple-tion of their postsecondary education. The goal of SSS is to increase the college retention and graduation rates of its participants and facilitate the process of transition from one level of higher education to the next.

Services provided by the program include:

• Instruction in basic study skills

• Tutorial services

• Academic, financial, or personal counseling

• Assistance in securing admission and financial aid for enrollment in four-year institutions

• Assistance in securing admission and financial aid for enrollment in graduate and professional pro-grams

• Information about career options

• Mentoring

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Application Information

Eligibility:

SSS projects may only be sponsored by institutions of higher education or combinations of institutions of higher education. Institutions must assure that SSS participants will be offered financial aid packages suffi-cient to meet their full financial needs.

To receive assistance, students must be enrolled or accepted for enrollment in a program of post-secondary education at a grantee institution. Only potential first-generation college students, low-income students, and students with disabilities evidencing academic need are eligible to participate in SSS projects. Two-thirds of the participants in any SS project must be either disabled or potential first generation college students from low-income families. One-third of the disable participants must also be low-income students.

Study Abroad Building 2 (401) 456-8036

Dr. John O'Del, Director

The Study Abroad Office assists students in making arrangements for study in a variety of countries world-wide, provides information about specific programs, and sponsors special programs. The Study Abroad Office, in collaboration with the Office of the Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences, runs a summer pro-gram called, “The London Course,” in conjunction with South Bank University and Anglo-American Educa-tional Services, Limited. “The London Course” includes a pro-seminar at the College during Summer Ses-sion 1 and a three-week residential program in London, England, during Summer Session II. The Study Abroad Office also collaborates with the Office of the Dean of the Feinstein School of Education and Human Development to send education students to the University College of St. Martin in Lancaster, England. In addition, the College participates in the New England-Quebec exchange program, enabling students to study at any university in this Canadian province. The College is also an active member of the American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU) and cooperates closely with its Office of Interna-tional Programs. Students are assisted by the program director in planning for study abroad, as well as in matters related to credit for courses completed abroad and ongoing matriculation at Rhode Island College during the study experience away from campus. Information about scholarships and stipends related to study abroad and the Ridgway F. Shinn, Jr., Study Abroad Fund is available from the Study Abroad Office. The office cooperates with other departments and organizations to plan lectures and colloquia on topics of international concern.

Summer Sessions Each summer the College offers a wide selection of undergraduate and graduate courses and workshops, Summer sessions allow students to accelerate their college programs and provide a means for personal enrichment or professional advancement.

A schedule of course offerings, which includes information on registration and fees, is available from the Records Office.

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Technology Facilities Walk-in Computing Labs (managed by User Support Services).

There are two large walk-in computing labs located in Horace Mann and Whipple Halls. With more than 130 Intel Pentium 4 and Apple G4 computers, these facilities are available to students on a first come-first served basis. The User Support Services Helpdesk is located in the Horace Mann Technology Center and may be reached by telephone at 456-8803. The Center’s walk-in lab is open seven days a week, closing at midnight Sunday through Thursday, and at 5:00 PM on Friday and Saturday.

Classroom Computing Labs and Electronic Classrooms (managed by User support Services). Seven classroom computing labs with approximately 25 computers each are located in Henry Barnard School, Gaige, Horace Mann, and Whipple Halls. Whipple 104 houses a multimedia lab used by students in the College multimedia program. The campus currently has fourteen electronic classrooms equipped with a combination of devices to enhance teaching and learning including computers, LCD projectors, Smart-Boards, VCR’s and DVD players. Additional Facilities Desktop computers and laptops are available to the public in Adams Library. Several academic depart-ments including Communications, Music, and Physical Sciences maintain departmental computing labs.

Tutorial Services (See Academic Support and Information Services)

Unity Center Donovan 14/Mall Level (401) 456-8791

Aaron Bruce, Director

The Unity Center provides leadership in the overall direction of programs and activities that emphasize the sharing of a multicultural collegiate experience. The center also serves as a consultant to all minority student organizations and acts as a liaison between all academic departments and offices within the College com-munity.

Veterans Educational Assistance (401) 456-8234

Rhode Island College is a Service-member’s Opportunity College. U.S. military personnel and veterans are invited to contact the Office of Undergraduate Admissions for information on undergraduate degrees. The office will also assist those who think they lack the necessary prerequisites for degree candidacy. Those who are interested in non-degree course work should contact the Office of Academic Support and Informa-tion Services.

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Women’s Center Donovan Dining Center/Room 9 (401) 456-8474

The Rhode Island College Women’s Center is a resource and growth center for all members of the College community. Services offered include: peer counseling, information and referrals to agencies within the state and southeastern Massachusetts, a pamphlet/booklet display, a lending library with books on women’s is-sues, sale of feminine sanitary supplies and condoms, information on workshops and in-state seminars, and other resources. The Women’s Center is located in the lower level of Donovan Dining Center.

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COLLEGE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

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Academic Advising All students should seek academic advice, especially prior to the selection of courses each semester. If a student has declared a major, an advisor is assigned by the department. If a student is undecided or has not been formally accepted to a program, the Academic Advisement Information Service will serve as their advi-sor. (See Page 11)

Academic Deans The offices of the dean of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences, the dean of the Feinstein School of Education and Human Development, the dean of the School of Social Work, and the dean for the School of Manage-ment and Technology are responsible for academic advising, approving exceptions to academic policy, and resolving student problems with scheduling, requirements, or other academic concerns.

Faculty of Arts and Sciences Dr. Richard R. Weiner, Dean Dr. Earl Simson, Associate Dean

Feinstein School of Education and Human Development Dr. Julie Wollman-Bonilla, Interim Dean Dr. Mifrando Obach, Interim Associate Dean, Undergraduate Studies Dr. Judith Berg, Associate Dean, Graduate Studies

School of Social Work Dean, TBA

School of Management and Technology Dr. James A. Schweikart, Dean

Academic Dismissal and Probation The College has set certain minimum standards for cumulative grade point averages, based on the number of semester hours attempted. The averages are as follows:

Semester Hours Probation Dismissal Attempted* GPA Lower Than GPA Lower Than

0-29 1.75 —

30-59 1.90 1.75

60-89 2.00 1.90

90 and above — 2.00

*Includes transfer and proficiency credits. Transfer students should understand that the credits transferred in from another institution will count in their total attempted credits, but their GPA will be based only on their Rhode Island College course work. As with all students, transfer students will not be subject to academic dismissal prior to attempting a minimum of 30 credits at Rhode Island College.

Failure to attain the minimum cumulative grade point average at the end of a given semester results in the student being placed on academic probation or being dismissed from degree candidacy. Students who are dismissed or placed on probation are notified in writing by the Records Office. Students on academic proba-tion may enroll in no more than 14 credits during the semesters on probation. If they enroll in more than 14

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credits, the appropriate academic dean must un-enroll them from courses, so they have no more than 14 credits. Academically dismissed students will have an opportunity to appeal the dismissal decision by filing a petition to the Academic Standing Committee. Academically dismissed students will be dropped from any future courses they may have previously registered for as of June 30. Should they choose to register again at Rhode Island College, they will register as new, non-matriculated students.

Academic Freedom Academic freedom consists of a body of rights, not written into law, but well established in custom and grounded in traditions of long standing in the colleges and universities of the Western world designed to protect professional scholars and teachers from hazards that might interfere with their obligation to pursue truth. The justification of academic freedom is that it is indispensable to the scholar in the preservation, ex-tension, and dissemination of knowledge. Though it is a specific kind of freedom peculiar to members of the teaching profession in higher education (and in this respect it is somewhat analogous to the freedom of judges from political control in Anglo-Saxon jurisprudence), its benefits ultimately accrue as much to the public at large as to the scholars themselves.

This body of rights has been defined and codified in a statement of principles that was prepared over a pe-riod of years by representatives of the American Association of University Professors and the Association of American Colleges. Adopted by both organizations in 1941, and later endorsed by many other professional and learned societies, it is known to the profession as “The 1940 Statement of Principles on Academic Freedom and Tenure.” Rhode Island College unconditionally endorses the 1940 statement, including the following pertinent passages:

“Institutions of higher education are conducted for the common good and not to further the interest of either the individual teacher or the institution as a whole. The common good depends upon the free search for truth and its free exposition.

Academic freedom is essential to these purposes and applies to both teaching and research. Freedom in research is fundamental to the advancement of truth.

Academic freedom in its teaching aspects is fundamental for the protection of the right of the teacher in teaching and of the student to freedom in learning. It carries with it duties and correlative rights.

The teacher is entitled to full freedom in research and in the publication of the results, subject to the ade-quate performance of other academic duties; but research for pecuniary return should be based upon an understanding with the authorities of the institution.

The teacher is entitled to freedom in the classroom in discussing his/her subject, but should be careful not to introduce controversial matter, which has no relation to the subject. Limitations of academic freedom or of religious or other aims of the institution should be clearly stated in writing at the time of the appointment.

The college or university teacher is a citizen, a member of a learned profession, and an officer of an educa-tional institution. When he/she speaks or writes as a citizen, he/she should be free from institutional censor-ship or discipline, but the special position in the community imposes special obligations. As a person of learning and an educational officer, he/she should remember that the public might judge the profession and the institution by utterances. Hence, he/she should at all times be accurate, should exercise appropriate restraint, should show respect for the opinions of others, and should make every effort to indicate that he/she is not an institutional spokesperson.”

These principles of academic freedom were developed for college and university teachers. Similarly, in the acquisition of knowledge the student needs freedom to inquire, to discuss, to seek evidence, to speak, and to exchange ideas. On the other hand, since the student is still in the stage of guided learning, the teacher has the responsibility of directing and evaluating the student’s academic work.

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Academic Grievances The filing of an academic grievance does not stay any action under College policy. If a student’s grievance regards a grade(s), which has caused probationary status or dismissal from the College, the probation or dismissal will become effective upon notification, despite the filing of the grievance. The student’s option will be to appeal the probation or dismissal to the Academic Standing Committee or Graduate Committee, which has the authority to permit a waiver of academic policy.

The Academic Grievance Procedures are available through the Student Life Office, Craig-Lee 127. Students should be aware that there are time limits (deadlines) in filing and processing a grievance. Undergraduate students may receive assistance through this office; graduate students should seek help through the appropriate Academic Dean.

Academic Honesty Students who willfully violate the principles of academic honesty (e.g., through cheating on examinations or assignments, plagiarism [see below], altering or changing records, etc.) are subject to consequences rang-ing from an effect on their grade to academic probation or expulsion depending on the seriousness of the act. Any student accused of academic dishonesty may appeal to the Board of College Discipline.

Computer Ethics

All users of computers are required to practice ethical behavior in his/her computing activities. Our computer system is not violator proof and any unauthorized use will be considered a violation of academic honesty as well as a violation of the General Laws of Rhode Island.

Plagiarism

Any attempt to present someone else’s work as one’s own, on quizzes, examinations, reports, or term pa-pers, constitutes plagiarism, an act closely analogous to the theft of money or goods or to any form of swin-dling or fraud, and in the academic world, just as deplorable. There are various forms of plagiarism of which the following are most common:

1. Word-for-word plagiarism. This includes (a) the submission of another student’s work as one’s own; (b) the submission of work form any source whatever (book, magazine, or newspaper article, unpublished paper, or thesis) without proper acknowledgment by footnote or reference within the text of the paper; (c) the submission of any part of another’s work without proper use of quotation marks.

2. Patchwork plagiarism. This consists of piecing together of unacknowledged phrases and sentences quoted verbatim (or nearly verbatim) from a variety of sources. The mere reshuffling of other people’s words does not constitute “original” work.

3. Unacknowledged paraphrase. It is perfectly legitimate to set forth another author’s facts or ideas in one’s own words, but if one is genuinely indebted to the other author for these facts or ideas, the debt must be acknowledged by footnote or reference within the text of the paper.

4. Many facts, ideas, and expressions are common property and need not be acknowledged, (e.g., the fact that the Declaration of Independence was signed in 1776; the idea that universal public education is essential to the survival of democratic institutions; such proverbial expressions as “A rolling stone gathers no moss,” or “New York—It’s a great place to visit, but I wouldn’t want to live there”), to acknowledge indebtedness. It is especially important that all students understand the nature of plagiarism; for further explanation, see Sears, Harbrace, Guide to the Library and Research Paper.

Academic Probation

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A student who attains the minimum cumulative grade point average index to remain in College (see Aca-demic Dismissal, but who fails to reach the minimum for the next higher level, will be placed on academic probation. Students who have not fulfilled the College Mathematics or the College Writing requirement by the specified time will also be placed on academic probation.

A student placed on academic probation shall be restricted to registering for a maximum of 14 credits of course work, until such time as the student’s cumulative index is raised to one step above the minimum re-quired or until the College Mathematics or the College Writing requirement has been fulfilled.

At the end of each semester, students will be placed on academic probation based on the above criteria.

1. Students on academic probation will receive written notification from the Records Office with an explanation of the consequences and policies relating to probationary status. A copy of the probation notification letter will be sent to the student’s academic advisor.

2. Students on academic probation will be held to a semester course load limit of 14 credit hours. If a student placed on probation fails to adjust a course load exceeding this limit for which he or she has previously registered, the appropriate dean will adjust the schedule and notify the student of the action taken.

3. Students on academic probation will be monitored as follows:

a. Approval of the student’s faculty academic advisor or major department will be required for access to the next registration(s). Therefore, students placed on probation at the end of the fall semester will need advisor approval to register for the next summer session and/or fall semester and students placed on probation at the end of the spring semester and/or Summer Session II will need advisor approval to register for the next spring semester.

b. Midterm grade reports will be sent to students on academic probation and their advisors.

4. Students on academic probation may receive focused academic assistance and support from the College in the form of:

a. Conferences with their faculty academic advisor or another member of the student’s major department designated by the department chair.

b. Conferences with academic advisors in the Academic Advisement Information Center if the student has not declared a major (including students in education curricula who have not yet been formally accepted into their intended program of study).

Academic Standing Committee The committee acts on written appeals submitted on a standard form called a Petition to Academic Standing Committee, available in the Records Office.

The committee considers undergraduate student appeals in the following areas: dismissal and/or probation, retroactive withdrawal from a course, a decision involving the transfer of academic credit, a re-admission decision made by the admission’s office, and waivers of other College policies.

For further assistance students should contact the Office of Academic Support and Information Services, CL154, or the Office of Student Life.

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Students may make changes (add/drop) to their schedules using the on-line (web) registration system. Please refer to your Course Bulletin for your assigned time and date of registration.

Tuition refunds are 100% during the official two-week Add period. For refunds after this period, see the "Tui-tion Refund Policy" in the current schedule bulletin.

Dropping courses after mid-semester requires approval of the instructor. Students must submit evidence of extenuating circumstances, which make completion of the course impossible.

Additional Admission/Enrollment requirements Undergraduate students who intend to major in certain programs of study are admitted to the College on the strength of their high school record (for freshmen) or their college experience (transfer candidates), but each student must also submit a separate application to the department or school involved. This secondary appli-cation/enrollment process takes place after a student enrolls at the College.

Programs in this category include: the Bachelor of Fine Arts in studio art; the Bachelor of Music in perform-ance; all programs leading to teacher certification; and majors in clinical laboratory science (formerly medical technology), nursing, social work, and student-designed majors (see Student-Designed Majors).

Affirmative Action Policy Pursuant to the philosophy of the Board of Governors for Higher Education, Rhode Island College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, gender, religion, disability, age, sex-ual orientation, gender identity or expression, disabled veteran status, veteran of the Vietnam Era status, marital or citizenship status (except in those special circumstances permitted or mandated by law). This nondiscrimination policy encompasses the operation of the College’s educational programs and activities, including admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, athletic and other College-administered pro-grams. It also encompasses the employment of College personnel and contracting by the College for goods and services. The College is committed to taking affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified women and members of minority groups identified in state and federal Affirmative Action laws and executive orders, persons with disabilities (including qualified special disabled veterans), and veterans of the Vietnam Era.

Inquiries concerning the College’s administration of the nondiscrimination laws should be addressed to the Director of Affirmative Action, 314 Roberts Hall, Rhode Island College, Providence, RI, 02908-1991, tel. (401) 456-8218 or 1-800-745-5555 (TTY via RI Relay); questions regarding provisions for students with dis-abilities should be directed to the Office of Student Life, 127 Craig-Lee Hall, Rhode Island College, Provi-dence, RI, 02908-1991, tel. (401) 456-8061 or 1-800-745-5555 (TTY via RI Relay); Questions regarding provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) should be addressed to the ADA Coordinator, 100 Roberts Hall, Rhode Island College, Providence, RI, 02908-1991, tel. (401) 456-8200 or 1-800-745-5555 (TTY via RI Relay). Reasonable accommodations available upon request.

AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome) Rhode Island College has developed guidelines for institutional action regarding AIDS, ARC (Aids Related Complex), or a positive HTLV-III antibody test. These guidelines are available at the College: Health Of-fice-Browne Hall; Personnel Office, Roberts 124; or the Student Life Office/Health Promotion, Craig-Lee 127.

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Rhode Island College makes every effort to acknowledge college-level learning that has taken place outside of formal college classrooms.

The College has instituted a procedure for granting undergraduate credit for prior college-level learning achieved through experience, such as employer-sponsored or armed service-sponsored training, community service, self-education, relevant work assignments, or artistic development. Limited credit will be granted for documented learning only that is clearly germane to the student’s degree program, not for experience per se. The basis for the granting of credit will be a portfolio of documentation prepared by the student with the guidance of the College.

The College accepts the results of the College Level Examination Program (CLEP) and armed services test-ing (DANTES) programs and makes use of the guide prepared by the American Council on Education (ACE) and other sources, which contain evaluations of a wide variety of training opportunities sponsored by the armed services, business, industry, and labor communities.

Returning adult students, especially those who have been in the armed services, who have participated in apprenticeship or other extensive training programs, or who have held positions of responsibility, are en-couraged to apply for assessment of their prior learning. Applications are available in the offices of the aca-demic deans.

You may receive credit for College courses by taking the College Level Examination Program (CLEP). To see if you qualify, or if you desire more information, contact the appropriate academic dean (see p. 35).

Attendance Students should attend all class meetings and are responsible for all class work and assignments. At the beginning of each semester, instructors will distribute a syllabus, which may include attendance and/or class participation as a component of the course grade. Students who are absent must take the initiative to deter-mine from the instructor what course work can be made up. Students who are absent on the day of an ex-amination should make every effort to call the instructor (or department office) before the scheduled test.

Students taking practicum or student teaching courses should comply with the following procedures in the event of absences:

Practicum: notify appropriate school office and college instructor before 8:00 a.m. Student teaching: notify coordinator of student teaching and cooperating teacher, as soon as possible.

All students who incur or anticipate an extended absence (five consecutive days or more) should call the Office of Student Life at 456-8061, so that a notice (not an excuse) may be sent to instructors.

Auditing a Course When a course is audited, no course credit is received and thus there is no effect on grade point average. Approval for auditing shall be determined by the department chair and the instructor. The cost of auditing a course is the same as taking the course for credit. Students may register for audit only during the Add Pe-riod (first two weeks), change from audit to credit only during the first two weeks, and change from credit to audit only during the Drop Period (until midterm). For more information contact the Records Office.

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Classes will be held at Rhode Island College except in cases of extreme emergency as determined by the President. When classes cannot be held, every effort will be made to notify those broadcast stations desig-nated by the College not later than 7:00 a.m. If no announcement has been made by 7:00 a.m., faculty members and students should make every effort to attend classes. The morning broadcast will not apply to classes held after 4:00 p.m. If the College is in session and it becomes necessary to cancel classes during the day, official notice will be given, as soon as possible, to the vice presidents, deans, directors, department chairs, and faculty. Written notices will be posted on the Student Union bulletin board and an attempt will be made to inform all offices on campus. Announcements will be broadcast from designated radio and televi-sion stations at the earliest opportunity in accordance with policies at the several broadcasting stations. If no announcement is made prior to 3:00 p.m. indicating that evening classes are canceled, students and faculty will be expected to attend even if classes earlier in the day have been canceled. Radio stations des-ignated by the College for carrying the official announcements of cancellation of classes and/or closure of the College are WPRO (630 AM – 92.3 FM), WSNE (93.3 FM), and WXIN (580 AM). Television stations, which will be notified, are WLNE Channel 6, WPRI Channel 12, and WJAR Channel 10. When classes are canceled, other activities scheduled on campus may also be canceled. Listen for announcements or contact the sponsoring organization. Confirmation of any decision to cancel classes and/or close the College can be had by calling a recorded message at (401) 456-9500. When it necessary to cancel classes, non-teaching employees are still expected to report to work unless the governor has authorized otherwise by using an Executive Order. Parking lots D and E (in front of Roberts Hall) will be given priority for clearing under these circumstances. Employees who are unable to report to work or complete their work schedule due to ad-verse weather conditions may, with the approval of their supervisor, seek to use salary deferred pay, leave without pay, personal leave, or annual leave to compensate for their absence. The switchboard will also be staffed during these times. Provision will be made to meet the dining needs of residence hall students. In extreme circumstances when the Governor officially orders a complete or partial shutdown of state services and/or orders the closure of state highways, the pay status of employees will be in accordance with the ap-propriate collective bargaining agreement or as agreed upon between the Board of Governors and the Un-ions representing the various bargaining units. When there is a storm alert and College classes have not been canceled, students unable to get to class shall be allowed to make up any examinations and shall be allowed to submit required papers at the first opportunity after the storm alert.

Changing a Major Changes (or initial declaration) of major, curriculum, minor, or double major may be made with a Change in Curriculum/Major form available from the Records Office.

CLEP (College Level Examination Program) You may receive credit for College courses by taking the CLEP examination.

College Mathematics Requirement Students are urged to complete the College Mathematics Requirement by the end of their first semester of study at the College. Students who have not fulfilled the requirement will have that noted on their schedules and grade reports. Students who do not satisfy the College Mathematics Requirement by the end of their first semester (15 or more attempted credit hours at Rhode Island College) will be placed on academic pro-bation.

Note: Fulfillment of the College Mathematics Requirement is distinct from and does not substitute for com-pletion of the Mathematics Category of General Education 2000.

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1. Students who score 480 or better on the quantitative portion of the SAT-I (ACT mathematics subscore of 20 or better) will have met the College Mathematics Requirement.

2. Freshman who scored less than 480 on the quantitative portion of the SAT-I (or mathematics subscore of less than 20 on the ACT) will be required to take the Mathematics Assessment Examination prior to or dur-ing freshman orientation. Students who achieve a satisfactory grade on the assessment examination will have met the College Mathematics Requirement. (This examination is given at least six times each semes-ter, and if necessary, may be repeated once. It is administered by the Mathematics Learning Center in 154 Craig-Lee Hall, or call (401) 456-9763.)

3. Students who do not achieve a satisfactory grade on the assessment examination (which may be taken twice) must enroll in Mathematics 010 prior to or during their first semester at Rhode Island College. Should such a student fail to earn a satisfactory grade during that semester, he/she shall be required to retake Mathematics 010 until successful completion.

Entering Transfer Students:

1. Students who score 480 or better on the quantitative portion of the SAT-I (ACT mathematics subscore of 20 or better) will have met the College Mathematics Requirement (if scores are less than 5 years old).

2. Students who receive transfer credit for a course deemed equivalent to Mathematics 010 or 177 or higher will have met the College Mathematics Requirement.

3. Transfer students who do not fulfill the College Mathematics Requirement by means of numbers 1 or 2 above will be required to take the Mathematics Assessment Examination prior to or during their first semes-ter at Rhode Island College. Students who achieve a satisfactory grade on the assessment examination will have met this requirement. (This examination is given at least six times each semester, and if necessary, may be repeated once. It is administered by the Mathematics Learning Center in 154 Craig-Lee Hall, or call (401) 456-9763.)

4. Students who do not achieve a satisfactory grade on the assessment examination (which may be taken twice) must enroll in Mathematics 010 prior to or during their first semester at Rhode Island College. Should such a student fail to earn a satisfactory grade during that semester, he/she shall be required to retake Mathematics 010 until successful completion.

College Writing Requirement All students are required to complete the College Writing Requirement. In most cases this requirement is satisfied by completing Writing 100, Introduction to Academic Writing, with a minimum grade of C-. If stu-dents receive a D+, D or a D- in Writing 100, they will receive the credit but will not fulfill the College Writing Requirement.

This requirement may also be satisfied by:

1. Passing the appropriate College Level Examination Program (CLEP)/English Composition Exam with Essay with a minimum score of 50, and reporting the score to the admissions office and to the Writing Center director,

2. Passing the course equivalent of Writing 100 with a C- or better, or

3. Scoring at least 610 on the College Board SAT-II: Writing Test. All students who score 430 or below on the Verbal Reasoning section of the SAT-I (or English subscore of 17 or less on the ACT) or students who have not taken the SAT-I are required to sit for the College Writing Examination. This placement examination will determine the student's readiness for Writing 100. As a result of the placement examination, some students may be required to enroll in English 010 prior to taking Writing 100.

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Students are encouraged to fulfill the College Writing Requirement in their first year of study at the College. Students who have not fulfilled the requirement will have that noted on their schedules and grade reports. Students who have not fulfilled the College Writing Requirement before the completion of 40 attempted cred-its at the College will be placed on academic probation and be advised to satisfy the requirement as soon as possible.

Completing Course Work Each student enrolling in a course assumes the responsibility for completion of work assigned by the instruc-tor, for meeting all deadlines, and for achieving the goals established for the course. A student should also assume the responsibility for seeking clarification from the instructor of assignments, courses expectations and standards of grading when any confusion exists. When a student is absent from a class, it is also the student’s responsibility to complete any work missed and to catch up on assignments.

In particular, students are required to attend all examinations that are announced in advance, unless ab-sence is unavoidable (e.g., because of illness); otherwise, the examination may be graded zero.

Each student will be expected, ordinarily, to complete two to three hours of additional work for each sched-uled hour of class. This additional work may be reading assignments, laboratory experiences, written work, observations, or other related experiences as assigned by the instructor.

Credit/No Credit Option The Credit/No Credit option may be chosen in certain elective courses. Students should discuss this option with their academic advisors before electing it.

Disturbing, Disruptive and Endangering Behavior Whenever a student is behaving in such a way as to be a danger to himself/herself or others, or so as to be a source of serious emotional disturbance to others, or so as to disrupt proper activities of the College com-munity and its members, or so as to be unable to look after his/her affairs adequately, the Student Life Office should be notified. The Student Life Office shall contact the student, protect his/her rights and seek volun-tary resolution to the situation.

Depending upon circumstances, when the behavior is suggestive of an underlying emotional or psychologi-cal difficulty, an immediate professional assessment of the student by the Counseling Center, or other ap-propriate resource, and a report of the findings to the Associate Dean of Student Life may be required. When necessary, the Associate Dean will place the individual on a leave of absence until such time as he/she becomes able to appropriately regulate his/her behavior and resume activities as a student. Authori-zation to resume active student status at a later time may be given by the Associate Dean of Student Life, with the approval of the Vice President for Academic Affairs or designee(s), after consideration of the indi-vidual’s progress and current condition. There may be occasions when a letter from a treatment resource, an independent psychological or psychiatric evaluation, and/or an assessment and recommendation by the Counseling Center, will be required. Failure of the student to cooperate in these procedures governing leave of absence or reinstatement is grounds for suspension from the College by the Associate Dean of Student Life. If the student disagrees with a decision regarding mandatory leave or reinstatement, or feels his/her situation should not fall within this policy, appeal of the decision in this case is to the Vice President for Student Affairs/Dean of Students, who shall ensure procedural due process in resolving this matter.

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A student who fails a course is not allowed to take any course to which the failed course is prerequisite until the failure is made up. A failing grade is understood to mean that the instructor believes that the student is not adequately prepared to do the work of the advanced course. The second failure of a course required in the student’s program may result in academic dismissal.

Financial Aid Rights and Responsibilities of Students Receiving Financial Assistance

As a recipient of student aid, you have certain rights you should exercise, and certain responsibilities you must meet. Knowing what they are will put you in a better position to make decisions about your educational goals and how you can best achieve them.

Student Rights:

1. Students have the right to know the cost of attending the institution.

2. Students have the right to know where and from whom information on student assistance at the institution may be obtained.

3. Students have the right to know what financial aid programs are available at their school.

4. Students have the right to know how to apply for the student assistance programs and what standards are used to determine eligibility.

5. Students have the right to know the deadlines for submitting applications for each of the financial aid programs available.

6. Students have the right to know how financial aid will be distributed, how decisions on that distribution are made, and the basis for these decisions.

7. Students have the right to know how their financial need was determined. This includes how costs for tuition and fees, room and board, travel, books and supplies, personal miscellaneous expenses, etc., are considered in their budget.

8. Students have the right to know what resources (such as parental contribution, other financial aid, student assets, etc.) were considered in the calculation of their need.

9. Students have the right to know how much of their financial need as determined by the institution has been met.

10. Students have the right to request an explanation of the various programs in their student aid package.

11. Students have the right to know what portion of the financial aid they received must be repaid and what portion is grant aid. If the aid is a loan, students have the right to know what the interest rate is, the total amount that must be repaid, the payback procedures, the length of time they have to repay the loan, and when repayment is to begin.

12. Students have the right to know the means by which financial aid will be disbursed and the frequency of disbursements.

13. Students have the right to know how the school determines whether they are making satisfactory progress, what happens if they are not, and the procedures by which a student who has failed to maintain such progress may re-establish eligibility.

14. Students have the right to know their school’s refund policy.

15. Students have the right to know what academic programs are available at the institution and the faculty and facilities available for those programs.

16. Students have the right to data regarding retention of students at the institution.

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17. Students have the right to know the number or percentage of students completing each program if such data are available.

Student Responsibilities

1. Students must complete all application forms accurately and submit them on time to the right place.

2. Students must provide correct information. In most instances, misreporting information on financial aid application forms is a violation of law and may be considered a criminal offense which could result in indictment under the U.S. Criminal Code.

3. Students must return all additional documentation, verification, corrections, and/or new information requested by either the Office of Student Financial Aid or the agency to which an application was submitted.

4. Students are responsible for reading and understanding all forms that they are asked to sign and for keeping copies of them.

5. Students must accept responsibility for all agreements that they sign.

6. Students must perform the work that is agreed upon in accepting a Federal Work-Study Program; Undergraduate Work-Study award.

7. Students must be aware of and comply with the deadlines for application or reapplication for aid.

8. Students should be aware of their school’s refund procedures. All schools must provide information to prospective students about the school’s programs and performance. Students should consider this information carefully before deciding to attend a school.

Satisfactory Academic Progress of Financial Aid Recipients Standards of satisfactory academic progress for student aid recipients measure both the quantity and quality of course work completed. All credit hours attempted, with the exception of credit hours dropped during the first two weeks of the semester (or corresponding time for Summer session courses), are counted to deter-mine placement in the schedule below. In addition, federal regulations require that student aid eligibility be terminated once a student has attempted 150% of the credit hours needed to complete an undergraduate degree program. Satisfactory academic progress is measured once each academic year at the end of the Spring semester. Credits Attempted Required Successful Completion Minimum Cumulative GPA 0 to 12 ----------- ------------ 13 to 29 40 % 1.00 30 to 59 45% 1.75 60 to 89 50% 1.90 90 to 119 55% 2.00 120 to 149 60% 2.00 150 to 180 67% 2.00 Transfer Credits: Credits transferred into Rhode Island College are included as credits attempted to de-termine placement in the above schedule. Treatment of “W”, “I”, and “F” Grades: Credits for all courses with these grades will be added to credits attempted to determine placement in the above schedule. Repeated Courses: Credits for all repeated courses will be included in the total of credits attempted. Total Limit on Attempted Credits: Rhode Island College does not provide student financial aid to under-graduate students attempting more than 180 credits. Appeals and Reinstatement of Eligibility: If a determination is made that a financial aid applicant is not making satisfactory academic progress, the applicant will be considered ineligible for all student financial aid programs for the next academic period. If a student believes that there are extenuating circumstances that

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contributed to the failure to maintain satisfactory academic progress, the determination of student aid ineligi-bility may be appealed to the Director of Student Financial Aid. Student appeals should be submitted in writ-ing. Student appeals not resolved by the Director of Student Financial Aid may be further appealed to the Assistant Vice President for Academic Affairs. The above Standards of Satisfactory Academic Progress are not designed to replace the standards that the College uses for Academic Dismissal/Probation. It is possible for a student to lose financial aid eligibility without losing status as a degree candidate. However, once a student loses status as a degree candidate, he or she will also lose eligibility for financial aid. Student aid eligibility may be reinstated during the academic year once a student successfully completes the required number of credits with the required cumulative grade point average.

Full-Time Status The minimum full-time course load for undergraduate degree candidates is 12 credit hours.

General Education 2000 General Education 2000 consists of 10 courses: a Core of four, four-credit courses and six Distribution courses.

Core Requirements in Cultural Legacies and Critical Thinking

The core consists of four courses totaling 16 credit hours. The four courses in the core of General Education 2000 may be counted only for general education credit. 1. Western Literature—English 161, designated C1 in the Course Catalog and Bulletin 2. Western History—History 161, designated C2 in the Course Catalog and Bulletin

3. Non-Western Worlds - Courses numbered 16X and designated C3 in the Course Catalog and Bulletin

4. Critical Inquiry into Cultural Issues—Courses numbered 26X and designated C4 in the Course Catalog and Bulletin. (Open only to students who have completed Core 1, 2, and 3)

Distribution Requirements

Social and Behavioral Sciences – two Social and Behavioral Science courses from different disciplines: 5. Social/Behavioral Science 1 (courses designated SB in the Course Catalog and Bulletin) 6. Social/Behavioral Science 2 (courses designated SB in the Course Catalog and Bulletin)

Visual and Performing Arts 7. Visual and Performing Arts (courses designated A in the Course Catalog and Bulletin)

Natural Sciences and Mathematical Systems—three courses distributed as follows: 8. Laboratory Science (courses designated LS in the Course Catalog and Bulletin) 9. Mathematical Systems (courses designated M in the Course Catalog and Bulletin) 10. Science/Mathematics

• a second course designated LS, or

• a second course designated M, or

• a course designated SM

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Grading System Academic standing is based on grade points, which are related to letter grades as indicated below.

Letter Grade Points Per Credit Hour

A (excellent) 4.00

A- 3.67

B+ 3.33

B (good) 3.00

B- 2.67

C+ 2.33

C (satisfactory) 2.00

C- 1.67

D+ 1.33

D (low pass) 1.00

D- 0.67

F* (failure) 0.00

*Included in the calculation of cumulative grade point average.

W—Withdrawal with permission, no credit and no grade points; disregarded in computing grade point aver-age.

I—Incomplete, no grade points.

CR—Passing grade in course taken with Credit/No Credit option. Credits counted towards graduation, but there is no effect on the GPA.

NCR—Failing grade in course taken with Credit/No Credit option. No credits counted towards graduation and there is no effect on the GPA.

NA—Not available. Instructor failed to turn in grades.

M—Missing

AUD—Notation for course which was audited.

For courses restricted to H, S, and U grades:

H—Honors, no grade points, no effect on GPA. Credits counted towards graduation.

S—Satisfactory, no grade points, no effect on GPA. Credits counted towards graduation.

U—Unsatisfactory, no grade points, no effect on GPA. No credits counted toward graduation.

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Graduate Courses - Enrollment Undergraduates normally may not enroll in graduate-level courses, except when

1. The semester in question would result in the student’s completion of the bachelor’s degree requirements (e.g. the student’s final semester prior to graduation).

2. The student has the permission of the appropriate department chair and graduate dean.

Graduation Honors Graduating seniors are cited for honors at the annual commencement exercises, according to the following standards: a cumulative grade point average of 3.85 or higher, SUMMA CUM LAUDE; 3.60 to 3.84, MAGNA CUM LAUDE; 3.25 to 3.59, CUM LAUDE.

Students who have transferred to Rhode Island College or who are seeking their second baccalaureate de-gree are eligible for graduation honors if they have completed 54 semester hours of work at Rhode Island College.

Graduation Requirements The following requirements must be completed by undergraduate degree candidates at Rhode Island Col-lege in order to graduate: 1. All curriculum requirements, including General Education 2000 requirements, requirements in

the major(s) or concentration(s), and, if applicable, requirements in the minor(s). 2. The College Writing Requirement. 3. The College Mathematics Requirement. 4. A minimum of 120 credits, with a minimum of 45 taken at Rhode Island College. Of the 45 credits,

a minimum of 15 must be in the major (12 of which must be at the 300- or 400- level). 5. A minimum overall grade point average of 2.00 on a 4.00 scale.

Hate Crimes Policy Rhode Island College affirms its commitment to ensuring an environment for all students and employees which is fair, humane, and respectful; an environment which supports and rewards students and employees on the basis of relevant considerations, and which is free from discriminatory, inappropriate, and disrespect-ful conduct or communication. As an institution of higher education dedicated to fostering and upholding higher order values of human dignity and respect for the individual, Rhode Island College expects standards of professional behavior which exceed those minimally prescribed by law. Hate crimes are crimes motivated by bigotry and bias, including, but not limited to threatened, attempted, or completed acts that appear motivated by racial, religious, ethnic, sexual orientation, gender or disability prejudice. (Section 42-28 of RI General Laws). Hate incidents are hostile acts of prejudice that are not crimes but may or may not violate college policy. Examples are: personally directed bias-related slurs, writ-ten or verbalized, including e-mail and voice mail, bias-related gestures, bias-motivated graffiti, and degrad-ing language. If you or someone you know is a victim of a hate crime or hate incident, contact any of the following offices: Security and Safety, Brown Hall, x8201; Residential Life, Sweet Hall, x8240/8458; Unity Center, DDC 14, x8255; Student Life Office, CL 127, x8061; Counseling Center, CL 130, x8904; Campus Ministry, SU 300, x8168; or a friend. You can also report on-line at www.ric.edu/campuspd/ “Complaint Procedures” at the bottom of the web page.

Hazing Policy Hazing is any conduct taken or situation created, regardless of an individual's willingness to participate, upon which initiation, admission into, or affiliation with a group or organization that willfully or recklessly en-dangers the physical or mental health of any person. This conduct shall include, but not be limited to, whip-ping, beating or branding; forced calisthenics; exposure to the weather; forced consumption of any food, liquor, beverage, drug or other substance; extended deprivation of sleep or rest or extended isolation; de-

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grading or humiliating activities or public stunts; quests, treasure hunts, scavenger hunts, road trips or the like; the wearing publicly, apparel which is conspicuous and not normally in good taste.

Honors Program Academically talented students may participate in the College Honors Program, which provides qualified students with additional academic challenges, opportunities and rewards within the college setting. High academic achievement is a prerequisite for program participation. Special merit-based scholarships are available for many participants in the Honors Program.

Interested students are encouraged to contact the director of the Honors Program for more information.

Incomplete Grades Students who are unable to complete the work of the course within the semester should contact the instruc-tor as soon as possible. The instructor may or may not grant an incomplete. If a grade of Incomplete is not granted, it is the student’s responsibility to abide by all arrangements made with the instructor to complete the course requirements. If an incomplete grade is granted, the student and instructor must complete a con-tract specifying work to be completed and a time to completion. The contract must have the default grade on it. This form is available at the Records Office.

Indebtedness to the College Failure to make full payment of all required tuition and fees or to resolve other debts to the college (e.g., unreturned athletic equipment, overdue short-term or emergency loans, unreturned library books, damage to college property, etc.) may result in the denial or cancellation of registration for the coming semester, and/or dis-enrollment. The Bursar’s Office will provide the student with the information of the debt and the reason for it. A student must fulfill all financial obligations to the College before receiving grades, transcripts, or a diploma. For further information, see Financial Obligations, under Student Conduct in the Student Rights and Responsibilities section of this handbook.

Interinstitutional Agreements Providence College

Providence College and RIC agree to accept each other’s students for enrollment in specific courses not offered at the home college under the following conditions:

Permission—The student must present written approval from the department chair of the college in which they are primarily enrolled and must obtain approval by both the appropriate department chair and course instructor of the college in which the student is seeking enrollment in specific courses.

Review of Credentials—Each college retains the right to review the credentials of any student seeking en-rollment in specific courses and to interview them when it seems necessary.

Costs—Each college shall pay the other the normal tuition for each student enrolling in a specific course. RIC students must reimburse Rhode Island College for the difference between the cost of tuition at RIC and that of Providence College. For further information contact the associate dean of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences.

University of Rhode Island/Community College of Rhode Island

Any student who has paid full-time fees at Rhode Island College may take a maximum of 7 credits during each of the fall and spring semesters at the University of Rhode Island (URI) or the Community College of Rhode Island (CCRI) or both without paying additional fees. The student must be enrolled for at least 5 credits at Rhode Island College and the total number of credits taken at all institutions combined must be 18

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or less. The forms required for this procedure are available at the Records Office. This agreement is a re-ciprocal one allowing students at URI and CCRI to have the same benefit.

Late Registration Late registration is in August (for fall) and January (for spring). Normally, registration must be completed by the end of the first two weeks of classes during the fall and spring semesters. Exceptions require the ap-proval of the appropriate academic dean.

Leave of Absence Students who wish to study elsewhere and return to Rhode Island College should file an Authorization of Credit Form to ensure the accurate and timely posting of transfer credit from the visited institution. The form is available in the Records Office.

Medical Insurance All international students are required to carry the school health insurance and are automatically enrolled in the Student Health and Accident Plan, unless they register late. All full-time undergraduate degree students are also required to carry insurance but may waive coverage of the school plan if covered by another policy. Part-time, non-degree, and graduate students carrying a mini-mum of six (6) credits are encouraged to enroll if no other coverage is available. Brochures about the plan and enrollment forms are available in the Bursar’s Office. Further information may be obtained through Health Services.

Overnight Parking Parking on the Rhode Island College campus is prohibited from midnight to 5:00 am except in the following locations:

• Parking Lot L (behind the residence halls) • Dorm Lane (East of the residence halls) • 6th Avenue – South of College Road • Parking Lot M (adjacent to Browne Hall)

Cars parked in any other location during those hours are subject to parking tickets for illegal parking. Under certain circumstances, exceptions to this policy may be granted by the Director of Security and Safety or his/her designee. (For the complete "Parking Policy," contact the Office of Security and Safety.)

Professional Programs See Additional Admission/Enrollment Requirements in this handbook.

Re-admission Procedure Undergraduate degree candidates in good academic standing who withdraw from the College will be eligible to re-register without completing a formal application for re-admission, unless they have taken courses at another institution during their absence or have course credit(s) 10 years or older. Registration materials will be mailed to students in the above category for three consecutive semesters. After three semesters, stu-dents may call the Records Office to request registration materials.

Undergraduate degree candidates who have been dismissed for academic reasons or who have withdrawn and taken courses at another institution, must submit a formal application for re-admission along with a $35 nonrefundable application fee. Application deadlines are August 1 for fall-semester enrollment and Novem-ber 15 for spring-semester enrollment.

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Registration Procedure You will be considered registered when you have enrolled in courses, paid your fees and any outstanding financial obligations to the College. You must enroll in courses by via the web registration process, and you will be billed for tuition and fees assessed for the semester at a later point in time. Payment must be re-ceived by the deadline date or you will be dropped from your courses for non-payment. If you are dropped for non-payment, there is no guarantee that you will be able to re-enroll for the courses that were dropped. Please make your payment on time to avoid difficulties.

Course Restrictions: Some courses may be restricted to certain groups of students, majors, by grade point average, by number of credits earned, or are closed because departmental permission is required for en-rollment. The registration system will tell you if you are ineligible to enroll. Permission to waive the restriction must come from the department chair that offers the course.

Registration Dates: Registration is conducted by using the web registration process. You are assigned dates and times to register. You will not be allowed access to the registration system before your assigned time. Assigned times are printed on the Bulletin Mailing Label.

Repeating a Course A student may repeat any course taken for undergraduate credit that is not subject to restrictions within un-dergraduate programs. Courses may be repeated only once; however, a student who wishes to repeat a course a second time may request permission to do so from the Academic Standing Committee.

The latest grade for a repeated course will be calculated in the cumulative grade point average and will ap-pear on the student’s transcript. The original course will also appear on the transcript with the notation “does not count.”

Scheduling Conflicts Students may not enroll in two courses meeting at the same hours, so that attendance is divided between two sections or so that full attendance is impossible. If a course is not offered when students need it, the students shall consult their faculty advisor concerning substituting an equivalent course. Upon recommenda-tion of the advisor, acceptability of the substitution shall be determined by the chair of the department in-volved.

Second Degree Candidate Admission Persons holding baccalaureate degrees from accredited institutions may apply to Rhode Island College for a second undergraduate degree. This assumes completion of all previous baccalaureate requirements, includ-ing general education as well as the attainment of a 2.0 cumulative grade point average.

Applicants for a second bachelor’s degree are required to submit the following materials by June 1 for fall-semester enrollment or by November 1 for spring-semester enrollment: (1) a completed application form accompanied by a $35 nonrefundable application fee, and (2) official transcripts from all colleges attended, which the applicant must arrange to have forwarded to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. Once a candidate’s credentials have been received and processed by the admissions office, they are validated and forwarded to the appropriate department chair(s).

Candidates for a second degree then schedule an appointment with the appropriate department chair(s) in order to determine the courses needed to meet requirements for a second degree. Candidates should be advised that certain programs, e.g., teacher education, nursing, social work, have specialized requirements and admission standards, which must be satisfied for acceptance into those programs.

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Candidates for a second degree must successfully complete a minimum of 30 semester hours at Rhode Island College. At least 15 of the 30 hours must be taken in the department of the major. Course/credit profi-ciency, field experience, or prior learning credit may not be counted toward this 30-semester-hour require-ment.

Additional information is available from the admission staff in the admissions office.

Sexual Assault Rhode Island College seeks to maintain a safe, secure environment that supports the mission of the College and is one that is free from coercion and exploitation. Sexual Assault is “a continuum of criminal and wrong-ful acts that includes all levels of non-censored sexual contact, including when one is unconscious, intoxi-cated, or otherwise unable to give consent. Sexual Assault includes a full range of forced (coerced, manipu-lated, unwanted) touching, directly or through clothing or kissing, as well as forced sexual intercourse” (Journey Toward Healing, SATRC of RI, 2002, P. 9). These acts not only violate criminal and civil laws, but also are prohibited by Rhode Island College policy. The following offices are available to help and support victims of sexual assault: Affirmative Action, Counseling Center, Office of Student Life, Office of Security and Safety, Office of Residential Life & Housing, Health Services, Chaplain’s Office, and the Women’s Cen-ter. Regardless of whether one reports an assault, victims should always seek counseling and support to help deal with the emotional trauma associated with sexual assault. Confidential services are provided by the Counseling Center within the limits of ethics and the law. (See Appendix A)

Sexual Harassment Sexual harassment is “an attempt to coerce an unwilling person to unwanted sexual attention, or to punish a refusal to comply”. It includes a “wide range of behavior, from the actual coercing of sexual relations to the forcing of sexual attentions, verbal or physical on an unwilling recipient”. (Quotations from Report of the Dean’s Committee on Grievance Procedures, Yale University, March 1979). It is the policy of Rhode Island College to ensure that both work and academic environs are free from sexual harassment. Rhode Island College’s Policy on Sexual Harassment is available in the Office of Student Life (Craig-Lee 127), Counseling Center (Craig-Lee 130), and in the Affirmative Action Office (R314). It outlines specific information relating to further definition as to what constitutes sexual harassment, complaint procedures both, informal and for-mal, and general guidelines.

Smoking Smoking is the leading cause of preventable death in the United States. A recent report by The Center for Disease Control identifies secondhand smoke as the third leading cause of death in this country. In light of this recent medical evidence on the hazards of smoking to both smokers and nonsmokers, Rhode Island College has a responsibility to provide a healthful, unpolluted, and smoke-free environment. The following Smoking Policy is promulgated in compliance with Chapter 20.7 of the General Laws of the State of Rhode Island, Governor Sundlun’s Executive Order No. 91-40, and the Non-Smoking Policy of the Rhode Island Board of Governors for Higher Education.

1. Every member of the Rhode Island College community is entitled to a smoke-free living and working environment.

2. Smoking is prohibited in all Rhode Island College buildings, including offices, residence halls, auditoria, and Rhode Island College vehicles.

3. Smoking is prohibited at meetings or conferences sponsored by Rhode Island College.

4. Smoking is allowed only in outdoor areas away from building entrance ways and vestibules.

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5. All buildings and facilities are clearly posted with “No Smoking in This Building” signs at the entrances.

6. In conjunction with the Rhode Island College Office of Health Promotion, information on smoking cessation programs will be made available to all interested members of the Rhode Island College community.

7. In recognition of the value placed on individual responsibility and leadership, every member of the Rhode Island College community shares equally in the responsibility for adhering to and enforcing this Policy.

Student-designed Majors Students may develop individualized majors to accommodate special needs and interests. Student-designed majors may focus on an area of study not covered in regular departmental offerings, or these majors may be interdisciplinary in nature. This option is open to undergraduate degree candidates who have earned at least 40 semester hours and who have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.50. Proposals from stu-dents with more than 75 semester hours will not normally be accepted. A completed proposal must be sub-mitted to the Committee on Student-designed Majors no later than October 1 or March 1 for action that same semester. Further information about this program and application materials can be obtained from the offices of the academic deans.

Transfer Credits For new students, transfer credits may be accepted for course work taken elsewhere if the grade(s) are a minimum of C and are from an accredited institution. The grades earned at another institution are not used to compute the grade point average at Rhode Island College.

Current students may be permitted to take courses at other colleges, either during a summer or regular ses-sion, and have the credit transferred to Rhode Island College. Students must file an Authorization of Credit form with the Records Office before pursuing credit and must obtain permission of the department chair in-volved, or in the case of interdisciplinary courses, permission of an academic dean. Upon completion of the course, students must arrange to send an official transcript to the Records Office. Credit will not be posted until the official transcript is received.

Students with financial aid awards should contact the Office of Student Financial Aid about their continued eligibility to receive aid while they take courses at other colleges.

Transfer Credits from CCRI and URI Rhode Island College is involved in a transfer-articulation partnership program with the Community College of Rhode Island and the University of Rhode Island. By this agreement, Rhode Island College students may receive college credit for certain courses pursued at these other institutions. For specific details regarding this program, see a Transfer Articulation Guide or the Office of Undergraduate Admissions.

Tuition Refund Policy Enrolled Students: Students have a two-week add/drop period during the Fall and Spring terms in which to adjust their schedules. A 100% refund of tuition and fees is granted for courses dropped during this period. Drops after this period will not be eligible for a refund of tuition or fees.

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Withdrawn Students (First Time RIC Students – first semester of attendance): Students who officially withdraw from all classes shall be entitled to a refund of tuition, fees, and room and board charges based on their official date of withdrawal, computed as follows:

Week: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11-16

Refund of Tuition/Fees 100% 100% 80% 70% 60% 60% 50% 50% 40% 30% 0%

Refund of Room/Board* 90% 80% 80% 70% 60% 60% 50% 50% 40% 30% None

Withdrawal prior to July 15 for the fall semester and December 31 for the spring semester would cancel room and board charges. Withdrawals during the first two weeks of class will be charged 10% and 20% re-spectively or actual usage, whichever is greater.

Administrative fee: In addition to the above charges, the College will assess an administrative fee equal to 5% of the original charges or $100, whichever is less.

Withdrawn Students (Not First Time RIC Students): All students within this category shall be entitled to a refund of tuition based upon their official date of withdrawal, computed as follows:

Week 1 & 2 3 & 4 5-8 9-16

Refund 100% 50% 25% None

Fees are nonrefundable after the first two weeks of class.

Room and Board Charges: Withdrawal prior to the July 15/December 31 dates would cancel these charges. Otherwise the room contract would be terminated at the end of the semester from which a room contract has been entered into. Pro-ration of these room charges could occur if the room is occupied by an-other student prior to the close of the semester. Board charges will be assessed based on fixed costs plus actual meal usage.

Examples of the application of these policies are available at the Bursar’s Office. For further information on the College’s refund policy, call the Bursar’s Office at 456-8130.

SUMMER SESSIONS Enrolled Students: Students have a one-week Add/Drop period in which to adjust their schedules each summer session. A one hundred percent (100%) refund of tuition and fees is granted for courses dropped during this period. Drops after this period will not be eligible for a refund of tuition or fees. Withdrawn Students: Students who officially withdraw from all classes for a summer session shall be entitled to a refund of tuition based upon their official date of withdrawal, computed as follows: Week 1 2 3 4 through 6 Refund: 100% 50% 25% None Fees are nonrefundable after the first week of class.

Withdrawal from College Students who are officially registered and find that they are unable to finish the semester should contact the Office of Student Life. An official withdrawal during the first two weeks of the semester (fall and spring) will result in a refund of tuition and fees. After the first two weeks see Refund Policy. An official withdrawal

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through the last drop date (published on the academic calendar) will result in grades of W (meaning with-drawal with permission-no credit, no grade points). Withdrawal from the eleventh week through the last day of classes requires permission of the academic dean or all instructors and the Student Life Office. Grades of "W" will result. Normally, permission is granted for extenuating circumstances.

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STUDENT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBIL IT IES

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College Judicial Organization

General Principles

Rhode Island College is an academic community, dedicated to the advancement of learning. As such, it has a special purpose and only those activities, which are reasonably related to the achievement of that purpose are proper. The members of this community freely associate themselves with it, and in doing so, affirm their commitment to a philosophy of mutual tolerance and respect. Any community requires some rules in the interest of maintaining order and guaranteeing the broadest range of freedom to each member of it. These rules reasonably limit some activities and certain behavior, which is harmful to the special purpose of an academic community. Any student or student organization so accused is guaranteed a speedy and fair hear-ing and comparability and fairness in procedures and processes is assured to all parties and to the College community.

The Council of Rhode Island College created the Board of College Discipline, composed of students, faculty and administration. It has authority to establish, publish and implement procedures for adjudicating alleged misconduct by students. It is further authorized to hear and adjudicate charges against individual students and student organizations. It has original jurisdiction for all cases but is permitted to delegate responsibility to other persons and bodies. In fact, most cases will be heard by others under the delegation and the Board will serve as the final campus appeal Board, subject only to the legal authority of the president. Details re-garding the composition and authority can be found in Article IX of the Charter of the Council of Rhode Is-land College in the College Handbook.

Matters coming before the Board will concern campus conduct, but students must recognize that member-ship in the campus community carries no exemption from the laws and standards of behavior of the city, state and national government. As such, students who engage in unlawful activity on the campus may also face action by the law enforcement agencies of Rhode Island. Off-campus activity will not normally be no-ticed by the College, but when such conduct imperils the integrity and values of the academic community, it may also result in disciplinary action by the College.

The Board may amend this statement, as it deems necessary and proper.

Specific Procedures

A. Jurisdiction

1. The Board of College Discipline has original jurisdiction in cases of alleged student violation of academic and disciplinary rules and standards as detailed in Article XVII of the By-Laws to the Charter of the Council of Rhode Island College and in the section of the Student Handbook entitled Academic Policies.

2. The Board retains original jurisdiction over cases of plagiarism and other instances of academic dishonesty, subject to the provisions of section B3 of Article XVII.

3. The Board delegates to the Office of the Associate Dean of Student Life original jurisdiction over cases of nonacademic violations coming under “College Regulations Governing Students.”

4. The Board has appellate jurisdiction over appeals arising out of decisions of the Office of the Associate Dean of Student Life.

5. The Board has the right of certiorari and certification.

6. The Board shall serve as the final appellate body, subject only to the legal authority of the President of the College.

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B. Notice of Charges, Scheduling, and Notice of Hearing

1. Action before the Board is commenced by the filing of a charge against a person with the chair of the Board.

2. Charges shall be brought to the Board for cases coming under section A2 by a member of the college community.

3. Notification of charge and hearing brought under section A2 shall be made on Notification of Charge and Notification of Hearing forms to be provided by the Board.

4. The accused shall receive written notice of the charge against him/her with proper citation of the misconduct alleged to have occurred and allowable sanctions.

5. The chair shall arrive at a reasonable and convenient date, time and place for the hearing. The chair shall make such other arrangements for scheduling as are required.

6. The accused will be given reasonable notice of the hearing of his/her case, not less than five (5) school days. Said notice shall be in writing, shall specify the date, time and place it is to be held, and shall be delivered to the accused by mail or in person.

C. Availability of Information

1. The accused, the accuser and members of the Board shall be entitled to request and receive from the chair information in possession of the College, whenever acquired, which will be adduced by the Board at the hearing. The aforementioned shall also be entitled to any other confidential or nonconfidential information in the possession of the College as the chair finds to be relevant and necessary for a fair and just hearing.

2. The notice of charge sent by the chair to the accused shall inform him/her that he/she is entitled to request and receive the aforementioned information, and if wishing to obtain it in advance of the hearing, must make the necessary arrangements with the chair.

D. Hearing Procedures

1. Members shall disqualify themselves if they believe such disqualification would serve the interests of a just and fair hearing.

2. The hearing shall be in private, with only the accused, accuser, witnesses and members of the Board present.

3. The Board shall not be required to follow formal court procedures of judicial rules of evidence.

4. A tape recording of the hearing shall be made and kept, the cost of same being born by the College. Unless both parties agree to its necessity, no typed record shall be made.

5. The accused and accuser shall have the aid of the college administration and the board, when needed, in securing the attendance of witnesses and in obtaining information necessary to support or answer charges in accordance with sections C1 and C2.

6. Except as provided in section D7, the parties shall have the opportunity to be confronted at the hearing by all witnesses.

7. When it is impossible to secure the attendance of witnesses at a hearing, the statement which is to be introduced at the hearing shall be reduced to writing, signed by the absent witnesses, witnessed by the chair, and introduced as admissible evidence in the hearing.

8. No witness shall be permitted to testify unless prior to his/her testimony he/she agrees to submit to cross examination.

9. The hearing shall proceed as a. Presentation by accuser of evidence and/or witnesses in support of the statement of charges b. The accused’s evidence and/or witnesses in answer;

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c. The rebuttal evidence and/or witnesses; d. The accused’s rebuttal evidence and/or witnesses; e. Closing arguments.

10 The accused is entitled to be present throughout the hearing. One may elect not to testify or not to appear, but failure to testify and/or appear implies acceptance of the decision of the Board.

11 The accused has the right to be accompanied and advised by a counselor of his/her choice. Counsel may not address the Board, deliver statements or question witnesses.

12 Members of the Board shall be entitled to question accused, accuser and witnesses, and to make such motions and objections as are held by the chair to be in order.

E. Contempt

1. Any person who in the presence of the Board during a hearing exhibits contemptuous, boisterous, disorderly or violent conduct, tending to impair or to interrupt the due course of a hearing, may be held in contempt, sanctioned therefore, and/or ejected from the hearing with the aid of campus police.

2. Any sanction which may be imposed for the violation of expressing of opinions in the section of the Student Handbook entitled Academic Policies, may be imposed for contempt.

3. The adjudication of contempt shall be made by the chair, alone and summarily. Thereupon the hearing shall be recessed and the entire Board decide in executive session whether or not the chair’s adjudication shall be upheld, and if so, what sanction shall be imposed.

F. Decision of the Board of College Discipline

1. A decision that a violation has been committed requires a majority vote of the members present, provide there is a quorum.

2. The decision shall be reached in executive session.

3. The Board’s decision shall be based upon evidence received at the hearing only. Failure of the accuser to adequately document the charges may lead to dismissal of the case or of individual charges.

4. Sanctions to be imposed, if any, shall be in accordance with section H.

5. Written copies of the decisions shall be delivered to the accused by registered mail or in person, to the accuser, and to other genuinely interested parties.

6. Genuinely interested parties engaged in implementing decisions of the board shall inform it in writing once said decisions have been implemented.

G. Appeals

1. Appeals may be made of decisions rendered on cases coming under section A3, by filing same within five (5) school days following receipt of the decision of the lower hearing body with the chair of the Board.

2. The appeal shall be in writing and shall specify the grounds upon which the appeal is made. Grounds are a. Discovery of evidence not reasonably ascertainable or available at the time of the original hearing; b. Violation of procedural due process and/or protections by the lower hearing body; c. Manifest injustice or undue hardship in the decision of the lower hearing body.

3. The Board may request the lower hearing body or other appropriate agency to file a written answer to the appeal. A copy of such answer shall be delivered to the appellant who shall be given a reasonable time to file a written reply with the body.

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4. The Board may elect to dispose of the appeal in any of the following ways, depending on the amount of merit, if any, found therein: a. Accept the decision of the lower hearing body and dismiss the appeal without hearing or comment; b. Return the case to the lower hearing body for a rehearing; c. Order a formal hearing on the appeal in accordance with applicable sections of this code; d. Reverse the decision of the lower hearing body and dismiss the case without comment; e. Accept the decision of the lower hearing body but reduce the sanctions imposed.

5. The Board may order a rehearing of any case upon discovery of evidence not reasonably ascertainable or available at the time of the original hearing.

6. Appeals must be heard on decisions rendered on cases coming under section A2.

H. Sanctions

1. Warning It is notification to the student that continuation or repetition of specified conduct may be cause for other disciplinary action. It shall be entered and remain on the student’s record until he/she leaves the College and shall then be expunged.

2. Censure It is written admonition which may include a reasonable requirement for additional labor in keeping with the offense committed. It shall be entered and remains on the student’s record until he/she leaves the College and shall then be expunged.

3. Restriction It is exclusion from participation in privileges or extracurricular college activities as set forth in the notice for a specified period of time. Exclusion may include denial of use of certain college facilities (e.g., right to live in residence hall, right to borrow library books). If a student, while under restriction, violates any of the terms set forth in the notice of restriction as determined after a hearing, he/she shall be subject to further discipline in the form of social probation, academic probation, suspension or expulsion.

4. Social Probation It is exclusion from participation in some or all privileges or extracurricular college activities, except for attendance in classes in which officially enrolled, for a specified period of time. If a student, while on social probation, violates any of the terms set forth in the notice of social probation as determined after a hearing, he/she shall be subject to further discipline in the form of academic probation, suspension or expulsion.

5. Academic Probation It is placing of the student in official jeopardy for commission of an act of academic dishonesty. If a student, while on academic probation, violates any of the terms set forth in the notice of academic probation as determined after a hearing, he/she shall be subject to further discipline in the form of suspension or expulsion.

6. Suspension It is forced withdrawal from the College for a specified period of time, including exclusion from classes, termination of student status and all related privileges and activities, and exclusion from the campus if set forth in the notice of suspension. If a student, while suspended, violates any of the terms set forth in the notice of suspension as determined after a hearing, he/she shall be subject to further discipline in the form of expulsion.

7. Expulsion It is permanent separation from the College.

8. Restitution It is compensation made for damage to, loss of, or misuse of any item of property belonging to the

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College or to a member of the college community. It may be imposed in conjunction with other sanctions.

Additional Rules and Amendments

1. The status of a student shall not be altered in any way pending action on charges by the Board or a lower hearing body or pending expiration of appeal periods, unless the Vice President of Student Affairs or the President of the College determine it required for compelling reasons. Notice of alteration in any way shall be given to the board in writing with the reasons for it.

2. The Board may review such procedures as may be adopted by the Office of the Associate Dean of Student Life to carry out the delegation of responsibility under section A3.

3. Robert’s Rules of Order, Revised, shall serve as the manual of procedure in situations not otherwise provided for by this code.

4. The Board may amend these procedures in part or in whole from time to time at it may deem necessary.

Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 Rhode Island College maintains students’ records to support its educational and service programs. Its poli-cies and procedures governing the utilization and maintenance of such records are in accordance with state and federal laws.

An education record is defined as those records, files, documents and other materials directly related to a currently or previously enrolled student, which are maintained by the College or one of its agents. Education records include the transcript maintained by the Records Office, academic advisement materials maintained by a faculty advisor, and certain materials maintained by the Office of Student Financial Aid and the Career Development Center.

A student has the right of access to his/her educational records, including the right to secure copies of mate-rials at cost or without charge, in accordance with procedures established by the office having custody of the records. A student may waive this right of access to confidential letters of recommendation in connection with job placement and receipt of awards. Services may not be withheld or prejudice result from a student’s decision not to execute a waiver. If the student signs a waiver, he/she is entitled to request a list of persons making confidential recommendations or statements.

Access to education records in accordance with this policy will be granted upon the request of a student subject to the procedures established by individual offices. Access will be granted not later than 45 days from the date of the request. Education records will be reviewed with the student by a member of the profes-sional staff.

Medical, psychiatric, and counseling records may be reviewed on behalf of a student by a qualified physician or other professional of the student’s choice.

The right of access does not pertain to education records maintained by an individual faculty or professional staff members as memory aids; records maintained by the campus security office; records maintained in connection with a student’s status as a College employee; medical, psychiatric and counseling records; con-fidential letters and statements provided prior to January 1, 1975; financial records of a student’s parent(s) or guardian(s).

Release of information from a student’s education record normally requires a written request over the signa-ture of the student specifying the individual to whom the information is to be released and the nature of the information to be made available. The information released will contain a clear statement indicating that the

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recipient has the responsibility for using the information in accordance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974.

Permission of the student is not required for:

1. Members of the faculty and professional staff in connection with their duties at Rhode Island College (except security officers);

2. Parents of legally dependent students;

3. Officers and organizations authorized by state and federal statutes, such as the Educational Testing Service (ETS) and the Department of Education which require student data to evaluate and monitor services and programs affecting students at Rhode Island College;

4. Emergency situations where a release is necessary for the protection of the health and safety of the individual student or others;

5. Situations governed by a judicial order, and/or lawfully issued subpoena.

6. Records of certain disciplinary sanctions, which may be shared with the complainant and/or the student’s parent or guardian.

The following information from the education record of a student currently or previously enrolled is consid-ered to be directory or public information; name, address, telephone number, class, field of study, dates of attendance, height and weight for members of the athletic teams.

A student may cause the address and/or telephone listing to be removed from the directory or public infor-mation category by so informing the Records Office in writing.

A log must be maintained in each student record to document the use of that record by individuals other than members of the faculty and professional staff at Rhode Island College. The log must indicate the date of the request, the individual or organization using the record and the purpose for which it was used.

A student is entitled to challenge the contents and accuracy (but not the qualitative and subjective aspects such as a grade) of his/her education record, and may insert a written explanation. To do so, a statement of objections and a request for a hearing must be filed in writing by the student with the supervisor of the office maintaining the record. If the matter is not resolved at that level, the student has the right to appeal succes-sively to the next level of supervision through the appropriate Vice President and President of Rhode Island College.

Maintenance of Disciplinary Records The Office of Student Life shall maintain official disciplinary records of Rhode Island College students. Such records shall be maintained for at least seven years after the date of the incident that led to the initiation of disciplinary action. Disciplinary records are confidential but shall be made available to such hearing boards and College personnel as allowed by law, or in response to a subpoena by a court of law. Students may arrange to review their own disciplinary record by contacting the Associate Dean for Student Life.

Student Bill of Rights The Rhode Island College Student Bill of Rights contains 13 articles dealing with your rights and responsi-bilities. They include: a. Article I: Freedom of expression and association b. Article II: Freedom of communication c. Article III: Freedom from discrimination d. Article IV: Student participation in campus governance e. Article V: Notice of rules f. Article VI: Freedom from disciplinary action without due process

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g. Article VII: Violation of law and College discipline h. Article VIII: Privacy i. Article IX: Freedom from improper disclosure j. Article X: Freedom in the classroom k. Article XI: Protest l. Article XII: Amendments m. Article XIII: Ratification

If you would like a copy, please contact your Student Community Government Office in the Student Union, Room 200.

Student Conduct Rules governing the conduct of students while on the campus or when representing the College were estab-lished by the Committee on Student Regulations (presently the Committee on Student Life), a committee of the Council of Rhode Island College. Actions of this group, composed of representatives of the student body, faculty and administration, are made within the guidelines established by the council and are subject to the approval of the President. Details regarding the composition, authority and procedures of the commit-tee are to be found in the College Handbook.

General Principles Rhode Island College recognizes its obligation to provide each student who enrolls with a maximum amount of freedom for self-development in accordance with the unique objectives and programs of the College. In a similar fashion, each student is obligated to conduct his/her affairs without infringement on the rights of other members of the College community and without interference with the program of the College. In short, all members of the campus community share a responsibility for maintaining and enhancing an environment where the actions of all are guided by mutual respect, high standards of integrity, and reason. Reasonable guidelines of conduct are essential for maintenance of optimal conditions for student develop-ment. Alleged violation of the rules are adjudicated by the Board of College Discipline or its agent. Procedural safeguards insure fair play. A student who desires clarification of College policies or has a grievance of College policies or procedures should confer with the staff member primarily involved. If the outcome at the first level is not satisfactory to the student the student should then bring the matter to the next level of supervision, normally, the director of the service. Most concerns can be solved at this level. If the outcome with the supervisor is not satisfactory, the student may pursue the matter with the appropriate college committee, or in the absence of a committee, with the appropriate vice president. The final procedure is to request a review by the President of the College. Information regarding academic grievances may be found in this handbook in the section titled College Policies and Procedures. Honesty

The Rhode Island College community expects all of its members to maintain the highest standards of integ-rity. Dishonesty in the classroom (e.g., plagiarism or cheating) or in the conduct of one’s affairs on the cam-pus (e.g., stealing or falsification of records) is cause for disciplinary action. A judgment of guilty subjects the student to sanctions up to and including expulsion. Expressions of Opinions

All members of the college community are encouraged to express their opinions. It is expected that such expressions, including debate, picketing or demonstration, will respect the rights of others. Willful obstruction of college activities (e.g., classes, lectures, meetings or the work of an office), or threats to the safety of per-son or property are cause for disciplinary action. A judgment of guilty subjects the student to sanctions up to and including expulsion.

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Lawful Activity

The College is not, and cannot be, a sanctuary. Its members are governed by civil law and specifically the laws of the State of Rhode Island. Illegal activity by students, whether on or off campus, subjects the individ-ual to prosecution by civil authorities. In addition, the student is subject to disciplinary action by the College when its special interests (e.g., the health and safety of its members, college property, and its educational programs) are jeopardized. Students found guilty of illegal activity which poses a threat to the college community are subject to sanc-tions up to and including expulsion. Patterns of Behavior

Education requires that individuals learn from experience. Consequently, the College has a deep concern when a student’s pattern of behavior causes him/her to be in repeated violation of the rules which govern the college community. Specifically, repeated misconduct calls into question the individual’s eligibility to continue as a student at Rhode Island College. Students found guilty of repeated infractions are subject to sanctions up to and including expulsion. Dangerous or Deadly Weapons or Devices

Possession or use of firearms, knives, explosives, incendiary, or other dangerous or deadly devices on the campus is prohibited. Students found guilty of a violation are subject to sanctions up to and including expulsion. Gambling

Gambling is prohibited on the campus. Students found guilty of a violation are subject to sanctions up to and including expulsion. Compliance with Lawful Authority

Students are expected to identify themselves upon request of College officers (e.g., security, deans) and comply promptly with the instructions of such officers acting in the performance of their responsibilities to the College community. Disagreements regarding interpretations of a situation or a rule can be resolved at a later date. Failure to comply with the instructions of an officer of the College subjects the student to disciplinary sanc-tions up to and including expulsion. Motor Vehicle

The Committee on Student Life has delegated authority (subject to review) for motor vehicle regulations governing students to the Parking Committee, which enacts and publishes regulations governing the use of motor vehicles on campus. Violators of motor vehicles regulations are subject to sanctions up to and includ-ing suspension. For details, see Rhode Island College Traffic and Parking Regulations, published and dis-tributed each year. Animals

The health and safety of members of the academic community requires that animals be prohibited in hous-ing and dining areas and that their regular presence elsewhere on the campus requires authorization through the Student Life Office.

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Financial Obligations

Students are expected to make adequate arrangements for meeting their financial obligations to the College (e.g., tuition, damage, charges, fines). Failure to do so is cause for cancellation of enrollment, denial of en-rollment or the placement of a “hold” on the student’s record (preventing the issuance of grade report or transcript) by administrative action. Appeals are adjudicated by the Board of College Discipline. Alcohol/Drug Policy

Possession, consumption, and/or provision of alcohol or illegal drugs by anyone on the Rhode Island Col-lege campus is prohibited. This policy applies to all campus facilities including residence halls and at all ac-tivities and events presented on campus by a college sponsored or a non-sponsored host. Exceptions to this policy for alcohol use by those of legal age are made on a special request basis through the Office of Stu-dent Activities and/or the Office of Scheduling. Exceptions may be granted when alcohol is an incidental addition to a meal (i.e., a champagne toast at a reception), and/or when an event is planned and intended for faculty, staff, administration and guests. At all such scheduled events, it is required that nonalcoholic beverages also be served. No mention of alcohol is to be included in any publicity or promotion of said events. All individuals and organizations requesting the provision for sale and service of alcoholic beverages are required to apply for the appropriate valid license. Rhode Island College adopted this policy in 1985 and is committed to maintaining and supporting responsi-ble behavior and attitudes with regard to alcohol and illegal drugs by all members of the college community and their guests.

Students who violate the aforementioned policies regarding alcohol or illegal drugs are subject to the gen-eral principles of the college judicial process through the Board of College Discipline and/or the Associate Dean for Student Life. Possible sanctions range from removal of attendance privileges at college events to institutional expulsion. In addition, members of the college community who violate the existing laws of the State of Rhode Island pertaining to alcohol possession and consumption or the use and abuse of illegal drugs may risk prosecution by civil authorities. Residence Hall Visitation, Escort & Overnight Guest Policies Intervisitation The residence halls at Rhode Island College allow 24-hour visitation. Hall visitation policies are established for the visiting of non-residents of that residence hall, keeping these considerations in mind:

A. Everyone’s rights should be remembered.

B.The living environment must remain safe and secure for all residents.

C.Residents are responsible and accountable for their actions and behavior as well as those of their guests.

D.Students must abide by college policies as well as State and Federal laws.

E.Violation of a college policy will result in administrative actions.

F.Violation of a State or Federal law will result in administrative actions along with possible civil prosecution.

Escort Policy Every visitor to a residence hall must be escorted at all times. This applies to residents of other halls as well as non-residents. The only exceptions to this rule are Hall Directors, Resident Assistants, and designated college staff. If a non-resident is found unescorted inside the building or courtyard by a staff member, that person will be stopped and confronted. If the person that they are visiting has knowledge of his/her pres-ence in the building, the resident, the resident will be given an Escort Warning. If a resident from

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another hall is found alone in the building, he/she will receive a warning, as well as the resident that the per-son was visiting, if the resident has knowledge of the visitor’s presence and has not escorted this visitor. Residents are responsible for the actions of their guests. All guests, including those who live on-campus in another residence hall, will be required to be signed-in at the Front Desk of the residence hall that they are visiting (with the exception off Willard Hall) between the hours of 7:00 PM and 2:00 AM. Proper Identification is required, such as school ID, driver license, state ID. It is required to be signed-in to gain entrance into the residence halls. Guests Overnight Guests must comply with all residence hall and college policies and regulations and hosts are re-sponsible for their guests’ behavior at all times. A resident’s privilege to have a guest in the room/suite may not interfere with a roommate/suitemate’s right to privacy, sleep and quiet study space. Guests of residence hall students may stay overnight in the resi-dence halls only two (2) nights within a seven-day period and only with the consent of the others sharing the room/suite. In addition, guests are prohibited from sleeping in any suite area. Use of an opposite sex bath-room is strictly prohibited for all opposite sex guests. Violation of this policy may result in administrative action. It is expected that overnight guests be of an age where they can exit the residence hall in case of an emergency without the need of supervision (such as fire alarm evacuation). Sales and Solicitation of Students Any person desiring to sell any products or services on the campus must have written permission from the Dean of Students, the Director of the Campus Center or his/her designee. Credit card marketing is one form of solicitation that does not advance the mission of the institution and, therefore, is prohibited.

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RHODE ISLAND SIGHTS

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Rhode Island Cities Providence One of the extra benefits of Rhode Island College is the many riches of Providence itself. This charming city offers a sam-pling of pre-revolutionary architecture found on Providence’s East Side. Historic cobblestoned Benefit Street offers a glimpse into the past where the glow of gas lanterns is reflected on stately Colonial homes. America’s first Baptist Church, founded by Roger Williams and built in 1775, is on nearby North Main Street. In downtown Providence there is the Arcade Building, a three story Greek Revival glass-roofed shopping center, America’s first shopping mall which still serves as a lively commercial center. Nearby Roger Williams Park houses a planetarium, Museum of Natural History, and the Roger Williams Park Zoo. A walk through Rhode Island’s beautiful State House is well worth the trip. Providence offers a wide variety of excellent restaurants and ethnic shops. Federal Hill is famous for its Italian cuisine and ethnic flair.

Newport Newport remains one of America’s most beautiful seaports. It is famous for lavish mansions on the Cliff Walk, many of which can be visited by the public on tour. Newport hosts a large artistic and boating community, so there are often inter-esting events taking place throughout the year.

Bristol Colt State Park on Route 114 includes Coggeshall Farm, a 18th century working farm restoration project featuring working farm gardens, craft demonstrations, and carriage rides.

Pawtucket Pawtucket Public Library is one of this country’s finest examples of Greek Revival Architecture. Its main doorway is an exact copy of the Erechtheum in Athens. Also, in Pawtucket is the Slater Mill Historic Site, which pays tribute to the Old Slater Mill founded there in 1773. Throughout the state, there are hundreds of other areas of interest. Beautiful beaches on Narragansett Bay are a sure lure on warm spring and summer days. State parks offer opportunities to find peaceful beauty in the Ocean State.

Museums Rhode Island’s museums range from the tiny Fireman’s Memorial in Wickford to the majestic Museum of Art at the Rhode Island School of Design.

Rhode Island School of Design Museum of Art Providence (454-6500) www.risd.edu This nationally acclaimed museum houses many artistic treasures. The RISD museum is open Tuesday-Sunday from 10:00 am – 5:00 pm; third Thursday monthly until 9:00 pm. Members, free; adults, $6; senior citizens (62+), $5; youths (ages 5-18), $2; children under 5, free; college students (with valid ID), $3. The Museum is FREE every Sunday from 10:00AM–1:00PM, every third Thursday of the month from 5:00PM-9:00pm, every Friday from 12:00-1:30PM, and the last Saturday of every month from 10:00AM-5:00PM. Looking for an unusual gift? Try the Art Museum’s Gift Shop.

Bristol Art Museum Bristol (253-8000)

Haffenreffer Museum of Anthropology Bristol (253-8388) This houses the Brown University collection of Indian, Eskimo, and South American plus Aboriginal art and artifacts.

International Tennis Hall of Fame and Museum Newport (846-4567) Visit this Victorian-era “top of the line” tennis facility and museum which is also the setting for national tennis tournaments each summer.

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Children’s Museum Providence (273-5437) This museum, designed for children aged 1 to 12, is a touch and play “hands on” museum... “fun” for children and their adult escorts as well.

Museum of Natural History and Planetarium Providence (941-5640)

Theatre and Performing Arts In addition to Rhode Island College’s own theatre performances, excellent artistic performances are avail-able throughout Rhode Island. Listed below is but a sample of local performing arts offerings.

Looking Glass Theatre Providence (781-1567)

Providence Civic Center Providence (331-6700)

Providence Performing Arts Center Providence (421-2787)

Rhode Island Feminist Theatre Providence (273-8654)

Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra Providence (831-3123)

Rhode Island Shakespeare Company Providence (831-6662)

Trinity Repertory Company Providence (351-4242)

Young People’s Symphony of Rhode Island Providence (421-0460)

Colleges Nearby Rhode Island College is conveniently located within reach of several other institutions of higher education in the state. These include: Brown University; Bryant College; Community College of Rhode Island; Johnson and Wales University; New England Institute of Technology; Providence College; Rhode Island School of Design; Roger Williams University; Salve Regina University, and the University of Rhode Island.

Getting from Here to There Providence is well served by public transportation via road, rail, and air.

Bus Services to and from the College The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) runs early morning and mid-afternoon buses from downtown Provi-dence to Roberts Hall on campus. Daily schedules are posted in the Records Office of Roberts Hall. Further information about bus routes serving the Providence area is available from the Public Transit Authority at 781-9400.

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Bus Services out of Providence Several bus companies provide service from Providence to hundreds of cities throughout the United States. Buses run hourly from Providence to Boston and frequently throughout the day to New York City. Take advantage of these major cities! For schedule information, call 751-8800.

Train Service Amtrak services Providence and provides transportation to destinations throughout the U.S. For scheduling information, call 1-800-USA-RAIL.

Air Travel T. F. Green Airport in nearby Warwick is the state’s main airport. Flights throughout the day connect you to all parts of the United States. Major airlines flying in and out of Green Airport include: American, Continental, Delta, Southwest, U S Air and United Airlines. Flight information is available by calling the airline of your choice directly.

Ferry Service Looking for a change of pace? Try a trip to Block Island, Martha’s Vineyard or Nantucket. For Block Island Ferry informa-tion, call 849-8660. For information about ferries to Cape Cod and its islands, call 1-508-997-1688. For Narragansett Bay cruise information, call the Bay Queen, 245-1350.

Libraries In addition to Rhode Island College’s James P. Adams Library, there is a wealth of libraries throughout the state, some affiliated with universities, some part of a city or town lending system. Libraries to explore:

Brown University Library System Providence 863-2665

Claiborne Pell Marine Science Library Narragansett 874-6161

Providence Athenaeum Providence 421-6970

Providence Public Library Providence 455-8000

Rhode Island Historical Society Library Providence 331-8575

Rhode Island School of Design Library Providence 454-6100

University of Rhode Island Library System Kingston 874-2672

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Appendix A Sexual Assault Protocol

College Statement

Rhode Island College seeks to maintain a safe, secure environment that supports the mission of the College and is free from coercion and exploitation. Rhode Island College does not tolerate any form of sexual as-sault or interpersonal violence. These behaviors include, but are not limited to, forced sexual contact, forced sexual intercourse or rape and physical abuse. These acts not only violate College policy but can also vio-late the criminal and civil laws of the federal government and the state of Rhode Island.

Although sexual assault is considered a part of the definition of sexual harassment and thus falls under the College’s policy on sexual harassment, the victims of sexual assault have a variety of needs that are not met under the sexual harassment policy. Therefore, the College has instituted a protocol to be utilized specifi-cally for victims of sexual assault as defined below. Students who have been sexually assaulted have the option of filing a sexual harassment complaint with the Affirmative Action Office.

Legal Definition of Sexual Assault

Sexual Assault is a felony crime in Rhode Island and is punishable by imprisonment of up to 15 years. State law defines sexual assault in three degrees:

First Degree Sexual Assault, also known as rape, has two major components:

1. any forced, coerced penetration of the vagina, anus or mouth by any part of another’s body or an object; and,

2. legally, lack of consent does not necessarily require physical resistance or verbal refusal. For in-stance, someone who is asleep or very drunk is, by definition of the law, unable to give consent.

Second Degree Sexual Assault is non-consenting sexual contact with another person. This includes any forced or coerced contact with a person’s genital area, inner thigh, buttocks or the breast of a female.

Third Degree Sexual Assault is sexual penetration by a person 18 years or older of a person over 14 years of age but under the age of consent, 16 years.

The definition of other related crimes can be accessed at the Office of Security and Safety website (www.ric.edu/newric/administration/security.html)

Other definitions

Consent – is freely given agreement. Agreement implies that an individual can choose between at least two options-YES or NO-without threat of harm. Giving in is NOT consent; it is often a survival strategy.

Sexual Assault- is a continuum of criminal and wrongful acts that include ALL LEVELS of nonconsensual sexual contact, including when one is unconscious, intoxicated or otherwise unable to give consent. Sexual assault describes a full range of forced (coerced, manipulated, unwanted) touching, directly or through cloth-ing, or kissing as well as forced sexual intercourse.

Rape-Forced Sexual Intercourse – is a form of sexual assault wherein any coerced, manipulated or un-wanted penetration (oral, anal, vaginal) occurs against one’s will and without one’s consent, including when one is unconscious, intoxicated, or otherwise unable to give consent. Penetration, however slight, is suffi-cient; emission of semen is not required. Penetration can be by a penis, finger(s), or object(s).

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Date/Acquaintance Rape – is committed by someone known to the victim (boyfriend, girlfriend, casual friend, classmate or casual acquaintance). This form of sexual assault is as much a serious crime as stranger rape. Victims of date/acquaintance rape are often involved in situations where they trust their date/acquaintance not to be an assailant.

Alcohol/Drug Impairment – is a state in which a person is physically or mentally diminished, relaxed or otherwise affected in an injurious manner as a result of consumption of alcohol and/or drugs. Diminished capacity includes, but is not limited to, a reduced sense of reason or responsibility for one’s actions, the lim-ited ability to give consent for one’s actions, and impairment in previously skilled areas of judgment.

Sexual Harassment – refer to the Rhode Island College Sexual Harassment Policy listed in the student handbook.

College Resources Available for a Victim of Sexual Assault

The following people and offices are available to help and support you if you have been sexually assaulted:

Affirmative Action 456-8218 Roberts 314

* Counseling Center 456-8094 Craig-Lee 130

Office of Student Life 456-8061 Craig-Lee 127

Office of Security and Safety 456-8201 Ground Floor, Browne Hall

Office of Residential Life and Housing 456-8240 Ground Floor, Sweet Hall

* Health Services 456-8055 Ground Floor, Browne Hall

* Campus Ministry 456-8168 Student Union 300

Women’s Center 456-8474 Donovan Dining Center, Room 9

* Sexual Assault and Trauma Resource Center of RI 1-800-494-8100 300 Richmond St., Providence

* Women and Infants Hospital 274-1100 Providence

City of Providence Police Department 272-1111

City of North Providence Police Department 231-4533

* - a report to these offices/resources will be confidential. Only with a student’s consent and at his/her re-quest, will these offices/resources share information that might be able to identify the victim.

Regardless of whether you report the assault, you should always seek counseling and support to help deal with the emotional trauma associated with sexual assault. The long-lasting psychological effects of a sexual assault do not go away if they are ignored. There is a wide range of “normal” responses for victims of sex-ual assault. Many times victims can fluctuate between feeling overwhelmed or out of control and numb or “shut down”. Reactions do not always occur immediately after an assault. There can be a delayed reaction of days, weeks, months or even years. Confidential services are provided by the Counseling Center within the limits of ethics and the law.

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Services for the Accused

The Office of Student Life in Craig-Lee 127 is available for assistance for students who have been accused of sexual assault. The accused has the right to be accompanied and advised by a counselor of their choice at all college disciplinary hearings. Additionally, students who have been accused of sexual assault may wish to contact the Rhode Island Bar or legal clinics in the community.

Options for Victims of Sexual Assault

Services of the Counseling Center, Health Services and the Chaplain’s Office are strictly confiden-tial. Only with a student’s consent and at her/his request, will these offices share information that might be able to identify the victim. It should be noted that a report to the Office of the Vice Presi-dent for Student Affairs/Dean of Students, Office of Security and Safety, the Office of Residential Life and Housing, the Affirmative Action Office, the Office of Student Life, the Women’s Center and the Providence or North Providence Police is considered a formal report and will serve as a complaint to College Authorities. A complaint to these authorities will result in an investigation as required by law and may not guarantee the victim’s confidentiality. The Vice President for Student Affairs/Dean of Students will be notified of the complaint by the victim’s name, the alleged assailant’s name, date, time and location. The Affirmative Action Office will also be notified so that effective monitoring of sexual harassment incidents can take place. A report to these offices does not require a victim to press charges externally. A decision to press charges can be evaluated at a later time. Internally, the College would initiate what it con-siders to be appropriate action to protect the victim at all times.

If anyone is in immediate danger or has been the victim of sexual assault on campus, call the Rhode Island College Office of Security and Safety at 456-8201. If off-campus, contact the local police by dialing 911. The victim should get to a safe place immediately.

To report an incident of sexual assault, the victim may contact the Rhode Island College Office of Security and Safety, a member of the Residential Life Staff (Resident Assistants, Hall Directors, Assistant Director of Residential Life and Housing, Director of Residential Life and Housing ), the Affirmative Action Office, the Women’s Center, the Office of Student Life, the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs/Dean of Students and the Providence or North Providence Police. Please note that a report to these offices is con-sidered a formal report and will serve as a complaint to College authorities. Remember that a complaint to these authorities will result in an investigation as required by law and may not guarantee the victim’s confi-dentiality. Requests for information from the media, concerned students and/or family members will be han-dled according to the policies stated in the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act.

Medical Treatment: It is extremely important for the victim to receive specialized medical treatment and information as soon as possible after a sexual assault. Such care would be best obtained from a specialized off campus facility that has expertise in dealing with the multiple issues of sexual assault. Victims may choose to have any or all of these services:

• Physical Examination and Treatment of Injuries: Victims may have injuries of which they are not aware. A support person or sexual assault advocate may accompany the victim throughout the exam. Exam will include general health questions, questions about the assault, physical examina-tion, including a pelvic exam for women.

• Collection and preservation of medicolegal evidence: Best evidence collection occurs as soon as possible or within at least 72 hours of the assault. This process will be done in conjunction with the physical examination and may include medical documentation, photograph of visible injuries and collection of samples from the victim. Such evidence will be used only if the victim decides to re-port the assault. Evidence collection does not commit the victim to press charges.

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• Evaluation and treatment for the risk of sexually transmitted diseases and possible pregnancy: The healthcare provider will evaluate the victim’s risk for both STD’s and pregnancy and discuss alter-natives available to the victim. Effective treatment depends upon prompt care.

To protect valuable evidence, the victim should not bathe, wash or change clothes before seeking medical attention. The victim should also try not to urinate and if oral contact took place, should not eat, drink liq-uids, smoke or brush teeth. If changing clothes is necessary, clothing worn during the assault should be placed in a paper bag. Medical treatment can be facilitated by contacting the Office of Security and Safety and/or a member of the above groups.

Internal Judicial Process: Reports of sexual assault will be referred to the Affirmative Action Officer. In cases reported where the alleged offender is a student, the Vice President for Student Affairs/Dean of Stu-dents or his/her designee can assist victims in filing an internal complaint for possible disciplinary action. When it is determined that the alleged offender may pose a potential danger to the safety and well being of the College community, the Vice President for Student Affairs/Dean of Students or his/her designee may impose a College restraining order prohibiting the alleged offender from having any contact with the victim. In addition, the Vice President for Student Affairs/Dean of Students or his/her designee may impose on the alleged offender a summary suspension from either the residence hall system or the College, pending final resolution of the matter by the College judicial system. The Vice President for Student Affairs/Dean of Stu-dents or his/her designee can also assist the victim with making adjustments to their academic, residential and social settings. Please refer to the Student Rights and Responsibilities section of the Student Hand-book for specific procedures related to the disciplinary process.

External Judicial Process: If the incident occurred on the Rhode Island College campus, the Office of Se-curity and Safety can assist the victim to file criminal charges against the alleged offender for on campus incidents if she/he so desires. They can also help in obtaining protective restraining orders for domestic violence incidents.

If the incident occurred off campus, the Office of Security and Safety will assist the victim, if she/he so de-sires, in informing the appropriate municipal police department. The mere fact that the police have been informed does not mean the victim must file criminal charges in the matter.

Availability of Victim Advocates: Victim advocates are available 24-hours a day through the Sexual As-sault & Trauma Resource Center of Rhode Island. An advocate can meet the victim at the hospital or police station, inform the victim of options and rights, offer regular assistance on the status of the case and accom-pany the victim throughout criminal and administrative proceedings if the victim chooses to file a complaint.

Notification of the College Community: The College, by law, reserves the right to inform members of the college community of any reported sexual assaults that it deems a credible threat to the campus community. Only the general location, date, time and nature of the assault will be stated while preserving the privacy of the victim.

24-hour hot line for victims/survivors (1-800-494-8100): The Sexual Assault and Trauma Resource Cen-ter of Rhode Island works to reduce the trauma of sexual assault by providing immediate and long-term support to victims of sexual assault and their families and friends.

The center operates a statewide 24-hour hot line. Counselor-advocates provide confidential support, infor-mation and advocacy and are available to accompany victims of sexual assault to the hospital, police station and court.

The center also provides ongoing counseling or appropriate referrals for adults and children. Support groups for sexual assault and incest survivors are available. Counseling services are available on a sliding scale basis.

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INDEX

A Abbreviations of Buildings, Guide to 7 Academic Advisement Information Center 11 Academic Advising 33 Academic Affairs 12 Academic Calendar 4, 5 Academic Deans 33 Academic Development Center 11 Academic Dismissal 33 Academic Freedom 34 Academic Grievances 35 Academic Honesty 35 Academic Probation 33, 36 Academic Standing Committee 36 Academic Support and Information Services, Office of (OASIS) 11 Adding/Dropping Courses 37 Administration & Finance 12 Admission/Enrollment Requirements for Select Programs, Additional 37 Admission, Second Degree Candidate 49 Advising, Academic 33 Affirmative Action Policy 37 AIDS 37 Alcohol/Drug Policy 6 Animals, Policy on 62 Assessment of Prior Learning 38 Attendance 38 Audiovisual Department 19 Auditing Courses 38

B Bannister Gallery 13 Bill of Rights, Student 59 Box Office, Center 15 Buildings 7, 8

C Calendar 4,5 Campus Center 13 Campus Map 8-9 Campus Ministry 14 Campus Police & Safety 17 Campus Store 14 Cancellation of Classes 39 Career Development Center 15 Changing Major 39 Child Care—Cooperative Preschool 16 College Judicial Organization 55-59 CLEP (College Level Examination Program) 39 College Policies and Procedures 32-52 CCRI and URI, Transfer Credits from 51 Community Government, Student 26 Completion of Course Work 41 Compliance with Lawful Authority 62 Continuing Education 16 Counseling Center 17 Courses, Adding/Dropping 37

Credit/No Credit Option 41 Curriculum Resources Center 17

D Deans, Academic 33 Development & College Relations Division 18 Dining Services 15-16 Disability-Related Services 18 Discipline 54 Dismissal, Academic 33 Disturbing, Disruptive & Endangering Behavior 41 Dropping/Adding Courses 37 Drug/Alcohol Policy 62

E Employment Services 27

F Facilities and Services 10-31 Failure of Course 42 Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act 59-60 Financial Aid Services 19, 42-44 Financial Obligations 63 Full-Time Status 44

G Gambling 62 General Education 2000 44 Grades, Incomplete 47 Grading System 45 Graduate Courses, Enrollment 46 Graduation Honors 46 Graduation Requirements 46 Grievances, Academic 35

H Harassment, Sexual 50 Hate Crimes Policy 46 Hazing Policy 46 Health Insurance 27 Health Promotion 19 Health Services, Student 27 Honors Program 47 Honors, Graduation 46 Housing 25

I ID Cards 25 Incomplete Grades 47 Indebtedness to the College 47 Information Services 19-21 Intercollegiate Athletics 21 Interinstitutional Agreements 47 International Students, Office of 21 Internships 22 Intramurals & Recreation 22

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J Judicial Organization, College 55-59

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L Language Laboratory 22 Late Registration 48 Leave of Absence 48 Library 23, 68 Lost and Found 23

M Major, Changing 39 Majors, Student-designed 51 Map of the Campus 8-9 Mathematics Learning Center 11 Mathematics Requirement 39-40 Medical Insurance 48 Motor Vehicles, Policy on 62 Museums 66

N National Student Exchange Program 11 New Student Programs 12 Nursing Resource Laboratory 23 Nutrition Consultant 24

O OASIS (Office of Academic Support and Information Services) 11, 12 Overnight parking 48

P Parking, overnight 48 Performing Arts, Theatre and 15, 69 Physical Science and Chemistry Learning Ctr 24 Plagiarism 35 Police Dept., College 17 Policies and Procedures, College 32-52 Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA) 58-59 Probation, Academic 33,36 Professional Programs (See Admission/Enroll- ment Requirements, Additional) 37

R Re-admission 48 Records Office 24 Recreation 22 Registration 49 Registration, Late 47 Regulations Governing Students, College 54-63 Repeating a Course 49 Reserving Campus Facilities 24 Residential Life and Housing 25 RICard 25

Rhode Island Sights 65-68 Rights and Responsibilities of Students

Receiving Financial Assistance 42-43

S Scheduling Conflicts 49 Second Degree Candidate Admission 49 Sexual Assault 50, 69-72 Sexual Harassment 50 Smoking, Policy on 50 Student Activities 25 Student Affairs 26 Student Bill of Rights 60 Student Community Government 26 Student Conduct 61-64 Student Employment Services 27 Student Health Insurance 27 Student Life 28 Student Rights and Responsibilities 54-64 Student Support Services 28-29 Student-designed Majors 51 Study Abroad/International Studies 29 Summer Sessions 29

T Technology Facilities 30 Telephone Guide 6 Transfer Credits 51 Transfer Credits from CCRI and URI 51 Tuition Refund Policy 51-52 Tutorial Services 12

U Unity Center 30 URI and CCRI, Transfer Credits from 51

V Veterans Educational Assistance 30 Visiting Hour Regulations 62-63

W Weapons or Devices, Dangerous or Deadly 61 Withdrawal from College 52 Women’s Center 31 Writing Center 12 Writing Requirement 40-41