Student Handbook - University of Mary

2011/2012UNIVERSITY OF MARYStudent Handbook

Message To StudentsDear U-Mary Student:Whether you are a new or a returning student it is a pleasure to welcome you to the University of Mary. I often tell people thatI have the best job at the university. Not only do I get to work with some of the best and most dedicated faculty and staff anywhere,I am also richly blessed to be able to serve and get to know so many great students! In my time working with students ithas been profoundly fulfilling to have the opportunity to talk, one-on-one, with hundreds of students. Some of our conversationshave been about the uncertainty that many students experience with the process of discerning their life and career goals. Otherstudents have talked to me about family concerns, roommate issues, or financial problems. Still others shared with me theirideas for how policies or services at the university could or should be improved. It is always an honor to be invited to listen.Through my experiences with students, I have learned that listening is perhaps the most important things we can do for oneanother. Listening, much more so than anything we say, helps people find answers to life’s questions. Finding answers to life’squestions is what education is really about. At the University of Mary, because we are Christian, Catholic and Benedictine, studentshave the opportunity to ask life’s questions at their deepest and most profound level. “What is God calling me to do withmy life?” is perhaps the most common question asked by our students.If you are asking this question, I recommend that you do two things. First, listen. Listen for God to speak because he has a planfor you. St. Benedict tells us that listening for God’s response is a joyful experience when he asks, “What is more delightfulthan this voice of the Lord calling to us?” (Rule of Benedict, Prologue 19). So, spend a little time each day, listening to God.You can do this by praying, going to church, doing something for others, taking a walk, taking time to be quiet, or readingscripture. Ask yourself each day, “What does God want me to do with my life?”Second, talk to someone who is a good listener. This might be your parents or grandparents, an aunt or uncle, a sibling, ateacher, residence director or trusted friend. When you sit down and “think out-loud” with someone who truly listens, thisperson just may hear something in what you say that you never realized.I don’t know what God has planned for each of you, but I can tell you the University of Mary absolutely believes that eachstudent is being called by God to be a leader. Each student’s call to leadership is unique. Most will probably be called to leadas parents. Many will be called to lead in their community by helping someone in need or by addressing some instance ofinjustice. Perhaps God is already calling you to be a leader in your circle of friends or in the residence hall. How will youprepare yourself to respond to God’s call? One of the best ways to develop leadership skills is through service and involvement.There are many opportunities available for U-Mary students to serve and get involved. Here are just a few:• Join the Campus Ministry Team or serve as a volunteer to assist with liturgies, ecumenical activities or social events• Contact the Student Volunteer Program to learn about where volunteers are needed on campus and in the communitywhether at a nursing home, school, food pantry, homeless shelter, etc.• Become a Resident Assistant (RA) or volunteer to help organize activities in your residence hall• Join the Health PRO Team• Serve on the Marauders Activities Committee (MAC)• Volunteer to help plan Intramurals and Fitness activities• Volunteer to serve on the Community Standards Committee• Volunteer to fill an empty seat on the Student Senate or run for a spot in the next election• Volunteer to serve on the Homecoming and Family Weekend Committee• Participate in band, choir, theater, forensics, athletics or intramurals• Volunteer to serve on the staff of the student newspaper, Summit• Join at least one student organization and volunteer to run for office or serve on a committeeShould you have questions or need assistance of any kind, please contact me at the Student Development Office located inRoom 1209 of the Benedictine Center for Servant Leadership (355-8265) or email me at seaworth@umary.edu. It would bemy honor to be able to listen!Have a great year!Timothy B. Seaworth, Ph.D.Vice President for Student Development

Table of ContentsAbout the Student Handbook...................................1Description.........................................................1Other Sources of Official Informationfor Students.....................................................1Authority of the President of the University.........1Disclaimer..........................................................1Student Responsibility for theStudent Handbook..........................................2Student Handbook Availability............................2Revisions to the Student Handbook.....................2About the University................................................3History................................................................3Mission and Identity............................................3Goals..................................................................4Vision Statement.................................................5Official University Notifications of Students.............6Description.........................................................6Students with Need for Disability-RelatedAccommodations are Responsible toApply at the Student AccessibilityServices Office................................................6Responsibility for Medical Expenses....................6Responsibility for Expenses Incurred Dueto Theft, Loss, and Vandalism...........................6Community Standards for Students...........................7Standard 1: Students are Responsible to theUniversity for their Conduct............................7Standard 2: Students are Responsible to theUniversity to be Law Abiding..........................7Standard 3: Students are Responsible toComply with Mcard Policies...........................9Standard 4: Students are Responsible toProvide the University with CurrentContact Information........................................9Standard 5: Students are Responsiblefor Guests........................................................9Standard 6: Students are Responsible toComply with the University of MaryTobacco Free Policy.........................................9Standard 7: Students are Responsible toCooperate with University Officials.................9Standard 8: Students are Responsible to Complywith the University’s Alcohol Policy...............10Standard 9: Students are Responsible toComply with the University’s SubstanceAbuse Policies...............................................11Standard 10: Students are Responsible toComply with the University’sPolicies on Weapons, Ammunition,Explosive Devices and Fireworks...................12Standard 11: Students are Responsible toComply with the University’s PoliciesRegarding Hazardous Materials.....................12Standard 12: Students are Responsible toComply with All University Fire SafetyRegulations (Fire Alarms, Fire Extinguishers,Candles, Incense, and Sweet Grass)..............13Standard 13: First and Second-Year StudentsAre Responsible to Live On-Campus ............13Standard 14: Students are Responsible toComply with Residence Life Policies.............14Standard 15: Students are Responsible tobe Good Stewards University Propertyand Facilities.................................................24Standard 16: Students are Responsible to beGood Ambassadors of the University of MaryWhen Supporting Marauders Athletic Teamsand Other Events...........................................25Standard 17: Students are Responsible toRefrain from Sponsoring and/or Participatingin Non-Sanctioned Activities.........................26Standard 18: Students are Responsible toComply with the University’s Policyon Gambling.................................................26Standard 19: Students are Responsible toRespect All Persons........................................26Standard 20: Students are Responsible toRespect the Property of Others......................26Standard 21: Students are Responsible toRefrain from Violent Behavior........................27Standard 22: Students are Responsible toRefrain from Disrupting the LegitimateActivities of Others........................................27Standard 23: Students are Responsible toto Cooperate with the University’s Policieson Searches of Lockers, Vehicles andPersonal Property..........................................27Standard 24: Students are Responsible toRespect the Authority of the Director ofStudent Life with Regard to StudentConduct Actions............................................28General University Policies....................................29The University of Mary’s Process to Respondto Student Behavioral Concerns..............................31University of Mary BehavioralConcerns Policy............................................31Assessment and Care Team (ACT)......................31How to Report a Concern AboutStudent Behavior...........................................31How ACT Will Respond to aReported Concern.........................................31

Outcomes.........................................................32Appeal Process.................................................32Records and Privacy..........................................33ACT’s Relationship with theCritical Incident Response Team (CIRT).........33ACT’s Relationship with theStudent Conduct System................................33Student Conduct Process.........................................34.The Student Conduct Philosophy at theUniversity of Mary.........................................34Differences Between the Student ConductProcess and the Legal System........................34Application of the Student Conduct System......35Presidential Authority in Regard to StudentConduct........................................................35Student Eligibility to Participate inExtra-Curricular Activities..............................35Student Conduct Records..................................35Reporting Student Misconduct at theUniversity of Mary.........................................36Investigation of Alleged Student Misconduct.....36Student Conduct that is Criminal in Natureor Investigated/Prosecuted by LawEnforcement Authorities................................37Determinations in Matters InvolvingMisconduct...................................................37Appeal to the Community StandardsCommittee....................................................37University of Mary Conduct Levels...................40Sanctions..........................................................43Emergency Suspension......................................44Final Appeal in Cases of Expulsion....................44Student Grievances and Appeals............................45Grievances Involving Sexual Misconduct..........45Grievances Involving Discrimination orHarassment...................................................45Grievances Involving Hazing............................45Grievances Involving Grades or OtherAcademic Issues............................................45Grievances Regarding Financial Assistance.......45Grievances Involving Parking andTraffic Citation...............................................45Grievances Involving Student Conduct Cases....45Appeals Regarding Student Conduct Cases.......45Other Student Grievances.................................45University Governance...........................................46Student Services.....................................................47.Academic Advising...........................................47Advising and Mentoring Center.........................47Campus Ministry...............................................47Career and Testing Services...............................47Chick’s Place.....................................................47Convocations....................................................47Counseling Services..........................................47Emerging Leaders Academy..............................48Learning Skills Center.......................................48Mail Services.....................................................48Orientation.......................................................48.Student Accessibility Services............................48Student Health Clinic........................................49Student Support Services...................................50Student Volunteer Program................................50.University Bookstore.........................................50Welder Library..................................................50Student Organizations............................................51.Circle K.............................................................51.Collegians for Life.............................................51Environmental Coalition of Students (ECOS).....51Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA)...............51.International Association of BusinessCommunicators.............................................52.International Club.............................................52Knights of Virtue................................................52Lions Club.........................................................52Marauders on Business (MOB)..........................52Math/Science Association (MSA).......................52Music Education (CMENC)................................52Nursing Students Association (NSA)..................52Optimist Club...................................................52PACS.................................................................53Pi Theta Epsilon (Beta Pi Chapter)................53Pre-Dental Club................................................53Pre-Law Club....................................................53Respiratory Care Club.......................................53Spanish Club.....................................................53SPURS...............................................................53Student Equity Club (S.E.C.)..............................53Student North Dakota Education Association(SNDEA)........................................................53Student Occupational Therapy Association(SOTA)...........................................................53.Student Physical Therapy Association................54.Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE).......................54Students Today Leaders Forever (STLF)..............54University of Mary Athletic TrainingStudent Association.......................................54University of Mary College Republicans...........54University of Mary Physical Health Education,Recreation and Dance (UMPHERD)..............54University of Mary Young Democrats................54Vera Forma........................................................54Student Activities....................................................55Contact Information..........................................55Calendar of Events............................................55Policies.............................................................55Event Planning Policy........................................55

2to make any change, revision or amendment to any part ofthe Student Handbook deemed necessary or desirable atany time and without prior notice. The University of MaryStudent Handbook and the information contained herein ispublished solely for the convenience of students and, to theextent permissible by law the university expressly disclaimsany liability which may otherwise be incurred.Student Responsibility forthe Student HandbookUpon enrollment and for so long as he/she is enrolled,each University of Mary student is responsible to access acurrent copy of the university’s student handbook, becomefamiliar with its contents and comply with all policies,rules, regulations and procedures therein. Students who failto comply with the information contained in the StudentHandbook are subject to student conduct action. Ignoranceof information in the Student Handbook is not an acceptabledefense for violating policies.Student Handbook AvailabilityThe student handbook is available online from theUniversity of Mary’s web page where it may be found under“Student Life”. Printed copies of the Student Handbook areavailable upon request at the Student Development Officelocated in Room 1209 of the Benedictine Center for ServantLeadership. Students who need the Student Handbook inan alternative format because of a disability are responsibleto register with the Office of Student Accessibility Serviceslocated in the Benedictine Center for Servant Leadership(701-355-8264).Revisions to the Student HandbookThe University of Mary reserves the right to revise itsstudent handbook making changes or new policies effectiveat any time. However, in order to provide opportunityfor student involvement and that of other members of theuniversity community, the handbook is normally updatedand revised each summer with changes becoming effectiveat the start of a new academic year.Students, parents, faculty, staff and administrators, as wellas the various governance bodies at the university (i.e. theUniversity Senate, Student Development Council, AcademicAffairs Council, Student Senate) are invited to submitsuggestions and proposals to be included in a new editionof the Student Handbook to the vice president for studentdevelopment for consideration. It is the responsibility of thevice president for student development to review suggestedchanges and revisions to the student handbook and consultas is appropriate with other university officials to determineif they should be adopted and if so, how they should beworded in the handbook. He/she will submit a final draft ofall revisions and changes to the president for final approval.There shall be no restriction on the president of theuniversity to make an amendment or revision to the StudentHandbook nor is there any restriction regarding the datewhen the president may stipulate when an amendment maytake effect.

4As He humbly washed the feet of His disciples on thenight before He died, so we seek to serve one another. Weare faithfully Christian.We are joyfully Catholic.As a Catholic university, we joyfully draw our life fromthe heart of the Church, identifying with the ancient traditionwhich gave rise to the first universities in medievalEurope. This Catholic intellectual tradition proposes anintegrated spiritual and philosophical approach to themost enduring questions of human life. Thus we seek toadvance the vital dialogue between faith and reason, whileacknowledging the proper autonomy of the arts, sciences,and professions. A university is a place for the freeexchange of ideas, and so we warmly welcome studentsand faculty of many faiths and convictions. At the sametime, our common discourse ever takes place in a spirit ofauthentic respect for Catholic teaching and practice. Weacknowledge the Catholic faith as a path to moral integrityand personal holiness. We are joyfully Catholic.We are gratefully Benedictine.As a Benedictine university, we remember with gratitudethe Benedictine Sisters who came to Dakota Territory in1878, bringing ministries of teaching and healing. Thiscommunity of Sisters would become our founders andsponsors and, through them, we share in the 1500-year-oldheritage of the Benedictines. Inspired by lives of prayer,community, and service, Saint Benedict and his spiritualfollowers through the ages have been a stable source oftremendous good in the world: renewing the Church,preserving learning, cultivating wisdom, modelinghumane virtues of balance and generosity. The life of ourSisters shapes our life. We are gratefully Benedictine.The University of Mary,America’s Leadership University:Faithfully ChristianJoyfully CatholicGratefully BenedictineApproved by the Board of Trustees, 3 December 2010Aware of its close historical ties with the immediatecommunity, the University of Mary seeks to enhance thequality of life of the community. The university encourageseach person to participate in his or her religious,social, educational, and political communities. Furthermore,it promotes a setting of freedom and initiative inwhich each individual may develop those characteristicscritical to leadership formation, self-identity, and self-realization.That same community setting makes the University ofMary open to change. Through its continued search forinnovative and experimental approaches to learning, theuniversity seeks personalized and relevant education forall students including those with special needs, whetherthese be economic, social, cultural, racial, religious, orpersonal. All students are encouraged to seek the truth, tosee themselves as whole and unique individuals responsibleto God, and to become leaders in the service of truth.As America’s Leadership University, the universityprovides an environment in which each student participatesin those experiences essential to becoming a leader.Each student’s responsibility for the progress of society isthe development of individual leadership qualities—selfdirection,self-initiative, and self-actualization—to become adecision maker, problem solver, and change agent to others.University GoalsTo serve the religious needsThe University of Mary offers:• Formation in a Christian community with a fullliturgical life on campus• Experiences that foster religious and humanisticvalues, both in and out of the classroom, particularlythose Benedictine values of community, hospitality,respect for others, prayer, service, and moderation• Activities that encourage individuals and groups tovolunteer service to the community• Opportunities to build the body of Christ throughgrowth in intellectual, religious, and moral understanding• A setting for collegial exchange and supportbetween the communities of Annunciation Monasteryand the University of MaryTo serve the academic needsThe University of Mary offers its students preparationin a core curriculum covering the following areas:• Spirituality and Ethics• Global Stewardship• Critical Thinking• CommunicationFor a student to acquire proficiency in these areas,continual assessment of learning in an atmosphere ofopenness and free inquiry is promoted. This atmospheresupports the university’s commitment to develop thewhole person. It enables each person, through both curricularand co-curricular opportunities, to explore the truthin its multiple facets. It recognizes the richness and diversitythat come from intellectual inquiry and exploration.Respectful of each person regardless of status or age,the University of Mary not only accepts, but activelyencourages:• Students from diverse social, economic, cultural,and religious backgrounds• Students whose background requires moreindividualized teaching and/or counseling

6Official University Notifications of StudentsDescriptionThis section of the Student Handbook contains variousofficial university notifications that apply to students. Allenrolled students are responsible to be familiar with thesenotices and are advised to take the appropriate action asadvised in the notices.Students with Need for Disability-RelatedAccommodations are Responsible to Apply atthe Student Accessibility Services OfficeStudents with disabilities who have need ofaccommodations should apply to the Office of StudentAccessibility Services. Applications need not be inwriting; however, application forms are available fromthe Student Accessibility Services Office. As part ofthe application process, the student must also providedocumentation of their disability or diagnosis, whichshould also include a statement regarding functionallimitations for any accommodation requested. Alldocumentation must be current and must be providedby a qualified professional. Applications, documentation,and requests for accommodations should be submittedto the Director of Student Accessibility Services atleast 60 days prior to the date needed. Applicationsfor accommodations due to TEMPORARY disabilitiesresulting from unexpected accident, injury, illness,hospitalization, etc. should also be submitted to the sameoffice. For further information, please contact Sr. MadelynLouttit, OSB, Director of Student Accessibility Services inthe Benedictine Center for Student Leadership at(701) 355-8264 or mjlouttit@umary.edu.Responsibility for Medical ExpensesThe University of Mary is not responsible for medicalexpenses (including emergency medical services) incurredby students due to injury or illness while on campusor while attending/participating in University of Maryclasses or sponsored activities. It is the responsibility ofeach student to ensure that he/she has adequate insurancefor medical expenses.Responsibility for Expenses Incurred Due toTheft, Loss, and VandalismThe University of Mary is not responsible for loss ordamage to vehicles or personal property belonging tostudents for any reason including but not limited to theft,vandalism, water damage, or unauthorized use/misuse. Itis the responsibility of each student to ensure that he/shehas adequate insurance coverage for vehicles and personalproperty.

Community Standards for StudentsThis then is the good zeal which monks must fosterwith fervent love: They should each try to be the first toshow respect to the other (Rom 12:10) supporting withthe greatest patience one another’s weaknesses of bodyor behavior, and earnestly competing in obedience toone another.(Rule of Benedict, 72:3-6)Benedict’s teaching about “good zeal” serves as a fittingintroduction to this section describing the university’scommunity standards for students. The “good zeal” Benedictrefers to is an eagerness to act out of concern for thewell-being of the others who belong to your community.In the Benedictine tradition, an enthusiastic commitmentto the well-being of those with whom you live is part ofan intentional choice to imitate Christ. In the context of astudent community at a Benedictine university, individualstudents are called to foster this good zeal in the form ofconcern for the well-being of the students, faculty and staffwho make up the University of Mary community. In short,Benedict is telling each of us that it isn’t all about me. Asfollowers of Christ, it is about your roommate, suitemate,the student who lives down the hall or in the room aboveor below. It is about the people who make up your communityespecially those who are in need.This section of the Student Handbook describes the standardsfor student conduct that all students are expectedto abide by as a member of the University of Mary community.The standards have been specifically developed toreflect the university’s Christian, Catholic and Benedictineidentity and mission. As part of its mission, the universityhas integrated Catholic moral teachings into these standardsand policies as part of an intentional effort to helpstudents develop as morally responsible persons.It is the responsibility of each student enrolled at theuniversity to be familiar with these standards and all otheruniversity policies and to abide by them. Ignorance of acommunity standard or policy is not an acceptable defensefor not abiding by it.When a student violates a standard or policy, theuniversity’s conduct officers are responsible to interveneaccording to the university’s conduct processes. The goalof such intervention is to hold each student accountablefor his/her conduct; to require a student to take appropriatesteps to restore or reconcile damage he/she may havecaused by his/her conduct; and to provide the opportunityfor the student involved to learn to make better decisionsand choices in the future.The processes used by conduct officers and universityofficials are outlined elsewhere in this Student Handbook.The conduct levels indicated in parenthesis throughout theuniversity’s Community Standards are minimum conductstatus levels associated with specific violations. The university’sconduct officers have the authority to assign ahigher conduct level (which may be different from thoseindicated) when circumstances warrant.Standard 1: Students are Responsibleto the University for their ConductEach University of Mary student is responsible to theuniversity for his or her conduct whether on or off campus.It is the responsibility of each student, to act out respectfor the God-given dignity, welfare and safety of others; tocomply with the universities policies and regulations; andto be a good steward of the university’s name by acting ina responsible manner that is respectful of the university’sChristian, Catholic and Benedictine mission, values andphilosophy.1.1 Students who fail to conduct themselves in a mannerconsistent with Standard 1 by failure to demonstratean appropriate level of respect for the God-givendignity of others; those who endanger the welfareand safety of others; those who evidence a blatantdisregard for the policies and regulations of theuniversity; and those who conduct themselves in amanner contrary to the mission, values and philosophyof the university are subject to student conductaction up to expulsion. In cases where action is lessthan expulsion, the director of student life or anotherconduct officer shall have the authority to determinethe appropriate sanctions and student conduct levelappropriate to the circumstances.Standard 2: Students are Responsible tothe University to be Law AbidingEach University of Mary student is responsible to theuniversity to be law abiding at all times when off campusas well as when on the campus. Out of concern for thesafety of other members of the university communityand also acting out of its responsibility under its Christian,Catholic and Benedictine mission to facilitate themoral development of its students, the University ofMary reserves the right to take student conduct action asit deems appropriate up to expulsion with regard to anystudent who violates the law while enrolled as a studentat the university. The university also reserves the right totake student action as it deems appropriate with regardto any student who fails to report or otherwise withholdsinformation from the university about his/her criminalrecord as part of the application for admission process. TheUniversity of Mary encourages law enforcement agencieswith information about criminal conduct on the part ofa student to provide such information to the university’sdirector of student life. For purposes of this policy, “legalviolation” and “criminal history” include all criminaloffenses, including all alcohol and drug violations as wellas any order from a court to avoid contact with anotherperson. Non-criminal traffic offenses such as parkingtickets and speeding violations are not included.7

8Prospective Students: It is the responsibility of all prospectivestudents to make full disclosure of their completecriminal history at the time of application. The prospectivestudent who discloses a criminal history must also agree tosubmit to a background check as required by the university.All applicants are also responsible to inform the Officeof Admissions of any legal violations/criminal chargesthat occur prior to the time when an offer of admission isaccepted. Once an offer of admission has been accepted,the student is responsible to inform the director of studentlife (or in the case of a satellite campus, the senior administrativeofficer) of any legal violation/criminal conduct.2.1 Any prospective student who fails to comply withthis policy or any student who as a prospectivestudent failed to comply with this policy by notfully and accurately disclosing information aboutlegal violations/criminal charges as stipulated orby providing incomplete or false information shallbe subject to the following consequences as deemedappropriate:• The university reserves the right to rescind itsoffer of admission to the student.• The university reserves the right to take studentconduct action against the student to includeassignment of a student conduct level appropriateto the situation, suspension of privileges andother sanctions up to suspension or expulsionfrom the university.Enrolled Students: Once an applicant is offered admissionand enrolls as a student at the university, he/she isrequired to promptly inform the director of student life (onthe main campus) or the senior administrator at the appropriatedistance education service center (if applicable) ifhe/she is cited for, charged with, under investigation for,or arrested for or convicted of any criminal or legal violationoccurring on- or off-campus. “Any criminal or legalviolation” includes all criminal offenses and all alcohol anddrug law violations. Non-criminal traffic offenses such asparking tickets and speeding violations are not included.Student conduct action initiated by the university inresponse to any conduct that is also the subject of action bylaw enforcement authorities or the criminal courts is independentof any civil or criminal action and may proceedbefore, during or after any civil or criminal legal proceedings.The director of student life or the appropriate studentconduct officer has the authority to determine an appropriateconduct level for any legal violation that is addressed inthe student conduct process. Dismissal of civil or criminallegal proceedings does not obligate the University of Mary todismiss student conduct proceedings related to the allegedoffense.The university reserves the right to use information aboutlegal violations and criminal history to make decisionsabout the individual’s enrollment and student status at theuniversity to the extent permitted by law.2.2 Failure on the part of an enrolled student topromptly, fully and accurately provide informationto the director of student life (main campus) or theappropriate conduct officer (satellite campus) as wellas those that provide incomplete or false information,those who refusing to provide law enforcement orcourt documents as requested by the university shallbe subject to student conduct action up to suspensionor expulsion. This shall include all criminal offensesand all alcohol and drug law violations. The conductlevel and other sanctions that will apply will bedetermined by the student conduct officer accordingto the nature of the legal violation/criminal conductinvolved.2.3 Any legal or criminal violation by a student, whetherthe student is off or on the campus, is a violation ofthe Community Standards for Students. Any criminalor legal violation includes all criminal offenses andall alcohol and drug law violations (non-criminaltraffic offenses such as parking tickets and speedingviolations are not included). Violators are subjectto student conduct action at the university. In suchcases, the university will conduct its own investigationof the matter and will make a determination inthe matter independent of the determination madeby criminal justice authorities. This is the case evenif legal or criminal charges are reduced or dismissedby authorities. The student conduct level as wellas the sanctions that will apply will be determinedaccording to the nature of the legal violation/criminalconduct involved.Court Ordered Protection Orders: Each student isresponsible to promptly notify the director of student life(main campus) or the appropriate conduct officer (satellitecampus) of any instance in which the student has beenordered by a court to avoid contact with another member ofthe university community or any other person. Any legal orcriminal violation by a student on- or off-campus, is a violationof the Community Standards for Students. Violators aresubject to student conduct action at the university.2.4 A student ordered by a court to avoid contact withany other member of the university community(e.g. a court ordered violence protection order orrestraining order) may be subject to the university’semergency suspension policy for as long as the courtorder is in effect.Felony Charges: Because of the serious nature of felonyleveloffenses the University of Mary reserves the right totake appropriate action to protect members of the Universityof Mary community from students cited or charged with orconvicted of a felony-level criminal offense.2.5 A student cited or charged with a felony level legalviolation shall be subject to the university’s emergencysuspension policy until such time as the uni-

9versity makes a final determination in the matter. Insuch a case, the university reserves the right to waituntil all legal proceedings have been resolved beforecompleting its own investigation and coming to afinal determination in the matter.Standard 3: Students are Responsibleto Comply with Mcard PoliciesThe official University of Mary identification is the“Mcard.” Each student is responsible to obtain a Mcard andcarry it on their person at all times while on University ofMary property or at University of Mary sponsored activities.In the event a Mcard is lost or stolen, students are askedto immediately notify the proper university officials in theMcard office. The student will be held responsible for allcharges incurred on the card prior to notification. Studentsare also responsible for paying a replacement fee in theevent it is necessary to reissue a Mcard. The replacementfee applies regardless of whether or not the card was lost orstolen. The Mcard is good for the entire period you are affiliatedwith the University of Mary. Upon graduation, withdrawal,or termination; you are required to return the Mcardto Student Development Office or the Mcard office.3.1 Students are required to present their Mcard touniversity officials, authorized campus securityofficers and law enforcement officials whenrequested to do so. The university reserves the rightto deny a student admission to an event and/or torequire him/her to leave an event if the student isunable or unwilling to present his/her Mcard whenasked (Level 2).3.2 Individuals who refuse to identify themselvesor present false identification will be reported to lawenforcement authorities. If the individual is laterdetermined to be a student, that student is subject tostudent conduct action (Level 4).3.3 Students are prohibited from altering or tamperingwith Mcards in any way and/or manufacturing falseMcards (Level 4).3.4 Students are prohibited from allowing anotherperson to use his/her Mcard for any purpose(Level 3).3.5 Students are prohibited from being in possessionof another person’s Mcard and/or using anotherperson’s Mcard for any reason (Level 4).Standard 4: Students are Responsibleto Provide the University with CurrentContact InformationIt is necessary for the university to have a current addressand current phone number for each student. This informationenables the university to contact students promptlyin the event of an emergency and it provides for efficientmailings of official information to accurate addresses. Studentsare responsible to provide current and accurate localaddresses and phone numbers to the university registraralong with permanent addresses and phone numbers whenapplicable. The university assumes no responsibility formisdirected or undelivered mail when the student has notprovided accurate or current contact information.4.1 Students who fail to provide and those who provideinaccurate contact information are subject to studentconduct action (Level 1).Standard 5: Students are Responsiblefor GuestsHospitality is one of the six Benedictine values and in thatspirit, students are encouraged to invite friends and familyto visit and attend university events. Out of respect for theguests as well as other members of the community, it is theresponsibility of each host to inform guests of all appropriatepolicies and regulations.5.1 When a guest of a student violates universitypolicies, the university may be in the awkward positionof having to issue a warning to the guest forminor violations or it may be necessary to expel theguest if a major violation has occurred. The studenthost is subject to student conduct action for themisconduct of his or her guest(s) (Level 2).Standard 6: Students are Responsibleto Comply with the University of MaryTobacco Free PolicyEach University of Mary student is responsible to be familiarwith and abide by the university’s Tobacco Free Policywhich may be found in electronic form by clicking on the“General University Policies” link found on my.umary.edu.6.1 Students who use tobacco products in violationof the University of Mary Tobacco Free Policy aresubject to student conduct action (Level 2).Standard 7: Students are Responsible toCooperate with University OfficialsStudents are responsible to cooperate with university officialsand comply with all directives of university officialsand security personnel who issue the directives within thecontext of their official responsibilities. This includes cooperatingwith university officials and/or law enforcement officialswho conduct an investigation of possible violations ofthe Community Standards for Students or other universitypolicies and/or investigations related to possible violationsof the law.7.1 A student who refuses to or fails to comply withthe directive of a university official, universityauthorized security personnel or law enforcementofficial is subject to student conduct action (Level 3).7.2 A student who refuses to be interviewed as a partof a university investigation or one who provides

10false or misleading information or withholdsinformation during an investigation is subject tostudent conduct action (Level 3).Standard 8: Students are Responsible toComply with the University’s Alcohol PolicyAlcohol abuse among college students is a seriousproblem on American college campuses. Students whoabuse alcohol put themselves at risk for serious consequencessuch as alcohol poisoning, traffic accidents, sexualassault, academic failure, mood disorders and other healthand emotional problems. They also endanger the safety ofothers and are responsible for the majority of disruptiveincidents in residence halls and acts of vandalism that occuron college campuses.It is the policy of the University of Mary to promote theresponsible and legal use of alcohol. All students are responsibleto the university to comply with all applicable lawsthat regulate the possession, use and sale of alcohol whetherthe student is on or off campus. It is the goal of the Universityof Mary to respond to students who violate its alcoholpolicy with interventions designed to promote changetowards more mature and responsible decision-makingwith regard to alcohol use and to assist those who need it toaccess therapeutic assistance from qualified providers.Furthermore, as stated in Community Standard 2.3, anylegal or criminal violation by a student, on or off campus,is a violation of the Community Standards for Students.This includes violations where alcohol and/or drugs areinvolved. The university reserves the right to sanctionstudents for such violations independent from the decisionsof the court system. Furthermore, all students, regardless ofresidency or the location of where the violation took place,are held to this standard.8.1 Because of the large number of underage studentson campus, the University of Mary has adopted apolicy prohibiting all students, to include those whohave reached their 21 st birthday, from possessingand/or consuming alcohol on university propertyor at any university event sponsored for students.Guests of University of Mary students who possessor consume alcohol on University of Mary propertyor at a University of Mary sponsored event will berequired to leave. See Standard 8.6 for sanctionsassociated with a violation of this policy.8.2 University of Mary students to include those 21 orolder are prohibited from being in the presence ofalcohol on university property and/or University ofMary sponsored events for students. Guests of Universityof Mary students who are in the presence ofalcohol on University of Mary property or at a universitysponsored event will be required to leave.Being in the presence of alcohol is defined to meanbeing present at an event or in a vehicle wherealcohol is being consumed or where alcohol ispresent or being stored. This includes the instancewhere alcohol is found in your residence or vehicleeven if you are not present. In the event alcohol isfound in a university owned residence and it can’tbe determined who is responsible for the presence ofthe alcohol, all residents will be held equally responsible.In instances where there is a party on campuswhere alcohol is being consumed, the universitymakes no distinction between being in the presenceof alcohol (being present at the party) and eitherpossessing or consuming alcohol while at the party.All those present will be held equally responsible.See Standard 8.6 for sanctions associated with a violationof this policy.The exception to this policy would be those officialUniversity of Mary appreciation events wherealcohol is served to friends or benefactors of theuniversity.8.3 University of Mary students (including those whoare 21 are prohibited from being intoxicated on Universityof Mary property and/or at any University ofMary sponsored event. Guests of University of Marystudents who are intoxicated on University of Maryproperty or at a University of Mary sponsored eventwill be required to leave. See Standard 8.6 for sanctionsassociated with a violation of this policy.8.4 University of Mary students and their guests areprohibited from possessing or displaying alcoholcontainers and objects made to look like an alcoholcontainer (even if it does not contain alcohol) onUniversity of Mary property or at any University ofMary sponsored event. See Standard 8.6 for sanctionsassociated with a violation of this policy.8.5 Students who are arrested, cited, or charged forviolation(s) of the law pertaining to alcohol (i.e.minor in possession, minor in consumption, drivingwhile under the influence, etc.) subject themselves tostudent conduct action by the university in additionto any action taken by legal authorities. This is truewhether or not the violation(s) occurred on or offcampus and whether or not the authorities dismissthe citation(s) or charge(s). See Standard 8.6 for sanctionsassociated with a violation of this policy.8.6 The following sanctions apply for students foundresponsible for violating Standards 8.1-8.5:• Students found to be responsible for a firstviolation of Standards 8.1, 8.2, 8.3, 8.4 or 8.5are subject to a Level 2 conduct status (at theminimum), and will be required to complete analcohol education program within a specifiedtime limit and be required to perform communityservice as determined by the student conductofficer. The student’s parents or legal guardiansmay be notified of the violation (consistentwith the regulations stipulated in the FamilyEducational Rights and Privacy Act [FERPA]).The conduct officer has the discretion to requireadditional sanctions if circumstances warrant.

11Additional sanctions may include but are notlimited to counseling or a mandatory evaluationby a licensed addiction counselor who mustbe approved by the University of Mary studentcounselor. In the case of a mandated evaluation,the student will be required to provide writtenproof from the licensed addiction counselor to thedirector of student life that all recommendationsmade in the evaluation have been completed.Fees for all mandated evaluations, educationalprograms and/or counseling are the responsibilityof the student.• Students found responsible for a second or thirdviolation of Standards 8.1, 8.2, 8.3, 8.4, or 8.5are subject to a Level 3 conduct status (at theminimum), community service as determinedby the conduct officer and a mandatory alcoholevaluation by a licensed addiction counselorwho must be one who is on an approved listmaintained by the University of Mary studentcounselor. The student will be required toprovide written proof from the licensed addictioncounselor to the conduct officer that all recommendationsmade in the evaluation have beencompleted. Fees for the evaluation and any subsequenteducational programs and/or counselingare the responsibility of the student. The student’sparents or legal guardians may be notifiedof the violation (consistent with the regulationsstipulated in the Family Educational Rights andPrivacy Act [FERPA]). The conduct officer hasthe discretion to impose additional sanctions andrequirements as circumstances warrant.• Students responsible for four or more violationsof Standards 8.1, 8.2, 8.3, 8.4 or 8.5 aresubject to a Level 5 conduct status and mandatorycounseling or treatment as determined bythe University of Mary student counselor in consultationwith a licensed addiction counselor ofthe university’s choosing. All fees associated withany mandatory counseling or treatment shall bethe responsibility of the student. The student isalso subject to either suspension or expulsion.The student’s parents or legal guardians maybe notified of the violation (consistent with theregulations stipulated in the Family EducationalRights and Privacy Act [FERPA]). The conductofficer has the discretion to impose additionalsanctions and requirements as circumstanceswarrant.8.7 Students who have reached their 21 st birthday areprohibited from encouraging minors to consumeproducts containing alcohol on or off campus. Thisincludes a prohibition against furnishing alcoholto minors, hosting or sponsoring a social gatheringwhere minors consume alcohol and/or promoting orselling admission to an event where alcohol is servedto minors. The student’s parents or legal guardiansmay be notified of the violation (consistent with theregulations stipulated in the Family EducationalRights and Privacy Act [FERPA]) (Level 4).8.8 University of Mary students are prohibited frombinge drinking. Binge drinking is defined as drinkingfive or more servings of alcohol within a twentyfourhour period. Students who violate this policywill be required to undergo a mandatory alcoholevaluation by a licensed addiction counselor whomust be approved by the University of Mary studentcounselor. The student will be required to providewritten proof from the licensed addiction counselorto the conduct officer that all recommendationsmade in the evaluation have been completed. Feesfor the evaluation and any subsequent educationalprograms and/or counseling are the responsibilityof the student. The student’s parents or legal guardiansmay be notified of the violation (consistent withthe regulations stipulated in the Family EducationalRights and Privacy Act [FERPA]). The conduct officerhas the discretion to impose additional sanctions andrequirements as circumstances warrant (Level 3).8.9 University of Mary students are prohibited from disseminatinginformation about, selling admission toor selling products that will enable the buyer to beadmitted to an event where binge drinking or illegalconsumption of alcohol by University of Mary studentsis permitted or encouraged. The student’sparents or legal guardians may be notified of theviolation (consistent with the regulations stipulatedin the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act[FERPA]). The conduct officer has the discretion toimpose additional sanctions and requirements ascircumstances warrant (Level 4).Standard 9: Students are Responsibleto Comply with the University’sSubstance Abuse PoliciesUniversity of Mary students are prohibited from theillegal use, possession, manufacture, distribution and/orsales of any drug, substances, or paraphernalia whether onor off campus. Furthermore, as stated in Community Standard2.3, any legal or criminal violation by a student, onor off campus, is a violation of the Community Standardsfor Students. This includes any illegal activity related todrugs, substances and/or illegal paraphernalia. The universityreserves the right to sanction students for such violationsand make sanctioning decisions independent fromthe decisions of the court system. Furthermore, all students,regardless of residency or the location of where theviolation took place, are held to this standard. Universityof Mary students who violate the university’s substanceabuse policies are subject to conduct action as indicated foreach specific violation and, in addition, may be requiredto be evaluated for substance abuse by a licensed addictioncounselor (from an approved list of licensed addictioncounselors maintained by the University of Mary Student

14an accredited college or university, is required to liveon-campus for the entire semester. Any exception to thispolicy must be approved in advance by the vice presidentfor student development. Approval is limited to thefollowing:a) For the entire period in question, the student willcontinue to live with his/her parents or courtappointedlegal guardian(s) in the family home wherethe street address of the home is no more than 60miles from the University of Mary main campus.b) The student will reach his/her 21st birthday duringthe semester in question.c) The student has already lived on-campus for twocomplete academic years (four semesters) at the Universityof Mary or at another accredited college oruniversity.d) The student is married. Students with plans tomarry during the time they are required to live oncampus will be required to live on-campus up to thedate of the wedding.e) The student is the legal custodial parent or courtappointedcustodial guardian of a minor child orchildren.f) The student is registered with the Office of StudentAccessibility Services with a documented disability,and is able to provide appropriate documentationto verify the need for a reasonable accommodationin the student residence facility the university is notable to provide.Students who would like to submit a request for approvalto live off-campus consistent with the circumstances listedabove should submit the request using the form for thatpurpose available in the Student Development Officelocated in Room 1209 of the Benedictine Center for ServantLeadership. The university reserves the right to considereach request on a case-by-case basis and require any documentationdeemed necessary to verify the informationsubmitted with the request. As part of the approval process,a legally recognized parent or court-appointed legal guardianmust sign the request.A minimum of 10 business days is required to processrequests. The student is advised not to enter into any leaseor rental agreement before the university makes its determinationwith regard to the student’s request.The determination made by the vice president for studentdevelopment with regard to all requests is final.The student who receives approval to live off-campus asa first-year student must renew his/her approval for thesophomore year by submitting a new request. The renewalmust be completed prior to the time the student registersfor his/her sophomore classes. If renewal is not complete,the Student Development Office will place a hold on thestudent’s ability to register for classes.13.1 Any student who provides false information toobtain university approval to live off-campus as wellas any student who has obtained legitimate approvalto live off-campus consistent with the policy butwhose living arrangements are not consistent withthose approved by policy are subject to the following:a) the student will be required to immediatelymove on-campus and will forfeit his/hereligibility to submit another request for approvalto live off-campus;b) the student will be financially responsible for oncampushousing charges for the time he/she wasin violation of the policy; andc) the student will be placed at a level 4 conductstatus, thereby becoming ineligible toparticipate in extracurricular activities.Standard 14: Students are Responsibleto Comply with Residence Life PoliciesThe University of Mary Residence Life program is a cocurriculareducational program that is an integral part ofthe university’s educational and religious mission. Thepurpose of the program is to facilitate development of characterand leadership skills of individual student residentswhile teaching the students about the balance of personalfreedom with responsibility to community. This is accomplishedby encouraging student residents placed in theprogram to take part in forming a residential community ofstudents where personal behaviors consistent with Christian/Catholicmoral principles, virtues and the Benedictinevalues are encouraged through activities and policies.The policies contained in this section have specialapplicability to on-campus student residences. They areapplicable to residents as well as to all visitors. Policiescontained in the other sections of the Community Standardsfor Students also apply to all residents and visitors.Residents are also responsible for all terms and conditionsstipulated in the Residence Life Agreement they havesigned with the university. Any violation of the ResidenceLife Agreement is considered a violation of the Universityof Mary Community Standards for Students. Violators aresubject to student conduct action as stipulated.The Residence Life StaffThe residence life staff is here to serve on-campusstudents and provide a positive residential environmentbased upon a Benedictine model of community. The residencelife staff assists residents with needs and concerns.They are authorized by the university to enforce policiesin the residence halls and elsewhere on the campus. Theresidence life staff includes:• The associate director of student life who is responsiblefor providing leadership for the university’sstudent residence program. He/she provides supervisionfor all student residence facilities, supervises thesign-up process for student housing, makes room and

15roommate assignments; supervises checking in and outof residences; and mediates conflicts between residents.• The secretary for student development assists theassociate director of student life with applications foron-campus housing, room and roommate assignments,meal plans, housing deposits, and all charges associatedwith the facilities.• The residence directors (RDs) are professional levelstaff residing on-campus in student housing. The RDsprovide leadership for the residence life programwithin the on-campus residence facility. They areresponsible for supervision of their hall and the staffand residents who live there. They enforce universitypolicies and they have the authority, with the approvalof the director and associate director of student life, toestablish policies specific to the circumstances in theirhall. They are also authorized to assist the conduct officersin the administration of student conduct.• The resident assistants (RAs) are students who also livein the student residences who are employed by the universityto assist the RDs in serving student residents.RAs are authorized to enforce university policies anddocument violations. They refer violators to RDs or tothe director of student life for student conduct action.Eligibility for the University of MaryResidence Life ProgramGeneral Eligibility Requirements: The universityreserves the right to limit placement in its residencelife program to those students who meet its eligibilityrequirements whether set forth in the University of MaryStudent Handbook or the Residence Life Agreement. Theuniversity also reserves the right to review the status ofany student placed in the program who fails to maintainany eligibility requirements while a student resident.In such a case, the review will be conducted by the university’sdirector of student life who has authority toreassign the student to another residence facility of theuniversity’s choosing; suspend the student from on-campushousing; immediately and permanently remove thestudent and the student’s possessions from on-campushousing; or impose other appropriate terms or conditionsfor continued residence.To be eligible for placement into the University of MaryResidence Life program during the academic year, thestudent must be a full-time student enrolled in a traditionalundergraduate or graduate program at the maincampus. For the purposes of this policy, full-time statusshall mean enrolled in a minimum of 12 semester creditsat the university. Any student who drops below full-timestatus during the course of a semester must receive thepermission of the director of student life to be eligibleto continue to live on campus for the remainder of thesemester. Any exception to this policy must be approvedby the director of student life. Any student who has acriminal history must make full disclosure to the universityat the time of application. The university reserves theright to require the student to undergo a criminal backgroundcheck as a condition of placement at anytime.The university reserves the right to refuse placement toor remove any student when it has reasonable cause tobelieve the student is dangerous or otherwise unsuitablefor its residence life program.Special Eligibility Requirements for the Student Whois Not Required to Live on Campus: Any student notrequired to live on campus by the university must meetall the general eligibility requirements and be at a studentconduct level at or below Level 3 (or if greater than Level3, the student must have permission for placement inthe Residence Life Program from the vice president forstudent development).Special Eligibility Requirements for Placement inBoniface “Riverview,” Deichert and Boyle: To be eligiblefor placement in the area known as Boniface “Riverview”,Deichert Hall, or Boyle Hall, the student must meet allthe general eligibility requirements and also must: 1)have successfully completed a minimum of 24 creditsat an accredited college or university and 2) maintain aminimum GPA of 2.0 or higher and 3) maintain a studentconduct level at or below a Level 3. Any student who failsto maintain the required GPA or student conduct level issubject to mandatory reassignment to another facility.Special Eligibility Requirements for Placement inSt. Joseph’s Hall: To be eligible for placement in the areaknown as St. Joseph’s Hall, the student must meet allthe general eligibility requirements and also must: 1)have successfully completed 24 semester credits at anaccredited college or university and 2) maintain full-timeenrollment at the University of Mary and 3) maintain aminimum 2.5 GPA and 4) maintain a student conductstatus at or below Level 2 and 5) demonstrate, througha written and interview application process, a sinceredesire to grow in faith and holiness.Special Eligibility Requirements for Placement in aSubstance Free Room or Suite: To accommodate studentswho have committed themselves to a substance freelifestyle, the university offers these students the option ofrequesting a student residence (room or suite) where theother student residents have made the same commitment.To be eligible for placement in a substance free room orsuite, the student must meet all the general eligibilityrequirements and must agree to abstain from alcohol,tobacco and illegal drug use, both on- and off-campus, forthe entire time he/she resides in the substance free roomor suite. Any student placed in such a room or suite thatfails to keep his/her commitment to remain substance free,is subject to mandatory reassignment to another studentresidence of the university’s choosing.Application for On-campus Student HousingNew Students: The Admissions office furnishes all newstudents with on-campus student housing applications atthe time of their acceptance to the university.

16Currently Enrolled Students: Each year, housing signupsfor currently enrolled students takes place early inthe spring semester under the supervision of the associatedirector of student life. The process begins with informationalsessions where participants receive information aboutdeadlines, eligibility, and sign-up procedures.Housing Deposit: A $100 housing deposit is payable atthe time of application. Applications received without therequired deposit will not be processed.Residence Life PlacementsThe University of Mary reserves the right to make all decisionswith regard to student placement in its Residence LifeProgram. This includes placement of a student in a specificresidence hall, room or suite as well as all roommate andsuitemate assignments. The following policies shall apply:1. In the event of a shortage of on-campus studenthousing, the university gives priority for placement tostudents who are required to live on-campus accordingto the policy described in Standard 13. Applicants whoare not placed will receive notification in ample time tomake arrangement for off-campus housing.2. Students who request placement for the entireacademic year are placed and assigned roommates/suitemates before students who request placement fora single semester.3. In accordance with Student Development principles,first-year students are assigned to room with otherfirst-year students where staff is available to assiststudents with the adjustment process. Transfer studentsare generally assigned to room with returningstudents.4. Generally, the university will make every effort tohonor roommate and suitemate preferences that aremutually expressed by all involved provided thepreferences are not incongruent with other availableinformation.5. The university reserves the right to make the finaldetermination on all room, suite, roommate andsuitemate assignments based on what it believes is inthe best interests of all involved.Occupancy of a Student ResidenceThe university designates the official occupancy of eachstudent residence and uses the official designation to determinethe appropriate residence life charges for each studentliving there. The official occupancy of a room or suite doesn’tchange when the number of students living in the residencechanges during the course of the year. In other words, adouble room does not become a single room when a studentmoves out, it remains a double room. The university has alimited number of rooms designated as single rooms in NorthHall and in Boniface Hall. The only rooms designated to besingle rooms in Hillside and Greg Butler Hall are those roomsequipped for a student with physical disabilities. In Boyle andDeichert Hall, each suite contains 3 sleeping rooms and thestudent has the option of requesting single or double occupancyof his/her sleeping room with charges to be determinedaccording to the University of Mary Fee Schedule. The universityreserves the right to approve such requests in Boyle andDeichert Hall based on its ability to meet the overall demandfor placement in its Residence Life Program.Policy on Vacancies in Student ResidencesWhen a vacancy exists in a student residence, the universityreserves the right to assign another student to fill thevacancy. The student(s) who remain in a student residencewith a vacancy are responsible to practice the Benedictinevalue of hospitality by maintaining the vacated space inmove-in condition in anticipation of the arrival of anotherstudent. There is no right on the part of the remainingstudent(s) to refuse to accept a new resident.14.1 Any student who is unwilling to welcome a newstudent to fill a vacancy in a student residence issubject to any or all of the following: a) suspensionfrom the Residence Life Program; b) mandatoryrelocation to another on-campus student residenceof the university’s choosing; c) the student will fromthat point forward be assessed the full amount ofthe residence life fees for that room or suite basedon the university’s official occupancy designation(e.g. if the room is designated as a double occupancyroom, the student will be assessed the full cost oftwo students living in a double occupancy room, notthe single occupancy room rate) and the student willface student conduct action (Level 4).University of Mary Residence Life Consolidation ProcessIn order to manage vacancies in the residence halls inthe most efficient manner possible, the associate director ofstudent life shall consolidate placements and assignmentsin student residents where vacancies exist at midterm ofeach semester and also at the start of the second or springsemester. During this process, students living in a room orsuite where a vacancy exists will be required to exercise oneof the following options:• Invite another student or other students from otherunder-occupied student residences to move in.• Relocate to another room or suite with a vacancy.• Request a move to a room officially designated asa single room (dependent upon eligibility andavailability).• Request to remain in the student residence withthe existing vacancies for the remainder of thesemester by agreeing to pay a residence life feeequal in amount to what the university wouldcollect if the room or suite was fully occupied.Approval of all such requests is dependent onavailability in relation to the overall demand forplacement in the University of Mary ResidenceLife Program.

17Requests to Change Rooms orRoommate/Suitemate AssignmentsFor a variety of reasons, the student may wish to be voluntarilyassigned to another room. At the beginning of thefall semester, the university will not generally process suchrequests until after the second week of the semester becausethe priority during this time is to concentrate on makingsure that everyone who has been accepted for placement inthe residence life program is assigned.Consistent with the Benedictine value of respect, theuniversity will not consider requests to simply move aroommate or suitemate out of a student residence to makespace available for another student. The general principleinvolved is no one has the right to pressure another individualinto agreeing to such a move nor does anyone have theright to make another individual feel unwelcome. Instead,the student who wants a change is the student who shouldask to be moved out of the student residence.Requests to Remove a Roommate orSuitemate from a ResidenceCircumstances when it is appropriate to ask the universityto remove a roommate or a suitemate from a studentresidence include those instances where a student engagesin illegal activity, activity that endangers the safety orwell-being of others, violates the terms of the agreement toremain substance free in a room or suite designated as substancefree, or otherwise blatantly disregards the university’spolicies and/or rights of the other student residents. In suchcircumstances, the other residents of the room or suite havea right to report such information for the university to investigate.Such a report will be handled with as much confidentialityand sensitivity as possible and those who make thereport have protection under the university’s anti-retaliationpolicy. If the information provided in the report is confirmedby the university’s investigation of the matter, then the otherstudents living in the residence have the right to ask for thestudent to be removed from the student residence.The Residence Life AgreementEach student offered placement in the university’s ResidenceLife Program must sign a legally binding ResidenceLife Agreement with the university before occupying thestudent residence. By signing the agreement, the studentagrees to strictly abide by all the terms and conditionscontained therein. The Residence Life Agreement createsa privilege for students to placed in the Residence LifeProgram to use the university’s on-campus residentialhousing, subject to the conditions of the agreement andaccording to university regulations. It is a license to participatein the Residence Life Program and is not a lease forhousing between a landlord and a tenant.Early Termination of the Residence Life AgreementAs stipulated in the Residence Life Agreement, substantialpenalties apply if the student wishes to terminate the ResidenceLife Agreement before the full term of the agreement expires.14.2 Any violation of the Residence Life Agreement bythe student is considered a violation of the Universityof Mary Community Standards for Students.Violators are subject to student conduct action.The conduct level is determined by the director ofstudent life as is appropriate to the circumstances.Dates the Residence Halls Are OpenThe student is advised to refer to his/her ResidenceLife Agreement for specific information about the dateshe/she is eligible to reside in his/her student residence.• At the start of the year, and at the start of thespring semester: As stipulated in the Residence LifeAgreement, each student is responsible to strictlyabide by the check-in times established for him/her. Students who are required to return to campusearly because of participation in a required activitysuch as sports, campus ministry, ambassadors,etc will have check-in times for their group orteam. Information about all check-in times will beposted on my.umary.edu and will be available atthe Student Development Office. Each student isresponsible to access this information and complywith the established dates. The university assumesno responsibility to provide accommodations for astudent who arrives on campus in advance of thestudent’s scheduled check-in time unless the studenthas made prior arrangements with the director orassociate director of student life for an early arrival.Requests for early arrival must be submitted to thedirector or associate director of student life at leastone week in advance and will be considered on acase-by-case basis. A late request fee of $100 shallapply to any request submitted with less than oneweek notice. Generally, requests for early arrival areapproved only if there is valid rationale. If a requestis approved, the student will be responsible for adaily residence life fee as indicated on the Universityof Mary Schedule of Fees.• The Christmas Break: Under the terms of theResidence Life Agreement, on-campus housingis not provided to the students during the breakbetween semesters and all students are required tocheck out of their residence no later than 24 hoursafter the last scheduled semester exam (see theResidence Life Agreement for the exact dates).The student who has a Residence Life Agreementfor the entire academic year may, however, leavehis/her personal belongings in the studentresidence during the Christmas Break period.Students who are required to return to campusearly during the Christmas Break because ofparticipation in a university sponsored activity willbe provided a specific check-in time. The universityreserves the right to provide accommodations tothese students in the facility of its choosing.Students who need accommodations over theChristmas Break (stay late, arrive early) mayapply for the university’s Christmas Break InterimHousing Program. The deadline to apply is one

18week before the last day of semester exams (see theResidence Life Agreement for the exact date). Afterthe deadline has passed, a late application fee of$50 will apply. The university reserves the right toconsider all such requests on a case-by-case basis.Students accepted in the Christmas Break InterimHousing Program will be charged a daily ResidenceLife Fee for each day accommodations are providedas indicated on the University of Mary Schedule ofFees. Payment is due in advance. Accommodationsprovided will be located in a facility of theuniversity’s choosing. The student who otherwisestays in his/her student residence without approvalwill be subject to a penalty of $250 in addition to thedaily Residence Life Fee for each day stayed.• Vacating the Student’s On-Campus Residence: At theclose of the academic year (or when a studentgraduates or otherwise discontinues enrollment) thestudent must vacate his/her on-campus residencewithin 24 hours of the student’s last semester examor in the case of discontinuing enrollment, at thetime the enrollment is terminated. Students whorequest on-campus housing beyond the date forwhich they are eligible to stay must submit a requestto the director or associate director of student life atleast one week in advance. Requests submitted withless than one week notice are subject to a $100 laterequest fee. All such requests will be considered on acase-by case basis and are approved only with validrationale. A daily Residence Life Fee as published onthe University of Mary Schedule of Fees will applyfor each day accommodations are provided.• Storage of a Student’s Personal Property: Theuniversity does not provide storage for the student’spersonal belongings in advance of the student’sscheduled check-in date or after a student has vacatedhis/her student residence. Commercial storagefacilities are available for the purpose. The universityassumes no responsibility for a student’s personalbelongings that are stored or left behind on campus.Any property belonging to a student on universityproperty will be considered abandoned property bythe university and will be disposed of accordingly.Procedures for CheckingInto On-Campus Student ResidencesStipulated in the Residence Life Agreement with the universityare procedures students must follow for checkinginto the on-campus student residence before occupying it.This is true even if other student residents of the unit havealready checked in and are able to provide access to the residence.The proper procedure for check-in includes meetingwith a member of the residence life staff at a pre-arrangedtime, completing a condition report for the room and/orsuite, and taking possession of keys.14.3 Students who do not follow proper check-inprocedures as described in the Residence LifeAgreement are subject to an improper check-in feeof $50.Procedures for Checking Outof On-Campus Student ResidencesStipulated in the Residence Life Agreement with theuniversity are procedures students must follow for checkingout of the on-campus student residences. In advanceof moving out of the on-campus residence, the studentis responsible to arrange a checkout appointment witha member of the residence life staff or by contacting theStudent Development Office at 355-8265.14.4 Students who do not follow proper checkoutprocedures as described in the Residence Life Agreementsare subject to an improper checkout fee of $50.14.5 Students who fail to turn in university keys issuedto them at the time of checkout are subject to a $25key replacement fee for each key not returned. Inaddition, if the university determines it is necessarybecause of security concerns to change locks as theresult of missing keys, the student shall be responsiblefor all associated costs.Vacating On-Campus Student Residences in the Event ofGraduation, Withdrawal, Suspension or Expulsion.Students shall vacate their on-campus student residenceaccording the procedures prescribed below:• Graduation. Students who graduate from the universityare responsible to vacate their on-campus studentresidence as stipulated in the Residence Life Agreement.• Withdrawal. Students who withdraw from the universityare required to vacate the on-campus studentresidence within 24 hours of the time they withdraw.Effective immediately upon withdrawal, the studentwho withdraws is not eligible to be the overnight guestof other students residing on-campus.• Suspension and Expulsion. Students who are suspendedor expelled from on-campus student housingor from the university will be required to vacate theiron-campus student residence at a time stipulated byuniversity officials. Effective immediately upon suspensionor expulsion, the student who is suspendedor expelled is prohibited from being present in anyon-campus student residence for any reason.14.6 Students who have withdrawn from the universityand those who have been suspended or expelledbecome ineligible to reside in on-campus housing.Former students who occupy on-campus housingwithout proper authorization are subject to prosecutionfor trespass.

19Unauthorized OccupancyThe student is prohibited from subleasing his/her studentresidence to any other individual and/or permitting anyindividual who is not specifically authorized by the directorof student life to reside in the student residence.14.7 Students who permit persons not authorized by theuniversity to stay in a student residence are subjectto a fine in the amount of $250 plus a daily ResidenceLife Fee in the amount of $35/day for eachday accommodations were provided and studentconduct action (Level 4).Responsibility for Damages to University PropertyAs stipulated in the Residence Life Agreement, studentswho live in the university’s residence halls sharethe responsibility of maintenance of university property.Furniture belonging to the university is not to be removedfrom the residence without the permission of the directoror associate director of student life. Likewise, students areprohibited from removing university furniture or fixturesfrom public areas. When university property in a residencefacility is damaged or stolen, the residents living in the residenceare responsible for all costs associated with repair orreplacement. Residents are responsible for damage or theftcaused by guests. In the event where there is evidence thatstudents other than the residents of a facility are responsiblefor damage or theft, the university reserves the rightto hold these students responsible for damages in additionto or instead of the actual residents. When responsibilityfor theft or damage cannot be determined, the universityreserves the right to hold all residents of a room or suiteequally responsible for costs associated with repair andreplacement. Likewise, when responsibility for damage ortheft in the common areas of a residence facility can’t bedetermined, the university reserves the right to hold all residentsof the facility equally responsible for the costs associatedwith repair and replacement. Students who causeintentional damage to university property, cause damageby negligence, or steal university property are subject tostudent conduct action.14.8 Any student removing university furniture orfixtures without the authorization of the director orassociate director of student life is responsible fordamages and replacement costs as well as studentconduct action (Level 3).14.9 Any student who damages university propertyor fixtures shall be subject to student conduct action(Level 3).Meal PlansThe Requirement for Boniface, Boniface Riverview,Greg Butler, Hillside, North, and St. Joseph’s HallResidents to Purchase a Meal PlanAll students who reside in Boniface, Boniface Riverview,Greg Butler, Hillside, North, and St. Joseph’s Hallsare required to purchase a full service meal plan fromamong the options offered to them by the university. Fora list of options and a description of each, contact theStudent Development Office. The university will selecta meal plan for all students who do not indicate a choiceof options by the required deadline.Meal Service During HolidaysAs indicated in the Meal Plan brochure, limited foodservice may be available during breaks and holidayperiods. Students are responsible to check specific informationincluded in their meal plan brochure.Other Meal Plan InformationInformation about meal plans and food service areavailable in the meal plan brochure at the StudentDevelopment Office and online.Laundry FacilitiesLaundry facilities in each residence hall are provided freeof charge for residents of that particular hall. Students whoare not current residents are not eligible to use the laundryfacilities on campus.14.10 Students who are not residents of an on-campusresidence that use the laundry facilities in violationof this policy are subject to student conduct action(Level 2).Maintenance in Residence FacilitiesStudents are responsible to keep their residence hallroom or apartment clean and dispose of waste in a propermanner. Garbage should be properly bagged and tied andthen disposed of in the dumpsters located near eachfacility. Students are expected to leave the public areas(community showers and bathrooms, laundry facilities,lounges and kitchen facilities) clean and ready for othersto use. Students are responsible to provide their owncleaning supplies.14.11 Residents who do not clean public areas afteruse are subject to student conduct action (Level 1).14.12 Residents who do not dispose of garbage properlyare subject to a monetary fine of $20 for a firstoffense and increasing by $20 for each subsequentoffence and student conduct action (Level 1).The university’s personnel maintain the public areas ofeach residence facility. This includes the physical structure,mechanical and heating systems, elevators, laundryfacilities, lounges and kitchenettes.When there are maintenance problems in a residencefacility requiring the attention of physical plant personnel,students are asked to exercise their judgment about theurgency of the problem. For routine, non-emergency maintenanceproblems, students are asked to make a report viathe online maintenance work request system which is accessiblefrom my.umary.edu. Maintenance requests will thenbe forwarded to the appropriate maintenance personnelwho will respond as soon as they are able. Requests that aremade after business hours will be handled on the next businessday. Examples of routine, non-emergency maintenance

20requests include such things as a light bulb that needs to bereplaced, a washer or dryer that is not operating, cable TV isnot operating, computer access is lost, something that needsto be cleaned, etc.Some maintenance problems are urgent and residentsshould immediately report this type of problem to eitherdirector of physical plant at extension #8123 (during businesshours) or to a member of the residence life staff in thefacility. After hours and on weekends, residents shouldreport emergency maintenance problems to a member of theresidence life staff at any time of the day or night. Examplesof emergency maintenance needs that should be reportedimmediately include: any problem that endangers publicsafety, any problem that if not addressed immediately hasthe potential to cause damage to the building or its furnishings,water leaks, no heat, no electricity, someone trapped inan elevator, etc.InsuranceResidents should be advised that the University of Mary’s insurancecarrier does not cover losses of personal property sufferedby residents. For this reason, all residents are advised to carry aninsurance policy for their personal property. Many students mayhave coverage under their parents’ homeowners’ policy.Security and SafetyStudents are advised to be familiar with the Universityof Mary Campus Security Report, which contains detailedinformation about security policies and practices at theUniversity of Mary. The report is available on-line or hardcopies are available in the Student Development Office.Officers from the Burleigh County Sheriff’s Office (thelaw enforcement agency with jurisdiction over the Universityof Mary campus) are welcome on University ofMary property and in any residence hall facility whiledischarging their official duties. All students are responsibleto treat them in a respectful and cooperative manner.Law enforcement officials may be asked by the universityto assist with security and safety concerns and lawenforcement issues.Likewise, security officers employed with or hired bythe university are also authorized to be present on thecampus and may enter any student residence hall facilityas a part of carrying out their assigned duties. Allstudents are responsible to treat them in a respectful andcooperative manner. Security personnel may assist residencelife staff with security and safety concerns and/or policy enforcement issues. If the residence life staff isnot available, security officers may enforce any universitypolicy and report any form of misconduct for studentconduct action.14.13 Students who prop open a door to a residence hall,or prevent it from closing and/or locking, are subjectto student conduct action (Level 2).14.14 Residents are prohibited from allowing anyindividual who is unknown to them to enter aresidence facility (Level 2).The Protocol for Resolving Roommate Conflicts andRequesting Reassignment to Another ResidenceThe university encourages all students to be an activeand attentive roommate and to take responsibility forhis/her housing placement. The university strives tocreate healthy roommate matches, based off the RoommateFinder Form, and to assist residents in maintaining ahealthy living environment for all parties involved.The University of Mary encourages students who experienceconflicts with one another to engage in a mutuallyrespectful process of conflict resolution. Students areadvised that at the start of the fall semester the universitygives priority to assigning new students to on-campusstudent housing. For this reason, there is a two-week holdon processing requests for making changes in room, suite,and roommate and suitemate assignments. Thereafter,requests for changes will be considered as vacancies allow.Student residents of a room or suite are responsible tominimize the probability of conflict arising by: a) practicingthe Benedictine values of respect for persons, hospitality,moderation, community, service and prayer and b)completing a roommate/suitemate agreement. The roommate/suitemateagreement is a tool designed to facilitateconstructive communication between residents regardingdifferences in personal preferences. It is the responsibilityof the students to proactively complete a roommate agreement.If students need assistance in reaching an agreement,they are responsible to contact a resident assistant orresidence director. In the case where other residents of thesuite refuse to participate in completing the agreement, thestudent should notify the residence director.In the case where conflict arises the following processwill be used to resolve conflict:Step One: The student is responsible to respectfullydiscuss the conflict with those involved with the goal offinding a successful resolution. Students are advised todiscuss the situation with those involved at a time whenall are more likely to remain calm. This is a time whereit will be helpful for the students involved to refer backto the roommate/suitemate agreements. If the studentsare not able to resolve the conflict, the student shouldthen notify the residence director.Step Two: The residence director will meet with allstudents involved for the purpose of understandingthe conflict. The roommate/suitemate agreementwill be used in this process. To the extent possible, theresidence director will mediate the conflict in hopes offinding a successful resolution. Among the optionsconsidered at this level will be voluntary reassignmentof one or more students to another on-campus residenceof the university’s choosing. In the case where asuccessful resolution is not found, the residence directorwill notify the associate director of student life.Step Three: In cases where the conflict continues toarise despite intervention from professional, live-instaff, the director or associate director of student lifewill determine a resolution to the conflict that will be

21binding for all students involved. Among the optionsconsidered at this level will be voluntary or mandatoryreassignment of one or more students to another oncampusresidence of the university’s choosing.Policy on Entry into On-Campus Student ResidencesThe university reserves the right to enter the student’s oncampusresidence regardless of whether or not the studentis present in the following circumstances: 1) at any timewhen the health, life or property is jeopardized by circumstancessuch as but not limited to fire, plumbing or drainageproblems, mechanical failure; medical emergency, or anyother type of emergency situation; 2) at any time when thereis reasonable cause to believe that a serious violation ofuniversity policy has occurred or is occurring including butnot limited to violations involving disruptive behavior, violationsof visitation hours, inappropriate behavior, alcohol,drugs, weapons, hazardous materials, and burning candlesor incense; 3) at reasonable times to inspect the premises forroutine maintenance and safety concerns, to show vacanciesto prospective student residences, to make preparationsfor the arrival of a new resident, or to make repairs to thepremise or for any other legitimate purpose within the jobresponsibilities of the staff; 4) at any time if as a result ofviolations of university policy, on the part of residents, thedirector or associate director of student life has stipulatedfuture random inspections of the residence as part of thesanctioning process. In non-emergency situations, universitypersonnel will knock before entering and announceintent to enter.Search of On-Campus Student ResidencesThe university reserves the right to conduct administrativesearches of student residences and all property contained inthem when: a) there is a danger to the life or safety of anymember of the university community; b) when facilities orproperty is endangered; and c) when there is reasonable causeto believe there has been a violation of university policy.The university also reserves the right to inform lawenforcement officials of an administrative search and anythingillegal that is discovered during the search.Law enforcement officials may, under certain conditions,search the on-campus residence of a student with orwithout a warrant according to State and Federal laws. It isthe policy of the university to not interfere with any investigationor search conducted by law enforcement officials.The university reserves the right to pursue independentstudent conduct action against any student determined tobe involved in illegal activity or activity contrary to universitypolicy as a result of a search by law enforcement officials.14.15 In the event where local, state or federal lawenforcement agencies present a valid search warrantand in instances where a legal search by law enforcementmay be made without a search warrant, it isthe policy of the university to not interfere withlaw enforcement officials. The university reservesthe right to pursue independent student conductaction against any student based upon the findingsof a search conducted by law enforcement officials.In this case, the conduct officer shall determine astudent conduct level appropriate for the violation.14.16 In the event where there is reasonable cause tobelieve that a student (or guest of a student) is in violationof university policy, an administrative searchof the student’s on-campus residence, property inthe residence and all other property of the studentfound on campus may be authorized by the vicepresident for student development, vice presidentfor financial affairs, director of student life, associatedirector of student life, residence director or directorof physical plant. At least two university staffmembers, which may include resident assistants,will be present during the administrative search. Theuniversity reserves the right to request the presenceof a law enforcement officer during the search. Thoseauthorized to conduct the search are authorized toconfiscate any items discovered that are illegal orcontrary to university policy. In the event the studentis not present, those conducting the search shall leavea notice indicating the search took place. The noticeshall indicate the university official who authorizedthe search and it shall include an itemized list of allmaterials confiscated during the search.14.17 In the case where a violation of university policy hasoccurred in plain view or is known to a universityofficial or a member of the residence life staff, theuniversity official or residence life staff memberis authorized to immediately enter the studentresidence to investigate and conduct a search.Plain view includes instances where inappropriatebehavior is observed in public areas and thepersons responsible attempt to avoid responsibilityby hiding in a residence; instances where inappropriatebehavior is observed through an open door;instances where inappropriate behavior is observedthrough a window and when noise is heard from aresidence indicating that inappropriate activity isoccurring in the residence.14.18 In the case where a student has been found to beresponsible for violating a university policy thatendangers others or involves the consumptionor possession of alcohol and/or illegal drugs,the student conduct officer may authorize futureunannounced searches of the student’s on-campusresidence, locker, vehicle or personal property. Thesearch process shall otherwise be identical to thatdescribed in Standard 14.16.Scheduled InspectionsFor the purposes of maintenance, safety and securityinspections of student rooms and apartments are conductedat various times during the academic year and at the beginningof vacation periods. Notices of these inspections willbe posted on the door to each dwelling in advance. Staff

22members doing the inspections will knock before enteringa residence and announce their intention to enter if no oneresponds before entering. When staff members enter a dwellingwhere none of the residents are present, there will alwaysbe at least two staff members present which may includeresident assistants. During these inspections, the dwellingwill be checked for maintenance and safety concerns. Thestaff is authorized to turn off any appliances and confiscateany prohibited appliances or equipment that pose a dangerto safety. Staff is also authorized to confiscate any alcohol orillegal substances and cite residents for any policy violations.A receipt will be left informing residents of the time and dateof the inspection as well as information about any confiscateditems or policy violations.Maintenance RequestsMembers of the maintenance staff are authorized to enterstudent residences to complete maintenance requests madeby students. It may also be necessary for members of thephysical plant staff or private contractors to enter studentresidences for various maintenance or installation projects.To the extent possible, residence life staff will notify studentswhen projects are in progress. All persons who enter studentresidences in this manner are required to knock on the residencedoor and announce their intention to enter beforeletting themselves in the room or apartment residence.Urgent Health ServicesIn case of urgent health care needs, call the residencedirector or a resident assistant who will inform the appropriatepersonnel. The Student Health Clinic is availableMonday through Thursday 9 AM to 4 PM and Friday8:30 AM to 12 NOON to meet student needs. The telephoneextension is 8288. The Student Health Clinic is located onthe lower level of University Hall. It is important that studentsinform the residence director or resident assistant ofsignificant illnesses and injuries. Arrangements for mealservice to the room or apartment is possible for studentswho cannot get to the cafeteria due to illness or injury.Visitation and Overnight Guests in Student ResidencesThe University of Mary’s visitation policy is based onthe Benedictine values of hospitality, respect for persons,community and moderation.“All guests who present themselves are to be welcomedas Christ, for He himself will say: I was a stranger and youwelcomed me.” (From the Rule of Benedict, Chapter 53:1)Benedict reminds us that Christ himself calls Christiansto be a welcoming people and he instructs us to welcomevisitors to our community as we would welcome Christ.This simple instruction has profound implications. Towelcome another as Christ requires us to see all people,even strangers, as having God-given dignity and worthmeriting a special reception and special attentiveness.At the same time our efforts to be hospitable in the residencehalls must be balanced by respect for the dignityof those who call the residence hall home. The spirit ofBenedictine hospitality requires hosts and visitors to bemindful that visits in the student residences are a privilegerequiring respect for the privacy and comfort of roommates,suitemates and other residents of the hall. The right of anyresident to sleep, study or simply enjoy privacy always takesprecedence over the privilege to host a visitor in the residence.A roommate or suitemate should never be compelledto leave the room in order to accommodate a visitor, norshould he/she be placed in a situation that causes embarrassment.The host is responsible to ensure that visitorsare informed of policies for community life and he/she isresponsible to ensure that guests treat other residents withdignity, and are respectful of the university’s property andof the personal property of all residents. Visitors that aretoo frequent, as well as visits of excessive duration, abusethe hospitality of others and show a lack of respect for theprivacy and comfort of roommates and suitemates. There isvalue in the host practicing moderation in the frequency andduration of visits.Visitation Hours – The university is essentially a faithbasedlearning community where maintenance of aresidence hall environment conducive to studying, sleeping,healthy living, and spiritual/personal growth is theresponsibility of each resident. This requires each studentto balance his/her personal freedom with the responsibilityto the common good of the residence life community andthe greater university community. In order to help studentsestablish a healthy balance between personal freedomand responsibility and to provide residents with adequateprivacy, the University of Mary, like many private andpublic colleges and universities, has established visitationhours for guests of the opposite gender. Visitation hoursapply equally to family members of students as well asvisitors who are not related. The visitation hours are:Sunday – Thursday 10 AM to 12 MIDNIGHTFriday and Saturday 10 AM to 2 AMThese visitation hours may be modified by the director orassociate director of student life in the following instances:a) visitation hours on Sunday – Thursday may be extendedas late as 2 AM on nights when classes will not be in sessionthe next day orb) visitation hours may be restricted on any day of theweek, due to emergency circumstances or as a part ofconduct sanctions for the entire hall. In instances wherevisitation hours are modified, the new hours will be postedin the hall.14.19 Students who violate visitation hours (both the hostand the guest) are subject to student conduct action,as follows:(a) If the violation is less than 30 minutes from thebeginning or the end of visitation hours both thehost and guest(s) will be cited with a minor violationof visitation hours (Level 1).(b) If the violation is 30 minutes or more from thebeginning or the end of visitation hours, both thehost and the guest will be cited with a majorviolation of visitation hours (Level 2).

23Overnight Guests – To further provide student residentswith additional guidance in maintaining a balancebetween freedom and responsibility to others and toprotect the privacy of residents, the University of Maryalso has established the following overnight guest policy:a) Out of respect for the privacy of roommates,suitemates and other residents of the hall, studentsmay only have overnight guests of the samegender. This policy applies equally to familyand non-members. Students who have guests ofthe opposite gender are encouraged to makearrangements with on-campus friends of thatgender to serve as hosts.b) Students who would like to host an overnight guestmust have the prior approval of all roommatesand suitemates and they must register their guestwith the residence director. To register a guest, the hostmust complete a Guest Registration Form by contactingthe resident staff between the hours of 7:30 pm and11:30 pm, Monday through Sunday or in the StudentDevelopment office between the hours of 8 am and4:30 pm, Monday through Friday. The Guest Registrationform is found on my.umary.edu.The Guest Registration Form requires the followinginformation: University of Mary host student’s name,residence hall room and phone number, student identificationnumber, roommate(s) approval, guest’s name,guest’s home address, guest’s birthday, dates of visitation,arrival time and departure time, and emergencycontact information. The guest will receive a copy ofthe form and is expected to keep it in his/her possessionfor the duration of the visit and must presentit when requested by a university official or securitypersonnel.c) Roommates and suitemates should not be compelledto give up their room to accommodate overnightguests nor should a guest be invited to stay when aroommate is absent unless the roommate has consentedin advance. Roommates and suitemates havethe right to say no to the presence of overnight guestsin the residence.d) Students who host an overnight guest are limited to:• hosting no more than two guests per night andfor no more than two nights in a row.• no more than 5 overnight guests per semester.14.20 Students who fail to register overnight guests inadvance with the residence director are subject tostudent conduct action (Level 1) for a first offensefollowed by a monetary fine in the amount of $50for each successive violation and further studentconduct action that will increase one level for eachsuccessive violation.14.21 In addition to the penalties described in Standard14.19, a student who has an unregistered, overnight guest of the opposite gender, is subject to anadditional monetary fine of $50 and studentconduct action (Level 3) for a first violationincreasing one level for each successive violation.Community Moral Standards in the Residence HallsIn popular secular culture, casual sexual activity amongunmarried young adults is often considered to be the norm.This perspective is contrary to the University of Mary’sChristian, Catholic and Benedictine mission and identitywhich upholds respect and prayer as core Benedictinevalues. The Benedictine value of respect affirms the Godgivendignity of each human being as a unique creation ofGod fashioned in God’s own image. It steadfastly refuses toaccept any philosophy that treats human beings as objectsthat can be used, exploited, abused, or manipulated forone’s own selfish needs. The Benedictine value of prayeraffirms God’s sacred presence in our community as wellas the belief that God intends for each of us to strive to doGod’s will in all we do.Consistent with its mission, identity and values, the Universityof Mary affirms the Catholic belief that human sexualityis a sacred gift from God that should always be treatedwith the utmost respect and reverence and expressed withinall encompassing union of life and love within the contextof marriage. The university encourages students to learnmore about this belief and other Christian and Catholicmoral teachings by learning about The Theology of the Body,taking a theology class or by visiting with staff who work inthe Campus Ministry program or faculty who teach in thetheology department. In accordance with its affirmation ofthe traditional Christian and Catholic teaching about humansexuality, the University of Mary Community Standardsfor Students expressly prohibits sexual intimacy betweenpersons who are not married to one another in the university’sresidence halls.14. 22 Students who violate this policy are subject tostudent conduct action and may involve pastoralguidance and counseling (Level 3).Quiet Hours and Excessive NoiseOn-campus residents and visitors to residence facilitiesare expected to respect the right of others to have an environmentfree from excessive noise and disruptive behavior.Each residence facility has the authority to establishand post “quiet hours” for the facility and the hours aresubject to change during final exam periods. All studentsshould be advised that those times outside of quiethours do not constitute free license in regard to noise. Ingeneral, students and guests should be respectful of thefact that students have varied schedules. Students whowork at night may need to sleep or study during the timeanother may want to socialize. University of Mary studentsare expected to respond to concerns of other residentsin a respectful and considerate manner.

2414.23 Students who violate posted quiet hours in anon-campus residence are subject to studentconduct action (Level 1).14.24 Students who make excessive noise with theintent to cause a disturbance or disrupt the sleepand quiet of on-campus residents are subject tostudent conduct action (Level 3).Sports Equipment in Student ResidencesResidence halls are on-campus homes. Other than equipmentthat has been provided for use by residents in recreationspaces, the use of sports equipment in the residencehalls is most often disruptive and can be dangerous. Forthis reason, the use of sports equipment that disrupts thelegitimate activities of residents or endangers residents isprohibited. This includes but is not limited to balls, skates,skateboards, and darts.14.25 Students who violate this policy are subject toconfiscation of equipment and student conductaction (Level 1).Animals and PetsDue to safety concerns, allergic sensitivities of other residentsand the potential for damage to its facilities the Universityof Mary does not permit pets or animals of any kindin on-campus residences.14. 26 Students who keep a pet or animal in auniversity-owned residence are responsible for alldamages and subject to student conduct action(Level 3).Commercial ActivityResidents are prohibited from conducting any type ofbusiness out of an on campus residence or anywhere onuniversity property without the permission of the vicepresident for student development. This includes operationof any Internet sales, phone solicitation conducted from oncampus, sales of any kind that transpire on campus propertyor advertising on campus property.14.27 Students who conduct business on campus inviolation of this policy are subject to studentconduct action (Level 4).Conduct Sanctions for Groups of ResidentsAt his/her discretion, the conduct officer may applyconduct sanctions on a group basis in instances wherea significant number of residents are responsible forpolicy violations and/or when there are repeated policyviolations in a particular location. Under this provision,sanctions and/or loss of privileges may be applied to anentire residence facility, a floor, a portion of a floor, or anycombination of rooms or suites. Sanctions that may beapplied include but are not limited to restriction of visitationhours, expanded quiet hours, curfews and/or requirementsfor community service. The conduct officer will determinethe appropriate conduct level for each individual involvedconsistent with the violation.Damages with No Identification of Responsible PartyIn the case where specific individuals responsible fordamage or theft to a university residence can’t be determined,the university reserves the right to assess theresidents of the facility for the damages. In the event thatdamage occurs within a student room or suite, all residentsof that room or suite will be assessed for the damages ona pro-rated basis. When damage occurs to a common areaof a residence hall, all residents of the hall will be assessedequally for the damages.University Lockout PolicyAll students are required to be responsible for his orher university-issued keys. If keys are lost or stolen, thestudent is responsible to contact a member of the residencelife staff or the Student Development Office to get a keyreplaced. Fees apply for each new key issued and a feeto replace the lock core may apply as well. Please refer toyour Residence Life Agreement for a list of the fees associatedwith this service.If a student is locked out of a personal residence, he/she may contact an on-duty residence life staff member.The residence life staff member can only grant accessto spaces that the student is allowed to be, i.e. his/herpersonal residence. If it is determined that the studentno longer possesses keys, the residence life staff memberwill make arrangements to have the room re-keyed andnew keys will be issued to the student. Fees will applyfor this service as indicated in the previous paragraph. Inthe event that the student was locked out because his/herkeys were inadvertently locked in the room or because ofsome other similar personal oversight, the residence lifestaff member will assess a lockout fee for opening thestudent’s residence. The lockout fee schedule is as follows:14. 28 The first week of each semester will beconsidered a grace period for lockouts. Studentswill not be assessed a lockout fee during thattime. Once the grace period ends, students willbe charged $10 per lockout incident. The lockoutfee will be assessed directly to the student’suniversity account.Standard 15: Students are Responsible tobe Good Stewards of University Propertyand FacilitiesThe Benedictine Sisters who founded and continue tosponsor the University of Mary have worked diligently tocreate a beautiful living and learning environment at theuniversity for students. Their efforts have included greatattention to the striking natural beauty of the university’slocation overlooking the Missouri River Valley below. Thefirst buildings were designed by world famous architectMarcel Breuer and there has been an effort to keep allsubsequent construction in harmony with the Breuerdesign. As the campus continues to grow, the university’sbenefactors continue to respond with great generosity to

25enable the university to meet the needs of students to beable to enjoy modern facilities, equipment and furnishings.In response to the diligent work of the Sisters and ingratitude for the generosity of the university’s benefactorsstudents are responsible to be good stewards of alluniversity property and facilities.For the purposes of this policy, good stewardship requiresstudents to be responsible for the proper use and care of alluniversity property, keys or other security devices, facilitiesand equipment as well as all property belonging to othermembers of the community. This means that students areresponsible to only enter or to be present in, or to be inpossession of, or to be in use of university property, keys orother security devices, facilities or equipment only asauthorized and only during those times when such is openor available for student use. After use, students are responsibleto properly clean, store and secure any property theyuse so it is ready for the use by others in the community.15.1 Students who litter or otherwise improperly disposeof waste on university property or at any universitysponsored event are subject to student conductaction (Level 2).15.2 Students who damage, misuse or otherwise do notleave university equipment and facilities in goodclean condition after use out of respect for othersshall be responsible for costs required to clean, repairor replace the equipment or facility and shall besubject to student conduct action (Level 2).15.3 Students who willfully cause damage to universityproperty or the private property of others are subjectto student conduct action and are responsible for allcosts associated with repair and/or replacement(Level 3-5).15.4 Students are prohibited from tampering with orinterfering with the normal operation of phone, cableand/or computer service in any manner and frominterfering with the billing processes associated withthese services. Students who obtain unauthorizedservice, or who cause billing charges to be directed toa university or private account are guilty of theft andwill be reported to authorities in addition to facingstudent conduct action at the university (Level 3).Students who are issued university keys or other securitycontrol devices or access information are responsible to thecommunity to at all times safeguard the integrity of thekey or security control system. Lost keys or entry controlsystems that have been compromised should be promptlyreported to the appropriate university official.15.5 It is a violation of this community standard (andunlawful) to duplicate any University of Marykey without proper authorization. The universityreserves the right to report any student suspectedof such to law enforcement authorities for possibleprosecution and the individual(s) involved aresubject to student conduct action (Level 4).15.6 It is a violation of this community standard (andunlawful) for a student to possess or use any universitykey or other security control device (or anyunauthorized duplicate of a university key) thathas not been issued to the student by the appropriateuniversity official. The university reserves theright to report any student suspected of such to lawenforcement authorities for possible prosecutionand the individual(s) involved are subject to studentconduct action (Level 4 -5).15.7 It is a violation of this community standard (andunlawful) for a student to give a university key orsecurity control or access information to any unauthorizedperson or to otherwise allow an unauthorizedperson to use a university key or to otherwisegain access to university property, equipment orfacilities. The University reserves the right to reportany student suspected of such to law enforcementauthorities for possible prosecution and theindividual(s) involved are subject to student conductaction (Level 3 -5).15.8 Students are prohibited from entering any buildingor facility without proper authorization. This prohibitionincludes any instance of a student enteringa building or facility when the facility is closed forstudent use. It applies even if the building or facilityhas accidently been left unlocked or unattended(such instances should be reported to appropriateuniversity personnel). Violators are subject tostudent conduct action (Level 3).15.9 Students are prohibited from being in possession of,or using, any university property without properauthorization. Violators are subject to studentconduct action (Level 3).Standard 16: Students are Responsible to BeGood Ambassadors of the University of MaryWhen Supporting Marauders Athletic Teamsand Other EventsIt is the responsibility of all students to act as good stewardsof the university’s name and reputation at all athleticcompetitions, whether at home or away, and at all otherevents. This includes the responsibility to support ourstudent athletes and other students participating in extracurricularactivities with dignity and pride while evidencinga spirit of hospitality, respect and civility for the studentathletes, coaches and fans representing other institutions.Further, University of Mary students are responsible tomaintain a positive and respectful stance even when opposingfans or student athletes adopt a disrespectful or insultingtone. Finally, University of Mary students are responsible toshow respect for the game officials and all personnel responsiblefor the facility where the competition is taking place.16.1 Students are prohibited from engaging in any typeof taunting, verbal harassment and/or using profane

26or obscene expressions at athletic events directedagainst officials, coaches, student athletes, fans and/or security personnel at University of Mary athleticevents (this policy applies at all competitions andevents whether at home or away) (Level 3-5).16.2 Students are prohibited from displaying profane,obscene, and/or offensive epithets or graphic messageson any article of clothing or on any sign, or itemat any University of Mary athletic competition or anyother university sponsored event. This includes theprohibition against wearing or displaying so called“underground” t-shirts or signs (Level 4-5).16.3 Students are prohibited from designing, selling,promoting, distributing or participating in any planto design or sell, promote or distribute any undergrounditem (such as t-shirts or other articles ofclothing or signs) to other students or fans containingmessages or graphic representations that areobscene, degrading or inconsistent with the values ofthe university (Level 5).16.4 Students are prohibited from selling, promoting ordistributing any article used to support the Universityof Mary or make reference to any of its athleticopponents without prior written approval of theathletic director (Level 3).Standard 17: Students are Responsibleto Refrain from Sponsoring and/orParticipating in Non-Sanctioned ActivitiesUniversity of Mary students are prohibited from invitingother University of Mary students to participate in activitiesthat encourage or promote illegal activity and/or those thatcause disruption of officially sponsored activities whetherheld on or off campus.17.1 Students who organize, sponsor and/or invite otherstudents to participate in non-sanctioned activitiesthat encourage or promote illegal activity such asunder-aged drinking or any other activity that disruptsofficially sponsored activities or any type of“underground” activity held in conjunction with officialuniversity celebrations shall be subject to studentconduct action up to expulsion (Level 5).17.2 Students who participate in non-sanctionedactivities as described above are subject to studentconduct action (Level 4).Standard 18: Students are Responsibleto Comply with the University’s Policyon GamblingStudents are prohibited from engaging in any form ofillegal gambling activity at the university.18.1 Students who engage in illegal gambling of anykind are subject to student conduct action. Appropriatesanctions may include a requirement for thestudent who has engaged in gambling to undergoan evaluation for problem gambling to be conductedby a licensed and qualified mental health professionalat the student’s expense. Such a requirementincludes the responsibility on the part of the studentto comply with all recommendations resultingfrom such evaluation providing appropriate releaseof information to allow the university to provideappropriate information in advance of the evaluationand also to permit the mental health professional toprovide the university with information to verifycompliance (Level 3).Standard 19: Students are Responsibleto Respect All PersonsRespect is one of the University of Mary’s core Benedictinevalues. The value of respect affirms the belief that eachhuman being is gifted by God with great dignity and worthas a unique creation of God, fashioned in God’s own imageand loved by God. To value respect requires us to steadfastlyrefuse to accept any philosophy that permits one humanbeing to treat another as lacking in dignity or as an object tobe mistreated, used, exploited, abused, or manipulated foranother’s own selfish ends. Instead, St. Benedict tells us towelcome the other Christ. At a university that values respect,students are responsible to treat all others with respect anddignity using respectful language.19.1 Students who are disrespectful of the dignity ofothers through mistreatment, or behavior that isexploitive, or manipulative or one who uses abusivelanguage directed against another person is subjectto student conduct action (Level 1-5 with the exactlevel determined by the nature of the circumstances).Standard 20: Students are Responsibleto Respect the Property of OthersTaking what does not belong to you is stealing no matterhow small the value of the item taken. The fact that sometimesan item is left unattended or unlocked does not makeit all right to take it. It is still stealing because it does notbelong to you.Stealing in any form (theft, burglary, and robbery) iswrong and contrary to the Benedictine value of community.When community is valued and others are respected, allmembers of the community serve as stewards of propertybelonging to individuals as well as property belonging tothe community as a whole. Members of the communitywho betray the trust of others by taking what is not theirsinjure the security of the entire community and subjectthemselves to both legal and student conduct action.Students who damage someone else’s property byaccident, are responsible to contact the property owner andtake responsibility (compensate the owner) for the damage.No one has the right to intentionally damage or vandalizesomeone’s property. Anyone who would do so acts contrary

27to the Benedictine value of respect and community and issubject to student conduct action.20.1 Students who take what does not belong to themviolate the law and the Community Standards forStudents at the University of Mary. The universityreserves the right to report all such instances to lawenforcement authorities for possible prosecution andthose responsible are subject to student conductaction up to expulsion (Level 1-5 with exact studentconduct level to be determined by the nature of thecircumstances involved).20.2 Students who damage the property of others byaccident and fail to take appropriate responsibilityfor their actions are responsible to compensate theowner for all damages and are subject to studentconduct action (Level 3-4).20.3 Students who vandalize the property of others causeinjury to the sense of security of individuals and ofthe community. Vandalism will not be tolerated atthe University of Mary. Violators are responsible topay for the damage they cause and are subject to amandatory evaluation to be conducted at their ownexpense by a licensed psychiatrist or psychologist.The student shall also be responsible to complywith any recommendations resulting from such anevaluation and will be required to provide for theappropriate release of information needed to providea copy of the evaluation and recommendations to theuniversity’s student conduct officials (Level 4 or 5).Standard 21: Students are Responsibleto Refrain from Violent BehaviorUniversity of Mary students are expected to settle conflictsin a civilized and respectful manner. If needed, mediation isan option available by contacting the director of student life.Physical violence or threats of violence of any kind is contraryto the value of respect and endangers the safety andsecurity of the community. Violence or the threat of violence,of any kind, will be treated as a serious matter and will not betolerated at the University of Mary.Relationship violence is a dangerous form of violenceprevalent within the college student population. Often thevictims of relationship violence find it difficult to ask for helpor blame themselves for the abuse. No one deserves to beabused for any reason and everyone deserves help if they arebeing abused.The University of Mary will assist any student at theuniversity who has been the target of violence, threats ofviolence or abuse of any kind whether it has taken placeon or off campus or been perpetrated by another studentor someone else. Student who need assistance as well asfriend of students who need assistance are urged to contacteither the director of student life or the student counselorfor assistance. In response, these university employees willassist the student in need with reporting violence or abuse tolaw enforcement officials if desired; they will assist with theprocess of obtaining a protection order; and they will assistthe student in accessing the services of the Abused AdultResource Center (AARC).In addition, the University of Mary’s policy is that anystudent who has been ordered by a court to avoid contactwith any other member of the university community may beheld subject to the university’s emergency suspension policyfor as long as the court order is in effect. Students who wantto know more about this policy may contact the director ofstudent life.21.1 Students are prohibited from using any form ofviolence, or restraint against another person. Violatorsare subject to student conduct action (Level 4-5).Students who violate this policy may be required toundergo an evaluation by a qualified mental health professionalwho must be approved in advance by the Universityof Mary student counselor. In such case, the student shallbe responsible to complete all recommendations resultingfrom the evaluation. He/she shall also be responsible toprovide the appropriate release of information to enablethe evaluator to furnish the university’s conduct officer(s)with a copy of the evaluation, recommendations, anddocumentation of compliance. Fees for the evaluation andany subsequent educational programs and/or counselingare the responsibility of the student. The conduct officerhas the discretion to impose additional sanctions andrequirements as circumstances warrant.Standard 22: Students are Responsibleto Refrain from Disrupting the LegitimateActivities of OthersDisruptive behavior is behavior that endangers the healthand safety of others, causes others to experience undue distressor otherwise significantly interferes with the legitimateactivities of others.22.1 Students responsible for disruptive behavior aresubject to student conduct action. The exactstudent conduct level to be determined by thenature of the circumstances involved.Standard 23: Students are Responsibleto Cooperate with the University’s Policieson Searches of Lockers, Vehicles andPersonal PropertyThe university reserves the right to search student lockers,vehicles and personal property when: a) there is a danger to thelife or safety of any member of the university community; b)when facilities or property are endangered; and c) when thereis reasonable cause to believe there has been a violation of universitypolicy. In these cases, the following policies apply:23.1 In the event where local, state or federal law enforcementagencies present a valid search warrant it isthe policy of the university to not interfere withlaw enforcement officials. The university reservesthe right to pursue independent student conduct

28action against any student based upon the findingsof a search conducted by law enforcement officials.In this case, the conduct officer shall determine aconduct level appropriate to the violation.23.2 In the event where there is reasonable cause to believethat a student (or guest of a student) is in violationof university policy or regulations a search ofthe student’s locker, vehicle, or personal propertymay be authorized by the vice president for studentdevelopment, vice president for financial affairs, vicepresident for academic affairs, athletic director, directorof student life, associate director of student life,residence director or director of physical plant. In theevent a search is authorized, at least two universityofficials (one of whom may be a resident assistant)shall be present during the search. Those authorizedto conduct the search are authorized to confiscate anyitems discovered that are contrary to university policyor that are evidence of policy violations. In the eventthe student is not present, those conducting the searchshall leave a notice indicating the search took place.The notice shall indicate the university official whoauthorized the search and it shall include an itemizedlist of all materials confiscated during the search.23.3 In the case where a student has been found responsiblefor violating a university policy that endangersothers or involves the consumption or possession ofalcohol and/or illegal drugs as a part of the sanctioningprocess, the conduct officer may authorize futureunannounced searches of the student’s locker, vehicle orpersonal property. The search process shall otherwise beidentical to that described in Standard 23.2.Standard 24: Students are Responsibleto Respect the Authority of theDirector of Student Life with Regard toStudent Conduct ActionsThe director of student life shall have the authority tocite students with violations not specifically included inthe Community Standards for Students when the studenthas: a) acted in a manner inconsistent with the values andphilosophy of the university; b) acted with a lack of respectand civility; c) harmed other people or property. In thesecases, the director of student life has the authority to determinean appropriate conduct level and sanctions that willapply.

29General University PoliciesPolicies published in the Student Handbook are generallythose that have been established specifically to apply tostudents. Another set of policies, General University Policieshave applicability to faculty and staff as well as students.These policies are published in electronic form and maybe found via the “General University Policies” link onmy.umary.edu.Revisions made to a particular general university policy,as well as new ones, may be approved by the universityat any point during the course of any given year. In sucha case, the university will make an effort to inform thecommunity of the new or revised policy as well as the dateit becomes effective.All University of Mary students are responsible to befamiliar with and comply with the university’s generaluniversity policies. Any violation of a general universitypolicy on the part of a student is a violation of the university’scommunity standards for students and the violatingstudent is subject to student conduct action. In some cases,the general university policy itself may provide for a sanctioningprocess for violators. In all other cases, the directorof student life and/or those authorized to act in the capacityof a student conduct officer has the authority to determinestudent conduct level and other sanctions deemedappropriate for the violation as part of the student conductprocess.At the time when this edition of the StudentHandbook went to print, the following general universitypolicies were posted in electronic form:• Acceptable Use Policies for Information Technologyat the University of Mary – these policies defineappropriate use of technology at the university.Included is information about appropriate use ofemail, the university’s internet and Wi-Fi services,university computers and computer labs, downloadsof information, etc.• Amendments to General University Policies –describes the process students, faculty and staffshould follow if they want to pursue a revision toa specific general university policy.• Annunciation Monastery Property and Grounds –describes the Monastery’s property and grounds andincludes information about occasions when membersof the university community are invited to theMonastery.• Appropriate Relationships – contains informationabout appropriate relationships and relationshipsto avoid between faculty, staff and students.• Campus Security Report – this report describes theuniversity’s security procedures and policies. Itincludes information in compliance with theClery Act about crime statistics at the university.• Communication of Official University Business –this policy designates the University of Mary emailsystem as a means for the university, faculty andstaff to communicate official information to students.The policy indicates students are responsible tomonitor their University of Mary email account andare responsible for any information sent to them bythis means.• Conduct Grievance Board and Procedure – thissection describes the University of Mary’s processfor students, faculty and staff to report discrimination,harassment, sexual misconduct, hazing orretaliation. It also describes how the university willinvestigate and respond to all such reports it receives.• Conduct Grievance Procedure Complaint Form – thisis the form to use to report misconduct described inthe previous section.• Copyright Infringement Policy – this policy is incompliance with Federal law. It describes what islegal and illegal in terms of copying and/or downloading copyrighted material including printedinformation and information in electronic form.It includes information about illegal downloads ofmusic and video.• Discrimination and Harassment Policy – prohibitsdiscrimination or harassment of any kind at theuniversity.• Drug Free Schools Policy – this policy is mandated byFederal law. It describes the University of Mary’spolicy to prevent substance abuse and includes informationabout help that is available for students whoexperience difficulties with substance abuse.• Drug Free Workplace – this policy is mandatedby Federal law. It describes the University of Mary’spolicy to prevent substance abuse in the workplaceand includes information about help that is availablefor employees who experience difficulties withsubstance abuse.• Fundraising – describes what is permissible and whatis not with regard to fundraising activities at theuniversity. All students, faculty and staff must obtainadvance approval in order to engage in any form offundraising at the university or on behalf of theuniversity.• General Grievance Policy for Students – this policyoutlines the process students should use to pursuea grievance against a member of the faculty, staff oradministration of the university. Note: this processdoes not apply to academic grievances such as anappeal of a grade. In that case, the student should usethe process outlined in his/her course syllabus.

30• Hazing – this is the university’s policy whichprohibits students, faculty and staff from engaging inany form of hazing. Hazing is illegal and prohibitedby the NCAA.• Identity Theft Red Flag Policy – a federallymandated policy that describes the university’spolicies for preventing identity theft and safeguarding personal information.• Inclement Weather Policy – describes the Universityof Mary’s procedure for closing the universitybecause of inclement weather.• Liturgy and Prayer – describes the central roleof liturgy and prayer in the spiritual life of theUniversity of Mary.• Marketing and Advertisement Policy – describeswhat is acceptable and not acceptable with regard toadvertising and marketing products and events atthe university.• Non-Discrimination Statement – this is theUniversity of Mary’s official non-discriminationstatement.• Policy Enforcement – describes how policies areenforced at the university.• Posting Policy – describes what is acceptable andnot acceptable with regard to posting flyers andother notices at the university.• Retaliation – prohibits students, faculty and stafffrom taking any action against another person whoreports misconduct to university officials or lawenforcement authorities.• Sexual Misconduct Policy – defines and prohibitsany form of sexual misconduct at the Universityof Mary.• Student Health Clinic – indicates that studentshave priority to receive services at the StudentHealth Clinic. Faculty and staff may receive serviceswith the understanding that students will be givenpriority for appointment times.• Student Records – describes the university’s proceduresfor protecting the privacy of student recordsas well the procedures for students to access theirrecords as required by the Family EducationalRecords and Privacy Act (FERPA).• Tobacco Free Policy – this is the university’s newlyapproved tobacco free policy which prohibitssmoking as well as use of smokeless tobacco onuniversity property.• Weapons Policy – prohibits the possession ofweapons, ammunition, explosive devices, and fireworks on university property to include the residencehalls and in vehicles on university property.

31The University of Mary’s Process toRespond to Student Behavioral ConcernsIn the wake of tragic violence occurring at other collegesand universities many campuses, including the Universityof Mary, have created behavioral assessment and interventionteams with the goal of preventing such tragedies fromoccurring. The idea behind these teams is based on theevidence that prior to each tragedy there were concernsabout the well-being of the perpetrator on the part ofstudents, faculty, or staff. The existence of such a teamprovides a place for members of the university communityto go with such concerns so they can be investigated and atragedy can be prevented.University of Mary Behavioral Concerns PolicyTo maintain a safe and healthy living and learning environmentfor all members of the university community,the University of Mary reserves the right to interveneas it deems appropriate in response to any student whoevidences behavior that is cause for legitimate concernabout the student’s potential to:1. Be at risk to harm self or others and/or to be in somesignificant danger or causing others to be exposed tosignificant danger.2. Be experiencing difficulty functioning in the universityenvironment and/or the behavior in question isinterfering with the rights or legitimate activities ofothers and/or is damaging or potentially damagingto property or facilities.3. Function safely and care for self after a medical leave(voluntary or involuntary), after being suspendedfrom the university or after being hospitalized orevaluated by for risk to self or others.To address such concerns, the University of Mary Assessmentand Care Team or ACT has been established to assessand respond as deemed appropriate to student behavioralconcerns described in this policy.Assessment and Care Team (ACT)The University of Mary’s behavioral assessment teamwas formed in 2009 as was originally known as the BehavioralConcerns Committee. In 2011, the name was changedto the Assessment and Care Team or ACT. Individuals areselected for membership on ACT based on a specific typeof expertise they are able to provide. Members of ACTinclude:• The associate director of student life• A member of the teaching faculty organization withexpertise in behavior concerns (appointed by thevice president for academic affairs)• A university official with expertise in campussafety/security (appointed by the vice presidentfor financial affairs)• The student counselor• A residence director or other member of the staff witha graduate degree in a student affairs, student development,higher education administration or similarfield (appointed by the director of student life)Each ACT member shall recognize his or her capacity asa person occupying a place of trust and is responsible toavoid serving on ACT for a case where a conflict of interestor dual role situation exists. In such a situation or in anyother situation where a member is unable to serve, theUniversity reserves the right to appoint additional ACTmembers as is deemed appropriate.The vice president for student development will appointa member to serve as the ACT chair.How to Report a ConcernAbout Student BehaviorThe University of Mary encourages students, facultyand staff, to report student behavior that causesconcern about the safety, security or generalwell-being of the student or others.If the situation is an emergency – the report should bemade to emergency authorities by immediately calling911. After the 911 call has been made, the situation shouldalso be reported to the University of Mary Critical IncidentResponse Team (CIRT) by calling the University of MaryCampus Safety and Security Office at 471-6070. Emergenciesinclude any situation where the danger is immediate(is already happening) or imminent (about to happen atany moment).If the situation is not an emergency – the report shouldbe made to the Student Development Office located inRoom 1209 of the Benedictine Center for Servant Leadership(355-8265). All reports submitted will be reviewed byACT to determine the most appropriate response.How ACT Will Respond to a Reported ConcernWhen a concern about a student’s behavior is reported,ACT’s first priority is to gather additional information asneeded to assess the student’s situation and degree of risk.Toward that goal, any of the following responses may bean appropriate response:• If it appears that the danger is immediate orimminent, ACT may contact emergency officials,parents or other family members (as allowed byFERPA) to locate the student and ensure the safetyof all involved.

32• The student who is evidencing the behavior(s)of concern may be invited to join in a voluntaryprocess to assess the student’s situation and to workwith ACT to resolve the concerns that have beenreported.• ACT may contact others who have relevant informationincluding family, friends, roommates, residencelife staff, faculty, staff or anyone else who may beable to help ACT understand the students situation.• In order to assess the degree of risk posed by thestudent, ACT may ask (or in some cases mandate)the student to be evaluated by a qualified professionalwith a specific type of expertise. The informationprovided from the evaluation will be used tohelp determine the most appropriate plan to resolveany concerns about the student’s behavior. Studentsare responsible for any fees which may be requiredas part of a voluntary or mandatory evaluation.• In the event there is legitimate reason to believe thestudent must be monitored in order to protect safety,the university reserves the right to ask the studentto take a voluntary temporary leave of absence fromthe residence halls and/or from the university untilsuch time as the student can provide documentationfrom a qualified health care provider that he/shecan safely return without the need to be monitoredby the university. In such a case the student may bereleased from the university to family or anotherresponsible party or he/she may be hospitalizedfor observation/evaluation. In such a situation, ifthe student is not willing or is incapable of takinga voluntary leave the university reserves the rightto mandate such a leave by means of its emergencysuspension policy.OutcomesDue to seriousness of the issues and the behaviors thatcome before it, ACT has broad authority to determine themost appropriate course of action it deems to be in the bestinterests of the student, all others affected or involved, andthe common good of the university. Possible outcomesmay include but are not limited to:• A voluntary plan for the student to completedesigned to address concerns about the student’sconduct. The plan may include voluntary evaluationby a qualified health-care provider, medicaltreatment, counseling/therapy and/or some otherrelevant form of education or support.• The student may elect to take a medical withdrawalfrom the university (subject to approval by the vicepresident for academic affairs). In such a case ACTmay require the student to provide an evaluation ofthe student’s current level of functioning in order toreturn to the university.• The student may elect to voluntarily withdraw fromthe university, the residence halls or from any extracurricularactivity. In such a case, ACT may requirethe student to provide an evaluation of the student’scurrent level of functioning in order to return to theuniversity, to the residence halls or to extra-curricularparticipation.• In cases where a danger is believed to exist to thestudent or to others, ACT may make a recommendationto the vice president for student developmentthat the student be temporarily suspended fromthe university, the residence halls and/or fromextra-curricular participation until such time as thestudent is able to provide evidence that he/she isable to function safely at the university in the formof an evaluation of the student’s current level offunctioning completed by a qualified medical ormental health professional. The vice president forstudent development may place other requirementsas deemed appropriate as conditions for lifting thetemporary suspension.• In the event the student refuses or is not able tovoluntarily cooperate with the efforts of ACT, ACThas the authority to impose any sanction deemedappropriate to the situation in the interests ofprotecting the safety of the student and/or thecommunity.• The University of Mary is not designed nor is itequipped to supervise, monitor, and/or rehabilitateindividuals who are a threat to self or others and/or who are not able to function effectively in theuniversity environment without disrupting thefunctions of the university and/or the legitimateactivities of others. In such a case, the final outcomemay be a recommendation for the vice presidentfor student development to suspend the studentuntil such time as the student is able to function inthe university environment. until such time as thestudent is able to provide evidence that he/she isable to function safely at the university in the formof an evaluation of the student’s current level offunctioning completed by a qualified medical ormental health professional. The vice president forstudent development may place other requirementsas deemed appropriate as conditions for lifting thetemporary suspension.Appeal ProcessA student may appeal a determination made by ACT.The request must be in writing and must be received bythe vice president for student development within

335 business days after the ACT decision is delivered to thestudent’s University of Mary official e-mail account. Anydecision made by the ACT will remain in effect until thereview process has been completed. The vice president forstudent development will make a decision regarding theappeal as soon as possible and will notify the student ofhis/her determination via an e-mail sent to the student’sUniversity of Mary e-mail account. The decision of the vicepresident for student development is the university’s finallevel of appeal in all matters before ACT.Records and PrivacyAll ACT records and files will be maintained in theStudent Development Office a manner consistent with theFamily Educational Records and Privacy ACT (FERPA)and all other legal and professional standards. In addition,ACT will carry out its work with the highest degreeof privacy and discretion possible. However, in an emergencyand/or when there is an imminent risk to thestudent or to the community posed by the student theuniversity may be required to notify emergency authorities,a student’s parents or family, or others as required bylaw and permitted by FERPA. In addition, the nature ofthe ACT’s work may require members to question othersdeemed to have relevant information to its investigation.ACT’s Relationship with theCritical Incident Response Team (CIRT)Different situations require different responses. Situationsthat involve an immediate and serious threatrequire an immediate summons of emergency officials bycalling 911. Examples include a bomb threat or a post ona social network site from a student saying goodbye tofriends because the student has just ingested a lethal doseof a medication. These situations call for the immediateresponse of trained emergency responders in order toprotect life.In addition to emergency authorities, the University ofMary Critical Incident Response Team (CIRT) should beactivated in any situation where there is an immediate andserious danger. This is done by calling the Campus Safetyand Security Department at 471-6070. The role of CIRT iscrisis response and management. CIRT works togetherwith emergency officials until the danger has beenresolved.In contrast, ACT is designed to work with studentsin a deliberate process of assessment that requires time.Professionals with expertise in fields such as humanbehavior, mental health, and medicine (to name a few)may be enlisted to assist with the process. The goal of theACT assessment is to determine what type of interventionor support services are needed to proactively prevent astudent’s situation from escalating out of control or into acrisis and/or to enable the student to function safely andsuccessfully at the university.Despite their differing roles, ACT and the CIRT worktogether for the good of all involved in some situations.The most common instances of collaboration would be:• Instances where a student who is working or hasworked with ACT becomes in a crisis situationwhere an immediate and serious danger exists. Insuch a case ACT may activate the CIRT as the situationescalates or the CIRT may consult with ACT asit responds to such a crisis.• In some circumstances, the CIRT may ask ACT to doan assessment on a student who has been involvedin a crisis situation. For example, the CIRT may askACT to assess a student who made a suicide attemptin order to determine under what conditions thestudent may be permitted to return to the universityafter the immediate danger has been resolved.ACT’s Relationship withthe Student Conduct SystemIt is possible that a student’s behavior may be thesubject of simultaneous interest from both ACT and theStudent Conduct System. In such a case, the priorityshould be for ACT to evaluate the level of risk posed bythe student and take action deemed appropriate to thesituation. The student conduct process can wait. However,this practice should not construed as a means for a studentto avoid being held accountable for his/her misconduct.Unless there is a specific rationale jointly determinedby the director of student life and ACT to do otherwise,student conduct action should proceed as soon as it isdeemed safe to do so.In the course of their work with students, the university’sstudent conduct officers may learn of student behaviorthat is cause for concern. They should report any suchconcerns to ACT.

34Student Conduct Process“Therefore we intend to establish a school for the Lord’sservice. In drawing up its regulations, we hope to setdown nothing harsh, nothing burdensome. The good of allconcerned, however, may prompt us to a little strictnessin order to amend faults and to safeguard love.”(Rule of Benedict Prol 45-47)A. The Student Conduct Philosophyat the University of MaryThe philosophy of student conduct at the University ofMary is rooted in its Christian, Catholic and Benedictinemission and identity. In keeping with the Benedictine philosophyof educating the “whole person” moral and ethicaldevelopment is an important focus of the student conductprocess. There is an emphasis on helping students discernan appropriate balance between individual freedom andresponsibility to God, self, the university community andothers. The goal of this discernment is to understand personalfreedom within the context of true freedom which isunderstood as being free to be and do what God intends.There is also an emphasis placed on developing anappreciation among students for Christian and Catholicmoral principles. This approach is often counter-culturalto popular secular culture that advocates relativistic moraldecision-making where it is up to the individual to decidewhat is right and wrong according to individual preferencesand circumstances.The university’s approach to student conduct is designedto be sensitive to the developmental context of the studentexperience with emphasis on the opportunities for teachingand learning that are an inherent part of the process. Whenstudents fall short in his/her responsibility to behave in amanner that is responsible and considerate of others and/or when the student violates the policies and regulations ofthe university, the university has a responsibility to intervene.The goals of intervention are to:1. Confront inappropriate conduct and violationsof policy and hold students accountable andresponsible for their conduct.2. Protect the safety, well-being and rights of othersand the university community as a whole.3. Teach and help students to learn moral andethical principles involved in decisions relatedto personal conduct and to more fully developtheir ability to use moral reasoning skills tomake good decisions about personal conduct.Assist the offending student with the processof reconciliation with those who have beennegatively impacted by the student’s behavior.B. Differences Between the StudentConduct Process and the Legal SystemIt is important for students to be aware of the differencesbetween legal statutes and the courts on one hand, and theUniversity of Mary Community Standards for Students andthe Student Conduct Process on the other.In general, the courts (including the U.S. Supreme Court)have been reluctant to interfere in student conduct casesbecause of the recognition that student conduct processesare closely associated with the educational mission of thecolleges and universities. This is especially true in the caseof private colleges and universities with a religious affiliationwhere the student conduct system is also a part of themoral and religious mission of the university.The primary legal requirement for universities is thatstudent conduct processes must be consistent withstandards for due process. In other words, the universityhas the responsibility to make information about policiesand conduct procedures available to students and conductofficers who are responsible to utilize the procedures in themost consistent manner possible.The Community Standards for Students is not intendedto be an all-encompassing legal code that addressesall eventualities for student conduct. The fundamentalprinciple of the standards is the expectation that studentswill strive to conduct themselves in a manner wherethere is an appropriate balance between freedom andresponsibility to God, others, the university communityand self. Therefore, unlike a legal code, students areresponsible to the university for their conduct even whenthe exact behavior in question is not specifically identifiedin the community standards when it is implied in theuniversity’s Benedictine values and general standards forconduct. Responsible for appropriate conduct whether onor off-campus, students, by virtue of matriculation, becomeambassadors of the University of Mary.Similarly, the Student Conduct Process is not intended tobe a court of law. In a court of law, the standard for determiningwhether or not a suspect is guilty is that prosecutorsmust prove “beyond a reasonable doubt” that an individualis “guilty.” This requires extensive investigative processesand the burden of proof in legal cases is the responsibility ofthe prosecutor or state. This burden of proof is well beyondthe capability of any university conduct system. Instead,the standard of determining responsibility for a violationof the university’s Community Standards for Students isone of “substantial” evidence. In other words, if the availableevidence supporting the allegation is determined to beadequate to make a reasonable conclusion of responsibility,the student may be disciplined for an infraction of policy.Other important differences between the Student ConductProcess and the legal system include:

351. There is no right to a public trial heard by a jury.2. There is no right to be represented by an attorneyat conduct conferences or hearings.3. There is no right to cross examine witnesses andin some cases at the discretion of the director ofstudent life, there is no right to know the identity ofthose making allegations against you.4. Due to the confidential nature of student conductprocesses, press coverage is prohibited.In contrast to the legal system, violations of the CommunityStandards for Students are normally addressed in anindividual conduct conference between the student and theappropriate university conduct officer. The Student ConductProcess is confidential. Only individuals actually involvedin the hearing may participate. Students are afforded theopportunity to have an advisor present for the purposes ofproviding support although the advisor is not permitted toparticipate in the hearing or conference. All those inattendance are prohibited from discussing the proceedingswith the press and all press coverage of the proceedings isprohibited.C. Application of the Student Conduct SystemThe University of Mary Student Conduct Processdescribed herein applies to all enrolled University of Marystudents (undergraduate or graduate) who by the act ofenrollment are responsible to be familiar with its contentand abide by its policies, regulations and processes.D. Presidential Authority in Regardto Student ConductNothing contained in this handbook shall limit theauthority of the president of the university to discipline tothe extent of expulsion any student who has acted contraryto the rules and regulations of the university.E. Student Eligibility to Participate inExtra-Curricular ActivitiesAt the University of Mary, eligibility to participate inextra-curricular activities is a privilege given to a studentbased upon whether or not the student has successfullymet all the criteria for participation established by theuniversity. Extra-curricular activities include intramurals,intercollegiate athletics, cheer team, dance team, pepband, all performances sponsored by the university’smusic and theater department, forensic competitions,student clubs and organizations and all activities sponsoredby the student activities committee. To be eligibleto participate in extracurricular activities at the Universityof Mary, the student must successfully meet all of thefollowing criteria:1. The individual must be enrolled as a student atthe University of Mary (part or full-time).2. The student must be current with his/herstudent account and must have paid the appropriatestudent activity fee for the semester inquestion as certified by student accounts.3. The student must be in good standing with theuniversity with regard to student conduct. Goodstanding is defined as having a student conductstatus at Level 3 or below. As indicated in thestudent handbook under the student conductsystem, a student at Level 4 may have his/hereligibility reinstated one time at the discretionof the director of student life, based on satisfactoryprogress towards completing all requiredconduct sanctions.4. In addition to the criteria listed here, thestudent must also meet any additional eligibilityrequirements criteria required by the specificextra-curricular program in which they wish toparticipate.Pursuant to the university’s Emergency SuspensionPolicy (published in this section of the Student Handbook),the university reserves the right to immediatelysuspend the eligibility of any student to participate inextra-curricular activities who at the sole discretion of theuniversity is a danger to others, who has been chargedin criminal court with a felony or other crime consideredto be contrary to the university’s values and/or who isthe subject of an internal university investigation into aserious violation of university policy.F. Student Conduct RecordsStudent Conduct Records are part of a student’s formaleducational record and are centrally maintained inthe Student Development Office. Typically, a StudentConduct Record is established when a written report orinformation on a student is received by the director ofstudent life (or other appropriate university official, asmay be provided for by the applicable university policy).All Student Conduct Records are maintained in accordancewith the Family Education Rights and PrivacyAct (FERPA). Student Development will abide by alllaws requiring confidentiality and privacy with regardto the student conduct system. In cases involving allegedviolent or injurious behavior, Student Development willinform the victim, as allowed by law, of the outcome ofthe proceeding. Except as provided below, all StudentConduct Records are maintained for seven years after thegraduation date of the student and then destroyed in amanner, which will preserve confidentiality.• If a student receives the sanction of expulsionfrom the university, the Student Conduct Recordwill be retained permanently.• If a student is involved in litigation with theuniversity, the Student Conduct Record may bekept indefinitely.

36• If a student transfers and then graduates fromanother college or university, Student Developmentwill destroy the Student Conduct Recordseven years after the date of transfer.G. Reporting Student Misconduct atthe University of MaryWhen a student engages in illegal behavior or violatesuniversity policies, it is a violation of the CommunityStandards for Students. All students and all members ofthe faculty, staff and administration as well as securityofficers, law enforcement officials, public officials, guestsor visitor to the university or any other individual withdirect knowledge of misconduct on the part of a Universityof Mary student has the right to report such behavioras follows:1. Violations of the University of Mary SexualMisconduct Policy, Discrimination andHarassment Policy, Hazing Policy, and/orRetaliation Policy – Individuals who havedirect knowledge of a University of Marystudent violating any of the above policiesshould file a report using the Conduct GrievanceProcedure found under the “General Policies”link on the main page of my.umary.edu. Individualswho have questions about the processshould contact the director of student life, thedirector of human resources or the assistant vicepresident for academic affairs for assistance inmaking a report.2. Illegal Behavior – The University of Maryencourages individuals with knowledge ofillegal behavior on the part of a University ofMary student to report such behavior to theappropriate law enforcement officials. Membersof the University of Mary administration, facultyor staff are prohibited as employees of the universityfrom discouraging anyone from reportingillegal behavior to law enforcement officialsand they are responsible to cooperate with officialinvestigation. In addition to reporting illegalbehavior to law enforcement officials, individualswith direct knowledge of illegal behavior onthe part of a University of Mary student are alsoencouraged to report such behavior to the directorof student life (in the case where the illegalbehavior in question is a form of Sexual Misconduct,Discrimination, Harassment, Hazing orRetaliation, the reporting process described innumber 1 above, should be used).3. Violations of the University of Mary CommunityStandards for Students and All Other Violationsof University of Mary Policy – Individuals whohave direct knowledge of any type of policyviolations on the part of a University of Marystudent, other than those cases described innumbers 1 and 2 above, should report the violationto the director of student life. If the violationoccurs in a residence hall the report can alsobe made to the appropriate residence directoror resident assistant who is then responsibleto submit an incident report to the director ofstudent life.The person making a report of misconduct will beasked to identify himself/herself and will be expectedto remain active in the university’s investigation of thematter. The university assumes no responsibility to acton anonymous report or to continue an investigation ifthe person who reported it refuses to participate in theinvestigation. The university reserves the right to requirethe person making the report to submit a written statementor report.Those who make a report of misconduct are protectedby the university’s Retaliation Policy (found underthe “General Policies” link on my.umary.edu). In caseswhere the person making the report has reason to fearretaliation or embarrassment, those investigating thematter may agree to keep his/her identity confidential tothe extent possible. In addition, the person who reportsmisconduct may request that he/she not be required toappear to provide information to those investigating thematter when the accused is present.H. Investigation of Alleged Student MisconductExcept in those cases involving a violation of a universitypolicy where the special conduct grievance processis utilized (e.g. the sexual misconduct policy, discriminationand harassment policy, hazing policy, and/orretaliation policy) the director of student life, and/orhis/her appointees are responsible to provide over sightfor the investigation of all student conduct cases. Aspart of an investigation the investigators are authorizedto require any student believed to be knowledgeableabout the alleged incident to submit himself/herself toappear for questioning and multiple appearances maybe mandated. Students interviewed during the courseof an investigation may be required to provide a writtenstatement. Interviews may be recorded. The director ofstudent life may appoint or enlist any university officialto assist with an investigation. Any student who refusesto be interviewed, makes false statements, provides misleadinginformation or withholds information is subjectto student conduct action.The director of student life may interview universityemployees and members of the public who may have informationpertinent to the investigation. There is no time limitimposed upon the director of student life to complete hisor her investigation and there is no statute of limitations.Investigations remain open for as long as necessary and studentsmay be held responsible for their actions at any time.

37I. Student Conduct that is Criminal inNature or Investigated/Prosecuted byLaw Enforcement AuthoritiesIn the case where it appears that a student under investigationat the university may have committed a criminaloffense, the university’s student conduct officers willinform the apparent victims of their right to report theincident to law enforcement authorities. If deemed tobe in the best interests of the community, the universityreserves the right to make an independent report of theincident to law enforcement officials. It is the policy ofthe university to cooperate with the investigation of anycriminal conduct by law enforcement officials as permittedby law.In a case where a student comes under investigationfor or is prosecuted for a criminal offense by lawenforcement officials, the university reserves the rightto conduct its own internal investigation to determine ifany university policy or community standard has beenviolated. In such a case, the university’s investigationshall be independent of any action by law enforcementor criminal justice authorities and may proceed before,during or after any civil or criminal proceedings. Theuniversity reserves the right to use any public recordgenerated from such action in its own internal investigation.If deemed to be in the best interests of the universitycommunity, the university reserves the right to delayits determination in any such case until all legal proceedingshave been resolved.Investigations that do not result in citations or chargesagainst the student as well as criminal justice proceedingsthat result in the reduction or dismissal of citationsor charges and/or a not guilty verdict do not obligatethe University of Mary to dismiss any student conductproceedings. In all such cases, the university reserves theright to complete its own investigation and come to itsown independent conclusion about whether or not misconducthas occurred according to own standards andpolicies.J. Determinations in MattersInvolving MisconductWhen the director of student life or his/her appointeesconcludes the university’s investigation, one of twodeterminations will be made:• If there is insufficient evidence to support theallegations, the charges against the accused aredismissed. Both the accused and the individualsmaking the allegations will be notified of theoutcome to the extent provided by FERPA.• If the director of student life determines that theevidence supports the allegations, he/she willgive formal notice to the accused student thathe/she has been found responsible for a violation.Notices will be delivered to the student’suniversity assigned e-mail account. It is theresponsibility of the student to check his/heruniversity e-mail account regularly. The directorof student life is under no obligation to grantextensions for appeals if the student has notchecked his/her account on a timely basis.Once notified, the student must exercise one of thefollowing options:1. If the accused student wishes to accept thedetermination of the conduct officer, he/she isrequired to schedule a conduct conference withthe director of student life or his/her designatedassistant within five business days. At theconference, the director of student life or his/her assistant will meet with the student for thepurpose of determining appropriate restitutionand/or sanctions. Generally, when a studentelects to accept responsibility for a violation inthis manner, sanctions will be reflective of thisdemonstration of responsibility. Students whoelect the option of a conduct conference forfeitthe right to any further appeal in the matter.The person making the allegations against thestudent will be notified of the outcome to theextent provided by FERPA. Students who schedulea conduct conference and fail to attend willbe sanctioned by the conduct officer and forfeitany right to appeal.2. If the accused student wishes to contest thedetermination of the conduct officer, he/she mustgive notice at the Student Development Officelocated in Room 1209 of the Benedictine Centerfor Servant Leadership within five businessdays. Such notice shall be in writing on the formprovided for that purpose. At the time the noticeis turned in at the Student Development Office,a hearing with the Community Standards Committeewill be scheduled. The complainant(s)will also be notified of the hearing and be giventhe option to appear at the hearing.3. If the accused student does not schedule aconduct conference with the conduct officer orrequest a hearing with Community StandardsCommittee within five business days, the directorof student life will sanction the student andthe student shall forfeit any right to furtherappeal in the matter.K. Appeal to the CommunityStandards CommitteeThe Community Standards Committee provides studentswith an opportunity for a hearing regarding thedetermination of the university conduct officer in regardto a violation of the Community Standards for Studentswhich includes any violation of university policy.

381. Description of the CommunityStandards CommitteeThe committee shall meet as necessary. If anappeal is submitted at a time when the CommunityStandards Committee is not functioning(such as during the summer months) the vicepresident for student development will considerthe appeal and his/her determination will befinal. Membership of the Committee consists offive student members selected to serve in conformancewith the following:a. To be eligible to serve on the CommunityStandards Committee, members must haveand maintain:1) Sophomore status or higher (theUniversity of Mary transcript mustshow successful completion of 30semester credits at an accredited collegeor university).2) A cumulative G.P.A. of at least 2.5.3) A student conduct status no higher thanLevel 1. Members of the committee whofail to maintain the requirements 1 and2 while serving on the committee shallbecome ineligible to continue membershipon the committee and a newmember shall be appointed by the vicepresident for student development tocomplete the remainder of the term.b. Any student meeting the criteria statedabove may apply to serve on the CommunityStandards Committee. The studentbody president (or his/her appointee) andthe director of student life will review allapplications and offer their recommendationsto the vice president for studentdevelopment. He/she will make theappointments to the committee and selecta chairperson from among the membersappointed.c. Students selected for membership on thecommittee will be required to indicateacceptance of the appointment by signingan oath of office.d. The term of membership on the committeeis one academic year, with the start tocoincide as much as possible with the beginningof the academic year and closing atthe end of the academic year in the spring.Vacancies on the committee during thecourse of the academic year will be filled assoon as possible. Committee members maybe reappointed to serve on the committee insubsequent years.e. The director of student life shall appoint aUniversity of Mary staff member to serveas the advisor to the committee. Responsibilitiesof the advisor are to: i) to provideorientation and training for committeemembers; ii) to serve as a resource to thechair of the committee and other committeemembers in regard to procedural questionsduring meetings and hearings; and iii) torecord the minutes of committee meetingsand hearings.f. The chair of the committee shall be a votingmember and responsible for ensuring thatthe proper protocol for hearings is followed.The chair will monitor the attendance ofcommittee members and when appropriate,excuse members unable to attend. Allexcused and unexcused absences of committeemembers will be recorded in theminutes. Unexcused absences of committeemembers shall be addressed by the chair inthe following manner: the first unexcusedabsence will result in a private reminderfrom the chair; a second unexcused absenceshall result in a written warning from thecommittee chair that an additional unexcusedabsence shall result in dismissal; andfinally, a third unexcused absence shallresult in immediate dismissal from thecommittee.2. The Protocol for Hearings Before theCommunity Standards CommitteeThe director of student life or his/her designeeis responsible along with the committee chair toensure that the following protocol is adhered toprior to and during all hearings:a. The chair of the committee coordinates thehearing schedule with the StudentDevelopment Office.b. A quorum of three is necessary for thecommittee to conduct a hearing.c. A committee member with any conflicts ofinterest in relation to a case before thecommittee is ethically bound to disqualifyhimself or herself from hearing the case.Should multiple members of the committeedisqualify themselves to the extentthat a quorum is impossible, the case shallbe referred to the Student DevelopmentCouncil.d. All hearings of the committee shall beconducted in private and are closed to thepress. All committee members are bound bythe requirements of the Family Educational

39Records and Privacy Act (FERPA) and willbe required to sign a confidentiality agreementthat prohibits them from disclosingconfidential student records or the proceedingsof the hearing to anyone as stipulatedby FERPA. The agreement also includesthe provision that committee members areprohibited from discussing the proceedingswith any member of the press including theUniversity of Mary student press.e. Only members of the committee, theadvisor, the director of student life and/orhis/her designee, the accused student(s),the complainant(s), witnesses, and advisorsmay attend a committee hearing. In somecases when complainants and or witnesseshave been offered confidentiality by thedirector of student life, the committee isobligated to restrict the appearance of thosein attendance to separate times.f. The advisor of the committee shall recordthe minutes of all committee meetings andhearings. Proceedings of the hearing maybe audio recorded by the advisor withthe exception of the committee’s privatedeliberations. Committee members are notallowed to remove any of the records of thehearing from the room. At the conclusion ofthe hearing, the advisor will attach a copyof the minutes to the evidence presented inthe hearing and a copy of the committee’sdetermination in the case. The minutes, tapeand evidence are the property of the universityand will be maintained by the directorof student life.g. Each of those accused as well as each ofcomplainant(s) may elect to have oneperson present for support at the hearing,provided written notification is given tothe director of student life at least 24 hoursprior to the hearing. The support person canbe a parent, guardian, academic advisor,or an attorney. The role of the supportperson is to provide support. He or she isprohibited from addressing the committeeor participating the hearing. The universityreserves the right to have legal counselpresent at all hearings.h. If the accused student fails to attend ascheduled hearing, the committee shallmake a decision based upon the informationavailable and the individual missingthe hearing forfeits the right to any furtherappeal in the matter.i. In the case where there is more than onestudent accused with the same offense associatedwith a single incident, the committeemay elect to hear the cases separately or asa group.j. The director of student life or his/herdesignee shall present the findings of theuniversity’s investigation of the matter inquestion to the committee. The university’sevidence shall be provided in the form of awritten summary prepared by the directorof student life or his/her designee outliningthe charges and all evidence gatheredin the investigation. The director of studentlife will also include a summary describingthe conduct status of the accused includingany previous written warnings and previousactions of the Community StandardsCommittee against the student and anyother prior violations of university policy.The director of student life or his/her designeeshall be allowed a specific amount oftime (normally not more than 5-10 minutes)to verbally summarize the information presented.k. Similarly, the student charged with aviolation shall present his or her evidencerefuting the allegations, also in the form of awritten summary. The accused student shallbe afforded the same time period providedby the director of student life to verballysummarize the information.l. In order to be considered by thecommittee, all statements made by witnessesmust be eyewitness accounts tocircumstances under question and alltestimony of witnesses must be signedby the witness. The testimony of any witnessesmust include information aboutthe witness’ employment status, officialresponsibilities pertinent to the case, relationshipwith the accused if any and otherinformation regarding any potential conflictof interest. Statements from witnesses, aswell as the testimony in the form of characterwitness or expert witness based onhearsay are not permissible. It is useful butnot a requirement for witnesses to be availableat the time of the hearing to answerquestions of the committee. Committeemembers have the option of questioningwitnesses but it is not required. Witnesseswho are present will be required to waitoutside the room where the committeemeets until called by the committee. Whenthe committee has completed questioning awitness that witness will be dismissed fromthe room. Neither party will be permitted tocross-examine the testimony of any witness.

40Unless there are questions from the committeefor a particular witness, the witness willnot be called upon to testify.m. Once the committee has reviewed thematerials presented and questioned witnesses(if this option is exercised), committeemembers may question either theaccused or the director of student life or his/her designee.n. All procedural questions are subject to thefinal decision of the committee advisor.o. When the committee has completed itsquestions of the participants in the hearing,the participants are excused to allow thecommittee opportunity to deliberate inclosed session. The committee is chargedwith the responsibility to determine whetheror not the individual is responsible for aviolation of the University of Mary CommunityStandards for Students and if so, todetermine what sanctions should apply.The committee has three options:1) to dismiss all charges against the accused;2) to concur with the finding of the directorof student life; or 3) to determine the accusedis responsible for violations other than thosedetermined by the director of student life orhis/her designee. While meeting in closedsession, the committee shall consider onlythat evidence which has been presented inthe hearing, and shall determine whetherthe accused is in violation of the university’spolicies. The committee shall make its determinationusing a standard of substantialevidence. In other words if the availableevidence supporting the allegation is determinedto be adequate to make a reasonableconclusion of responsibility, the studentshould be found responsible and appropriatesanctions should apply.p. At an appropriate time, the chair of thecommittee shall call for a vote of thecommittee in order to make a determination.The first vote may be done by a show ofhands on the questions before thecommittee. In the case of a tie, further deliberationswill be allowed and a secret voteshall follow. If the second vote results in atie, the case will be referred to the StudentDevelopment Council for resolution withoutrecommendation.q. Once the committee has come to a determinationof responsibility, it will then make adetermination of sanctions to be applied usingthe same process described in Section O.r. All determinations of the CommunityStandards Committee are to be signed by thecommittee members present. The accused,complainant(s) and the director of studentlife (or his/her designee) are informed of thedetermination(s) to the extent provided byFERPA.s. When the Community StandardsCommittee is unable to make a determinationin a case because of the inability toachieve a quorum or when the vote remainsdeadlocked, the determination in the matterwill be made by the vice president forstudent development. The decision of thevice president in these cases is final with theexception of those cases resulting in expulsionwhere a final appeal may be made tothe president of the university. Appealsmust be made in writing and received in thepresident’s office within five business days.3. The Right to Appeal Determinations of theCommunity Standards CommitteeComplainant(s), the accused, and/or the directorof student life (or his/her designee) havethe right to appeal any determination made bythe Community Standards Committee to theStudent Development Council. To be considered,appeals must be in writing on the form providedfor that purpose (available from the StudentDevelopment Office). The completed appealform must be received in the Student DevelopmentOffice within five business days after thedate of hearing. In the event an appeal is filed ata time when the Student Development Councilis not active, the vice president for studentdevelopment will hear the appeal and make afinal determination in the matter with the exceptionof those cases resulting in expulsion wherea final appeal may be made to the president ofthe university. Appeals must be made in writingand received in the president’s office within fivebusiness days.L. University of Mary Conduct LevelsStudent who are responsible for violating the Universityof Mary Community Standards for Students are assignedto one of five student conduct levels.Each successive conduct level indicates an increasedlevel of concern based upon the combination of the severityof the violation in question, the violator’s previoushistory and his or her record in complying with sanctionsresulting from previous violations. Each conduct level isassociated with guidelines for sanctioning deemed appropriateto that particular level.When a student has been assigned to a conduct level,additional violations are cumulative and result in thestudent progressing to a higher conduct level. Students

41who fail to comply with prescribed sanctions in the timeperiod required risk reassignment to an even higherconduct level.The University of Mary Student Conduct System isdesigned to allow students who learn from their experiencesan opportunity to reduce their student conductlevel. Students who satisfactorily comply with sanctionsand remain free from further violations for stipulatedperiods of time may petition to have their conduct statuslowered by one level. Additional time free of violations, asstipulated, will make the student eligible to pursue additionalpetitions to have his or her conduct level loweredone level per each petition.The Director of Student Life or others responsible forsanctioning a student have the authority to determinethe appropriate conduct level assigned to each studentbased upon the circumstances involved. When informationin the Student Handbook does not indicate the recommendedlevel for a particular violation, they have theauthority to make the determination.The five levels are as follows:Level 1The director of student life or others with responsibilityto sanction a student assign a student to a Level 1 statuswhen the student is responsible for the least severeinfractions of the University of Mary Community Standardsfor Students. A student may accumulate up totwo Level 1 violations (of any kind) and still remain atLevel 1. However, a third Level 1 type violation willresult in the student progressing to Level 2 status.Sanctions appropriate for Level 1 include (but arenot limited to): warnings; monetary fines; restitution;mediation; community building activities with thosenegatively affected by the violation; counseling;volunteer service and/or educational projects. Studentswho fail to complete sanctions required as a result of aLevel 1 violation within the prescribed time period willautomatically progress to Level 2 and they will be subjectto those additional conditions for failure to comply by thestated deadline indicated at the time of sanctioning.Students at Level 1 who satisfactorily complete allrequired sanctions and who remain free from anyfurther violations of the Community Standards for sixweeks (not including semester break, spring break,Summer Term, summer or any other time the studentis not enrolled in a class) may petition the StudentDevelopment Council to have their Level 1 status eliminated.The petition must be in standard letter format,a minimum of 150 words, 12-point font and standardmargins. The petition should include a summary ofthe violation(s), a well-thought response on the steps torestore goodwill with the persons impacted by his/herconduct and what he/she has learned from the universityconduct system.Level 2The director of student life or others with responsibilityto sanction a student assign a student to a Level 2status when the student is responsible for those violationsof the Community Standards for Students identifiedto be Level 2 violations; any lesser violation wherethere are extenuating circumstances meriting a higherlevel; or a first violation of the university’s alcoholpolicy. The director of student life or others withresponsibility to sanction a student have the authorityto determine if any student at Level 2 will progress toLevel 3 as the result of any subsequent Level 1 or Level2 violations of the Community Standards for Students.Sanctions appropriate for Level 2 include (but are notlimited to): automatic parental/guardian notificationof alcohol or drug law violations as permitted underFERPA, notification to the student’s advisor, coachand/or other faculty and staff who serve in an advisorycapacity for the student; monetary fines; restitution;community building with those negativelyaffected by the violation; counseling; volunteer service;behavioral contracts; and/or loss of privileges for aperiod of 1 to 4 weeks. Loss of privileges at Level 2can include any of the following: loss of the right toparticipate in student-sponsored activities, intramurals,and/or use of campus facilities.Students who fail to complete sanctions required as aresult of a Level 2 violation within the prescribed timeperiod will automatically progress to Level 3 and theywill be subject to those additional conditions for failureto comply by the stated deadline indicated at the timeof sanctioning.Students at Level 2 who successfully complete allrequired sanctions and remain free from any furtherviolations of the Community Standards for 12 weeks(not including semester break, spring break, SummerTerm, summer or any other time the student is notenrolled in a class) may petition the Student DevelopmentCouncil to have their conduct status reduced toLevel 1. The petition must be in standard letter format,a minimum of 150 words, 12-point font and standardmargins. The petition should include a summary ofthe violation(s), a well-thought response on the steps torestore goodwill with the persons impacted by his/herconduct and what he/she has learned from the universityconduct system.Level 3The director of student life or others with responsibilityto sanction a student assign a student to a Level 3 statuswhen the student is responsible for those violations of theCommunity Standards for Students identified to be Level3 violations; any lesser violation where there are extenuatingcircumstances meriting a higher level; a secondviolation of the university’s alcohol policy or first viola-

42tion of the university’s policy on illegal drugs and drugparaphernalia when the violation is possession of a smallamount of marijuana or drug paraphernalia.Sanctions appropriate for Level 3 include (but are notlimited to): automatic parental/guardian notification foralcohol or controlled substance violations as permittedby FERPA; notification of the student’s advisor and/orother faculty and staff who serve in an advisory capacityfor the student; monetary fines; restitution; counseling;behavioral contracts; community building; re-assignmentfrom campus residence facilities and/or loss of privilegesfor a period of 1 to 8 weeks (not including semester break,spring break, Summer Term, summer or any other time thestudent is not enrolled). Loss of privileges at Level 3 caninclude loss of the right to participate in student sponsoredactivities, intramurals, and/or use of campus facilities.Students who fail to complete sanctions required as aresult of a Level 3 violation within the prescribed timeperiod will automatically progress to Level 4 and theywill be subject to those additional conditions for failureto comply by the stated deadline indicated at the time ofsanctioning.Students at Level 3 who successfully complete allrequired sanctions and remain free from any furtherviolations of the Community Standards for Students for18 weeks (not including semester break, spring break,Summer Term, summer or any other time the studentis not enrolled) may petition the Student DevelopmentCouncil to have their conduct status reduced toLevel 2. The petition must be in standard letter format,a minimum of 150 words, 12-point font and standardmargins. The petition should include a summary ofthe violation(s), a well-thought response on the steps torestore goodwill with the persons impacted by his/herconduct and what he/she has learned from the universityconduct system.Level 4The director of student life or others responsible to sanctiona student assign a student to a Level 4 status whenthe student is responsible for: those violations of theCommunity Standards for Students identified to be Level4 violations; any lesser violation where there are extenuatingcircumstances meriting a higher level; a thirdviolation of the university’s alcohol policy; or a secondviolation of the university’s policy on illegal drugs anddrug paraphernalia when the violation is possession ofa small amount of marijuana or drug paraphernalia; or afirst violation of the university’s policy on illegal drugsconsidered to be a major violation.At Level 4, the student’s eligibility to participate inextra-curricular activities is automatically and immediatelysuspended for a minimum of 48 hours and untilsuch time as the student makes satisfactory progress, asdetermined by the director of student life, in completingsanctions required of him/her. Extra-curricular activitiesis defined in the university’s “Eligibility to Participate inExtra-Curricular Activities” (Section E).Once the student’s eligibility to participate in extracurricularactivities has been restored by the directorof student life, any non-compliance on the part of thestudent with regard to the sanctions required of himwill result in an automatic advancement of the student’sconduct level from Level 4 to Level 5.Other sanctions which apply to students at Level 4include (but are not limited to): automatic parental/guardian notification for alcohol and drug violationsas permitted by FERPA; notification of the student’sadvisor, coach, or other faculty and staff who servein an advisory capacity for the student; restitution fordamages; monetary fines; loss of eligibility to live instudent housing; and loss of any other student privilegesfor up to 32 weeks (not including semester breaks, springbreak, or any other time school is not in session or anyperiod when the student is not enrolled in a class).Students who fail to complete sanctions required as aresult of a Level 4 violation within the prescribed timeperiod will automatically progress to Level 5 and theywill be subject to those additional conditions for failureto comply by the stated deadline indicated at the time ofsanctioning.Students at Level 4 who successfully complete theirsanctions and remain free of any further violations ofthe Community Standards for 32 weeks may petitionthe Student Development Council to have their studentconduct level reduced to Level 3. The petition must bein standard letter format, a minimum of 150 words,12-point font and standard margins. The petition shouldinclude a summary of the violation(s), a well-thoughtresponse on the steps to restore goodwill with thepersons impacted by his/her conduct and what he/shehas learned from the university conduct system.Level 5The director of student life or others with responsibilityto sanction a student assign a Level 5 student conductstatus to students convicted of a felony-level crime; studentsfound responsible for violating policies by a specialcommittee (as in the case of the sexual misconduct policyor the discrimination and harassment policy); studentsfound responsible for the most serious violations of theCommunity Standards for Students; or students who havea troublesome pattern of lesser violations or student whohave consistently failed to meet sanctioning deadlines.Students placed at a Level 5 student conduct statusimmediately loose eligibility to participate in extra-curricularactivities, at any level (including practices, work-

43outs, meetings, and other group events) until such timewhen the vice president for student development makesa determination in the matter. The determination of thevice president for student development may be anycondition or sanction considered appropriate up to suspensionor expulsion. Depending on the circumstancesinvolved, a student at Level 5 might also be immediatelysuspended according to Section K of this section of thestudent handbook.The vice president for student development willmake his/her determination after holding a hearingwith the director of student life and the student. Thestudent will be invited to provide a written statementof his/her case to be submitted to the vice presidentfor student development at least 24 hours in advanceof the hearing. For support purposes, the student hasthe option of being accompanied to the hearing byan advisor, a coach, a friend, parent, relative, or legalcounsel. If the student elects to exercise this option,he/she must advise the Student Development Office24 hours in advance of the identity and nature of therelationship of the person who will be present. Thesupport person may be present but may not participatein the hearing. The university reserves the rightto have legal counsel present for the hearing. The timefor the hearing will be established by the vice presidentfor student development and normally will be within10 business days of the student being placed at Level5 student conduct status, unless extenuating circumstancesdo not allow it. If the student fails to appear atthe hearing, the vice president for student developmentwill make his/her determination based on the informationavailable and the student will forfeit his/her rightto an appeal in the matter.After completion of the hearing the vice president forstudent development will normally make his/her determinationwithin five business days unless extenuatingcircumstances prevent it. The vice president for studentdevelopment has the authority to impose any conditionor sanction he/she deems appropriate up to suspensionor expulsion. The student has the right to appealthe determination to the president. All appeals must bein writing and must be received in the president’s officewithin five business days.Students at Level 5 who successfully complete theirsanctions and remain free of any further violations ofthe Community Standards for 32 weeks may petition theStudent Development Council to have their studentconduct level reduced to Level 4. The petition must bein standard letter format, a minimum of 150 words,12-point font and standard margins. The petition shouldinclude a summary of the violation(s), a well-thoughtresponse on the steps to restore goodwill with thepersons impacted by his/her conduct and what he/shehas learned from the university conduct system.M. SanctionsSanctions used for student conduct matters at theUniversity of Mary are consistent with the university’sChristian, Catholic and Benedictine identity and mission.The emphasis of the sanctioning is on protecting the wellbeingof the community and its members; spiritual andmoral development; responsibility; justice; and learning.To achieve these goals, conduct officers have broadauthority in applying the following sanctions in anycombination deemed appropriate to the situation.1. Withdrawal of Student Privileges – including butnot limited to eligibility to represent the university,to participate in extracurricular activities,participate in clubs and organizations, receiveawards or honors, use facilities, etc.2. Restoration/Restitution – if a student hascaused damage or loss, he/she may likely berequired to be responsible for all costs and/or he/she may be required to take actions intended torepair and heal relationships and good will in thecommunity.3. Sanctioned Service – a student may be requiredto serve others or serve the community as a learningexperience or as a means to restore good will.4. Educational Sanctions – a student may berequired to complete various learning activities,such as researching a topic, writing a reflectiveessay on a topic, be required to complete a specifiedtraining program (i.e. an anger managementcourse).5. Mandated Evaluations/Counseling – a studentmay be required to submit himself/herself foran evaluation by a licensed addiction counselor,psychologist, psychiatrist counselor etc. at his/her own expense. Normally the student is alsorequired to complete all recommendations thatresult from such an evaluation. Students may alsobe referred to pastoral counseling.6. Monetary Fines – There are instances when astudent may be assessed a monetary fine as partof the sanctioning process. When this is the case,the student must within 10 business days of beingassessed either 1) pay the entire fine, or 2) obtainthe approval of the director of student life to paythe fine in monthly installments and pay the firstinstallment. Students who fail to either pay thefine or pay the first installment in their paymentplan within 10 business days will be assessed alate fee of $10. A subsequent late fee of $10 will beassessed against the student for each week thereafterthe fine is not paid or when payments arenot on time. In the case of an appeal, the studentis responsible to pay the fine or make the agreed

44upon payments by the stipulated deadlines evenwhile the appeal is pending. If the appeal is latersuccessful, the amount of the fine paid (minus latecharges) will be refunded or applied to the student’soutstanding account.7. Suspension – is a temporary loss of one’s studentstatus and/or eligibility for certain privileges.A suspension usually persists until a specifiedtime has elapsed or until specified conditions aremet. For example, a student may be suspendedfor the remainder of the semester or until he/she completes an anger management course.Suspension may take any of the following forms:• Suspension of eligibility to enroll as a studentwith loss of all associated student privileges• Suspension of eligibility to participate inextra-curricular activities or to participate orattend certain events or functions• Suspension of one’s eligibility to live oncampus8. Expulsion – is a permanent loss of eligibility toenroll as a student at the university with loss of allassociated privileges.O. Final Appeal in Cases of ExpulsionWhen, as the result of student conduct action, a studentis notified that he/she has been expelled from the universityby anyone other than the president, a final appeal maybe made to the president. All appeals must be in writingand must be received by the president’s office within fivebusiness days.N. Emergency SuspensionThe university reserves the right to immediately suspendany student on an emergency basis when: 1) the studentis believed by university officials to be a danger to self orothers; 2) a complaint or information is provided to theuniversity providing credible information to suggest thestudent has engaged in conduct representing a flagrantdisregard for the safety or dignity of others and/or theuniversity’s mission and values; or 3) a student is chargedwith a felony or another serious crime.In such cases, the vice president for student developmenthas the authority to immediately suspend the student. Theextent of the suspension will reflect the gravity of the circumstancesand may include any of the following: eligibilityto participate in extra-curricular activities; eligibility tolive in or be present in on-campus student residences; eligibilityto participate in specific university events or activities;eligibility to use certain university facilities; eligibilityto attend specific classes; or full suspension as a studentfrom the university which may include suspension of thestudent’s eligibility to be present on campus.All suspensions executed by the vice president forstudent development will indicate a duration which maybe a period of time or may be until a certain condition issatisfied.Emergency suspensions made by the vice president forstudent development may be appealed to the president ofthe university. All appeals must be in writing and receivedin the president’s office within 5 business days from thetime of the suspension.

45Student Grievances and AppealsAs a university that practices the values of respect andcommunity, the university has established formal proceduresfor students to follow in order to resolve concernsabout the conduct of or a decision of a member of thefaculty, staff or administration. The goal of the proceduresis to encourage students to resolve their concerns in themost constructive manner by setting forth a respectfulprocess to facilitate discussion of student grievances in amanner that is respectful and fair to all who are involved.Students who pursue a grievance against another studentor a member of the faculty, staff or administration areprotected from retaliation as indicated in the University ofMary Policy on Retaliation which may be found by clickingon the “General University Policies” link on my.umary.edu.Grievances Involving Sexual MisconductStudents who have grievances involving sexual misconductof any kind against another student or a member ofthe faculty, staff or administration should follow the proceduresset forth in the University of Mary Sexual MisconductPolicy to report the misconduct and pursue a formalcomplaint. The policy may be found by clicking on the“General University Policies” link on my.umary.edu.Grievances Involving Discrimination orHarassmentStudents who have grievances involving discriminationor harassment against another student or a member of thefaculty, staff or administration should follow the proceduresset forth in the University of Mary Discrimination andHarassment Policy to report the misconduct and pursue aformal complaint. The policy may be found by clicking onthe “General University Policies” link on my.umary.edu.Grievances Involving HazingStudents who have grievances involving any form ofhazing against another student or a member of the faculty,staff or administration should follow the procedures setforth in the University of Mary Hazing Policy to report themisconduct and to pursue a formal complaint. The policymay be found by clicking on the “General UniversityPolicies” link on my.umary.edu.Grievances Regarding Financial AssistanceAll students have the right to appeal a decision regardingeligibility for financial assistance. The following itemsneed to be included in the appeal: a) It must be in writing.b) It must account for why the student did not meet thereasonable minimum satisfactory progress standards. c)It must provide an explanation of how the deficiency hasbeen or will be corrected.If the appeal is granted, financial assistance eligibilitywill be reinstated for the current term and, subject toreview, subsequent terms.The director of financial assistance and the vice presidentfor enrollment services will review appeals andadjustments will be made on the basis of circumstancesand supporting evidence.Reinstatement of eligibility of financial assistance is notautomatic. It is the student’s responsibility to contact theFinancial Assistance Office to initiate the appeal process.Grievances Involving Parking and Traffic CitationThe process to appeal a parking or traffic citation issuedby the university may be found in the university’s Parkingand Traffic Safety policy. The policy may be located byclicking on the “General University Policies” link onmy.umary.edu.Grievances Involving Student Conduct CasesThe process for appealing decisions related to studentconduct cases appears in the Student Conduct Systemsection of the University of Mary Student Handbook.Appeals Regarding Student Conduct CasesThe process for appealing decisions related to studentconduct cases appears in the Community Standards forStudents section of the Student Handbook.Other Student GrievancesStudents with any other type of grievance should followthe procedure and use the form provided under theGeneral Student Grievances policy found at the “GeneralUniversity Policies” link on my.umary.edu.Grievances Involving Grades orOther Academic IssuesProcedures to follow to pursue a grievance about gradesand other academic issues are set forth in the University ofMary Bulletin. The official electronic copy of this publicationmay be found on my.umary.edu.

46University GovernanceNOTE: The University of Mary governance structure wasrecently revised and information about the revised structure wasnot yet available for publication in the Student Handbook at thetime of publication. This information is available to students uponrequest from the Vice President for Student Development. Pleaseallow at least 5 business days to process your request.

Student ServicesThe University of Mary offers a variety of programs andservices for the purposes of: a) promoting the highest levelof personal, academic and professional development of eachstudent; and b) to enhance the quality of campus life withconveniences.Academic AdvisingAcademic advising assists students in academic and careerplanning, in leadership development, and registration aswell as in other areas of students personal concerns. Duringthe first year, each student is assigned an advisor(s) withwhom they and a small group of other first-year studentsmeet weekly in America’s Leadership University Seminar(ALU). Sophomores, juniors, seniors and new transferstudents work with an advisor in their major field. TheDean of the school arranges for an advisor for students.Advising and Mentoring CenterThe Advising and Mentoring Center is located in the lowerwest wing of the Benedictine Center in Room 121/122. Thepurpose of this unique new student service is to help studentswith questions or concerns. It doesn’t matter what thenature of the question or concern might be. The staff worksclosely with faculty and the staff of the various administrativeoffices and student services so they are able to helpstudents with a wide variety of questions and concerns.Students are welcome to schedule an appointment or dropin. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 4:30 PM. Youcan reach a member of the staff by calling 355-8357 or atadvisingcenter@umary.edu.Campus MinistryThe University of Mary prides itself in being Catholic,Christian and Benedictine. Since faith development is aprimary concern, students are strongly encouraged topractice their religious beliefs. In keeping with our Catholictradition, Eucharistic Liturgies are celebrated duringthe day Monday through Friday and Sunday evenings inBenet Chapel. Ecumenical prayer services are also held ona regular basis. No classes are scheduled during the 10 AMworship period on Wednesdays to allow students, facultyand staff the opportunity to attend these liturgies andprayer services.Campus Ministry exists to serve the spiritual andreligious needs of the University of Mary community. Itaffirms the value of each individual and assists with theirgrowth by offering the sacraments, retreats, prayer groups,Scripture studies, the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults(RCIA), volunteer opportunities and social gatherings.The Campus Ministry team is comprised of a chaplain, adirector, an assistant director and a team of peer-ministers.Campus Ministry is located in the Clairmont Center nextto Benet Chapel, is open to all. You may contact them at355-8150 or you can find them on the web atwww.umary.edu.Career and Testing ServicesCareer and Testing Services, located adjacent tothe Burgum Computer Lab on the lower level of theBenedictine Center for Servant Leadership, offers a widevariety of services and resources to help students facilitatetheir career development and job search process. Amongthe many programs and services available to University ofMary students and alumni are:• Individual career counseling and career testing• A career decision-making course for “deciding”students• Career resource library (employer information,videos, CDs/DVDs, books, websites etc.)• Workshops on resume, cover letter, mock interviewsand job search preparation• Career mentor and job-shadowing contacts• Career, internship, graduate studies andcommunity fairs• Marauder Career Network online job and internshipdata base at www.myinterfase.com/umary/student• Credential files for Education majors• Testing including CLEP, DSST, PRAXIS, and PPST• Assistance with application and personal statementto graduate and professional programsChick’s PlaceChick’s Place is named for Charles “Chick” Swenson,who donated the original tract of land for buildingAnnunciation Monastery. Chick’s Place, located in theLeach Center for Student Life, includes a snack bar servinga variety of popular menu items and a beverage bar servingspecialty coffee drinks and smoothies. Chick’s Place is openmost evenings.ConvocationsConvocations are held periodically throughout theacademic year for the total university community. Theseconsist of enriching opportunities such as lectures, entertainment,educational programs and cultural events.Counseling ServicesConfidential counseling is available for students for avariety of concerns including: personal growth and adjustmentissues; relationship concerns, roommate conflicts;family issues; difficulties with motivation; depressed mood;anxiety; body image; weight control and issues relating toeating behaviors. The University of Mary Student Counseloralso provides referrals to community mental healthand substance abuse agencies. The Counseling Servicesoffice is located in Room 1502 of the Benedictine Center forServant Leadership.47

48Emerging Leaders AcademyThe Emerging Leaders Academy is based on the beliefthat to be genuinely successful, both professionally andpersonally, individuals must contribute to their community,and that true achievers are those who learn to lead andlearn to serve.Helping students become “servant-leaders” is the focusof the Emerging Leaders Academy. The intent of the experimentallearning activities is to develop an understandingthat leaders serve their group by leading with vision, buildinggroup consensus, promoting personal growth amongmembers and creating positive environments.Learning Skills CenterThe Learning Skills Center helps students develop moreeffective study skills for better learning. Assistance if providedto help students with:• Strategies for enhancing memory and retention ofmaterial when reading text books;• How to create an environment for effective learning;• How to take notes when reading and when attendinga lecture;• Strategies for test-taking (e.g. how to study for amultiple choice test; how to study for an essay test, etc.)• Time management and organizational skillsAny enrolled student at the University of Mary qualifiesfor services at the Learning Skills Center which is locatedin the Benedictine Center for Servant Leadership(701-355-8264).Mail ServicesMail Services is conveniently located on the lower level ofthe Harold Miller Science Center, near Marauder Cove andthe U-Mary Bookstore. Hours are Monday – Friday from8 AM to 4:30 PM. Students are advised of the following:1. Mail will be distributed once daily by 11 amMonday – Saturday (with the exception of holidays.)2. All mail that is delivered to the university mail roomby 8 am will be processed and delivered that same day.All mail that is delivered to the mail room after 8 am willbe processed and delivered the following day.3. Outgoing mail will be picked up Monday – Friday atthe following locations:- University Hall & Science Building: Picked upwhen mail is delivered in the morning.- Hillside & Greg Butler Residence Halls: Picked upwhen mail is delivered in the morning.- Deichert & Boyle Halls: Picked up when mail isdelivered in the morning.- Benedictine Center: Picked up at 1:15 pm.ATTENTION: These drop boxes are for STAMPEDmail only.4. Package notification: You will receive a package slipin your mailbox when a package arrives. You mustpresent some form of identification and your packageslip. This process is for you protection. Package pickuphours are as follows:Monday – Friday 11 am to 12 noon12:45 pm to 4:30 pm5. Mail Carriers: Any mail or packages that are sentthrough the United States Postal Service (USPS) willcome through the university mail room. Packages thatare sent through the United Parcel Service (UPS) can bepicked up in the Bookstore. (Check for your name onthe list outside the door of the bookstore). Packages thatare sent through Federal Express, or any other expressmail service are delivered to the bookstore.6. Lost Mailbox Keys: The student must notify the StudentDevelopment Office immediately. There will be a chargeof $25 to have a new key made. The student is responsiblefor this charge. Mail will be given to the studentone time only.7. Stolen Mailbox Keys: Please notify the Student DevelopmentOffice and the appropriate action will be taken.8. Broken Keys & Locks: The student must notify theStudent Development Office, the lock will be replacedat the university’s expense. The student will be issueda new key.OrientationThe New Student Orientation Committee plans, schedules,coordinates and evaluates the university’s fall andspring orientation programs for all new undergraduatestudents. The goals of orientation are to help new studentsand their families: a) become familiar with the campus andcampus resources; b) learn about the University of Mary’svalues and traditions; c) ease the student’s transition intothe first year experience and America’s Leadership UniversitySeminar; and d) facilitate a successful adjustment to theacademic environment and university life.Student Accessibility ServicesStudent Accessibility Services (SAS) assists students whoare in need of accommodations to be able to access programsand services at the university because of a disabilityor a disabling condition (e.g. an illness, medical conditionor temporary injury that limits the student’s ability to functionin one or more activities required for daily living). Servicesinclude but are not limited to:• Accessible seating in classrooms and labs• Electronic text-books and handouts• Note-taking services• Scribe services• Distraction-reduced testing environments• Extended time for test-taking

49• Priority registration and class schedule accommodations• Accessible residence hall facilities• Accommodations in dining services• Accommodations for students who are hearingor sight impairedStudents who have need of accommodations are responsibleto apply at the SAS office. As part of the applicationprocess students are responsible to provide documentationof their disability or diagnosis and related functionallimitations for any accommodation requested. All documentationmust be current and it must be provided bya qualified professional. Requests for accommodationsshould be submitted at least 60 days prior to the date theyare needed. Applications and information about whatdocumentation is needed is available from the SAS Officelocated in the Benedictine Center for Servant Leadership(701-355-8264).Student Health ClinicTo provide University of Mary students with highquality health service, the university has made arrangementswith Mid Dakota Clinic to operate the StudentHealth Clinic. The clinic is located on the lower level ofUniversity Hall, next to Marauder Cove (701-355-8287).More information may be found on my.umary.edu.In keeping with the university’s Christian, Catholic andBenedictine mission and identity all services at the clinicare provided in a manner consistent with the Ethical andReligious Directives for Catholic Health Care Services establishedby the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops(USCCB).Services Provided and Conditions Treated: The StudentHealth Clinic is staffed by Mid Dakota Clinic employeesincluding a certified family nurse practitioner (FNP-C)who is qualified to provide office services including theability to diagnosis and treat common acute and chronicillness and conditions and the ability to prescribe medication.Students are able to access care for a wide variety ofhealth concerns including:• Allergies• Anxiety and stress• Asthma• Bladder problems• Depressed mood• Diabetes• Ear, nose and throat problems• Eating disorders• Headaches• Muscle or joint problems• Physical exams (athletic, employment, travel. etc.)• Sexually transmitted illnesses• Smoking and tobacco cessation• Stomach problems• Vaccinations- Hepatitis A & B- Human Papilloma Virus (HPV)- Influenza- Measles, Mumps & Rubella (MMR)- Meningitis- Tetanus (Tdap)- Tuberculosis screening• Wellness Education (alcohol education, diet andnutrition, fitness, sleep)• Women’s health concerns (pap smears; pelvic exams;pregnancy testing and counseling)Laboratory Services: The Student Health Clinic alsoemploys a certified medical assistant (CMA-AAMA) whois qualified to offer the following lab work on-sight:• Blood sugar testing• Influenza• Mono• Strep• UrineLab work for other tests can be collected on sight andsent to the main clinic (or the student’s referring lab) forprocessing.Pharmacy Services: The Student Health Clinic is able toprovide pharmacy services to students at the University ofMary through daily courier service from the main clinic.All prescriptions will be available for pick up at the clinic.Referrals: As employees of Mid Dakota Clinic, the staff atthe Student Health Clinic is able to facilitate referrals forU-Mary students with a need to be seen by the team of MidDakota specialists for any service or procedure not availableat the U-Mary site.Eligibility for Services: University of Mary students areinvited to use the University of Mary Student HealthClinic. for their health care needs. Faculty and staff of theUniversity of Mary are eligible for emergency care at theStudent Health Clinic and they may also access routinehealth services at the clinic by appointment (no walk-insplease) with the understanding that students will havepriority. In all cases, consistent with its standard businesspractices, Mid Dakota Clinic has the right to refuse serviceto any patient who is abusive or otherwise disrupts theoperation of its clinics.

50Costs: University of Mary students receive healthcareservices from the Student Health Clinic regardless of theirability to pay. If uninsured, the student will sign an insurancewaiver. If insured, the fees will first be billed to yourinsurance carrier and the balance will be billed to theinsured.Mid Dakota Clinic will bill faculty and staff who receiveservices at the clinic. Those who receive services from theclinic are responsible for providing Mid Dakota Clinic withall necessary insurance information and should contactMid Dakota Clinic with questions or concerns aboutcharges.Hours of Operation: During the academic year, StudentHealth Clinic hours are Monday-Thursday 9 AM to 4 PMand Friday 8:30 AM to NOON.Appointments: Appointments are recommended but walkinsare welcome and served in the order they arrive withpreference given to patients with a scheduled appointment.Appointments may be scheduled by phone at355-8288 or online at my.umary.edu.Student Support ServicesStudent Support Services is a program funded by theU.S. Department of Education. This program is designedto provide an array of services promoting graduation fromcollege for U.S. citizens who are low income; and/or whoseparents did not complete a bachelor level degree and/orwho are qualified under the Americans With DisabilitiesAct. Students interested in applying to the Student SupportServices must demonstrate a need for academic assistance.Services offered by this program include:• Learning skills development through computerizedinstruction in reading, writing and math• Computerized tutorial programs in math,science, reading and writing, PPST practice• Academic advising• Course selection assistance• Personal advising• Cultural and social activities• Career advising• Graduate school admission assistance• Peer tutorial assistance• Professional tutorial assistance• Financial aid application assistanceStudent Volunteer ProgramThe University of Mary is committed to developingstudent leaders through service learning and volunteerism.The purpose of the Student Volunteer Program is to assiststudents in making connections with local agencies and toprovide services free of charge. Some of the Universitiesmajors and/or courses require a certain number of servicehours as part of the curriculum. In addition to providingservice, the student is asked to reflect on the meaning ofservice-learning as it relates to the broader community.Volunteer hours may be recorded in the Student VolunteerOffice as a permanent record.University BookstoreThe University Bookstore is maintained for the convenienceof students to purchase textbooks, school supplies,monogrammed items, snacks, stamps, and health andbeauty supplies. The bookstore is located on the lowerlevel of University Hall. Bookstore hours are 8 AM to6:30 PM Monday through Friday and 1 to 5 PM onweekends during the academic year. Summer hours are8 AM to 4:30 PM Monday through Friday.Textbook buybacks are offered during finals week as wellas two days at the beginning of each semester. Textbookinformation can be found at the my.umary.edu website viathe quick links button. VISA, MasterCard, and Discovercards are accepted along with cash and checks.Welder LibraryWelder Library is located in the center of campus in abeautiful facility acclaimed for its architectural design andfeaturing a spectacular view of the Missouri River Valley.Library hours are posted on the library’s web page which isaccessible from the university’s website. University of Marystudents, faculty and staff as well as any person having alibrary card from a member of the Central Dakota LibraryNetwork is allowed to check out materials. Books andmedia loan for four-weeks. Periodicals, reference materials,reserve materials, and equipment must be used in house.Patrons have access to over 70,000 print and media titles,plus more than forty databases with 23,600 full-text titles.Free electronic interlibrary loan provides access to materialsnot available at Welder Library.

Student OrganizationsStudents with an active record of participation ina student organization are highly valued by employersbecause they have gained experience providing theleadership needed for a service project, to recruit newmembers, or to organize a successful event. Because ofthe valuable opportunities they provide students theUniversity of Mary is committed to supporting existingstudent organizations and encouraging the formation ofnew ones congruent with the universities mission, identityand values.At the University of Mary, student organizations arepart of the Student Involvement Program under theDirector of Student Life and Coordinator of StudentInvolvement.To provide student organization leaders and advisors,as well as students interested in starting a new studentorganization, with the information needed for a successfulstudent organization, the university publishes theUniversity of Mary Manual for Student Organizations. Thismanual is the official source of information about policiesand procedures for student organizations at the university.Each student organization is required to be familiarwith and comply with the policies and procedures in it. Acopy of the manual may be obtained from the Coordinatorof Student Involvement.Students interested in starting a new organizationshould contact the Coordinator of Student Involvementfor information about how to request a temporary permit.A temporary permit is required before the new organizationcan begin functioning at the university. All newstudent organizations granted a temporary permit willbe required to complete the necessary steps to secure anofficial student organization charter within a specifiedtime period as determined by the Coordinator of StudentInvolvement at studentorgs@umary.edu.To remain in good standing with the university, studentorganizations must comply with university policies andcomply with the requirement to submit various administrativereports by stipulated deadlines as set forth inthe University of Mary Manual for Student Organizations.In addition, each chartered student organization mustperiodically follow a process to renew the organization’scharter as indicated in the manual. Student organizationsthat fail to comply with administrative requirements aswell as those that violate university policies are subjectto administrative action which may include probation orrevocation of the organization’s charter.At the time of publication of this edition of the StudentHandbook, the following student organizations havebeen officially chartered by the university and have beencertified by the Coordinator of Student Involvement to bein good standing:Circle KCircle K is a college level branch of Kiwanis International.As a service leadership organization it strives to benefitBismarck and the University of Mary community and toprovide mentoring opportunities with local professionals.Members assist in service projects both on campus and inthe community. Membership includes those who want to beinvolved in serving others and have fun doing it.Advisor: Sr. Gerard Wald, 355–8228,gerwald@umary.eduCollegians for LifeThe goal of this pro-life organization is to call studentsto respect for all life. Responsible decision-making is theproduct of a well-formed and well-informed moral conscience.Through education and love, Collegians for Lifepromotes the sanctity of human life in all stages of development.It is for this reason, the organization meets to discusspertinent life issues and hosts professional speakers whooffer options to protect those most vulnerable among us,namely; the unborn, the sick and the elderly. Collegians forLife is a non-denominational organization and is open to all.Advisor: Sister Hannah Vanorny, 355–8374,hmvanorny@umary.eduEnvironmental Coalition of Students (ECOS)The purpose of the club is to promote environmentalawareness among the University of Mary students. Theclub is active in recycling of paper, organizing discussionsof current environmental issues and writing letters to localrepresentatives. Membership in the club is open to all studentsand employees of the University of Mary. Membersactively promote campus beautification efforts and theactivities related to the celebration of the annual Earth Day.Advisors:Dr. Krystyna Gorzelska, 355–8066, kgorzel@umary.edu;Fr. Victor Feser. 355–8120, vgfeser@umary.eduFellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA)Fellowship of Christian Athletes stresses commitment andaccountability while we walk daily in the example of Christ,the servant leader. Students gather to reflect on scriptureand relevant issues facing college students. The student-ledorganization invites all students — athletes as well as nonathletes— to share in fellowship and fun. This is an opportunityto support one another and to participate in campuslife. FCA is open to and warmly welcomes students of alldenominations.Advisor: Fr. Benedict Fischer, 355-8267,bjfischer@umary.edu51

52International Association of Business CommunicatorsThe International Association of Business Communicators(IABC) is a local, national and international informationnetwork for communication professionals. More than 11,500IABC members working in more than 40 countries sharetheir expertise and ideas. IABC chapters sponsor more than50 student chapters with membership exceeding 1,100 atcolleges and universities in the United States and Canada.Student chapters link the classroom and the business worldand thereby increase awareness of career options in communicationand instill high professional standards in studentmembers. The University of Mary student chapter of IABCis sponsored by a chapter in Bismarck.Advisor: Jaime Meyer, 355-8135, jmeyer@umary.eduInternational ClubThe international club is designed to foster multinational,multi-cultural atmosphere on the campus of theUniversity of Mary through cross-cultural understanding,tolerance, and appreciation. The international club is opento all students.Advisor: Dr. Krystyna Gorzelska, 355–8066,kgorzel@umary.eduKnights of VirtueThe purpose of Knights of Virtue is to provide menenrolled at the University of Mary an opportunity tosupport one another in spiritual growth and development.Open to men of all faiths, participants strive to grow inholiness as men committed to leading a virtuous life usingChrist and his many saints as exemplars. The study of thevirtuous life is based on Scripture and incorporates the writingsand teachings of experts in the field of masculine spirituality.Throughout the year, the Knights of Virtue sponsormany group activities and service projects.Advisor: Jerome Richter, 355-8072, jjrichter@umary.eduLions ClubAffiliated with Lions International, the University of MaryLions Club provides opportunities for friendship whiledeveloping valuable leadership and project managementskills through involvement in service learning projects.Through participation, students make a real difference inaddressing needs in the community.Advisor: Lynn Geary, 355-8126, lgeary@umary.eduMarauders on Business (MOB)Marauders on Business (MOB) is a business club that isopen to all disciplines, promoting networking, socializationand providing opportunities for growth and enrichmentwhile in school. MOB is proud to be affiliated with CollegiateDECA, which allows students to develop both personallyand professionally. Our motto: “Go Beyond.”Advisor: Karel Sovak, 355-8042, ksovak@umary.eduMath/Science Association (MSA)The Math/Science Association welcomes any student orfaculty member in medical, math or science related fields.MSA is devoted to providing useful information pertainingto the members’ various disciplines through speakers, paneldiscussions and field trips. Members help host the ND StateScience Bowl, work with elementary school students to sparktheir interest in science and participate in campus activities.Advisors:Dr. Marla Behm, 355–8019, mbehm@umary.edu;Sr. Nicole Kunze, 355-8207, nkunze@umary.edu;Gwen Niksic, 355-8198, gwenmn@umary.eduMusic Education (CMENC)The University of Mary Student Chapter of the NationalAssociation for Music Education or CMENC provides studentsat the university the opportunity to be involved ina national professional music organization. Music majors,minors and student interested in music as an avocation areeligible for membership. Members organize trips to participatein state, regional and national conferences; assistthe faculty in development of student policies and assistwith music festivals, tours, recitals, music scholarship days,honor days and open houses.Advisors:Dr. Tom Porter, 355-8137, tjporter@umary.edu;Dr. Michelle Kiec, 355-8104, mkiec@umary.eduNursing Students Association (NSA)NSA is open to all students who are preparing for thenursing profession. This organization introduces thestudent to professional and community involvement.Members may participate in local, state and national NSA,which allows great networking with nursing students fromother universities. NSA enhances leadership potential.Membership in NSA also provides for scholarship opportunities.Each year a Student Nurse of the Year is selectedfrom the NSA membership.Advisor: At the time of publication, the advisor position wasvacant. For information about this organization contact theCoordinator of Student Involvement at studentorgs@umary.edu.Optimist ClubThe purpose of the University of Mary Optimist Club is toprovide hope and positive vision through the members ofthis club as it will bring out the best in kids; to help developoptimism as a philosophy of life, utilizing the tenets of theOptimist Creed; to promote patriotism and work for internationalaccord and friendship among all people; and, to aidand encourage the development of youth, in the belief thatthe giving of one’s self in service to others will advance thewell-being of humankind, community life and the world.Advisor: Karel Sovak, 355–8042, ksovak@umary.edu

53PACSPACS (Psychology/Pastoral Ministry, Addiction Counseling,Criminal Justice, Social Work/Social and BehavioralSciences) fosters interest in and identification with humanservice professions by providing opportunities for studentsto become involved in human service endeavors within thecommunity, including the university. It serves as a monthlyforum for discussion of ideas and issues of interest tohuman services majors, facilitates leadership, and encouragessocialization among human service students.Advisor: Dr. Gail Hinesley, 355-8141,gahinesley@umary.eduPI THETA EPSILON (Beta Pi Chapter)Beta Pi is the University of Mary Chapter of PI THETAEPSILON, the National Honor Society for OccupationalTherapy students. The purpose of the organization is toadvance the profession of occupational therapy and topromote scholarship. Students are invited to join thisorganization based on academic standing.Advisor: Dr. Carol Olson, 355–8156, olsonc@umary.eduPre-Dental ClubThe purpose of the Pre-Dental Club shall be to provideguidance to the undergraduate interested in a future indentistry or related fields. Meetings include informationabout dental schools, dental admission, application proceduresand guidelines, and Dental Admission Test successstrategies. In addition to simply getting interested studentstogether, the Club also provides unique opportunities tostudents that have included forms of community outreach.The Pre-Dental Club is also an excellent way to gain advicefrom experienced peers about classes, requirements, and thedental school application process.Advisor: Dr. Margaret Nordlie, 355–8148,mnordlie@umary.eduPre-Law ClubThe purpose of the University of Mary Pre-Law Club is toprovide opportunity for all interested students to explorethe legal profession through interaction with attorneys fromthe region, representatives from schools of law, legislativeinteraction and field experiences. Members will also beacquainted with the procedure for law school admission andLSAT preparation. Future goals include participating in theAmerican Mock Trial Association Tournaments and otherregional associations.Advisor: Dr. Mark Springer, 355–8164,mmspringer@umary.eduRespiratory Care ClubRespiratory Care Club welcomes anyone who is currentlyenrolled in respiratory care studies or who has an interest inthis career field. Contact the advisor for more informationand a schedule of meeting times.Advisors:Dr. Elizabeth Hughes, 530–7758, bhughes@primecare.org;Chris Sperle, 530-7756, csperle@primecare.orgSpanish ClubSpanish Club welcomes anyone who is currently enrolledin Spanish studies or students who have an interest inkeeping up their Spanish conversational skills. Spanish Cluboffers an opportunity to become involved in Spanish activitiesas well as to meet Spanish speakers.Advisor: Angela De La Cruz, 355–8109,adelacruz@umary.eduSPURSSPURS is a national honor service organization for bothmen and women. Members are chosen every year on thebasis of scholarship, service to others, participation inuniversity activities, personal integrity and dependability.SPURS live up to their motto: “At Your Service.” At weeklymeetings they plan activities to promote a spirit of unity andparticipation among the students. They usher, serve andassist in many other ways both at the university and in thecommunity.Advisor: Sr. Gerard Wald, 355–8228, gerwald@umary.eduStudent Equity Club (S.E.C.)The purpose of SEC is to invest a portion of the Universityof Mary endowments in order to outperformthe equity market as measured by the S&P 500, ourbenchmark. This goal will serve to enrich the investmentknowledge of involved members by their participation informulating successful investment strategies through theresearch and analysis of debt and equity positions withinthe framework of their given markets.Advisor: Dr. Feng Jiao 355-8351, fjiao@umary.eduStudent North Dakota Education Association (SNDEA)SNDEA is a pre-professional organization of studentsstudying to be teachers. Its aim is to promote SNDEA idealsand the active search for higher standards of education byinforming students of current developments in the field ofeducation.Advisor: Dr. Daphne Ghorbani, 355–8065,dgorban@umary.eduStudent Occupational Therapy Association (SOTA)Interested students or potential program applicants in theoccupational therapy profession are welcome to participatein the Student Occupational Therapy Association. Studentshave opportunities to learn about occupational therapy andpromote the profession throughout the university and thecommunity. Personal and professional leadership is fosteredas students have opportunities to interact in social, educational,political, professional and service-oriented activitieswith each other and the community through SOTA. Studentsare encouraged to become active in professional OTassociations at local, state and national levels. Each year arepresentative from the University of Mary SOTA is electedto attend the national AOTA conference to represent studentOTs on our campus.Advisor: Dr. Wanda Berg, 355–8022, wberg@umary.edu

54Student Physical Therapy AssociationThe Student Physical Therapy Association was establishedin the fall 1995 for the purposes of bringing potential physicaltherapy students together for social, educational, andservice-oriented functions. The organization meets monthly.A program, which includes speakers related to physicaltherapy, is planned for each meeting. The Student PhysicalTherapy Association is responsible for promoting physicaltherapy on the University of Mary campus and also PhysicalTherapy Month (October). The organization is run by aboard of directors, including the president who is a memberof the professional class and the president-elect who is amember of the class that is going to apply in the comingyear. There is a representative from each class on the boardof directors. Anyone who is a potential physical therapyprogram applicant or who has an interest in the professionof physical therapy is welcome to this organization.Advisor: Dr. Mary Dockter, 355–8045,mcdoc@umary.eduStudents in Free Enterprise (SIFE)SIFE is a professional development organization forstudents looking to develop their educational/mentoringskills. Students are able to network with quality studentsfrom around the world and teach community members inthe concepts of market economics, success skills, entrepreneurship,financial literacy, environmental stability andbusiness ethics in an experiential environment.Advisor: Karel Sovak 355-8042, ksovak@umary.eduStudents Today Leaders Forever (STLF)The purpose of STLF is to reveal leadership throughservice, relationships and actions. Throughout the year,STLF members participate in a variety of local serviceprojects and raise funds to travel over Spring Break doingservice work to assist those in need. Each member isencouraged to develop his/her own leadership style byputting that style to use.Advisor: Tanya Smith, 355-8236, tjsmith@umary.eduUniversity of Mary Athletic Training StudentAssociation (UMATSA)UMATSA is an organization which seeks to promotethe profession of Athletic Training in accordance with theNational Athletic Trainers Association. UMATSA strives tohelp students attend state, district, and national conventionsand conferences; gain experience in areas that theywould not traditionally see in the University setting; andbring in outside speakers to increase the knowledge of theassociation. Membership is open to any student enrolled inthe athletic training major. .Advisor: Rachel Krug, 355–8206, rakrug@umary.eduUniversity of Mary College RepublicansThe purpose of the University of Mary Young Republicansis to create excitement, awareness and understanding ofRepublican ideals, to influence individuals on campus anin our communities, and to provide open discussion andparticipation in government and the Republican Party. Thisorganization is affiliated with the North Dakota CollegeRepublicans.Advisor: At the time of publication, the advisor position wasvacant. For information about this organization contact theCoordinator of Student Involvement at studentorgs@umary.edu.U-Mary Physical Health Education, Recreation andDance (UMPHERD)UMPHERD is an organization whose purpose is to gaina greater knowledge and skills for Physical Educationbeyond what is learned in the basic classroom. The organizationstrives to provide professional growth in this careeras well as serve the community and bring about a betterunderstanding of P.E. Membership is open to physical educationand coaching major and/or minors.Advisor: Rachel Krug, 355–8206, rakrug@umary.eduUniversity of Mary Young DemocratsThe purpose of the University of Mary Young Democratsis to help University of Mary students learn about thevalues and ideals for which the Democratic Party standsand to encourage discussion about how these ideals andvalues apply to the issues we face today. We work to electDemocratic candidates at all levels of government, and weprovide opportunities for our members to learn about theAmerican political process, develop leadership skills and togain experience to help them become the future leaders ofour nation, state and local communities.Advisor: At the time of publication, the advisor position wasvacant. For information about this organization contact theCoordinator of Student Involvement at studentorgs@umary.edu.Vera FormaVera Forma provides women enrolled at the University ofMary an opportunity to support and encourage one anotherin spiritual growth and development. Open to women ofall faiths, we follow Christ and his many saints as we lookto advance on the path to holiness. Using Scripture and thewritings and teachings of experts in the field of femininespirituality we seek to uncover that which defines and sustainsthe virtuous life as women. Throughout the year, wesponsor many group activities and service projects.Advisor: Lindsay Adornato, 355-8275,lnadornato@umary.edu