Campus Handbook 2011-12 - Goucher College

Campus Handbook
2011-12
academic year

Goucher College reserves the right to change or cancel policies, regulations, procedures, calendar, fees,
requirements, or other matters, without notice. This handbook is not to be regarded as a contract.

table of contents
From the President. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
ABOUT GOUCHER COLLEGE
Historical Background. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Current Academic Activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
The Goucher Mission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Statement of Community Principles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Diversity Statement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Traditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
FAQS AND QUICK INFO
Academics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Fun/Involvement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Eating on Campus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Commuters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Office of Community Living . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Personal Needs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Lost Items. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Problems/Difficulties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Financial Concerns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
More About Goucher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Campus Hours. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
“Where to Find” Campus Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
ACADEMIC LIFE
Provost’s Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Academic Support Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
The Robert S. Welch Center for Graduate and Professional Studies . . . . 18
International Studies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Post-Baccalaureate Premedical Program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
CAMPUS AND COMMUNITY
Student Clubs and Organizations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Chartered Clubs and Organizations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Student Clubs’ and Organizations’ Advisers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Student Clubs and Organizations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Academic-Related Performing and Visual Arts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Governance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Student Mentors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
The Athenaeum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Pearlstone Student Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Eating on Campus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Alice’s Restaurant. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
The Gopher Hole . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Kosher Dining Hall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Passport Café at Pearlstone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Heubeck Dining Hall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
The Van Coffee Kiosk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Stimson Dining Hall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
President’s Office. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
College Council . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Student Life Division . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Dean of Students Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Career Development Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Physical Education, Recreation, and Athletics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Religious and Spiritual Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Office of Community Living . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Multicultural Student Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Office of Student Engagement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Student Health and Counseling Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Around Town . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Around Towson. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Around Baltimore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Accommodations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Banks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Bowling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Coffee Spots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Community Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Crisis and Resource Center Telephone Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Florists. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Food Service Deliveries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Guides . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Movie Theaters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Newspapers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Pizza Delivery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Radio Stations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Religious Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Restaurants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Shopping. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Television Stations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Theaters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Thrift and Consignment Stores. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Webpages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Shuttle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Taxi Cab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Bus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Light Rail. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Train. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Airplane . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
CAMPUS SERVICES AND INFORMATION
Development and Alumnae/i Affairs Division . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Bookstore. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Communications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Commuter Lockers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
The Jones Commons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Information Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Events, Conferences, and Summer Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Controller’s Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Dining Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Facilities Management Services (FMS). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Information Desk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Public Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
OneCard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Post Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Reprographics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Student Administrative Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Student Payroll . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Vending Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Vending Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

CAMPUS PUBLIC SAFETY
Office of Public Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Relationships with Local Law Enforcement Authorities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Reporting Criminal Activities, Emergencies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Emergency Phones On Campus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Access to Campus Facilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Buildings and Rooms Access Policies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
OneCard Photo Identification Cards and College-Issued Keys . . . . . . . . . 65
OneCard and College-Issued Key Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
After-Hours Building Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Lock Outs: Residential. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Lock Outs: Nonresidential . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Medical Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Medical Transports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Escorts: On Campus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Bicycle Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
College Vehicle Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Traffic. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Violations and Citation Fines. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Parking Citation Appeals Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Boot/Vehicle Immobilization Towing Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Lost and Found Property . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Prohibited Practice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
The Community’s Responsibility for Campus Safety. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Personal Safety Tips. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Property Security Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Crime Prevention Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Emergency Response, Evacuation, and Notification Procedures . . . . . . . 75
Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drugs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Firearms and Other Dangerous Weapons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Information Concerning Registered Sex Offenders in Maryland . . . . . . . 79
Crime Statistics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
2010 Annual Fire Safety Report on Student Housing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
CAMPUS POLICIES
SGA Constitution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Advertising Policy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Administrative Action . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Student Records and FERPA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Academic Honor Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Guidelines for Withdrawal and Leave of Absence. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Guidelines for Classroom Behavior and
Procedures for Expulsion From Class. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Code of Conduct . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Student Grievance Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Parent/Guardian Notification Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Nondiscrimination Notice. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Nondiscrimination Policy and Grievance Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
AIDS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Sexual Misconduct Policy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Goucher College Computer Use Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
Goucher College Wireless Access Policy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
Disabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
General Residential Policies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
Inclement Weather Procedures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
Pet Policy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Recycling. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drugs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
Veterans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
Use of Goucher’s Name and Trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187

FROM THE PRESIDENT
Dear Students:
I warmly welcome you all to the 2011-12 academic year at Goucher College. As always, we
are set to have a remarkably productive and exciting year on campus, so get ready to expand
your mind, enlarge your perspective, and engage the world. Whether in the classroom,
in our campus community, or out in the world, opportunities will abound for you to
learn, think, grow, get involved, and give back to others.
You’ll find that all of these opportunities share one common underpinning: Goucher’s rigorous
academic program. Each of our departments emphasizes interdisciplinary learning,
global awareness, and hands-on experience. And our outstanding professors are
there to challenge and support you as you stretch your boundaries academically and put
your learning into action in our local community and beyond.
To build the strongest physical foundation for our bold and unique curriculum, we will be
moving forward this year with creating the Academic Center at Julia Rogers, as a complement
to our two-year-old Athenaeum. This exiting revitalization of a beloved campus
landmark will open opportunities for more students to partner with faculty on groundbreaking
research projects, increase the number of active-learning classrooms, provide
technologically state-of-the-art workstations, afford much-needed faculty offices for oneon-one
consultation and advising, and present new options for gatherings and presentations
to facilitate sharing ideas and building community ties.
Growth, change, and expanded opportunities are constants at Goucher.
We hope you will make the most of your time as members of our Goucher community. I
can promise that during your time here, your interests, abilities, and viewpoints will be
transformed. You’ll be set to go anywhere in the world and to act as an innovator, a creator,
and a catalyst for all matter of important change. Good luck with this leg of that
journey.
Sincerely,
Sanford J. Ungar
President
From the President 1

section 1: about goucher college

HISTORICAL BACKGROUND
Any visitor to Goucher College immediately perceives that this
is not an average college campus. Despite being a mere eight
miles from bustling downtown Baltimore, Goucher’s elegant
stone-gate entrance gives way to a beautiful wooded enclave,
complete with a tranquil pond, wandering geese, well-landscaped
grounds, and numerous hiking trails. This is a place that
nourishes the mind, body, and soul. In his book Colleges That
Change Lives, education expert Loren Pope described Goucher
as “one of the best kept secrets of the top-quality coed colleges.”
Founded in 1885 as the Woman’s College of Baltimore City,
Goucher was renamed in 1910 in honor of its founder and
second president, Dr. John Franklin Goucher, and his wife, Mary
Fisher Goucher. When it was established, Goucher was located
in midtown Baltimore. By 1921, the college’s trustees decided to
move the campus from the increasingly congested city to a
newly purchased 421-acre tract in Towson. The Depression
and World War II postponed construction of the new campus.
Finally, in 1953, the move to the Towson campus was complete.
Goucher has been co-educational since 1986. It is today a selective,
independent, co-educational liberal arts institution with
about 1,450 undergraduate students and 900 graduate students.
CURRENT ACADEMIC ACTIVITIES
The pursuit of wisdom at Goucher is fundamental to daily
life—whether it occurs on campus, in the community, or out in
the world. Goucher strives to provide all students with opportunities
to explore different ways of thinking, communicating,
working, learning, and living. The Athenaeum, the flagship
building of our campus, is a testament to this—the physical
hub that is also the figurative heart of the community, it concentrates
the energies, talents, and traditions of our campus
into a single, central location. The numerous, world-class
guest lecturers who visit Goucher every year give our students
the chance to step up and ask important questions of important
people. The college’s environmental initiatives, curricular
and extracurricular, have derived much of their direction and
momentum from the suggestions and activities of these same
students. And our dedication to expanding intellectual and
cultural awareness and experiences is further evidenced in
one of the college’s distinctive assets—our study-abroad requirement
and the diverse, thoughtful, engaged, and engaging
students it nurtures. Since Fall 2006, all entering undergraduate
students have been required to complete one study-abroad
experience. The college offers a wide array of summer, winter,
and semester-and year-long study-abroad programs.
Many students also choose to complete internships and independent
projects, and find Baltimore and nearby Washington,
DC, to be especially rich in resources to gain experience in
such areas as environmental management, social service, scientific
research, and legislative assistance.
The college’s liberal education requirements encourage study
across the disciplines. While retaining Goucher’s tradition of
academic rigor, the curriculum aims to be more relevant to a
changing world and to enhance the first-year experience. All
first-year students take Frontiers, an interdisciplinary firstyear
seminar. Other requirements include a demonstrated proficiency
in a foreign language, English composition, and
computer technology, along with courses in the arts, natural
sciences, humanities, social sciences, and mathematics. Students
may choose majors from 18 departments and five specialized
areas, or they may create their own individualized
majors. The 3+2 BA/BS in Science and Engineering with
Johns Hopkins University reflects Goucher’s increasing commitment
to inter-institutional collaboration.
Goucher offers a Master of Education in conjunction with the
Sheppard Pratt Health System, as well as a Master of Arts in
Teaching. Limited-residency master’s degree programs are
available in historic preservation, arts administration, cultural
sustainability, digital arts, and creative nonfiction through the
Welch Center for Graduate and Professional Studies. The college
also offers a post-baccalaureate program in premedical
studies and a post-baccalaureate teaching certification program.
At Goucher, students are prepared to embark on a life of inquiry
and discovery, creativity and analytical thinking. The expectation
is that Goucher graduates will go on to make a
positive difference in the world. They master significant areas
of expertise while gaining an appreciation for cultural diversity,
a sense of social responsibility, and a thirst for knowledge.
Goucher College is a small college with a big view of the
world—an intellectual community without boundaries.
About Goucher College 3

THE GOUCHER MISSION
Goucher College is dedicated to a liberal arts education that
prepares students within a broad, humane perspective for a
life of inquiry, creativity, and critical and analytical thinking.
The college’s principal objectives are to help each student
master significant areas of knowledge and skills while developing
an appreciation for individual and cultural diversity, a
sense of social responsibility, and a system of personal and
professional ethics.
Goucher believes these goals are best achieved in an environment
that responds to students both as individuals and as
members of multiple groups. Accordingly, education at
Goucher is based on an expanding sense of community—a
community where discourse is valued and practiced, where
students attend small classes and interact closely with faculty
and one another, and where students can participate in and
lead extracurricular programs.
In undertaking this mission, Goucher recognizes the centrality
of four curricular and extracurricular themes:
• Scholarship and academic excellence in traditional
disciplines in the Humanities, Social Sciences,
Natural Sciences/Mathematics, and the Arts.
• An interdisciplinary approach to important areas that cross or
transcend the boundaries of traditional disciplines, including
world peace, the environment, and the nature of knowledge.
• An international outlook extending liberal arts education beyond
Western cultures to encompass the perspectives and
achievements of other members of the world community.
• Commitment to experiential learning on and off campus as
well as abroad, requiring students to apply and
extend what has been learned in the classroom.
STATEMENT OF COMMUNITY PRINCIPLES
Who We Are
Goucher College is a community of individuals who value
learning, self-expression, and diversity. We, the students, staff,
and faculty who compose the Goucher community, support
one another even as we recognize our differences. Each community
member contributes to and, in turn, is enriched by the
Goucher community, the communities of metropolitan Baltimore,
our home communities, and the communities of the
world.
Our Commitments to One Another
While working, studying, and traveling on behalf of Goucher,
we recognize that we represent the Goucher community, and
we will conduct ourselves in a manner that reflects the following
commitments:
Respect: We will treat everyone within our community
with respect and will learn from our differences. When
conflicts arise, we will work together to come up with mutually
beneficial resolutions. We also commit to
respect and protect the environment on our campus
and in the world.
Inclusion: We will acknowledge and embrace the unique
gifts and differences of our community members. Furthermore,
we seek to include those who may feel excluded.
Communication: We will communicate with the intent to
listen to and learn from others while placing a premium
on maintaining a safe space for those involved. We will
create opportunities for dialogue so that a variety of
voices can be heard.
Service and Social Justice: We value active participation
in bettering the Goucher community as well as those
communities where we live, work, and serve. In addition,
we seek to understand the issues of privilege and oppression
that exist in these communities.
Responsibility: We understand that we are accountable
for our own actions, opinions, and beliefs, and for ensuring
that our actions are conducive to the safety and well-being
of others.
Who We Are Becoming
As members of a dynamic community that is constantly in
transition and continuously seeking improvement, we strive
to live out the commitments that make us a community and
to foster the potential we see in each other.
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DIVERSITY STATEMENT Approved by the Board of Trustees, April, 2009
As a dynamic community of learners, we renew our commitment
to social justice and reaffirm diversity and multiculturalism as
fundamental and valued components of our liberal arts mission
and institutional ethos. Because we learn by being exposed to and
challenged by different ways of seeing and understanding the
world, we value diversity in all dimensions—voice, experience,
perspective, heritage, culture, values, class, gender, race, ability,
age, sexual orientation, and religion—and strive to build and sustain
a richly diverse and multicultural curriculum and program.
Education, by this compass, is necessarily transformative, aiming,
no less, to transcend boundaries of historic and systemic oppression
and power. The heart of our method requires remaining
open to the personal and community transformation that inevitably
comes from a deep and sustained exposure to different
ways of seeing the world. This readiness to engage and understand
difference, even while we endeavor to "prove all things; hold fast
that which is good," at times causes us discomfort and challenges
our personal tenets and values. We approach this ongoing work
with courage, integrity, care, and respect.
Our commitment to diversity and multiculturalism shall inform
all aspects of the institution, including curriculum, co-curricular
activities, community governance and campus culture. Indeed,
we seek to carry these values into the world at large; to promote
tolerance, inclusiveness, democratic values, and learning across
differences everywhere; and to help shape the local and global
discourse about diversity and multiculturalism and their evolving
relationship with the broadest possible educational enterprise.
TRADITIONS
The College Shield
The shield of Goucher College bears an open book inscribed “I. Thess. Ch. V. Vs.21”
(Prove all things; hold fast that which is good) against a gold background. Three lilies
appear against a blue field in the left lower quarter; in the right lower corner are
the arms of the state of Maryland and of the family of Lord Baltimore.
College mascot
College colors
Class of 2012
Class of 2013
Class of 2014
Class of 2015
gopher
blue and gold
yellow and white
blue and white
red and white
green and white
Opening Celebration
At the start of each academic year, students, faculty, and staff
gather to welcome new and returning members to the Goucher
community. To celebrate, students process from the residential
area to the academic quad, where a ceremony and campuswide
dinner with entertainment are held.
Family Weekend
Parents and families of all students are invited to visit Goucher
in the fall semester for a full weekend of activities.
GIG (Get Into Goucher)
GIG is the traditional “May Day” celebration. This spring day
begins with the ringing of the chapel bells to end classes and
signal the start of carnival rides, games, food, and music.
This event promotes college-wide festivities for all students,
faculty, staff, and their families.
Spring Convocation: Goucher Celebrates Academic
Achievement and the Arts
This ceremony to honor students is held every spring in
Kraushaar Auditorium and, weather permitting, is followed
by a campus-wide dinner in the courtyard or the academic quad.
Spring Gala
For many, this elegant evening of dining and dancing is the
highlight of the year.
About Goucher College 5

section 2: FAQs and quick info

ACADEMICS
How can I learn about study opportunities in another
country?
The International Studies Office provides information about
study-abroad and internship opportunities. For a detailed list
of international programs or to find out how to get involved in
them, see International Studies.
Where can I find information about the courses that
satisfy general-education requirements?
Refer to the General Academic Information section of the
Academic Catalogue for information about our new liberaleducation
requirements.
What do I do if I want to add or drop a course?
Be aware of the deadlines for adding and dropping classes
and consult your academic adviser.
How do I find out about the deadlines for drop/add?
Important dates and deadlines are provided to each student
by Student Administrative Services and can also be found on
the Records and Registration page of www.goucher.edu. Please
be sure to know and adhere to the deadlines.
How do I know which courses are open, closed (or near
closed), canceled, or have a wait list?
This information can be found online by logging onto
MyGoucher, the college’s web-based information portal.
How can I benefit most from academic advising?
Make an appointment to meet with your adviser to discuss
your academic goals. Establish a good working relationship.
Keep your adviser apprised of any concerns you may have.
What do I do if I want to change my adviser?
Complete a change-of-adviser form, found on the Records and
Registration page of www.goucher.edu under Forms.
What do I do if I am going to miss a class?
Speak with your instructor to make arrangements for missing
a class. If you cannot make class for a medical reason, see
Student Health and Counseling Services, for more information
and contact the Dean of Students Office.
What if I need help getting the grades I want?
First you should consult with your academic adviser about
general academic problems. If your adviser is unable to answer
your questions, you can consult with the associate dean for
undergraduate studies, or you can take advantage of two
on-campus resources for help with your academic work.
The Academic Center for Excellence (ACE) offers individual
assistance in study skills and time management, supplemental
instruction groups in specific courses of study, and individual
tutoring. The Writing Center offers assistance at any stage of
the writing process, from brainstorming to research, drafting
to final editing. For more information about ACE and the
Writing Center, see Academic Support Services.
What do I need to do if I want to leave, withdraw, or
take a leave from Goucher College?
Refer to the General Academic Information section of the
Academic Catalogue and meet with the director for new student
programs if you are a first-year student or with the associate
dean for undergraduate studies for all other students.
LIBRARY
What can Goucher’s library offer me?
The library space itself, in the beautiful Athenaeum, is open
24/7 during the semester and is located in the center of
campus. Our services and resources are on all four floors
of the building. The open and easily accessible plan includes
a variety of spaces for individual study, group collaboration,
quiet research, and time to relax and think.
In addition to up-to-date research materials in support of the
curriculum, and a print collection of about 300,000 volumes,
the library staff is dedicated to quick, open access to information
all over the world. We actively support students’ academic
endeavors by teaching the research, selection, and evaluation
process. Librarians are available for research consultations,
either by appointment or on a drop-in basis until 10 p.m. Sunday
through Thursday, and until 6 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays.
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Why should I use the library resources and services when
I can research using Google and other websites?
Google is a great tool, but the library can provide much more.
Primarily, the Goucher College Library is a teaching library.
Our strong professional staff of research librarians can assist
you through the research process, from finding focus for your
hypothesis, to structuring searches, through evaluating the
materials you locate, to the bibliographic documentation. The
library subscribes to thousands of current and historical
scholarly journals that you won’t find in full text on the public
web. Access these journals and other databases through our
website at www.goucher.edu/library.
What else?
The library’s Special Collections & Archives houses a worldfamous
Jane Austen collection and many other rare materials,
including incunabula. The oldest item in the library’s print
holdings is St. Benaventure’s Selections, dating from 1495.
These collections offer students unique opportunities for
original research. The library also keeps a collection of educational
and entertainment DVDs, hundreds of music CDs, and
thousands of musical scores. In addition, the library maintains
reciprocal borrowing agreements with several local academic
libraries and provides a nationwide interlibrary loan service.
Can I use library resources and services while I’m
studying abroad or at home?
Every registered member of our community—students, faculty,
and staff—has access to these databases, on campus through
the campus network and off campus through Goucher’s Virtual
Private Network.
FUN/INVOLVEMENT
What can I do for fun?
There are more than 60 student-run clubs and organizations
on campus representing just about every interest, from political
activism and community service to recreation, publications,
and the performing arts. Check out the list of clubs and contact
information on events.goucher.edu for more details. The student
Programming Board and the Office of Student Engagement
plan social activities for weekends and late nights, ranging
from concerts to off-campus trips, poetry slams to movies.
The college also hosts dozens of world-class music, theater, and
art events and lectures by internationally known guest speakers
each year. There are several athletic facilities at your disposal,
as well as intramural teams to join. See Physical
Education and Athletics for details and hours of availability.
You can check out game-room equipment or buy a discounted
movie ticket at the Information Desk. There are also plenty of
opportunities for fun in town (see Around Town).
How can I start a club?
If there isn’t a club to suit your interests, refer to chartering
information under Student Clubs and Organizations and drop
by the Office of Student Engagement to talk about the process
of starting a club. The office offers several services and resources
for clubs and organizations.
What is there to do in Baltimore?
If you want to get off campus for awhile, there’s always plenty
to do in and around the Baltimore area. From Goucher, you
can easily walk to one of the area’s largest and most popular
malls and a host of shops, restaurants, and nightspots. Baltimore
City is home to anational aquarium; a zoo; a symphony;
three major art museums; three professional sports teams;
several theater companies; and countless dance, music, and
nightclubs. And more than 100,000 students attend the area’s
22 colleges and universities, all of which offer events and programs
open to Goucher students. See Around Town, and check
out the Baltimore Collegetown Network website
(www.baltimorecollegetown.org) to find out more.
How do I get around?
There are a number of transportation options available
regardless of whether you’re making a short hop or a long
haul, including shuttles, taxi cabs, light rail, train service from
Penn Station, and plane travel from Baltimore/Washington
International Thurgood Marshall (BWI) Airport. See
Transportation, or contact the Information Desk (410-337-
6121) for details.
When and where can I go to work out?
The Decker Sports & Recreation Center on campus houses a
weight room, a swimming pool, and a range of other athletic
facilities. See Physical Education and Athletics, for details and
hours of availability.
What is GIG?
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GIG is one of several traditions for Goucher community
members to participate in each year. See Traditions to find out
what GIG stands for and what else goes on here each year.
How do I find out what’s going on?
The Goucher website (www.goucher.edu) provides a link to
a comprehensive calendar of events. You can also find what’s
happening by checking the Digest, an online biweekly newsletter,
and the public folders. Lectures, performances, and art shows
are all listed in the Campus Events Calendar, published by the
Office of Communications. To find out about Goucher athletic
events, pick up a schedule at the Information Desk or in the
Decker Sports and Recreation Center. Also, watch what’s up
on bulletin boards and digital signage around campus. The college
publishes three major publications to inform the campus of
what’s going on at Goucher—The Quindecim, the Digest, and the
Goucher Quarterly.
Most official notices are sent to you via your Goucher e-mail
account. Additional college information can be found on
Goucher’s website (www.goucher.edu), Facebook page
(www.facebook.com/gouchercollege), or on MyGoucher.
EATING ON CAMPUS
Where can I eat on campus?
A variety of dining options are available at seven facilities on campus.
You can use your meal plan or pay cash at Alice’s Restaurant,
Stimson Dining Hall, Heubeck Dining Hall, the Passport Café at
Pearlstone, the Van Meter coffee kiosk (The Van), or the Kosher
Dining Hall. (Some restrictions apply for students who do not
subscribe to the Kosher Meal Plan). For late-night snacks, try
the Gopher Hole, a coffeehouse on the lower level of the Pearlstone
Student Center, or Alice’s Restaurant in the Athenaeum.
See Eating on Campus for more detailed information.
How do I find out what’s on the menu in the
dining halls?
Visit the Dining Services public folder or on the web at
www.goucher.edu/dining and click on the Bon Appétit website.
How do I change my meal plan choice?
Students are allowed to change their meal plan selection during
the first two weeks of the semester only. Contact Student
Administrative Services at 410-337-6500 for more information.
For more about meal plans, see Dining Services.
How many block meals do I have each week?
You can use up to five block meals a day or two per meal.
The only other limit to blocks is the number you initially
purchase. For more information about meal plans, see
Dining Services.
COMMUTERS
What services are available to me as a commuter student?
The Office of Student Engagement sponsors events and
activities to foster a sense of community among students who
live off campus and residential students. Commuters gather
in the Jones Commons to eat and socialize. Commuter lockers
are available in the Athenaeum to hold books, food,
a change of clothes, and other belongings.
What type of health services can I get on campus
as a commuter student?
Students who pay the annual health fee (mandatory for all
undergraduate students) can be seen at the health center
for free. Graduate students who do not pay the annual
health fee can be seen at the health center on a fee-forservice
basis. See Student Health and Counseling Services
for more information.
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OFFICE OF COMMUNITY LIVING
When and how do I select my room as a returning student?
The room draw takes place in April, and procedures are distributed
to all residential students in March. For other Office
of Community Living information, see their description in the
Student Life section of this handbook, Living on Campus: A
Handbook for Residential Living, or the residence hall contract.
Can I live off campus?
Students are expected to live on campus throughout their
time as a full-time student, with exceptions as noted in the
Academic Catalogue.
Why am I expected to lock the door to my residence hall
room? Isn’t it my choice?
Students’ safety at Goucher is our most important concern.
The staff has the historical perspective of the consequences
of risky or imprudent behavior for both residents and the
community as a whole. All students are expected to lock their
doors, as well as refrain from propping open exterior doors.
PERSONAL NEEDS
Where might I go to attend a religious service?
Haebler Memorial Chapel is open daily for silence, solitude
or prayer; all members of the community are welcome to use
this space, whatever their religious or spiritual tradition or
practice. Goucher’s outdoor labyrinth is next to the chapel and
is available for walking meditation and relaxation. The Harry
and Jeannette Weinberg Jewish Student Center (located in
Stimson Hall) is an open and inviting place, adjacent to the
Kosher Dining Hall. Goucher’s canvas labyrinth is available
for walking meditation and reflection throughout each semester;
groups can also arrange to use the labyrinth. There are
several student clubs with spiritual and/or religious practices,
including the Goucher Christian Fellowship, Goucher Hillel,
the Meditation Club, Jubilate Deo, Students for a Global Muslim
Understanding, and the Bahá’í Club. The Interreligious
and Spiritual Programming Board provides opportunities to
learn and discuss across religious lines; it also seeks ways to
help students learn about other religions or find ways to practice
their own. There are a variety of religious congregations
and communities close to campus (Bahá’í, Roman Catholic,
Protestant, Jewish, Unitarian Universalist, and Quaker, among
others). For a more complete listing, visit the “Local Congregations”
section of the “Religious and Spiritual Life” website,
www.goucher.edu. Also see, Religious Programming and
Counseling and Religious Services for details.
Where do I go to pick up or mail a package?
Packages can be picked up or mailed at the Goucher Post Office.
For hours and other services provided by the Post Office, see
the Campus Services section.
What kind of health services are available to me?
Student Health and Counseling Services provides comprehensive
primary medical care, short-term counseling, and
health education. See the description in the Student Life section
for detailed information about available services.
Where might I go if I need to talk to someone?
Student Health and Counseling Services provides confidential
counseling on such issues as adjusting to college, managing
stress, improving interpersonal relationships, building selfesteem,
sexuality, assertiveness training, drug or alcohol
abuse, eating disorders, depression, and sexual abuse or
assault. The chaplain will meet with students about concerns
and issues of any kind, religious or otherwise. In addition to individual
conversations, the chaplain also offers bereavement
groups for students dealing with the death of someone important
in their lives.
What is the Peer Listening Program?
Goucher’s Peer Listening Program is a network of trained students
available to any peer in need of someone to listen to
them. The priority is to provide a supplemental support system
to students, specifically regarding, but not limited to, those
who are or have been affected by sexual and dating violence.
Peer listeners are available from 7 p.m. to 2 a.m. each night.
What crisis and resource centers are in the area?
A listing of crisis centers and their telephone numbers can be
found in the Around Town section.
What if I need help with alcohol abuse?
You can talk, confidentially and free of charge, to a counselor
at Student Health and Counseling Services or contact one of
the appropriate crisis and resource centers listed in the
Around Town section.
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LOST ITEMS
What do I do if I lose my OneCard?
The Office of Public Safety can help you replace your
OneCard.
Where is the lost and found on campus?
Notify the Office of Public Safety regarding items that are lost
or found.
What do I do if I lose my keys?
See the Office of Community Living if you have lost your
residence hall keys during business hours. After business
hours, a public safety officer can be contacted to let you into
your room. See the Goucher Post Office if you have lost your
mailbox key.
PROBLEMS/DIFFICULTIES
Who should I call in the case of an emergency?
Call Public Safety at x6111 from an on-campus telephone
or activate a blue-light phone. From your cell phone, dial
410-337-6111.
What do I do in the case of a medical emergency?
Call a community assistant, call Public Safety at x6111
from an on-campus telephone, or activate a blue-light phone.
See Student Health and Counseling Services for nearby
medical facilities.
Where do I report a crime or an instance of harassment?
To report a crime, call Public Safety at x6111. In instances of
harassment, you may contact the provost, dean of students,
assistant dean of community living, director of public safety, or
director of human resources. See the sections on Campus
Public Safety and Campus Policies for a detailed explanation
of the college’s policies and reporting procedures.
What can I do if my car doesn’t start?
If it’s a battery problem, you can check out a portable battery
re-charger from Public Safety.
Whom do I call if I lock myself out of my room?
If you lock yourself out during business hours, you should go
to the Office of Community Living to borrow a key. After business
hours, you may contact Public Safety, and they will dispatch
an officer to verify your identification and unlock your
room. For a detailed explanation of the lock-out policy, see
Campus Public Safety.
COMMUNICATION
How can I comment on an issue, policy, or program
affecting the college?
If you have a concern about an issue, policy, or program affecting
the college, there are a variety of ways for you to voice
your opinions. You can discuss your concerns with SGA
senators, you can speak with your community assistant or you
can make an appointment to speak directly with someone in
the office that administers the policy in question. The president,
other senior members of the administration, and faculty
members are also available to speak with students. The most
important thing to remember is to be involved.
What are the President’s open hours?
President Ungar began the practice of open hours upon his arrival
to Goucher College in 2001 to give members of the
Goucher community an opportunity to speak with him directly
and openly about important issues facing the college. Over the
course of his tenure at the college, he has found that open hours
are a critical tool for fostering dialogue among—and receiving
feedback from—the various campus constituencies.
Each semester, an updated schedule of President Ungar's open
hours, and the location, is made available to the Goucher community
through e-mail and on the President’s Office webpage
(www.goucher.edu/president). No appointment is necessary, no
subject is off limits, and President Ungar will meet with students,
faculty, and staff in the order of their arrival between the
indicated times. The only thing he asks is that no meeting last for
more than 10 minutes when there are others waiting to see him.
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Who do I call if I have a serious concern or problem with...?
Your first course of action should be to contact the appropriate
office or department. This handbook and the Faculty/Staff
Directory can help you identify names, departments, and
telephone numbers.
What if the concern or problem is not addressed?
If you have contacted the appropriate person or department
but feel the concern has still not been addressed, you should
take your problem to the next level, including, if necessary, a
department or division head.
FINANCIAL CONCERNS
Where can I get cash from an ATM?
The Bank of America ATM on campus is located in the Pearlstone
Student Center across from the Goucher Post Office.
How do I find a job on or off campus?
The Career Development Office (CDO) coordinates a variety
of programs to help you find internships as well as jobs (on and
off campus). The office houses an extensive library of
career-planning resources, an online assessment program,
job listings, employer literature and directories, and a computer
lab where you can begin your job search. Staff are available to
see students on an individual basis or during walk-in hours to
discuss strategies for finding the right job. For more information
about the CDO, see the Student Life section.
Where should I direct questions regarding my paycheck?
Your supervisor and the Human Resources Office can answer
questions regarding paychecks for your on-campus job.
Whom do I contact regarding financial aid?
Financial aid is one of the functions of Student Administrative
Services. See Financial Aid for more information.
Whom do I contact with questions about billing of
student accounts?
Another function of Student Administrative Services is student
billing/collections.
If I win a scholarship, internship, or prize made possible by
a donor’s contribution, what are my obligations to the donor
and the college?
You are expected to write a letter of thanks to the donor and
provide the Office of Development and Alumnae/i Affairs with
a copy of that letter. You are also expected to attend the annual
scholarship luncheon, usually held in April. To do so is not
simply courteous, it will also encourage donors to continue
and increase their support for scholarships that will benefit future
Goucher students.
TECHNOLOGY
Should I bring a computer to campus?
Goucher recommends that students bring a desktop or laptop
to campus because of the need for a computer for coursework
and campus life. A laptop computer with wireless networking
capabilities will provide maximum flexibility while on and off
campus. Information on recommended models is available on
the Information Technology website at www.goucher.edu/it.
Where can I go to use a computer?
More than 140 computer workstations are available for student
use in computer labs, public areas, and classrooms. The Information
Commons area in the Athenaeum is staffed by student
workers who can answer questions and provide assistance.
For more information on public lab facilities, please visit the
Information Technology website at www.goucher.edu/it.
How do I get an e-mail account?
An e-mail/network account is provided to all students prior to
or during orientation sessions or can be obtained by bringing
your OneCard ID to the Help Desk in the Athenaeum. For more
information about e-mail, see the Information Technology
website (www.goucher.edu/it).
How can I get cable television installed in my room?
In addition to a cable-ready television, you will need a coaxial
cable to connect your television to the cable television outlet
in each room. If you do not have a coaxial cable, you can
purchase one at any major computer retailer or at the Goucher
College bookstore. Students can connect their television to the
cable television outlet or request assistance from a technician
during the Fall Connection Fair or through the Help Desk.
For more information about cable television services see the
Information Technology website (www.goucher.edu/it).
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How can I connect the computer in my room to the
Internet?
Your computer workstation should include a network card,
and you must also have a network cable. Please note that this
is not the same as a phone cable. The network cable is used to
connect your computer to the network wall outlet in the room.
If you do not have a network cable, you can purchase one at
any major computer retailer or at the Goucher College bookstore.
A 25-foot network cable should be long enough for any dorm
room on campus. Students can connect their computer to the
network outlet and register through Campus Manager or request
assistance from a technician during the Fall Connection Fair
or through the Help Desk. See the Information Technology
website (www.goucher.edu/it) for more information about
residential Internet services.
Can I store personal documents and files on the
Goucher network?
Space is reserved for students to store personal documents
and files on servers on the Goucher network. Documents and
files that are stored on these computer servers and systems are
backed up daily. Please note that this space cannot be used to
store music files.
How can I learn to use specific software?
A variety of computer classes and training sessions are available
throughout the year. Notification of the class schedule is made
through e-mail, the Goucher Digest, and at the Information
Technology website (www.goucher.edu/it). Help Desk student
workers in the Information Commons can also answer software
questions and provide assistance in using software and programs
that are used in academic classes.
Whom do I call if I have a question about computers,
software, Internet access, telephone services, voicemail,
or cable television?
Goucher College has created the Help Desk to provide the
campus community with a single point of contact for all
computer, telephone, voicemail, and cable television questions,
problems, information, or service requests. The Help Desk is
located in the Athenaeum. The Help Desk can also be contacted
at 410-337-6322, helpdesk@goucher.edu, or on the
web at www.goucher.edu/helpdesk.
MORE ABOUT GOUCHER
What are some other ways by which I can learn more
about Goucher College?
You can learn more about Goucher by checking out the official
college website (www.goucher.edu), which offers information
on academic departments, financial aid and scholarships, student
clubs, and news and events. You can also read brochures
located in the Admissions Office, the Quindecim (Goucher’s
newspaper), the Academic Catalogue, and Living on Campus: A
Handbook for Residential Living for more information. Notifications
and updates regarding Goucher events and policies are
often sent via e-mail—so be sure to check your Goucher e-mail
regularly.
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CAMPUS HOURS
Most offices, departments, and services are open Monday-Friday,
8:45 a.m.–5 p.m. Other hours are noted below.
Academic Center for Excellence (ACE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Alice’s Restaurant in the Athenaeum
Monday-Sunday. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
9 p.m. – 2 a.m.
Bookstore| Fall and spring semesters
Monday-Thursday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Friday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Summer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Monday-Friday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Box Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Controller’s Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Events, Conferences, and Summer Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Facilities Management Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Gopher Hole
Sunday-Saturday. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 p.m. - 1 a.m.
Dining Hall
Monday-Thursday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Friday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Saturday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . closed
Sunday Dinner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Kosher Dining Hall
Monday-Sunday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
5 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Library | Fall and spring semesters
Open 24/7 during the regular academic session. Hours vary
out-of-session; some services have shortened hours.
Passport Café at Pearlstone
Monday-Friday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:30 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Pearlstone Student Center
Monday-Friday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 a.m. - 1 a.m.
Saturday and Sunday. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . noon - 1 a.m.
Physical Education and Athletics Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sports and Recreation Center, Strength and Conditioning Center, Cardio Fitness
Center, and Gyms
Monday-Thursday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 a.m. - midnight
Friday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Saturday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Sunday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 a.m. - midnight
Pool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Weekday swim | Monday-Friday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Evening swim | Monday and Wednesday. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Saturday-Sunday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . noon - 3 p.m.
Post Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Monday-Friday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Stimson Dining Hall. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Monday-Thursday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Friday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Student Health and Counseling Services
Monday-Friday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
The Van
Monday-Thursday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Friday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
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“WHERE TO FIND” CAMPUS GUIDE
Administrative Computing
Dorsey Center 107
Admissions Office
Dorsey Center 250
Alcock House
Froelicher Hall
Alumnae/i Resources Office
Alumnae and Alumni House
Annual Giving Office
Alumnae and Alumni House
Associate Dean for Academic Affairs
Van Meter Hall G24
Bacon House
Mary Fisher Hall
Bennett House
Heubeck Hall
Bookstore
Pearlstone Student Center
Box Office
Kraushaar Auditorium Lobby
Passport Café at Pearlstone
Pearlstone Student Center
Career Development Office
Dorsey Center 207
Center for Teaching, Learning,
and Technology (CTLT)
Athenaeum 325
Chaplain’s Office
Haebler Memorial Chapel
Communications Office
Dorsey Center Suite 200
Commuter lockers
Forum Level, Athenaeum
Computer labs
Hoffberger Science, Meyerhoff;
Van Meter, and Athenaeum
Conner House
Stimson Hall
Controller’s Office
Dorsey Center 104
Development Office
Dorsey Center 103
Director of New Student Programs
Pearlstone Student Center
Dulaney House
Mary Fisher Hall
Dunnock Theatre
Meyerhoff Arts Center
Events, Conferences, and Summer
Programs
Kraushaar Auditorium Lobby
Gallagher House
Froelicher Hall
Gamble House
Heubeck Hall
Gopher Hole
Pearlstone Student Center
Help Desk
Athenaeum
Hooper House
Mary Fisher Hall
Hughes Field Politics Center
Van Meter Hall 134
Human Resources
Dorsey Center 102
Information Desk
Athenaeum
Information Technology Office
Information Technology Building
International Studies Office
Dorsey Center 205
Jeffery House
Heubeck Hall
Jewish Student Center
Stimson Hall
The Jones Commons
Athenaeum
Kraushaar Auditorium
Dorsey Center
Lewis House
Stimson Hall
Merrick Hall
Dorsey Center
Observatory
Hoffberger Science Building
Office of Community Living
Heubeck Hall Robinson 114
Office of the Dean of Students
Dorsey Center 203
OfficeofMulticultural Student Services
Welsh Hall 205
Office of Public Safety
Heubeck Hall Robinson 104
Office of Student Engagement
Pearlstone Student Center 203
Post Office
Pearlstone Student Center
President’s Office
Dorsey Center 201
Printing Services
Dorsey Center 114
Probst House
Stimson Hall
Provost’s Office
Dorsey Center 204
Purchasing Office
Dorsey Center 104
Receiving Department, Facilities
Management Services
Facilities Management Services Building,
410-337-6166
Robinson House
Heubeck Hall
Rosenberg Gallery
Kraushaar Auditorium Lobby
Student Administrative Services
Dorsey Center 206
Student Health and Counseling
Heubeck Hall 103
Studio and Theatre Arts
Meyerhoff Arts Center
Thormann International Center
Froelicher Hall
Todd Dance Studio
Welsh Gymnasium
von Borries Swimming Pool
Welsh Gymnasium
Wagner House
Stimson Hall
Welch Center for Graduate and
Professional Studies Office
Van Meter Hall 120
Winslow House
Stimson Hall
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section 3: academic life

ACADEMIC LIFE
Provost’s Office
Marc Roy, Provost
Dorsey Center 204 | 410-337-6044
Janet Shope, Associate Dean for
Faculty Affairs
Van Meter 140 | 410-337-6278
Amanda Thom-Woodson, Associate Dean for
Undergraduate Studies
Van Meter G25 | 410-337-6460
The provost is the chief academic officer of the
college. The provost manages all academic programs,
the hiring, development, and evaluation
of the faculty, and the oversight of the library,
Office of International Studies, the Registrar’s
Office, and the Office of Institutional Research.
Questions pertaining to these and related matters
that have not been addressed in another office
should be directed to the Provost’s Office.
Academic Advising
Academic advisers work with students to develop
a plan of study and provide guidance with regard
to course selection and other academic concerns.
The associate dean for undergraduate studies is
consulted for general academic questions;
waivers pertaining to rules, policies, and
requirements; and internal and external fellowships
and scholarships. Questions concerning
the academic program in general, academic
standing, and academic records are also referred
to the associate dean for undergraduate studies.
For non-academic issues either directly or
indirectly affecting academic performance,
consult the dean of students. For more
information see the Academic Catalogue.
Beth Chernichowski, CFRE, SME,
Director of Sponsored Research and
Corporate and Foundation Relations
Office of the Provost | 410-337-6339
Sponsored Research and Corporate and
Foundation Relations
This office serves the provost, faculty, and
senior staff by submitting proposals for external
funding from government, corporate, and
foundation programs. It maximizes financial
support from these organizations for Goucher’s
curricular and co-curricular initiatives.
Academic Support
Services
Please bring academic
concerns to ACE early in the
semester so the office
may provide services in
a timely manner.
Academic Center for Excellence (ACE)
Peejo Sehr, Director
Froelicher Hall | 410-337-6529
The Academic Center for Excellence is a resource
center that strives to support students in their
effort to prepare for a life of inquiry, creativity,
and social responsibility and to develop a sense
of personal and professional ethics and integrity.
We provide students with opportunities to
develop self-awareness and autonomy, develop
positive habits of mind, take responsibility and
ownership for their learning, develop resilience
and coping skills, learn and use effective study
strategies, and enhance and apply critical and
analytical thinking skills.
There are many resources through which the
center supports this mission. We offer study
skills workshops and peer-led, content-based
supplemental instruction sessions, including
math assistance. We offer relaxation and stress
reduction skills through yoga, meditation, and
Reiki sessions and encourage students to develop
a skill set to tap into their inner strengths as
they navigate their way through the rigors of
daily college life. The center is staffed by professional
learning specialists and a trained graduate
intern. Academic accommodations are implemented
at the academic center for students
with documented disabilities.
The Writing Center
Arnold Sanders , Director
Froelicher Hall Lobby | 410-337-6551
At the Writing Center, specially trained students
assist writers at all stages of the writing process.
For instance, you might want to come to the
Writing Center immediately after having been
assigned to write a paper, or at any other step in
the writing process. The Writing Center can
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help you understand the assignment, clarify
your purpose in writing, discover research
sources, and brainstorm the paper’s thesis. If
you already have ideas for your paper, the
Writing Center can help you organize them
and develop transitions to hold them together.
You can bring papers that are near completion
for advice on style, including diction, sentence
construction, and tone. The Writing Center
also helps with cover letters, résumés, graduate
school applications, and proposals. Goucher
faculty members sometimes ask the center
to read drafts of reports, speeches, and articles
that they are submitting for publication. The
center is open Sunday through Thursday, 10:00
a.m. to 10:00 p.m., and Friday, 10:00 a.m. to
5:00 p.m. Writers also can arrange to meet with
tutors on an individual basis, outside the
Center's regularly scheduled hours. Check
the online, real time tutoring schedule at
http://faculty.goucher.edu/writingcenter/
schedule.htm. For an appointment, call
410-337-6551 during center hours or call
a tutor directly.
The Robert S. Welch
Center for Graduate and
Professional Studies
Fred Mauk, Associate Dean for Graduate
and Professional Studies
Van Meter 120 | 410-337-6200
The Robert S. Welch Center for Graduate
and Professional Studies develops and
administers programs for adults, including
the following:
• Master of Arts in Historic Preservation -
Distance Learning
• Master of Fine Arts in Creative Nonfiction -
Distance Learning
• Master of Arts in Arts Administration -
Distance Learning
• Master of Arts in Cultural Sustainability –
Distance Learning
• Master of Arts in Digital Arts - Distance
Learning
• Graduate Programs in Education
• Master of Arts in Teaching
• Master of Education
• Goucher II Program (for undergraduates
ages 24 and older)
• Teachers’ Institute
• National Forum on Historic Preservation
Practice
• Advanced Placement Summer Institute
• Post-Baccalaureate Premedical Program
International Studies
Daniel Norton, Associate Dean of
International Studies
Angela Shaeffer, Assistant Director
Carol Donhauser, Study Abroad Adviser
Phaedra Markakis, Program Assistant
Dorsey College Center 205 | 410-337-6455
Goucher College provides students with the
knowledge and experiences they will need to live
and work in the multicultural, global
environment of the 21st century. The college
creates an innovative living and learning
environment, which prepares students to be
global citizens. Students are required to
participate in the growing variety of international
programs abroad, and many students
elect to incorporate several international
programs into their undergraduate experiences.
Study Abroad
Goucher Programs
The college sponsors summer, winter, and semester
study-abroad programs. Students should
contact the Office of International
Studies for further information. Students are
considered in-residence while enrolled in a
Goucher-sponsored program. Credits and
grades earned abroad will be counted in a
student’s credit accumulation and calculation
of the grade point average. All courses must be
taken for a letter grade. Students interested in
the programs offered should view the International
Studies website at www.goucher.edu/
goingglobal.
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Non-Goucher Programs
The college recognizes that students’ academic
interests may not be met by Goucher-sponsored
programs. In these instances, students may
elect to study abroad for a summer, winter, or
semester on other approved programs offered
by accredited colleges and universities, program
providers, or foreign institutions. Those students
who seek to study abroad on a non-Goucher semester
program must complete the petition
available in the Office of International Studies
by the established deadline.
Students are considered enrolled at Goucher
while studying abroad on an approved program,
granted they have received permission from the
Office of International Studies and appropriate
academic departments to participate in an approved
non-Goucher study abroad program.
Students studying abroad or participating in
an international internship during the summer
or winter do not need to apply for an academic
leave of absence, but they are required to make
arrangements for program approval and transfer
of academic credit through the Office of
International Studies. To obtain transfer credit
for academic work completed on non-Goucher
programs, the proposed program of study should
satisfy the college’s academic standards and form
an integral part of the student’s overall academic
plan. Courses must be taken for a letter grade
and grades of D or S are not acceptable for
transfer credit. Students with senior status
applying to study on a non-Goucher program
must comply with policies pertaining to the
college’s residency requirement.
Library
Nancy Magnuson, College Librarian
410-337-6360 | www.goucher.edu/library
The Athenaeum
The library offers the Goucher community
the following:
• 14 staff and teaching librarians to assist users
• In-library resources including over 300,000
print volumes, CDs, videos, DVDs, newspapers,
magazines, and recreational reading.
• Web-based resources, available in or out of
the library through the library’s website,
(www.goucher.edu/library) include local,
national, and international library catalogs,
full-text periodical indexes, full-text journals
and books, the electronic versions of national
and international newspapers, government
information, a variety of reference sources
and research guides, and the library catalog.
• Individual or group assistance in structuring
research methods, searching, retrieving, and
assessing the use of library research materials
• Reciprocal borrowing agreements with most
Baltimore academic libraries and other private
college libraries in Maryland
• Access to materials through interlibrary loan
from more than 50,000 libraries
• Spaces for individual or group study
• Fully equipped viewing rooms
• Special collections, including the college
archives, rare books, and one of the world’s
largest collections by and about Jane Austen.
The library’s oldest print holding is St.
Bonaventure’s Selections, dating from 1495
*During the regular academic session, the library
is open 24/7. Reference desk and Special Collections
& Archives hours are posted. Library
hours are shortened during the summer and
other times when the college is not in session.
Post-Baccalaureate
Premedical Program
Betsy Merideth, Director
Toni St. John, Assistant Director
Hoffberger 167 | 410-337-6559
The Post-Baccalaureate Premedical Program is a
one-year, full-time program that provides college
graduates with the prerequisite science courses
needed for applying to medical school. For more
information about the curriculum, admissions
requirements, and financial aid, please refer to
the Post-Baccalaureate Premedical Program
brochure, available from our office.
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section 4: campus and community life

STUDENT CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS
Students looking for more ways to be involved on campus, more opportunities to get to know other Goucher
community members, or for an avenue to express their interests may choose from more than 60 student clubs or
organizations, which fall into the following general categories: academic/departmental, recreational, performing
and visual arts, publications, special interest, governance, and student mentors. More information about clubs and
organizations is available by contacting the Office of Student Engagement or visiting Student Clubs and Organizations
on www.goucher.edu. Choices are not limited to what already exists. See below for information on chartering
a new club or organization.
Chartered Clubs
and Organizations
Student clubs and organizations officially exist at
Goucher College by chartering with the Student
Government Association (SGA). To charter a
new club or organization, the group must meet
with a relevant umbrella organization and provide
the SGA with a copy of its constitution (including
purpose of the club or organization), a list
of officers, and the name of the club or umbrella
organization adviser. The Executive Board of
the SGA then votes on whether the club or
organization should be chartered. Umbrella
organizations bring together clubs with similar
interests on a regular basis to allow the groups
to share and collaborate on programming ideas,
consolidate the work needed to petition SGA
for money, and increase the accountability of
clubs. To remain chartered, the club or organization
must communicate changes in its constitution,
officers, and adviser to the SGA as they
occur. (See the SGA Constitution for more information
on chartering.)
Chartered clubs and organizations may petition
the SGA for funding, make reservations with
the Office of Student Engagement to use college
facilities and equipment, hold approved meetings
and activities on campus, and use campus
bulletin board space. Chartered clubs and
organizations are also eligible to be listed in
and publicize events through this handbook,
the Goucher website, official e-mail lists, the
campus digital signs, and other publications.
Student clubs and organizations are also
encouraged to stay in contact with the Office
of Student Engagement. The Office of Student
Engagement communicates to Goucher College
and the larger community about opportunities
with student clubs and organizations. The office
also assists clubs and organizations with program
planning, space reservations, mailboxes and
storage, leadership development, publicity
through the Goucher website and college
publications, and maintaining historical files on
organization functioning. The Office of Student
Engagement and the SGA ensure that leaders
of chartered clubs and organizations
are kept informed about leadership development
opportunities.
Chartered recreational and sports-related clubs
and organizations that wish to become affiliated
with Physical Education and Athletics should
contact Sally Baum, associate director of
physical education. To be affiliated, clubs and
organizations need to sign an agreement form
with Physical Education and Athletics, as well
as submit a roster/list of members and a
request to use facilities.
Please note that the responsibilities of being
chartered and affiliated can be completed
quickly, and the benefits are many. By chartering
with the SGA, continuing to communicate with
the Office of Student Engagement, and affiliating
with Physical Education and Athletics, clubs
and organizations can build membership, stay
informed, take advantage of many resources, and
ensure their place in Goucher College history.
Chartered clubs and organizations should be
familiar with the SGA constitution and college
policies. More information regarding clubs and
organization policies and procedures is available
at the Office of Student Engagement.
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Student Clubs’ and
Organizations’ Advisers
Clubs will choose whether to have a faculty or
staff adviser for the individual club; each umbrella
organization has its own staff adviser. In
some cases, the staff adviser of the umbrella organization
will serve as an adequate resource
for those clubs that do not have an adviser. In
other cases, individual club advisers are recommended
because of the expertise they bring
to the club.
Advisers are expected to be familiar with the
Campus Handbook and all policies and
procedures of the college. Advisers should
meet with the club or organization to discuss
goals, programs, and activities. Advisers should
also attend meetings, programs, and activities
at the invitation of the members of the club
or organization.
Student Clubs
and Organizations
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Class and Campus Governments
Class of 2012
Class of 2013
Class of 2014
Class of 2015
Student Government Association
Publications and Media
ATLAS
Goucher College TV
Goucher Radio
Goucher Review
Preface: Art and Literary Magazine
The Quindecim
Politics/Activism
Amnesty International
Campus Agricultural Co-op
College Democrats
Community Auxiliary for Service (CAUSE)
Earthworks
Feminist Majority Leadership Alliance
Goucher Republican and Libertarians
Imagine More for Haiti
Maryland Student Legislature
Project Nur
Run for a Cause
STAND
Performing Arts
Can’t Stop Won’t Stop
Dance Team
Handbell Choir
Open Circle Theatre (OCT)
Orchesis
Pizzazz
Red Hot Blue
Reverend’s Rebels
Step Team
Faith and Identity
Goucher Christian Fellowship
Goucher International Student Association
Hillel
Hispanic Organization for Learning
and Awarness (HOLA)
Lotus (Asian cultures and traditions)
Meditation Club
PRISM (Bisexuals, Gays, Lesbians, and Allies
for Diversity)
Umoja: The African Alliance
Academic
Arabic
Biology Club
Chalkboard
Chemistry Club
French Club
Goucher Debate
Mathmatics and Computer Science Club
(MaCS)
Physics and Astronomy Club
Psychology Club
Russian Club
Veritas: The Philosophy Club
Women in Philosophy
Club Sports
The Boardwalkers
Bowling Club
Capoeria Club
Downhill Club
Flag Football
Goucher College Ice Hockey
Goucher Lindy Hop
Goucher Yoga Club
Gymanstics Club
Hiking Society
Hip Hop Dance Club
Outdoor Adventures
Pankration
Ping-Pong
Rawkward
Salsa Club
Tennis Club
Ultimate Frisbee Club
Zumba

Special Interest
Anime Club
Goucher Gourmet
Miniatures Club/Tabletop Wargaming Club
The Stitchables
Student Athletic Advisory Club (SAAC)
T.A.R.D.I.S. - Dr. Who Club
Academic-Related
Performing and
Visual Arts
Chorégraphie Antique
Chorégraphie Antique brings dance history to
life through performances of ballroom and
theatrical dances of the Medieval, Renaissance,
Baroque, and 19th and 20th centuries. Performances
include concerts, lecture-demonstrations,
and first-person interpretations of dance and
social history in historic sites such as the
Hampton Mansion, Carroll Mansion, Fort
McHenry, Montpelier Mansion, and the Flag
House. Additionally, performances occur at
retirement communities, museums, and on
campus. Chorégraphie Antique had the
unique experience of performing at We the
People Inagural Ball on January 20, 2009.
Chorégraphie Antique is open to students,
faculty, staff, and members of the community.
If interested in electing Chorégraphie Antique
for academic credit, register for Dance 131 and
Dance 231 in consecutive order. Dance 131 and
Dance 231 fulfill the arts distribution requirement.
Full-time students at Goucher may register
for Dance 131 and Dance 231 as an academic
audit. For further information, contact Professor
Chrystelle Trump Bond.
Goucher Repertory Dance Ensemble
Our resident ensemble performs in student,
faculty, and guest-artist works, such as the Fall
and Spring Dance Concerts, DAN 361, and
senior thesis concerts. Students must audition,
be accepted, and perform in at least two
Kraushaar or independent/thesis concerts to
be eligible to receive credit. Members of the
Goucher Repertory Dance Ensemble can receive
1.5 credits per semester, and this course is
repeatable up to a maximum of six credits.
Goucher College Orchestra
The Goucher College Orchestra (GCO) is
the student orchestra of Goucher College.
Membership is open to Goucher students by
audition for credit (1.5) or audit. Goucher
faculty and staff may also participate, however
the orchestra is not a community orchestra.
Additional musicians are contracted for dress
rehearsals and performances depending on
student enrollment and repertoire requirements.
GCO performs in the college's Kraushaar
Auditorium in the spring and Goucher's Haebler
Memorial Chapel in the fall. Regular rehearsals
take place on Tuesday and Thursday
afternoons (4:30–6 p.m.) in Haebler Memorial
Chapel. Goucher students and faculty often
appear as soloists and guest conductors in
concert. The orchestra performs major
literature from the standard repertoire, as well
as occasional works by advanced Goucher
student composers.
Goucher Chorus
The Goucher Chorus presents three concerts
each year, often in collaboration with choruses
from other schools on the East Coast. The
performances feature both a cappella music
and music for chorus and orchestra and are
performed at Goucher and other schools. The
chorus rehearses twice a week and is open
to students and faculty following a simple
audition. Course credits may be earned for
chorus participation.
Small Musical Ensembles
Small musical ensembles at Goucher include
the Goucher Chamber Music Group, the Goucher
Chamber Singers, the Goucher Jazz Ensemble,
the Goucher African Drum and Dance Ensemble,
the Percussion Ensemble, and the Goucher
Music and Theatre Workshop, which stages
opera and musical theater productions. Each
group rehearses with a coach or conductor once
or twice a week and performs in concert each
semester. Membership is open to students,
faculty, and staff following a simple audition.
Students may earn course credit at the rate of
1.5 credits per semester per ensemble.
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Governance
Academic Honor Board
The Academic Honor Board hears all cases
involving actual and alleged violations of the
Academic Honor Code. The board is made up
of a chair, a secretary, four student representatives,
and faculty members who serve at each
hearing. The board is selected by the current
chair of the board and the associate dean for
undergraduate studies. The associate dean
serves as the board coordinator. Anyone who
has violated the honor code or has witnessed a
violation is honor-bound to report the violation
to the chair of the Academic Honor Board or to
the coordinator. For more information, see the
Academic Honor Code.
Class Officers
Class officers build class unity by organizing
social activities, fundraisers, and meetings.
Classes can collaborate with other classes,
houses, or clubs to sponsor larger events. Senior
class officers work with others at the college
to coordinate the 100 Nights event, Senior
Week, Baccalaureate, the senior class speaker,
the class gift, and fundraising. Officers for each
of the three returning classes (2012, 2013, 2014)
are elected by their class in the spring elections.
Officers for the entering class (2015) are
elected by their class in the fall.
Student Government Association
Every student in the Goucher community is a
member of the Student Government Association
(SGA). The administrative and legislative
duties of the SGA are in the hands of the
Executive Board and the Senate (legislative
body), respectively. The Executive Board meets
weekly and is the steering committee of SGA.
The Senate is made up of elected house, class,
commuter, and at-large senators. The SGA
parliamentarian is selected by the Executive
Board and confirmed by the Senate in the fall.
The meetings of the Senate are open to the
entire student body. Students are encouraged to
attend, as well as to address their concerns to
their elected SGA representatives. Student
awareness of and participation in SGA activities
are essential to ensuring the value and effectiveness
of the organization. The SGA welcomes the
interest and participation of the student body.
Anyone who has questions or ideas or wants to
volunteer for organization activities should refer
to the listed officers or the SGA website found
on the Goucher Digest site. See the SGA Constitution
under Campus Policies.
Student Judicial Board
The Student Judicial Board hears cases
involving alleged violations of the Student Code
of Conduct. The board is composed of a select
group of students, faculty, and staff. Student
members are selected by the president of SGA,
along with the assistant dean for community
living. Faculty and staff members are appointed
by the dean of students. Interested students
should apply through SGA. See the Student
Code of Conduct for more specific information
regarding the Student Judicial Board.
Student Mentors
Orientation Committee
The Orientation Committee (OC) helps new
first-year and transfer students in their transition
to Goucher. Upperclass students are
selected, hired, and trained by the director of
the new student programs to organize, plan,
and implement summer, fall, and January
orientation programs; mentor new students
and their families throughout the summer; and
facilitate a comfortable transition for new
students. Students are selected and trained
during the spring semester and maintain communication
with new students beginning in
May and ending in September.
Goucher Student Ambassadors
Goucher Student Ambassadors are students
who give campus tours, host overnight guests,
and assist with special events for the Admissions
Office. In addition, ambassadors can act as
Goucher admissions liaisons to their high schools.
The admissions staff selects Executive Board
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members each year to head the organization in
conjunction with the Admissions Office.
Executive Board members are in charge of
assigning tour times, arranging overnight stays,
and assisting in the coordination of all
admissions special events. They are chosen for
their enthusiasm, sense of responsibility, and
ability to communicate with prospective students
and their families about their personal
experiences at Goucher.
Connections Peer Facilitators
Connections is designed to provide first-year
students with the opportunity to reflect on the
adjustments they are making to college life and
to think about their choices and responsibilities
as a member of a diverse learning community.
Peer facilitators provide a peer perspective,
serve as small-group facilitators, and help to
plan gatherings for the students in their section
of Connections.
Community Assistants
Community assistants (CAs)—students hired,
trained, and supervised by Office of Community
Living staff—live in residence halls, function as
peer advisers, and are the initial contacts for
students with problems and concerns. CAs
are available to help students within the limits
of their training, ability, and time. They also
direct students to appropriate professional
resources both on and off campus. Each CA
is assigned to one house and organizes educational
programming in the halls, works with
roommates who experience conflicts, provides
documentation of policy violations, and serves
as liaison for Facilities Management Services
and academic channels.
Peer Listeners
Goucher’s Peer Listening Program is a network
of trained students available to any peer in need
of someone to listen to them. The priority is to
provide a supplemental support system to students,
specifically regarding, but not limited to,
those who are or have been affected by sexual
and dating violence. Peer listeners are available
from 7 p.m. to 2 a.m. each night.
THE ATHENAEUM
Goucher’s Athenaeum is a high-tech library, a
public forum, classrooms, a café, an art gallery,
a radio station, a center for community service,
places to meet and converse, and many other
spaces—all in one.
The lifestyles and needs of today's students demand
that we rethink the way we provide resources
and services to them. They are active
24 hours a day, seven days a week. Technology
is changing the way they think, learn, and connect
with one another. The diverse aspects of
their lives—social, academic, and otherwise—
are blending together, and the lines between
them are becoming less clear.
The Goucher College Athenaeum is alive with
the energy of the people in (and all around it)—
coming together at the intellectual, cultural, and
social crossroads of the campus. It represents
an important step forward in the evolution of
Goucher College and an exciting new shape for
the future of liberal arts education.
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PEARLSTONE STUDENT CENTER
The Pearlstone Student Center serves as the
hub of college activities and events, both daytime
and evening. Located in the Mary Fisher Hall,
Pearlstone houses the bookstore; post office;
Passport Café at Pearlstone and private dining
room; various lounges; a vending area; student
club and student government work areas; and
Goucher’s own night spot, the Gopher Hole. For
information about reserving one of the meeting
rooms or using any of the other facilities in the
building, stop by the Office of Student Engagement
in Pearlstone. The Pearlstone Student
Center is accessible 24 hours a day. The front
door to Mary Fisher Hall is unlocked during
the following hours:
Monday-Friday ..........................7 a.m.–1 a.m.
Saturday and Sunday ................noon–1 a.m.
EATING ON CAMPUS
Alice’s Restaurant
The Athenaeum | 410-769-5012
If you’re studying late in the Athenaeum,
Alice’ s Restaurant is the place to get a bite to
eat. Sandwiches, salads, smoothies, espresso,
and other light fare are served in the space
adjacent to the Forum. In good weather,
community members can gather on the adjoining
outdoor patio, which overlooks the Winslow
Great Lawn. Student may make purchases with
cash, Gopher Bucks, limited cash value exchange,
or dining dollars. See Dining Services
for more information.
Monday-Sunday ........................11 a.m.–5 p.m.,
9 p.m.–2 a.m.
The Gopher Hole
Pearlstone Student Center, lower level
The Gopher Hole’s coffeehouse atmosphere
makes it the natural spot for informal student
gatherings. On Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
nights, the Gopher Hole sponsors live entertainment,
open mics, dance parties, and special
events. The Gopher Hole is also home to student-sponsored
events throughout the year.
The menu consists of a variety of snacks,
desserts, smoothies, and milkshakes. Check
out the Goucher Events webpage for a list of
performances and activities
(events.goucher.edu).
Kosher Dining Hall
Shabbat dinner hours vary
throughout the year.
Weinberg Jewish Student Center,
Stimson Hall | 410-337-6486
Kosher meal plans in a Jewish home-like
environment are available in the Jewish Student
Center, located across the hall from the Stimson
Dining Hall. To sign up for a kosher meal plan,
students must specify Kosher Dining Program
on the cards that are sent with the tuition bills
in August. Students may also visit Student
Administrative Services and speak with someone
in student billing/collections. Shabbat
dinner hours vary throughout the year. Shabbat
dinner is held throughout the year at 6 p.m. in
the Weinberg Jewish Student Center.
Lunch (Monday-Friday) ..............11 a.m.–2 p.m.
Brunch (Saturday and Sunday)..11 a.m.–2 p.m.
Dinner (Monday-Sunday) ..........5–7 p.m.
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Passport Café at
Pearlstone
The Passport Café at Pearlstone is open all day
and serves authentic Mexican cuisine, among
many other options. Students may make purchases
with cash, cash value exchange, or dining
dollars. See Dining Services for more
information.
Hours of Operation
Monday-Friday............................7:30 a.m.–9 p.m.
Heubeck Dining Hall
The Heubeck Dining Hall serves restaurantstyle
meals with all-you-care-to-eat convenience.
You can choose from venues that include
Cucina Verde Entrée Station, Global Green
Exhibition Station, Stockpot Soup Station,
Double Treats Desserts, Toss-Ups Salad Station,
and Caesar and Sammie’s Deli. One meal
is deducted from your block meal plan, and you
may return for unlimited helpings.
Hours of Operation
Lunch (Monday–Friday) 11 a.m.–2 p.m.
Dinner (Monday–Thursday) 5–7:30 p.m.
Dinner (Sunday)
5–8 p.m.
Guest Meal Rates Guests Faculty/Staff
Lunch $11.40 $6.00
Dinner $13.30 $6.00
The Van
Located in the first-level lobby of Van Meter
Hall, The Van features artisan, hand-roasted
Peet's Coffee and delicious pastries and
desserts prepared daily on campus in the Bon
Appétit bake shop. Also available is a limited
selection of sandwiches, salads, and drinks
for lunch.
Hours of Operation
Monday–Thursday ....................8:30 a.m.–6 p.m.
Friday ............................................8:30 a.m.–12 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday ................closed
Stimson Dining Hall
The Stimson Dining Hall combines restaurantstyle
service with on-campus convenience. Meals
served in Stimson are all-you-care-to-eat style.
Menus vary daily, providing selections to suit
everyone. One meal is deducted from your block
meal plan, and you may return for unlimited
helpings.
Hours of Operation
Lunch (Monday–Friday) 11 a.m.–2 p.m.
Brunch (Saturday and Sunday) 11 a.m.–2 p.m.
Dinner (Monday–Thursday) 5 p.m.–8 p.m.
(Friday and Sunday) 5 p.m.–7 p.m.
Guest Meal Rates Guests Faculty/Staff
Lunch or Brunch $11.40 $6.00
Dinner $13.30 $6.00
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PRESIDENT’S OFFICE
Sanford J. Ungar, President
Wendy Belzer Litzke, Vice President for
Government and Community Relations
Shelly Hillebrand, Executive Assistant to the
President
Lillian Johnson, Administrative Assistant
Dorsey Center 201 | 410-337-6040
The President’s Office is on the second floor of
Dorsey Center. Appointments to see President
Ungar are made by Shelly Hillebrand.
COLLEGE COUNCIL
The College Council serves as an advisory body
to the president. It is made up of the provost,
vice president and dean of students, associate
dean of graduate and professional studies,
vice president for communications, vice
president for development and alumnae/i
affairs, vice president for finance, vice president
for enrollment management, vice president for
technology and planning, vice president for
government and community relations, general
counsel, two faculty members, two students,
and two administrative staff members.
STUDENT LIFE DIVISION
Dean of Students Office
Gail Neverdon Edmonds, Vice President and
Dean of Students
Georgann Nedwell, Assistant to the Dean
of Students
Bonnie Fishpaw, Administrative Assistant
Dorsey Center 203 | 410-337-6150
The Student Life Division consists of the
following offices: Career Development,
Community Service, Student Health and
Counseling Services, Physical Education and
Athletics, Office of Community Living, Office
of Multicultural Student Services, the Goucher
Disability Initiative, Office of Student Engagement,
and the Office of the Chaplain. A hallmark
of the Goucher experience is education both
inside and outside the classroom. Goucher
students apply their talents and leadership skills
working with student clubs and organizations,
in student and campus governance organizations,
on athletic teams, in internships and community
service projects, and in performing arts productions.
Through collaborations with faculty, staff
and students, members of the student life division
provide our students engaging, supportive
and challenging experiences that promote student
learning and holistic development. Our
commitment to Goucher's community principles
of respect, inclusion, communication, community
service/social justice and responsibility
is at the core of all our endeavors. By participating
in intercultural, international, service
opportunities and other co-curricular experiences,
students are able to actualize their leadership
and citizenship potential both locally
and globally. The dean is available to assist students
and their families as personal issues and
emergencies arise that impact their Goucher
experience. All members of the student life
leadership team serve in an advisory capacity
to individuals or groups of students.
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Career
Development
Office
Traci Martin, Director
Maureen Marshall, Associate Director
Stacy Cooper Patterson, Career Counselor
Sue Sala, Program Assistant
Dorsey Center | 410-337-6191
career@goucher.edu | www.goucher.edu/cdo
The Career Development Office (CDO) is
designed to help students and alumnae/i find
and pursue career paths that combine their
values, interests, and skills. The office is
committed to providing holistic and innovative
approaches to career planning and professional
skill development by creating a welcoming space
and providing a full range of services, programs,
resources, and opportunities.
· Major and Career Exploration: Students can
learn about majors and career paths; explore
skills, interests, and values; as well as gather
information about potential career fields.
· Student Employment: Students can get help
finding on-campus and off-campus jobs. The
office sponsors a job fair for on-campus jobs
at the beginning of fall semester. Additionally,
students can get support in locating resources
for identifying summer jobs.
· Internships: Students can receive assistance
finding internships and learn about earning
credit for an academic internship. Summer
internship awards are available for students
who are participating in unpaid
summer academic internships and are seeking
funding to offset some of their expenses.
· Full-Time Employment: Students can develop
the necessary knowledge and skills to conduct
an effective and focused job search. Students
can use the CDO web resources, library, and
staff to create powerful résumés and cover
letters, research target markets, identify job
listings and practice interview skills.
· Graduate and Professional School: Students
can meet with staff to explore graduate school
options. Resources are available for researching
programs, applying to schools, and finding
funds to attend. Students can also pick up
information on graduate admissions exams or
take a practice exam in the CDO.
· Staying in touch with the CDO: To get the
latest information on jobs and internships, as
well as upcoming CDO events and services,
students can sign up to follow the CDO on
Facebook (CDO-Goucher) and Twitter
(CDOGoucher).
Physical Education,
Recreation,
and Athletics
Geoff Miller, Director
Decker Sports and Recreation Center |
410-337-6383
Goucher College is a member of the Landmark
Conference and is a Division III member institution
of the NCAA. The Physical Education
and Athletics Department offers:
• Nineteen intercollegiate varsity teams: field
hockey and volleyball for women; crosscountry,
soccer, tennis, basketball, swimming,
track and field (indoor and outdoor), and
lacrosse for men and women; and a coed
equestrian team.
• A variety of classes and activities ranging
from jujitsu, yoga, and tai chi chuan to
strength training, Ultimate Frisbee,
and racquetball.
• Recent intramural offerings have included
soccer, volleyball, softball, basketball, and
flag football. Other special events take place
throughout the year.
Athletic facilities include the Lilian Welsh
Gymnasium, the von Borries swimming pool, a
synthetic infill turf field with lights, an eightlane
synthetic surface track with stadium field,
five miles of cross-country trails, three natural
grass athletic fields, eight tennis courts, a
lighted outdoor basketball court, stables, and
outdoor and indoor horse riding rings. The
Decker Sports and Recreation Center houses
athletic offices, classrooms, an athletic training
room, a strength and conditioning center, a
cardio fitness center, locker rooms, one
racquetball and one squash court, a
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multipurpose room, and a modern gymnasium
with bleacher seating for 1,200. Participation is
encouraged in:
• Open recreation time available daily in
the Lilian Welsh Gymnasium and Decker
Sports and Recreation Center when
classes, varsity practices, or sports clubs
are not taking place. The building is open
from 7 a.m. to midnight on weekdays, 10
a.m. to 6 p.m. on weekends. OneCard ID
must be presented to enter the building.
Pool hours are listed on the athletics website.
Students are allowed one guest. There
is a guest fee of $10 for a guest’s visit.
• For intramural schedules and recreational
events, contact Leonard Trevino at
410-337-6284.
• Classes generally meet twice a week for
seven weeks; other special classes meet only
once a week for an extended period of time.
See the class-offering list from Student
Administrative Services for details. Direct
specific class questions to the appropriate
instructor, 410-337-6383.
• Intercollegiate Athletics: See listings on
the web or contact the head coach for
details, 410-337-6383.
• Recreational Student Clubs and Organizations:
See Campus and Community Life
section for a listing or contact the Office of
Student Engagement. Recent activities
clubs include jujitsu, Dance Team, yoga,
hip-hop, capoeira, fencing, and Ultimate
Frisbee.
• The Outdoor Equipment Center: Camping
equipment, mountain bikes, and hybrid
bikes are available for check out with a
valid Goucher ID, 410-337-6389.
Equity in Athletics Disclosure Act
The Equity in Athletics Disclosure Act requires
Goucher to prepare an annual report that
includes information on participation in and
expenditures for the men’s and women’s athletic
teams. This report is available for inspection by
students, prospective students, and the public.
Copies of the report are available in the office
of the Department of Physical Education and
Athletics, in the Office of Institutional Research,
and in the Athenaeum.
Religious and
Spiritual Life
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Cynthia Terry, Chaplain
Chapel | 410-337-6048
Rabbi Josh Snyder, Hillel Director
Weinberg Jewish Student Center | 410-337-6545
Yona Gorelick, Engagement Director
Welsh Hall | 410-337-6404
Kasey Kimball, Goucher Christian Fellowship
Heubeck Hall | 410-337-6266
Religious and Spiritual Life at Goucher includes:
• Exploration of religions and spirituality
through the liberal arts curriculum
• Deep engagement with particular
religious traditions
• Exploration of big questions, through
conversation, art, movement, writing and
discussion, within religious traditions,
and beyond
• Growth in multifaith appreciation, dialogue,
and learning
• Personal support through conversation and
counseling offered to individuals and groups
• Participation with various campus
constituencies to raise social justice issues
and work for positive social change
Haebler Memorial Chapel and the Harry and
Jeannette Weinberg Jewish Student Center
are the primary locations for religious life at
Goucher. The chapel is open daily from 7 a.m.
to 5 p.m. (and often in the evenings or on weekends)
for silence, solitude, and prayer. Chaplain
Cynthia Terry supports and oversees all aspects
of religious and spiritual life at Goucher. Her
office is located in the chapel basement. “Ask
Big Questions” is a dynamic, campus-wide
initiative for exploring important questions.
Student, faculty, and staff all find ways to engage
the big questions each semester. The Interreligious
and Spiritual Programming Board sponsors
discussions, dinners, and other activities for
students to explore their own and other traditions.
“What Matters to Me and Why,” an open
forum in the Geen Community Center, invites
members of the Goucher community to share
stories of their lives so that together we can talk
about our deepest values and concerns.
Goucher’s outdoor labyrinth is next to the
chapel and available for meditation and relaxation.
Our canvas labyrinth is also available

throughout each semester; groups can also
arrange to use the labyrinth.
Hillel, the Jewish student organization on
campus, provides social, educational, religious,
spiritual, and community-service programming
to Goucher students. The full-time Hillel staff,
including the rabbi/director and an engagement
(outreach) director, is on campus to help students
plan events and provide for meaningful experiences,
as well as for mentorship and counseling.
Many of Hillel’s events take place in the Harry
and Jeanette Weinberg Jewish Student Center,
which includes a full kosher dining hall, as well
as a lounge space, a computing center, and a
Jewish library. Hillel provides programs open
to all students, regardless of faith or background,
including weekly Shabbat dinners and services,
opportunities to explore spirituality, Israelrelated
programming, and holiday observances
and celebrations. These include High Holiday
services and Passover seders on campus.
Regular social justice and community-service
programming are hallmarks of Hillel and
Goucher’s Jewish community. Hillel also
facilitates students’ Jewish Journeys by
alternative spring break trips that are focused
on social action (tzedek), as well as Taglit-
Birthright Israel trips in the winter and
summer. You can find updated information on
Hillel events and services at goucher.edu/hillel.
Office of
Community Living
As space permits, a limited
number of single rooms
are made available for
upper classmen.
Scott Eckhardt, Assistant Dean for
Community Living
Candace Doane, Assistant Director of
Community Living
Timothy Chin, Community Living
Coordinator
Mary Wahl, Community Living Coordinator
Heubeck Hall, lower level |410-337-6424
As a residential college, the living-learning
environment is an integral part of the educational
experience at Goucher. The Office of Community
Living program stresses individual and
community responsibility, respect, and
cooperation. The professional staff works with
student community assistants (CAs) to educate
students and help them adjust to and become
involved in the community, as well as make
their own responsible choices and decisions.
First- and second-year students are typically
assigned to double-occupancy rooms.
Because residential living is fundamental to the
mission of the college and the experience of a
Goucher student, all full-time undergraduate
students are strongly encouraged to live on
campus and participate in one of the college
meal plans. Exceptions may be made for students
who choose to commute from their permanent
home address within 30 miles of Goucher’s
campus. In addition, a limited number of
upper-class students may receive permission to
live off campus. Exceptions for special circumstances
may be granted by the dean of students.
Residents are asked to pay careful attention to
the opening and closing dates of the residence
halls (see inside cover). Students will be notified
of these dates and times well in advance and are
asked to make travel plans accordingly. If
something needs to be repaired in your room or
in a residence hall facility (e.g., the bathrooms)
contact your CA. If the problem is urgent and
your CA is unavailable, call the Office of
Community Living at 410-337-6424.
Please refer to the residence hall contract and
Living on Campus: A Handbook for Residential
Living for more information regarding keys,
student property, specific policies, and additional
information regarding campus living.
The responsibilities of the professional Office
of Community Living staff include general
administration, training and supervising CAs,
diversity programming, college judicial affairs,
individual counseling, and crisis intervention.
The staff also develops programs designed to
help students become more self-reliant and able
to take responsibility for their own learning and
problem solving.
CAs serve as the leadership team within the
residential houses. CAs are upper-class student
leaders who serve as a resource and referral
point and provide educational support. They
develop programs, help establish community,
and maintain campus policy.
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Throughout the year, the CAs plan social events
in the residence halls—everything from pizza
parties and astrology readings to evenings with
faculty and discussions on health and wellness.
Roommate concerns should be addressed first
with your CA—he or she is specifically trained
to handle roommate conflicts. You should also
be willing to give the situation ample time. If
you and your roommate continue to have
problems, the Office of Community Living can
work with you to explore options for other
housing arrangements.
Goucher strives to promote a campus
environment in which all students can prosper
academically, culturally, and socially. Students
come to college with varying degrees of exposure,
knowledge, and understanding about specific
differences among people. We all have something
to contribute to and learn from a diverse
community and expect that community
members do so. The Office of Community
Living serves a range of diverse student groups
and individuals on campus; the office provides
support and advocacy, facilitates programming,
provides resources, and offers mediation and
conflict resolution.
As space permits, a limited number of single
rooms are made available for upper-class students.
Multicultural
Student Services
Mary Tandia, Assistant Dean for
Multicultural Student Services
Welsh Hall, lower level | 443-921-3355
The Office of Multicultural Student Services
is committed to working with members of the
Goucher community to foster and sustain a
learning environment that is respectful, inclusive,
and appreciative of diversity in its many forms.
Faculty, staff, and students, along with offices
such as Religious and Spiritual Life, Hillel, and
International Studies, regularly collaborate to
cultivate an environment that is engaged in
learning about difference on campus, locally,
and abroad. Specifically, the Office of Multicultural
Student Services collaborates with
individual and student groups on various
programmatic initiatives. The office advises
student groups, provides personal support,
coordinates opportunities for community
learning, and facilitates the Educational
Opportunity Program (EOP). Events such as
Fusion, the MLK Tribute Dinner, and heritage
month celebrations provide opportunities for
reflection, dialogue, and learning. Special
programs and activities are also sponsored for
international students through this office. If
you are interested in getting involved or need
to talk to someone about an issue of diversity,
please contact the Office of Multicultural
Student Services.
Office of Student
Engagement
Emily Perl, Associate Dean for Student
Engagement
Kia Kuresman, Director of New Student
Programs
Susannah Walker, Associate Director
for Leadership Development
Christine Krieger, Assistant Director for
Programming
Kathy Hemelt, Program Assistant
Pearlstone Student Center, second floor |
410-337-6124
The Office of Student Engagement is dedicated
to providing a variety of quality on- and
off-campus activities, leadership development
opportunities, new-student programs, and
late-night and weekend events that enhance
the Goucher experience for students and their
families. We also offer specific support to
first-year and transfer students and their
parents, commuters, class officers, and the
Student Government Association, and we serve
as a general resource to all student clubs and
organizations. Our programs aid in the
transition to college, integrate in-class and
out-of-class learning, and facilitate student
development in all areas of their lives. We
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elieve that meaningful engagement in the total
campus experience enhances both academic
and personal success, and we want to make
Goucher College a fun place to live and learn.
Available services and resources include:
• Event-planning resource materials
• Room reservations for club meetings and events
• Programming equipment and materials
• Vending tables in Pearlstone Lobby
• Club resources
• Leadership workshops and resources
• New-student information/orientation programs
• Information Desk, including transportation,
area attractions, and discount ticket information
• Transportation services
• Late-night and weekend programming,
including Gopher Hole campus coffeehouse
• Baltimore/DC resources and opportunities
Student Health and
Counseling Services
Jeannette Hadfield, CRNP, Director
410-337-6050 | Fax 410-337-6051
www.goucher.edu/health
The Goucher student health center is an
outpatient primary health care facility that
provides comprehensive medical care for acute
and stable chronic illnesses, women’s health
care, preventative medical care, short-term
counseling, and health education services. The
center is staffed by a board-certified physician,
a psychiatrist, a psychologist, certified nurse
practitioners, counselors, and registered nurses.
Location
We are located on the first floor of the main
lobby of the Heubeck building.
Hours of Operation
Appointments and walk-in services are available
from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.
During all other hours and on Saturday and
Sunday, call Public Safety at 410-337-6111.
Primary Health Care
All full-time students (nine credits or more)
may use the health and counseling services,
provided they have:
• Completed and submitted a medical history
and physical examination entrance form.
• Paid the annual health fee, which is mandatory
for all students. Graduate students who do
not pay the annual health fee can be seen at
the health center on a fee-for-service basis.
Additional Services
The health center offers an on-site laboratory,
which is capable of limited, common routine
laboratory procedures. Other tests and diagnostics
are available at close off-site facilities. Also
offered is a limited formulary of commonly
prescribed medications and supplies on site at
a minimal cost to students. Payment for services
can be paid by cash, check, OneCard, or billed
to the student’s account.
Immunization
All students must provide proof of immunization
or be immunized. Students who do not comply
with this requirement will not be allowed to
continue enrollment at Goucher. Student
health services provides immunization for a
minimal fee. State law requires that an individual
enrolled in an institution of higher education
in Maryland, who resides on campus in student
housing, must receive vaccination against
meningococcal disease unless the student signs
a waiver.
Emergency Treatment
Students who need emergency care when the
health center is closed may choose from many
excellent nearby medical facilities, including
the following:
Greater Baltimore Medical Center (GBMC)
6701 N. Charles St.
Baltimore, MD 21204
410-849-2226
Open 24 hours, daily
Urgent care 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., daily
Doctor’s Express
1220A E, Joppa Road, Suite 109
Towson, MD 21286
410-296-0018
Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Saturday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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Referral to
adjunct treatment services,
including evaluation by
a psychiatrist and/or
long-term treatment,
can be arranged.
St. Joseph’s Hospital
7620 York Road
Lutherville, MD 21093
410-337-1226
Open 24 hours, daily
Minute Clinic
CVS Pharmacy
1001 York Road
Towson, MD 21204
410-823-3900
Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Maps are available in Public Safety and the
Office of Community Living, as well as online
through the Health and Counseling Services
webpage. If emergency assistance is required
when the health center is closed, call a
community assistant or Public Safety at
410-337-6111. When requesting health care
from an outside facility, you will be asked to
present identification and insurance information.
Students are responsible for the cost of ambulance
transportation and treatment received
at the emergency room of a hospital or urgentcare
facility.
Health Insurance
Coverage for full-time students, candidates, and
non-candidates is available through the college,
depending on the specific service required. The
insurance fully or partially covers laboratory
work, X-rays, hospitalization costs, emergency
room visits, and mental health outpatient
expenses. All students must be enrolled in
an insurance program that offers benefits
comparable to those provided by the Goucher
insurance. In certain instances, the college
may require emergency medical or psychiatric
evaluation of a student. If you choose to waive
the Goucher insurance, you should be certain
that your policy will provide coverage at St.
Joseph’s Hospital or Greater Baltimore
Medical Center in an emergency. Proof of
policy and effective date of policy will exempt
a student from the college requirement.
Counseling Services
9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday–Thursday
9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday
Counseling services offers free confidential
counseling to all students who pay the college
health fee. If you are looking for support and a
place to talk out your feelings and concerns,
counseling services could be a valuable
resource to you. Students get help with issues
such as adjusting to college, managing stress,
improving interpersonal relationships, building
self-esteem, overcoming depression,
assertiveness training, help with alcohol and
drug-related issues and eating disorders,
sexuality concerns, and issues related to abuse
and sexual assault. Faculty, staff, community
assistants, and student-athlete mentors are
encouraged to refer students to and consult
with the counseling staff.
You may make an appointment through confidential
voicemail by calling 410-337-6481 or
during emergency walk-in time, from 1 to
2 p.m., Monday through Friday. Limited telephone
call-in hours are available for urgent concerns
on weekends.
Medical Excuses
Health and counseling services are offered to
students on a confidential basis. Course
requirements and attendance are academic
matters between the student and the faculty;
the responsibility for class attendance and
performance rests primarily with the student.
The Student Health and Counseling staff does
not issue medical excuses from academic
obligations. If authorized by the student, the
staff will verify that he or she has been treated
at Student Health and Counseling Services. At
the time of a visit, students may sign an
authorization form that allows faculty members
to verify that they were seen.
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Students who miss class because of illness or
other emergencies should contact their faculty
by telephone or e-mail as soon as possible to
make the necessary arrangements to complete
missed assignments. Faculty members who
wish to verify that a student was treated at
Student Health and Counseling Services may
contact the staff. In the event of a serious illness
or injury requiring hospitalization or extended
absence from classes, the dean of students
should be notified. The Dean of Students Office
will assist the student or his or her family in
notifying the faculty.
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AROUND TOWN
Around Towson
Founded by Ezechial Towson several years before
the Revolutionary War, Towson is within walking
distance of Goucher and is located eight miles
north of Baltimore. The neighborhood of East
Towson was founded by Nelson Wells, a free
Baltimorean who accumulated considerable
property during slavery. Today, Towson is the
county seat of Baltimore County and is a growing
business and residential area with a population of
about 75,000. No matter what kind of food,
entertainment, or shopping you are looking for,
Towson will probably be able to satisfy your
needs. We have included a few places in this
section that have been of interest to Goucher
students in the past, but part of the fun of
Towson is exploring it yourself and making your
own discoveries.
TOWSON
UNIVERSITY
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Around Baltimore
Baltimore’s Inner Harbor
offers many attractions and
places to get away for awhile.
Baltimore—an intriguing combination of the
modern and the old—is a city made for exploring
and is only about 20 minutes by car from campus.
Baltimore, nicknamed “Charm City,” has far
too many restaurants and other diversions and
delights to list here, but a few suggestions for
exploring are in order. Try Harborplace, The
Gallery, and Power Plant Live at the Inner
Harbor. Shopping and eating possibilities are
virtually endless, and the passing parade of
pedestrians and boats provides some of
Baltimore’s best free entertainment. Stroll
north along Charles Street from the 300 block
as far as the Belvedere Hotel at Charles and
Chase streets. This section of Charles Street is
lined with a variety of shops, and its restaurants
offer Japanese, Chinese, French, Italian, Indian,
and American cuisines. In the middle of it all,
is beautiful Mount Vernon Place, Baltimore’s
answer to the European town square. Here
you’ll find the well-known Peabody Institute
and its Friedberg Concert Hall. Whatever you
do, don’t miss Fells Point, at the foot of Broadway,
or Canton, east of the Inner Harbor. One
of the original sections of Baltimore, Fells Point
has the ambiance of an old seaport. You’ll
discover a lively nightlife there, with plenty
of music for listening and dancing.
Theater, music, and art are very much a part
of life in Baltimore. The Hippodrome Theatre
hosts Broadway productions, while Center
Stage represents regional theater at its very
best. The Baltimore Opera’s home is the Lyric
Opera House, and just a couple blocks away,
the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra plays in its
own Meyerhoff Symphony Hall, one of the
finest in the country. Rock groups often visit
the Recher Theater in Towson; the downtown
1st Mariner Arena; Merriweather Post Pavilion
in Columbia; and the Verizon Center in
Washington, DC. The city is the repository for
some of the country’s most important art
treasures, housedatboth the Baltimore Museum
of Art and the Walters Art Museum. At the
Inner Harbor, explore the Maryland Science
Center and walk among the fish and other sea
creatures at the National Aquarium.
Sports are alive and well in Baltimore, too. The
Orioles play baseball April through September
in Oriole Park at Camden Yards. The Baltimore
Blast soccer team may be seen in the 1st Mariner
Arena from November through June. Horse
racing takes place at Pimlico Race Course. The
city’s NFL team, the Ravens, plays at M&T
Bank Stadium at Camden Yards from September
through December.
Take a walk around the famous Lexington or
Cross Street markets; shop in quaint Mount
Washington; check out Charles Village and
Hampden near the Johns Hopkins campus.
Just put on your walking shoes—the city is
all yours.
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Baltimore Tourism Information Center: 410-
837-4636 or 800-282-6632. Convention and
Visitor Association: 1-877-Baltimore. For more
information about Baltimore, check out
www.baltimorecollegetown.org.
The Information Desk on the main floor of
the Athenaeum has transportation and area
attraction information.
Accommodations
• Baltimore Marriott Hunt Valley Inn,
245 Shawan Road, Hunt Valley,
410-785-7000, 800-228-9290
• Burkshire Marriott Conference Hotel,
10 W. Burke Ave., Towson, 410-324-8100
• Chase Suite Hotel-Hunt Valley,
10710 Beaver Dam Road, Cockeysville,
410-584-7370, ext. 303
• Comfort Inn of Towson,
8801 Loch Raven Blvd., Towson,
410-882-0900
• Crowne Plaza Hotel, 2004 Greenspring
Drive, Timonium, 410-252-7373,
800-289-4499
• Holiday Inn, 1100 Cromwell Bridge Road,
Towson, Reference 100186467,
410-823-4410, 800-465-4329
• Holiday Inn Timonium Hotel and
Padonia Ballroom, 9615 Deereco Road,
Timonium, 410-560-1000, 800-235-3297
• Ramada Inn Towson, 8712 Loch Raven Blvd.,
Towson, 410-823-8750, 800-272-6232
• Red Roof Inn, 111 West Timonium Road,
Timonium, Reference CP505836,
410-666-0380, 800-843-7663
• Renaissance Harborplace Hotel, 202 E. Pratt
St., Baltimore, 410-547-1200, 800-468-3571
• Sheraton Baltimore North, 903 Dulaney
Valley Road., Towson 410-321-7400,
800-785-8169
Banks
Call to check bank hours
and ATM locations.
• Bank of America, 825 Dulaney Valley Road,
Towson Town Center, 410-828-1668. An ATM
is located on campus.
• The Columbia Bank, 800 Southerly Road,
Towson, 410-821-5664
• Wachovia, 989 Fairmount Ave., Towson,
410-494-6780
• Provident Bank of Maryland, 1005 York Road,
410-337-8212
Bowling
• AMF/Fair Lanes, 701 Southwick Drive,
Towson, 410-825-4100
• Taylor’s Stoneleigh Duckpin Bowling Center,
6703 York Road, Towson, 410-779-3187
Coffee Spots
• The Daily Grind Coffee House,
1720 Thames St., Baltimore, 410-558-0399
• Desert Café, 1605 Sulgrave Ave.,
Mt. Washington, 410-367-5808
• Starbucks, 825 Dulaney Valley Road, Towson
410-847-9098
• Vaccaro’s Italian Pastry Shop,
222 S. Albemarle St., Little Italy,
410-685-4905
Community Service
For community-service opportunities in the
Towson and Baltimore areas, contact the
associate director for community-based learning
(Van Meter G31), or Community Auxiliary
for Service (CAUSE), a student club.
Visit www.goucher.edu/communityservice for
more information.
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Crisis and Resource
Center Telephone
Numbers
• On-campus Emergency (Office of Public
Safety), x6111 (410-337-6111 from off campus)
• AIDS/HIV Hotline (Baltimore metropolitan
area), 410-333-2437
• Baltimore County Fire Department
(emergency only), 911
• Baltimore County Mental Health Services,
410-887-2731
• Baltimore County Office of Substance Abuse,
410-887-3828
• Baltimore County Police Department
(emergency only), 911
• Gay and Lesbian Switchboard (information,
resources, peer counseling), 410-837-5445
• Family Medicine Associates, 410-683-3330
• National HIV/AIDS Hotline, 1-800-342-AIDS
• Planned Parenthood, 410-576-1414,
800-230-1400
• St. Joseph’s Hospital Emergency Room,
410-337-1226
• Sexual Assault/Domestic Violence Hotline,
Towson, 410-828-6390
• Sexual Assault Counseling, GBMC,
410-828-2000
• Towson Health, 410-832-2888
Florists
• Whitney Florists, 49 Chesapeake Ave.,
Towson, 410-823-0331
• Raimondi’s Florist, Towson Town Center,
Towson, 800-878-5599
Food Service
Deliveries
• Bon Appétit, 410-337-6416 (x6416). The
campus food service will deliver cakes, pizzas,
or fruit baskets for birthdays or other special
events to students who live on campus.
Check the oneCard website
(www.goucher.edu/onecard) for a list of offcampus
merchants who accept oneCard/
Gopher Bucks as payment.
Guides
• Baltimore Collegetown Network,
(guide to attractions, academics, hangouts,
daily life, culture, history, and sports),
www.baltimorecollegetown.org
• Baltimore Fun Guide,
www.baltimorefunguide.com
• Baltimore information and attractions,
www.baltimore.org
• Baltimore and Washington sports and
concert information, www.ascticket.com
Movie Theaters
*Discount tickets available
at the Information Desk
(410-337-6121) in the
Athenaeum.
• Charles Theatre, 1711 N. Charles St.,
Baltimore, 410-727-3456
• Regal Cinemas-Hunt Valley Mall 12,
11511 McCormick Road, Hunt Valley,
410-329-9800
• AMC Loews White Marsh 16*,
8141 Honeygo Blvd., White Marsh,
410-933-9428
• Rotunda Cinematheque, 711 W. 40th St.,
Baltimore, 410-235-4800
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Newspapers
• Afro-American Newspaper, 410-554-8200,
www.afro.com
• The Baltimore Chronicle, 410-243-4141,
www.baltimorechronicle.com
• Baltimore Jewish Times, 410-244-0167,
www.jewishtimes.com
• The Baltimore Sun, 410-385-7000,
www.baltimoresun.com
• The Baltimore Times, 410-366-3900,
www.baltimoretimes.online.com
• City Paper, 410-523-2300,
www.citypaper.com
• GayLife—Maryland’s LGBT Community
Newspaper, 410-522-1927
www.baltimoregaylife.com
Pizza Delivery
• Domino’s Pizza, 8010 Loch Raven Blvd,
Baltimore, 410-296-2999
• Papa John’s, 201 York Road,
Towson, 410-821-7272
• Pizza Hut, 1508 York Road, Lutherville,
410-823-7501
• Season’s Pizza, 40 York Road, Towson
410-321-8707
Radio Stations
WCAO 600 AM Gospel, religious
WCBM 680 AM Talk, sports
WBMD 750 AM Religious
WYRE 810 AM Country, oldies
WBGR 860 AM Gospel, religious
WOLB 1010 AM Urban, talk
WBAL 1090 AM Talk, news
WITH 1230 AM Religious, talk
WJFK 1300 AM Sports
WWIN 1400 AM Gospel, religious
WMBD 1470 AM News
WYPR 88.1 FM National Public Radio,
classical, jazz, news, talk,
new age
WEAA 88.9 FM Jazz, information/
news, house
WTMD 89.7 FM New adult contemporary
WBJC 91.5 FM Classical
WERQ 92.3 FM Urban contemporary
WPOC 93.1 FM Country
WKYS 93.9 FM Urban contemporary,
R&B
WRBS 95.1 FM Religious
WPGC 95.5 FM Urban contemporary,
R&B, house
WWIN 95.9 FM Oldies
WIYY 97.9 FM Album-oriented rock
WYCR 98.5 FM Progressive rock,
alternative, R&B
WLZL 99.1 FM Latino, Spanish
WZBA 100.7 FM Rock
WLIF 101.9 FM Contemporary
WQSR 102.7 FM JACK FM
WRNR 103.1 FM Progressive rock
WSMJ 104.3 FM Smooth jazz
WHFS 105.7 FM Oldies
WWMX 106.5 FM Adult contemporary
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Religious Services
The religious/spiritual life link on the Goucher webpage offers many more
up-to-date resources for pursuing opportunities off campus.
Bahá’i
Bahá'i of Baltimore County Central
Baltimore, MD 21217
410-832-2440
Christian
Baptist
Calvary Baptist Church
120 W. Pennsylvania Ave.
Towson, MD 21204
410-825-3360
Valley Baptist Church
1401 N. York Road
Timonium, MD 21093
410-321-6257
Episcopal
Cathedral of the Incarnation
4 E. University Parkway
Baltimore, MD 21218
410-467-3750
Epiphany Episcopal Church
2216 Pot Spring Road
Timonium, MD 21093
410-252-4465
Lutheran
Divinity Lutheran Church
1220 Providence Road
Baltimore, MD 21286
410-823-8293
Non-denominational
Grace Fellowship Church
9505 Deerco Road
Timonium, MD 21093
410-561-8424
Presbyterian
Brown Memorial Park Avenue
Presbyterian Church USA
1316 Park Ave.
Baltimore, Maryland 21217
410-523-1542
Central Presbyterian Church
7308 York Road
Baltimore, MD 21204
410-823-6149
Roman Catholic
Cathedral of Mary Our Queen
5200 N. Charles St.
Baltimore, MD 21210
410-464-4000
Catholic Community of St. Francis Xavier
13717 Cuba Road
P.O. Box 407
Hunt Valley, MD 21030
410-785-0356
Church of the Immaculate Conception
200 Ware Ave.
Towson, MD 21204
410-427-4700
Immaculate Heart of Mary
8501 Loch Raven Blvd.
Baltimore, MD 21286
410-661-3820
St. Pius X
6428 York Road
Baltimore, MD 21212
410-377-9738
United Church of Christ
First and St. Stephen's United
Church of Christ
6915 York Road
Baltimore, MD 21212
410-377-5224
Jewish
Orthodox
Beth Tfiloh Congregation
3300 Old Court Road
Baltimore, MD 21208
410-486-1900
B'nai Israel Congregation
27 Lloyd St.
Baltimore, MD 21202
410-732-5454
Bnai Jacob Shaarei Zion Congregation
6602 Park Heights Ave.
Baltimore, MD 21215
410-764-6810
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Congregation Shomrei Emunah
6221 Greenspring Ave.
Baltimore, MD 21209
410-358-8604
Moses Montefiore-Anshe Emunah-
Liberty Jewish Center
7000 Rockland Hill Drive
Baltimore, MD 21209
410-653-7485 (410-653-SHUL)
Ner Tamid Congregation/
Greenspring Valley
6214 Pimlico Road
Baltimore, MD
410-358-6500
Conservative
Adat Chaim Congregation
115 Cockeys Mill Road
Reisterstown, MD 21136
410-833-7485
Beth Am Synagogue
2501 Eutaw Place
Baltimore, MD 21217
410-523-2446
Beth El Congregation
8101 Park Heights Ave.
Baltimore, MD 21208
410-484-0411
Beth Israel Congregation
3706 Crondall Lane
Owings Mills, MD 21117
410-654-0803
Chevrei Tzedek
3101 Fallstaff Road
Baltimore, MD 21209
410-542-9110 or 486-6361
Chizuk Amuno Congregation
8100 Stevenson Road
Baltimore, MD 21208
410-486-6400
Jewish Renewal
Jewish Renewal
East Bank Havurah
Contact: Stephen Siegel
Stephen.j.siegel@verizon.net
410-358-3694 or 410-764-6476
Reform
Baltimore Hebrew Congregation
7401 Park Heights Ave.
Baltimore, MD 21215
410-764-1587
Har Sinai Congregation
6300 Park Heights Ave.
Baltimore, MD 21215
410-764-2882
Oheb Shalom
7310 Park Heights Ave.
Baltimore, MD 21208
410-764-7074
Temple Emanuel
909 Berrymans Lane
Reisterstown, MD 21136
410-526-3676
Reconstructionist
Congregation Beit Tikvah
5802 Roland Ave.
Baltimore, MD 21210
410-464-9402
Muslim
The Islamic Society of Baltimore
6631 Johnnycake Rd
Windsor Mill, MD 21244
410-747-4869
Quaker
Homewood Friends Meeting
3107 N. Charles St.
Baltimore, MD 21218
410-235-4438
Patapsco Friends Meeting
Mt. Hebron House
2331 Calvin Circle
Ellicott City, MD 21042
410-465-6554
Stony Run Friends Meeting
5116 N. Charles St.
Baltimore, MD 21210
410-435-3773
Unitarian-Universalist
First Unitarian Universalist Church
Corner of Charles and Franklin streets
Downtown Baltimore
410-685-4133
Towson Unitarian Universalist Church
1710 Dulaney Valley Road
Lutherville, MD 21093
410-825-6045

Restaurants
• Bagel Works, 1122 Kenilworth Drive, Towson,
410-337-0600
• Bahama Breeze, 100 E. Joppa Road,
Towson, 410-821-7090
www.bahamabreeze.com
• Bill Bateman’s Bistro, 7800 York Road,
Towson, 410-296-2737, www.billbateman.com
• Bubba’s Breakaway, 905 York Road, Towson,
410-296-4080
• Burger Bros, 14 Allegheny Avenue, Towson,
410-321-1880
• Cafe Spice, 321 York Road, Towson, 410-583-
7770
• Chipotle, 6314 York Road, Baltimore,
410-337-7728
• Einstein Bros Bagels, 901 Goucher Boulevard,
Towson, 410-825-0420
• Kathmandu Kitchen, 22 Allegheny Avenue,
Towson, 410-296-1240
• Kyodai Rotating Sushi Bar, 1 West Pennsvlvania
Avenue, Towson, 410-449-7500
• Melting Pot Restaurant, 418 York Road,
Towson, 410-821-6358, www.meltingpot.com
• Panera, 1238 Putty Hill Ave., Towson,
410-821-9111, www.panerabread.com
• Pasta Mista, 822 Dulaney Valley Road,
Towson, 410-321-8855
• P. F, Chang’s, Towson Town Center, Towson,
410-372-5250, www.pfchangs.com
• Pho Dat Than, 510 York Road, Towson, 410-
296-9118
• Pizans Pizza, 101 York Road, Towson, 410-
821-0800
• Red Robin, 1238 Putty Hill Avenue Suite 16,
Towson, 410-823-4224
• Strapazza, 12 W. Allegheny Ave., Towson,
410-296-5577, www.strapazza.com
• Sushi Hana, 4 E. Pennsylvania Ave.,
Towson, 410-823-0372
www.sushihanatowson.com
• TGI Fridays, Towson Town Center,
Towson, 410-828-4556, www.Fridays.com
• Thai One On, 10 W. Pennsylvania Ave.,
Towson, 410-825-0907
• The Cheesecake Factory, Towson Town
Center, Towson, 410-337-7411
www.thecheesecakefactory.com
• The Orient, 319 York Road, Towson,
410-296-9000, www.theorientrestaurant.com
• Zia's Cafe, 13 Allegheny Avenue, Towson,
410-296-0779
Shopping
• Hampden Village Main St., 36th St.,
“The Avenue,” Baltimore, MD.
Hours vary by merchant.
• Belvedere Square, 518 E. Belvedere Ave.,
Baltimore, MD, Retail Stores, Monday-
Saturday, 10 a.m.–6 p.m.; Sunday, noon–5 p.m.
Market, Monday–Friday, 10 a.m.–7 p.m.;
Saturday, 9 a.m.–7 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m.–
4 p.m.
• The Shops at Kenilworth, 800 Kenilworth
Drive, Towson, MD, Monday–Saturday, 10
a.m.–9 p.m.; Sunday, noon–5 p.m.
• Towson Town Center, 825 Dulaney Valley
Road, Monday–Thursday, 10 a.m.–9:30 p.m.;
Friday–Saturday, 10 a.m.–10 p.m.; Sunday,
11 a.m.–7 p.m.
• Towson Marketplace, 1238 Putty Hill Ave.
Hours vary by store.
• White Marsh Mall, 8200 Perry Hall Blvd.
Monday–Thursday, 10 a.m.–9:30 p.m.;
Friday, 10 a.m.–10 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m.–
10 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m.–7 p.m.
• Owings Mills Mall, 10300 Mill Run Circle,
Monday–Thursday, 10 a.m.–9:30 p.m.;
Friday–Saturday, 10 a.m–9:30 p.m.;
Sunday, 11 a.m.–6 p.m.
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Sports
• Baltimore Blast (indoor soccer),
410-73-BLAST, www.baltimoreblast.com
• Baltimore Orioles (baseball),
888-848-BIRD, www.theorioles.com
• Baltimore Ravens (football), 410-261-7283,
www.baltimoreravens.com
• Bayhawks (lacrosse), 866-99-HAWKS,
www.thebayhawks.com
• Pimlico Race Course (horse racing),
410-542-9400, www.pimlico.com
• Washington Capitals (hockey), 202-266-CAPS,
www.capitals.nhl.com
• Washington Mystics (women’s basketball),
202-661-5065, www.wnba.com/mystics
• Washington Nationals (baseball), 202-675-
NATS, www.nationals.com
• Washington Redskins (football), 301-276-
6060, www.redskins.com
• Washington Wizards (men’s basketball),
202-661-5050, www.nba.com/wizards
Television Stations
Goucher Cable
Goucher Television Channel 11
WJLA (ABC) Channel 12
WNUV (WB) Channel 14
WBFF (Fox) Channel 15
WBAL (NBC) Channel 21
WMPB (PBS) Channel 22
WJZ (CBS) Channel 23
Theaters
• Arena Players, 801 McCulloh St., Baltimore,
410-728-6500
• Center Stage (regional theater), 700 N. Calvert
St., Baltimore, 410-685-3201
• Hippodrome Theatre at the France-Merrick
Performing Arts Center, 12 N. Eutaw St.,
Baltimore, 410-837-7400
• Lyric Opera House, 140 W. Mount Royal
Ave., Baltimore, 410-685-5086
• Mechanic Theatre (touring acting companies
and Broadway shows), 25 Hopkins Plaza,
Baltimore, 410-625-4230 (Tel-A-Charge)
• Meyerhoff Symphony Hall/Baltimore
Symphony Orchestra, 1212 Cathedral St.,
Baltimore, 410-783-8000
• Spotlighter’s Theater, 817 St. Paul St.,
Baltimore, 410-752-1225
• Recher Theater, 512 York Road, Towson,
410-337-7178, www.rechertheatre.com
• Theatre Hopkins, Johns Hopkins Homewood
campus, 410-516-7159
• Theatre Project, 45 W. Preston St., Baltimore,
410-539-3091
• Vagabond Players, 806 S. Broadway
(in Fells Point), Baltimore, 410-563-9135
Thrift and
Consignment Stores
• Goodwill Industries, 5201 Bel Air Road,
410-325-1940, or 5620 The Alameda,
Baltimore, 410-323-6638
• Killer Trash, 602 S. Broadway, Baltimore,
410-675-2449
• Salvation Army Thrift, 2250 Gable Ave.,
Baltimore, 410-644-9705 or 2700 W. Patapsco
Ave., Baltimore, 410-525-0530
• The Surprise Shop, 122 Allegheny Ave.,
Towson, 410-828-9343, www.surpriseshop.org
Webpages
Baltimore Collegetown Network,
www.baltimorecollegetown.org
Weather,
www.wunderground.com/forecasts/BWI.html
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TRANSPORTATION
Whether you are headed out of town or looking for a way to get around locally, there are several transportation
options available to you. The Information Desk in the Athenaeum (410-337-6121) has maps, directions, schedules,
and additional information regarding shuttles, taxi cabs, buses, the Light Rail, trains, and airplanes.
Shuttle
The most current
schedule can be accessed at
www.baltimorecollegetown.org.
Baltimore Collegetown Shuttle
The Baltimore Collegetown Shuttle runs
between Goucher College, Towson Town
Center, College of Notre Dame, Loyola College,
and the Johns Hopkins University. Weekend
stops include Towson University, Penn Station,
and the Inner Harbor. The shuttle operates
seven days a week during the academic year.
Taxi Cab
Local Taxi Cab Companies
• Checker Cab Co. Inc., 410-235-0300
• Jimmy’s Cab Co., 410-296-7200
• Yellow Cab, 410-752-1096
Approximate Taxi Cab Rates
Goucher to Penn Station ......$20.00
Goucher to BWI ......................$50.00
Goucher to Towson ................$15.00
Bus
Mass Transit Administration (MTA)
www.mtamaryland.com
Bus Information, 410-539-5000
TTY, 410-539-3497 for hearing or speech
impaired persons
Call-A-Lift Bus Information, 410-682-5438
Paratransit Service, 410-727-3535
MTA buses #3, #8, #9, and #11 put the city
of Baltimore at your fingertips. One-way fare
is $1.60; exact change required.
Private Bus Companies
A Peter Pan bus station and a Greyhound station
are located at the Baltimore Travel Plaza at
5625 O’Donnell St. A Greyhound bus station
is located at 2110 Haines St.
Greyhound Bus Terminal, 1-800-752-4841,
410-752-7682, www.greyhound.com
Peter Pan Bus Station, 1-800-343-9999,
www.peter-pan-bus.com
Directions to Peter Pan and Greyhound
Stations at Baltimore Travel Plaza by Car
Turn RIGHT out of Goucher’s front gate
onto Dulaney Valley Road.
Take 695 EAST to 95 SOUTH.
Take EXIT 57. At the bottom of the ramp
turn RIGHT.
Baltimore Travel Plaza, at 5625 O’Donnell St.,
is on the LEFT.
The bus stations are located next to the Best
Western at the Baltimore Travel Plaza.
Directions to Greyhound Bus Terminal
at 2110 Haines St. by Car
Turn RIGHT out of Goucher's front gate
onto Dulaney Valley Road.
Take 695 WEST to 83 SOUTH toward
Baltimore.
Take EXIT 6 and continue straight at the light
onto Mt. Royal Avenue.
Veer right at the fourth light (Cathedral) and
follow signs to Martin Luther King Boulevard.
From MLK, take the Russell Street South
EXIT.
From Russell, make a quick left onto
West Ostend Street, followed by a right onto
Warner Street. The bus station is on the left
at the corner of Warner and Haines.
Megabus
www.megabus.com
A bus leaves from the Baltimore area from
White Marsh and Cherry Hill, making
daily trips to New York City. Tickets are
approximately $20 one way.
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Charm City Circulator
www.charmcitycirculator.com
A free bus that has three downtown routes, including
City Hall to Fells Point, Penn Station to
Federal Hill, and Hollins Market to Harbor East.
Light Rail
Mass Transit Administration, (MTA)
www.mtamaryland.com
Light Rail, 410-539-5000 TTY/TDD,
410-539-3497
Call-A-Lift Bus Information, 410-682-5438
Paratransit Service, 410-727-3535
The closest blue line stops in Lutherville on
Ridgely Road adjacent to Timonium Mall. The
yellow line runs to BWI. One-way fare is $1.35.
Train
Penn Central Station
Located at 1501 N. Charles St. (one mile from
downtown Baltimore), this station provides rail
connections from Boston to Florida, as well as
to Chicago, St. Louis, and other major cities.
Penn Central Station 800-523-8720, 800-872-
7245, 410-291-4165
Directions to Penn Central Station by Bus
Take MTA Bus #11 to Penn Central Station.
Schedules and assistance in reading the
schedule are available at the Information Desk.
Directions to Penn Central Station by Car
Turn RIGHT out of Goucher’s front gate
onto Dulaney Valley Road.
Take 695 WEST (toward Pikesville).
Take EXIT 23A to 83 SOUTH (toward
Baltimore).
Take EXIT 4 (St. Paul Street) and go RIGHT
toward Mt. Royal Avenue.
At light turn RIGHT onto North Charles Street,
Penn Station is on the right.
Directions to Penn Station by Shuttle
Take the Baltimore Collegetown Shuttle to the
Johns Hopkins University. Then take the
Homewood JHMI Shuttle to Penn Station.
On Friday and Saturday, you can take the
Baltimore Collegetown shuttle directly to
Penn Station.
MARC Commuter Train
Mass Transit Administration,
www.mtamaryland.com
MARC Train information, 410-539-5000
Toll-Free, 1-800-325-RAIL
TTY, 410-539-3497
Call-A-Lift Bus Information, 410-682-5438
Paratransit Service, 410-727-3535
The MARC Commuter Train stops at Penn
Station and runs to and from Union Station in
Washington, DC.
Amtrak Rail Service
1-800-USA-RAIL, www.amtrak.com
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Airplane
Baltimore/Washington International
Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)
www.bwiairport.com
Information, 410-859-7111, 1-800-I-FLY-BWI
TTY/TDD, 410-859-7227
Travelers’ Aid, 410-859-7207
BWI Rail Station, 410-672-6167
BWI offers domestic and international air
service. Commuter services that link Baltimore
with smaller cities are also available.
BWI and Penn Station Break Shuttle
(during Goucher College breaks)
Information Desk, 410-337-6121
Around academic breaks, Goucher College
sponsors shuttles to BWI Airport and Penn
Station. The cost is $10 one way. Shuttles
from BWI back to Goucher run on the day
residence halls reopen. Tickets go on sale
two weeks prior to the closing of the residence
halls and must be purchased at the Information
Desk in advance.

BWI Super Shuttle, 1-800-BLUE-VAN
(1-800-258-3826)
www.supershuttle.com
Call this shuttle service 24 hours in advance
to make reservations. The cost is $33 one way.
Additional passengers in the party pay $12.
Directions to BWI Airport By Car
Plan at least a half-hour travel time, more if
you will be traveling anytime during rush hour
(7:30–9 a.m. or 4:30–6:30 p.m.)
Turn RIGHT out of Goucher’s front gate onto
Dulaney Valley Road.
Take 695 WEST (toward Pikesville).
Exit 11B to 95 SOUTH (toward Washington).
Exit 47A to 195 EAST (toward BWI Airport).
Follow signs to BWI Airport.
Directions to BWI Airport by Train
Take MTA Bus #8 to Lutherville Station.
Take the Light Rail to the BWI Airport train
station.
Schedules and assistance in reading the schedule
are available at the Information Desk.
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
www.metwashairports.com/National
703-417-8000
Traveler’s Aid, Terminal A – 703-417-3972,
Terminal B/C – 703-417-1806
Directions to Ronald Reagan Washington
National Airport by Car
Plan on at least an hour-and-a-half travel time.
If you are traveling any time during rush hour
(7:30-9 a.m. or 4:30-6:30 p.m.) plan at least
an extra 45 minutes of travel time.
Turn RIGHT out of Goucher’s front gate
onto Dulaney Valley Road.
Take 695 WEST (toward Pikesville).
Take Exit 11Bto95 SOUTH (toward Washington).
Stay on 95/495 to Washington/Richmond.
Exit to Baltimore-Washington Parkway
(BW Parkway) SOUTH.
Continue past the New York Avenue exit. This
becomes the Anacostia Freeway (295) and
will take you to the Woodrow Wilson Bridge.
Stay in the right lane as you cross the bridge
and follow the blue signs to the airport.
Washington Dulles International Airport
www.metwashairports.com/Dulles
703-572-2700
Directions to Dulles Airport by Car
Plan on at least an hour-and-a-half travel time.
If you will be traveling any time during rush
hour (7:30-9 a.m. or 4:30- 6:30 p.m.) plan at
least an extra 45 minutes of travel time.
Turn RIGHT out of Goucher’s front gate onto
Dulaney Valley Road.
Take 695 WEST (toward Pikesville).
Take Exit 11 B to 95 SOUTH (toward
Washington).
Take Exit 27 to 495 WEST (toward College
Park and Silver Spring).
Follow 495 (Capital Beltway) into Virginia.
Take EXIT 9 to 66 WEST (Dulles Airport
Access Road).
Follow signs to the airport.
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section 5: campus services and
information

CAMPUS SERVICES AND INFORMATION
Development and
Alumnae/i Affairs
Division
Goucher students benefit from
the philanthropic support of
about 3,500 donors annually.
Janet Wiley, Vice President for Development
and Alumnae/i Affairs
Leslie Thrift, Administrative Assistant
Development | 410-337-6182,
Toll Free 1-800-619-7564
The Development and Alumnae/i Affairs Division
keeps faith with Goucher’s past, values its
present, and confidently supports its future
prominence and distinction among our nation’s
best and most innovative educational institutions.
The division takes the lead in building
and maintaining relationships with alumnae
and alumni, students, faculty, staff, trustees,
parents, and our local community. The Development
and Alumnae/i Affairs Division consists
of the following departments:
Development, which includes all campaign activities,
stewardship, major and planned gifts,
reunion giving, annual giving, the Blue & Gold
Society, Friends of the Library, and Advancement
Services; Alumnae/i Affairs, which
supports the Alumnae & Alumni of Goucher
College (AAGC), and sponsors Alumnae/i
Weekend, regional and campus events, and the
Goucher Quarterly.
Alumnae & Alumni Affairs of Goucher College
(AAGC)
Margaret-Ann Radford-Wedemeyer,
Assistant Vice President for Development
and Alumnae/i Affairs
Cori Rich Tyner ’82, Associate Director of
Alumnae/i Affairs
Holly Selby, Editor, Goucher Quarterly
Julie Steinbacher '10, Assistant Editor,
Goucher Quarterly
Amy Eddy, MAT ’04, Associate Director for
Alumnae/i Communication and Programming
Denise Raspa, Assistant to the Assistant Vice
President for Development and Alumnae/i
Affairs
Sarah Stockbridge, Alumnae/i Specialist/
Receptionist
Alumnae & Alumni House | 410-337-6180,
Toll-Free 1-800-272-2279
Founded in 1893, the AAGC is represented by a
board of directors that includes distinguished
alumnae/i who currently are drawn from all
areas of the United States and class years ranging
from 1964 to 2010. The AAGC works closely
with the assistant vice president and the Alumnae/i
Affairs staff. All graduates of Goucher
College and all former undergraduate or graduate
students who have successfully completed
at least one year of study in any Goucher program
shall be members of the AAGC, which now boasts
more than 20,000 members. The senior class
president, the student government president,
and a liaison from the faculty, shall be ex-officio
members of the AAGC board of directors.
Throughout the year, the AAGC sponsors
on- and off-campus activities and career networking
programs for current students. It
organizes a variety of opportunities for alumnae/i
to reconnect with one another, including
Alumnae/i Weekend, which is held on campus
during the academic school year so that alumnae/i
can interact with current students and
faculty. The AAGC also sponsors regional
events and offers volunteer opportunities in admissions,
career networking, and the Greater
Goucher Fund (formerly the Annual Fund).
The award-winning Goucher Quarterly offers
lively coverage of all things Goucher from
in-depth features about research conducted
by faculty or students, highlights of college
happenings, profiles of faculty or alumnae/i
movers and shakers, and athletic news. The
magazine, which is offered to all alumnae/i,
parents of current students, faculty and staff,
and trustees, also contains class notes, campus
news, and student achievements.
Annual Giving Programs
Rosemary Straub, Director of Annual Giving
Karen Little Lyon ’77, Assistant Director of
Annual Giving, Goucher Society
Caroline Mandala Bauerle ’89,
Annual Giving Officer
Meg Mackin, Assistant Director of
Annual Giving
Stafford Oliver, Development Assistant
Alumnae & Alumni House | 410-337-6159,
Toll Free 1-800-272-2279
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50 Campus Handbook
The Annual Giving staff conducts broad-based
solicitations of Goucher’s alumnae/i, faculty,
staff, students, trustees, parents, and friends to
raise unrestricted annual gifts for the college.
The Greater Goucher Fund is comprised of
several college-sponsored programs including:
the Goucher Society, Associate Members of
Goucher Society, Reunion Giving, Goucher
Associates (young alumnae/i), the Gophers
for Goucher Campaign, the Blue & Gold Society,
and Friends of the Library. Gifts to the
Greater Goucher Fund bridge the gap between
tuition, room and board, and actual college
costs. They help to support scholarships, as well
as the college’s current operating budget. The
Goucher Society is the leadership giving society
for the college, and it recognizes individuals
who generously make restricted or unrestricted
outright or cumulative gifts of $1,250 or
greater. The Blue & Gold Society raises
unrestricted annual gifts for the college’s
intercollegiate athletic programs. Friends of the
Library raises unrestricted annual funds to
benefit the college library. The Goucher Associates
program connects with Goucher alumnae/i
who have graduated within the past 10 years
and seeks to encourage and establish lifelong
giving patterns. Leadership gifts qualify
Goucher Associates to become Associate
Members of the Goucher Society. Members
of the senior class learn about philanthropy
through the Gophers for Goucher Campaign.
Advancement Services
Harry Bielas, Director of Advancement
Services
Donna Bolin, Manager of Research Services
Laura Jane Bowen, Senior Data Analyst
Gerri Brian, Development Operations
Coordinator
Meryl Hassman, Reporting Specialist
Dawn Luciano, Records Manager and
Prospect Analyst
Francis Smith, Advancement Services
Coordinator
Dorsey Center 103 | 410-337-6083,
Toll-Free 1-800-619-7564
The Advancement Services Department provides
data and research services to all constituencies
on campus. The department
manages the information system that tracks biographical
and gift data for alumnae/i, parents,
friends, and other supportive constituents of
Goucher College. This includes the extraction
of data for analytical reporting and communications
that support Goucher’s fundraising efforts.
The department also identifies and tracks
prospects, which supports the initiatives of
the president, vice president for development
and alumnae/i affairs, the Board of Trustees,
and the greater Goucher Community.
Office of Major Gifts and Gift Planning
Nancy K. Turner, Director of Major and
Planned Gifts
Penny Breitstein, Senior Associate Director of
Major Gifts
Sylvia Hesson, Major Gift Officer
Peggy Larsen, Campaign Coordinator for
Events and Volunteer Management
Susan Cohen, Development Assistant
Dorsey Center 103 | 410-337-6083,
Toll-Free 1-800-619-7564
The Office of Major and Planned Gifts conducts
relationship-based solicitations of Goucher’s
alumnae/i, faculty, staff, students, trustees,
parents, and friends to raise unrestricted and
restricted gifts for the college. The college is in
the midst of a comprehensive capital campaign,
“Transcending Boundaries: The Campaign
for Goucher College.” Priorities include
academic transformation, a vibrant campus
community, the Athenaeum, the Julia Rogers
Building renovation, and current
operating dollars.
The major gifts team seeks to establish, develop,
and enhance long-term philanthropic relationships
with alumnae/i, parents, and friends of
Goucher College. A primary goal of these
relationships is the creation of major gifts (gifts
and/or pledges of $50,000 or more) in support
of the college’s key fundraising initiatives and
priorities. In more cases, these gifts are made
in support of the college’s endowment and/or
current capital needs. In addition to soliciting
new gifts, the Major Gifts Office is also responsible
for providing stewardship and recognition
of past donors who have made major gift commitments
to Goucher.
Planned gifts are gifts that, in most cases, will

enefit Goucher at some future point in time. In
return, donors and their families may receive
important estate and income tax benefits, and,
depending upon their gift, an attractive annual
income stream for their life or the life of a loved
one. Unrestricted gifts, endowed scholarships,
and other named funds are created through
gifts to charitable gift annuities, charitable
remainder trusts, and bequests. The Gift
Planning Office oversees the Second Century
Associates, a donor recognition society of
more than 600 members who have included
Goucher in their estate plans.
www.goucher.edu/giftplan
Stewardship
Amy E. Levak, Director of Stewardship
Amanda Beard, Stewardship Coordinator
Dorsey Center 103 | 410-337-6083,
Toll-Free 1-800-619-7564
The Stewardship team ensures that Goucher
College meets and exceeds its fiduciary and
moral responsibilities to the college's donors.
The primary focus of the team is to maintain
and strengthen relationships between donors
and members of the Goucher community by
providing regular reports for donors of
permanent endowed funds, and organizing
cultivation events, such as the annual Scholarship
Luncheon. The stewardship team serves
as the departmental contact for alumnae/i by
helping to resolve questions related to giving,
as well as campus news and events.
Bookstore
Pearlstone Student Center, ground floor
410-337-6086
Academic School Year
Monday–Thursday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Friday, 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
Summer
Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
The Goucher College bookstore offers a variety
of services to the Goucher community, including
new and used textbooks, on-line textbook
ordering and reservations at www.goucher.
bncollege.com, general reading and reference
books, as well as those by campus authors,
National Campus bestsellers, school supplies,
clothing, dorm supplies, and giftware. The
bookstore can special order books upon request.
Hours will be extended during the first two
weeks of classes for each semester and will be
shortened during the periods when classes are
not in session. The bookstore accepts VISA,
Master Card, American Express, Discover, check
cards, and Goucher Gopher Bucks (OneCard).
Credit cards and checks can only be accepted
for the exact amount of purchase. Goucher ID
is required for all check purchases. Receipts are
required for all refunds. Buyback is conducted
on a year-round basis. Refund and buyback
policies are posted in the bookstore.
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Communications
Allie Laban-Baker, Vice President for
Communications
Kristen Keener, Director of Media Relations
Greg Wilkin, Director of Design and
Production Services
Dorsey Center 200 | 410-337-6116
The Office of Communications is responsible
for all college contacts with the media, including
press releases, media coverage, and event
publicity. It acts as liaison with the public for
news about students, faculty, and administrators,
as well as campus events and policies.
Communications also produces official college
publications, including the Academic Catalogue
and the Digest, and oversees the content of
the college’s website. The office handles all
college advertising and helps design, edit, and
produce flyers, posters, and ads to publicize
campus events.
Commuter Lockers
Commuter lockers provide a place for commuter
students to keep books, food, a change of clothes,
a toothbrush, or other belongings. Lockers are
located inside the Jones Commons on the bottom
floor of the Athenaeum. Lockers are available
on a first-come, first-serve basis. Students
must provide their own locks.
The Jones Commons
The Jones Commons (410-337-6401) is
conveniently located on the bottom floor of
the Athenauem near Alice’s Restaurant. The
lounge provides a space for commuter students
to gather between classes to eat, socialize,
study, and check e-mail. The friendly atmosphere
fosters a sense of community and enables
commuters to get to know one another and
share common interests.
Information Technology
Help Desk
Athenaeum | 410-337-6322
helpdesk@goucher.edu
Bill Leimbach, Vice President of Technology
and Planning
Dorsey Center 107 | 410-337-6298
Reid Guanti, Director of Computing Services
Van Meter 169 | 410-337-6357
Robert Smith, Director of Administrative
Computing
Dorsey Center 107 | 410-337-6457
Nik Talati, Director of Networking and
Telecommunications
Van Meter 169 | 410-337-6569
Fran White, Director of the Center for
Teaching, Learning, and Technology (CTLT)
The Athenaeum | 410-337-6395
Information Technology is composed of
Administrative Computing, Computing Services,
Networking and Telecommunications, and
the CTLT. Information Technology provides
computing, networking, telecommunications,
and cable television technology services and
support for the campus. Questions, problems,
and requests for assistance can be addressed
to the Help Desk by phone at x6322 or by e-mail
at helpdesk@goucher.edu. Information about
Goucher’s technology services and support is
available at the Information Technology website
(www.goucher.edu/it).
Some of the campus technology services include:
• E-mail. All students, faculty, and staff receive
an e-mail/network account. Students are
given the account and password when they
join the Goucher community.
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• Network storage and services. All students,
faculty, and staff receive network storage space
on computer servers for files and documents.
• Webpage. All students, faculty, and staff can
create a personal webpage.
• Public lab facilities. More than 140 computer
workstations are available for use by students
in computer labs, public areas, and classrooms,
providing students with access to software,
campus network resources, and the Internet.
• Internet services. The college provides network
and Internet access for residential hall rooms,
classrooms, labs, and offices.
• Residential cable television services.
Cable television services are available in
all residential hall rooms.
• Wireless network access. The college provides
wireless network and Internet access in
specific locations across the campus.
• Training. Training courses and workshops
are available to students, faculty, and staff.
Computer Labs and Classrooms
Computer workstations are available to students in public lab facilities. Hours for these facilities
are posted at each location.
Decker Center for Teaching, Learning, and
Technology Center (CTLT)
The Athenaeum | 410-337-6066
The center is located in the Athenaeum.
The following services are available:
• Multimedia equipment and software for
scanning text or images, CD/DVD authoring, CD/DVD burning, video editing, and color printing.
• Equipment available for loan: digital still camera, digital video cameras, video iPods with microphones,
portable GPS system, professional voice recorders, laptop computers, and computer projection
systems (only available for faculty).
• Consultations with faculty who are designing or restructuring courses, consultations on
software applications for teaching and learning, research and evaluation of new products and resources,
advice on classroom technology projects, software training, and support of a wide variety
of creative digital arts tools.
Location
Information Commons,
Athenaeum
Digital Arts Classroom (DAC),
Athenaeum
The Jones Commons, Athenaeum
Hoffberger 133
Hoffberger 149
Van Meter 201
Equipment Available
audio/video editing workstations and printer
Macintosh workstations, audio/audio editing,
scanners, and printers
Windows workstations, dual-boot iMacs and printer
Windows workstations and printer
Windows workstations and printer
Windows workstations and printer
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Events, Conferences,
and Summer Programs
Angela McDonald, Senior Associate Director of
Events, Conference Services, and Summer
Programs
Ashton Nicolas, Assistant Director of Events
and Conference Services
Skip Lee, Event Technician
Phil Terbush, Audio and Lighting Technician
Zinoviy Yudovin, Stage Technician
Rosenberg Gallery | 410-769-5054
Box Office | 410-337-6333
Events, Conferences, and Summer Programs
provides central coordination and approval for
campus events during the academic year and the
summer. The office provides guidance and support
to event planners from within the Goucher
community and to its external clients.
Events are scheduled throughout the campus
and include activities open both to students
and the general public. The college sponsors
special lectures, forums, student recitals, and
dance concerts. Tickets for these events are
available through our ticketing website at tickets.goucher.edu
or contacting the Box Office,
located in the Rosenberg Gallery. In addition,
the Baltimore Chamber Orchestra, Baltimore
Choral Arts Society, Baltimore Actors Theatre,
and other organizations regularly host events
on-campus. Special student discounts or complimentary
tickets are available for many of
these performances. Box Office hours are from
9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Controller’s Office
Alex Antowiak, Controller
Janel Eubanks-Mabrey, Senior Accountant
Lisa Loeffler, Accounts Payable
Dorsey Center 104 | 410-337-6060
The Controller’s Office offers services to
students in these areas:
Student Organizations
The Controller’s Office is prepared to process
properly authorized financial transactions for
all student organizations submitted by the Office
of Student Engagement in a timely
manner. In order for a transaction to be considered
properly authorized it must be accompanied
by a copy of the approved petition and
must be approved by the club treasurer, the
SGA treasurer, and the Associate Director of
the Office of Student Engagement.
Financial transactions include but are not limited
to the following: petty cash vouchers, cash
advance requests, transfer requests (take-backs
and allocations), check requests, and deposits
of funds raised. Petty cash vouchers must be
accompanied by original receipts and be less
than $100, generally. Cash advance requests
are limited to $250 and must be settled within
two weeks. To settle a cash advance, turn in
original receipts and unspent funds to the Controller’s
Office. The funds of a club with an unsettled
or outstanding cash advance will be
frozen until settlement. Funds collected by a
student organization should be deposited with
the Controller’s Office as soon as possible.
Please roll significant amounts of loose change
before depositing with the Controller’s Office.
Coin wrappers are available upon request.
Financial transactions and related documentation
(original invoice, service contract, Form
W-9, original receipts, copy of approved petition)
submitted to the Student Organization
Director of the Office of Student Engagement
by 5 p.m. on Tuesday will generally be available
in the Controller’s office for pickup after 2 p.m.
on Friday.
The Controller’s Office will periodically report
the balance of student organization funds to the
SGA Treasurer and SGA Vice President for Financial
Affairs.
Student organizations are encouraged to contact
the SGA and the Office of Student Engagement
to understand policies and procedures
related to organizational funds.
Loans
The Controller’s Office administers the Perkins
and institutional loans of students that have
graduated or otherwise withdrawn from
Goucher. Please notify the Controller’s Office
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if you are leaving Goucher College, wish to make
payments, are applying for deferment, and/or
you have any address changes. It is mandatory
that all students with loans have an exit
interview prior to graduating. Please contact the
Controller’s Office or Student Administrative
Services for further information.
Other Services
A fax machine is available in the Controller’s
Office (nominal charges may apply). The
charge for sending and receiving faxes is
$1 per page. The fax number is 410-337-6123.
Dining Services
Norman Zwagil, General Manager
Stimson Dining Hall | Catering, 410-337-6487,
Main Office, 410-337-6416
Bon Appétit is contracted by the college to
operate dining and catering services and
offers students six Block Meal Plan options:
240 block 175 block 100 block
190 block 150 block 50 block
commuter plan
Plans are also available for kosher dining and
the Jewish holiday of Passover.
A Block Meal Plan is a combination of meals
and dining dollars that can be used in the
Stimson Dining Hall, Kosher Dining Hall, and
Heubeck Dining Hall for an all-you-careto-eat
experience. At the Passport Café at
Pearlstone, Alice’s Restaurant, and The Van,
you can use your meal blocks for a cash value
exchange. Dining dollars also enable you to
purchase meals or make smaller à la carte
purchases.
The Block Meal Plans allow you to use up to
two Blocks per transaction. Students can treat
a friend to a meal in the Stimson Dining Hall, or
you can use your second Blocks in the Passport
Café at Pearlstone. Dining dollars can be used
between meals at the Stimson café, Passport
Café at Pearlstone, The Van, and Alice’s
Restaurant. Unused Blocks anddining dollars
do not carry forward to the next
semester.
Students are required to present their OneCard
when using their Blocks or dining dollars.
OneCards are not transferable. OneCards may
be replaced at the Public Safety Office. Automatic
Block Meal deductions also occur for
certain college wide events.
In case of illness, students may have a friend
pick up a tray to have taken to their room.
Requests should be made to the dining services
office after obtaining a requisition from Student
Health and Counseling Services. See Eating on
Campus for more information.
Facilities Management
Services (FMS)
Harold W. Tinsley, Director
Work Management Office | 410-337-6166
FMS is charged with the upkeep of the college’s
287 acres of grounds and more than 1,000,000
gross square feet of space in 23 buildings.
The department also supports and oversees
the planning, design, construction, and
renovation of college facilities.
The major departments of FMS are:
• Custodial Services
• Shipping/Receiving
• Grounds
• Transportation/Sanitation
• Maintenance/Utilities
Office hours are Monday through Friday, from
8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Students with questions
or concerns pertaining to custodial services or
maintenance should contact FMS via e-mail at
fmsworkrequests@goucher.edu.
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Information Desk
Athenaeum Lobby | 410-337-6121
The Information Desk is operated by the Office
of Student Engagement in order to serve students,
prospective students and families, faculty,
staff, and campus visitors. Available
services and resources include:
• Transportation information
• Area tourist information
• Discounted tickets to local events and
attractions
• Bus trip sign-ups
• Discounted tickets to movies shown at AMC
Theaters
Public Safety
Rebecca Dietrich, Director
Vicki Sloan, Assistant Director
Heubeck Hall, lower level | 410-337-6112
Emergency, 410-337-6111
This office administers the programs that promote
the safety and security of the campus
community and works closely with the staff of
the Office of Community Living. It also serves
as the liaison with local public safety agencies.
Staff is on duty in the office and on campus patrol
24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The Office
of Public Safety also handles identification
cards, vehicle registration, and lost-and-found
items.
See the Public Safety section of this handbook
for more information.
OneCard
Tony Brown, OneCard Manager |
410-337-6299
The OneCard serves as an identification card,
an electronic “key” for access to campus buildings
and a debit card for campus spending.
Most buildings on campus are equipped with
OneCard access readers. Students use their
OneCards to gain entry to their residence hall
24 hours a day. Academic and administrative
buildings are unlocked during the business day
and are accessible after hours only with a valid
OneCard.
There are two accounts that reside on the
OneCard:
1. Meal Plan: Although the meal plan/dining
dollars account is established through the registration
process, the account is maintained and
accessed by the OneCard and can be used at
the Passport Café at Pearlstone, Stimson and
Heubeck Dining Halls, and Alice’s Restaurant.
2. Gopher Bucks: The Gopher Bucks account is
used for purchasing goods and services on and
off campus.
The OneCard may be used at the copy machines,
laundry, vending, The Van, Gopher Hole pub,
Goucher College bookstore, Health Center,
Office of Security and Safety, Passport Café at
Pearlstone, Alice’s Restaurant, and Stimson
Dining Hall.
Cash deposits can be made 24 hours a day at
the cash value station in the Pearlstone lobby
next to the ATM. Deposits by check, tuition
transfer, or credit card can be made online
as well.
The OneCard office is located in the controller’s
office and is open Monday through Friday,
from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For more information,
visit the OneCard website at www.goucher.edu/
onecard.
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Post Office
Emma Ruthloff, Supervisor
Pearlstone Student Center, ground floor |
410-337-6129
The Goucher College Post Office is a contract
substation of the United States Postal Service
(USPS). It is not a full-service U. S. Post Office.
First-class letters and packages may be mailed
from the Goucher College Post Office to any
destination within the United States and its
territories (American Samoa, Federated States
of Micronesia, Guam, Marshall Islands, Northern
Mariana Islands, Palau, Puerto Rico, and
the Virgin Islands).
All letters, cards, and packages should be completely
prepared before presenting for mailing.
The Post Office does not provide tape or packaging
materials. A limited selection of priority
envelopes and boxes are available free of charge.
Additionally, the Post Office also offers the
following services for domestic mail: certified
mail, return receipt, insured mail, registered
mail, delivery confirmation, and signature
confirmation. Express mail is not available.
Limited services are available for sending to
destinations outside the United States and its
territories. Window hours are from 10:30 a.m.
to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. Outgoing
mail is picked up by the USPS at 2:30 p.m.
Methods of payment for postal products and
services, such as stamps or registered mail, are
either cash or OneCard. Credit cards, debit
cards, or checks are not accepted. An assortment
of cards, envelopes, and tape may be purchased
at the bookstore, located next to the
post office.
Mail to be received on campus should be
addressed as follows:
First Name, Middle Initial, Last name
Goucher College Post Office
1021 Dulaney Valley Road
Baltimore, MD 21204-2794
Please advise family, friends, publishers, and
other correspondents to address mail with
your full name as officially registered with the
college. Nicknames or abbreviations (other
than the middle initial) often cause confusion
and delay and sometimes result in the return
of mail.
Reprographics
Bill McGowan, Reprographics Coordinator
Dorsey Center, first floor | 410-337-6128
The Reprographics Office offers high-speed,
large-volume photocopying. All jobs must be
camera-ready and on white paper and should be
submitted one to two weeks in advance, along
with a completed printing request form. The office
maintains a standard inventory of paper selections.
Any material intended for off-campus
distribution must be approved for reproduction
through the Office of Communications. Reprographics
Office hours are from 8:45 a.m. to 5
p.m., Monday through Friday. The walk-up
copier in the office is also available from 8:45
a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, throughout
the year.
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Student Administrative
Services
Dorsey Center | 410-337-6500
Student Administrative Services coordinates
the functions of student registration, financial
aid, and student billing/collections.
Financial Aid
Ellen Ostendorf, Director of Financial Aid,
410-337-6141
finaid@goucher.edu
The Office of Student Financial Aid processes
financial aid applications, determines eligibility
for and awards need-based financial assistance
in compliance with federal regulations and institutional
policies. Need-based financial assistance
consists of loans, work opportunities,
grants, and scholarships. The office processes
merit-based scholarships and monitors continuing
eligibility for merit-based scholarships but
does not make the initial award of these scholarships.
Private educational loans and nonneed
based loans are processed by the Office of
Student Financial Aid. The office is also committed
to assisting students and families understand
and navigate the variety of financing
options available to help make a Goucher education
possible.
Returning undergraduate students must complete
the following financial aid requirements
by April 15 for priority consideration:
• Free Application for Federal Student Aid
(FAFSA) or renewal FAFSA
• CSS Profile
• Additional forms (if required)
Graduate students and Post Baccalaureate students
must complete the following financial aid
requirements by April 15:
• Free Application for Federal Student Aid
(FAFSA) or renewal FAFSA
• Additional documents (if required)
Goucher College adheres to the National Association
of Student Financial Aid Administrators
(NASFAA) Statement of Ethical Principles and
Code of Conduct for Institutional Financial Aid
Professionals.
The Office of Student Financial Aid is located
in Student Administrative Services in the
Dorsey Center. Students may contact the office
in person, by phone, or email. No appointment
is necessary. The website also provides comprehensive
information about financial aid programs
and policies at Goucher as well as
financing options.
Registration and Records
Andrew Westfall, Registrar, 410-337-6090
This office collects, processes, records, and
disseminates all information related to the
academic records of current and former students
of the college; coordinates course registration
and publishes the course schedule of classes;
coordinates the use of all classrooms; and
publishes the final examination schedule.
Registration information is posted on Goucher’s
website (www.goucher.edu/records) before the
scheduled registration periods in the fall and
spring. Students who fail to register at the designated
times are subject to losing course selection
priority. All facilities concerned with
registration are accessible.
Students should make sure their biographical
information is up to date. They can update their
address, phone numbers, parent's info, etc via
their myGoucher account.
Directory information is released in accordance
with the 1974 Family Educational Rights and
Privacy Act and the Goucher College Policy on
Confidentiality. A student may request that all
of this information not be released by filing a
written request to that effect with the registrar’s
office before the end of the first full week of
classes. Once such a request is filed, it will be
honored until the student officially notifies the
college to change it.
Grades can be viewed online on myGoucher.
Hard copies of grades are no longer distributed
to students. A statement of progress toward fulfillment
of the general education requirements
can be viewed on myGoucher under the academic
plan. Transfer credits from other institutions
are evaluated and applied to the Goucher
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degree as appropriate. Transcripts of an academic
record are provided upon written request from
both current and former students, provided the
student has no financial indebtedness to the
college.
Verifications of enrollment and grade point averages
are provided upon written request from
the student for employers as a well as insurance
verifications, and summer, graduate, and
professional school recommendations and
applications.
Student Billing
Jeanne Strickler, Bursar,
410-337-6022,
billing@goucher.edu
The Student Billing Office’s main function is
to post tuition, room, board, departmental
charges, payments, financial aid, and other
credits to student’s tuition accounts, and to collect
payments. Other primary functions include
refunding credit balances, collecting enrollment
and housing deposits, assisting parents and
students with financing options as well as
explaining the college’s financial policies and
procedures. This office also serves as a liaison on
financial matters between other departments
across campus, students, and third parties
outside the college.
Students can view their billing account information
online through myGoucher (under
Students, see Financial Information.) All billing
information including electronic billing
submissions are available online at
www.goucher.edu/billing.
Fall semester charges and credits are sent to the
student’s billing party on or about July 8 with a
due date of August 4. Spring semester bills are
sent on or around December 8 with a due date
of January 4. Late fees are assessed on unpaid
balances after the due date. Initial semester
billing statements will show financial aid
awarded for that semester, either as credited to
the student’s account or as pending estimated
aid. Students must complete the financial aid
process to receive disbursed aid. Enrollment
and housing deposit letters are sent to all fulltime
undergraduate students and their billing
parties in early March, immediately following
the mailing of the President’s letter and schedule
of tuition and fees for the following academic
year. The $500 non-refundable
enrollment deposit and $100 non-refundable
housing deposit must be paid by April 1 (along
with any outstanding tuition account balances)
prior to registration and room draw in April for
the following fall.
The college’s policy requires all accounts be
settled by the start of a semester. Charges and
adjustments posted after the start of a semester
are shown on billing statements sent on or
about the 15th of every month (excluding January
and August), with the balance due upon receipt
of the statement. Students whose tuition
accounts remain unpaid will not be able to obtain
transcripts, register for the following semester
or participate in room draw. Graduating
students must have settled any outstanding tuition
account balances in order to participate in
the graduation ceremonies and receive their
diplomas. Any student or family who has encountered
financial difficulties affecting their
ability to pay their balance due should
immediately contact the Billing Office and/or
the Financial Aid Office to receive information
on financing options available to Goucher
students and their parents.
Student Payroll
Student payroll is processed in the Office of
Human Resources. Students working on-campus
will need to complete an I-9 form, aW-4
form, and an MW507 form before they can
begin to work. Students under age 18 will also
complete a work permit.
the Human Resources site located on Inside
Goucher. Direct deposit to any bank is available
and encouraged. Please contact Human
Resources for information regarding student
payroll at x6069 or x6135.
Students are paid on a biweekly basis. The pay
schedule can be found in the payroll section of
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Vending Services
For the convenience of the campus community,
residence halls and academic buildings are
provided with snack food and beverage vending
machines. All repair and/or refund requests
for these machines should be directed to the
Business and Auxiliary Services Office,
410-337-6134. Repair and/or refund requests
for washers and dryers should be directed to
the Office of Community Living, 410-337-
6424. Gopher Bucks can be used at vending
beverage and snack machines, which have the
OneCard device at various locations campus
wide.
Vending Tables
Vending tables in the Pearlstone Student
Center lobby are available to student clubs
and organizations, classes, administrative
offices, departments, sports teams, and offcampus
vendors and recruiters. Tables may be
used for fundraising, distributing information,
holding elections, or for soliciting information
from other students. The tables may also be
used by off-campus vendors and members
of the Goucher community to sell crafts and
merchandise for profit. Members of the
Goucher community pay a reduced fee. To
reserve a table and for policy information,
contact the Office of Student Engagement
at 410-337-6124.
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section 6: campus public safety

CAMPUS PUBLIC SAFETY
Published in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act.
(Originally known as the Student Right to Know and Campus Security Act.)
NOTE: The Office of Public Safety reserves the right to change or cancel, without notice, policies, regulations,
procedures, or any of the following information based on the needs of the Goucher community and new
compliance standards enacted by the U.S. Department of Education for the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus
Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. The college’s Annual Fire Safety Report can be found at the end
of this section.
Public Safety
The department’s office is
located on the ground floor
of Robinson House
in Heubeck Hall.
The Goucher College Office of Public Safety is
committed to providing quality, communityoriented
public safety services. We strive to
improve and maintain a high quality of community
living; protect the rights and safety or our
campus community; and use problem-solving
strategies to address the security concerns of
students, staff, and guests. The Office of Public
Safety responds to all campus emergencies,
conducts investigations, issues Goucher
College identification cards, and maintains the
vehicle registration and parking enforcement
programs.
The public safety staff consists of the director,
assistant director, and 16 full-time and 11 parttime
security officers. Officers are on duty at
the communications desk and on on-campus
patrol, by bike and on foot, 24 hours a day, 365
days a year. The office is part of the Financial
Services division, reports to the vice president
for finance, and is located in the lower level of
Heubeck Hall, opposite the Office of Community
Living. Any and all on-campus emergencies,
criminal activity, suspicious conditions,
subjects, or vehicles should be reported immediately.
Training
Members of the Office of Public Safety are
routinely trained and certified in First Aid,
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), and
Automated External Defibrillation (AED). All
members of the office also have prior experience
in law enforcement or security-related fields,
and all receive ongoing training. This training
includes, but is not limited to, workshops and
seminars sponsored by the University of
Maryland System, Baltimore County Police
and Fire Departments, Turnaround Sexual
Assault Center, the College and University
Police Investigators Conference, the International
Association of Campus Law Enforcement
Administrators, and the Criminal Justice
Information System.
Relationships with Local
Law Enforcement
Authorities
Although Goucher does not have a formal written
agreement with law enforcement agencies,
Goucher officers maintain a close working
relationship with Baltimore County Police
Department, which services our campus and
is a nationally accredited police agency. Criminal
reports are filed with this agency and meet
Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) standards.
Reporting Criminal
Activities, Emergencies
Students, faculty, staff, and guests of Goucher
College are encouraged to immediately report
emergencies, criminal activity, and any suspicious
conditions, subjects, or vehicles to the Office of
Public Safety at x6111 from an on-campus telephone
or activate a blue-light phone. Officers
will conduct a thorough investigation of all
incidents and offenses. The identity of complainant(s),
victim(s), and witness(es) will be
kept confidential as much as possible.
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Emergency Phones
on Campus
The college has emergency phones strategically
placed to assist community members in the
event of an emergency. These phones are easily
identified by the flashing blue lights, which
are on top of the phone units. In case of an
emergency, the large red button on the face
of the phone unit should be pushed. This will
immediately call Public Safety, and will give the
on-duty desk officer the location of
the problem.
Access to
Campus Facilities
The Goucher College campus is private property
and is posted as such. Trespassers are prosecuted
and/or barred from campus.
Unless otherwise warranted, the back service
drive entrance to Goucher's campus is unlocked
every day between 6 a.m. and 7 p.m. After 7 p.m.,
vehicular traffic may only enter campus through
the front gate (main) entrance, located on
Dulaney Valley Road.
After-Hours Guests
When the college is in full academic session,
public safety officers monitor all incoming vehicular
traffic at the Gate House after 8 p.m.
These officers assist with traffic control during
special events and serve as an informational
source for the community's guests and as a deterrent
to trespassers.
All drivers must stop their vehicles at the Gate
House and check in with the officer every time
they enter campus. The registration decals on
community members' cars are their pass onto
campus. Guest vehicles are logged in by the
Gate House officers.
Guests are the responsibility of their host.
Students expecting a guest after midnight must
contact the Office of Public Safety and give
their name, room number, and guest's name.
Students must meet their guest at the front
doors of the residence halls and accompany
them at all times while they are on campus.
This system assists our efforts to maintain a
safe campus. Note: After midnight, failure to
advise Public Safety of an expected after-hours
guest will result in the guest being denied campus
entrance at the Gate House.
General Policies
• The security and safety of the college’s
students and employees is a shared
community responsibility.
• Access policies and permissions will be
structured such that all members of the
community will be granted access to buildings
and rooms as required to perform the
duties of their position or complete their
academic requirements.
• Granting or rescinding access to a building
or area will require the written authorization
of a department chair, director, or divisional
head.
• Accountability will be maintained and both
the individuals granted access and the individual
authorizing access would share in the
responsibility for the access.
• On a temporary basis, changes to these policies
can be made by the director of public
safety. Permanent modifications to these
policies and procedures will be made only
with the approval of the College Council.
• The academic and residential calendar found
at www.goucher.edu/academiccalendar will
be the official campus calendar for determining
official open and closed dates.
• Use of keys, access cards, and/or access system
in a manner contrary to the safety and
security of the community or to the detriment
of the college's property and facilities
will result in disciplinary action as specified
in the Campus Handbook.
• Keys and cards to access Goucher facilities
are the property of the college.
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Buildings and Rooms
Access Policies
When classes are not
in session, academic
buildings will follow the same
policies as administrative
buildings.
Buildings
Administrative Buildings
Administrative buildings are open for general
access Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to
6:30 p.m. At all other times, access is limited to
authorized employees and students.
Academic Buildings
Academic buildings are open for general access
Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
After 6 p.m. on weekday evenings, and weekends
when classes are scheduled, access is limited
to instructors and students enrolled in
those programs. When there are no scheduled
classes, access will be limited only to authorized
employees and students. When classes are
not in session, academic buildings will follow
the same policies as administrative buildings.
Note: All after-hours admissions will be coordinated
through the Office of Public Safety.
Residence Halls
All residence halls have commons rooms and
residence wings. Access to residence wings will
be limited to only resident students and authorized
employees. Refer to the “Students” section
for further explanation. Staff with on-call responsibilities
associated with the residences
will have unrestricted access.
The Athenaeum
The Athenaeum is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a
week when the college is in session.
Decker Sports and Recreation Center
The Decker Sports and Recreation Center
will be opened for general access based on the
schedule approved by the director of physical
education and athletics. Access to the center
at other times will be limited to authorized
employees.
Community Members
Students
1. Within the first two weeks of the fall semester,
each residence house will meet to
decide their access policy for the semester.
By majority vote of the house’s residents,
each residence house will be able to select
either open or house-only access. Open
access will allow access to a house by all
resident students on an unrestricted basis.
House-only access will restrict access to
only those students residing in that house.
In the case of houses that share common
stairwells and doors, the access policy will
be determined by a joint house vote. The
default policy will be house-only. The decision
to change a house’s policy to open
can only be made during the first two
weeks of each semester and will remain in
effect for the entire semester.
2. All students will have access to the public
areas and student/social activity areas in
Pearlstone.
3. Access to academic buildings at times
other than scheduled class times will be
granted in order to complete academic
requirements. Requests for building access
must be made by the instructor with the
department chair’s approval and will be
limited to students currently enrolled in
the course. These special access privileges
for students will be automatically revoked
at the end of each semester.
4. Access to administrative buildings at times
other than normally open times will be
granted to students only at the request of
the appropriate director or vice president.
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OneCard Photo
Identification Cards and
College-Issued Keys
Note: The website for
in-depth information
concerning the OneCard is
www.goucher.edu/onecard.
All students, faculty, and staff are required to
have a OneCard photo identification card,
which is issued by the Office of Public Safety.
The OneCard is not only for identification purposes,
but also serves as an electronic key for
access to (authorized) campus buildings and a
Goucher library card, as well as a debit card for
spending on campus and with participating
off-campus merchants. Access permissions for
staff will be established based on an individual’s
employment status and authorization of their
department chair, director, or divisional head.
Students’ permissions will be based on their
enrollment status and residence as listed in the
Registrar’s database. There is no charge for an
individual’s first card or set of keys.
Students
A new Goucher identification card will be issued
to all incoming first-year and transfer students,
and to students who have lost their
identification cards. (See Replacement Policies
costs.) All returning sophomores, juniors, and
seniors are requested to retain their current
identification cards, which will be validated by
the OneCard manager upon the completion of
the registration process with Student Administrative
Services.
Faculty and Staff
The current identification card has name,
faculty, or staff, and no expiration date printed
on it. All faculty and staff must retain their
current identification cards from year to year.
Obtaining OneCard Photo Identification
Cards and College-Issued Keys
OneCard ID cards may be obtained from
the Office of Public Safety at any time, upon
satisfactory proof of identification.
The Office of Community Living is responsible
for the issuing of all keys to residential areas.
Keys may be obtained from the Office of
Community Living, Monday through Friday
from 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4 p.m. If a key
needs to be duplicated, up to three working
days will be needed.
Facilities Management Services issues all keys
to administrative or academic areas and determines
any fees or expenses relating to their replacements.
Keys may be obtained from FMS
Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to noon
and 1 to 4 p.m. If a key needs to be replaced, up
to three working days will be needed.
Duplication
Reproduction of OneCards or college-issued
keys by anyone other than authorized employees
in FMS, Public Safety, or the OneCard Office
is prohibited.
Departure from the College
All college-issued keys will be returned to the
appropriate department chair or director upon
departure or termination from the college. All
Goucher identification cards are collected by
the director of human resources during the exit
interview. The OneCard manager will remove
all permissions and privileges upon a student’s
or employee’s departure.
OneCard and
College-Issued Key
Replacement
You will not be asked
to sit for a new photo when you
request a new OneCard.
Your on-file photo will be used
for the replacement card.
Lost or Stolen
A community member whose OneCard is lost
or stolen must report the loss to the Office of
Public Safety. Once notified, the Office of
Public Safety will immediately deactivate the
card for the safety and security of the Goucher
community, as well as to protect the cardholder
from monetary loss. Replacement OneCards
are issued by Public Safety for a non-refundable
fee of $15 each time a new one is made. If the
old OneCard is found at a later date, replacement
fees cannot be refunded because the old card
will no longer be active in our system.
Damaged
If a community member’s OneCard becomes
defective or is damaged through normal use, it
may be replaced free of charge. OneCards that
are damaged as a result of abuse will be replaced
for a non-refundable fee of $15 each time a new
one is made. Examples of an abused card would
include folded, bent, or torn cards; cards with
holes punched in them; or cards tampered
with to change information. If the damaged
card cannot be presented, it will be considered
lost instead of damaged, and a non-refundable
$15 replacement fee will be charged.
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Lock Replacement
If it becomes necessary to replace one or more
locks because of the loss of keys, the entire
expense of the lock replacement and keys
will be the responsibility of the department
or individual.
If, after normal business hours, a key breaks
off in a residential lock, preventing access to a
living area, the resident should call the Office
of Public Safety. The on-duty desk officer will
then make the necessary notification to the
on-call FMS supervisor, who is responsible for
having the appropriate maintenance personnel
respond to rectify the problem.
Community members must report any collegeissued
keys to academic areas that are worn,
bent, or broken to FMS, which is responsible
for the issuing of all college-issued keys to
administrative or academic areas and
determining any fees or expenses relating
to their replacements.
After-Hours
Building Access
After 9 p.m., all academic buildings will be
locked. To have after-hours access to any
academic area (including computer rooms,
labs, and faculty offices), the following
procedures must be followed:
1. Authorization must be given (in writing)
by a qualified person (i.e., a faculty member)
stating the person(s), location, date, and
time period allowed in area.
2. Person(s) authorized to use any area
after hours must be accompanied by
another person.
3. Person(s) authorized to use any area after
hours are not allowed to be anywhere other
than specified location.
4. The Office of Public Safety is to be notified
by person(s) when they are finished using
any area after hours.
Lock Outs: Residential
Public Safety will not allow
repair men or delivery men
access to any residence
hall room unless the resident
has filled out an authorized
entry form.
If you are locked out of your room or your
key is lost, stolen, or inoperable, the Office of
Community Living will sign out a loaner key
for short-term use during business hours.
After normal business hours, if you are unable
to access your room, call Public Safety at x6112,
and an officer will be dispatched to unlock the
room or apartment after ID verification is
made. Unfortunately, each year the Office of
Public Safety is confronted with individuals
who take advantage of the service. To control
said abuse, Public Safety will levy a fee of
$25 for requesting an officer to unlock your
residence hall room more than three times
during a semester.
Lock Outs:
Non-residential
Requests for unlocking any non-residential
area should be made to the Office of Public
Safety.
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Medical Assistance
If a student calls Student Health and Counseling
Services after hours and requests medical
assistance, he/she will be advised of the:
a. Medical Assistance Policy (as set forth
by the Student Health and Counseling
Services),
b. hospitals or medical facilities to call, and
c. hours when Student Health Center staff
are available.
If a student is too sick to make necessary
arrangements or needs physical assistance,
an officer will respond to the student’s
location and:
a. request an ambulance if warranted (see
Emergency Treatment under Student
Health and Counseling Services), and
b. advise the student of the Medical
Assistance Policy (as set forth by Student
Health and Counseling Services).
Medical Transports
Medical Transportation by Cab
A service has been implemented for students
who need transportation (of 15 miles or fewer)
to go off campus and return from routine or
non-emergency medical attention. Students
will be able to obtain this service through the
cab medical transportation program.
• Students will have no initial out-of-pocket
expenses, and the cost will be assigned to
the user’s (student needing medical
transportation) college account. Up to four
people may ride in the cab for the same fare.
• This procedure will assist in keeping medical
issues confidential and provide consistency
of patrol by officers.
There are four offices on campus that are
listed with Jimmy’s Cab Company as authorized
callers:
• Student Health and Counseling Services
• Office of Community Living
• Public Safety
• Athletic Trainer
1. The authorized caller will call Jimmy’s
Cab Company at 410-296-7200 and
give the account number and directions
(where to pick up, destination) to Jimmy’s
dispatcher.
2. The authorized caller will complete the
appropriate part of the voucher(s), which
will then be given to the student, after
obtaining the completed Billing Authorization
form from the student.
3. Departure: The student will give the cab
driver the appropriate voucher to get to
the destination indicated on the voucher.
Return: The student will call the original
authorizing office for the return trip. The
cab company dispatcher will ask for the
phone number at the student’s location.
If a student requires only a return trip,
(i.e., from the hospital), any authorized
caller may make the call. The student will
return by cab to that office and give the
cab driver the voucher at that time. If the
possibility exists that the student will return
after the authorizing office closes for the
day, the authorized caller will advise the
student to call the Office of Public Safety
for the return authorization. The authorized
caller will then call the Office of Public
Safety to report that information.
4. Request for return from hospital/accident
or injury off campus: When the student
requires cab transportation to return to
campus, he or she will call the Office of
Public Safety at 410-337-6112. Public
Safety will call Jimmy’s Cab Company
and authorize the return trip to campus.
Medical Transportation by Public Safety
1. If a student is stranded at Greater Baltimore
Medical Center, St. Joseph's Hospital, or
a nearby medical facility, Public Safety will
provide transportation back to the college,
even if the original call was not handled
through our office.
2. Public Safety will not provide transportation
to a pharmacy for students to have
prescriptions filled. Any student who
makes such a request will be advised to
have his/her doctor call in all prescriptions
to a pharmacy that offers a delivery
service. Pharmacies that deliver to Goucher
include Lykos (410-252-4225) and Neighbor
Care (410-583-9895).
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Escorts: On Campus
The names of all people
escorted, their destinations,
and the beginning and
ending times of the escort are
recorded for the protection
of the students and officers.
Community members may request an escort to
any on-campus destinations during the hours
of darkness (from dusk to dawn). Public Safety
provides escorts for one or two students, either
on foot or in a patrol car, depending on officer
availability and the destination of student(s).
(Escorts are not provided for groups of three
or more.)
The procedures for arranging an on-campus
escort are as follows:
1. Call Public Safety at x6112 and tell the
desk officer your name and starting
and ending destinations.
2. First-year students who are driving
onto campus may request an escort
from the North Student Lot, through
the Gate House officer.
3. Wait at the designated location and show
the officer your ID card upon request.
4. Be patient. Officers are often handling
other calls when escort requests are
received.
Bicycle Registration
Goucher has a voluntary bicycle registration
program.
1. All bicycles that are used on campus by
any member of the Goucher Community
can be registered with the Office of Public
Safety.
2. To register a bicycle, you will need to bring
the bicycle to the Office of Public Safety
along with a valid Goucher ID card.
3. Students may not leave their bikes on
campus during the summer. Any bicycle
that is left on campus after graduation
will be considered abandoned and will
be donated to charity.
College Vehicle
Registration
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Goucher College grants the privilege to drive
on campus to students, faculty, and staff. The
privilege assumes people will abide by Maryland
state transportation laws.
1. Maryland’s Department of Transportation
(Motor Vehicle Administration) requires
all out-of-state students to obtain a nonresident
(vehicle) permit. The permit fee
is $20 and is nonrefundable. A brochure
containing more information regarding
nonresident permits is available from the
Office of Public Safety.
2. All motor vehicles operated on campus
by staff, faculty, and students must be
registered with the Office of Public Safety.
Registered vehicles must display a current
sticker inside the left side window.
Motorcycles must display a current
sticker on the rear fender.
3. Staff, faculty, and students who show
Goucher identification when entering
campus at night, in lieu of having a properly
registered campus vehicle permit, will be
required to give vehicle information to the
Gate House officer and will be asked to
register their vehicles. Failure to register
the vehicle with campus Public Safety may
result in a citation or banning of the vehicle.
4. Vehicles may be registered at the Office of
Public Safety in Heubeck Hall at any time.
A current Goucher College ID, driver’s
license, and state motor vehicle registration
card must be presented to register a vehicle.
5. Student vehicles must be registered by the
end of the first week of classes. Students
who matriculate in the spring semester
must register their vehicles by the first day
of spring semester classes. There is a fee
of $50 per year or $35 per semester for
student vehicle registration.
6. Commuting students must comply with
the same vehicle registration policy as
resident students.
7. Employees must register their vehicles
during the first two weeks of employment.

8. Any vehicle purchased during the year
must be registered on the first day that it
is driven on campus. Students who have
already registered a vehicle may obtain
a new registration decal for a $5 fee, if
the decal from their original vehicle is
returned.
9. Community members using an alternate
vehicle for a short period on campus (e.g.,
registered vehicle is disabled) must obtain
a temporary parking permit from the
Public Safety Office. A state motor vehicle
registration card must be presented to
receive a temporary permit. If a community
member does not have a vehicle registered
with the Office of Public Safety, he or she
will be allowed to have three temporary
permits per semester at no charge. There
will be a $5 fee charged for any additional
permits issued within the same semester.
Each temporary permit is restricted to a
maximum period of seven days.
10. Vehicle registration permits parking on
campus and entry to campus during hours
of gate operation, as well as enabling
security to contact owners in the event
of problems, such as lights left on or
damage to vehicle.
11. A copy of the campus parking/traffic
regulations will be issued whenever a
vehicle is registered.
12. Goucher College will not be responsible
for any damage to vehicles. Complaints of
vandalism, accidents, and thefts should be
reported to the Office of Public Safety.
13. Goucher understands the need to make
reasonable accommodations for people
with disabilities. Vehicles used by community
members with disabilities must be
registered the same as all other community
members’ vehicles. In addition, upon proof
of medical need or upon submitting a copy
of a valid state permit for the community
member using the vehicle, a Goucher
handicap permit will be issued. When a
state handicap permit has been issued
for the community member, a Goucher
handicap permit will not be needed. Any
person who uses a car with a handicap
permit, but is not handicapped, is not
entitled to use handicap spaces.
Parking
1. Parking is allowed only in spaces designated
by white or yellow parallel lines or white
curb marks.
2. No parking is allowed for other than
authorized vehicles in service drives,
fire lanes, traffic lanes, handicapped
spaces, reserved spaces, on lawns, and
along the roadways.
3. Resident first-year student parking is
restricted to the North Lot, which is located
near the Psychology/Music annex. Fire
lanes are indicated by painted yellowcurbs.
4. Vehicles parked in other than designated
areas are subject to being cited, booted,
and/or towed, depending on the situation,
at the owner's risk and expense, to Pollard's
Towing Service.
5. Mopeds and motorcycles may be parked
only in designated parking spaces. See
item 1.
6. Mopeds and motorcycles may not be
stored anywhere in buildings. (Mopeds
and motorcycles found in buildings will be
removed and stored at the owner's risk
and expense at Pollard’s Towing service.)
7. Community members are financially
responsible for citations received for
their registered vehicles, no matter
who drives the vehicle.
8. Community members are responsible for
advising their guests of Goucher’s parking
and traffic regulations.
9. Guest parking is restricted to the Dorsey
Center lot only.
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10. Community members are financially
responsible for citations issued to
guests’ vehicles.
11. Any vehicle that is habitually parked
illegally will be subject to being barred
from campus.
Traffic
1. The campus speed limit is 24 miles per
hour or fewer depending on traffic, road,
and weather conditions.
2. Vehicles must be driven on the right side
of the road. No passing is allowed.
3. All traffic and parking signs are to be
obeyed.
4. Report all traffic accidents immediately
to the Office of Public Safety at
410-337-6112 or 410-337-6111.
Violations and
Citation Fines
No parking decal ................................................$25
Expired decal ......................................................$25
Improper display of a decal..............................$10
Tampering with a decal ....................................$50
Failure to obey officer’s directions ................$50
Failure to obey traffic control device, i.e.,
one-way sign, stop sign ................................$50
Unauthorized parking on lawns or walkways
..............................................................................$25
Blocking/parking at a driveway, walkway,
or door ..............................................................$25
Parking in roadway (also subject to automatic
towing, without warning) ............................$50
Parking in a no-parking area or any grass area
not specifically designated for parking....$25
Parking in an area reserved for others..........$25
Parking in a fire lane ..........................................$25
Violation 15-minute space time limit ..........$25
Unsafe operation (riding, hanging, or pulling
someone on outside of vehicle, etc.) ........$50
Falsely registering a vehicle for another or
registering two vehicles under false pretense
(This includes faculty/staff members who
register vehicles used by their children,
who are Goucher students.) ......................$50
Operating a motor vehicle contrary to law (not
legally registered/safe or insured) ............$50
Abandoned vehicle (cost of removal and
storage, plus fine) ..........................................$50
Parking by non-handicapped people in a
space, including the stripzone, reserved
for people with disabilities (also subject to
automatic towing without warning) ........$75
(Documentation of disability for individual
using space may be required)
Using a decal that was issued to another person
or one that was reported lost or stolen ..$100
Reckless driving (speeding, DWI, swerving,
driving on grass, etc.) ..................................$100
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Parking Citation
Appeals Process
To address the number of complaints, curb
improper parking, and be attentive to the primary
violators, the college parking committee recommended
this procedure. The committee
appreciates the continued cooperation of
the Goucher community.
The parking appeals process has two steps.
The first step is to appeal the citation to the
issuing officer. If your initial appeal is denied,
you may file a second appeal to the Parking
Citation Appeals Board.
A completed appeal form must be received in
the Office of Public Safety within 14 calendar
days from the date the citation was issued
for consideration to be given to any appeal.
Holidays and break times, excluding summer,
do not count toward the 14 calendar day
period. Appeal forms are available at the Office
of Public Safety.
The decision of the Appeals Board is binding
on the Office of Public Safety and the appellant.
Payment of a citation under appeal is suspended
during the appeal process. However, whether
citations are in appeal, the vehicle is still subject
to towing or booting if the vehicle is found in
violation. Unpaid citations will be billed directly
to the student’s account, and late fees associated
with unpaid account balances will be assessed.
Appealed citations are not eligible for discount
payment.
Definitions of Appeals Actions
Upheld means the citation has been upheld as
valid under Goucher College parking regulations,
and payment is due.
Reduced means the board agrees there was a
violation of Goucher College parking regulations,
but that mitigating circumstances presented in
your appeal warrant a reduced fine. Payment
of the reduced fine is required.
Dismissed means the appeal was approved,
and the fine was waived.
Loss of Parking Privilege means the person
cited was found by the board during the appeal
process to be a habitual violator of campus
parking regulations and failed to park responsibly.
The individual can no longer bring his/her
vehicle onto campus for a set period of time as
determined by the board but not exceeding
two semesters.
Justification for Appeals
Parking citations are issued for violating
established college parking regulations. An
appeal should be based on the premise that
the citation was not consistent with Goucher
College parking regulations or that special
extenuating circumstances exist that should
excuse the appellant from compliance with
these regulations. The following circumstances,
on their own, are never excuses that result in
reduction of a fine: “I was running late” or
“I just ran in to do an errand.”
Filing an Appeal
You may file an appeal by mail or in person. In
all cases, your written appeal must be received
in the Office of Public Safety within 14 calendar
days from the date the citation was issued for
the appeal to be accepted for consideration.
Incomplete or illegible appeals will not be
processed. Giving false information is a
violation of the Campus Judicial Code and
may affect your student status. Remember to
keep a copy of your appeal and citation for your
records. The following information must be
included with the appeal, regardless of the
method of submittal:
1. The original citation
2. Citation number if you’re filing by fax
or e-mail
3. Name
4. Current address
5. Telephone number
6. E-mail address
7. Vehicle license plate number
8. Permit number
9. Narrative explaining why the citation
should be invalid
10. Any supporting documentation
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To File by Mail
Pick up an appeal form from the Office of Public
Safety or have a form mailed to you. Mail the
completed form to:
Parking Citation Appeals Board
c/o Office of Public Safety
Goucher College
1021 Dulaney Valley Road
Baltimore, MD 21204
Boot/Vehicle
Immobilization
Towing Policy
The Office of Public Safety uses vehicle
immobilizers (also known as boots) as an
additional parking enforcement tool. A vehicle
boot is a device attached to the rear driver’s
side wheel, which immobilizes the vehicle until
it is removed by authorities with a proper key.
The boot program will not replace the towing
program but will be used in conjunction with
towing to best enforce campus parking policies
in a timely and convenient manner.
Goucher College will continue to maintain a
towing contract with Pollard’s Towing Company.
Facilities Management Services, in compliance
with Maryland and Baltimore County
law, has posted Pollard’s towing signs on college
property. Pollard’s is a licensed and bonded
towing company located at 3 Ensor Ave.,
Towson, MD 21204. The contact number
is 410-823-1808. All tows are conducted
at the owner’s risk and expense.
Under the following circumstances, a vehicle
will be subject to towing if it is:
• Parked in marked handicapped spaces without
authorization.
• Blocking the roadway or blocking service or
emergency vehicle ingress or egress.
• Creating a road hazard or damage to property
or grounds.
• Deemed to be abandoned on college property.
• Designated by the college through disciplinary
action or hearing process as banned from
campus.
• Displaying expired state motor vehicle
registration or operated contrary to law.
Vehicle boots will be used under the
following circumstances:
• To immobilize vehicles that have been
designated as habitual offenders. Habitual
offender status is designated after a vehicle
has received three citations in a single
academic year (from September through
August).
• Upon receipt of the fourth and each subsequent
citation, whether citations are being appealed.
• To immobilize illegally parked unregistered
vehicles to determine ownership.
Boot Notification Policy
When vehicles are registered with the Office
of Public Safety, a contact phone number will
be requested. When a vehicle is booted, this
office will send an e-mail to the registrant’s
Goucher account and/or leave a message on
the registrant’s designated contact phone
advising of the vehicle’s status. The registrant
will have 48 hours in which to contact the
Office of Public Safety for boot removal. After
48 hours, the vehicle will be subject to towing.
Failure to provide appropriate contact information
with your vehicle registration may result in
your vehicle being towed.
Boot Removal
Arrangements for boot removal may be made
by contacting the Office of Public Safety at
x6112. Only public safety officers are authorized
to remove a boot from a vehicle. The regular
removal fee is $150. If a boot is removed by
anyone other than a public safety officer or is
tampered with in any way, the fee is $250.
A replacement cost will be levied for a damaged
boot. Payment will be accepted by a major
credit card, check, OneCard, or cash.
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Lost and Found
Property
The Office of Public Safety provides a central
location for the management of most property
that is found on campus. Community members
who have misplaced property may check with
the office, either in person or via e-mail, or
in the lost-and-found section of the Goucher
Digest Portal.
Note: Any property that is not claimed within
30 days will be donated, converted to departmental
use, or sold with all proceeds going to charity.
Prohibited Practice
The Office of Public Safety does not accept
envelopes, packages, boxes, Federal Express or
UPS mail, personal belongings, keys, etc. from
any faculty, staff, student, or guest for someone
else to pick up. It will be each individual’s
responsibility to make other arrangements
with the Post Office, FMS, the recipient, etc. for
these items to be dropped off or picked up. This
procedure has been established as a result of
the increase in parcels being dropped off and
time-sensitive parcels requiring special handling.
The Community’s
Responsibility for
Campus Safety
It is absolutely necessary to have the cooperation
and involvement of the college community to
prevent crime and make the campus safe.
Members of the community must assume
responsibility for their own personal safety
and the security of personal and college property
by taking simple, common-sense precautions.
Personal Safety Tips
The following addresses an area of utmost
importance to Public Safety: your personal
safety. Please read this section carefully and
follow these tips in your everyday life.
Dating:
•When you feel uncomfortable in a situation,
trust your instincts.
• When you mean “no,” say “NO.” Don’t allow
room for misinterpretation by being ambiguous
in your actions. Be firm. You should communicate
your intentions and limits early.
• Don’t immediately transfer your trust from
an old friend to a new one. Remember, trust
must be earned.
• Control the environment. You should be the
one to choose or agree to the dating activity
and location.
• Be alert to diminished awareness caused by
alcohol and drugs. When you lose control
because of impaired judgment, you give the
advantage to a would-be assailant.
• Don’t allow others to violate your personal
space.
Residence and Work Areas:
• Lock your room/apartment/office door
whenever you leave, even if you’re just going
out “for a minute.”
• Take care of your keys. Don’t leave them in
your “cubby” or other hiding place.
• Be wary of bringing casual acquaintances to
your room or home.
• When going out, let someone know with
whom you are going, where you are going,
and, if possible, the approximate time of
your return.
• Do not prop doors open. If you find a door
propped on-campus, close it or report it to
Public Safety.
• Know where fire alarms and emergency exits
are located.
• Observe the college’s fire prevention regulations.
• If you smell smoke or see a fire, pull the fire
alarm and leave the building immediately.
• When a fire alarm sounds, leave the building
immediately. Do not wait to see if it is a
false/malfunctioning alarm.
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• Notify Public Safety immediately (x6111) of
any emergency, criminal activity, suspicious
conditions, or suspicious subjects.
Campus Grounds:
• Avoid taking shortcuts through isolated areas.
• Don’t go for a “nature walk” through the
woods alone.
• When walking, jogging, or running around the
campus road after dark, wear reflective clothing.
• Do not walk, jog, or run on campus alone
after dark.
• Call security for on-campus escorts from
dusk to dawn.
Telephone:
• Be suspicious of surveys or wrong-number
calls. Do not divulge your name, room number,
or phone number. The caller may have reached
you by dialing a number at random.
• Always be certain of the identity of the person
on the other end of the line.
• Hang up immediately on annoying or obscene
telephone calls. Remember, you control with
whom you talk.
• Report all obscene or annoying phone calls
immediately.
Vehicle:
• Have keys ready when approaching your
vehicle. Check for intruders before and lock
the door immediately after getting into your
vehicle.
• Close all windows (in addition to locking all
doors) when leaving your vehicle, whether
it’s for a few minutes or several hours.
• Lock all valuables in the trunk.
• Park in well-lighted areas at night.
• Do not attach your name or license tag
number to your key ring.
• Never pick up hitchhikers or hitchhike yourself.
• Always keep your gas tank at least half full.
• If your vehicle breaks down in an isolated
area, raise the hood, lock the doors, and
stay inside.
• If someone stops to help, ask him/her to
call the police. Sound the horn if you feel
threatened.
• If you see a suspicious vehicle or someone
driving recklessly on campus, notify the Office
of Public Safety immediately.
Property Security Tips
What follows are common-sense reminders
for protecting your property. Please remember
and practice these tips at all times.
• Never leave your book bag, wallet, purse,
or other valuables unattended.
• Even if you are going to be gone for “just a
minute,” take your belongings with you.
• Don’t leave easily stolen items, such as your
wallet, checkbook, or jewelry, in open view.
• Don’t keep large sums of money in your room.
• Engrave your driver’s license number and
state on all valuables (stereo, TV, computer,
etc.) Engravers are available at the Office
of Public Safety.
• Do not engrave valuables with your Social Security
number. Those numbers are federally
protected, and law enforcement agencies
are unable to learn an owner’s identity if
property is recovered.
• Fill out a serial number registration form,
which is available at the Office of Public
Safety. Include serial numbers of valuables,
and the Office of Public Safety will maintain
this record for five years.
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Crime Prevention
Program
Emergency notifications may
be sent out through the
e2Campus Notification
system, a free system
implemented by the college
that may be used to contact
community members by text
message, e-mail, or RSS feed
in the event of a campus
emergency. The service is
voluntary, and community
members are strongly
encouraged to sign up for it at
www.goucher.edu/getalerts.
The Office of Public Safety works closely with
various campus groups to identify and address
campus issues that have a direct impact on the
safety of community members. The Office of
Public Safety incorporates suggestions and
ideas in its continuing development of better
means by which to reduce, if not eliminate, the
opportunity for crime on campus. Public Safety
officers and community members also share
responsibilities as members of joint taskforces,
which conduct reviews of various policies.
To keep the Goucher community informed,
the Office of Public Safety publishes crime alert
bulletins and emergency notifications related
to personal safety and property security.
Crime alert bulletins provide a forum for
addressing serious or chronic problems and
suggest what can be done to deter/reduce such
situations. These bulletins are based
on information obtained through reports filed
with the department and the “Weekly Crime
Trends” report, which the director receives
from the Baltimore County Police Department.
The department also addresses issues of
personal and property safety by presenting
workshops and seminars and by preparing
or making publications public. Workshops,
seminars, and publications include:
• “Safety and Security Orientation,” presented
to first-year and transfer students.
• “Safety and Security On Campus,” for
prospective students attending any of
Goucher's events.
• “The Use and Abuse of Alcohol and Other
Drugs” is a discussion topic for all Connections
classes, a mandatory class for all first-year
students.
• The log of reported campus crimes and
incidents is updated daily and is available
for review in Public Safety and is printed in
The Quindecim.
• Alcohol and Drug Awareness Week, sponsored
jointly by the Office of Public Safety and the
Office of Student Engagement. Demonstrations
and presentations are given by the Baltimore
County Police Department.
• Rape Aggression Defense (RAD) is a
women’s self-defense class sponsored and
taught by Public Safety officers as a noncredit
physical education class. The instruction
culminates in a simulated attack in which
the students can practice the skills they have
acquired in a dynamic situation.
• Office Watch Program, which uses various
means to remind faculty and staff members
of the need to lock their unoccupied offices,
labs, or other work areas.
The Office of Public Safety maintains an
information and resource library, located in
the office vestibule area. Community members
may choose from a variety of pamphlets and
brochures concerning safety and security
subjects.
The department also has an audio/visual
library, which has videotapes that individual
students, clubs, houses, or other community
members may check out.
Emergency Response,
Evacuation, and
Notification Procedures
Goucher’s Emergency Action Plan governs the
campus response to fires, explosions, floods,
toxic material releases, civil disturbances, and
any other emergency on campus. It also provides
details about evacuation, emergency sheltering,
and lockdown procedures.
In addition, residence hall units contain a
Campus Emergency Procedure Guide, which is a
yellow flip-chart that includes instructions for
responding to particular emergencies, as well
as emergency phone numbers. This guide,
which is also distributed to all departments
on campus, includes details about the college’s
procedures related to medical emergencies,
fire and weather emergencies, assaults, civil
and criminal incidents, and hazardous material
releases. Copies of the guide can be obtained
from the Office of Communcations.
As a basic principle of emergency response on
campus, all calls for emergency response should
be made first to 911 and immediately thereafter
to the Office of Public Safety, at 410-337-6111.
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It is essential that Public Safety be contacted
in addition to 911 so Public Safety officers are
able to direct emergency responders to the
location of the emergency.
Evacuation Procedures
Evacuation procedures are described in detail
in the college’s Annual Fire Safety Report,
located at the end of this section.
Emergency Notification Procedures
I. Confirmation of Emergency: Whatever the
situation, the Office of Public Safety, the
president or the vice president for finance
(or in their absence, their designees) will
take the lead in confirming,
as quickly as possible, if the critical incident
requires an immediate or urgent
emergency response and notification. Any
one of them may confirm the existence of
a critical incident requiring an emergency
response and notification. The following
factors will be considered in making
this determination:
• Building Evacuation: Individual buildings
on campus should be evacuated
when conditions are safer outside than
inside the building. This may include
fires, hazmats and explosion emergencies,
natural gas leaks, unplanned utility
outages, bomb threats, and any other situations
in which emergency personnel
direct evacuation.
• Campus Evacuation: The entire campus
should be evacuated when conditions are
safer away from than on the campus. Depending
on the circumstances, this may
include any of the situations noted for
building evacuation, as well as approaching
severe weather conditions or emergencies
affecting a large area of the
campus or surrounding area.
• Lockdown: The campus should be locked
down to protect community members
from potential dangers in particular
buildings, on campus generally, or in the
adjacent areas. This may include criminal
or violent acts committed on campus
or in the areas adjacent to campus.
II.
• Shelter in Place: Sheltering in place
should be implemented when conditions
are safer on campus than off campus,
such as tornado warnings or severe
weather conditions, certain hazmat
emergencies, some civil disorders, and
nearby hostage or terrorism incidents.
Notification of Emergency: An IMMEDI-
ATE notification to the campus will be
made when the director of public safety
the president, or the vice president for finance
(or their designees) has confirmed
that a significant emergency or dangerous
situation involving an immediate threat to
the health or safety of students or employees
is occurring on the campus. The director
of Public Safety and other trained
personnel are authorized to issue the
IMMEDIATE notification.
These individuals have authority not to
issue an IMMEDIATE notification if issuing
the message will, in their professional
judgment, compromise efforts to assist a
victim or to contain, respond to, or otherwise
mitigate the emergency. Any authorized
individual that decides not to issue
the alert must notify and consult with the
director of public safety or designee. The
director of public safety or designee shall
have final authority whether to issue an
IMMEDIATE alert.
An URGENT notification to the campus
will be made when the director of public
safety, the president, or the vice president
for finance has confirmed that an emergency
situation may pose a threat to life,
safety, or security of campus population.
These individuals have authority not to
issue an URGENT notification if issuing the
message will, in their professional judgment,
compromise efforts to assist a victim or to
contain, respond to, or otherwise mitigate
the emergency. Any authorized individual
that decides not to issue the alert must notify
and consult with the director of public
safety or designee. The director of public
safety or designee shall have final authority
whether to issue an URGENT alert.
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A STATUS UPDATE/ALL CLEAR is
made when there is new information or instructions
for the campus population; it may provide
an update on the situation or change in
protective actions. An ALL CLEAR notification
indicates that the emergency has
been contained. The director of public
safety, vice president for communications,
the president, or the vice president for finance,
or their designees are authorized to
issue STATUS UPDATE/ALL CLEAR notifications.
The director of public safety or
designee shall have final authority whether
to issue a STATUS UPDATE/ALL CLEAR.
TRAINED PERSONNEL include the following
positions:
• director of public safety
• assistant director of public safety
• vice president for technology and
planning
• director of computing services
• vice president for communications
• director of media relations
• vice president for finance
• webmaster
DESIGNEES include the following positions:
• president
○ provost
• director of public safety
○ assistant director of public safety
• vice president for technology and
planning
○ director of computing services
• vice president for communications
○ director of media relations
webmaster
• vice president for finance
○ associate vice president for finance
and director of human resources
III.
SYSTEMS ACTIVATED. Trained personnel
will determine the appropriate systems
to activate, which may vary depending on
the nature of the emergency. They may
include the following:
• E2Campus
• E-mail
• RSS feed
• Campus-wide voice mail
• Message on main switchboard
• College website
• Door-to-door contact
• Public safety vehicle sirens and
PA systems
• Electronic message boards
• Other systems as developed
Testing of Emergency Response and
Evacuation Procedures: On an annual
basis, the Office of Public Safety will conduct
tests of the college’s emergency procedures.
These will include the following:
• Unannounced fire/evacuation drills in all
occupied buildings on campus.
• Announced tests of its emergency
communication systems, including the
e2Campus system.
• Other tests that may be announced or
unannounced, including evacuation and
shelter-in-place drills.
The Office of Public Safety will be responsible
for publicizing campus emergency
response and evacuation
procedures in conjunction with at least
one test per calendar year; and documenting,
for each test, a description of
the exercise, the date, time, and whether
it was announced or unannounced.
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Alcohol, Tobacco, and
Other Drugs
Violators of Maryland's
alcohol laws or Goucher's
alcohol policy will be subject
to disciplinary action by the
college and/or referral to
the appropriate law
enforcement agencies.
Alcohol
The sale, service, possession, and consumption
of alcoholic beverages are regulated by federal
and state laws, by local ordinances, and by
college policies and regulations. All guests
and members of the college community are
individually responsible for being aware of
the laws and are obligated to abide by them.
Maryland law states that no individual younger
than age 21 may buy, consume, or
possess alcoholic beverages of any kind.
Individuals older than age 21 may not sell
or provide minors with alcohol, nor may they
consume alcohol in public.
Goucher College’s Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other
Drugs Policy states that the consumption of
alcoholic beverage by individuals of legal
drinking age may occur in the privacy of their
rooms but may not occur in public areas,
including, but not limited to, hallways, lounges,
bathrooms, and commons rooms. For those
of legal drinking age, containers of alcoholic
beverages larger than three liters, including
kegs, are not permitted in the residence halls.
People of legal drinking age may not, under any
circumstances, furnish or make available
alcohol to anyone younger than 21 years old.
Those who decide to drink are accountable
for their behavior while under the influence
of alcohol, on the same basis as if they had not
been drinking.
Smoking Policy
Smoking is not permitted in any Goucher
vehicle or building, including but not limited
to residence halls, individual rooms and
apartments within residence halls, individual
faculty and staff offices, faculty and staff
lounges, the Gopher Hole, and the Passport
Café at Pearlstone. Smoking is also prohibited
within 25 feet of any Goucher building.
Drugs
The possession, sale, distribution, and use of
controlled or illegal drugs/substances as defined
by federal, state, and local statutes are strictly
prohibited at any time on college property.
Goucher College is in compliance with the
Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, the Drug-
Free Schools and Community Act Amendments
of 1989, the Policies of the Maryland Higher
Education Commission Concerning Drug and
Alcohol Abuse Control, and Goucher College’s
Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drug Policy, which
prohibit the unlawful manufacture, distribution,
dispensation, possession, or use of illicit drugs
or alcoholic beverages on-campus property or
as part of any college activity, whether on or off
campus. Violators of this prohibition will be
subject to prosecution by civil authorities and
the campus judicial system. Civil action neither
necessitates nor precludes campus action.
As stated in the Office of Community Living
Contract, “College personnel may enter rooms
in the event of an emergency, for health or
safety reasons, or because of suspected violation
of the law or school policy. Room inspections
are conducted periodically throughout the
semester and during each break period by Office
of Community Living and/or Public Safety personnel.”
If, during the course of a room inspection,
suspected illegal drugs or drug
paraphernalia are found, the Baltimore County
Police Department may be notified in accordance
with state and federal law.
Goucher College’s Alcohol, Tobacco, and
Other Drugs policy is given to all staff and
union members in compliance with the
U.S. Higher Education Act. The Student Life
Division has both professional and self-help
referral resources available through Student
Health and Counseling Services.
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Firearms and Other
Dangerous Weapons
Possession or use on college premises of explosives,
fireworks, firearms, or other weapons is
strictly prohibited, whether a federal or state
license to possess the same has been issued to
the possessor. This includes, but is not limited
to, pellet guns; knives; clubs; look-alike weapons,
such as toys that look like real guns; and/or any
such item or object whose use or display harms,
threatens, or causes fear to others.
Information Concerning
Registered Sex Offenders
in Maryland
The federal Campus Sex Crimes Prevention
Act requires that institutions of higher learning
advise the campus community where they may
obtain information concerning registered sex
offenders in the state. In Maryland, this information
is listed on a website and may be found
at www.dpscs.state.md.us/sor/onlineservs.
Additionally, under the guidelines set forth
in Megan’s Law, the Baltimore County Police
Department sends the Office of Public Safety
updated notices on registered child sex offenders
who reside in Baltimore County. This information
is available for review at any time in the
Office of Public Safety.
Crime Statistics
Goucher College’s annual security report is
now available. This report is required by federal
law and contains policy statements and
crime statistics for the school. The policy
statements address the school’s policies, procedures,
and programs concerning safety and security,
for example, policies for responding to
emergency situations and sexual offenses.
Three years’ worth of statistics are included for
certain types of crimes that were reported to
have occurred on campus, in or on off-campus
buildings or property owned or controlled by
the school and on public property within or immediately
adjacent to the campus. This report
is available online at www.goucher.edu/clery.
You may also request a paper copy from the Office
of Public Safety.
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2010 Annual Fire Safety
Report on Student Housing
On August 14, 2008, the Higher Education Opportunity
Act was signed into law. In order to
comply with this Act, the college has prepared
this report, which includes required information
about student housing fire safety systems,
fire drills, fire safety policies, and education and
training programs.
On-Campus Housing Fire Safety Equipment
and Plans for Future Improvement
With the exceptions noted below, all of
Goucher College’s residence halls have full
sprinkler systems and networked fire alarm
systems. When a networked fire alarm is activated,
the alarm sounds on a panel at the Public
Safety Office, which is staffed 24 hours a day,
365 days a year. An officer then responds to
the building and determines the cause of the
alarm and whether the fire department should
be notified.
Residence Hall
System Description
Mary Fisher Hall Full sprinkler and networked alarm system installed 2008.
Heubeck Hall Full sprinkler and networked alarm system installed 2000.
Froelicher Hall Full sprinkler and networked alarm installed 2009.
Stimson Hall
Networked alarm system installed in 2004. No sprinklers.
Sondheim House Full sprinkler and networked alarm system installed 2002.
Welsh Hall Full sprinkler and networked alarm system installed 2005.
Individuals to Whom Fires Should be Reported
and Maintenance of Fire Log
A fire is an instance of open flame or other
burning (i) in a place not intended to contain
the burning or (ii) in an uncontrolled manner.
All fires should be reported immediately to the
Office of Public Safety by calling 410-337-6111.
The office maintains a written fire log that
records the nature, date, time, and general location
of each fire on campus. The recordation
must occur within two business days of the report.
The office will allow public inspection of
the log for the most recent 60-day period during
normal business hours and will make older
portions of the log available within two business
days after any request.
Supervised Fire Drills
Mandatory, supervised fire drills are conducted
for each residence hall in the fall and spring semesters
by the Office of Public Safety. Additionally,
each time new residents occupy a
building during the summer for camp-related
activities, a fire drill is conducted to ensure the
temporary residents are familiar with evacuation
routes and procedures.
Evacuation Policy and Procedures
The Goucher College Emergency Action
Plan, located online at,
www.goucher.edu/documents/Legal/
Goucher_Emergency_Action_Plan.pdf,
provides the following instructions to be followed
in the case of an evacuation emergency:
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Evacuation emergencies include fires, hazmat
and explosion emergencies (when evacuation is
directed by emergency personnel), natural gas
leaks, unplanned utility outages, bomb threats
and other situations in which emergency personnel
direct evacuation of a building. In the
event of fire or other evacuation emergencies at
Goucher College, all persons in the affected
premises must evacuate. You will be notified of
a fire or other evacuation emergency by a fire
alarm signal, which may be a bell or a horn, depending
on the building. Initial emergency notifications
may also be followed by e-mail, text
messages and phone communications (voice
mail) if appropriate.
If you discover a fire, smell smoke, or discover
any other hazardous emergency condition in a
college facility, immediately activate the building
fire alarm and call 911 first, and then the college
Office of Public Safety at 410-337-6111.
Calmly alert others in the affected area that
they must leave and may take only important
personal possessions that are in their immediate
vicinity, if they can carry such items without
risk to themselves or others. Items you may
take include coats, valuables, medicines, purses,
wallets, and keys. You should also take any pets
with you. You should never try to retrieve items
in another location in the building.
Building occupants are not required or encouraged
to fight fires and may not use a fire extinguisher
unless they are designated and trained
by the college to do so. Any individual designated
and trained by the college in the proper
use of a fire extinguisher and confident in his or
her ability to cope with the hazards of a fire may
use a portable fire extinguisher to fight incipient
fires (no larger than a waste basket). Any
such efforts must be terminated when it becomes
obvious that there is risk of harm from
smoke, heat, or flames.
Upon hearing a building fire alarm signal, evacuate
immediately unless you have specific
emergency responsibilities designated in the
Additional Duties section of this plan. Close
windows and the doors behind you. Use the
nearest safe exit, but DO NOT use any elevators.
If you are caught in smoke or heat, stay low
where the air is better, and attempt to reach a
safe exit or area of refuge.
If the door or doorknob to the hallway is hot, do
not open it, as fire may be on the other side. If
you are unable to leave your room or office due
to heat or heavy smoke in the hallway, other obstructions,
or physical disability, try to put a
cloth or towel under the door to help prevent
the entry of smoke. Call 911 and then the Office
of Public Safety at 410-337-6111 and give your
exact location so that emergency personnel can
be directed to you.
Assist individuals who are blind, visually impaired,
hearing impaired, or mobility impaired
as needed and immediately inform the nearest
emergency responder of the individual’s location.
Individuals who have a disability that may
impede their exit from a building in an emergency
are encouraged to inform their supervisor
of the nature of their disability in advance so
that emergency evacuation procedures can be
developed that will ensure their safe evacuation
from the workplace.
Know the location of all exits from your building.
All exits in college facilities are marked
with EXIT signs and directional arrows.
Leave the building and assemble in the designated
area assigned for your building, where
you will not hinder the approaching emergency
response personnel and apparatus. Students
and employees should attempt to account for
individuals that are known to be in the building,
including all visitors. Any missing individuals
should be reported to the Office of Public
Safety or emergency personnel. In addition, security
personnel will conduct a sweep of all
floors if sufficient personnel are available and it
is safe to do so.
Wait for Public Safety officers or emergency
personnel to tell you when it is safe to return to
the affected building. Even though the alarm
may stop, the building may not be safe to reenter.
If re-entry to the building is not imminent, oc-
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cupants will be directed to proceed to another
location. Depending on the severity and scale of
the event that triggered the evacuation, Public
Safety will implement procedures to account
for all college employees and residents known
to have been in the building, and all are expected
to cooperate in the effort. To the extent
possible, telephones and computers will be provided
to allow employees and residents to contact
family members.
Fire Safety Violations and Prohibitions (including
rules on portable electrical appliances,
smoking and open flames)
The Student Code of Conduct contains a section
addressing fire safety violations. A fire
safety violation “includes, but is not limited to
storing or possession of any hazardous, flammable,
or explosive materials; failure to leave a
building during a sounded alarm; tampering
with fire/safety equipment such as fire extinguishers,
smoke detectors, pull stations, or
sprinklers; false alarms or the false reporting of
a bomb, fire, or other emergency on college
premises or at activities sponsored by the college.”
The Community Living website,
www.goucher.edu/x7263.xml, lists items and
activities prohibited in private residence halls
rooms, including candles, incense, irons, hot
pots, coffee makers, and halogen lamps. In addition,
each student is given a copy of a handbook
at orientation that includes rules relating
to permitted small appliances and fire safety in
general.
Fire Safety Education and Training Programs
All community living coordinators and CAs receive
fire safety and emergency action plan
training and are responsible for providing fire
safety training to students. Prior to the first fire
drill of the year, each community living assistant
conducts a mandatory house meeting for
students during which evacuation procedures,
and fire safety rules are reviewed with new and
returning residents.
All residence hall rooms are equipped with
evacuation maps posted on the back of the door,
which indicate the safest and most direct exit
routes from the room in the case of an emergency.
Also on the back of the door in each
room is a copy of the college’s Campus Emergency
Procedures Guide which provides information
on how to respond appropriately in any
number of emergency situations.
Professional staff and faculty members receive
Emergency Action Plan training, during which
fire safety and evacuation procedures are reviewed.
Staff and faculty are provided with
copies of the Campus Emergency Procedures
Guide (available online at
www.goucher.edu/x31057.xml) at that time,
and the guides are displayed throughout campus.
In addition, community living coordinators,
public safety officers, and facilities
employees are provided with training under the
college’s Fire Watch Policy
(www.goucher.edu/x20737.xml), as well as
hands-on fire extinguisher training by a professional
firefighter instructor.
Goucher’s smoking policy, included in this
handbook and online at www.goucher.edu/documents/Legal/alcoholpolicy.pdf,
prohibits
smoking in any Goucher vehicle or building, including
residence halls, individual rooms and
apartments within residence halls, individual
faculty offices, faculty and staff lounges, the
Gopher Hole, and the Passport Café at Pearlstone.
Smoking is also prohibited within 25 feet
of any Goucher building.
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Annual Fire Safety Report on Student Housing
No. of Injuries
Value of
Residential Requiring No. of Deaths Property Damage
Building Date of Fire Cause of Fire Treatment Related to Fire Caused by Fire
N/A N/A N/A 0 0 $0
Statistics on Fires
1. The cause of a fire is the factor or factors
that give rise to a fire. The causal factor
may be, but is not limited to, the result of
an intentional or unintentional act, mechanical
failure, or act of nature.
2. A fire-related injury is any instance in
which a person is injured as a result of a
fire, including an injury sustained from a
natural or accidental cause while involved
in fire control, attempting rescue, or escaping
from the dangers of the fire. The term
person may include students, faculty, staff,
visitors, firefighters, or any other individuals.
3. Fire-related death is any instance in which
a person is killed as a result of a fire, including
death resulting from a natural or
accidental cause while involved in fire control,
attempting rescue, or escaping from
the dangers of a fire. A fire-related death
includes any instance in which a person
dies within one year of injuries sustained
as a result of the fire.
4. The value of property damage is the estimated
value of the loss of the structure and
contents, in terms of the cost of replacement
in like kind and quantity, including:
• contents damaged by fire
• related damages caused by smoke
and water
• does not include indirect loss, such as
business interruption
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section 7: campus policies

CONSTITUTION OF THE STUDENT
GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION
PREAMBLE
We, the students of Goucher College, in order to contribute to a more perfect
community founded upon respect, inclusion, communication, service and social
justice, and responsibility, do hereby establish this Constitution of the
Student Government Association.
ARTICLE I: THE STUDENT
BILL OF RIGHTS
Preamble
We, the Student Government Association, do hereby establish this Bill of Rights to be
granted to all Students of Goucher College. It is the collective duty of the student body
and the Student Government Association to protect these rights.
We recognize that with rights come responsibilities. While the Constitution does not enumerate
all of our responsibilities, we acknowledge that they are inherent in each right. We
have the foremost responsibility to respect each other, Goucher College, and the larger
community we live and learn in.
Section I: Free Speech
Students have the right to speak and express themselves freely. Students may congregate
freely provided that college operations are not unreasonably obstructed. This right
shall extend to all areas of student life and shall be protected in the utmost by the Student
Government Association. Harassment, slander and libel are not protected forms
of speech.
Section II: Equal Protection
Students have the right to equal protection under the rules and regulations of all campus
institutions and departments. Students shall be free from discrimination, which includes,
but is not limited to, discrimination based on race, religion, sex, ethnicity, age,
disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, political preference, and national origin.
Section III: Academic Freedom
Students have the right to pursue intellectual discourse in and outside of the classroom
which shall not be inhibited for reasons based on their views. Students may invite
and hear any person of their own choosing, with the understanding that guest speakers
do not represent the views of Goucher College. Students shall not be discriminated
against based on their political beliefs.
Section IV: Participation in Campus Governance
Students have the right, individually and collectively, to express their views and participate
in forming campus policy which affects students. Students are entitled to prior
notification of new campus policies in a timely manner. Student opinions shall be represented
formally through the Student Government Association and other student organizations.
Section V: Free Press
Students have the right to a free press. Student journalists are free to write critically
without interference or fear of retribution. A journalist may not be forced to reveal any
information about his/her sources, documents, conversations, written exchanges,
notes, recordings, and methods, to the extent provided by the Maryland Shield Law.
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Section VI: Privacy
Students have the right to privacy. Rooms shall not be entered without the occupying
student's permission unless there is suspicion of serious illegal activity, or if there is a
threat to the health and safety of members of the community. Community Living also
reserves the right to check rooms during breaks, but will only inspect items left in
plain view.
Section VII: Appeals
Students have the right to appeal any administrative, academic or disciplinary decision
that affects them directly; including need-based financial aid decisions and grades. All
appeals are made in accordance with official college policy.
Section VIII: Rights of the Accused
Students accused of violations of the Code of Conduct have a right to a Judicial Board
hearing, an Administrative penalty or an Administrative hearing. Students have the
right to request a Judicial Board Advocate.
ARTICLE II: ELECTORAL
PROCEDURES
Section I: Voting
Spring Elections: Every spring the following positions shall be elected: Student Government
Association President, Secretary, Treasurer, Vice President for Clubs, Vice President for
Programming, Vice President for Financial Affairs, Vice President for Public Relations, Vice
President for Student Action, Vice President for Social Justice, Student Judicial Board
Chair, 10 At-Large Student Senators, and six Commuter Student Senators, At-Large College
Council Representative, the rising Sophomore, rising Junior, rising Senior class governments
(President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer), and five Judicial Board
Advocates.
Midterm Elections: Midterm elections will be held after winter break for the spring term.
Letters of intent will be due the first weekend of the semester. The elections will take place
during the second weekend of the semester.
Fall Elections: Every fall the following positions shall be elected: Freshman class government
(President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer), two At-Large Student Senators,
and any SGA and class government positions not filled in the spring elections of the previous
year.
Clerk of Elections: The clerk of elections will not be a candidate for any position in the elections.
The clerk of elections will announce an election timeline to the Student Senate within
eight weeks of the start of the spring semester. The election timeline must be approved by
the Student Senate by majority vote. The clerk of elections will announce and publicize the
election deadlines, Candidates Forum, and available positions. The election must be held
before reading period.
Election Day: Five volunteers will be chosen by the clerk of elections to assist election day
procedures. No volunteer member may be on the ballot as an official or write-in candidate.
The duties of the volunteers will be: working the polling table, assisting in counting ballots
and any other election or campaigning tasks deemed necessary by the clerk of elections.
The ballots will be kept by the official election volunteers. The election volunteers, one faculty
or staff, and one Student Senate member not running for a position and chosen at random
will tally the votes. Elections will be decided by majority vote. In the event of a tie a
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un-off election will be held within two business days. If the run-off election is a tie, the
clerk of elections will decide the best method of determining the outcome of the election.
Disqualification: If any candidate violates any of the election procedure they may be
subject to disqualification by the clerk of elections. The clerk of elections has the
power to disqualify or reinstate a candidate during the elections.
Contesting the Election: If an undergraduate student wishes to contest the election he
or she must do so in writing. This objection must be submitted to the clerk of elections
within two business days following the announcement of the election results. If an
election is contested the Student Senate shall make a decision regarding the validity of
the candidacy and/or election in question by majority vote of the full Student Senate.
Section II: Candidates
Letters of Intent: Letters of intent must be submitted to the clerk of elections by the
deadline passed by Student Senate. Each candidate must submit a detailed letter of intent
to the clerk of elections. Letters of intent will be posted at the polling place immediately
after the deadline for submission.
Write in Candidates: If a candidate does not submit his letter of intent before the deadline
he or she can run in the election as a write-in candidate. Write-in candidates may
campaign but they will not be able to give a speech at the candidates’ forum nor will
they have their name on the printed ballot.
Petitioning to Participate in the Candidates Forum: If a write-in candidate wishes to
participate in the candidates’ forum any person may present a petition of 25 student
signatures to the clerk of elections for the candidate to participate in the forum.
Section III: Campaigning
Creation of Policies: Rules will be decided by the clerk of elections and the Public Relations
Committee.
ARTICLE III:
MEMBERS OF THE SGA
Section I: Student Senate
Mission: The Student Senate will serve as a forum through which all students will be
able to voice their opinions and represent their interests on campus.
Rules of Procedure: See Article IV.
Membership: No student shall be excluded from participation in SGA on the basis of
color, race, religion, sex, age, physical handicap, sexual orientation, gender identification,
or personal appearance. Voting Student Senators must maintain a cumulative
GPA no lower than 2.0, and must be full-time undergraduate students of Goucher College.
Powers: The Student Senate will have the power to: hear concerns of individual students
and groups pending the approval of a majority of the Executive Board; tell any
other member of the Senate or otherwise to come to order; if a student or group is denied
the chance to address the Student Senate, a member of the Student Senate may
motion for time to address the group’s concern(s); approve any budget brought before
it; approve, by a simple majority, a resolution to form a new ad-hoc committee; require
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eports from all standing and ad-hoc committees; have final approval over any/all actions
of the standing and ad-hoc committees; approve any elections or nominations
that may become necessary throughout the year; withhold any powers awarded to Ad-
Hoc committees with a supermajority (⅔ vote) of the Student Senate approving; overturn
any decision made by the Executive Board or any other committee by a
supermajority; suspend or amend this Constitution; impeach any member of SGA because
of an inability to uphold the powers and duties outlined in the Constitution; take
any steps necessary in preserving the powers vested in this Constitution and the functionality
of the Student Government Association; and suspend the Constitution of the
Student Government Association temporarily for the passing of a motion with the support
of at least two-thirds (2/3) of legislators.
Duties: It will be the duty of the Student Senate to represent the student body in all
matters.
Section II: Governance of Committees
It is the recommendation of the Constitution that all committees use Robert’s Rules of
Order to conduct their business, but it is understood that each committee chair may
run meetings as they see fit. The committee chair will determine the amount of members
they see fit for the productivity of the committee.
Section III: Ad-Hoc Committees
Mission: Ad-Hoc Committees will be formed to address a specific issue at the discretion
of the Student Senate.
Rules of Procedure: The Student Senate will establish the chair of all Ad-Hoc Committees
through a super majority (⅔ vote). That chair will conduct meetings as they see fit.
Membership: Ad-Hoc Committees will be composed of the following voting members:
no fewer than four members and one Co-Chair. Ad-Hoc Committees will also include
the following non-voting members: the appointed Chair, who will only cast the deciding
vote in the case of a tie; anyone else. Non-student members of the community may
serve on an Ad-Hoc Committee with a supermajority (2/3 vote) of the Student Senate
approving.
Powers: Ad-Hoc Committees will have the power to petition for funds from the SGA
General Fund.
Duties: It will be the duty of all Ad-Hoc Committees to report regularly to Student Senate;
work toward a solution to the issue for which they have been established; and take
action and oversee the action taken in response to the issue for which they have been
created. It will be the duty of the chair to: run committee meetings; and sit as a voting
member of the Student Senate. It will be the duty of the Co-Chair to: take minutes at
all Ad-Hoc Committee meetings; help the chair keep control of the room; and chair any
Ad-Hoc Committee meetings that the chair of that committee cannot attend.
Section IV: Executive Board
Mission: The Executive Board will serve many roles, but all will involve the leadership
and administration of the SGA and the SGA’s policies.
Rules of Procedure: Executive Board Meetings will occur weekly and will follow
Robert’s Rules of Order. The President will chair Executive Board Meetings.
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Membership: The Executive Board will be composed of the following voting members:
Treasurer; Secretary; Vice President for Student Action; Vice President for Financial Affairs;
Vice President for Clubs; Vice President for Public Relations; Vice President for
Programming; Vice President for Social Justice. The Executive Board will also include
the following non-voting members: President, who will only cast the deciding vote in
the case of a tie; Parliamentarian; SGA Adviser; anyone else. Executive Board members
must maintain a cumulative GPA no lower than 2.5, and must be full-time undergraduate
students of Goucher College.
Powers: The Executive Board will have the power to: create the agenda for all meetings
of Student Senate; maintain the Executive Fund, which may be used at the discretion of
the Executive Board; petition for funds from the SGA General Fund; approve budgets
and petitions once they have been approved by the Finance Committee unless they are
time sensitive, or the Finance Committee did not meet that week; withhold any information
if it is deemed in the best interest of the students; approve any new clubs on
campus; and take any steps necessary in preserving the powers vested in this Constitution
and the functionality of the Student Government Association.
Duties: It will be the duty of the Executive Board to: uphold the SGA Constitution; all of
its enumerated powers; address the concerns of individual students; act as an intermediary
between students and the college administration.
Section V: President
Powers: The President will have the power to: call emergency meetings of the Executive
Board with at least 24 hours notice, and call emergency meetings of Student Senate with
at least 48 hours notice; be the chair for all Executive Board meetings, meetings of Student
Senate, and SGA-Campus wide meetings; create the agenda for Executive Board
Meetings; sit as an Ex-Officio member on every committee; appoint a new Clerk of Elections
if the Vice President for Public Relations is unable to fulfill those responsibilities; select
students to serve on the Student Judicial Board in accordance with the Student
Judicial Board Policy; and serve on College Council.
Duties: It will be the duty of the President to: uphold Robert’s Rules of Order during Student
Senate and Executive Board meetings; enforce the Students’ Bill of Rights; and represent
the student body in all manners.
Section VI: Treasurer
Powers: The Treasurer will have the power to: serve as an advocate for financial prudence
on possible infractions, budgeting issues, and petitions in all SGA bodies; and move funds
between SGA accounts in accordance with their duties. (If the Treasurer cannot fulfill their
responsibilities, the President and Vice President for Financial Affairs will act as Co-Treasurer
until an election is completed.)
Duties: It will be the duty of the Treasurer to: ensure that all SGA bodies do not go into
debt through paying all expenses at the discretion of the Treasurer; keep an account of all
SGA funds; maintain any and all club funding; allocate any new club chartered at any time
during the course of the year, a start-up grant of $100; record the account balance of
every active, chartered club as of the first week of classes; audit all accounts prior to fund
allocation with the Vice President for Financial Affairs; check that each receipt submitted
for reimbursement is in accordance with the rules in which the funds were allocated; attend
all Finance Committee meetings in an advisory and voting capacity; organize
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treasurer training for the Fall and Spring Semesters; establish regular meetings with the
treasurers of Programming Board and Social Justice Committee; present an outlook for
the Student Government Association Budget to the Student Senate at the beginning of the
Fall Semester; and submit a report to the Executive Board and Student Senate at the end
of each month consisting of the account balances, the total amount paid by order to the
Student Senate, and the balance on hand.
Section VII: Vice President for Financial Affairs
Powers: The Vice President for Financial Affairs will have the power to: audit books of
each organization receiving funds from the SGA at the recommendation of the Finance
Committee; Work with the Finance Committee to establish the budget; update the Student
Senate as to what petitions were approved during the most recent Executive Board meeting;
and give a petitioner permission to bypass the Finance Committee based on timesensitivity
or in the event of the Finance Committee not meeting.
Duties: It will be the duty of the Vice President for Financial Affairs to: make available and
publicize the Finance Committee petitions and guidelines to all groups eligible for funds;
assist the Treasurer with the allocation and distribution of club account numbers at the
beginning of the year; ensure that no allocation shall be transferred to organizations with
outstanding and overdue debts to the SGA; submit a copy of the annual budget and copies
of each club budget to the Executive Board and Student Senate with a breakdown of costs
to be published on the SGA website; keep on record a copy of all petitions with written explanations
of deferred petitions, as well as copies of petitions from the previous three (3)
years; accept petitions from any chartered organization requesting funds for the next academic
year; help the Treasurer with any duties upon the Treasurer’s request.
Section VIII: Finance Committee
Mission: The Finance Committee will ensure that all petitions to be brought before the
Executive Board are financially sound. It is not the job of Finance Committee to determine
the big picture financial impact of the petition, or make any value-calls on the
event being petitioned for.
Rules of Procedure: The Vice President for Financial Affairs will be the chair of the Finance
Committee and will conduct meetings as they see fit. (If the Vice President for Financial
Affairs cannot fulfill their responsibilities the Co-Chair of the committee shall
assume the responsibilities as Interim Vice President until a special election is held.)
Membership: The Finance Committee will be composed of the following voting members:
no fewer than five members, one Co-Chair, and the SGA Treasurer. The Finance
Committee will also include the following non-voting members: the Vice President for
Financial Affairs, who will only cast the deciding vote in the case of a tie; anyone else.
Powers: The Finance Committee will have the power to: approve budgets and petitions
to be heard by the Executive Board only on the accuracy of documentation and fiscal
merit; and establish the SGA Budget each budgeting period.
Duties: It will be the duty of the Finance Committee to: ensure that all petitions approved
to go to Executive Board are financially sound; and establish the SGA Budget
each budgeting period. It will be the duty of the co-chair to: take minutes at all Finance
Committee meetings; help the chair keep control of the room; and chair any Finance
Committee meetings that the Vice President for Financial Affairs cannot attend.
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Section IX: Secretary
Powers: The Secretary will have the power to: create attendance policies for all bodies
of SGA pending the approval of Executive Board; and act as clerk of elections if the Vice
President of Public Relations is unable to fulfill those responsibilities.(If the Secretary
cannot fulfill their responsibilities, the Parliamentarian shall act as Secretary until an
election is complete.)
Duties: It will be the duty of the Secretary to: keep detailed minutes of all SGA meetings,
this includes Student Senate, Executive Board, and any other SGA-Campus wide
meetings; uphold the attendance policy for all bodies of SGA; make public all minutes
from all SGA bodies, including Executive Board, Student Senate, and all committees;
and maintain a public listing for all SGA bylaws.
Section X: Vice President for Student Action
Powers: The Vice President for Student Action will have the power to: chair the Student
Action Committee; act as President in the event that the President cannot fulfill his or
her duties; and administer surveys to the student body.
Duties: It will be the duty of the Vice President for Student Action to: report to the Student
Senate; and enforce and maintain the Student Bill of Rights.
Section XI: Student Action Committee
Mission: The Student Action Committee will work to ensure that the rights of all of the
students on campus are upheld. The Student Action Committee will also be the voice of
the student body to the administrative offices.
Rules of Procedure: The Vice President for Student Action will be the chair of the Student
Action Committee and will conduct meetings as they see fit. (If the Vice President
for Student Action cannot fulfill his or her responsibilities the Co-Chair of the committee
shall assume the responsibilities as Interim Vice President until a special election
is held.)
Membership: The Student Action Committee will be composed of the following voting
members: no fewer than four members and one Co-Chair. The Student Action Committee
will also include the following non- voting members: The Vice President for Student
Action, who will only cast the deciding vote in the case of a tie; anyone else.
Powers: The Student Action Committee will have the power to: organize all student
protests; and petition for funding from the SGA General Fund.
Duties: It will be the duty of the Student Action Committee to: maintain standing student
liaison relationships with each of the administrative offices; and establish an effective
communication system by which students can make their voices heard. It will be
the duty of the co-chair to: take minutes at all Student Action Committee meetings;
help the chair keep control of the room; and chair any Student Action Committee meetings
that the Vice President for Student Action cannot attend.
Section XII: Vice President for Clubs
Powers: The Vice President for Clubs will have the power to: approve new club charters
to be heard by Executive Board; repeal any clubs’ right to petition for funds; and declare
clubs inactive at their own discretion.
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Duties: It will be the duty of the Vice President for Clubs to maintain an active list of all
clubs on campus; stay in constant contact with all clubs; and foster the collaboration
between the umbrella organizations and the clubs.
Section XIII: Vice President for Public Relations
Powers: The Vice President for Public Relations will have the power to chair the Public
Relations Committee; create the SGA Club Advertising Policy, with approval of the Executive
Board; act as the Clerk of Elections in all campus-wide votes or elections; establish
the SGA Printing and Supplies Budget and use it; and issue press releases on
behalf of the SGA.
Duties: It will be the duty of the Vice President for Public Relations to enforce the SGA
Club Advertising Policy; publicize all SGA events; and maintain the SGA website, either
personally or by appointing someone.
Section XIV: Public Relations Committee
Mission: The Public Relations Committee shall work as the voice of the Student Government
Association to the student body, administrative offices, and the Greater Baltimore
community.
Rules of Procedure: The Vice President for Public Relations will be the chair of the Public
Relations Committee and will conduct meetings as they see fit. (If the Vice President
for Public Relations cannot fulfill the responsibilities, the Co-Chair of the committee
shall assume the responsibilities as Interim Vice President until a special election is
held.)
Membership: The Public Relations Committee will be composed of the following voting
members: no fewer than four members and one Co-Chair. The Public Relations Committee
will also include the following non-voting members: the Vice President for Public
Relations, who will only cast the deciding vote in the case of a tie; anyone else.
Powers: The Public Relations Committee will have the power to issue press releases
and publications on behalf of the SGA, establish election and campaign rules for any
campus-wide election or vote, and petition for funds from the SGA General Fund.
Duties: It will be the duty of the Public Relations Committee to assist the chair of elections
in regards to any campus-wide election or vote, publicize all SGA events and assist
clubs with publicizing their events, and notify the student body and administration
of any and all policy changes at least 12 hours before that change goes into effect. It
will be the duty of the co-chair to take minutes at all Public Relations Committee meetings,
help the chair keep control of the room, and chair any Public Relations Committee
meetings that the Vice President for Public Relations cannot attend.
Section XV: Vice President for Social Justice
Powers: The Vice President for Social Justice will have the power to chair the Social
Justice Committee and foster the creation of socially just programs on campus.
Duties: It will be the duty of the Vice President for Social Justice to promote social justice
programming.
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Section XVI: Social Justice Committee
Mission: The Social Justice Committee will work to foster the creation of sustainable
projects that promote civic society, equality, freedom of information and education, and
other democratic ideals both in and out of the Goucher Community, particularly in the
Baltimore area.
Rules of Procedure: The Vice President for Social Justice will be the chair of the Social
Justice Committee and will conduct meetings as he or she sees fit. (If the Vice President
for Social Justice cannot fulfill his or her responsibilities, the Co-Chair of the committee
shall assume the responsibilities as Interim Vice President until a special election
is held.)
Membership: The Social Justice Committee will be composed of the following voting
members: no fewer than five members, one Co- Chair, the Executive Board Treasurer,
and the Vice President for Financial Affairs. The Social Justice Committee will also include
the following non-voting members: the Vice President for Social Justice, who will
only cast the deciding vote in the case of a tie; anyone else.
Powers: The Social Justice Committee will have the power to approve petitions for social
justice programs from the Social Justice Fund in accordance with the ideals stated
in its mission statement.
Duties: It will be the duty of the Social Justice Committee to encourage and promote
the ideals espoused in its mission statement. It will be the duty of the Co-Chair to take
minutes at all Social Justice Committee meetings, help the chair keep control of the
room, and chair any Social Justice Committee meetings that the Vice President for Social
Justice cannot attend.
Budget: The Social Justice Committee will be allocated 12% of the SGA budget in the
Fall of each year. All petitions for Social Justice grants will first be voted on by the Social
Justice Committee and proceed to the Executive Board for approval.
Section XVII: Vice President for Programming
Powers: The Vice President for Programming will have the power to chair the Programming
Board.
Duties: It will be the duty of the Vice President for Programming to promote Goucher
students to be more active and announce all Programming Board expenditures to the
Student Senate.
Section XVIII: Programming Board
Mission: The Programming Board coordinates all student social and entertainment programming
on campus, meant to engage the entire student body. It will not program individual
club events.
Rules of Procedure: The Vice President for Programming will be the chair of the Programming
Board and will conduct meetings as he or she sees fit. (If the Vice President
for Programming cannot fulfill the responsibilities, the Co-Chair of the committee shall
assume the responsibilities as Interim Vice President until a special election is held.)
Membership: The Programming Board will be composed of the following voting members:
no fewer than four members, one Co-Chair, and one Treasurer. The Programming
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Board will also include the following non-voting members: the Vice President for Programming,
who will only cast the deciding vote in the case of a tie; two non-student
representatives from the Office of Student Engagement; anyone else.
Powers: The Programming Board will have the power to create any event that it finds is
beneficial to the student body as a whole, plan and execute Get Into Goucher (GIG) and
Gala, and petition for funding from the SGA General Fund.
Duties: It will be the duty of the Programming Board to submit a projected budget to the
Finance Committee by the established deadline and elect, through a simple majority,
one Co-Chair, one Treasurer, and one Secretary before the end of the first month of the
fall semester. It will be the duty of the secretary to take minutes at all Programming
Board meetings, help the Chair keep control of the room, and chair any Programming
Board meetings that the Vice President for Programming cannot attend. It will be the
duty of the Treasurer to maintain all account records for the Programming Board and
be able to present all financial business of the Programming Board upon request.
Budget: The Programming Board will be allocated 15% of the SGA budget each fall. All
expenses of the Programming Board will be approved by the Vice President for Programming
and the SGA Treasurer. Expenditures found to be contentious or questionable
will be brought before the Executive Board by the SGA Treasurer prior to approval.
Gig and Gala: The Vice President for Programming will present budgets for GIG and
Gala to the Executive Board no later than December and February, respectively. Funds
allocated will be placed into separate accounts by the Treasurer. Further funds may be
petitioned for via the regular finance process as needs arise.
Section XIX: Parliamentarian
Powers: The Parliamentarian will have the power to judge the constitutionality of any
actions taken by any SGA body; act as the Secretary, without voting, in the event that the
Secretary is unable to fulfill his or her duties; and disallow unconstitutional actions to
take place. The decision of the Parliamentarian on judgments of constitutionality cannot
be overturned by any member of the Student Government except by a 2/3 majority
by the Student Senate. (The Parliamentarian does not vote in Executive Board or Student
Senate.)
Duties: It will be the duty of the Parliamentarian to inform the Student Senate whenever
a ruling of unconstitutionality is passed down and the resulting actions and to perform
a constitutional review at the end of each academic year.
Section XX: SGA Adviser
Powers: The SGA Adviser will have the power to act as a guide for informing the actions
of the Executive Board.
Duties: It will be the duty of the SGA Adviser to be the primary link between the Executive
Board and the Office of Student Engagement.
Section XXI: Class Governments
Mission: Class governments will be the administrative and representative bodies for
each of the classes of undergraduate students.
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Rules of Procedure: The Class President will be the chair of meetings and will conduct
meetings as he or she sees fit. If the President is unable to fulfill the responsibilities,
the Vice President will act in his or her place.
Membership: Class Governments will be composed of the following voting members:
Vice President, Treasurer, and Secretary. Class Governments will also include the following
non-voting members: President, who will only cast the deciding vote in the case
of a tie; anyone else.
Powers: Each Class Government will have the power to raise funds and spend money as
the class sees fit.
Duties: It will be the duty of Class Governments to listen and respond to the demands of
the members of their class and represent their class’s interests in SGA. It will be the
duty of the President to chair all meetings. It will be the duty of the Vice President to
assist all other members and chair any meetings that the President is unable to attend.
It will be the duty of the Treasurer to keep all financial records of the class and make all
information available upon request. It will be the duty of the Secretary to keep minutes
of all meetings and make them public.
ARTICLE IV. LEGISLATIVE
AND DISCIPLINARY
PROCEDURE
Section I: Operations of the Student Senate
The Student Senate will use the Roberts Rules of Order for all procedure. The version
used by Student Senate will be distributed to all members at the first legislative session
of each semester. All votes in the Student Senate require Quorum. Quorum is defined
as the presence of two-thirds (2/3) of all voting members, excluding those with
excused absences. Quorum shall be taken before any vote on an agenda item. If a vote
of a position is undecided by two-thirds majority after two votes, the voting method
shall change to simple majority.
Section II: Approval and Repeal of Student Government Actions
Actions of the Student Senate include, but are not limited to: approval of minutes, passing
of resolutions, passing of motions. Any new SGA program proposal that would require
funding from the Student Activities Fees will require a two-thirds (2/3) majority of
the Student Senate. Any reorganization of the Student Government Association, approval
of changes to the Constitution, or creation of a new Executive Board position
shall require the support of two-thirds (2/3) of the Student Senate. It must be turned
over to the student body in two weeks’ time or less for approval by a majority of students
that choose to vote. This referendum is to be managed by the Clerk of Elections.
An action of the Student Senate or of the Executive Board may be repealed with the
consent of two-thirds (2/3) of the Student Senate. This decision may be extended to the
student body if deemed necessary by a majority of the Student Senate.
Section III: Impeachment Procedures
Succession Procedure: If an Executive Board member wishes to resign, he or she must
notify the President in person in a letter. The Student Senate must then be notified of the
resignation by reading their letter during their officer minutes. Specific reasoning for resignation
need not be included. (If the President wishes to resign, he or she must notify the
entire Executive Board during an Executive Board meeting.)
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Reasons for impeachment: may include, but are not limited to: non-compliance with the
Constitution, failure to perform specified duties, failure to maintain the required grade
point average and disciplinary record specified in the Constitution, and ineptitude.
Impeachment Procedure: A motion for impeachment must be submitted in writing to the
Secretary or Parliamentarian no less than 24 hours prior to Student Senate. The letter
must enumerate the failures of an individual to carry out the required duties/responsibilities
of office as specified in this constitution and/or conduct unbecoming an elected official
of the SGA. Any letter of impeachment will immediately be brought to the attention of
the SGA Staff Adviser and the Associate Dean of Students, as well as the President and the
accused member. The impeachment motion is to automatically be the first item on the
agenda so that the Public Relations Chair can announce an election during his or her Officer
Report. The procedure for debating an impeachment shall follow general operation
procedure. This is to be considered equivalent to a referendum on their performance. All
debate must be included in the minutes.
Section IV: Chain of Command
Order of the Chain of Command: President, the Vice President for Student Action, Vice
President for Financial Affairs, Vice President for Public Relations, Vice President for
Programming, Treasurer, Secretary, Vice President for Social Justice, Vice President
for Clubs, Parliamentarian.
Chain of Command Procedure: In the event that the President cannot fulfill his or her
responsibilities, the Vice President for Student Action will take his or her place, next in
line is the Vice President for Financial Affairs. If all three cannot fulfill their responsibilities,
the Student Senate will select an Interim President and a Clerk of Elections from
the remaining Executive Board who shall serve no more than two weeks.
ARTICLE V. CLUBS
Section I: Reserved Rights for Chartered Clubs
All chartered clubs have equal rights within the Student Government Association and
Goucher community. Chartered clubs have the right to petition SGA for funding, reserve
space on campus for meetings, representation for the club in the Student Senate, and
to participate in club rush.
Section II: Creation of a Club
Any student interested in chartering a new club must meet with the Vice President of
Clubs and the umbrella chair that they wish their club to fall under, if they choose to
have their clubs under an umbrella. Once they have met with both, they then meet with
the Executive Board to petition for the creation of their club. In order to charter a new
club the student(s) must demonstrate the proposed organization will provide a service
to the Goucher and/or surrounding community, which is not currently provided by another
student group. Each club must draft a final copy of a constitution identifying;
overall goals, officer positions, procedure regulations, and any other components relevant
to the club functioning. Students are subject to other requirements established by
the Executive Board at the beginning of each academic year, which have been recommended
by Vice President of Clubs due to varying conditions and Goucher. Newly chartered
clubs will be given an account with the Goucher Controller and immediately
allocated $100.
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Section III: Club Regulations
All clubs are required to keep an up-to-date copy of their constitution with the Vice
President for clubs. If changes are made to its constitution, the club must present a
new copy along with the changes made within five business days of the ratification.
Clubs wishing to petition for funds are required to comply with procedures established
by the Vice President for Clubs and Vice President for Financial Affairs, pending approval
of the Executive Board.
Section IV: Description of the Club Structure
All clubs shall be placed into an umbrella organization based on the discretion of its
members and the decision of the umbrella advisors. These umbrella organizations will
serve the purpose of maintaining open lines of communication between the clubs
within to promote collaboration and stronger events.
A member of the staff or faculty of Goucher College will head each umbrella organization.
This umbrella chairperson will be required to hold umbrella meetings at least
once per semester that are required to be attended by a representative from each club
(preferably the club president) and the Vice President for Clubs. The umbrella chairperson
is also encouraged to maintain constant communication with all of their clubs
based on the club’s desire to be involved with the umbrella. The umbrella chairperson
may act as the advisor to clubs.
Section V: Club Umbrella Committee Mission
Mission: The Club Umbrella Committee shall work to promote collaboration and cooperation
among clubs.
Rules of Procedure: The Vice President for Public Relations will be the chair of the Public
Relations Committee and will conduct meetings as they see fit.
Membership: The Club Umbrella Committee will elect a student leader (or leaders)
from amongst its active members. A staff adviser will be assigned to work with each
umbrella organization. Staff advisers for the six umbrella organizations will come from
amongst OSE and other Student Life professional staff. No voting committee member
may receive compensation for activities or events sponsored by the board.
Powers: The Club Umbrella Committee will have the power to: share and collaborate on
programming ideas, consolidate the work needed to petition SGA for money, and increase
accountability of clubs.
ARTICLE VI.
THE SGA BUDGET
Section I: Guidelines
The SGA Budget is to be established in the Fall Semester of the current year. The budget
will be presented to the Student Senate two weeks before the last day of classes in the
Spring Semester. The budget will be based on estimates on the following year’s enrollment
multiplied by the Student Activities Fee. The budget will be divided into the following:
Executive Fund, General Fund, and House Council fund. The budget divisions shall be approved
annually, without constitutional amendment, by the Student Senate before the
budgeting process begins in the Spring Semester. The Student Senate is not obligated to
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spend the entire budget. Loans may be granted from the General Fund according to the
terms of the 2008 Finance Committee Policies. No deficit spending will be allowed for the
SGA or any chartered organization. SGA money may only be used towards activities or programs
that are intended for undergraduate students of Goucher College.
Section II: Distribution of the Budget
At the beginning of the academic year, the Treasurer will allocate the budget as follows:
3% to Executive Board, 15% to Programming Board, 12% to Social Justice Committee.
The remainder will be placed in SGA General Fund. Funds remaining at the end of the
year will be re-allocated to General Fund.
Section III: Procedure for Developing the SGA Budget
Only petitions approved by the Finance Committee or exempted by the Finance Chair
will be considered. The Finance Committee will grant clubs’ budgets through deadlines
and procedures established by the Finance Committee and in accordance with all constitutional
criteria. The Finance Committee budget will be approved (or amended) by
the Executive Board, who shall then present the budget to the Student Senate. Each
chartered organization that submits a petition will receive a copy of its itemized budget.
Section IV: Procedure for Budget Appeals
A call to contest the decision of the Executive Board’s approved budget may be made
with a signed, dated letter stating the appeal. This letter must be submitted to the
President within one (1) week of the Executive Board meeting announcing the budget
decision of the Student Senate. Appeals are brought before the Student Senate, which
shall approve or deny the appeal. A member of the club or organization making the appeal
may present the appeal before Student Senate. The Student Senate may not alter
the constitutional percentages during the appeals process. During the appeal at the
meeting of the Student Senate, the Vice President for Financial Affairs must describe
exactly why funds were allocated as such.
Section V: Spring Budgeting
Spring Budgeting will occur each year after Spring Elections. The Executive Board elect
will be invited to attend Spring Budgeting in an advisory role.
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ARTICLE VII.
THE QUINDECIM
Section I: Funding
The Quindecim student newspaper shall be guaranteed to have funding to publish an
issue every two weeks of the academic year.
Section II: Procedure for Budgeting
In order to receive funds, the newspaper editors shall present a budget request to the Finance
Committee and the Executive Board with documentation demonstrating that all
funds requested are for the sole purpose of publication. The Finance Committee and the
Executive Board shall not reject or in any way modify the request unless a majority of the
committee deem the budget or a part of the budget to be a request to fund activities other
than publication or spending that is proven to be excessive.
If the Finance Committee and the Executive Board approve the request by a simple majority
vote, the budget shall be deemed as having final approval and authorization, and funds
shall be disbursed as soon as possible. The editors of the newspaper may appeal the decisions
to the Student Senate.
ARTICLE VI.
AMENDMENTS
Section I: Procedure
Amendments to the Constitution may be submitted as resolutions in writing by a member
of the Student Senate. Amendments are then subject to approval by a supermajority
(2/3) of the Student Senate. If passed, amendments will be kept on record by the Secretary
and Parliamentarian to be formally incorporated in the Spring constitutional review,
and will become effective immediately unless otherwise noted in the body of the
resolution.
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ADVERTISING POLICY
PURPOSE:
To foster the
responsible use of
creative advertising
and information, while
eliminating campus
damage and reducing
waste paper.
1. Advertising for Club/Organization-Sponsored Events
a. No more than 50 table tents are allowed per event.
b. No more than one twin-size bed sheet (or banner of the same size) can be used
per event.
c. Advertising is only allowed on designated bulletin boards across campus or
on smooth surfaces (glass, painted or finished surfaces, or doors) using ONLY
clear mounting squares. No advertisements may be placed on rock/stone work,
poles, or chalk or white boards.
d. Advertisements must be removed within 48 hours of the event.
e. The name(s) of sponsoring organizations must be printed on each poster
(refer to policy 4).
f. All club/organization advertising for events that have been funded by the SGA must
include on the advertisement in clearly visible font, “This event sponsored
by the Student Government Association.”
2. Advertising for General Club/Organization Information and Meetings
a. No more than 40 informational fliers [8.5” x 11”] are allowed per organization.
1. All Goucher College radio deejays are allowed no more than 20 flyers to
advertise for a radio show.
b. Advertising is only allowed on designated bulletin boards across campus. No advertisements
may be placed on rock/stone work, poles, or chalk or white boards.
c. Advertising is allowed to stay up indefinitely as long as the club/organization
abides by the aforementioned policies. If another club/organization would like to
advertise for an event, the group has the right to move the informational flier to
another appropriate location to make room for the event advertisement.
d. The name(s) of sponsoring organization(s) must be printed on each poster
(refer to policy 4).
3. Chalking Policy
a. All chalking must clearly display the name of the club(s)/organization(s) holding
the event.
b. There is no limit on the amount of chalking allowed.
c. Chalking can be placed only on the asphalt and concrete within residential and
academic areas of campus. No chalk shall be placed in or on any other locations,
including all breezeways.
4. Contact Information
a. The name(s) and the e-mail address(es) of sponsoring club(s)/organization(s)
must be clearly displayed on all methods of advertising.
5. Campus Mail
a. Campus-wide mailbox stuffing by student clubs/organizations is banned.
b. Mailings may be used only when sent to people on a predetermined mailing list.
All persons on such a mailing list must be added voluntarily.
c. Organizations choosing to send mailing may only use a half-sheet of paper
(8.5” x 11”] for advertising purposes.
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6. Policy Breach
a. Each club/organization will receive two warnings by e-mail for any advertising
violation. The third violation will result in suspension of advertising privileges
for the duration of the semester. Subsequent violations will be handled on a
case-by-case basis by the SGA Vice President of Public Relations and the Assistant
Director of Student Engagement for Programming.
b. Any advertising that results in property damage may be brought to the attention
of the Office of Public Safety.
c. The SGA Vice Presidents for Public Relations and Clubs, as well as the Office of
Student Engagement are responsible for all enforcement activities.
7. Special Exceptions
a. The clerk of elections can design and enforce all campaign advertising as outlined
in the SGA Constitution.
b. This advertising policy can be temporarily suspended/altered contingent upon
a two-thirds approval by the Student Government Association legislative body.
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ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION
In most instances, it is the policy of the college not to alter the status of a student until after
the disposition of proceedings pending before the Academic Honor Board, the Academic or
Judicial Appeals Board, the Student Judicial Board, or other college body or before a civil or
criminal court or other governmental agency. However, if in the opinion of the president of
the college, the provost, or the dean of students, either:
a. the nature of the student’s conduct that is or is expected to be the subject of proceedings
before one or more of the above boards, bodies, courts, or agencies is
such that it might affect the safety or well-being of the student, the safety or wellbeing
of others, or the operations or reputation of the college; or
b. the nature of the student’s conduct, although not within the jurisdiction of any of
the above boards, bodies, courts, or agencies, is nevertheless such that it might
affect the safety or well-being of the student, the safety or well-being of others,
or the operations or reputation of the college.
Then the president, the provost, or the dean of students shall have the right to require the
student to leave the campus pending the outcome of the proceeding, or (if no proceeding is
pending or anticipated) during such period as the president, provost, or dean of students
may determine.
The above administrative action may be taken even though the conduct occurs off campus.
If a student is arrested on or off campus, it is the student’s responsibility to notify the dean
of students within 48 hours of the arrest.
STUDENT RECORDS AND FERPA
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) affords students certain rights with
respect to their education records.
1. The right to inspect and review the student’s education records within 45 days of the
day the college receives a request for access.
Students should submit to Student Administrative Services, the dean of students, or
other appropriate official, written requests that identify the record(s) they wish to
inspect. The college official will make arrangements for access and notify the student
of the time and place where the records may be inspected. If the records are not
maintained by the college official to whom the request was submitted, that official shall
advise the student of the correct official to whom the request should be addressed.
2. The right to request the amendment of the student’s education records that the student
believes are inaccurate or misleading.
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Students may ask the college to amend a record that they believe is inaccurate or
misleading. They should write the college official responsible for the record, clearly
identify the part of the record they want changed, and specify why it is inaccurate or
misleading. If the college decides not to amend the record as requested by the student,
the college will notify the student of the decision and advise the student of his or her
right to a hearing regarding the request for amendment. Additional information
regarding the hearing procedures will be provided to the student when notified of the
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3. The right to file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education concerning alleged
failures by Goucher College to comply with the requirements of FERPA.
The name and address of the office that administers FERPA is: Family Policy Compliance
Office, U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue, S.W., Washington, DC,
20202-4605.
4. The right to consent to disclosures of personally identifiable information contained in
the student’s education records, except to the extent that FERPA or any superseding
law authorizes disclosure without consent.
One exception that permits disclosure without consent is disclosure to school officials
with legitimate educational interests. A school official is a person employed by the college
in an administrative, supervisory, academic, research, or support staff position (including
Public Safety personnel and health staff); a contractor, consultant, volunteer, or
other party to whom the college has outsourced an institutional service or function
which the college would otherwise use employees to perform, provided that the party is
under the direct control of the college with respect to the use and maintenance of educational
records; a person serving on the Board of Trustees; a student serving on an official
board or committee, such as the Academic Honor Board, Student Judicial Board,
or a grievance committee; or a person assisting another school official in performing
his or her tasks.
A school official has a legitimate educational interest if the official needs to review an
education record in order to fulfill his or her professional responsibility.
Also, upon request the college discloses educational records without consent to officials
of another school in which a student seeks or intends to enroll or is already enrolled.
Another exception that permits disclosure without consent is for information designated
by the college as directory information. As permitted by FERPA, without prior consent
of the student the college may, at its discretion, disclose as directory information the
student’s (a) name, (b) local address, telephone number, and e-mail address, (c) home
address and telephone number, (d) date and place of birth, (e) photograph, (f) participation
in officially recognized activities and sports, (g) height and weight of members of
athletic teams, (h) dates of attendance, (i) enrollment status, including full- and
part-time status, (j) graduation date or anticipated date, (k) major and minor fields
of study, (l) honors, degrees, and awards received, (m) previously attended educational
agencies or institutions, and (n) class (freshman, sophomore, etc.). A student may
request that all this information not be released by filing a written request to that effect
with the Office of the Registrar in Student Administrative Services by the end of the first
full week of classes. Once such a request is filed, it will be honored for the remainder of
the academic year in which it was submitted. Requests to withhold directory information
must be filed annually with the Office of the Registrar in Student Administrative Services.
Such requests do not prevent disclosure of the student’s name, institutional e-mail
address, or electronic identifier in the student’s physical or electronic classroom. Please
consider very carefully the consequences of any decision to withhold any category of
directory information. It will require that any future requests for such information from
non-institutional persons or organizations be denied, and will prevent such information
from being included in the Student Directory.
FERPA information is available on the web at www.goucher.edu/ferpa.
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ACADEMIC HONOR CODE
INTRODUCTION
At Goucher, we honor freedom of expression, inquiry, and action. In return, we expect consideration
of others, academic integrity, and a commitment to the value of truth. The tradition
of freedom with responsibility at Goucher is fundamental to the ideals to which the life
and work of the college are dedicated. The courage to challenge, the praise for honesty and
effort, and the appreciation for commitment or involvement make our community open to
truth and knowledge rather than to ignorance and misunderstanding. These same principles
are relevant when we interact with the nonacademic world.
It is important for each of us to be thoroughly familiar with the principles and procedures of
the Academic Honor Code, which obliges each member of the Goucher community.
THE LIBERAL ARTS
AND ACADEMIC
INTEGRITY
By defining itself as a college, Goucher is asserting that it is a community of colleagues
(both teachers and students) mutually committed to the pursuit of learning and the search
for truth. By calling itself a liberal arts college, Goucher is establishing itself within a strong
tradition that recognizes not only the unbroken nature of the fabric of knowledge, but also
the primary importance of learning how to acquire, evaluate, and communicate knowledge.
It is acknowledging that understanding precedes success.
By declaring ourselves members of the Goucher community, colleagues in the pursuit of
truth, we are professing our dependence, not only upon scholars before us, but upon each
other as fellow learners. Just as we are mutually dependent on each other, so are we
mutually responsible for each other. Although the description of this responsibility varies
from person to person, at a minimum it includes the maintenance of an atmosphere conducive
to achieving the high goals of a liberal arts education.
This requires, among other things, a college characterized by honesty, a group of learners
opposed to the use of deception in the pursuit of knowledge, a community of colleagues
which resolutely forswears dishonest means to gain an academic advantage, no matter how
important that advantage may seem to be. For this reason, the college governs itself by the
Goucher Academic Honor Code, which reflects the conviction that the principle of academic
honesty calls both for individual adherence and for community commitment. Individuals
are not merely responsible for their own honesty; they share in the college’s defense against
breaches in adherence to the honesty principle, knowing that the entire community is weakened
by the violations of even a few.
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The Academic Honor Code stands as one of the important pieces of Goucher’s liberal arts
educational structure; it is for this reason that we have assembled this book. The life of a
citizen in the Goucher academic community is the continuous process of attaining a high
quality of intellectual achievement. The Goucher degree should represent not only this final
accomplishment but also a high and consistent quality of performance in pursuing that goal.
The Academic Honor Code, therefore, is the cornerstone of the academic community at
Goucher College. It implies and demands a sense of personal honor and moral integrity.
Furthermore, it assumes that every student has the responsibility to work for the honor and
integrity of the entire community.
Authority to regulate undergraduate student conduct in matters pertaining to the Academic
Honor Code has been delegated by the college to the Student Government Association,
whose constitution provides for the Academic Honor Board. Authority to regulate graduate
student conduct in matters pertaining to the Academic Honor Code has been delegated by
the college to the Graduate Studies Committee which has approved the formation of the
Graduate Academic Honor Board. It is expected that all students, including those in the undergraduate,
graduate, and professional programs, act, with full responsibility, in accordance
with the highest standard of academic integrity and honor here stated.
The Criteria of Academic Dishonesty
Academic dishonesty shall be considered a failure to meet the criteria outlined below. Principles
of honor and integrity in academic work cannot be codified in every aspect, therefore,
the following criteria shall be considered as a guide, not an inclusive manual of usage. The
student’s intent in cases of alleged academic dishonesty shall be determined solely by the
Graduate or Undergraduate Academic Honor Board.
I. Examinations
A. Students shall neither give nor receive assistance from other individuals during
examinations. They shall not communicate with any other students in any way
during the test.
B. Students shall avoid leaving the examination room unaccompanied for an excessive
length of time during an examination.
C. There shall be no use of aids (tests, notes, pictures, etc.) unless authorized by the
instructor. No pages shall be inserted or torn out of the examination blue book.
D. All take-home, Internet-based, or prepared examinations shall be taken according
to a procedure clearly specified by the instructor. In all cases of doubt, students
should request clarification from the instructor. On Internet-based tests, electronic
signatures will be acceptable.
E. There shall be no discussion about any self-scheduled exam.
II. Plagiarism, Cheating, and Academic Misconduct
A. There shall be no collaboration between a student and any other individual(s)
unless authorized by the instructor.
B. It is expected that students will discriminate carefully between parts of their
writing for which they are solely responsible and other parts for which credit is
owed to someone else. Failure to acknowledge the work of others incorporated
into a student’s written work is a serious offense. When a borrowed idea is stated
in a student’s own phraseology, there shall be an acknowledgment of the source
of information. When it is expressed in the phraseology of the source itself, it shall
be placed in quotation marks and acknowledged. Quotations that exceed several
connected words shall be put in quotation marks unless the passages are prover-
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III.
IV.
bial or well-known. There shall be accurate placing of quotation and punctuation
marks, and adequate indication by brackets of any changes or interpretations.
Acknowledgments shall be in the citation form specified by the instructor.
C. Laboratory/research work shall be unacceptable unless all measurements of data,
drawings, etc., are recorded independently and employed in the work by each
student and/or authorized group.
D. No data, information, or citation may be falsely reported or falsely attributed in an
academic exercise. This includes, but is not limited to, deliberate falsification of
laboratory experiment results, data or judgments attributed to scholarly sources,
results of calculations and the output of computer programs.
Library Regulations
No student shall infringe upon the rights of others to enjoy equal access to the library,
its materials, and its equipment. Students are responsible for knowledge of library regulations,
and violation of these rules is considered a breach of the Academic Honor
Code. Of paramount importance is the rule that library materials must be checked out
at the circulation desk before removal from the building.
Resubmitting Course Work (paper, homework, laboratory work)
No student shall turn in work that has received a grade in one course for a grade in a
second course, unless the instructor in the second course has given permission to do so.
PROCEDURE
I. Academic Honor Boards
A. Undergraduate Academic Honor Board
The Undergraduate Academic Honor Board shall be composed of the chair, the
recording secretary, board members and faculty. At least one faculty member and
four students shall serve at each hearing, not including the Honor Board Chair.
1. General
Violations of the Academic Honor Code alleged against undergraduate, including
Goucher II, students shall be reviewed and decided by the Undergraduate
Academic Honor Board (“Undergraduate Board”). Hearings before the Undergraduate
Board shall be conducted according to these procedures. The coordinator
for the Undergraduate Board (“coordinator”) is the Associate Dean for
Undergraduate Studies who shall advise the Undergraduate Board, perform
the duties described in this procedure, and be present at all hearings, but is
not a member of the Undergraduate Board and does not have the authority to
vote on hearing proceedings.
2. Composition and Selection
The Undergraduate Board shall be composed of a maximum of six regular undergraduate
student members and two alternates, selected annually by the
coordinator and up to two members of the undergraduate board from the previous
academic year or a member of the Academic Policies Committee. Each
student application for a position on the Undergraduate Board must be supported
by two faculty letters of recommendation. The students serving on the
Undergraduate Board shall elect a chair and recording secretary from among
their members. The recording secretary shall be a voting member of the
Board, and the chair shall vote only in the event of a tie. The chair shall also
serve on the college’s Academic Policies Committee, which is responsible for
oversight of the academic honor system at the college.
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Two undergraduate faculty members shall be selected on a rotating basis for
each Undergraduate Board hearing by the associate dean for undergraduate
studies. At least one faculty member at each hearing must have previously
served at an Academic Honor Board hearing. All members of the Undergraduate
Board shall be present at hearings, unless excused by the chair for
substantial reasons. At least one faculty member and four students shall
serve at each Undergraduate Board hearing.
B. Graduate Academic Honor Board
1. General
Violations of the Academic Honor Code alleged against graduate students
shall be reviewed and decided by the Graduate Academic Honor Board (“Graduate
Board”). Hearings before the Graduate Board shall be conducted according
to these procedures. The coordinator for the Graduate Board (“coordinator”)
is the associate dean for graduate studies, who shall advise the Graduate
Board, perform the duties described in this procedure, and be present at all
hearings, but is not a member of the Graduate Board and does not have authority
to vote on hearing decisions.
2. Composition and Selection
The Graduate Board shall be composed of three regular graduate student
members, and three alternates. The executive director of graduate and
professional studies, the director of graduate programs in education, and
the director of the post-baccalaureate premedical program shall annually
select one regular and one alternate student representative from each of
their programs to serve on the Graduate Board. A chair and recording
secretary shall be selected, and both officers shall be voting members
of the Graduate Board.
The above-named directors shall select two faculty members from each of
their graduate programs to serve on the Graduate Board. Two faculty members
from this group shall be selected on a rotating basis to serve at each Graduate
Board hearing.
II.
C. In addition to members of the Undergraduate or Graduate Academic Honor Board,
the associate dean for undergraduate studies shall be present at each hearing.
Reports of Violations of the Academic Honor Code
A. Who may report
There are three methods by which an alleged violation of the Academic Honor
Code may be brought to the attention of either Academic Honor Board for hearing
and decision:
1. A student who has violated the Academic Honor Code is honorbound to report
the violation.
2. A student who has witnessed or otherwise has personal knowledge of a
violation of the Academic Honor Code is honor-bound to report the violation
directly.
3. A faculty member who has reason to believe that a violation has occurred
may ask the student to self-report or may report the violation directly.
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B. Making and distribution of report of violation
All alleged violations shall be reported promptly in writing to the chair of the
appropriate Academic Honor Board. The written report, whether made by a student
self-reporting a violation or by another person (the “reporting person”), shall be
signed by the maker or sent from the maker’s Goucher e-mail account. Upon
receipt of a report, the recipient shall ensure that both the Board chair and the
coordinator have copies.
III. Prehearing Procedures
A. Meeting with Honor Board Coordinator
Upon receipt of a report or copy of a report of violation, the coordinator shall
contact and schedule a meeting with the accused student (including a student
who self-reports). At the meeting, the coordinator shall provide the accused
student with a copy of the report of violation, unless it is a self-report. The
accused student shall acknowledge receipt of the report by signing the coordinator’s
copy. The coordinator shall explain the hearing procedure and respond to any
questions raised by the accused student. The coordinator shall inform the accused
student of the right to have an adviser, as described below:
In the case of distance learners, upon receipt of a report or copy of a report of
a violation, the coordinator shall contact the accused student and fax or otherwise
send a copy of the report of violation to the student for signature acknowledging
receipt of the report. Either by personal meeting or other means, the coordinator
shall explain the hearing procedure and respond to any questions raised by the
accused student and shall inform the student of the right to have an adviser,
as described below.
The coordinator may obtain additional materials of direct relevance to the case
from the instructor and/or the student. Such materials may include, but are not
limited to, the course syllabus, the assignment in question, text from other sources
in cases where the reported violation is plagiarism, and the grading system
employed. All materials gathered for the hearing shall be shown to the student
by the coordinator prior to the hearing.
B. Advisers
An accused student may have an adviser to assist the student during the process
and be present at the hearing. The adviser shall be a member of the Goucher
community and may not be a practicing attorney. The coordinator may recommend an
adviser at the accused student’s request. The accused student shall identify the adviser
to the coordinator before the hearing. Legal counsel shall not be permitted
to participate in any hearings conducted under these procedures.
C. Hearing Date
Upon receiving the report of violation, the coordinator shall promptly set a date for
a hearing before the appropriate Academic Honor Board. The date of the hearing
shall usually be not more than 10 school days after receipt of the report of violation
by the accused student, unless the following exceptions apply:
1. The hearing would occur when the college is not in session, in which case the
accused student may choose to either have the hearing scheduled at the
earliest possible date when the college is in session again, or to proceed
with the hearing before a reduced Board, including two members of the
faculty and as many student board members as are available; or
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2. The coordinator determines, in his or her discretion, that circumstances require
a later date.
D. Notice of Hearing
At the time a hearing is scheduled the coordinator shall notify the accused student
and all participants, including the reporting person(s), of the time, date, and place
of the hearing. Such notice shall be provided in person, by Goucher e-mail, and/or
by telephone.
IV. Evidence and Witnesses
A. Evidence Permitted at Hearings
Strict rules of evidence do not apply to hearings conducted under these procedures,
but information provided at the hearing must be relevant, not privileged, and
legally acquired. Information about the character of the accused student is
considered of very limited relevance to the proceedings and will only be permitted
at the discretion of the chair. The accused student’s standing in the course in which
the violation is alleged to have occurred, and any record of prior Academic Honor
Code violations, may be considered by the Board only when determining sanctions.
The relevance of all witnesses and information shall be determined by the Board
chair, in consultation with the coordinator.
B. Witnesses
The Board chair or coordinator may accept verbal or written requests for the
calling of witnesses by both the accused student and the reporting person. In
cases of self-reported violations, the course instructor may be called as a witness.
The chair may limit the number of witnesses called for such reasons as redundancy
and relevancy. The coordinator shall notify each party of the names of all witnesses
and shall notify all witnesses of the time, date, and place of the hearing. If a
witness is unable to attend the hearing, the chair, in consultation with the
coordinator, may accept written testimony. No Academic Honor Board member
shall serve on the board for any hearing at which the board member is a witness.
C. Disabilities Consultant
In cases where an accused or self-reporting student has a documented disability
that may impact the Board’s finding, the college disabilities specialist or the
director of ACE will, upon request of either party or the Board itself, be present
at the hearing to serve as a consultant to the Board. The consultant may provide
testimony and answer questions from either party or the Board, but he or she will
not be present at or participate in the Board’s deliberation of the case.
V. Hearing and Decision
A. Scheduling
All hearings are held on campus, at a time and place determined by the coordinator.
Hearings involving distance-learning students, or students who, for good cause
as determined by the coordinator, are unable to attend in person, may be
conducted by conference call. All hearing participants shall be notified as
provided in III.D above.
B. Presence of Participants
1. On-campus hearings
The accused student and the reporting person shall be present at all times
during the hearing, unless excused at the discretion of the chair for special
circumstances. Witnesses excluded or excused by the chair shall remain in
the immediate vicinity of the hearing, so that they will be quickly available
if called.
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2. Hearings by Conference Call
The accused student and the reporting person shall participate for the entire
hearing by telephone, unless excused at the discretion of the chair for special
circumstances. Witnesses may be disconnected after they present their
information, but they are to remain available by telephone for the time period
designated by the chair.
3. Presence of Accused Student
If an accused student, having been given notice of a hearing as provided in this
policy, fails to appear or otherwise participate in the hearing, the information
in support of the alleged violation(s) shall be presented and considered in the
accused student’s absence, and the Board may make a decision based on that
information.
C. Hearing Record
The recording secretary shall keep a written record of the hearing, including the
specific violation, names of all participants, and a summary of all testimony. The
hearing record, a copy of the written decision of the Board, and any other records
related to each case shall be maintained by the coordinator and shall remain the
property of the college.
D. Confidentiality
Proceedings under the Academic Honor Code are confidential. Hearings shall
be closed to all persons except the members of the Board, the coordinator, the
accused student and his or her adviser, the reporting person, and any witnesses.
The chair may either permit witnesses to remain during the entire proceedings or
exclude them except when providing information. All records of the Academic
Honor Boards are confidential and may be disclosed only to college officials as
necessary to perform their official duties, or as otherwise required by law.
E. Officers at Hearing
The chair of the appropriate Academic Honor Board shall preside at all hearings.
In the event that the chair is a participant or is unable to preside, the secretary
shall preside as acting chair. If the secretary is a participant or acting chair,
another member of the appropriate board shall be designated to act as secretary
by the chair or acting chair.
F. Hearing Procedure
Formal rules of process and/or procedure such as are applied in criminal or civil
courts do not apply to hearings under this policy. All hearings shall be conducted in
accordance with the following applicable procedures:
1. The chair shall assemble in the hearing room or connect by conference call
all persons who are to participate in the hearing and shall call the hearing
to order.
2. The chair shall inform all persons present that the proceedings are to be held
in strictest confidence.
3. The chair shall administer the following pledge to all persons who are to
testify: “For the integrity and honor of the Goucher academic community,
I pledge that my statements shall be the truth and only the truth to the best
of my knowledge, observation, memory, and conscience.”
4. The chair shall then exercise his or her discretion to exclude or excuse
witnesses.
5. The chair shall ensure that the accused student is given copies of all documents
to be considered in the hearing and shall ask the student to verify that he or
she viewed them prior to the hearing.

6. The chair shall read the report of violation, and the accused student shall
state if he or she accepts responsibility for the violation. The accused student
may also make a brief opening statement.
7. If the accused student admits responsibility for the violation, the Board may
ask questions of any participants, as it deems necessary, before recessing to
determine the appropriate sanction as provided below.
8. If the accused student does not admit responsibility for the violation, the reporting
person and the witnesses called at the request of the reporting person
shall present information, followed by the accused student and witnesses
called at the request of the accused student.
9. Board members may ask questions at any time during the proceedings.
Issues concerning the appropriateness of any questions shall be determined
by the chair.
G. Board Deliberations
At its conclusion, the hearing shall be recessed, and the Board shall confer in privacy
to reach a decision. Upon recessing the hearing, the chair shall request that
the accused student, the student’s adviser, and the reporting person remain available
so they can be informed immediately of the Board’s decision.
VI. Decision and Sanctions
A. Decision
The Board shall make its decision solely on the verbal and written testimony and
materials presented at the hearing. The decision shall be made on the basis of
whether it is more likely than not that the accused student violated the Academic
Honor Code. The decision and any sanctions to be imposed must be agreed upon
by a majority of the Board members present and voting.
B. Sanctions Imposed by the Board
The Board may impose one or more of the following sanctions upon any student
found to have violated the Academic Honor Code:
1. Written Reprimand
Notice in writing that the student has violated the Academic Honor Code
and that any further violations will result in the imposition of more severe
disciplinary sanctions.
2. Loss of Privileges
Denial of specified privileges for a designated period of time, including, but
not limited to, the ability to hold elective office in a student organization.
3. Restitution
Compensation for loss, damage, or injury. This may take the form of appropriate
service, monetary or material replacement, or other compensation.
4. Discretionary Sanctions
Work assignments, essays, required coursework, grade adjustment, or any
other discretionary sanctions as deemed appropriate by the Board.
C. Sanctions Recommended to the Academic Appeals Board
The Board may recommend to the appropriate Academic Appeals Board that the
following sanctions be imposed upon any student found to have violated the
Academic Honor Code:
1. Academic Suspension
Separation of the student from the academic program of the college for a
period of time designated by the Appeals Board, after which the student is
eligible to return. Conditions for readmission may be specified. Suspensions
imposed under this policy may not exceed two academic years.
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2. Academic Dismissal
Permanent separation of the student from the college.
D. Communication of Decision
When the Board has completed its deliberations, the Board chair shall prepare a
brief verbal statement of the Board’s decision; the reasons supporting that decision;
and the sanctions imposed or recommended, if any. The chair shall then reconvene
the hearing, in person or by telephone, and read the Board’s decision and the
determination of sanctions, if any, to the accused student, the accused student’s
adviser, and the reporting person. If a violation has been found, the chair shall inform
the accused student of his or her right to request an appeal of the Board’s
decision. The coordinator shall notify the course instructor of the Board’s decision,
as appropriate. Within five days of the hearing, the chair, in consultation with the
coordinator, shall confirm the Board’s decision in writing and provide such decision
to the accused student.
E. Preservation of Written Materials
When a violation of the Academic Honor Code is found, the coordinator shall keep
copies of any materials presented at the hearing until the time for appeal is exhausted.
Original material may be returned to the individual who presented it after
the Board’s decision has been confirmed in writing, as provided above. In the absence
of any appeal, copies maintained by the coordinator may be destroyed, unless
the coordinator determines that such materials should be retained for a
longer period of time. If the case is appealed, or if the Board’s decision is sent automatically
to the Academic Appeals Board as provided below, copies of the materials
shall be sent to that board for its review.
VII. Subsequent Review
A. Academic Appeals Boards
1. Undergraduate
The Undergraduate Academic Appeals Board shall consist of the provost, the
SGA president, a faculty member selected by the provost on a case-by-case
basis, and an Academic Honor Board student representative. The Honor Board
representative will be chosen along with the other Honor Board members but
will serve strictly for appeals. The provost will preside at the appeals hearing
and the associate dean for undergraduate studies shall act as the coordinator.
2. Graduate
The Graduate Academic Appeals Board shall consist of the provost, one faculty
member selected by the provost on a case-by-case basis, and one graduate or
professional certificate student selected jointly by the directors of the graduate
and professional programs. The provost shall preside at the appeals hearing.
B. Cases Appropriate for Subsequent Review
The following cases are appropriate for review by an Academic Appeals Board:
1. Cases in which the Academic Honor Board has recommended suspension or
academic dismissal as the sanction for a violation. Subsequent review in such
cases is automatic.
2. Decisions that are appealed by the accused or self-reported student or a
faculty member who served as the reporting person. A decision reached or
a sanction imposed by the Academic Honor Board may be appealed by the
student or a faculty member who served as the reporting person within 10
school days of announcement of the decision at the hearing. Such appeals
shall be in writing, shall state the grounds for appeal, and will cite one of the
three reasons outlined in section “C” as the basis for the appeal, followed by
a subsequent detailed explanation defending his or her position. A copy of
the appeal shall be delivered to the appeals coordinator.

C. Appeal by Accused Student or the Reporting Faculty Member
Upon receipt of the appeal, the coordinator shall provide a written copy to the
provost, who shall determine, in his or her sole discretion, whether the appeal is
made on appropriate grounds. Should appropriate grounds be determined, the
provost will convene the Appeals Board. Appropriate grounds for subsequent review
are limited to the following:
1. To determine whether the Honor Board hearing was conducted fairly in light of
the charges and information presented and in conformity with these procedures.
Deviations from such procedures will not be a basis for sustaining an appeal
unless significant prejudice results. If procedural error is noted as the reason
for appeal, the Appeals Board will review the procedures followed in the initial
hearing. If the Appeals Board finds there is indeed a procedural error, the
case will be re-heard by all members of the Appeals Committee. The accused
student (and any witnesses or professors present for the initial hearing) and
the Board chair will be notified and invited to be present. The chair will have
no vote and will be present only to clarify points or answer questions. The
chair will not be present during deliberation.
2. To determine whether the sanction(s) imposed or recommended were appropriate
for the violation of the Academic Honor Code that the student was found
to have committed.
Should this be the reason for the appeal, the Appeals Board may exercise the
right to maintain, lessen, or increase the sanctions imposed based upon its
discretion and in consideration of the severity of the violation and the appropriateness
of the original sanctions.
3. To consider new information or other relevant facts sufficient to alter a decision,
which were not brought out in the original hearing because such information
and/or facts were not known to the person appealing at the time of the
original hearing.
Should this be the reason for the appeal, the student will have the opportunity
to submit additional evidentiary materials to the Appeals Board in addition to
his or her statement of appeal, so long as those materials are ethically and
legally acquired. The Appeals Board has the responsibility to determine
whether the new information warrants a re-hearing of the case, or if it is
irrelevant in considering the reasons for the appeal. Should a re-hearing
be warranted, procedure will be followed as outlined in section C1 above.
If the provost determines that appropriate grounds are provided, the coordinator
shall so inform the appealing party and shall provide a copy of the written
appeal to the other party if applicable for response. The other party shall
provide a written response to the coordinator within five days of receiving the
written appeal.
If the provost determines that appropriate grounds are not provided, the
provost shall so inform the appealing party in writing, and no further review
is available.
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D. Scope of Subsequent Review
Except as required to explain the basis of new information, any subsequent review
by an Academic Appeals Board shall be limited to a review of the record of the
Honor Board hearing and documents or other information presented at that
hearing, in addition to the formal written notification of the hearing results as
routinely completed by the Honor Board chair. In the case of an appeal by an
accused student or a faculty member who served as the reporting person, the
Academic Appeals Board shall also review the written appeal provided by the
appealing party and the written response provided by the other party. Neither
party may be present during the review process.
E. Decision
The Academic Appeals Board may affirm, reverse, or modify the decision and/or
the penalties imposed, or it may recommended or remand the decision to the
Honor Board for further consideration. The decision of the Academic Appeals
Board represents the final decision of the college.
VIII. Academic Record
Other than those resulting in suspension or expulsion, violations of the Academic
Honor Code shall not be made part of the student’s permanent academic record but
shall become part of the student’s disciplinary record. Upon graduation, the student’s
disciplinary record may be expunged of such violations other than those resulting in
academic suspension or academic expulsion, upon written application to the Honor
Board Coordinator.
IX. Distribution of Academic Honor Code
This policy shall be published in the Campus Handbook, both online and in the hard copy
provided to all incoming students. It shall also be discussed as appropriate during Orientation,
first-year programming for undergraduate students, and course syllabi.
X. Honor System Orientation
Each fall, the chair of the Undergraduate Academic Honor Board shall organize honor
system orientation sessions for incoming undergraduate students, and the associate
dean for undergraduate studies shall inform new faculty about the Academic Honor
Code to increase awareness of the system among all members of the Goucher
academic community.
For the students and faculty of the graduate programs in education and the postbaccalaureate
and the master of arts and master of fine arts programs, the associate
dean for graduate and professional studies shall ordinarily have an orientation meeting
during the summer.
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GUIDELINES FOR WITHDRAWAL AND LEAVE OF ABSENCE
WITHDRAWAL
Students considering withdrawing from the college should follow the steps below. Note that
a student’s withdrawal date could affect his or her academic record, tuition charges, and financial
aid. Refer to the Academic Catalogue for further information.
1. During the academic year:
a. Print the withdraw form off web at http://www.goucher.edu/catalogue. Click on
“Withdrawal from the College form.”
b. Schedule an appointment with the dean of students, director of new student
programs (first-year students only), or the associate dean of undergraduate
studies for a closing interview.
c. Submit the withdrawal form to Student Administrative Services (SAS), which lets
financial aid, billing, and the registrar know your intent.
d. When the withdrawal form is complete, you will be given a copy.
2. When the student is not on campus:
a. Print the withdraw form off web at http://www.goucher.edu/x1893.xml. Click on
“Withdrawal from the College form.”
b. Contact the director of new student programs (first-year students only), dean of
students (medical), or the associate dean of undergraduate studies (academic)
for a closing interview appointment. This can be done by phone.
c. Submit the withdrawal form to SAS, which lets financial aid, billing, and the
registrar know your intent.
d. When the withdrawal form is complete, a copy will be mailed to you.
REINSTATEMENT
Students who withdrew from Goucher College and wish to resume studies should submit a
reinstatement form to the Registrar’s Office in Student Administrative Services. The form is
available online at www.goucher.edu/x1893.xml. If academic work has been completed since
leaving Goucher, a transcript should accompany the written request for reinstatement.
Upon reinstatement, a credit evaluation will be done by the Registrar.
LEAVE OF ABSENCE
Students in good academic and financial standing may request a leave of absence for either
one or two semesters. They will receive registration information at the appropriate time in
the semester preceding their return and are responsible for all deadlines. Students request
a leave of absence for various reasons. The procedures are listed below.
1. Leave During a Semester
a. Students who have an emergency during the semester and need to withdraw from
their courses must make an appointment with the Dean of Students Office. At that
time, the following options are available:
b. Before week 10 and after the add/drop period has ended, students can withdraw up
until week 10 of the semester and receive a “W” in their courses.
c. After week 10, the Dean of Students Office, in conjunction with the instructors, will
determine if an incomplete, a “W,” or a letter grade is warranted, depending on the
amount of work completed and the nature of the emergency.
d. Students returning the next semester do NOT have to complete a leave-of-absence
form.
e. Students NOT returning the next semester will need to complete a leave-of-absence
form and follow the procedures under “end of semester leave of absence.”
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2. End-of-Semester Leave of Absence
a. Students needing to spend time away from Goucher College or pursue other
educational goals may request a leave of absence.
b. Students may obtain the leave-of-absence form from Goucher’s website at
www.goucher.edu/x1893.xml.
c. The student should make an appointment with the dean of students or the associate
dean for undergraduate studies to discuss his or her plans.
d. Students taking a leave of absence who intend to take courses while away from
Goucher should submit a completed non-Goucher course approval form along with
course descriptions to the Registrar’s Office. This will ensure the courses taken are
transferable to Goucher. Students are notified of the decision prior to registering for
the course.
e. Ordinarily, 12 of a student’s last 24 credit hours are required to be taken at Goucher.
Otherwise, the student must petition to the associate dean for undergraduate
studies for permission to go over this limit.
f. A non-Goucher course approval form with a course description and appropriate
signatures must be submitted to the Office of the Registrar for final course approval.
GUIDELINES FOR CLASSROOM BEHAVIOR AND
PROCEDURES FOR EXPULSION FROM CLASS
1. Guidelines for Classroom Behavior
To maintain an atmosphere conducive to learning and the free exchange of ideas, it is
important that students and faculty treat one another with courtesy and mutual respect.
Behaviors that interfere with the classroom academic atmosphere will not be
tolerated. Such behaviors include, but are not limited to, the following: talking or otherwise
making excessive noise or showing disrespect when a teacher or another student
is speaking, repeatedly interrupting other students or the professor, calling out answers
when the professor has asked students to raise their hands, refusing to interact
with the members of the class when group work is required, coming to class under the
influence of alcohol or illegal drugs.
2. Removal from Class
A faculty member may require a student to leave a class for the remainder of the class
period if his or her behavior is disruptive or if it interferes with the learning of other
students in the class. Ordinarily, the faculty member should provide a warning to
students before removing them from the class.
If a student’s behavior is severely disruptive and/or poses a threat to the safety or
well-being of others in the classroom, the student may be required to leave for the
remainder of that class period even though no warning was given by the faculty
member. These procedures (removal from class) may be repeated if necessary. If
the student refuses to leave the classroom, the faculty member may call security.
3. Procedure for Suspension/Expulsion from a Course
If the faculty member believes that a student’s behavior has been repeatedly or severely
disruptive and that it is, therefore, necessary for the student to be permanently
removed from the course, the faculty member may temporarily suspend the student
from the class, effective immediately. Within 24 hours, the faculty member shall provide
a letter to the provost, with a copy to the student, explaining the circumstances and jus-
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tification for suspension and/or expulsion from the course. The provost will meet with
the student within two days of receiving the letter and will provide the student with an
opportunity to be heard. If the provost is unavailable, the associate dean for undergraduate
studies or the associate dean for graduate and professional studies shall have the
responsibility to meet with the student and determine any sanctions. After meeting with
the student and consulting with the faculty member, the provost will determine any appropriate
sanctions, which may include expulsion from the course with a “W” on the
student’s transcript, and the dean will notify SAS.
The student or the faculty member may appeal the provost’s decision by notifying the
Committee on Academic Policies in writing within five days after receiving the decision
of the provost. The appeal shall be decided based upon the written submissions of the
concerned parties; the parties shall not appear before the committee.
CODE OF CONDUCT
PREAMBLE
Goucher College is committed to maintaining a safe, healthy, and productive living and
learning environment for its students, faculty, staff, and the greater college community.
As community members, students share a responsibility to conduct themselves in ways
that promote these community objectives and are expected to demonstrate respect and
civility toward others. This Student Code of Conduct establishes standards of behavior
and a disciplinary process to enforce those standards when necessary, which are consistent
with the educational aims of the college.
ARTICLE I:
DEFINITIONS
A. The term “accused student” means any student accused of violating this Code
of Conduct.
B. The term “Code” or “Code of Conduct” means this Goucher College Student Code
of Conduct.
C. The term “college official” includes any person employed by Goucher College who
performs assigned administrative or professional responsibilities.
D. The term “complainant” means any person who submits a charge alleging that
a student violated this Code of Conduct.
E. The term “may” is used in the permissive sense, and the term “shall” is used in
the imperative sense.
F. The term “policy” means the written rules and regulations of the college as found in,
but not limited to, the Campus Handbook, Academic Catalogue, Living on Campus Handbook
and Calendar, and the college website.
G. The term “student” includes all persons taking courses at Goucher College or at one
of the international programs sponsored by the college, either full time or part time,
pursuing undergraduate, graduate, or professional studies. Persons who withdraw after
allegedly violating the Code of Conduct, or are not officially enrolled for a particular
term but have a continuing relationship with the college, are considered “students.”
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ARTICLE II:
CODE OF CONDUCT
AUTHORITY
A. Dean of Students
The dean of students oversees undergraduate student discipline at the college, chairs
the Judicial Appeals Board, and has such other authority and responsibility as is
described in this Code of Conduct. Any duties to be performed by the dean of students
may be delegated to his or her designee.
B. Assistant Dean for Community Living
The assistant dean for community living is appointed by the dean of students
to manage student discipline at the college and has such other authority and responsibility
as is described in this Code of Conduct. Any duties to be performed by the assistant
dean for community living may be delegated to his or her designee.
C. Associate Dean for Graduate and Professional Studies
The associate dean for graduate and professional studies oversees discipline of students
in the graduate and professional programs at the college, assigns sanctions upon
a finding of responsibility, and has such authority and responsibility as is described
in this Code of Conduct. Any duties to be performed by the associate dean may be
delegated to his or her designee.
D. Type of Proceeding
The dean of students, in consultation with the assistant dean for community living
and the Judicial Board chair, as appropriate, shall determine whether a case shall be
decided by administrative penalty, Judicial Board hearing, or administrative hearing,
based upon the circumstances of the case. The general considerations to be applied
in making this determination are described in Article V.C of this Code.
E. Final Decision
Decisions made by the Judicial Board or a duly appointed administrator shall be final,
pending the normal appeal process.
F. Waiver of rights
Complainants and accused students may at any time knowingly waive any right granted
to them under this Code of Conduct. Such waivers shall be made in writing.
ARTICLE III:
JUDICIAL BOARD
FOR CONDUCT
A. Composition
The Judicial Board for Student Conduct (“Judicial Board” or “board”) is composed of
13 members. Five of the members shall be faculty and/or staff appointed by the dean
of students, and eight shall be students. Student members are appointed by the
president of the Student Government Association (SGA), in consultation with the
assistant dean for community living. Selection criteria and forms are prepared by
the SGA, and interested students may apply using the SGA application form.
B. Term and officers
Judicial Board members serve for one academic year but may be reappointed. Student
members who wish to be reappointed must re-apply. The Judicial Board shall have a
chair and two secretaries, all of whom shall be students and shall serve in office for
one academic year. The chair shall be elected in an all-campus election, as provided
by the SGA constitution; the secretaries shall be elected by majority vote of all student
board members. In the event of a vacancy, board members shall elect an acting chair
or secretary for the remainder of the academic year. The duties of the chair and secretaries
are as follows:
1. Chair
The chair shall preside at hearings, preserve order during hearings, and perform
such other responsibilities as are described in this Code of Conduct. The chair
shall only vote on hearing decisions in the case of a tie.
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2. Secretaries
The secretaries shall keep a written record of the hearing as described in Article
VI.B. In the event that the chair cannot attend a hearing or has recused himself or
herself, one of the secretaries shall assume the duties of the chair, and the other
shall perform the duties of the secretary. In the event that one or both secretaries
is not available, the hearing panel shall, in consultation with the assistant dean,
appoint persons from among their members to act as the chair and secretary,
as needed.
C. Member Attendance and Conduct at Hearings
For each case heard by the Judicial Board, the chair shall contact Judicial Board
members and organize a hearing board composed of the chair, four students, and
two faculty and/or staff members. It is the responsibility of all members of the Judicial
Board to serve when called to hear cases. Failure to do so may result in removal from
the board. It is the responsibility of any board member to recuse himself or herself in a
particular case if for any reason he or she is unable to maintain impartiality. No board
member who is a witness in a case may serve on that particular hearing panel.
D. Assistant Dean for Community Living
The assistant dean for community living is not a member of the Judicial Board but
shall advise the board on procedures. The assistant dean shall attend hearings and is
bound by the same rules of confidentiality as board members. He or she shall document
procedural steps required by the Code of Conduct as they occur, and perform
such other duties as are described in the Code and assigned by the dean of students.
ARTICLE IV:
PROSCRIBED
CONDUCT
A. Jurisdiction of the Student Code of Conduct
1. Location
The Code of Conduct shall apply to conduct that occurs at all locations of the
college, including, but not limited to, all property owned or leased by the college
and the sites of its international, service learning, and community service programs;
to conduct at college-sponsored activities; and to off-campus conduct that
adversely affects the college community, its reputation, and/or the pursuit of
its objectives. The dean of students shall decide on a case-by-case basis whether
the Code of Conduct shall be applied to off-campus conduct, in the dean’s sole discretion.
2. Duration
Each student shall be responsible for his or her conduct from the time of enrollment
through the actual awarding of a degree, even though conduct may occur
before classes begin or after classes end, as well as during the academic year
and during periods between terms of actual enrollment. The Code of Conduct shall
apply to a student's conduct even if he or she withdraws from school while a disciplinary
matter is pending. Students may also be held responsible for conduct that
is not discovered until after a degree is awarded.
3. Indirect Involvement
Attempting, aiding, abetting, conspiring, hiring, or being an accessory to any act
prohibited by this Code is a violation.
4. Social Host Policy
It is the responsibility of any student who hosts a visitor or guest (including another
Goucher student) on Goucher-owned or -leased property to ensure that the visitor
or guest knows and adheres to the Goucher Student Code of Conduct. In instances
where visitors or guests violate the Code of Conduct within the host student's
room, the host will be held responsible. Responsibility under these rules may
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occur even if the host is not a participant in the activity or has left the visitor(s)
alone. The "host" is defined as the individual(s) who invited the visitor or guest to
the room and does not include other lawful residents of the host's room unless
they are co-hosts.
B. Rules of Conduct
Any student found to be responsible for violating the Student Code of Conduct is subject
to the disciplinary sanctions outlined in Article VII. The list of violations is not intended
to be exhaustive and includes, but is not limited to:
1. Abuse of or interference with the student conduct system: applies to any college
hearing or other proceeding under this or any other policy related to student
conduct. Includes, but is not limited to, failure to obey a notice or official request
to appear for a meeting or hearing; failure to provide information at a hearing or
to provide truthful information; falsification, distortion, or misrepresentation of
information; disruption or interference with the orderly conduct of a proceeding;
institution of a proceeding in bad faith; attempting to discourage or retaliate for an
individual’s proper use of a policy or participation in a proceeding; harassment
(verbal or physical) and/or intimidation or attempted intimidation of a participant,
administrator, or decision-maker prior to, during, and/or after a proceeding; failure
to comply with the sanction(s) imposed under a policy; influencing or attempting
to influence another person to commit conduct described in this provision.
2. Alcohol violations: public intoxication or use, possession, manufacturing, or distribution
of alcoholic beverages, except as expressly permitted by the Goucher College
Alcoholic Beverage Policy. Alcoholic beverages may not, in any circumstance,
be used by, possessed by, or distributed to any person younger than 21 years of
age. Multi-quart (mass consumption) containers and kegs are prohibited on campus
unless authorized by the dean of students. Drinking games, including any activity
that encourages the rapid ingestion of alcohol, are not permitted. Such
games include, but are not limited to: Quarters, Beer Pong, Beirut, Power Hour,
and Flip Cup. Paraphernalia identified as having been used in a drinking game, including
tables, may be confiscated by public safety officers and will become the
property of the college.
3. Computer misuse: attempted or actual theft or misuse of Goucher- or non-Goucherowned
computer facilities and resources, including, but not limited to, unauthorized
entry into a file to use, read, or change the contents, or for any other
purpose; unauthorized transfer of a file; unauthorized use or attempted use of
another individual’s identification and/or password; use of computing facilities and
resources to interfere with the work of another student, faculty member, or
college official; use of computing facilities and resources to send or post obscene,
harassing, threatening, or abusive messages; use of computing facilities and
resources to interfere with the normal operation of a college computing system;
use of computing facilities and resources in violation of copyright laws or the
Goucher College Copyright Policy; use of computing facilities and resources for
commercial or profit-making purposes; and any violation of the Goucher College
Computer Use Policy.
4. Disorderly conduct: conduct that is disorderly, lewd, or indecent; conduct that has
the effect of unreasonably disrupting the life of or interfering with the activities of
persons or groups in the college community.
5. Dishonesty: furnishing false information to any college official, staff member,
faculty member, or office. Forgery, alteration, or misuse of any college document,
record, or instrument of identification. Includes, but is not limited to, withholding
material information from the college and misrepresenting the truth before a
hearing board or other entity of the college. Complaints of dishonesty in academic

work are within the jurisdiction of the Goucher College Academic Honor Code
and not of this Code of Conduct.
6. Disruption or obstruction of authorized activities: disruption or obstruction of
teaching, research, administration, disciplinary proceedings, or other college
activities, on or off campus, or of any event, function, or activity conducted,
sponsored, or approved by the college or authorized to be held on college premises.
Includes, but is not limited to, obstructing the movement of authorized persons on
campus, preventing authorized access to or exit from the campus or any building
or area of a building on campus, and interfering with guests or licensees of the
college in speaking, performing, or supplying information or services.
7. Drug violations: actual or intended use, possession, manufacture, or distribution
of marijuana, narcotics, or other controlled substances, or of equipment, product(s),
or material that is used, intended for use, or designed for use related to controlled
substances. Includes any violation of the Goucher College Substance Abuse Policy
or of any federal or state statute governing controlled substances. Also includes
improper use, possession, or distribution of prescription drugs and inhalants.
8. Improper use of hookahs: violation of the college hookah policy, including smoking
a hookah in or within 25 feet of any college building or outside the perimeter of the
Loop road, and smoking a controlled substance in a hookah.
9. Endangering health or safety: attempting or causing physical assault, verbal abuse,
threats, coercion, and/or other conduct that threatens or endangers the health or
safety of any person, including the accused student. Includes conduct that
reasonably makes or could be anticipated to make others feel unsafe. Complaints
of sexual misconduct by students, including sexual assault and sexual harassment,
are within the jurisdiction of the Sexual Misconduct Policy (online at
www.goucher.edu/misconduct) and not part of this Code of Conduct.
10. Failure to comply: failure to comply with directions of college officials, community
living staff, or public safety officers acting in performance of their duties, and/or
failure to identify oneself to these persons when requested to do so.
11. Fire and safety violations: includes, but is not limited to, intentionally starting a fire
in prohibited areas, storing or possessing any hazardous, flammable, or explosive
materials; failing to leave a building during a sounded alarm; intentionally starting a
fire; tampering with fire/safety equipment such as fire extinguishers, smoke detectors,
pull stations, or sprinklers; pulling false alarms or falsly reporting a bomb, fire,
or other emergency on college premises or at activities sponsored by the college.
12. Harassment or intimidation: physical or psychological harassment or abuse of any
member of the college community or of any guest. Harassment is behavior that either
is intended to, or actually does, inflict harm or emotional distress or provoke a
violent reaction. It may include use of racial, ethnic, sexual, religious, or personal
slurs or epithets, or other threatening, intimidating, hostile, or abusive treatment
of any person or group of persons in the college community.
13. Hazing: an act that endangers the mental or physical health or safety of a student,
or that destroys or removes public or private property for the purpose of initiation,
admission into, affiliation with, or as a condition for continued membership in a
group or organization. The express or implied consent of the victim will not be a
defense. Apathy or acquiescence in the presence of hazing is not a neutral act and
is considered a violation of this rule.
14. Misappropriation or misuse of funds or property: includes improper handling or
use of college or student organization funds or property.
15. Misuse of electronic devices: includes cellular telephones, pagers, and other electronic
devices. Includes, but is not limited to, use in a manner that causes disrup-
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tion or the use for the purposes of photographing test materials or for engaging in
other forms of academic misconduct or prohibited activity. Also includes any unauthorized
use of electronic or other devices to make an audio or video record of any
person while on college premises without his or her prior knowledge or without his
or her effective consent. This includes, but is not limited to, taking pictures or
videos of another person in an area in which the individual has a reasonable expectation
of privacy, such as a locker room, residence hall room, or restroom.
16. Misuse of telephone or other technology: includes, but is not limited to, making
or assisting in making unauthorized telephone calls, misuse or tampering with
telephone or communications equipment, unauthorized use of another person’s
authorization code, unauthorized use or possession of telephone or other communications
equipment or services, and inappropriate use of voicemail.
17. Possession or use of explosives, firearms, or weapons: possession or use on college
premises of explosives, fireworks, firearms, or other weapons, including, but
not limited to, pellet guns; knives; clubs; or look-alike weapons, such as toys that
look like real guns; and use of any such item or other object in a manner that
harms, threatens, or causes fear to others.
18. Security violations: disregard for or violation of campus rules or policies designed
to promote the security of buildings. Includes, but is not limited to, propping doors,
failing to secure doors, and providing access to buildings to unknown or unauthorized
persons through OneCard use or other means.
19. Theft and/or damage to property: attempted or actual theft of and/or damage to
property of the college, property of a member of the college community, or other
property not belonging to the accused student. Includes, but is not limited to,
unauthorized use of property or services, and knowing possession of stolen property.
20. Unauthorized entry: entry or attempted entry to any college facility without authority
or against the will of the occupant or the individual in charge of the facility. Includes,
but is not limited to, unauthorized use or occupation of any part of college property
(e.g., gaining access to roofs or balconies or using a window as a means of entrance
or exit) and unauthorized possession, duplication, or use of OneCards or keys to
any college premises.
21. Violation of college policy: violation of any college policy, rule, or regulation,
whether published in hard copy or available electronically on the college website.
Includes, but is not limited to, regulations pertaining to residence halls, use of
laundry machines, parking (including the accrual of multiple parking tickets),
traffic, library, dining hall, campus solicitations, and sales.
22. Violation of any federal, state, or local law, regulation, or ordinance: Any such
violation may be grounds for disciplinary action under this Code of Conduct. Any
student who is arrested on or off campus must inform the dean of students within
48 hours of the arrest.
ARTICLE V:
DISCIPLINARY
PROCESS
A. Complaints
1. Who may file a complaint: Any member of the college community may file a
complaint against a student or student organization for violations of the Code of
Conduct. The complainant is usually, but not always, a person who has been aggrieved
by the alleged misconduct. If no specific person has been aggrieved, if the
aggrieved person fails to file a complaint, or if the aggrieved person is not a member
of the college community, the dean of students may designate an appropriate
college official to act as complainant.
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2. How a complaint is filed: A complaint shall be prepared in writing and directed to
the assistant dean for community living. An incident report prepared by the Office
of Public Safety may serve as the written complaint. The complaint must include
the name of the student or organization being accused of violating the Code and
the basic facts or circumstances of the violation.
3. Signing a complaint: All complaints should be signed. Anonymous complaints
will be accepted at the discretion of the assistant dean of community living, in
consultation with the dean of students. However, it should be noted that anonymous
complaints are generally less persuasive and more difficult to prove. All
complainants are strongly encouraged to identify themselves by signing their
complaints, and they are reminded that harassing, intimidating, attempting to discourage,
and retaliating against a complainant are all prohibited by this Code.
B. Informal Resolution of Complaints
The assistant dean for community living or his or her designee may conduct an informal
investigation and determine if the complaint can be resolved informally, by mutual
consent of the parties involved, and in a manner acceptable to the assistant dean.
Such disposition shall be final, and there shall be no subsequent proceedings.
C. Formal Disciplinary Proceedings
Any complaints that are not resolved informally shall be subject to the following formal
proceedings:
1. Administrative penalty: Administrative penalty is generally appropriate when an
alleged violation of the Code is considered to be minor in nature, and either the
accused student admits responsibility or sufficient evidence exists to find the
student responsible. Minor offenses generally do not warrant expulsion from the
college and/or permanent notation on the student’s record. The assistant dean for
community living shall meet with the student and impose an appropriate sanction.
2. Judicial Board hearing: Hearings before the Judicial Board are usually appropriate
for major offenses. Major offenses generally are those that might warrant disciplinary
probation, removal from the residence halls, suspension, or expulsion from
the college.
3. Administrative hearing: The dean of students may deem some alleged offenses
to be so serious and/or sensitive that they will be handled by an administrative
hearing rather than a hearing before the Judicial Board. Administrative hearings
may also be appropriate if the accused student is enrolled in a non-traditional
program or if the dean of students determines that timing or other circumstances
of the case preclude a hearing before the Judicial Board. The assistant dean of
community living may conduct an administrative hearing or may appoint another
college official to do so.
4. Emergency administrative action: Under certain circumstances, the college
president, the provost, or the dean of students may require an accused student
to leave the residence halls or the college prior to a proceeding and disposition
under this Code or, if no proceeding is pending or anticipated, during such period
as is deemed appropriate.
a. Conditions
Emergency administrative action may be imposed only
i. to ensure the safety or well-being of members of the college community or
preservation of college property;
ii. to ensure the student’s own physical or emotional safety or well-being; or
iii. if the student poses an ongoing threat of disruption of, or interference with,
the normal operations or reputation of the college.
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b. Access
As a result of emergency administrative action, the student shall be denied
access to the residence halls and/or to campus (including classes) and/or to
all other college activities or privileges for which the student might otherwise
be eligible, as the president, provost, or dean of students deems appropriate.
c. Effect
Emergency administrative action does not replace the procedures outlined
in this Code, which shall proceed, if required, up to and through a hearing,
decision, and appeal.
D. Violation of Law and College Discipline
College disciplinary proceedings may be instituted against a student charged with conduct
that potentially violates both the criminal law and this Code, without regard to the
pendency of civil or criminal litigation or criminal arrest and prosecution. Proceedings
under this Code may be carried out prior to, simultaneously with, or following civil or
criminal proceedings off campus at the discretion of the dean of students. Determinations
made or sanctions imposed under this Code shall not be subject to change
because criminal charges were dismissed, reduced, or resolved in favor of or against
the student.
E. Notice to Accused Student
Upon receipt of the written complaint, the assistant dean for community living shall
assign a member of his or her staff to contact the accused student and set a meeting
to occur within 48 hours or as soon as is practically possible. The assistant dean will
prepare a charge letter that informs the accused student of each violation of the Code
being charged. The charge letter shall be delivered to the accused student either
before or at the meeting with the staff member. Discussion at the meeting shall include
the accused student’s right to choose an adviser, as provided in Article VI.C, and the
responsibility for identifying witnesses in a timely manner and ensuring their attendance
at any hearing.
F. Hearing Date
1. Setting the hearing
In those cases where it is determined that a Judicial Board or administrative hearing
is appropriate, a hearing date, time, and place shall be set between five and
seven business days after the accused student has received the charge letter. In
consultation with the dean of students, this deadline may be extended at the discretion
of the assistant dean for community living.
2. Notice
The complainant, accused student, and administrators or Judicial Board members
involved in the proceeding shall be notified of the hearing. It is the responsibility of
the complainant and the accused student to inform any advisers and witnesses of
the date, time, and place of the hearing.
3. Failure to attend
If an accused student, with notice, does not appear at a scheduled hearing, the
information in support of the complaint shall be presented and considered in the
accused student’s absence. If a complainant, with notice, does not appear at a
scheduled hearing, the complaint may be considered or dismissed at the discretion
of the Judicial Board or administrative hearing officer. No later than 24 hours
before a scheduled hearing, either party may provide notice of absence for
justifiable reasons to the assistant dean for community living. At the discretion
of the assistant dean for community living, the hearing may be postponed.

ARTICLE VI:
HEARING
PROCEDURES
Judicial Board and, to the extent practical, administrative hearings shall be conducted
according to the following procedures:
A. Confidentiality
All hearings are confidential and shall be closed to the public. All persons involved in
the handling of complaints under this Code, including the complainant, the accused,
any advisers and/or witnesses, Judicial Board members, and administrators, are
required to keep the matter as confidential as is reasonably possible. Outside of disclosures
required by law or college policy or to college officials with a legitimate need to
know, all participants are prohibited from discussing a case with other members of the
college community. Judicial Board members may not discuss cases outside of meetings
of the Judicial Board. A member who violates this confidentiality provision may be
removed from the board and may be subject to discipline for failure to comply with
college policy, as jointly determined by the assistant dean for community living and the
president of the SGA.
B. Hearing Record
The assistant dean for community living shall record procedural steps as they occur
prior to the Judicial Board or administrative hearing (such as filing the complaint, providing
a copy of the complaint to the accused student, and notifying the participants
about the hearing date). The Board secretaries or the administrative hearing officer
shall keep a written record of the hearing, including the charges, names of all hearing
participants, summaries of information presented, any written statements presented,
and decisions reached and sanction(s) imposed. Audio recordings of hearings may be
made to ensure the accuracy of written records and will be preserved until all disciplinary
procedures, including any appeals, are completed. The written record for all hearings
shall be kept in the office of the assistant dean.
C. Advisers
At any disciplinary proceeding, the complainant and the accused student both have the
right to be accompanied by one adviser of their choice. The adviser must be a member
of the Goucher College community, may not be a current Judicial Board member, and
may not be a practicing attorney or a witness in the case. Student advisers selected
by the SGA and trained by the assistant dean are available to serve as advocates. The
complainant and the accused student are responsible for presenting their own information
at the hearing. For this reason, the advisers may not participate directly in any
hearing, but they may, at their option, present a brief closing statement at the conclusion
of the hearing.
D. Joint Hearings
For complaints involving more than one accused student, the assistant dean for
community living may, at his/her discretion, permit the hearing concerning each
accused student to be conducted either separately or jointly.
E. Presentation of Information
Formal rules of process, procedure, and/or technical rules of evidence, such as are
applied in criminal or civil court, are not used in proceedings under this Code. However,
information presented in a hearing must be relevant, not privileged, and legally acquired.
The relevance of information shall be determined by the chair of the board or the
hearing officer. The following guidelines govern the presentation of information by
witnesses at hearings:
1. Limitation of witnesses
The chair or hearing officer may limit the number of witnesses for such reasons as
redundancy and relevancy. Information about the character of an accused student
is considered of very limited relevance to the proceedings and will only be permitted
at the discretion of the chair or hearing officer.
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2. Identification of witnesses
No more than 48 hours after meeting with the community living staff member, as
specified in Article V.E, the accused student must provide the assistant dean with
the names of all witnesses who are to appear at the hearing. The assistant dean
for community living shall share these names with the complainant, who, within
the next 24 hours, must provide the assistant dean with the names of the complainant’s
witnesses. The assistant dean shall share these names with the accused
student. Exceptions to these deadlines will only be made with the permission of
the assistant dean, in consultation with the chair or hearing officer. At the discretion
of the assistant dean, any witness who is not a member of the Goucher College
community may be required to review hearing procedures and responsibilities with
the assistant dean prior to the hearing.
3. Presence of witnesses
The complainant and accused student are responsible for ensuring that their
witnesses appear at the hearing. If either party or a Judicial Board member or
hearing officer wishes to hear from a witness who refuses to appear, the person
requesting the witness shall contact the assistant dean for community living and
explain why the witness is necessary. Upon determining that adequate justification
exists for the request, the assistant dean shall direct, in writing, the witness to
appear. Failure to appear upon such written direction, failure to provide information,
or failure to provide truthful information at a hearing is a violation of the Code
and may result in disciplinary action. Except for preliminary hearing matters, as
described in Article VI.F.1, witnesses are not permitted to be present at the hearing
except during such time as they are presenting their information.
4. Written statements
Witnesses are expected to appear and present information in person at a hearing.
However, when a witness is unavailable or otherwise unable to testify, or when
circumstances justify his or her absence, the assistant dean (or the hearing officer
in the case of administrative hearings) upon request, has the discretion to permit a
written witness statement. Any such statement must be presented to the assistant
dean or hearing officer at least 48 hours before the hearing is scheduled. The
assistant dean or hearing officer will share the statement with the other party, who
shall be provided an opportunity to rebut the statement during the hearing.
F. Order of the Hearing
1. Preliminary matters
The chair or hearing officer shall assemble in the hearing room all persons who
are to participate in the hearing and shall call the hearing to order. The chair or
hearing officer shall inform all persons present that the proceedings are confidential,
as provided in Article VI.A, and that all participants are expected and required
to conduct themselves in a respectful manner toward the other persons present.
Personal attacks will not be permitted. Anyone found by the chair or hearing
officer to be disrupting or interfering with the orderly conduct of the hearing may
be required to leave, forfeit his or her opportunity to participate in the hearing,
and be subject to disciplinary proceedings for such behavior. The chair or hearing
officer will administer the following oath to all persons who are to testify: “For the
integrity and honor of the Goucher community, I pledge that my statements shall
be the truth and only the truth to the best of my knowledge, memory, and conscience.”
Witnesses will then be asked to leave the hearing room, but they are required to
remain nearby until called to provide information.
2. Reading of charge(s)
The chair or hearing officer shall read the charge letter aloud and advise the
accused student of his or her right to remain silent.

3. Prior judicial record
The chair or hearing officer shall inform the accused student that his or her prior
judicial record shall not be taken into account in determining whether he or she violated
the Code. However, if the accused student makes false statements about his
or her prior judicial record during the hearing, the board or hearing officer may
take into account relevant information from a witness or college official concerning
that record for the sole purpose of assessing the credibility of the accused student.
The board or hearing officer may take into account any prior judicial record, including
sanctions imposed, when determining sanctions for a violation. The chair or
hearing officer shall advise the accused that for this reason, he or she may wish to
address issues related to any prior judicial record but is not required to do so.
4. Plea
The accused student shall state whether he or she accepts responsibility for each
alleged violation and may, if appropriate, make a brief statement explaining that
decision. The hearing will proceed, even if the accused student accepts responsibility,
to provide the board or hearing officer with an understanding of the case
necessary to impose appropriate sanctions.
5. Hearing
The hearing shall proceed in the order indicated below. The chair or hearing officer
has the sole authority to decide the appropriateness of all information presented
and questions asked. At any time during the hearing, the chair or hearing officer
in his or her sole discretion may pause, recess, or postpone the proceedings. No
postponement may exceed two school days.
a. Presentation of the complainant’s case: The complainant shall be responsible
to present information, introduce his or her witnesses, and introduce any
other information as permitted in Article VI.E. The accused student and the
board or hearing officer shall have the opportunity to examine the information
as it is introduced and to question the complainant’s witnesses as they are
called.
b. Presentation of accused student’s case: The accused student may present information,
introduce his or her witnesses, and introduce any other information
as permitted in Article VI.E. The complainant and the board or hearing officer
shall have the opportunity to examine the information as it is introduced and
to question the accused student’s witnesses as they are called.
c. Rebuttal: At the discretion of the board or hearing officer, the complainant
and the accused student may present further information or call witnesses in
rebuttal to the information already introduced, subject to the rights of examination
by the other party and the board or hearing officer.
d. Closing statements and deliberations: First the complainant, then the accused
student, may present closing statements to the board or hearing officer. Any
advisers present at the hearing may also present a brief closing statement.
The chair or hearing officer will then recess the hearing, and the board or
hearing officer will begin deliberations. The complainant, the accused student,
and any witnesses shall remain available for further questioning if necessary.
In his or her discretion, the chair or hearing officer may choose to dismiss the
parties and notify them of the decision, as provided in Article VI.G.4.
G. Decision
1. Basis
The board, by majority vote, or the hearing officer shall determine whether the
accused student is responsible for violating each section of the Code he or she is
charged with violating. The decision shall be made solely on the information pre-
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sented at the hearing. As provided in Article VI.F.3, the prior judicial record of the
accused shall not be considered in making this determination, although such information
may be considered when it has been allowed to assess the credibility of the
accused student.
2. Standard
The determination of the board or hearing officer shall be made on the basis of a
preponderance of evidence, meaning a determination whether it is more likely
than not that the accused student violated the Code.
3. Sanction
When an accused student is determined to have violated the Code, individual or
combined sanctions may be imposed, as provided in Article VII. In determining
sanctions, the board or hearing officer may consider both the prior judicial record
of the accused and sanctions imposed in previous cases. For Judicial Board hearings,
the board shall consult with the assistant dean for community living regarding
sanctions, and its members shall determine sanctions by majority vote during
hearing deliberations. For administrative hearings, the hearing officer shall consult
with the assistant dean for community living regarding sanctions.
4. Notice of decision
a. Judicial Board: In the case of a hearing before the Judicial Board, at the
conclusion of deliberations, the board shall prepare a brief oral statement of
its decision, the reasons for it, and any sanction(s) imposed. The chair shall
reconvene the parties and announce the decision. In those cases where the
parties have been dismissed during deliberations, the hearing will not be
reconvened, but the chair and/or the assistant dean for community living will
inform the parties of the board’s decision in writing within 48 hours or as
soon as is reasonably possible. Both parties shall be informed of their right
to appeal the decision according to the provisions of this Code.
b. Administrative hearing: In the case of an administrative hearing, the hearing
officer will inform the parties of the decision in writing within 48 hours or as
soon as is reasonably possible. Both parties shall be informed of their right
to appeal the decision according to the provisions of this Code.
H. Procedural Questions
During the hearing, all procedural questions are decided by the Judicial Board chair
or by the hearing officer, in consultation with the assistant dean.
VII: SANCTIONS
A. The following sanctions, or any combination thereof, may be imposed upon any student found
to have violated the Code, with the exception of alcohol and drug violations and fire safety violations,
which are subject to a separate sanction policy set forth in Parts B and C below:
1. Warning: a notice in writing that the student is violating or has violated institutional
regulations and that further violations may result in more severe disciplinary
sanctions.
2. Disciplinary probation: a written reprimand for violation of this Code. Probation
is for a designated period of time and includes the probability of more severe
disciplinary sanctions if the student is found to violate any institutional policies
during the probationary period.
3. Loss of privileges: denial of specified privileges for a designated period of time,
including, but not limited to:
a. visiting privileges to certain college facilities
b. participation in specified college activities
c. holding any or a designated office or leadership position
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d. membership on a college board or committee
e. participation in designated co-curricular activities
f. participation on athletic teams or in designated athletic competitions or events
g. room-draw priority
4. Fines: levied on individuals or organizations in amounts appropriate to the offense.
5. Restitution: compensation for loss, damage, or injury, which may take the form of
appropriate service, monetary reimbursement, or material replacement.
6. Discretionary sanctions: include, but are not limited to, work assignments, community
service, essays, coursework, service to the college, attendance at educational
programs, assessment for counseling, mediation, or other sanctions
designed to educate or benefit the student. Evidence of attendance will be required
as appropriate.
7. Residence hall sanctions: may include a change in room or hall assignment or
removal from the residence halls. Removal shall only be imposed with approval
from the dean of students and may be permanent, for a specified period of time, or
until the dean of students approves return. Conditions for return may be specified.
8. Suspension: separation of the student from the college for a definite period of time
or until approved by the dean of students for re-enrollment, after which the student is
eligible to return. Suspension shall only be imposed with approval from the dean of
students. Suspension implies exclusion from classes, college activities, residence
halls, and other college property. Suspensions extending beyond the semester in
which action is taken shall consist of full semesters; in no event shall a suspension
terminate before the end of a semester. Suspended students forfeit all fees paid to
the college. A suspended student is not permitted to be on campus without prior
approval of the dean of students. Suspension will be recorded on the student’s
official permanent academic record.
9. Expulsion: permanent separation of the student from the college. Expulsion shall
only be imposed with approval from the dean of students. Expelled students forfeit
all fees paid to the college and are not permitted on campus without prior approval
of the dean of students. Expulsion will be recorded on the student’s official permanent
academic record.
10. Revocation of admission and/or degree: admission to or a degree awarded from
the college may be revoked for fraud, misrepresentation, or other violation of college
standards in obtaining admission or the degree or for other serious violations
committed by a student prior to graduation.
B. Sanctions for Violations of Goucher College’s Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drugs Policy
See chart on page 131.
C. Sanctions for Fire Safety Violations
See chart on page 132.
D. Record of Sanctions
Other than expulsion, suspension, or revocation or withholding of a degree, disciplinary
sanctions shall not be made part of the student’s permanent academic record, but they
shall become part of the student’s disciplinary record. By application to the dean of students
upon graduation, the student’s disciplinary record may be expunged of disciplinary
actions other than removal from the residence halls, expulsion, suspension, or
revocation or withholding of a degree.
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SANCTIONS FOR VIOLATIONS OF GOUCHER COLLEGE’S ALCOHOL, TOBACCO AND OTHER DRUGS POLICY
TYPE OF OFFENSE 1ST OFFENSE 2ND OFFENSE 3RD OFFENSE
LEVEL 1
• Open container
• Possession of alcohol by an
underage student
• Possession of unused equipment,
product(s), or material that is
intended for use related to
marijuana, narcotics or other
controlled substances
• Meeting with CLC staff member
• Educational sanction
(at student’s expense)
• Meeting with CLC staff member
• Educational sanction
(at student’s expense)
• $50 fine
• Referral to Judicial Board 1
• Educational sanction
(at student’s expense)
• Parent notification
• Probation
• Fine increased to $100
• Alcohol assessment by
licensed/certified provider
(at student’s expense)
LEVEL 2
• Public intoxication/ disorderly
conduct
• Possessing multi-quart (mass
consumption) containers and
kegs
• Possessing equipment,
product(s), or material that have
been used with marijuana,
narcotics or other controlled
substances
• Violation of Hookah Policy
• Possessing a false ID
• Failure to complete educational
sanction
• Violation of Social Host Policy
• Meeting with CLC staff member
• Educational sanction
(at student’s expense)
• $50 fine
• Meeting with CLC staff member
• Educational sanction
(at student’s expense)
• Fine increased to $100
• Alcohol and/or drug assessment
by licensed/certified provider
(at student’s expense)
• Referral to Judicial Board
• Educational sanction
(at student’s expense)
• Parent notification
• Probation
• Fine increased to $150
• Alcohol and/or drug assessment
by licensed/certified provider
(at student’s expense)
• Possible removal from campus
residence, suspension or
dismissal from the college
LEVEL 3
• Violation of Drinking Games
Policy
• Supplying, providing, or purchasing
alcohol for underage students
• Presenting a false ID to a
Goucher staff member or outside
vendor responsible under the
AOD policy for checking ID cards
• Possessing or using a small
amount of marijuana (less than
25 grams)
• Referral to Judicial Board
• Educational sanction (at student’s
expense)
• Parent notification
• Probation
• $100 fine
• Referral to Judicial Board
• Educational sanction
(at student’s expense)
• Parent notification
• Probation
• Fine increased to $150
• Police referral 2
• Alcohol and/or drug assessment
by licensed/certified provider (at
student’s expense)
• Possible removal from campus
residence, suspension or
dismissal from the college
• Referral to Judicial Board
• Educational sanction
(at student’s expense)
• Parent notification
• Probation
• Fine increased to $200
• Police referral
• Alcohol and/or drug assessment
by licensed/certified provider (at
student’s expense)
• Possible removal from campus
residence, suspension or
dismissal from the college
LEVEL 4
• Conviction of DUI/DWI/DWAI
offense
• Possession, manufacture, or
distribution of marijuana (25 or
more grams), narcotics, or other
controlled substances
• Improper use, possession, or
distribution of a prescription
drug or inhalant
• Manufacturing a false ID
• Referral to Judicial Board
• Educational sanction
(at student’s expense)
• Parent notification
• Probation
• $150 fine
• Police referral
• Alcohol and/or drug assessment
by licensed/certified provider
(at student’s expense)
• Possible removal from campus
residence, suspension or
dismissal from the college
• Referral to Judicial Board
• Educational sanction
(at student’s expense)
• Parent notification
• Probation
• Fine increased to $200
• Police referral
• Alcohol and/or drug assessment
by licensed/certified provider
(at student’s expense)
• Possible removal from campus
residence, suspension or
dismissal from the college
• Referral to Judicial Board
• Educational sanction
(at student’s expense)
• Parent notification
• Probation
• Fine increased to $250
• Police referral
• Alcohol and/or drug assessment
by licensed/certified provider
(at student’s expense)
• Possible removal from campus
residence, suspension or
dismissal from the college
1. The dean of students may deem some alleged offenses to be so serious and/or sensitive that they will be handled by an administrative hearing
rather than a hearing before the Judicial Board. Such hearings may also be appropriate if the accused student is enrolled in a non-traditional program
or if the dean of students determines that timing or other circumstances of the case preclude a hearing before the Judicial Board. The assistant
dean for community living may conduct an administrative hearing or may appoint another college official to do so.
2. Police referrals will be made for violations of criminal statutes or ordinances.
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SANCTIONS FOR OPEN FLAME FIRE SAFETY VIOLATIONS
(E.G., SMOKING, BURNING CANDLES AND INCENSE)
1ST OFFENSE 2ND OFFENSE 3RD OFFENSE
• Meeting with CLC staff member or college
administrator
• Educational sanction (at student’s expense)
• $50 fine
• Referral to Judicial Board
• Educational sanction (at student’s expense)
• Probation
• Parent Notification
• Fine increased to $100
• Loss of room draw priority)
• Referral to Judicial Board
• Educational sanction (at student’s expense)
• Loss of room draw priority
• Fine increased to $150
• Probation
• Parent notification
• Possible removal from campus residence,
suspension or dismissal from the college
SANCTIONS FOR TAMPERING WITH FIRE/SAFETY EQUIPMENT
(FIRE EXTINGUISHERS, SMOKE DETECTORS, PULL STATIONS OR SPRINKLERS), FALSE ALARMS OR THE FALSE REPORTING
OF A BOMB, FIRE, OR OTHER EMERGENCY ON COLLEGE PREMISES OR AT ACTIVITIES SPONSORED BY THE COLLEGE
1ST OFFENSE 2ND OFFENSE 3RD OFFENSE
• $250 fine
• Referral to Judicial Board
• Probation
• Parent notification
• Loss of room draw priority
• $250 fine
• Referral to Judicial Board
• Probation
• Parent notification
• Possible removal from campus residence,
suspension or dismissal from the college
• $250 fine
• Referral to Judicial Board
• Probation
• Parent notification
• Possible removal from campus residence,
suspension or dismissal from the college
SANCTIONS FOR UNAUTHORIZED BONFIRES, INTENTIONALLY STARTING A FIRE IN PROHIBITED
AREAS, STORING OR POSSESSION OF ANY HAZARDOUS, FLAMMABLE, OR EXPLOSIVE MATERIALS
1ST AND SUBSEQUENT OFFENSES
• $250 fine
• Police referral (if criminal activity involved)
• Referral to Judicial Board
• Probation
• Parent notification
• Loss of room draw priority
• Possible removal from campus residence, suspension or dismissal from the college
NOTES for Section VII. B and C:
1. Alcohol intoxication violations resulting in the student’s medical transport will not be handled under this sanction policy. In such cases, the Dean of
Students will notify the parents, meet with the student, and, in collaboration with the Assistant Dean of Community Living, impose educational
sanctions and/or assessment, as appropriate.
2. The costs of educational sanctions may include, but are not limited to, the cost to complete an on-line educational sanction program (e.g., AlcoholEdu),
and/or an alcohol/substance abuse assessment by a certified provider. For the 2010-11 academic year, the cost of completing the AlcoholEdu
sanction and/or the Marijuana eCheckup to Go sanction will be $ 15.00.
3. All fines and educational sanctions imposed will be credited to an account to defray the costs of educational sanction programs, educational speakers,
longitudinal data collection and surveys, and late-night alcohol free programming.
4. A single incident may constitute multiple offenses: e.g., smoking marijuana in a residence hall is a level III violation, as well as a fire safety violation,
and multiple sanctions (including multiple fines) may be imposed.
5. Restitution shall be required in addition to the sanctions in cases where the offense results in loss, damage, or injury to a person or property. This
may take the form of appropriate service, monetary reimbursement, or material replacement.
6. In certain unusual cases the Judicial Board may exercise discretion to increase or decrease the standard non-fine sanctions established under this
policy. The criteria for such adjustments are being developed and will be finalized in the near future. The basis for any deviation from standard sanctions
will be documented in each case.
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E. Parental Notification
A student’s parent or guardian will be notified if the student is placed on disciplinary
probation, removed from the residence halls, suspended, expelled, or if the dean of
students otherwise determines that such notice is necessary and appropriate.
F. Groups or Organizations
The following sanctions may be imposed upon student groups or organizations:
1. those sanctions listed in Article VII.A.1-5.
2. loss of selected rights and privileges for a specified period of time.
3. deactivation, meaning loss of all privileges, including college recognition, for a
specified period of time.
G. Compliance with Sanctions
At the discretion of the dean of students, a student may not register for classes, participate
in room draw, participate in commencement, or receive a degree if he or she has
not completed or complied with sanctions imposed under this Code or if he or she has
an unresolved student disciplinary matter. The college may withhold transcripts or
awarding a degree otherwise earned until the completion of procedures set forth
in this Code, including the completion of any sanctions imposed.
VIII: APPEALS
A. Administrative Penalty
At the request of the accused student or the complainant, administrative penalties
imposed under Article V.C.1 may be informally reviewed by the assistant dean for community
living. The assistant dean’s decision shall be the final decision of the college.
B. Judicial Board and Administrative Hearings
1. Written appeal: The accused student and/or the complainant may appeal a decision
of the Judicial Board or administrative hearing officer. Such appeals shall be in
writing by the accused student or the complainant and must describe the specific
ground(s) for the appeal. The written appeal shall be delivered to the dean of
students within five school days after the delivery of the written decision.
2. Grounds for appeal: Appeals may only be made on the grounds described in this
section. If it is unclear that appropriate grounds have been stated for an appeal,
the Judicial Appeals Board may convene electronically or by telephone to review
the written appeal and determine if appropriate grounds exist. The grounds for
appeal are:
a. The procedures described in this Code were not followed, and the deviation(s)
from those procedures caused significant prejudice to the person appealing;
b. The sanction(s) imposed were disproportionate for the violation of the Code for
which the accused student was found responsible;
c. New information or other relevant facts, not reasonably available to the person
appealing at the time of the original hearing, have now become available
and are sufficient to alter the decision.
3. Delay of sanctions pending appeal: At the discretion of the dean of students, any
sanctions imposed at the hearing may be delayed pending a decision on an appeal.
C. Judicial Appeals Board
All appeals of hearing decisions are decided by the Judicial Appeals Board. The Appeals
Board consists of these five members: the dean of students; the associate dean for undergraduate
studies; one faculty member appointed by the provost; the Student
Government Association president or, in his or her absence, the vice-president; and the
Student Action Committee chair. The Appeals Board shall have the power to affirm,
reverse, or modify the decision and/or the sanction(s) imposed or to remand the
decision to the Judicial Board or hearing officer for further consideration.
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D. Appeal Procedures
1. Response and review: Once a written appeal has been received, the other party
shall be given the opportunity to submit a written response to the appeal. The
Appeals Board shall decide the appeal based upon these written submissions
and a review of the hearing record, as described in Article VI.B. The Appeals Board
shall not hold a new hearing.
2. Decision: All five members of the Appeals Board are expected to meet, either in
person or by telephone, to decide the appeal. In cases where a prompt decision is
deemed necessary and all five members are unable to meet, the Appeals Board
may decide an appeal with three members present. Appeals Board decisions
require a majority vote of the board members present. The decision of the Judicial
Appeals Board is the final decision of the college.
IX: GRADUATE AND
PROFESSIONAL
PROGRAMS
A. General
Complaints involving accused students who are enrolled in graduate and professional
programs at the college shall be handled either by administrative penalty or administrative
hearing. To the extent practical, and with the following exceptions, such cases
shall be subject to the provisions of this Code:
1. Administrative penalty
The associate dean for graduate and professional studies shall appoint a program
director or other college official to meet with the student and impose an appropriate
sanction.
2. Administrative hearing
The associate dean for graduate and professional studies shall appoint a college official
to serve as a hearing officer who shall follow the hearing procedures outlined
in this Code to the extent practical. If the hearing officer finds the accused student
responsible for a violation of this Code, the hearing officer shall recommend an appropriate
sanction to the associate dean for graduate and professional studies. The
associate dean shall determine the sanction and notify the accused student.
3. Appeals
a. Administrative penalty: At the request of the accused student or complainant,
administrative penalties may be informally reviewed by the associate dean of
graduate and professional studies. The decision of the associate dean shall be
the final decision of the college.
b. Administrative hearing: The accused student or complainant may appeal the
decision of an administrative hearing by submitting a written appeal to the
provost within three days of receiving the decision. The provost shall convene
a Graduate Judicial Appeals Board consisting of the provost as chair; a graduate
and professional studies director who also teaches, but is not the director
of the program with which the appellant is associated; and a graduate student
not associated with the appellant’s program. The Graduate Judicial Appeals
Board shall perform the functions of the Judicial Appeals Board under this
Code.
4. Records
The associate dean for graduate and professional studies shall record procedural
steps as they occur prior to any administrative proceeding under this Code. The
college official assigned to handle an administrative penalty or administrative
hearing shall keep a written record of the proceeding, which shall be kept in the
office of the associate dean. Audio recordings of hearings may be made to ensure
the accuracy of written records and will be preserved until all disciplinary procedures,
including any appeals, are completed.
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X: INTERPRETATION
AND REVISION
A. Interpretation
Any question of interpretation or application of the Student Code of Conduct shall be
referred to the assistant dean for community living for final determination.
B. Review
The Code of Conduct shall be reviewed periodically under the direction of the dean of
students in consultation with legal counsel.
STUDENT GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE
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The purpose of this procedure is to establish a process for students to express and resolve
misunderstandings, concerns, or grievances that they have with any college employee in a
prompt, fair, and equitable manner. This procedure emphasizes informal resolution.
I. Grievable Matters
A student may use this procedure if the student believes a college employee has
violated a college policy or has otherwise acted in a manner resulting in unfair treatment
of the student.
II. Nongrievable Matters
A student may not use this procedure for grievances related to the following matters:
1. actions of other students, which are handled under the Student Code of Conduct
2. grade appeals, which are handled under the Grade Appeal Policy
3. allegations of discrimination or misconduct that fall within the jurisdiction of the
Sexual Misconduct or Non-Discrimination Policies
4. the outcomes of student disciplinary proceedings
5. matters covered under other college policies that contain grievance, hearing
and/or appeal procedures, such as Goucher’s FERPA policy, financial-aid appeal
procedures, and the Academic Honor Code
6. matters concerning the student in his or her capacity as an employee of the
college, which are resolved in accordance with applicable personnel policies
through the Department of Human Resources.
III. Campus Sources of Support
Prior to initiating an informal or formal grievance under this policy, a student may
choose to contact a campus consultant for help in making decisions about how to address
the situation of concern and whether to pursue an informal or formal grievance
under this policy. Consultants will maintain confidentiality to the extent
reasonably possible. The following people serve as consultants under this policy:
• Tom Ghirardelli, assistant professor of psychology
• Donna Lummis, assistant director of Center for Teaching and Learning Technology
• Mary Tandia, assistant dean for multicultural student services
IV. Procedure
Any student alleging a grievable matter shall pursue the grievance with the following steps:
Step 1. Informal Discussion with College Employee
In many cases, informal actions can be taken to resolve a dispute between a student
and a college employee. The student may choose to meet with the employee and make
a good-faith effort to resolve the dispute promptly and fairly. This discussion should be
initiated within 14 business days of the grievable event or as soon thereafter as reasonably
possible. If this conversation does not resolve the issue, or if the student does not
feel he or she can discuss the matter with the employee, the student may, but is not required
to, contact one of the consultants identified in Section III to discuss the situation.

Step 2. Discussion with Supervisor or Department Chair
If a satisfactory resolution is not reached after direct discussion with the employee,
or if the student chooses not to discuss the matter informally with the employee, the
student shall, within 14 business days of the informal discussion or grievable event, or
as soon thereafter as reasonably possible, meet with the employee’s supervisor or the
individual to whom such employee reports, who will attempt to mediate a resolution.If a
faculty member is the subject of a grievance, the student should ordinarily discuss the
matter with the department chair. At his or her discretion, the chair may consult with or
refer the matter to the associate academic dean.
The supervisor, department chair, or associate academic dean shall notify the employee
that a grievance has been raised by the student, provide information about the nature
of the grievance, and indicate that mediation will be attempted to resolve the grievance.
The supervisor, department chair, or associate academic dean shall attempt to mediate
the grievance then summarize the results of the mediation and provide a copy of this
summary in writing to the student and the employee who is the subject of the grievance.
Mediation shall occur, and the written summary shall be provided within 30 business
days of the date the student initially contacts the supervisor or department chair,
or as soon thereafter as reasonably possible.
Step 3. Formal Grievance
If the matter is not resolved through the informal process, the student may submit
a written statement of the grievance to the provost within 10 business days after the
informal process has ended. The statement shall contain:
a. a complete narrative of the circumstances giving rise to the grievance;
b. identification of the parties involved, including names, addresses, and contact
information; and
c. a statement of the remedy requested. Remedies under this procedure are generally
limited to restoring losses suffered by the student or making changes in college
policy, practice, or procedure. Monetary damages, fines or penalties, or disciplinary
action against the individual who is the subject of the grievance are not remedies
available to the student under this policy.
The provost shall notify the appropriate vice president, dean, or other administrator that a
formal grievance is pending in his or her area of responsibility. The employee shall also
be notified of the grievance. Written copies of the grievance statement will be provided to
the appropriate vice president, dean, or other administrator and to the employee.
Step 4. Investigation of Grievance
The provost will gather any material deemed necessary for review and will meet with
all parties directly related to the grievance to gather facts and information needed to
make a fair and equitable decision. The student and the employee against whom a
grievance is filed may be advised or accompanied by another person at any stage of the
grievance procedure, except that practicing attorneys may not participate in any meetings
as a representative of any party.
This stage of the grievance procedure shall be completed within 21 business days after
the provost receives the grievance, or as soon thereafter as reasonably possible.
Step 5. Grievance Decision
Within seven business days after completion of the investigation, the provost shall
issue a written finding as to whether the employee has violated a college policy or has
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acted in a manner resulting in unfair treatment of the student and, if so, what remedies
should be made available to the student, as described in Step 3(c). A copy of the decision
will be sent to the president of the college and the vice president or dean in the appropriate
administrative area, as well as to the student and the employee.
Step 6. Appeal to President
The student and the employee may appeal the decision of the provost to the president.
The appeal shall be in writing and shall be delivered to the president within seven business
days of receipt of the provost’s written decision. The president shall meet with
such parties as he or she deems necessary to make a fair and equitable decision and
shall render his or her decision in writing within 14 business days of the receipt of the
appeal. In meeting with the president, the student and the employee may be advised
or accompanied by another person; however, practicing attorneys may not participate
in any meetings as a representative of any party. The decision of the president shall
be final.
V. Disciplinary Action
Although disciplinary action against the employee is not a remedy available to a student
who files a grievance under this policy, the college reserves the right to impose discipline
on its employees as a result of determinations made through the grievance process.
Any such discipline will be imposed only after a final decision has been issued and/or
the seven-day appeal period has run with no appeal being filed. If the employee is a
staff member, the employee’s supervisor, in consultation with the director of human
resources, shall determine whether disciplinary sanctions should be imposed. If the
employee is a faculty member, the provost shall determine whether disciplinary sanctions
should be imposed.
The imposition of disciplinary sanctions may not be appealed by the employee under
this policy. Faculty members may grieve the imposition of disciplinary sanctions under
the faculty grievance procedure in Faculty Legislation.
VI. Confidentiality
All parties to the proceedings held or actions taken under this policy shall maintain the
confidentiality of the proceedings and all written reports to the extent reasonably possible.
Original records, documents, and reports shall be maintained in the office of the
provost, and a duplicate copy shall be maintained in the office of the general counsel.
VII. Non-Retaliation
No person against whom a grievance is filed or any other person shall intimidate,
threaten, coerce, or discriminate against any individual for filing a grievance under
this policy. Complaints of such retaliation or interference may be filed and processed
under this procedure.
VIII. Time Guidelines
If the college is not in session during part of these proceedings, or in instances where
additional time may be required because of the complexity of the case, unavailability of
the parties or witnesses, or other extenuating circumstances, any of the time periods
specified herein may be extended by the provost, at the request of any party or individual
involved in the grievance procedure. If a period is extended, the student and the
employee against whom the grievance has been filed will be so informed.
IX. False Grievances
The purpose of this policy is to provide a mechanism to address legitimate student
complaints and grievances. Any student member of the college community is encouraged
to use the procedures provided in this policy, not only for the benefit and protection of
that individual, but ultimately of the entire college community. However, false grievances
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undermine the purpose and effectiveness of this policy. Accordingly, persons who
knowingly bring false grievances may be subject to disciplinary action. Allegations
of false grievances must be reported within six months of the date the grievance was
brought. Such allegations may be reported to the administrator handling the grievance,
who shall investigate the allegations and take any appropriate action. The fact that a
grievance may not result in a finding that an employee has violated a college policy or
has otherwise acted in a manner resulting in unfair treatment of a student is not alone
evidence that the grievance was knowingly false.
PARENT/GUARDIAN NOTIFICATION POLICY Approved, October 2006
The college reserves the right to notify parents or guardians in health or safety emergencies,
hospitalizations, or when in the judgment of the college the health or safety of the student
or others may be at risk. The particular circumstances in which parents or guardians may
be notified include, but are not limited to:
1. transport of the student by emergency services and/or hospitalization for life-threatening
or other serious illnesses or for suspected alcohol poisoning or drug overdose;
2. acts of violence toward self or others; or
3. threats of suicide or of violence toward self or others.
Whenever possible, students will be informed that the college intends to notify their parents
or guardians before such notification is made, and they will be given the opportunity to discuss
notification with the dean of students or his or her designee. Students are generally
encouraged to make such notification themselves.
NONDISCRIMINATION NOTICE
Goucher College is an equal opportunity institution that does not discriminate on the basis
of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic
information, religion, sex, age, or disability in its employment and educational policies.
Goucher College has adopted the following Nondiscrimination Policy and Grievance
Procedure.
As required by federal regulations, Goucher College hereby gives notice as follows:
1. Goucher College is subject to the provisions of Pub. L 92-318, Title IX, and the regulations
promulgated thereunder (34 C.F.R. Subtitle B, Part 106), which prohibit discrimination
on the basis of sex under any education program or activity receiving federal financial
assistance.
2. Goucher College does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the educational programs
or activities it operates.
3. Inquiries concerning Goucher’s compliance on these issues may be referred to
Deborah Lupton, assistant vice president of finance and director of human resources,
Goucher College,1021 Dulaney Valley Road, Baltimore, Maryland 21204-2794.
Telephone 410-337-6135. This person has been designated to coordinate the efforts
of Goucher College to comply with and carry out its responsibilities under the
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aforesaid law and regulations. Inquiries concerning the application of the law and
regulations to Goucher College may also be referred to the director of the Office
for Civil Rights of the U.S. Department of Education.
NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY AND GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE
Goucher College prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment against employees,
students, and applicants for admission or employment on the basis of race, color, national
origin, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, sex, age,
or disability.
SCOPE OF POLICY
The college requires that all employees, students, college contractors, and campus visitors
comply with this policy.
DEFINITIONS
Discrimination
Discrimination under this policy is defined as conduct directed at an individual because of
his or her race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic
information, religion, sex, age (except when sex or age is a bona fide qualification) or
disability (when the person is otherwise qualified) that subjects the individual to different
treatment so as to adversely affect the individual’s employment or educational experience
at the college. Discrimination includes retaliation against an individual for reporting
instances of discrimination or harassment under this policy.
Harassment
Harassment is conduct directed at an individual because of his or her race, color, national
origin, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, sex, age,
or disability that has the purpose or effect of unreasonably interfering with an individual’s
work or academic performance or creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive academic
or work environment on the Goucher campus. Harassment may include, but is not limited
to, use of racial, ethnic, sexual, religious, or personal slurs or epithets, or other threatening,
intimidating, hostile, or abusive treatment directed at a person because of characteristics
protected by this policy.
COURSE MATERIALS
AND CONTENT
Complaints under this policy that course materials, projects, or classroom discussions are
offensive because they discriminate against individuals on an impermissible basis and/or
create a hostile environment in the classroom are to be evaluated with due regard to
principles of academic freedom. Consistent with those principles, course content and
teaching methods remain the province of individual faculty members. However, course
content or teaching methods that focus attention on characteristics protected by this policy
that are not germane to the academic discussion, or on such characteristics of individual
students, faculty, or staff, are inappropriate and may be a violation of this policy.
ADVISERS
Both parties in the informal resolution process or the formal complaint process may have
an adviser present throughout that process. The adviser may not be a practicing attorney
and must be a member of the college community (faculty, staff, or student).
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CONFIDENTIALITY
Goucher College recognizes that confidentiality is important in matters involving complaints
of discrimination. All persons responsible for implementing this policy will respect the
confidentiality and privacy of the individuals involved, to the extent reasonably possible.
Those individuals reporting, accused of, or otherwise involved in a discrimination complaint
are also required to keep the matter as confidential as is reasonably possible. Absolute
confidentiality may not be maintained in all circumstances, including when the college
is required to disclose information in response to legal process or when the college's need
to protect the rights of others must outweigh confidentiality concerns.
Often a person reporting or otherwise concerned about discrimination wants a discussion to be
confidential or "off the record." Confidential discussions about discrimination may be available
from persons who, by law, have special professional status, such as the college chaplain and
counselors at the Student Health and Counseling Center. The level of confidentiality depends on
what legal protections are held by the specific persons receiving the information and should be
addressed with them before specific facts are disclosed. Faculty, staff, and community assistants
may be required to disclose information concerning discrimination that is not personally
identifiable, or if a member of the college community is at risk, they may be required to disclose
personally identifiable information to the appropriate administrators.
INFORMAL RESOLUTION
PROCESS
When an incident arises in which a person feels he or she has been subjected to discrimination
or harassment as defined in this policy, the situation should be addressed as soon as
possible. In many cases, informal actions can be taken that will effectively stop the misconduct.
As a first step, the person should make it clear to the offender that he or she does not
want any further incidents to occur. If this does not stop the misconduct, or if the person
does not feel he or she can confront the offender or needs help in the process, any of the
following administrators may be contacted:
• provost or associate dean for faculty affairs, when the offender is a faculty member
• director of human resources, when the offender is a staff member
• dean of students, when the offender is a student
• director of public safety
• vice president for government and community relations
The administrator can provide the person with support and advice on how to confront the
accused and how to discourage any further misconduct. At the person’s request, the
administrator may also intervene directly with the accused. In such cases, the administrator
will provide the accused an opportunity to respond to the allegation then, after discussions
with both parties, may attempt to mediate or suggest another person to mediate a solution,
which may result in a written agreement between the parties. In appropriate cases, disciplinary
or other remedial action may also result, but such action may only be taken by the
provost, the dean of students, or the director of human resources.
The administrator will make every effort to resolve informal complaints in a timely manner.
At any time either party may end the informal process and begin the formal complaint
procedure. The formal procedure may also be implemented if the informal complaint
procedure has been exhausted without resolution satisfactory to the complainant.
FORMAL COMPLAINT
PROCEDURE
A. Applicability
This complaint procedure may be used by any Goucher employee or enrolled student
who believes he or she has been discriminated against or subjected to harassment in
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employment or in access to an educational program or activity on the basis of the complainant’s
race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic
information, religion, sex, age, or disability. This procedure is not available to
applicants for admission or employment at the college or to terminated employees or
former students. It is also not available for certain complaints for which other procedures
exist, as described in Part B, below.
B. Alternative Procedures for Complaints of Harassment and Discrimination
1. Complaints against students: A student or student group that harasses another
member of the Goucher community may be subject to disciplinary action under the
Student Code of Conduct. Complaints of harassment or discrimination against a
student or student group shall be addressed under the procedures of the Student
Code of Conduct and may not be brought under this procedure.
2. Complaints against campus visitors or contractors: Complaints of discrimination
or harassment against campus visitors or contractors should be reported to the
director of public safety, who shall investigate the complaint and take appropriate
action.
3. Complaints of sexual misconduct: Complaints of sexual misconduct shall be
addressed under the Sexual Misconduct Policy and may not be brought under
this procedure.
4. Faculty grievances: Faculty grievances against other faculty members or the administration
that involve alleged violations of this policy shall be addressed under
the Faculty Grievance Procedure and may not be brought under this procedure.
5. Complaints against individuals at internship sites: Complaints against individuals
at internship sites should be reported to the associate director of career development,
who, in consultation with the director of career development, shall investigate
the complaint and take appropriate action.
6. Complaints against individuals at international study sites: Complaints against
individuals at international study sites should be reported to the resident director
or to the site’s international student officer and to the assistant director of
international studies, who, in consultation with the assistant dean of international
studies, shall investigate the complaint and take appropriate action.
C. Complaint Procedure
Prompt reporting of a complaint of discrimination or harassment, as defined in this
policy, is strongly encouraged because it facilitates a faster resolution. Ordinarily, formal
complaints of discrimination or harassment must be filed under these procedures
within one year of the date when the incident is alleged to have occurred. However,
there may be instances where the person making a complaint is reluctant to report the
alleged misconduct within one year. The administrator with whom the complaint is filed
is authorized to process a complaint after the one-year period when that administrator
is satisfied as to the adequacy of the complainant’s written explanation of the delay in
reporting the complaint.
There may be situations or circumstances when a member of the college community is
subjected to discrimination or harassment but does not wish to come forward or pursue a
complaint, or when a person observes such conduct directed at another member of the
college community. Goucher College will do all it can to respect the victim’s wishes but
may proceed to address allegations of discrimination or harassment if and when college
administrators become aware of such allegations, especially where the circumstances
present a threat of harm or injury to the victim or other members of the community.
1. Complaint panel: Formal complaints of violations of this policy will be received
and decided by a three-person panel. Two panel members and one alternate
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member shall be appointed for two-year terms by the college president. In
addition to the two appointed members, each panel shall include one of the
following administrators:
• the provost, when the accused is a faculty member;
• the director of human resources, when the accused is a staff member.
The alternate member shall serve on a panel when one of the appointed members
is unavailable or must be recused from a particular case due to conflict of interest.
All panel decisions shall be made by majority vote.
2. Filing a complaint: All formal complaints under this policy must be made in
writing by the complainant and must describe the particulars of the alleged misconduct.
Complaints may be filed with any of the appropriate panel members or
with the vice president for government and community relations.
3. Notice to accused: The person accused of harassment or discrimination is notified
in writing and in person (if feasible) of the complaint and investigation and is
provided with a copy of the written complaint.
4. Investigation: The panel shall promptly appoint two individuals to conduct an
investigation of the complaint. At least one investigator shall be a member of the
faculty when the complaint is against a faculty member, or of the staff when the
complaint is against a staff member. To the extent possible, no investigator
appointed by the panel shall be a direct supervisee of any panel member. The
complainant and the accused both shall be interviewed by the two investigators
and may have an adviser present for the interview(s). Both parties may present
documents, the names of witnesses, and other evidence to the investigators. The
accused may not be present for the complainant’s interview unless the complainant
consents, and vice versa. The investigators, either alone or together, may also
interview other witnesses.
5. Report and recommendation: In a timely manner, but barring special circumstances
no later than one month from the date the complaint is filed, the investigators
shall make a report with recommendations to the panel. The report shall describe
the investigation and all relevant evidence obtained in the investigation, provide
support for the conclusions drawn by the investigators, and make recommendations
for sanctions or other remedial action as appropriate. The parties shall be provided
a copy of the investigators’ report with recommendations. However, a redacted
copy or summary of the report will be provided when necessary to protect
privileged information or the safety or well-being of individuals involved in the
investigation, or to comply with the provisions of the Family Educational Rights and
Privacy Act (FERPA).
6. Response: Both parties shall be given the opportunity to respond to the report and
recommendation before the panel. Such responses may be in writing or in person,
and they shall be made within the timeframe established by the panel.
7. Decision: The panel shall review the investigators’ report and recommendation and
any responses made by the parties. The panel will then issue a written decision
that includes the imposition of sanctions, if appropriate. In determining sanctions,
the panel will take into account any previous violations of this policy. The parties
shall be provided a copy of the written decision. However, a redacted copy or
summary of the decision will be provided when necessary to protect privileged
information or the safety or well-being of individuals involved in the investigation,
or to comply with the provisions of the FERPA.
8. Sanctions: If the panel determines that the accused has violated this policy, the
appropriate administrator (provost or director of human resources) shall implement
any sanctions imposed by the panel. When the accused is an employee other than
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a faculty member, the director of human resources shall institute sanctions
together with the accused’s supervisor and/or department head. Sanctions
may include, but are not limited to:
a. for faculty violations, an oral warning, a written warning, a letter of reprimand,
mandatory attendance of an educational program on discrimination, mandatory
referral for psychological assessment and compliance with any resulting
treatment plan, restriction of responsibilities, reassignment, denial of salary
increase, suspension without pay, or dismissal;
b. for violations by employees other than faculty members, an oral warning, a
written warning, a letter of reprimand, mandatory attendance of an educational
program on discrimination, mandatory referral for psychological assessment
and compliance with any resulting treatment plan, restriction of responsibilities,
reassignment or transfer to another department, denial of salary increase,
suspension without pay, final written warning, or termination.
The sanctions described in this policy are not exclusive of and may be in addition
to other actions taken or sanctions imposed by outside authorities.
9. Appeals: Either party may appeal the panel’s decision to the college president.
Appeals may be based only on the grounds that proper procedure was violated,
and the procedural error caused material prejudice to the complainant’s or
accused’s case, or that new and relevant evidence has arisen that was not
reasonably available at the time of the hearing and that would have a material
effect upon the outcome of the case.
Appeals must be submitted in writing within seven business days after the panel’s
decision is issued and must state the specific reason(s) for the appeal. The nonappealing
party shall be provided a copy of the appeal and shall be given the opportunity
to submit a written response within five business days of receiving the
appeal.
The president may affirm, reverse, or modify the decision of the panel or may
remand the decision to the panel for further consideration. The president’s
decision shall be in writing and shall be issued within 15 business days of
the date the appeal is submitted.
This is the exclusive process for appeal in cases of discrimination or harassment.
No administrative processes otherwise available to faculty or staff may be used
for appeal of a decision brought under this policy.
D. Protection for Complainants Against Retaliation
Threats, intimidation, and retaliation against a complainant for bringing a complaint under
this policy are violations of this policy and thus may be grounds for disciplinary action.
The college will take steps to protect students and employees from reprisal by the
accused. Such protection will need to be appropriate to the individual’s circumstances.
For students, this may include the opportunity to change a residence hall assignment,
drop a course, transfer to another section of a course, complete a course independently,
have a pass/fail option, have a third party grade work, have another person assigned
to write recommendations or references on behalf of the student, have another
person assigned as an adviser to the student, or change a work assignment. For employees,
such protection may include having a third party conduct the annual evaluation;
changing a work assignment; or transferring to another department, if feasible.
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E. False Charges
The purpose of this policy is to promote and maintain an environment at Goucher College
that is free from discrimination and harassment. Any member of the college community
who believes he or she has been subjected to discrimination or harassment that
violates this policy is encouraged to use the procedures provided in this policy, not only
for the benefit and protection of that individual, but also ultimately of the entire college
community. However, false charges of discrimination and harassment undermine the
purpose and effectiveness of this policy. Accordingly, persons who knowingly make
false charges of discrimination or harassment may be subject to disciplinary action.
Allegations of false charges must be reported within six months of the date the
complaint was brought. Such allegations may be reported to the administrator handling
the complaint, who shall investigate the allegations and take any appropriate action.
The failure of a complaint to result in a finding of discrimination or harassment is not
alone evidence that the charges were knowingly false.
AIDS Approved by Goucher President Sanford J. Ungar on August 6, 2003
The following general guidelines are based on the recommendations of the American College
Health Association, as reported in AIDS on the College Campus ACHA Special Report (1986).
The complete document is available in Student Health and Counseling Services and the
Office of Human Resources.
1. The college will not exclude students, staff, or faculty who are HIV positive or who have
AIDS from any college-sponsored benefit, function, or activity solely on the basis of
their medical condition.
2. The college will not segregate people who are HIV positive or who have AIDS from any
position or environment, including employment, athletic participation, the academic environment,
recreational areas, residence halls, and dining facilities.
3. The college does not support implementing mandatory testing of current or prospective
students, staff, or faculty.
4. The college will not report the HIV test results of any individual to the college community.
5. The appropriate college personnel will take action, within the constraints of laws and
campus policies relating to the confidentiality of medical records and information, if it
is reported that someone who is HIV positive or who has AIDS is putting other members
of the college at risk through his or her behavior.
6. The appropriate college officer, assisted by health professionals, will attempt to provide
consistent and reasonable analysis of each case individually whenever appropriate and
will respond to each case as required by its own particular facts.
7. Goucher College administration will facilitate any effort to educate the campus, recognizing
that education and communication are basic in the approach to the complex and
interrelated issues raised by AIDS.
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SEXUAL MISCONDUCT POLICY
I. PREAMBLE
Goucher College commits itself to providing a community of mutual trust and respect for
students, faculty, and staff. Therefore, sexual misconduct will not be tolerated. Such behavior
seriously undermines the achievement of Goucher’s mission and its effectiveness as an
educational institution and a workplace. Each member of the Goucher College community
shares a common responsibility to maintain an environment free from sexual misconduct.
As a community dedicated to the care and respect of all its members, Goucher expects
every person to play a vital role in the creation and maintenance of an environment free
from sexual exploitation, assault, and harassment. In addition to taking a strong stance
against sexual misconduct, a community of care and respect promotes and encourages appropriate
attitudes and practices among its members. Such attitudes and practices are also
essential components of Goucher’s community principles of respect, inclusion, communication,
service and social justice, and responsibility. See www.goucher.edu/x24000.xml .
It is the purpose of this policy to promote and maintain an environment free of sexual misconduct
by educating the community, vigorously investigating reports of sexual misconduct
in a manner that is expeditious and sensitive to the needs and rights of the victim and the
accused, and taking steps to prevent recurrence and correct any discriminatory effects on
members of the college community. The policy applies to off-campus as well as on-campus
conduct, by all constituencies of the college: students, trustees, faculty, administration,
staff, and all other employees. Vendors and contractors employed by Goucher are required
to ensure compliance by their employees as well.
II. EDUCATION
Education and training are a key component of maintaining an environment free from sexual
misconduct. Goucher College, therefore, is committed to providing effective educational and
training programs to implement this policy to all students, faculty, and staff.
This sexual misconduct policy is online at www.goucher.edu/misconduct, and it is included
in the Campus Handbook and is described in other informational brochures as appropriate.
Such materials are available in the offices of the dean of students, provost, Community Living,
Public Safety, Human Resources, and the Student Health and Counseling Center.
Educational programs on sexual misconduct and this policy will be provided for all new students,
including transfer, graduate, and Goucher II students. Whenever possible, this will
occur within the first four weeks of each semester. Sessions for first-year students will
occur during orientation or in the Connections program. Sessions on sexual misconduct will
also be included in Community Living programs.
Training and education on sexual misconduct and this policy will be provided for all new faculty
and staff and for community assistants (CAs). Periodic refresher programs will also be
provided for all faculty, staff, and CAs. Individuals with specific responsibilities described in
this policy will receive additional training as required to fulfill those responsibilities effectively.
III. CONFIDENTIALITY
Goucher College recognizes that confidentiality is important in matters of alleged sexual
misconduct. All persons responsible for implementing this policy will respect the confidentiality
and privacy of the individuals involved, to the extent reasonably possible. Those individuals
reporting, accused of, or otherwise involved in a sexual misconduct complaint are also
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equired to keep the matter as confidential as reasonably possible. Absolute confidentiality
may not be maintained in all circumstances, including when the college is required to disclose
information in response to legal process or when the college's need to protect the
safety of others must outweigh confidentiality concerns.
Often a person reporting or otherwise concerned about sexual misconduct wants a discussion
to be confidential or off the record. Confidential discussions about sexual misconduct
may be available from persons who, by law, have special professional status, such as the college
chaplain, Hillel rabbi, and the counselors at the Student Health and Counseling Center.
The level of confidentiality depends on what legal protections are held by the specific persons
receiving the information, and should be addressed with them before specific facts are disclosed.
Goucher employees, including faculty, staff, and community assistants (CAs) and
other paraprofessional staff, may be required to disclose information concerning sexual misconduct
that is not personally identifiable, and they may even be required to disclose personally
identifiable information in cases where a member of the college community is at risk.
College employees who wish to engage in confidential discussions about sexual misconduct
may also choose to use Goucher’s Employee Assistance Program (EAP), provided by APS
Health Care. Discussions with EAP personnel are confidential and are not reported to the college.
EAP can be contacted at 1-800-765-0770.
IV. CLASSROOM
MATERIALS AND
CONTENT
Complaints under this policy that classroom materials, projects, or classroom discussions
are offensive because they include references to sexual terms are to be evaluated with due
regard to principles of academic freedom. Consistent with those principles, course content
and teaching methods remain the province of individual faculty members. However, content
or methods that focus attention on sexual terms or characteristics not germane to the academic
discussion or on sexual characteristics of individual students, faculty, or staff are inappropriate
and may constitute sexual harassment and a violation of this policy.
V. CONSENT
Sexual misconduct sometimes involves absence of consent. Consent is expressed in explicit
words, and it means willingly and knowingly agreeing to engage in mutually understood sexual
conduct. Consent must be mutual and ongoing; offered freely and knowingly; and cannot be
given by a person who is incapacitated, as described below.
Non-communication or silence constitutes lack of consent. A verbal “no” constitutes lack of
consent, even if it sounds insincere or indecisive. Incapacitation also constitutes lack of consent.
If at any time during a sexual interaction any confusion or ambiguity should arise about
consent, it is the responsibility of the person initiating the activity to stop and clarify the
other’s willingness to continue. If at any time consent is withdrawn, the activity must stop immediately.
Consumption of drugs or alcohol, in and of itself, does not relieve a party of responsibility
to obtain ongoing consent.
For consent to be valid, all parties must be capable of making a rational, reasonable decision
about the sexual act and must have a shared understanding of the nature of the act to which
they are consenting. Under this policy, a person is considered to be incapable of giving consent,
or “incapacitated,” if her or his judgment is substantially impaired by drugs, alcohol, or
some other physical or mental condition; or if he or she is incapacitated by being threatened,
intimidated, or coerced into giving consent. Indications of consent are irrelevant if the person
is incapacitated. Engaging in sexual activity with someone who is incapacitated constitutes
sexual misconduct and violates this policy.
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Examples of incapacitation include, but are not limited to, being passed out, asleep, unable to
communicate, subjected to violence or threat of violence, or intoxicated at a level that substantially
impairs judgment. Physical indicators of incapacitation may include:
• slurred speech
• unsteady gait or stumbling
• vomiting
• unfocused or bloodshot eyes
• outrageous or unusual behavior
• expressed memory loss
• disorientation
• unresponsiveness
VI. DEFINITIONS
“Student” means any individual taking a course, writing a thesis, or doing a study-abroad
program or internship through Goucher College, including those in the undergraduate,
graduate, continuing education, non-degree, and certificate programs. Persons who withdraw
after allegedly violating this policy, or who are not officially enrolled for a particular
term but have a continuing relationship with the college, are considered “students.”
Any Goucher employee who is also taking a class or classes at the college will be considered
an employee for the purposes of this policy.
VII. SEXUAL
ASSAULT
Goucher College does not tolerate sexual assault under any circumstances. Perpetrators of
sexual assault may be subject to criminal prosecution, as well as disciplinary action by the
college. Anyone who has been sexually assaulted or believes she or he might have been sexually
assaulted is strongly encouraged to seek immediate medical and emotional support
and to report the incident. Reports may be made to designated campus consultants (see
section C below) or 24/7 to the Office of Public Safety (410-337-6111 or 6112).
A. Definition
Sexual assault is defined as non-consensual physical contact of a sexual nature. Sexual
assault includes rape and any other acts using force, threat, intimidation, or coercion,
or using advantage gained by the victim’s inability (whether temporary or permanent) to
make rational, reasonable decisions about sex, of which the accused was aware or
should have been aware. Sexual assault includes:
• non-consensual sexual intercourse, which is any sexual intercourse (anal, oral, or
vaginal), however slight, with any object, between any persons, without consent; and
• non-consensual sexual contact, which is any sexual touching (including disrobing
the other or exposing oneself), however slight, with any object, between any persons,
without consent.
B. What to Do After an Assault
Victims of sexual assault are strongly encouraged to take the following steps soon after
the assault:
• Seek support. Call a friend, family member, or someone else nearby whom you
trust and ask that person to stay with you. You may also contact a campus consultant
or outside source of support, as described in sections C and D below.
• Report the assault to the Office of Public Safety at 410-337-6111 or 6112. Public
Safety officers are trained responders. Reporting the assault is important for your
protection and to pursue any legal remedy related to the assault, such as prosecution,
should you decide to do so. Reporting the assault can also help you regain a
sense of personal power and control and can help ensure the safety of other potential
victims.
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• If you feel unsafe, lock the door if possible and call the Office of Public Safety at
410-337-6111 or 6112. Wait for your support person or a Public Safety officer to arrive.
• If the alleged perpetrator was unknown to you, try to remember any helpful details
that may lead to his or her identification, such as scars or other marks, jewelry,
dress, language, approximate height and weight in comparison to your own, vehicle
description, or tag number. Write these down as soon as you can and include the
date and time of writing.
• At this moment, or later, you will need to decide whether to pursue legal remedy.
To support legal remedies, do the following:
○ Do not disturb the area, room, or vehicle where the assault was committed.
○ Do not bathe, shower, douche, brush your teeth, or eat or drink.
Please see section G below about forensic examinations and preservation of physical
evidence
C. Campus Sources of Support
If you are sexually assaulted, you may choose to contact a trained sexual assault consultant
for support and advice. A consultant can also help you make decisions about reporting
(see section H below), and, at your request, they may accompany you to report
the assault.
Consultants will maintain confidentiality to the extent reasonably possible. The following
people are sexual assault consultants on campus:
• Raymond Green, counselor 410-337-6054
• Monica Neel, psychologist 410-337-6562
• Josh Snyder, Hillel rabbi 410-337-6545
• Sharon Spector, counselor 410-337-6052
• Cynthia Terry, college chaplain 410-337-6048
You may also report an assault 24/7 to Public Safety at 410-337-6111 or 6112.
D. Other Sources of Support
On Campus. If you have been sexually assaulted, you may choose to seek support from
other members of the college community, such as students, community assistants (CAs), or
faculty. CAs and faculty members may be required to disclose information concerning
the incident that is not personally identifiable, and they may even be required to disclose
personally identifiable information in cases where a member of the college community
is at risk. Persons who, by law, can offer a greater level of confidentiality
because of their special professional status, such as the college chaplain, Hillel rabbi,
and the counselors at the Student Health and Counseling Center, may also be required
to disclose personally identifiable information in cases that threaten imminent danger
to a member of the college community. If you are concerned, please discuss confidentiality
with the person to whom you wish to speak before disclosing the assault.
Off Campus. If you have been sexually assaulted, you may choose to receive assistance
from a non-Goucher source. The following resources are available off campus:
• TurnAround
(Sexual assault/domestic violence crisis program)
Domestic violence hotline 410-828-6390
Sexual assault hotline 443-279-0379
Baltimore County office 410-377-8111
Baltimore City office 410-837-7000
• House of Ruth
(Domestic violence services and shelter)
Hotline and Victim Advocate Program 410-889-7884
Domestic Violence Legal Clinic 410-554-8463
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• Maryland Coalition Against Sexual Assault, Inc.
(referral source but not direct service provider)
Office 410-974-4507
• Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network
Hotline
800-656-HOPE
• Sexual Assault Legal Institute
(assistance with legal issues related to sexual violence)
Office 301-565-2277
Toll free
877-496-SALI
• APS Health Care
(Employee Assistance Program provider for Goucher employees only)
Office 1-800-765-0770
Contact information for off-campus resources may change, and other resources may
become available over time. Goucher College will periodically update this list as appropriate.
E. Counseling
If you are sexually assaulted, it is important that you talk with a counselor who is trained to
assist victims with the emotional and physical impacts of the assault. This expertise is
available in the Student Health and Counseling Center and at TurnAround in Towson,
the sexual assault/domestic violence crisis program for this area.
On Campus. Students may receive confidential counseling during work hours, free of
charge, from Goucher’s counselors by contacting the Student Health and Counseling
Center:
• Appointments may be made by calling 410-337-6481 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday
through Friday.
• Emergency walk-in counseling is available at 1 p.m. every weekday without an appointment.
After hours and on Saturday and Sunday, consultation for students is available by calling
the Office of Public Safety at 410-337-6111 or 6112. You will be referred immediately
to on-call staff for support and assistance.
For counseling, you may also contact the college chaplain, Cynthia Terry, at 410-337-6048,
or the Hillel rabbi, Josh Snyder, at 410-337-6546, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Off Campus. You may contact TurnAround in Towson for counseling. Fees are charged on a
sliding scale.
• 24-hour domestic violence hotline at 410-828-6390
• 24-hour sexual assault hotline at 443-279-0379
• Daytime general information at 410-337-8111 or 410-837-7000
F. Medical Attention
Even if you think that you do not have any physical injuries, you are strongly encouraged
to have a medical examination and discuss with a health care provider the risk of exposure
to sexually transmitted diseases and the possibility of pregnancy resulting from
the sexual assault. If you suspect that you may have been given a rape drug, such as
Rohypnol (“roofies”), ask the hospital or clinic where you receive medical care to take a
urine sample.
You may choose to be seen at the Student Health and Counseling Center (410-337-
6050) for injuries, testing for sexually transmitted diseases, emergency contraception,
and counseling. Please note that the Student Health and Counseling Center does not
collect evidence or perform forensic medical exams.
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The Student Health and Counseling Center provides medical care and counseling for all
survivors of sexual assault, regardless of gender.
You may prefer to be taken to a local hospital for medical attention:
• to be examined for injuries
• to have evidence collected
• to receive immediate counseling and referral service
• to receive emergency contraception
• to be tested and treated for STDs
If you desire transportation to the hospital, please contact the Office of Public Safety at
410-337-6111 or 6112. If you are a student, please know that the on-call staff will accompany
and assist you at the hospital. TurnAround in Towson also offers ER companion
advocates who will meet you at the hospital if you call them (24-hour hotline,
410-828-6390). You will receive full and prompt cooperation from campus personnel in
obtaining appropriate medical attention, including providing transportation to the nearest
designated hospital.
G. Preservation of Evidence and Forensic Examinations
If you believe that you may, at any time, choose to pursue legal remedy related to the
assault, please request that the hospital perform a free Sexual Assault Forensic Examination
(SAFE). Agencies vary as to the exact length of time, but physical evidence is
most effectively obtained within 48 to 72 hours of a sexual assault. Maryland law allows
a hospital to provide the SAFE exam free of charge, and there is no requirement for you
to report an attack to the police; you can remain anonymous, and the evidence will be
held for a time with no identification. Greater Baltimore Medical Center (GBMC, at 6701
North Charles Street in Towson; ER 443-849-2225) is the closest hospital designated for
sexual assault evidence collection, and it performs SAFE exams. Mercy Hospital (at 301
St. Paul Place in Baltimore; ER 410-332-9477) is the designated hospital in Baltimore
City, and it also performs SAFE exams. Both hospitals will perform the exams regardless
of where the assault occurred, although GBMC works most closely with Baltimore
County prosecutors.
If you are planning to have a SAFE examination, please preserve all physical evidence of
the assault. Please do not bathe, shower, douche, brush your teeth, or eat or drink (this
can be done after the examination).
If you think you may want to pursue legal remedy related to the assault, it is important
to preserve other evidence as well. Please do not wash or throw away any articles of
clothing worn during the assault. Please place the items in a paper bag (plastic may
break down the evidence), with each separate item in a separate bag if possible (paper
bags are available from the Office of Public Safety).
H. Reporting
Decisions about reporting a sexual assault include whether to report the assault to the
college administration, whether to file a complaint under the formal disciplinary procedures
of this policy, and whether to bring criminal charges. If you have been sexually assaulted,
we will support your decision to report; you will not be penalized by the college for
use of illegal drugs or alcohol related to the incident. You may report the assault directly to:
• the Office of Public Safety 410-337-6111 or 6112
• the assistant dean for community living 410-337-6297
• the dean of students 410-337-6402
• the director of Human Resources 410-337-6010
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If you are sexually assaulted on campus, you are strongly encouraged to contact the Office
of Public Safety immediately. When appropriate, Public Safety will issue a campuswide
alert for the protection of the college community, without revealing your identity.
I. Criminal Procedures
If you are sexually assaulted, you have the option of notifying the appropriate law enforcement
officials, including local police, and you have the right to file criminal
charges. At your request, the Office of Public Safety, as well as faculty or staff serving
as your adviser, if requested, will promptly help you notify law enforcement officials.
J. Special Disciplinary Procedures for Sexual Assault
The college may institute disciplinary procedures against an accused student, faculty
member, or staff member regardless of whether any criminal charges are filed. Persons
accused of sexual assault may be removed from campus, pending disciplinary action
or criminal procedures, to avoid additional conflict within the community and to
protect the safety of all those involved and of the campus community.
If you are sexually assaulted, you, or when appropriate, the college, may institute disciplinary
procedures pursuant to this policy (see section XI). If a criminal charge is filed, the
college’s general counsel shall determine whether action under this policy should be
delayed pending the outcome of the criminal case. The college is not required to await
the outcome of any criminal proceedings before taking action under this policy. If a student
or employee is found guilty of or pleads guilty to a rape charge in a criminal case,
and no appeal is filed within the appeal period, the college shall immediately expel the
student from Goucher or immediately terminate the employee without further investigation
or hearing. If a student or employee is found guilty of or pleads guilty to any
other charge of sexual assault in a criminal case, and no appeal is filed within the appeal
period, the college may immediately expel the student or may immediately terminate
the employee without further investigation or hearing. Individuals who are
expelled or terminated under this provision are banned from campus.
If you believe you have experienced sexual assault, please consider your option to bring a complaint
of sexual misconduct against the perpetrator. The complaint procedures are described in
section XI of this policy. If you believe you have witnessed sexual assault against another person,
please consider reporting the matter to the Office of Public Safety or to other college authorities.
VIII. SEXUAL
HARASSMENT
A. Definition
Unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical
conduct of a sexual nature constitute sexual harassment when:
• submission to such conduct is made either explicitly or implicitly a term or condition
of an individual’s employment or an individual’s participation in an educational
program;
• submission to or rejection of such conduct by an individual is used as the basis for
employment or academic decisions affecting that individual; or
• such conduct has the purpose or effect of unreasonably interfering with an individual’s
work or academic performance or creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive
environment on the Goucher campus.
Sexual harassment may occur in person or by telephone, e-mail, text messaging, or
other electronic means. Such conduct is a violation of this policy and may also be a violation
of Goucher’s Electronic Communications Policy, Goucher’s Computer Use Policy,
and federal law.
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B. Types of Sexual Harassment
• Quid Pro Quo Harassment
Quid pro quo sexual harassment may occur when anyone in an institutional position
of power or authority over another uses any academic or supervisory reward (such
as withholding appropriate grades, promotion, or evaluation) to subject another
person to unwanted sexual attention or to subject that person to verbal or physical
conduct of a sexual nature. Examples of relationships involving institutional positions
of power or authority include, but are not limited to, department chair to faculty
member, tenured to non-tenured faculty member, teacher or teaching
assistant to student, student leader to student, supervisor to employee, and administrator
to staff or student.
• Hostile Environment Harassment
Sexual harassment may also occur when unwelcome sexual advances, requests
for sexual favors, inappropriate displays of sexually suggestive material, and other
verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature unreasonably interfere with an individual’s
work or academic performance or create an intimidating, hostile, or offensive
campus environment. Such conduct may create a hostile environment for
individuals other than those at whom the conduct is directed. Hostile environment
harassment includes peer harassment, such as student-to-student or colleagueto-colleague.
To constitute a hostile environment, the harassment must be sufficiently severe or
pervasive to affect the conditions of the complainant’s employment, academic
standing, or participation in an educational program or activity, and it must create
an offensive or abusive environment. A single incident or isolated incidents of offensive
sexual conduct or remarks may create a hostile environment, but generally
do not unless the conduct is quite severe. Even instances that may not constitute a
hostile environment should, however, be addressed under the informal procedures
of this policy so they are not repeated.
C. Examples
Examples of conduct prohibited by this policy include, but are not limited to:
• insults of a sexual nature, including lewd, obscene, or sexually suggestive displays,
remarks, or conduct
• unwanted patting, pinching, hugging, or other touching
• sexist remarks and sexist behavior
• unwelcome flirtation, advances, inappropriate social invitations, or unwanted requests
for sexual favors
• unwanted discussions of sexual matters
• requests or demands for sexual favors accompanied by implicit or explicit promised
rewards or threatened punishment.
Such behavior may be expressed in person or by telephone, e-mail, text messaging, or
other electronic means.
If you believe you have experienced sexual harassment, please consider your option to bring a
complaint of sexual misconduct against the perpetrator. The complaint procedures are described
in section XI of this policy. If you believe you have witnessed sexual harassment directed at another
person, please consider reporting the matter to appropriate college authorities.
IX. CONSENSUAL
RELATIONSHIPS
A. General
Persons in positions of power or authority over others should be aware of and sensitive
to the problems that may arise from seemingly consensual relationships with their sub-
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ordinates. The power differential inherent in such relationships may compromise free
choice. Any perceived abuse of authority diminishes trust and respect among members
of the college community. For example, others not involved in the relationship may believe
they are being treated or evaluated unfairly as a result of the relationship. Claims
of sexual harassment may emerge from the subordinate person in the relationship or
from third parties. Accordingly, all members of the college community are expected to
maintain appropriate professional relations with one another.
B. Relationships with Students
1. Goucher College specifically prohibits consensual sexual or physically intimate relationships
between faculty and students and between staff and students. Such relationships
undermine significant educational goals of the college. Subject to the
appropriate approvals, an individual department or office within the college may
implement more restrictive policies for its employees, according to the special nature
and requirements of their employment.
2. There may be occasions when a sexual or physically intimate relationship exists
before one or both of the individuals in the relationship becomes a faculty member,
staff member, or student, such as to violate the prohibition on consensual relationships
with students. In such cases, the faculty or staff member in the pre-existing
relationship is required to disclose the relationship promptly to either the provost,
in the case of faculty, or the director of Human Resources, in the case of staff. With
the assistance of the provost or director, and in a manner that causes the least
detrimental effect for the student, the faculty or staff member shall take steps to
remove himself or herself from the position of power or authority.
C. Relationships between Faculty and Staff
1. An individual may be found to have professional influence or authority over a faculty
or staff member when that individual supervises or evaluates performance, or
recommends or awards salary, reappointment, promotion, or tenure of the faculty
or staff member. The existence of professional influence or authority is determined
on a case-by-case basis.
2. When a consensual sexual or physically intimate relationship exists or develops
between a faculty or staff member and a member of the faculty or staff over whom
he or she has professional influence or authority, the person with professional influence
or authority shall promptly report the existence of the relationship to either
the provost, in the case of faculty, or the director of Human Resources, in the case
of staff. With the assistance of the provost or director, and in a manner that causes
the least detrimental effect for the other person, the faculty or staff member shall
take steps to remove himself or herself from the position of power or authority.
Because such steps may adversely affect the other person in the relationship, may
jeopardize the position at the college of the person with influence or authority, and
may inconvenience or cause undue hardship to other members of the college community,
both parties should be mindful of the potential consequences before entering
into a sexual or physically intimate relationship.
D. Discipline.
Failure to comply with this policy or to self-report the existence of a relationship as required
by this policy is in itself considered sexual misconduct and will be subject to the
appropriate disciplinary procedures. Sanctions may result in suspension without pay or
dismissal.
If you believe you have experienced a violation of the consensual relationships policy, please
consider your option to bring a complaint of sexual misconduct against the perpetrator. The
complaint procedures are described in section XI of this policy. If you believe you have witnessed
a violation of the consensual relationships policy involving other persons, please consider reporting
the matter to college authorities.

X. SEXUAL
EXPLOITATION
A. Definition
Sexual exploitation occurs when a person takes non-consensual, unjust, or abusive
sexual advantage of another person for his or her own benefit or for the benefit of anyone
other than the person being exploited, and it may include conduct that does not
otherwise constitute sexual misconduct under this policy.
B. Examples
Examples of conduct prohibited by this policy include, but are not limited to:
• non-consensual photographs, video, or audio recording of sexual activity by any
electronic device
• non-consensual posting or sharing of a consensually made photograph, video, or
audio recording of sexual activity
• going beyond the boundaries of the consent given, such as by secretly allowing
others to watch consensual sex
• voyeurism, cyberstalking, bullying, or intimidation of a sexual nature.
If you believe you have experienced sexual exploitation, please consider your option to bring a
complaint of sexual misconduct against the alleged perpetrator. The complaint procedures are
described in section XI of this policy. If you believe you have witnessed sexual exploitation of another
person, please consider reporting the matter to college authorities.
XI. PROCEDURES:
GENERAL
Goucher College wishes to protect the rights and the integrity of all members of its community.
This includes the right of individuals to be free from sexual misconduct. Any person
who feels she or he has been subjected to sexual misconduct, as defined in this policy, may
choose to implement either the informal or formal procedures described below. These procedures
apply to all types of sexual misconduct and should be followed in as confidential
and sensitive a manner as possible to protect all of the individuals involved.
A. Reporting Deadline
Prompt reporting of a complaint of sexual misconduct as defined in this policy is
strongly encouraged because it facilitates a timely resolution of the matter. Ordinarily,
formal complaints of sexual misconduct must be filed under these procedures within
four years of the date when the incident is alleged to have occurred. However, there
may be instances when the person making a complaint is reluctant to report the alleged
misconduct within four years. The administrator with whom the complaint is filed
is authorized to process a complaint of sexual misconduct after the four-year period
when that administrator is satisfied as to the adequacy of the complainant’s written explanation
of the delay in reporting the complaint. An individual, such as a former student
or former employee who has left the Goucher community, may bring a complaint
within the four-year period for misconduct that occurred while the individual was a
member of the Goucher community.
B. Goucher’s Obligation to Address Allegations
There may be situations or circumstances when a member of the college community is
subjected to sexual misconduct but does not wish to come forward or pursue a complaint,
or when a person observes sexual misconduct directed at another member of
the college community. Goucher College will do all it can to respect the victim’s wishes,
but it may proceed to address allegations of sexual misconduct if and when college administrators
become aware of such allegations, especially where the circumstances
present a threat of harm or injury to the victim or other members of the community.
C. Consultants and Advisers Prior to and During the Process
1. If you are concerned about a possible incident of sexual misconduct but unsure of
your options and whether to report the incident, please consult section III of this
policy for information on persons you can speak to in confidence. If the misconduct
involves sexual assault, please consult section VII.C and D for sources of support
on and off campus.
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2. Both parties may choose an adviser to support and accompany them throughout
the informal or formal procedure. The adviser serves in a supporting role, must be
a member of the college community (faculty, staff, or student), and may not be a
practicing attorney or a witness in the case.
3. Goucher College has appointed and trained certain individuals within the college
community to assist complainants and accused persons with procedural questions
or concerns. Each party will be provided with a list of these procedural consultants
and may contact them at any point during the informal and formal process.
4. Once informal or formal procedures are initiated, the persons charged with handling
and investigating sexual misconduct complaints may consult with the general
counsel of the college at any point during the process.
D. Campus Protective Order
Any person who brings a complaint of sexual misconduct under this policy may seek a
campus protective order pending administrative disciplinary action. Campus protective
orders are written orders issued by the director of Public Safety to the accused, which
restrict or prohibit contact with the complainant or impose such other restrictions as
may be appropriate. Requests for campus protective orders may be made to the administrator
handling the complaint, who will consult with the director of Public Safety.
Complainants may also seek protective measures from outside law enforcement agencies.
E. Changes in Housing, Class, Internship, Office, or Work Assignment
Any student who brings a complaint of sexual misconduct under this policy may request
a change in housing (a new room assignment in the residence halls), class assignment
(a change to a different section of a course), or internship placement (a change to a different
internship site) so the student will be removed from the influence of the accused.
Such requests may be made to the administrator handling the complaint, who will consult
with the appropriate individuals and grant the request if alternative arrangements
are reasonably available.
Any faculty or staff member who brings a complaint of sexual misconduct under this policy
may request a change in office location or in work assignment to be removed from the influence
of the accused. Such requests should be made by faculty to the provost and by staff to
the director of Human Resources, and they will be granted if alternative arrangements are
reasonably available.
XII.COMPLAINTS
AGAINST MEMBERS OF
THE GOUCHER
COLLEGE COMMUNITY
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A. Informal Procedure
Note: As a general matter, the informal procedure is not appropriate for and will not be implemented
in cases of sexual assault. Mediation will never be used in cases of sexual assault.
When an incident arises in which a person feels he or she has been subjected to sexual
misconduct, as defined in this policy, the situation should be addressed as soon as possible.
In many cases, informal actions can be taken that will effectively stop the misconduct.
The person may choose to confront the offender, making it clear that he or she
does not want any further incidents to occur. If this does not stop the misconduct, or if
the person does not feel he or she can confront the offender or needs help in the
process, any one of the following administrators may be contacted:
• provost or associate dean for faculty affairs, when the offender is a faculty member
• dean of students or assistant dean for community living, when the offender is a student
• director of Human Resources or designee, when the offender is a staff member
• director of Public Safety or designee.
The administrator can provide the person with support and advice on how to confront
the offender and how to discourage any further misconduct. At the person’s request,
the administrator may also intervene directly with the offender. In such cases, the ad-

ministrator will provide the offender an opportunity to respond to the allegation and
then, after discussions with both parties, may attempt to mediate or suggest another
person to mediate a solution, which may result in a written agreement between the
parties. In appropriate cases, other remedial action may also result.
The administrator will make every effort to resolve informal complaints in a timely manner.
At any time, either party may end the informal process and begin the formal complaint
procedure. The formal procedure may also be implemented if the informal complaint
procedure has been exhausted without resolution satisfactory to the complainant.
B. Formal Procedure
1. Complaint panel: Formal complaints of sexual misconduct will be received and decided
by a three-person panel. A panel chair, a panel member at-large, and one alternate
member shall be appointed for two-year terms by the president of the
college. The panel for each complaint shall include the chair and one of the following
administrators:
• the dean of students or designee, when either of the parties is a student
• the provost or designee, when either of the parties is a faculty member
• the director of Human Resources or designee, when either of the parties is a
staff member.
The panel member at-large shall serve as the third panel member when needed
and shall serve as chair when the appointed chair is unavailable or must be recused
from a particular case due to conflict of interest. The alternate member
shall serve when one of the appointed members is unavailable or must be recused
from a particular case due to conflict of interest.
All panel decisions shall be made by majority vote.
2. Filing a complaint: All formal complaints of sexual misconduct must be made in
writing by the complainant and must describe the particulars of the alleged misconduct.
Complaints may be filed with any of the appropriate panel members or
with the general counsel, and must be made on the complaint form available at
http://www.goucher.edu/sexualmisconductform.
3. Notice to accused: The person accused of sexual misconduct is notified in writing
and in person (if feasible) of the complaint and investigation and is provided with a
copy of the written complaint.
4. Investigators: The panel shall promptly appoint two individuals to conduct an investigation
of the complaint. One of the investigators shall be female, and one shall
be male. At least one investigator shall be a faculty member when the complaint is
against a faculty member. To the extent possible, no investigator appointed by the
panel shall be someone who is supervised by or reports to any panel member.
5. Investigation: The complainant and the accused shall both be interviewed by the
two investigators and may have an adviser with them for the meeting. Both parties
may present documents, the names of witnesses, and other evidence to the investigators.
The accused may not be present for the complainant’s interview unless
the complainant consents, and vice versa. The investigators, either alone or together,
may also interview other witnesses and consider other evidence.
6. Report and recommendation: In a timely manner, but barring special circumstances
no later than one month from the date the complaint is filed, the investigators
shall make a report with recommendations to the panel. The report shall
describe the investigation and all relevant evidence obtained in it, provide support
for the conclusions drawn by the investigators, and make recommendations for
sanctions or other remedial action as appropriate. The investigators shall arrive at
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their conclusions based on a preponderance of evidence, meaning whether it is
more likely than not that this policy was violated.
7. Distribution of report: The parties shall be provided a summary of the investigators’
report and recommendations. Either party may view, but not copy, the full report
and recommendations upon request. The report and recommendations may
be redacted when necessary to protect privileged or confidential information, to
protect the safety or well-being of individuals involved in the investigation, or to
comply with the provisions of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act
(FERPA).
8. Appeal: Both parties shall be given the opportunity to respond to the report and
recommendation by appealing to the panel. Such response may be in writing or in
person and shall be made within the time frame established by the panel, but in
any event no less than 21 calendar days from the date the party receives the summary.
The response is the parties’ opportunity to address any issues, concerns, or
disagreements with the report and recommendation, including any concern that
the procedures described in this policy may not have been followed, that any sanctions
recommended are disproportionate for the offense or otherwise unfair, that
the investigators’ findings are not supported by the information provided during the
investigation, and that new information or relevant facts have become available
since the time of the investigation.
9. Decision: The panel shall review the investigators’ report and recommendation and
any responses made by the parties. The panel will then issue a written decision
that includes the imposition of sanctions, if appropriate. In determining sanctions,
the panel will take into account any previous violations of this policy.
10. No further appeal: The decision of the panel represents the final decision of the
college. No administrative processes otherwise available to faculty, staff, or students
may be used to further appeal the decision of the panel. However, in the
event that new information or relevant facts become available within 90 calendar
days after the date of the decision, a party may request that the panel reopen the
case. Such request must be made in writing to the panel chair, within seven calendar
days of the date the information or facts become known to the party.
11. Distribution of decision: If the accused is a college employee, copies of the written
decision are provided to the complainant and the accused to the extent permitted
by the provisions of the Family Educational Records and Privacy Act (FERPA). If the
accused is a student, a copy of the written decision is provided to the accused to
the extent permitted by the provisions of FERPA and as required by the Jeanne
Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Police and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery
Act). In such cases, the complainant shall also be advised of the panel’s decision to
the extent permitted by the provisions of FERPA.
l2. Sanctions: If the panel determines that the accused has violated the sexual misconduct
policy, the appropriate administrator (provost, dean of students, or director
of Human Resources) shall implement any sanctions imposed by the panel.
When the accused is an employee other than a faculty member, the director of
Human Resources shall institute sanctions together with the accused’s supervisor
and/or department head. Sanctions may include, but are not limited to:
a. for student violations, a written letter of warning, a letter of reprimand,
mandatory attendance at an educational program on sexual harassment or
sexual assault, mandatory referral for psychological assessment and compliance
with any resulting treatment plan, change in room assignment, restriction
of activities and/or on access of campus facilities, probation, expulsion
from the residence halls and/or from nonacademic campus activities, suspension,
or expulsion from the college;

. for faculty violations, a written warning, a letter of reprimand, mandatory attendance
at an educational program on sexual harassment or sexual assault,
mandatory referral for psychological assessment and compliance with any resulting
treatment plan, restriction of responsibilities, restriction of activities
and/or of access to campus facilities, reassignment, denial of salary increase,
suspension without pay, or dismissal;
c. for violations by employees other than faculty members, a written warning, a
letter of reprimand, mandatory attendance at an educational program on sexual
harassment or sexual assault, mandatory referral for psychological assessment
and compliance with any resulting treatment plan, restriction of
responsibilities, restriction of activities and/or of access to campus facilities,
reassignment or transfer to another department, denial of salary increase,
suspension without pay, final written warning, or termination.
The sanctions described in this policy are not exclusive of, and may be in addition to, other
actions taken or sanctions imposed by outside authorities.
XIII. COMPLAINTS
AGAINST PERSONS
OUTSIDE THE GOUCHER
COLLEGE COMMUNITY
A. Complaints against students from other institutions or other campus visitors should be
reported to the director of Public Safety, who will investigate the complaint and take appropriate
action.
B. Complaints against employees of entities that do business with Goucher should be reported
to the director of Public Safety, who will investigate the complaint and take appropriate
action.
C. Complaints against individuals at internship sites should be reported to the director of
Career Development, who will investigate the complaint and take appropriate action.
D. Complaints against individuals at international study sites should be reported to the
resident director or to the site’s international student officer and to the associate dean
for International Studies at Goucher, who will investigate the complaint and take appropriate
action.
XIV. PROTECTION FOR
COMPLAINANTS
AGAINST RETALIATION
Threats, intimidation, and retaliation against a complainant for bringing a sexual misconduct
complaint are violations of this policy and, thus, may be grounds for disciplinary action.
The college will take steps to protect students and employees from reprisal by the accused.
Such protection will need to be appropriate to the individual’s circumstances. For students,
this may include the opportunity to drop a course, transfer to another section, complete the
course independently, have a pass/fail option, have a third party grade the work, have another
person assigned to write recommendations or references on behalf of the student, or
have another person assigned as an adviser to the student. For employees, such protection
may include having a third party conduct the annual evaluation or the option to transfer to
another department, if feasible.
XV. MISUSE OF POLICY
The purpose of this policy is to promote and maintain an environment at Goucher College
that is free from sexual misconduct. Any member of the college community who believes he
or she has been subjected to sexual misconduct is encouraged to use the procedures provided
in this policy for the benefit and protection not only of that individual, but ultimately of
the entire college community. However, fabricated charges of sexual misconduct undermine
the purpose and effectiveness of this policy. Accordingly, as is the case with any Goucher
policy, persons who knowingly fabricate charges of sexual misconduct may be subject to
disciplinary action. Allegations of fabricated charges must be reported within 90 calendar
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days of the date of the final decision. Such allegations may be reported to the administrator
handling the complaint, who shall investigate the allegations and take any appropriate action.
XVI. INFORMATION
CONCERNING REGIS-
TERED SEX OFFENDERS
As required by the Campus Sex Crimes Prevention Act, the college community is advised
that law enforcement agency information provided by the state of Maryland concerning registered
sex offenders may be obtained at the following website:
http://www.dpscs.state.md.us/onlineservs/sor/. In addition, the Baltimore County Police Department
provides Goucher’s Office of Public Safety with notice of registered child sex offenders
who reside in Baltimore County. This information is available for review upon
request by all members of the college community.
APPROVED BY GOUCHER PRESIDENT SANFORD J. UNGAR ON AUGUST 6, 2003
Amended Spring 2007, Fall 2010, Summer 2011
GOUCHER COLLEGE COMPUTER USE POLICY
GENERAL STATEMENT
Goucher College honors and recognizes each person’s freedom of expression and action.
With this freedom come responsibilities, including consideration of others, academic
integrity, and a commitment to the value of truth.
Respect for intellectual labor and creativity is vital in an academic environment. At Goucher,
we respect the right to privacy, the right of attribution and acknowledgement, the rights of
copyright holders and the doctrine of fair use, and the right of an author to determine the
form, manner, and terms of publication and distribution of works in all media, including
electronic media. Since electronic information is so accessible and so easily reproduced,
respect for personal expression is especially important in computer and electronic
environments. Violation of authorial integrity, including plagiarism, invasion of privacy,
unauthorized access to computing resources or electronic information, and violations of
copyright law and trade secrets, are serious matters and may be grounds for appropriate
sanctions. Consequences for violating this policy may include civil or criminal liability
under federal and state laws, as well as the entire range of Goucher administrative
sanctions detailed under Penalties.
Goucher College acquires, develops, and maintains computers, computer and telecommunications
systems, networks, and other information technology resources, including but not
limited to printers, modems, e-mail, fax transmissions, video, multi-media, classroom
technologies, telephone, and administrative systems. These resources are intended for
direct and indirect support of the college’s instruction, research, and service missions; of
the college’s administrative functions; and of student and campus life activities. Access to
these resources, whether from on-campus or from a remote location, is a privilege and is
subject to the requirements of applicable laws and policies and the highest standards of
ethical behavior. Particular uses of any of these resources are not made legitimate simply
because those uses may be technologically possible. Users must abide by all applicable
restrictions imposed by this policy and by law, whether or not those restrictions are built
into the systems and whether or not they can be circumvented by technical means. In
addition, student users must abide by the provisions of Goucher’s Student Judicial Code.
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APPLICABILITY
This policy applies to all users of Goucher College information technology resources,
including faculty, staff, students, computing services personnel, guests, and other users
authorized by the college. Personal equipment physically connected to the college network
is also subject to this policy.
SECURITY
Goucher College employs various measures to protect the security of its computing resources
and of its user accounts. Users should be aware, however, that the college cannot guarantee
such security. Users should therefore engage in safe computing practices by establishing
appropriate access restrictions for their accounts, safeguarding their passwords, backing up
files, and promptly reporting any misuse or violations of this policy.
PRIVACY
Users should be aware that use of college computing and technology resources is not private.
The normal operation and maintenance of these resources require the backup of data and
communication records, the logging of activity, the monitoring of general usage patterns,
and other activities necessary for the provision of service. The system administrator and his
or her designees have access to all data and information (e.g., e-mail messages, files, etc.)
of any user. Although Goucher does not permit the casual inspection of files, the college
reserves the right to monitor and to disclose the contents of e-mail messages and other
files under appropriate circumstances.
INDIVIDUAL
RESPONSIBILITIES
Each user of Goucher College computer and information technology resources is expected
to accept and comply with the following responsibilities:
1. Use only those resources for which you are authorized.
Ability to access computing resources does not, in itself, imply authorization to do so.
Accounts and passwords may not be shared with or used by persons other than those
to whom they have been assigned by the college. Unauthorized access to another user’s
account or providing your username and password to another person may be grounds
for appropriate sanctions.
2. Use computer and information technology resources only for their intended purpose.
Goucher’s computing and information technology resources, facilities, and services are
to be used for purposes congruent with the college’s educational mission. They may not
be used for commercial or political activities, charitable solicitations, and other such
uses, unless expressly authorized by the vice president of technology and planning.
3. Respect the rights and privacy of others.
Ability to gain access to another person’s account does not imply authorization to do so.
Interference with the ability of other users to make appropriate use of the resources is
prohibited. The systems and services may not be used to harass, discriminate against,
defame, or invade the privacy of others.
4. Protect the integrity and security of the computer and information technology resources.
Acts that are intended to damage computing resources, to deny service to other users,
or to compromise the integrity of the security systems of the resources are prohibited.
5. Protect the integrity and security of sensitive and confidential data.
Student- or employee-sensitive data should not be stored on campus or home computers
for security purposes. Sensitive data includes, but is not limited to, Social Security
numbers, birth dates, credit card numbers, and student information protected by the
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).
6. Respect the finite capacity of college computing and network resources.
Users are expected to respect the finite capacity of college computing and network
resources and to limit use to a reasonable amount as determined by the Office of
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Information Technology. If an individual’s use is interfering unreasonably with the
activity of others, the college may require that person to limit or refrain from specific uses.
7. Abide by copyright laws and policies.
Users must abide by all applicable laws and college policies (e.g., copyright, intellectual
property) to protect the copyrights and intellectual property rights of others. Copyrighted
works may include texts, cartoons, articles, photographs, songs, software, graphics,
and other materials. Users should be aware that many materials available through
the Web are protected by copyright. It is the responsibility of the user to assume that
materials found on the Web are copyrighted unless the materials contain an express
disclaimer to the contrary. Users must obtain permission of the creator or publisher
to copy or use software or other copyrighted materials written or created by others,
and must abide by contracts and agreements controlling installation and use of such
software and other materials.
8. Use the Goucher name and marks only as authorized.
Users should avoid creating the impression that they are speaking for the college unless
authorized to do so. The use of the college’s name, seal, and various trademarks and
service marks is protected by a policy administered by the director of communications
and vice president for finance.
9. Observe restrictions on the use of pictures and video.
Users may not display audio, video, or other multimedia images or recordings of people
on a Web page or on other computing resources without the permission of the persons
involved. An individual’s right to privacy includes the right to restrict the use of his or
her image. Further, the image may be protected by copyright.
10. Use computing resources in a lawful and ethical manner.
Users of Goucher’s computing systems must use the system in an ethical and legal
manner and in accordance with Goucher’s policies and procedures. Usage of the system
to harass, defame, or invade the privacy of others, or to send or receive obscene materials,
is not allowed and may result in disciplinary action under Goucher procedures or
prosecution under various federal or state statutes.
11. Use of unlicensed radio frequency bandwidths on the Goucher campus.
Goucher will continue to evaluate and implement wireless technology to enhance
teaching, learning, and campus life. However, the college reserves the right to restrict
the use of wireless devices in college-owned buildings and all outdoor spaces on the
campus for security purposes or if devices are interfering with campus technologies.
If you are considering utilizing wireless technology and have questions concerning its
use, please contact the Information Technology Help Desk.
ADMINISTRATION
1. Administration of the Computer Use Policy
The Office of Information Technology is charged with communicating this policy to
the Goucher user community. Requests for interpretation of the policy as applied to
particular situations may be directed to the vice president of technology and planning.
2. Web Content Review
The Office of Communications has responsibility for ensuring that all official Goucher
material on the Web meets campus standards for design and content. The office assists
departments developing Web materials and reviews Web information on a regular
basis. Any materials intended for posting on the front page of the college’s website
must be approved by the office in advance. The office aims to ensure accuracy and
consistency of information and does not operate as a censor.
3. Fundraising and Advertising
College fundraising, advertising, and marketing may be conducted using Goucher
computing and telecommunications resources or facilities only under the supervision
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and consent of officially recognized campus departments or organizations charged
with such activities. Examples include, but are not limited to, the offices of admissions,
Communications, Development and Alumnae/i Affairs, Student Engagement, and Graduate
and Professional Studies.
PENALTIES
Violations of this policy may be grounds for appropriate sanctions to be determined by the
appropriate administrator. Sanctions may include but are not limited to a formal reprimand,
loss of user privileges, termination of employment, or in the case of a student, probation,
suspension, or expulsion from the college. Cases against students may be handled in
accordance with procedures outlined in the Student Judicial Code.
GOUCHER COLLEGE WIRELESS ACCESS POLICY
1. Purpose
Information Technology (IT) provides the campus community with easy access to the
campus network and the Internet through wireless “hot spots” while insuring the
security of users and campus network resources. The purpose of this policy is to:
a. describe how wireless networking fits into Goucher College’s networking services
b. describe how wireless services are currently deployed
c. describe how to connect the wireless network
d. develop expectations and guidelines for wireless usage.
2. Connecting to the Wireless Network
Goucher College rules, regulations, and policies that apply to users of the wired network
will also apply to wireless network users. Wireless network users are subject to
the guidelines outlined in this policy as well as existing guidelines for the wired network.
Only registered and authenticated devices are allowed to use the wireless network
or access resources on the wired network via the Goucher wireless network.
Wireless access in the residence halls is available in all common areas. In addition, the
wireless signal may be available in individual rooms. However, the wireless connection
in room should not be considered a replacement for the wired connection available for
each student in every room. Wireless connections are slower and much more susceptible
to interference from other decides such as microwaves and wireless speakers. For
a list of wireless “hot spots,” go to www.goucher.edu/it and click on Goucher Network.
In order to connect to Goucher College’s wireless network, the wireless MAC (Media
Access Control) address of the device needs to be registered with the Help Desk. The
database is used to ensure that only Goucher community members and selected visitors
are able to connect to the network. To find out more information on how to find your
MAC address and register your wireless device, please visit www.goucher.edu/it and
click on Goucher Network.
3. Wireless Devices
Personal wireless access points and wireless routers are prohibited in the residence
halls. These devices often provide a broad range of complex network services that may
interfere with the performance and availability of the Goucher wireless network. The
signal may be detectable in other rooms allowing others to be able to access the network
that may cause problems to other students. More importantly, unregulated wireless
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access points pose a serious security risk that can be exploited by malicious individuals
to eavesdrop on wireless transmissions.
If you would like to use more than one computer in your residential hall room, we
recommend that you use a hub rather than a router to connect the computers to the
network. Each computer that is connected to the hub will need to be registered
through Campus Manager to connect to the campus network and to access the Internet.
The use of wireless devices must comply with applicable laws, regulations and college
policies including FCC regulations and Goucher College’s Computer Use Policy. Keep
in mind that several categories of devices use radio frequencies in the same range as
802.11 b/g wireless Ethernet and therefore other devices using the same frequencies
may disrupt wireless communications. Devices such as cordless phones, microwave
ovens, and personal network devices using Bluetooth technology may interfere with
wireless devices. These interferences can be intermittent and very difficult to diagnose.
IT will make every effort to resolve frequency conflicts between wireless access points.
4. Enforcement
Residents may not tamper with, modify, or extend college network services beyond
individual resident rooms. This applies to all network wiring, data jacks, related hardware,
and network or Internet services. Wireless access points, which would in effect extend
the network beyond the individual rooms and potentially provide wireless connections
to others, are prohibited unless specifically approved and installed by IT. Wireless
devices such as wireless network cards, which utilize college provided wireless access
points, may be used.
Most laptops, including Apple/Macintosh computers, have the ability to allow other
users to connect to the Internet through Internet Connection Sharing (ICS). In order to
comply with Goucher’s wireless policy, the ICS feature must be disabled. Please contact
the Help Desk for instructions on how the disable ICS on a PC and Mac’s equivalent
feature. Personal computers and Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs) are the only
devices authorized to connect to the Goucher wireless network. Since the use of ICS
or unauthorized devices pose a security risk to the campus community and to campus
network resources, action will be taken against those who violate this policy.
Questions about this policy should be directed to the vice president of technology
and planning.
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DISABILITIES
In keeping with its mission, diversity statement, and community principles, and as required
by Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act, as
amended, and their implementing regulations, Goucher College does not discriminate on
the basis of disability. The college has adopted a Nondiscrimination Policy and Grievance
Procedure, which may be found in this handbook or online at http://www.goucher.edu/
documents/Legal/GOUCHER_NONDISCRIMINATION.pdf.
Inquiries or grievances concerning Goucher’s compliance with these laws and regulations
or with the Nondiscrimination Policy should be addressed to Wendy Belzer Litzke, vice president
for government and community relations, Office of the President, Dorsey Center,
Goucher College, 1021 Dulaney Valley Road, Baltimore, MD 21204-2794; telephone,
410-337-6042; e-mail, wendy.litzke@goucher.edu.
Accessible Classrooms: Any student who needs his/her classes scheduled in an accessible
classroom should preregister and notify Student Administrative Services of this need.
Special Housing Needs: Any student who believes he/she has special housing needs must
submit supporting documentation, including a form, available from the Office of Community
Living, that must be completed by a qualified examiner. Requests will be considered by
the director of Student Health and Counseling and/or the disability specialist. Reasonable
accommodations will be made as appropriate. Assignments to a specific residence hall
cannot be guaranteed. Absent special circumstances, learning disabilities, attention deficit
disorder, and most psychological disorders generally do not warrant special housing.
Educational Program: Goucher College does not have a program for students with disabilities,
but students with disabilities can take advantage of the academic support services available
to all students through the Writing Center and the Academic Center for Excellence (ACE).
Services offered through ACE include supplemental instruction in various courses, a
mathematics lab, and academic skills mentoring. All students are expected to fulfill
Goucher College’s requirements for graduation, which include writing proficiency and
specified courses in mathematics, science, foreign language, and general liberal arts. The
curriculum represents Goucher’s definition of a sound liberal arts education, and students
with disabilities are expected to make a good faith effort to complete the requirements. If a
student cannot complete any requirement because of a documented disability, he/she may
petition the associate dean for undergraduate studies, with the assistance of the disabilities
specialist, for an appropriate substitution. Reasonable academic adjustments and/or
auxiliary aids for students with disabilities are provided on an individual basis as required
by federal law.
Incoming students with documented disabilities who wish to request adjustments and/or
auxiliary aids and services must complete the Disabilities Registration Form (that can be
downloaded from the new student portal) and submit it with the appropriate documentation
to Dr. Frona Brown, college disabilities specialist, Goucher College,1021 Dulaney Valley
Road, Baltimore, MD 21204-2794; telephone, 410-337-6178:e-mail, frbrown@goucher.edu
For students with learning disabilities and/or attention deficit disorders, appropriate
documentation consists of a complete and current (usually fewer than three years old)
psychoeducational evaluation, which includes the WAIS-III (subtest and test scores);
selected achievement and information processing tests; a narrative report analyzing and
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summarizing the data; a clearly stated diagnosis; and recommended academic adjustments
and/or auxiliary aids. For students with a physical and/or sensory disability, appropriate
medical or clinical documentation identifying the student’s disability and specifying the
requested academic adjustments and/or auxiliary aids must be submitted.
GENERAL RESIDENTIAL POLICIES
Alcohol and Other Drugs
• The use of alcohol and other drugs in the residence halls and elsewhere on campus is
governed by the college policy on alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs.
• No multi-quart (mass consumption) containers or kegs are permitted in the halls at
any time.
• The college will hold hosts responsible for their guests’ use of alcohol or other drugs.
Pets
The presence of pets in the residence halls, or elsewhere on campus, is governed by the
Goucher College pet policy found in this handbook.
Visitation and Guests
• Residents are responsible for the conduct of their guests or for individuals present in
the room. Any individual, including a Goucher student who is not a house resident, is
considered a guest. Hosts must escort their guest in the residence halls at all times.
• Visitation must not interfere with roommates’ or neighbors’ sleep or study. All residents
of the room or apartment must approve guests. No guest is permitted to stay overnight
in a room or apartment for more than three consecutive nights or three nights in a
30-day period, unless the Office of Community Living grants special permission.
Residents must be aware and considerate of the rights and feelings of others and must
provide for an appropriate living-learning environment.
• Private behavior is not permissible in a group living environment that is necessarily
public (i.e., hallways, bathrooms, stairwells, commons rooms/lounges, etc.).
• Gatherings in individual rooms or apartments should not exceed the following standards,
according to fire safety regulations:
○ Singles: four people
○ Doubles/Triples: six people
○ Suites/Apartments: 13 people
• In multiple-occupancy rooms, all residents must agree to use the room or apartment
for any gathering.
Vehicles
Cars, motorcycles, mopeds, and bicycles must be registered with the Office of Public Safety.
All students are permitted to register a car on campus. First-year students are only permitted
to park in the North Parking Lot. Campus parking and traffic regulations can be found in
the Campus Handbook or by contacting the Office of Public Safety.
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Music Practice Rooms
The ground floors of Heubeck and Mary Fisher house several music practice rooms. Students
are welcome to use these rooms at their convenience, but they must respect the quiet hours
of the adjoining houses and floors and the need for common courtesy. During finals week,
when 24-hour quiet hours are enforced, practice rooms may be open on a limited schedule.
Keys to these rooms are available in the Music Department.
Appliances and Wiring
For safety and energy conservation, certain limitations are placed on the possession and
use of electrical appliances in the residence halls. Residents should be sensitive to the
demands placed on the electrical circuits. A list of permitted and prohibited appliances is
available in the Living on Campus handbook or from the Office of Community Living. The
college reserves the right to place any unauthorized or dangerous appliances in storage
at the student’s expense until the student can arrange to have them removed from campus.
Wiring
• Electrical wiring must not be disturbed, including wiring leading to fire safety equipment.
Installation or alteration of electrical equipment is to be done only by Facilities Management
Services personnel or college-approved contractors.
• Occasionally circuits overload due to the high demand from student appliances. As a
result, brief power outages or surges may occur. Power outages are inconvenient for the
entire community, so planning in advance is in order. Students are urged to purchase surge
protectors and to limit their concurrent use of electrical appliances. The college reserves
the right to limit the wattage used in each room to an amount deemed reasonable.
• Outside aerials and radio-sending equipment are not permitted.
• Unauthorized access to cable television is prohibited.
Student Property
The college is not responsible for the loss of or damage to students’ personal property.
Students are urged to:
• purchase surge protectors to guard against occasional electrical surges,
• record the serial numbers of valuable personal items, and
• secure appropriate insurance.
As a precaution, students are also encouraged to take valuable belongings home during break
periods. Residents are urged to confirm existing coverage under the homeowner’s policy of
their parents or guardians and, if not covered, to secure individual property insurance.
Keys
Student room keys are issued through the Office of Community Living. When a student
checks into the residence halls, he or she is issued a room key, and his or her OneCard is
activated for access through residence hall exterior doors. Keys and OneCards are nontransferable,
are not to be duplicated, and should not be loaned to others. Doing so jeopardizes
personal safety and the safety of the entire community.
In the case of lost or broken keys, residents should notify the Office of Community Living
immediately. All keys must be returned prior to departure from campus when a student
withdraws, moves off campus, changes rooms, or checks out of the residence hall at the
close of the academic year. For safety reasons, a lock change is required unless a broken
or bent key is returned to Community Living.
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A resident who has been locked out of his or her room during normal business hours
(Monday through Friday,9 a.m. to 5 p.m.) should report to the Office of Community Living.
After hours, students should report to the Office of Public Safety. An officer will accompany
the resident to his or her room to unlock the door. The resident will need to report to the Office
of Community Living on the next business day to get a temporary key and order a lock
change. If the resident is oncerned for his or her safety and has reason to believe that his or
her room might be accessed with the lost keys, he or she should notify the Office of Public
Safety immediately. Public Safety will, upon request, loan the resident a supplemental locking
mechanism (glove lock) to offer additional security until the lock can be changed.
INCLEMENT WEATHER PROCEDURES
In the event inclement weather forces Goucher College to close, delay in opening, or close
early, the following procedures will be observed:
1. The announcement will be posted on the main page of the Goucher College website.
2. The decision will be announced on the following stations:
Baltimore area
WBAL radio (1090 AM) and WYPR radio (88.1 FM)
WBAL TV (channel 11), WJZ TV (channel 13), and WMAR TV (channel 2)
Washington area
WJLA TV (channel 8)
3. A message will be recorded on all college voicemail boxes and on the college switchboard,
410-337-6000.
4. A message will be sent through the e2Campus Notification system.
5. When the college is closed, day and evening classes, labs for all programs, and all
events will be canceled, unless there are specific announcements to the contrary.
Administrative offices will be closed, and campus shuttle service will not operate.
6. The following services will operate as noted:
Library—Open if conditions allow; hours may vary. Call x6360 for further information.
Food Service—Operating with possible reduction of service.
Office of Public Safety—Operating.
Facilities Management Services—Operating with limited service; priorities will be
weather related.
Campus Post Office—Follows the college closing/delayed opening announcements.
Student Health and Counseling Services—Will be available by telephone by contacting
the Office of Public Safety.
7. When the college opens late, classes scheduled to begin prior to the announced time
of opening are canceled. The regular class schedule will resume at the time the college
reopens. For example, if the college opens at 10:30 a.m., all classes prior to that time
would be canceled, while those beginning at or after 10:30 a.m. would meet at their
regular times. Classes/labs that begin prior to the opening of the college and that have
at least an hour left will meet for the remainder of their time.
8. During heavy snow conditions, Facilities Management Services will remove snow
in the following priority:
a. main roads, building drives, and fire lanes
b. steps, entryways, and handicap ramps to buildings
c. parking lots
Please note: Cars parked on main roads, in building drives, or within fire lanes may be
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towed at the owner’s expense. To expedite snow removal, please park only in parking
spaces that have been cleared.
9. When the college reopens following a heavy snowfall, it would be helpful if students,
faculty, and staff carpool when possible to reduce congestion on campus. Residents
on campus are urged to restrict car use as much as possible until snow removal is
completed.
PLEASE NOTE: Due to safety issues, when there is a delayed opening, the college respectfully
requests that only employees designated as "essential personnel" come onto campus
until the college is open.
Likewise, due to safety concerns for members of the community, when the college closes
early, all non-residents with the exception of essential personnel, are expected to leave in
accordance with the closing time.
When the college is closed for inclement weather, all non-residents other than essential
employees are asked to refrain from coming onto campus, for their own safety and to not
impede the work of Facilities Management Services.
PET POLICY
I. PURPOSE
This policy addresses the presence of pets on the campus of Goucher College. It is intended
to foster a campus environment that respects and protects the health, safety, and well-being
of all members of the college community and to promote responsible and humane treatment
of animals at the college.
II. SCOPE
This policy applies to all members of the college community, including staff, faculty, students,
and campus visitors. It applies at all times to all buildings and facilities on Goucher’s
campus, unless otherwise specified. It does not apply to any building, including housing,
leased but not owned by the college; in such buildings, the rules and policies of the building
management will apply. Service animals, such as seeing-eye dogs, are not considered
“pets” for the purpose of this policy and are permitted in all areas of campus.
III. PETS OF FACULTY
AND STAFF
Bringing a pet to work may have emotional or psychological benefits for the pet, the pet
owner, and those persons in the area who enjoy the pet’s presence. However, it is essential
to recognize the rights of those persons who do not enjoy the pet’s presence, who may be
allergic to or fearful of the pet, yet are required to be in the same area because of their
classes or jobs. For this reason, and with the very limited exceptions specified in this policy,
college employees are not permitted to bring pets of any kind into any buildings or facilities
on campus, including their workspaces.
IV. PETS OF
PROFESSIONAL STAFF
REQUIRED TO LIVE IN
RESIDENCE HALLS
Certain college employees are required by their jobs to live in apartments in the residence
halls, which constitute their full-time homes. These professional staff have often developed
independent personal lives before coming to Goucher, which may include the acquisition of
their own pet. To recruit and retain such personnel, and in recognition of their need to balance
very demanding work with personal well-being, professional staff who are required to live
in the residence halls may have pets in their apartments, under the following conditions and
restrictions:
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A. Professional staff are only permitted to have the following types, number, and size
(where applicable) of pets:
• one dog weighing no more than 40 pounds, or
• two cats, or
• pets as permitted under section V of this policy, subject to the provisions stated
in that section.
B. Dogs and cats are only permitted for those professional staff living in residence hall
apartments with a private entrance that does not require the pet to be in common areas
of the residence hall.
C. Professional staff must ensure and document, as requested, that any pet dogs or cats
have been spayed or neutered and are current on vaccinations and other medical
requirements, including flea and tick treatments, as specified by the Office of
Community Living.
D. At the discretion of the assistant dean for community living, professional staff may be
denied permission to bring a pet into, or may be required to remove a pet from, a
residence hall apartment based on the pet’s behavior or temperament.
E. All professional staff requesting to have pets in their residence hall apartments must
first sign an agreement that includes, among other things, permission to withhold
sums from the final paycheck for any damage to college property caused by the pet.
F. Professional staff who have dogs or cats in their residence hall apartments must take
reasonable steps, including signs on the door, to ensure that any student or employee
entering an apartment is alerted to the presence of the pet.
G. Professional staff employed by the college prior to this policy’s implementation on
January 1, 2010, may retain any pets in their residence hall apartments that were
approved by the Office of Community Living before that date.
V. PETS OF STUDENTS
LIVING IN THE
RESIDENCE HALLS
For students living on campus, the residence halls serve as home for most of the academic
year. Some students would like to enjoy the psychological and emotional benefits of keeping
a pet in that home. This interest must be weighed against the rights of students who do not
want animals in their homes, as well as concerns for the protection of college property; the
humane treatment of animals; and the ability of college staff to deal with any health, safety,
or other issues raised by the presence of pets in student rooms. For these reasons, students
may only keep small birds and fish (in aquariums of 10 gallons or less) in the residence
halls, under the following conditions:
• Birds must be registered with the Office of Community Living.
• All roommates must agree to keeping birds or fish in the room or suite.
• The college reserves the right to limit the type and number of birds or fish permitted.
• Pets must be contained in cages or aquariums at all times.
VI. VISITING PETS
Visitors to campus may be accompanied by pets, provided they keep the pet on a leash or
confined to a cage or aquarium, do not bring the pet into any campus buildings, and
clean up after the pet. The offices of Community Living or Public Safety may request that a
visitor remove a pet from campus for violation of this policy or for behavioral, safety, or
health reasons.
VII. EXCEPTIONS
The following areas of campus or events on campus are excepted from this policy:
A. Stables: An equestrian program employee living in the stable residence may keep a pet
in that residence under the provisions of section IV, for professional staff required to
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live in the residence halls. Other equestrian program employees may bring their dogs
to work in the stable area. Such dogs must remain in the stable area at all times and
must be leashed or otherwise confined at the request of other employees required to
perform tasks in the stable area, such as computing services staff. Cats are permitted
to live in the stable area. All dogs and cats must be spayed or neutered and current on
vaccinations and other medical requirements, including flea and tick treatments, as
specified by the equestrian program director. Pets may be removed from the stable
area for violation of this policy or for behavioral, safety, or health reasons, at the direction
of the equestrian program director or the Office of Public Safety.
B. Blessing of the Animals: Interested members of the Goucher community are welcome
to bring their pets to campus to celebrate the Blessing of Animals on a day designated
by the college chaplain. Employees who are unable to bring their pets only for the
blessing may bring them to work for the entire designated day, provided they have
obtained the prior consent of every other employee in their work area.
C. National Bring Your Dog to Work Day: Employees may bring their dogs to work on
National Bring Your Dog to Work Day, provided they have obtained the prior
consent of every other employee in their work area.
D. Other: Other exceptions to this policy, such as bringing pets to campus for therapeutic
reasons after a disturbing campus incident, may be permitted at the discretion of the
college president.
VII. ENFORCEMENT
A. This policy, as it applies to students, will be enforced under Code of Conduct procedures
for violation of college policy.
B. This policy, as it applies to employees, will be enforced by ordinary disciplinary measures
for violation of college policy.
Approved by Goucher President Sanford J. Ungar on December 16, 2009.
RECYCLING
The Goucher College Recycling Program aims to educate the Goucher community about
the protection of our environment through the collection of items for recycling. Our program
provides means for students, faculty, and staff to take responsibility for the waste we
generate and make a positive contribution to the quality of our environment.
Goucher College recycles containers—glass bottles (any color), tin and aluminum cans,
and plastic bottles with a neck (such as soda, milk, or detergent bottles, but not plastic
containers with lids, such as yogurt containers or peanut butter jars).
Goucher College also recycles paper—including newspaper, magazines, catalogs, junk mail,
telephone books, and paperboard boxes (such as cereal boxes and shoe boxes). Paper
should be clean. Food-contaminated boxes (such as from pizza or fast food) and laminated
and carbon paper cannot be recycled. Cardboard boxes are recycled separately from paper.
Flatten cardboard boxes and place next to paper-only recycling container for pickup.
Recycling containers are located in all residence hall trash rooms. Recycling containers
are also located in academic halls, administrative buildings, and offices. Please contact
Facilities Management Services at 410-337-6166 for more information. For more information
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on all of our green initiatives, please visit the Goucher College website and select “Goucher
Goes Green.”
Goucher recycles food waste—food waste from Goucher’s dining halls is composted, diverting
tons of food waste from the landfill each year. A student organization works with our
food service provider, Bon Appétit, to collect food waste from our kitchens. The students
take the food waste to their on-campus compost site, where they prepare and monitor it
until it becomes usable compost. The compost is used to increase the vigor of our on-campus,
student-run community garden. All of the food/paper waste from Goucher’s dining
halls is collected by our contractor Waste Neutral, Inc., three times a week and taken to
their compost site, Recycled Green Industries. Once the food waste turns into compost, a
portion is returned to Goucher to be used in our landscape beds, new plantings, or gardens.
An integral and irreplaceable part of the Goucher College Recycling Program is YOU, the recycler.
Success comes only with your participation. It is through our collective activities that
waste is either recycled or sent to landfills.
ALCOHOL, TOBACCO, AND OTHER DRUGS
I. INTRODUCTION
The college’s policy prohibiting alcohol abuse, smoking in college buildings, and the illegal
manufacture, distribution, dispensation, possession, or use of alcohol and illicit drugs is
designed to promote both the health and safety of all members of the community and their
rights to an environment free from the effects of substance abuse. All students and
employees are required to comply with this policy, which is adopted in compliance with
the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act
Amendments of 1989, and the Drug-Free Schools and Campuses Regulations.
II. GENERAL
REGULATIONS RELATING
TO THE USE OF
ALCOHOL, TOBACCO,
AND OTHER DRUGS
A. All Goucher faculty, staff, student employees, and students are prohibited from the abuse
of alcohol and the unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensation,
possession, or use of alcohol or illicit drugs on college property or as part of any
college activity, whether on or off campus.
B. Each faculty and staff member and student employee is expected to report to work free
of the influence of alcohol or illicit drugs and to refrain from the use of alcohol or illicit
drugs during the performance of his or her work. Employees who are on call but not
physically present on campus should either refrain from the use of alcohol during the
on-call period or consume alcohol only in moderate amounts so they are capable
of performing their job functions if called to the campus for duty.
C. All faculty, staff, and student employees are required to notify the Office of Human
Resources of any conviction under a criminal drug statute, no later than five days after
such conviction. A conviction includes a finding of guilt, a plea of nolo contendere,
and/or the imposition of a sentence by any responsible judicial body. If the individual is
supported by a federal grant or contract, the college will notify the supporting
government agency within 10 days after receiving notice.
D. Any student who is arrested on or off campus for violation of a criminal drug statute
must notify the vice president and dean of students within 48 hours of the arrest.
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III. SMOKING POLICY
Smoking, including the use of electronic cigarettes, is not permitted in any Goucher vehicle
or building, including, but not limited to, residence halls, individual rooms and apartments
within residence halls, individual faculty and staff offices, faculty and staff lounges, the
Gopher Hole, and Passport Café at Pearlstone. Smoking is also prohibited within 25 feet of
any Goucher building.
IV. REGULATIONS
RELATING TO
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
A. All members of the Goucher College community are subject to the laws of the state
of Maryland. Those laws provide that no individual younger than age 21 may possess
alcoholic beverages of any kind and that no individual may sell or furnish alcohol to
individuals younger than age 21.
B. Alcoholic beverages served at campus events are subject to the policies outlined below
for student events and non-student events.
C. No person associated with the college in any capacity—employee, student, or other
community member—may serve or furnish alcohol to a person younger than age 21.
D. Alcoholic beverage consumption by individuals of legal drinking age is permitted in
individual rooms in the residence halls but may not occur in public areas, including,
but not limited to, outdoor areas, hallways, lounges, bathrooms, and common rooms.
E. For those of legal drinking age, containers of alcoholic beverages larger than three
liters, including kegs, are not permitted.
F. Those who make the decision to drink are accountable for their behavior while under
the influence of alcohol on the same basis as if they had not been drinking.
G. While studying and living in another country, members of the college community are
subject to the laws of that country concerning alcoholic beverages. It is the responsibility
of each individual to familiarize himself or herself with these laws and to understand
the gravity of any violation of local laws, legal requirements, or behavior norms when
in another country.
V. ALCOHOL
REGULATIONS
FOR STUDENT EVENTS
“Student events” are those events that are registered with the Office of Student Engagement
or are hosted exclusively for students. All events that are sponsored or organized by student
groups must be registered with the Office of Student Engagement.
A. Beer and wine may be sold at scheduled student events that are registered with the Office
of Student Engagement at least three weeks (15 working days) in advance. The
sponsoring organization is allowed to charge admission to the event, but the organization
cannot include the cost of alcohol in the admission price. It is suggested that the
organization sell tickets in advance of the event so the projected attendance is as accurate
as possible.
B. At least one public safety officer or an outside vendor approved by the director of public
safety must be hired for an event where alcohol will be served. If more than 100 attendees
are expected, a minimum of two officers is required, with the need for additional
officers being determined by the Office of Public Safety. One public safety officer and one
faculty/staff adviser will be responsible for checking identification cards and wrist
banding those individuals of legal drinking age. Alcoholic beverages must be dispensed
in a separate area that is restricted to individuals who are at least 21 years of age. The
wrist band will be punched each time that alcohol is purchased. Beer or wine must be
paid for per drink, at cost or above, rather than at discount rates so the college does
not subsidize the cost of the alcohol. Individuals attending the event cannot bring their
own alcohol.
C. A server hired through Campus Dining Services, Office of Student Engagement professional
staff, or other designee who has completed appropriate training will serve the
alcohol. It is the server’s responsibility to ensure that underage and visibly intoxicated
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persons are not served alcohol. The maximum amount of alcohol to be purchased will
be determined by the number of people projected to attend and the number of hours for
the event. This will be based on no more than one drink per person, per hour for a maximum
of four hours. It is the responsibility of the organization sponsoring the event to
purchase the alcohol.
D. At least one executive board member of the organization sponsoring the event must be
present at all times during the event. This individual cannot consume alcohol during the
event. This/these person(s) will circulate throughout the event to ensure that alcohol is
not being consumed by those who are younger than 21 and that those in attendance are
behaving responsibly. Faculty and staff advisers are encouraged to attend the sponsoring
organization’s events.
E. The event must have a theme and/or some form of entertainment to serve as its focus.
Non-alcoholic beverages and food must be available for the duration of the event.
F. The associate dean for student engagement or her or his designee will review an organization’s
request to register an event with alcohol and all plans for the event. The associate
dean will have the authority to grant or deny approval for the event based on a
variety of criteria, including appropriateness of the event, the organization’s ability to
execute its plans in accordance with college policies, and knowledge of other college
events scheduled for the requested time slot. The associate dean will then complete
and send a liquor license application to the Board of Liquor License Commissioners for
final approval.
G. The sponsoring organization is responsible for cleanup (removing trash and sweeping,
vacuuming, or mopping floors) and for any damages that may be incurred as a result of
the event.
Violations of the above policies will result in the organization’s loss of privileges to hold
events at which alcohol is served and may be referred to the Judicial Board as appropriate.
VI. ALCOHOL
REGULATIONS FOR
NON- STUDENT EVENTS
Any campus event where alcohol will be served to persons 21 and older must be registered
with the director of events, conferences, and summer programs. At any such event, alcohol
shall not be served to persons younger than age 21. The following precautions shall be verified
before the commencement of such an event:
• A guest policy must be established and publicized.
• Food and nonalcoholic beverages must also be served.
• The site shall be both clearly defined and physically restricted.
• Individuals responsible for the distribution of alcoholic beverages shall not consume
alcohol until relieved of duties.
• The sponsor of such an event shall be responsible for making certain that these
precautions are implemented and for obtaining the liquor license.
From time to time, a campus event at which alcohol is served may occur during working
hours (e.g., retirement parties, trustee events, performances). By hosting such events, the
college does not condone the use of alcohol by employees during work hours; nevertheless,
employees who attend such events are granted a limited exception and permitted to consume
alcohol in moderate amounts.
VII. SANCTIONS FOR
POLICY VIOLATION
Students who violate this policy are subject to disciplinary action pursuant to the Student
Code of Conduct. Violations of this policy will be treated very seriously, and disciplinary action
may include disciplinary probation, referral to an appropriate rehabilitation or treat-
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ment program, residence hall sanctions, suspension, and/or expulsion. Violations
of this policy may also be reported to appropriate law enforcement agencies. Criminal or
civil action neither necessitates nor precludes campus action.
In addition, a student who has been convicted of any offense under any federal or state law
involving the possession or sale of a controlled substance (a chart of controlled substances
is included at the end of this policy) shall not be eligible to receive federal student aid
(including any grant, loan, or work assistance) during the period beginning on the date of
such conviction and ending after the interval specified in the following table:
If convicted of an offense involving the possession of a controlled substance:
Ineligibility period is: First offense One year
Second offense Two years
Third offense Indefinite
If convicted of an offense involving the sale of a controlled substance:
Ineligibility period is: First offense Two years
Second offense Indefinite
A student whose eligibility has been suspended may resume eligibility before the end of the
ineligibility period if the student satisfactorily completes a drug rehabilitation program that
is approved by the U.S. secretary of education.
Faculty and staff members and student employees must abide by the terms of this policy
as a condition of employment. Employees who violate the policy are subject to disciplinary
action, including suspension with or without pay, termination of employment, and referral
to governmental authorities for prosecution. Depending upon the circumstances, and at the
college’s discretion, Goucher College may suspend disciplinary action to allow an employee
to participate in drug or alcohol counseling, rehabilitation, and/or an employee assistance
program for the purpose of enabling the employee to permanently cease the prohibited
conduct. Suspension of disciplinary action will be contingent upon an employee agreeing,
in writing, to participate in and complete the college-approved program. Any employee who
leaves the program prior to completion or who, after completion, again engages in conduct
prohibited by this policy, shall be subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination
of employment. In addition, should the college become aware of pre-existing performance
problems during the time the employee is participating in the program, the college reserves
the right to take disciplinary action against the employee, whether the employee completes
the program.
VIII. ADVERTISING AND
PROMOTION OF
ALCOHOL AND TOBACCO
ON CAMPUS
A. The advertising of alcohol or tobacco products shall not be permitted in the college
newspaper, on college-sponsored web pages, or on the college radio or television station.
B. Advertising for student events may not indicate that alcohol will be served at the event,
with the exception of senior class “happy hours.”
C. The sale of tobacco products is not permitted on campus, including the bookstore, or
in connection with fundraising events at the college.
D. In limited circumstances, sponsorship of campus events by the alcohol or tobacco
industry may be permitted. The vice president and dean of students shall approve
all such events.
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IX. POLICY
DISTRIBUTION
To ensure all community members are apprised of this policy, the following
distribution procedures will be followed:
A. For students:
1. At the beginning of each semester and the summer term, a summary of the
policy, with a reference to the location of the full policy on the college website
will be e-mailed to all official students.
2. The residence life calendar will include the website address for the policy online.
3. The policy will be posted on the college website, separately from the Campus
Handbook.
4. Each student, upon enrollment, will be provided with a separate, clear, and
conspicuous written notice that advises the student of the suspension of eligibility
to receive federal student aid, including grants, loans, or work assistance, for
drug-related offenses.
B. For employees:
1. Full-time and part-time staff and full-time and half-time faculty:
• New employees will receive a copy of the policy at their orientation meeting.
• The employee handbooks will include a summary of the policy with a reference
to the location of the policy online.
• Every fall semester, employees will receive a one-page summary of the
policy, including the website reference, via e-mail.
2. Part-time faculty:
• A summary of the policy with a reference to the website will be given to
part-time faculty with their orientation packet every semester.
• An e-mail will be sent to all faculty members at the beginning of every
semester with a policy summary and website reference.
3. Welch Center adjunct faculty:
• A summary of the policy with website reference will be sent with appointment
letters every semester.
X. EDUCATION
PROGRAMS
To encourage the lawful and responsible use of alcohol, the college will provide
alcohol education programs. Included in these programs will be information on alcohol,
the consequences of the use and abuse of alcoholic beverages, and information about
individual responsibilities and liabilities with respect to alcohol, tobacco, and drug use.
The college will also provide tobacco-cessation programs and education to all students,
as well as educational programs about other substances that may be abused, including
narcotic and prescription drugs.
XI. COUNSELING
SERVICES AND
ASSISTANCE
PROGRAM
REFERRALS
All students are encouraged to participate in the education and training efforts offered
by the Office of Student Engagement and the Student Health and Counseling Center. The
college will also offer programs designed to promote the identification, treatment, and rehabilitation
of students who are experiencing problems related to alcohol, tobacco, and
other drugs. The college encourages students who feel they may have an alcohol, tobacco,
and/or other drug problem to seek medical help voluntarily.
In addition to contacting private physicians, students may obtain information on the
resources available from the director of student health and counseling services. Student
health and counseling services personnel are available to help coordinate referrals and
treatment programs among students, their health insurance carriers, and other services
in the community.
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Employees may obtain information on the resources available from the director of human
resources. If the employee seeking help is a participant in one of the college-sponsored
health plans, the director of human resources may help coordinate the health benefits program
with the employee’s treatment. In addition to the health plans, the college offers an
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through the Sheppard Pratt Health Plan. All employees
and their dependents who reside within their residence, except for part-time faculty and student
employees, are eligible to receive benefits through the EAP. The employees need not be
enrolled in one of the college’s medical plans to use the EAP. Referrals may be made as
well to other rehabilitation programs and services in the community.
XII. BIENNIAL REVIEW
In accordance with federal law, the college will conduct a biennial review of its alcohol and
other drug program in even-numbered years to determine its effectiveness and the consistency
of enforcement and to identify and implement any necessary changes to the program.
XIII. HEALTH RISKS
OF ALCOHOL, TOBACCO,
AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE
Students and employees who abuse substances endanger the safety of the other members
of the community and place themselves at risk. Substance abuse increases the likelihood
of impaired learning, violence, injuries, accidents, acquaintance rape, unwanted pregnancies,
and sexually transmitted diseases. Proven risks associated with controlled substances
include the following:
1. Alcohol
Alcohol consumption causes a number of marked changes in behavior. Even low doses
significantly impair the judgment and coordination required to drive a car safely,
increasing the likelihood that the driver will be involved in an accident. Low to moderate
doses of alcohol also increase the incidence of a variety of aggressive acts, including
spouse and child abuse. Moderate to high doses of alcohol cause marked impairments
in higher mental functions, severely altering a person’s ability to learn and remember
information. Very high doses may cause respiratory depression and death. If combined
with other depressants of the central nervous system, much lower doses of alcohol will
produce these effects.
Repeated use of alcohol can lead to dependence. Sudden cessation of alcohol intake is
likely to produce withdrawal symptoms, including severe anxiety, tremors, hallucinations,
and convulsions. Alcohol withdrawal can be life-threatening. Long-term consumption of
large quantities of alcohol, particularly when combined with poor nutrition, can also
lead to permanent damage to vital organs, such as the brain and liver.
Mothers who drink alcohol during pregnancy may give birth to infants with fetal alcohol
syndrome. These infants have irreversible physical abnormalities and mental retardation.
In addition, research indicates that children of alcoholic parents are at greater
risk than other youngsters of becoming alcoholics.
2. Cannabis (marijuana, tetrahydrocannabinol or THC, hashish, hashish oil)
All forms of cannabis have negative physical and mental effects. Several regularly
observed physical effects of cannabis are increase in heart rate, bloodshot eyes,
dry mouth and throat, and hunger.
Use of cannabis may impair or reduce short-term memory and comprehension, alter
sense of time, and reduce ability to perform tasks requiring concentration and coordination,
such as driving a car. Research shows that knowledge retention may be lower
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when information is given while the person is “high.” Motivation and cognition are
altered, making the acquisition of new information difficult. Cannabis can also produce
paranoia and psychosis. Because users often inhale the unfiltered smoke deeply and
then hold it in their lungs as long as possible, marijuana is damaging to the lungs and
respiratory system. The tar in marijuana smoke is highly irritating and carcinogenic.
Long-term users may develop psychological dependence and tolerance.
3. Inhalants (nitrous oxide, amyl nitrite, butyl nitrite, chlorohydrocarbons or aerosol sprays,
hydrocarbons or solvents)
A variety of psychoactive substances have been inhaled as gases or volatile liquids. Many
popular commercial preparations, such as paint thinners and cleaning fluids, are
mixtures of volatile substances, making it difficult to be specific about their various
effects. There is no single “inhalant syndrome.”
Immediate negative effects of inhalants may include nausea, sneezing, coughing, nose
bleeds, fatigue, lack of coordination, and loss of appetite. Solvents and aerosol sprays
may also decrease the heart and respiratory rates and impair judgment. Amyl and butyl
nitrite cause rapid pulse, headaches, and involuntary passing of urine and feces.
Long-term use can cause weight loss, fatigue, electrolyte imbalance, or muscle weakness,
or it may result in hepatitis or brain damage. Repeated sniffing of concentrated vapors
over time can lead to permanent damage of the nervous system.
4. Cocaine (cocaine or crack) and Other Stimulants (amphetamines, methamphetamines,others)
Cocaine stimulates the central nervous system. Its immediate effects include dilated
pupils, elevated blood pressure, increased heart rate, and elevated body temperature.
Occasional use can cause stuffy or runny nose. Chronic use can cause ulceration of
the mucous membrane in the nose. Injecting cocaine with unsterile equipment can
transmit AIDS, hepatitis, and other infections. Preparation of freebase, which involves
the use of highly volatile solvents, can result in fire or explosion. Cocaine can produce
psychological dependency—a feeling that the user cannot function without the drug.
Crack or freebase rock, a concentrated form of cocaine, is extremely potent. Its effects
are felt within 10 seconds of administration. Physical effects include dilated pupils,
increased pulse rate, elevated blood pressure, insomnia, loss of appetite, tactile
hallucinations, paranoia, and seizures.
Cocaine may lead to death through disruption of the brain’s control of heart function
and respiration.
Other stimulants can cause increased heart and respiratory rates, elevated blood
pressure, dilated pupils, and decreased appetite. In addition, users may perspire or
experience headaches, blurred vision, dizziness, sleeplessness, and anxiety. Extremely
high doses can cause rapid or irregular heartbeat, tremors, loss of coordination, and
even physical collapse. An amphetamine injection creates a sudden increase in blood
pressure that can result in stroke, very high fever, or heart failure.
In addition to the physical effects, users report feeling restless, anxious, and moody.
Higher doses intensify the effects. People who use large amounts of amphetamines
over a long period of time can develop an amphetamine psychosis that includes
hallucinations, delusions, and paranoia. These symptoms usually disappear when
drug use ceases.
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5. Depressants (barbiturates, methaqualone, tranquilizers)
The effects of depressants are similar to those of alcohol in many ways. Small amounts
can produce calmness and relaxed muscles, but larger doses can cause slurred speech,
staggering gait, and altered perception. Very large doses can cause respiratory depression,
coma, and death. The combination of depressants and alcohol can increase the
effects of the drugs, thereby multiplying the risks.
The use of depressants can cause both physical and psychological dependence. Regular
use over time may result in tolerance to the drug, leading the user to increase the
quantity consumed. When regular users stop taking depressant drugs, they may
develop withdrawal symptoms ranging from restlessness, insomnia, and anxiety to
convulsions and death.
6. Designer Drugs (synthetic heroin, MPTP, MPPP, MDMA or ecstasy, STP, PCE, others)
Designer drugs are created, often for illegal street use, by modification of the chemical
structure of an existing drug. They are also known as "club drugs" because they are
often used in dance clubs or raves. The new drugs, called “analogs,” can be several
hundred times stronger than the drugs they are designed to imitate. The narcotic
analogs can cause symptoms such as those seen in Parkinson’s disease—uncontrollable
tremors, drooling, impaired speech, paralysis, and irreversible brain damage. Analogs
of amphetamines and methamphetamines cause nausea, blurred vision, chills or
perspiration, and faintness. Psychological effects include anxiety, depression, and
paranoia. As little as one dose can cause brain damage. The analogs of hallucinogens
cause hallucinations and impaired perception.
7. Hallucinogens (PCP, LSD, mescaline, peyote, psilocybin)
PCP (phencyclidine) produces behavioral alterations that are multiple and dramatic.
Because the drug blocks pain receptors, violent PCP episodes may result in self-inflicted
injuries. The effects of PCP vary, but users generally report a sense of distance and
space estrangement. Time and body movement are slowed. Muscular coordination
worsens, and senses are dulled. Speech is blocked and incoherent.
Chronic users of PCP report persistent memory problems and speech difficulties.
Mood disorders—depression, anxiety, and violent behavior—also occur. In later stages,
users often exhibit paranoid and violent behavior and experience hallucinations. Large
doses of PCP may produce convulsions, coma, heart and lung failure, or ruptured blood
vessels in the brain.
LSD (lysergic acid diethylamide), mescaline, and psilocybin (magic mushrooms) cause
hallucinations. The physical effects may include dizziness, weakness, tremor, nausea,
and drowsiness. Sensations and feelings may change rapidly. It is common to have a
bad psychological reaction to LSD, mescaline, and psilocybin. The user may experience
panic, confusion, suspicion, anxiety, and loss of control. Delayed effects, or flashbacks,
can occur even after the use has ceased.
8. Narcotics (heroin, methadone, codeine, morphine, opium, others)
Narcotics initially produce a feeling of euphoria followed by drowsiness, nausea,
and vomiting. Users may experience constricted pupils, watery eyes, and itching.
An overdose may produce slow and shallow breathing, clammy skin, convulsions,
coma, and death.
Tolerance to narcotics develops rapidly, and dependence is likely. The use of unsterilized
syringes may result in transmission of diseases, such as AIDS, endocarditis, and
hepatitis.
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9. Prescription Drugs (from the Office of National Drug Control Policy)
Abuse of prescription drugs to get high has become increasingly prevalent among teens
and young adults. In 2007, abuse of prescription pain killers ranked second—only behind
use of marijuana—as the nation's most prevalent illegal drug problem. While overall
youth drug use is down by 23 percent since 2001, approximately 6.4 million Americans
report non-medical use of prescription drugs. New abusers of prescription drugs have
caught up with the number of new users of marijuana. Much of this abuse appears to
be fueled by the relative ease of access to prescription drugs. Approximately 60 percent
of people who abuse prescription pain killers indicate that they got their prescription
drugs from a friend or relative for free.
Three classes of prescription drugs are most commonly abused:
• opioids such as codeine, oxycodone, and morphine
• central nervous system (CNS) depressants such as barbiturates and benzodiazepines
• stimulants such as dextroamphetamine and methylphenidate
10. Tobacco Products (from National Cancer Institute’s and American Cancer Society’s websites)
Tobacco use, particularly cigarette smoking, is the single most preventable cause of
death in the United States. Cigarette smoking alone is directly responsible for approximately
30 percent of all cancer deaths annually in the United States. Cigarette smoking
also causes chronic lung disease (emphysema and chronic bronchitis), cardiovascular
disease, stroke, and cataracts. Smoking during pregnancy can cause stillbirth, low
birthweight, Sudden Infant Death Syndroms (SIDS), and other serious pregnancy
complications. Quitting smoking greatly reduces a person’s risk of developing the
diseases mentioned and can limit adverse health effects on a developing child.
Exposure to secondhand smoke, or environmental tobacco smoke (ETS), significantly
increases the risk of lung cancer and heart disease in nonsmokers, as well as several
respiratory illnesses in young children.
Cigarette smoke contains about 4,000 chemical agents, including more than 60
carcinogens. In addition, many of these substances, such as carbon monoxide, tar,
arsenic, and lead, are poisonous and toxic to the human body. Nicotine is a drug that
is naturally present in the tobacco plant and is primarily responsible for a person’s
addiction to tobacco products, including cigarettes. During smoking, nicotine is absorbed
quickly into the bloodstream and travels to the brain in a matter of seconds. Nicotine
causes addiction to cigarettes and other tobacco products that is similar to the addiction
produced by using heroin and cocaine.
People who use spit tobacco and other types of smokeless tobacco greatly increase
their risk of cancers, including those of the pharynx (throat). Other effects of spit tobacco
use include chronic bad breath, stained teeth and fillings, gum disease, tooth decay,
tooth loss, tooth abrasion, and loss of bone in the jaw. Users may also have problems
with high blood pressure and may be at increased risk for heart disease.
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XIV. LEGAL SANCTIONS
UNDER FEDERAL, STATE,
AND LOCAL LAWS
Violations of local, state, and federal laws that govern the manufacture, distribution,
dispensation, possession, and use of controlled substances can subject individuals to
fines up to $250,000 and jail terms of as much as 20 years.
A. State Penalties and Sanctions Relating to Alcoholic Beverages and Controlled Substances
Individuals age 21 and older who serve alcoholic beverages to individuals under the age
of 21 and individuals who make misrepresentations of age to induce the sale of alcoholic
beverages, are subject to fines of up to $2,500 under Maryland state law. See Maryland
Annotated Code, Criminal Law, Title 10.
Conviction by a Maryland court of driving while intoxicated or under the influence of an
illegally used dangerous controlled substance will result in the automatic revocation of
the guilty person’s driver’s license, plus a possible fine and imprisonment. In all cases,
exact legal sanctions depend on the circumstances of the criminal act(s) and the substances
involved. See Maryland Annotated Code, Transportation, Sections 16-205; 27-101.
A person may not drink any alcoholic beverage while on public property unless authorized
by a governmental entity that has jurisdiction over the property, or the mall, adjacent
parking area, or other outside area of a privately owned retail establishment, such as
a shopping center, or in any parked vehicle located on any of these places, unless
authorized by the owner of the establishment. Maryland Annotated Code, Article 2B,
Section 19-202.
A person may not possess any open container of alcoholic beverage while on the mall,
adjacent parking area, or other outside area of a privately owned retail establishment,
such as a shopping center, or in any parked vehicle located on any of these places,
unless authorized by the owner of the establishment. Maryland Annotated Code,
Article 2B, Section 19-301.
A person may not possess or administer to another a controlled dangerous substance
or manufacture, distribute, or dispense a controlled dangerous substance. Maryland
Annotated Code, Criminal Law, Title 5, Subtitle 6 (See Maryland Annotated Code,
Criminal Law, Title 5, Subtitle 4, for a list of controlled dangerous substances).
Depending on the substance, an offender is subject to imprisonment up to 10 years
and/or a fine up to $100,000. Repeat offense may result in harsher penalties.
Maryland Annotated Code, Criminal Law, Title 5, Subtitle 6.
B. Federal Sanctions Relating to Illegal Possession of a Controlled Substance 1
1. Criminal Penalties
• First conviction—up to one year prison term, $1,000–$100,000 fine
• Second conviction—minimum 15 days prison term, maximum two years prison
term, $2,500–$250,000 fine
• Third+ conviction—minimum 90 days prison term, maximum three years
prison term, $5,000–$250,000 fine
2. Separate Criminal Penalties for Crack Cocaine
Minimum five years prison term, maximum 20 years prison term, $1,000–$250,000
fine if:
• First conviction and over 5 gm possessed, or
• Second conviction and over 3 gm possessed, or
• Third + conviction and over 1 gm possessed
3. Forfeiture of Property
Vehicles, boats, aircraft, or other conveyances used to transport or conceal a
1. Penalties for distribution of controlled substances are described in part C.
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controlled substance may be seized and forfeited. Any personal or real property
used to possess or facilitate possession of a controlled substance may be forfeited,
where the offense is punishable by more than one year minimum prison term.
4. Civil Fine of up to $10,000
5. Loss of Federal Benefits
Federal benefits such as student loans, grants, contracts, and professional and
commercial licenses may be denied for up to one year for first offense, and up to
five years for second and subsequent offenses. Certain other federal licenses and
benefits such as pilot licenses, public housing tenancy, etc., may be denied at
the discretion of the applicable federal agency.
In addition, individuals studying and living in another country are subject to the
laws of that country regulating the use of controlled substances.
C. Federal Legal Sanctions Relating to Illegal Trafficking in Controlled Substances.
See chart on next page.
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Source: http://www.usdoj.gov/dea/agency/penalties.htm
FEDERAL TRAFFICKING PENALTIES
DRUG/SCHEDULE QUANTITY PENALTIES QUANTITY PENALTIES
Cocaine
(Schedule II)
Cocaine Base
(Schedule II)
Fentanyl 2
(Schedule II)
Fentanyl Analog 3
(Schedule I)
Heroin
(Schedule I)
LSD (Schedule I)
Methamphetamine
(Schedule II)
PCP (Schedule II)
500–4999 g
mixture
5–49 g
mixture
40–399 g
mixture
10–99 g
mixture
100–999 g
mixture
1–9 g
mixture
5–49 g pure
or 50 - 499 g
mixture
10–99 g pure
or 100 - 999 g
mixture
First Offense
Not fewer than 5 years,
and not more than 40
years. If death or serious
injury, not fewer than
20 years or more than
life imprisonment. Fine
of not more than $2 million
if an individual, $5 million
if not an individual.
Second Offense
Not fewer than 10 years,
and not more than life
imprisonment. If death
or serious injury, life
imprisonment. Fine of
not more than $4 million
if an individual, $10 million
if not an individual.
DRUG/SCHEDULE QUANTITY PENALTIES
Other Schedule
I & II drugs
(and any drug product
containing Gamma
Hydroxybutyric Acid) 4 Any amount First Offense
Flunitrazepam 5
(Schedule IV)
Other Schedule III
drugs
Flunitrazepam
(Schedule IV)
All other Schedule IV
drugs
Flunitrazepam
(Schedule IV)
1 g or more
Any amount
30–999 mg
Any amount
Less than 30 mg
5 kg or more
mixture
50 g or more
mixture
400 g or more
mixture
100 g or more
mixture
1 kg or more
mixture
10 g or more
mixture
50 g or more pure
or 500 g or more
mixture
100 g or more pure
or 1 kg or more
mixture
First Offense
Not less than 10 years,
and not more than life
imprisonment. If death
or serious injury, not less
than 20 years or more
than life imprisonment.
Fine of not more than $4
million if an individual, $10
million if not an individual.
Second Offense
Not less than 20 years,
and not more than life.
If death or serious injury,
life imprisonment. Fine
of not more than $8
million if an individual,
$20 million if not an
individual.
2 or More Prior Offenses
Life imprisonment.
Not more that 20 years. If death or serious injury, not less than 20 years,
or more than life imprisonment. Fine of $1 million if an individual,
$5 million if not an individual.
Second Offense
Not more than 30 years. If death or serious injury, not less than life imprisonment.
Fine of $2 million if an individual, $10 million if not an individual.
First Offense
Not more than 5 years. Fine of not more than $250,000 if an individual,
$1 million if not an individual.
Second Offense
Not more 10 years. Fine of not more than $500,000 if an individual,
$2 million if not an individual
First Offense
Not more than 3 years. Fine of not more than $250,000 if an individual,
$1 million if not an individual.
Second Offense
Not more than 6 years. Fine of not more than $500,000 if an individual,
$2 million if not an individual.
All Schedule V drugs Any amount First Offense
Not more than 1 year. Fine of not more than $100,000 if an individual,
$250,000 if not an individual.
Second Offense
Not more than 2 years. Fine of not more than $200,000 if an individual,
$500,000 if not an individual.
4. Gamma Hydroxybutyric Acid has street names of Liquid Ecstasy, Scoop, Easy Lay,
Georgia Home Boy, Grievous Bodily Harm, Liquid X, and Goop. It is associated
with sexual assaults.
2. . Fentanyl is a synthetic opiate analgesic similar to but more potent than morphine.
In its prescription form, fentanyl is known as Actiq, Duragesic, and Sublimaze.
5. Flunitrazepam is also known as Rohypnol. Street names include R-2, Mexican
Valium, rophies, roofies, and circles. It is associated with sexual assaults.
3. Fentanyl analogs are pharmacologically similar to heroin and morphine. Street names
for the drug include Apache, China girl, China white, dance fever, friend, goodfella,
jackpot, murder 8, TNT, as well as Tango and Cash.
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FEDERAL TRAFFICKING PENALTIES—MARIJUANACONTIN-
UED FROM PAGE 172
DRUG/SCHEDULE QUANTITY FIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSE
Marijuana
1,000 kg or more mixture
or 1,000 or more plants
• Not less than 10 years,
not more than life
imprisonment
• If death or serious injury,
not less than 20 years,
not fewer than life
imprisonment
• Fine of not more than
$4 million if an individual,
$10 million if not an
individual
• Not fewer than 20 years,
not more than life
imprisonment
• If death or serious
injury, mandatory life
imprisonment
• Fine of not more than
$8 million if an individual,
$20 million if not an
individual
Marijuana
100 kg–999 kg mixture
or 100–999 plants
• Not fewer than 5 years,
not more than 40 years
• If death or serious injury,
not fewer than 20 years,
not more than life
imprisonment
• Fine of not more than
$2 million if an individual,
$5 million if not an
individual
• Not fewer than 10 years,
not more than life
imprisonment
• If death or serious injury,
mandatory life
• Fine of not more than
$4 million if an individual,
$10 million if not an
individual
Marijuana
more than 10 kg hashish;
50–99 kg mixture
more than 1 kg of hashish oil;
50–99 plants
• Not more than 20 years
• If death or serious injury,
not fewer than 20 years,
not more than life
imprisonment
• Fine of $1 million if an
individual, $5 million if
not an individual
• Not more than 30 years
• If death or serious
injury, mandatory life
imprisonment
• Fine of $2 million if an
individual, $10 million
if not an individual
Marijuana
1–49 plants;
less than 50 kg
mixture
• Not more than 5 years
• Fine of not more than
$250,000 if an individual,
$1 million if not an
individual
• Not more than 10 years
• Fine of $500,000 if an
individual, $2 million if
not an individual
Hashish
10 kg or less
Hashish Oil
1 kg or less
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COMMONLY ABUSED DRUGS
SUBSTANCES:
CATEGORY AND NAME
Hashish
EXAMPLES OF COMMERCIAL /
STREET NAMES
CANNABINOIDS
boom, chronic, gangster, hash,
hash oil, hemp
DEA SCHEDULE*/
HOW ADMINISTERED**
I / swallowed, smoked
Marijuana
blunt, dope, ganja, grass, herb, joints,
Mary Jane, pot, reefer, sinsemilla,
skunk, weed
I / swallowed, smoked
Barbituates
DEPRESSANTS
Amytal, Nembutal, Seconal, Phenobarbital
/ barbs, reds, red birds, phennies, tooies,
yellows, yellow jackets
II, III, V / injected, swallowed
Benzodiazepines (other
than flunitrazepam)
Ativan, Halcion, Librium, Valium, Xanax /
candy, downers, sleeping
pills, tranks
IV / swallowed, injected
Flunitrazepam***
Rohypnol / forget-me pill,
Mexican Valium, R2, Roche, roofies, roofinol,
rope, rophies
IV / swallowed, snorted
GHB*** gamma-hydroxybutyrate / G,
Georgia home boy, grievous
bodily harm, liquid ecstasy
I / swallowed
Methaqualone
Quaalude, Sopor, Parest / ludes, mandrex,
quad, quay
I / injected, swallowed
DISSOCIATIVE ANESTHETICS
Ketamine Ketalar SV / cat Valiums, K,
Special K, vitamin K
III / injected, snorted, smoked
PCP and analogs
phencyclidine / angel dust, boat,
hog, love boat, peace pill
I, II / injected, swallowed,
smoked
HALLUCINOGENS
LSD
lysergic acid diethylamide / acid, blotter,
boomers, cubes,
microdot, yellow sunshines
I / swallowed, absorbed through mouth tissues
Mescaline buttons, cactus, mesc, peyote I / swallowed, smoked
Psilocybin
magic mushroom, purple
passion, shrooms
I / swallowed
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COMMONLY ABUSED DRUGS
Continued from previous page
SUBSTANCES:
CATEGORY AND NAME
EXAMPLES OF COMMERCIAL /
STREET NAMES
DEA SCHEDULE* /
HOW ADMINISTERED**
Codeine
OPLOIDS AND MORPHINE DERIVATES
Empirin with Codeine, Fiorinal with
Codeine, Robitussin A-C, Tylenol with
Codeine / Captain Cody, schoolboy (with
glutethimide), doors & fours, loads,
pancakes and syrup
II, III, IV, V / injected, swallowed
Fentanyl and Fentanyl analogs
Actiq, Duragesic, Sublimaze / Apache,
China girl, China white, dance fever,
friend, goodfella, jackpot, murder 8,
TNT, Tango and Cash
I, II / injected, smoked, snorted
Heroin
diacetyl-morphine / brown sugar, dope,
H, horse, junk, skag, skunk, smack,
white horse
I / injected, smoked, snorted
Morphine
Roxanol, Duramorph / M, Miss Emma,
monkey, white stuff
II, III / injected, swallowed,
smoked
Opium
laudanum, paregoric / big O, black stuff,
block, gum, hop
II, III, V / swallowed, smoked
Oxycodone HCL Oxycontin / Oxy, O.C., killer II / swallowed, snorted, injected
Hydrocodone bitartrate, acetaminophen
Vicodin / vike, Watson-387
II / swallowed
Amphetamine
STIMULANTS
Biphetamine, Dexedrine / bennies,
black beauties, crosses, hearts,
LA turnaround, speed, truck drivers,
uppers
II / injected, swallowed, smoked, snorted
Cocaine Cocaine hydrochloride / blow, bump, C,
candy, Charlie, coke, crack, flake, rock,
snow, toot
II / injected, smoked, snorted
MDMA (methylenedioxy-methamphetamine)
Adam, clarity, ecstasy, Eve, lover's speed,
peace, STP, X, XTC
I / swallowed
Methamphetamine
Desoxyn / chalk, crank, crystal, fire, glass,
go fast, ice, meth, speed
II / injected, swallowed, smoked, snorted
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COMMONLY ABUSED DRUGS
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SUBSTANCES:
CATEGORY AND NAME
EXAMPLES OF COMMERCIAL /
STREET NAMES
DEA SCHEDULE*/
HOW ADMINISTERED**
Methylphenidate
(safe and effective for
treatment of ADHD)
Ritalin / JIF, MPH, R-ball, Skippy,
the smart drug, vitamin R
II / injected, swallowed, snorted
Nicotine
cigarettes, cigars, smokeless tobacco,
snuff, spit tobacco, bidis, chew
not scheduled / smoked, snorted,
taken in snuff and spit tobacco
OTHER COMPOUNDS
Anabolic steroids
Anadrol, Oxandrin, Durabolin, Depo-
Testosterone, Equipoise / roids, juice
III / injected, swallowed, applied
to skin
Dextromethorphan (DXM) Found in some cough and cold medications /
Robotripping, Robo,
Triple C not scheduled / swallowed
Inhalants
Solvents (paint thinners, gasoline, glues),
gases (butane, propane, aerosol propellants,
nitrous oxide), nitrites (isoamyl, isobutyl,
cyclohexyl) / laughing gas, poppers,
snappers, whippets
not scheduled / inhaled through nose
or mouth
* Schedule I and II drugs have a high potential for abuse. They require greater storage security and have a quota on manufacturing,
among other restrictions. Schedule I drugs are available for research only and have no approved medical use. Schedule II drugs are
available only by prescription (unrefillable) and require a form for ordering. Schedule III and IV drugs are available by prescription,
may have five refills in six months, and may be ordered orally. Some Schedule V drugs are available over the counter.
** Taking drugs by injection can increase the risk of infection through needle contamination with staphylococci, HIV, hepatitis, and
other organisms.
*** Associated with sexual assaults.
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VETERANS
Goucher College is authorized to provide for the education of qualified veterans and, when
eligible, the spouses and children of deceased or disabled veterans under the provisions
of the various federal laws pertaining to veterans’ educational benefits. Students eligible
for veterans’ benefits must apply for admission, pay their bills, and register in the same
manner as non-veteran students. Reimbursement is made by the Department of Veterans
Affairs. To receive benefits, students must qualify for benefits and must comply with the
rules that have been established by the Department of Veterans Affairs and the policies in
effect at Goucher.
Students receiving benefits must pursue a program of courses that leads to the exact
educational objective listed on the student’s VA Enrollment Form. Continuation of VA
payments is contingent upon the student’s meeting the college’s academic standards
for all students. The student must also meet any standards of progress that may be
established by VA regulations.
Further information and enrollment forms may be obtained from Goucher’s Office of
Student Administrative Services.
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USE OF GOUCHER’S NAME AND TRADEMARKS
It is the policy of Goucher College to protect the college’s name, seal, and various trademarks
and service marks (hereinafter collectively referred to as marks) from unauthorized use
and to permit use of the same only under circumstances benefiting the college, its students
and personnel, or its educational mission.
The purpose of this policy is to ensure that the college retains the benefit and control of
its name, seal, service marks, and trademarks and that no external use is made of them
without the express approval and consent of the college. This policy includes those marks
that are in use and those marks that may be adopted in the future.
1. This policy shall be administered by the vice president for communications and
the vice president for finance.
2. A manufacturer or business producing any products or providing any service bearing
or containing the college’s name, seal, or marks must, before such use, enter into a
licensing agreement with the college or the authorized licensing agent for permission
to use such mark.
3. No use of the college’s name, seal, or marks shall be authorized without a licensing
agreement, except for products manufactured by the college or products used in the
course of official college business (e.g., stationery).
4. No college department, employee, or student shall offer for sale any product bearing
or containing the name, seal, or mark of the college unless a licensing agreement with
the manufacturer is in effect, except products manufactured by the college
or products used in the course of official college business.
5. Each licensing agreement shall provide for either a reasonable royalty to be paid to the
college or other consideration as deemed appropriate by the college in exchange for
the use of the college’s marks.
6. The vice president for communications and the vice president for finance may determine
that it is in the best interest of the college to waive the requirement of the licensing
agreement or the reasonable royalty under specific circumstances. Any such waiver
must be in writing and signed by either the vice president for communications or the
vice president for finance.
7. No student or employee shall use the name or any marks of Goucher College in
any promotional materials for a private business venture operated by the student or
employee (including using the name Goucher College in the address of the business
venture) unless authorized in writing by the vice president for communications or the
vice president for finance.
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