Student Handbook - Lake Erie College

Lake Erie College2010-2011Student Success PlannerI have received a copy of the 2010-2011 Student Success Planner and Handbook. It isintended as a guide to the privileges and responsibilities of membership in the Collegecommunity and I understand that it is my responsibility to become familiar with thestandards, regulations and policies of Lake Erie College._____________________Print Name_____________________Signature_____________________DatePlease tear this page out after signing and return to the Student Life Office, HoldenCenter 120.1

Welcome to the 2010-2011 Academic Year!I am pleased to welcome you to the Lake Erie College community. The entirecommunity of faculty, administration and staff are here to make this an enjoyable andsuccessful year for you.Lake Erie College is a special place. It’s a place to “Get In and Stand Out” It is acommunity of scholars where you are known by your name and your contributions.Participation is important. To take full advantage of this community you must stepoutside your comfort zone, try new social, cultural and intellectual opportunities andreally get to know people. It is a place where you will be challenged to think, grow,learn, lead and excel. It is also a place where your growth is supported and celebrated.The information presented in this planner will help you navigate your new experiencesat Lake Erie College. We want you to “Get Involved and Be Outstanding!”The Student Affairs staff is here to assist you in your transition to independence. Welook forward to supporting and celebrating your growth and achievements during your“Lake Erie years”. We are here for you!Robin McDermottVice President for Student Affairs2

Student Success Planner and Handbook(Revised Summer 2010)STUDENT HANDBOOKThe Student Handbook is designed to furnish information about Lake Erie Collegepolicies, regulations, standards and services. It is intended as a guide to the privilegesand responsibilities of membership in the College community. Each Lake Erie Collegestudent is responsible for reading the Student Handbook so that he/she may understandthe policies and regulations by which he/she is bound. Policies and regulations aresubject to constant review and revision by students, staff, faculty and administration.The College reserves the right to change any provision, regulation or requirement setforth herein.MISSION STATEMENTIn the context of a long liberal arts tradition, Lake Erie College provides distinctiveundergraduate and graduate programs that prepare students to meet career and lifechallenges as educated and responsible citizens of local, national and internationalcommunities.(Approved by the Board of Trustees in April, 2007)3

TABLE OF CONTENTSCampus Directory ......................................................................................................... 5Official Information ...................................................................................................... 6Academic Advising........................................................................................................ 9Athletics ..................................................................................................................... 18Bookstore................................................................................................................... 19Bursar......................................................................................................................... 19Career Services ........................................................................................................... 19Code of Conduct ......................................................................................................... 20Dining Services ........................................................................................................... 23Financial Aid ............................................................................................................... 24Health Services........................................................................................................... 24Information Technology ............................................................................................. 25Judicial Process........................................................................................................... 25Library ........................................................................................................................ 33Mail Services .............................................................................................................. 34Parking ....................................................................................................................... 35Policies & Procedures ................................................................................................. 36Residence Life............................................................................................................. 49Security ...................................................................................................................... 59Student Employment.................................................................................................. 59Student Life ................................................................................................................ 59Student Success Center .............................................................................................. 60Transportation ........................................................................................................... 614

Campus Telephone and Office DirectoryCampus Map is available on the back cover of this documentComprehensive directory is available on the web http://www.lec.edu/directoryAcademic Affairs CH 111 7150Academic Learning Center CH 7178Activities HC 120 7507Admissions CH 100 7050Advising CH 7111Alumni Relations Mathews House 7204Athletics Jerome T. Osborne Family 7470Athletic & Wellness CenterBookstore HC 1 st floor 7530Bursar CH 117 7020Career Services CH 7080Disability Accommodations SSC 7426Education Department CH 7155Equestrian Center EQ 8000Food Service- Metz HC 2 nd floor 7520Financial Aid CH 107 7100Fine Arts Department FA 7455Housing/ Residence Life HC 120 7508Human Resources Kilcawley 7210Information Technology HC 3 rd floor 7580Intramurals Jerome T. Osborne Family 7468Athletic & Wellness CenterLibrary Library 7400Maintenance Service Department 7550Management Studies CH 3 rd floor 7115Mailroom CH Lower Level 7025Operator CH 1 st floor 0 or 7000President’s Office Kilcawley 7200Registrar CH 7010Security HC 1 st floor 440/375.7575Student Employment CH 200 7080Student Life HC 120 7505Building AbbreviationsCH College HallFA Fine Arts BuildingHC Holden Center5

OFFICIAL INFORMATIONCampus EmergenciesIn the event of a serious incident involving Lake Erie College students, personnel or property call911 followed by Security (440/375.7575). Security will notify the appropriate College officials.Students, faculty and staff will receive the College’s response to disasters (tornadoes, fires, etc)at the beginning of the academic year. This information will be posted on the main website aswell.CancellationsIf the College is closed due to inclement weather or for other reasons, local radio and televisionstations will be notified through the Office of Public Relations and Marketing. Daily cancellationinformation is available on the home page of the website, www.lec.edu, or students may callthe class cancellation line at 440.375.7260.City of PainesvilleLake Erie College is located 30 miles east of Cleveland in the City of Painesville which is one of 23municipalities in Lake County in Northeast Ohio. Covering 7.903 square miles, Painesville isapproximately 2.5 miles south of Lake Erie.Painesville is a college-friendly community that features a charming town square with access torestaurants and retail shops. Additionally, the 75-acre Kiwanis Recreation Park is within walkingdistance. The City’s Parks and Recreation Department sponsors an extensive year-roundschedule of activities for individuals of every age.With the City’s police and fire stations two blocks from campus, the College has forged closeworkingrelationships with those agencies. The Police and Fire Departments have evencollaborated with the College to conduct emergency drills.According to the 2000 Census, the City of Painesville is the fourth largest municipality in LakeCounty (17,503), following the cities of Mentor (50,278 residents), Willoughby (22,621), andEastlake (20,255). It is also the seat of Lake County government. For more information aboutthe City, visit www.painesville.com.Directory InformationLake Erie College may release directory information in accordance with the provisions of the lawas defined in Title IX. Directory information relating to a student is defined as the following:name, telephone number, date and place of birth, academic major, dates of attendance,degree(s) earned, honors, awards, scholarships, honor societies and Dean’s Lists, officiallyrecognized campus activities or sports, and the height and weight of members of athletic teams.6

Students have the right to request that Lake Erie College withhold any or all informationdesignated as directory information. Written requests to withhold specific information must besubmitted to the Registrar within two weeks (14 days) after the first day of classes for thestudent’s first semester of attendance. Requests will be honored for one year. Authorization towithhold information for successive years must be filed annually with the Registrar.Educational RecordsEducational records at Lake Erie College are considered those student records that are kept inthe offices of the Registrar, Student Life, Admissions, Financial Aid, Academic Advising, VicePresident of Academic Affairs, and in the respective offices housing records of individualacademic programs and advisors.The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) of 1974 provides access for students totheir educational records; permits them to challenge the accuracy of the information in thoserecords; and limits the release of such information without their explicit consent. Lake ErieCollege makes available to students those records that students are entitled to review. TheCollege affirms the importance of the confidentiality of student educational records.Without written consent from the student, no unauthorized persons will have access to, nor willthe College disclose information from, any student’s educational records other than that whichis classified as directory information. The exception to this would be persons or organizationsproviding student financial aid, accrediting agencies carrying out their accreditation duties,governmental representatives, persons acting in compliance with a judicial order, and personsin an emergency acting to protect the health or safety of a student. The aforementionedexceptions are permitted under the law.Within Lake Erie College, only College personnel acting in students' educational interest andwithin the limitation of their "need to know" are allowed access to specific educational records.Educational records do not include: records of instructional, administrative, and educationalpersonnel that are the sole possession of the maker, and are not accessible or revealed to anyindividual except a temporary substitute; student health and personal counseling records, minushealth records that may be reviewed by physicians of the student's choosing; studentemployment records, and alumni records.Students may not inspect financial information submitted by their parents or confidential lettersand recommendations associated with admissions, employment, or honors. The College willonly permit access to that part of the record pertaining to the student’s specific request. LakeErie College does not permit access to confidential letters and recommendations placed in astudent file prior to January 1, 1975.7

Equestrian VanA van runs between the Main Campus and the Equestrian Center at regular hours that will beannounced at the beginning of each semester to coordinate with student class schedulesLogo UseThe Lake Erie College logo and all other College-owned logos (Stormy, College seal, Get In. StandOut., etc.) are the property of the College and may not be used on printed materials unlessapproved by the Office of Public Relations and Marketing. Student groups should not print theseitems on clothing, give-away items, posters, etc. without prior approval.Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity and Affirmative ActionLake Erie College, in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, operates in a nondiscriminatorymanner with regard to race, color, age, or national origin. As required by Title IXof the 1972 Educational Amendments, Lake Erie College does not discriminate on the basis ofsex in its educational programs, activities or employment policies. The College provides equalopportunities to qualified persons with disabilities in accordance with the Americans withDisabilities Act. Lake Erie College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Educator and does notdiscriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexualorientation, handicap, disability, or veteran status.Photography StatementIn the course of college life and participation in campus classes and activities, the College oftenhas photographers taking photos of events, activities and daily life. These photos may be usedfor College promotion in advertising, printed collateral, website and other outlets. Students willnot be compensated if their image is used for the promotion of the College. The Office of PublicRelations and Marketing assumes permission for photography from all students unlessinstructed otherwise by an individual.Student Notification of RightsEducational records containing personally identifiable information are confidential and will notbe released to third persons, except as authorized by law. Students and parents, if dependentfor Internal Revenue purposes, have a right (with certain exceptions) to inspect educationalrecords as defined by the applicable statute. Application to inspect educational records shouldbe made to the Affirmative Action Officer. If students believe their educational records areinaccurate, have a right to a hearing on the merits to correct your records. Should the outcomeof the hearing also deny the request; students have the right to file a letter of rebuttal that willbe maintained as a permanent part of the educational record. Students have the right to filecomplaints concerning failure by Lake Erie College to comply with the Acts Office, U.S.Department of Health, Education and Welfare, 200 Independence Avenue, SW, Room 526-E,Washington, DC 20201. For further details concerning rights under the law, students shouldconsult the Affirmative Action Officer.8

ACADEMICSInformation printed in this section may have changed or been updated after printing thisdocument. Refer to the 2010-2011 Academic Catalog to ensure accuracy.Academic AdvisingEach student at Lake Erie College is assigned to a faculty advisor within his or her major area ofstudy. Advisors will assist in formulating educational goals or career plans, explaining schoolpolicies, and selecting courses each term. Each student is required to meet with his or heradvisor prior to registering for classes each term. Students that have yet to declare a major willmeet with either a representative from the Office of Academic Advising, or a designated facultymember for advising purposes.LAKE ERIE ONLINE (LEO) is a secure online registration/information system available to all LakeErie College students. Using this system, students can register for classes; view their schedules,grades, and academic transcripts; check financial aid information; make payment arrangements;download course materials, and more.Academic Learning Centertutoring@lec.eduThe Academic Learning Center provides a range of services to develop specific academic skillsthat will improve a student’s chances for success in the classroom. The Center is divided intothree primary areas: The Writing Center, Mathematics Laboratory, and Tutorial Services.The mission of the Lake Erie College Writing Center is to assist students in becoming stronger,more confident writers. The Writing Center is open to any student who wants to enrich his/herwriting or develop presentations for class. The Writing Center is not limited by discipline –students from all classes and majors are welcome in the Writing Center.Writing Assistants can provide help in all areas of the composition process. Whether studentsneed help understanding the text, generating ideas, writing a paper draft, editing their work forclarity and conciseness, or working on sentence level grammar and structure concerns, theWriting Center is there. In addition to written communication, Writing Assistants can provideassistance in developing class presentations. Writing Assistants will not do the work for thestudent, but the Writing Center supplies a space where students can think through their ideasand talk with a trained peer about ideas, goals, and plans for the assignment. Each WritingAssistant must first complete a semester-long course in Composition and Writing Center Theoryas part of their initial training.The Mathematics Laboratory is available as a resource for students enrolled in mathematicscourses at every level. Students are encouraged to work in small groups on classroomassignments or to ask questions about concepts with which they are having difficulty. The9

function of the Mathematics Laboratory is to provide students with hands-on learningopportunities to supplement the material covered in their classes. While the Laboratory is notdesigned to replace the classroom experience, students are free to ask questions and solicitfeedback on their progress regarding specific concepts. The Lab is staffed by a MathematicsSpecialist with several years of teaching experience along with trained peer tutors withdemonstrated proficiency in advanced math courses.Students may request assistance in subjects not covered by either the Writing Center or theMathematics Laboratory through Tutorial Services. Students may set appointments withqualified peer tutors from any of Lake Erie College’s academic departments at no additionalcharge. Tutoring may be requested directly through the Student section of Lake Erie Online, orby contacting any member of the Academic Learning Center staff. The Lake Erie CollegeAcademic Learning Center serves as a focal point, within the academic community, for thecreation and promotion of an enriched learning environment where all students have anopportunity to fulfill their academic potential. Services provided from the Learning Centerinclude: subject specific tutoring, coordination of subject specific study tables, as well ascoordination of accommodations to support students.Change of Schedule/Withdrawing from ClassesRegistration changes can include adding, dropping, withdrawing, auditing, or taking a classpass/fail. Any change of registration must be completed and submitted to the Registrar’s Officewithin the published deadline. Students receiving financial aid should first check with theFinancial Aid Office before adding or withdrawing from a class. All students must consult withtheir advisors before making any course changes.If a student misses a published deadline because of special circumstances (such as a seriousillness), a Late Action Form must be completed and accompanied by documentation (such as aphysician’s written statement) supporting the request and returned to the Registrar. Thisprocess may take up to ten (10) working days. Withdrawal from classes is not guaranteed if it ispast the withdrawal deadline for that semester. The Tuition Refund policy is published in thecurrent Schedule of Classes. Please note that 100% refund of tuition is available only before andthrough the first week of the term. Neither ceasing to attend, with or without notifying theinstructor, nor nonpayment of tuition constitutes withdrawal and will therefore result inacademic and financial penalties.GradesGrades are viewable online through LEO. Grades are no longer sent through the mail. Students'grades, transcripts, and diplomas will be withheld in the case of any financial indebtedness tothe College.10

Grade Appeal ProcessUnder ordinary circumstances, faculty members reserve the right to give the final grade to astudent. To change a final grade, there must be compelling and justifiable reasons toimplement a grade appeal process.Students must first contact the faculty member issuing the grade in an attempt to resolve theissue. Students must contact that faculty member immediately upon receiving the final gradefor the course.If the issue is not resolved to the student's satisfaction, he or she must appeal in writing to theAcademic Standards Committee (ASC) within one month (30 days) of receiving the grade. Thestudent must present compelling specific reasons in writing, in order for the ASC to initiatefurther action. Some of the specific reasons include, but are not limited to: clerical error notacknowledged by the faculty member, harassment, change in grading standards during theterm, or gross incompetence.The ASC will contact the faculty member in question in order to provide a platform for him orher to present the rationale for the grade in question. If the ASC believes that the "probablecause" warrants further review, then a grade appeal process will follow. The Grade AppealCommittee will then be formed.The Grade Appeal Committee is composed of the following:• A member of ASC.• A member of the faculty within the same, or a similar, academic discipline appointed by theASC.• A faculty member outside of the discipline, appointed by the ASC.In advance of hearing the grade appeal, the student must provide to the ASC all relevantinformation for determining the final grade, including written assignments, attendance, papers,etc. The ASC will adopt the recommendation from the Grade Appeal Committee. The ASC willinform the Registrar, the faculty member, and the student of any changes in a timely manner.The faculty member may make the grade change at any time during this process, but mustnotify the ASC of doing so.Missed Class PolicyThe policy of Lake Erie College is that students are expected to attend all classes and completeall assignments and/or examinations during the posted times. Circumstances occasionallydictate that not all students are able to attend all classes. Absences therefore fall into threemain categories: a) absences because of other class activities; b) absences because of officialCollege functions; and c) absences due to personal/medical reasons. Regardless of the reason11

for the absence, the responsibility is upon the student to contact his/her instructor before theabsence so that a mutually agreeable solution can be reached regarding the work to becompleted and how the course will be graded in light of the absence. In the event of absencesdue to personal/medical reasons in which prior notice was not possible, an instructor mayrequire documented proof of the emergency.Individual instructors may establish attendance standards in their course syllabi which becomecriteria for assessment and evaluation. Students accumulating absences in excess of thesestandards risk significantly lowering their grade, and may jeopardize their academic standing asa result.‣ Academic-Athletic ConflictsAt the start of each semester, student-athletes must determine if any conflicts existbetween their academic (classes, projects, trips, etc) and athletic (competitions, awaygames, etc.) schedules. It is the student’s responsibility to discuss these conflicts withhis/her instructors. No classes are to be missed for practices. Further, student-athletesmust notify their instructors, and make the necessary arrangements to complete missedassignments, take exams, procure notes, etc., per the policy above.Upon notification of any non-scheduled contest (make-up games, postseasontournaments, etc.), the student-athlete must notify his/her instructors whose classesare in conflict and make arrangements to talk face to face with them immediately.‣ Additional Student ConsiderationsBe polite and respectful when approaching your instructors about missing class due toathletic competition or other reasons. Do not be demanding or have an attitude ofentitlement, but realize that your instructors set the rules for their classes and are notrequired to make exceptions to those rules for you.• If absent from class, it is your responsibility as the student to find out whatmaterials were covered, what assignments were given, and what announcementswere made during the missed class. While your instructor may provide you withhandouts or other information from the missed class, do not expect them toprovide you with lecture notes or to tutor you on the missed material.• Learn to address your instructors and other members of the staff respectfully andcorrectly using the appropriate title (i.e. doctor, professor, coach, or mister/misses).• Do not use text-speak when corresponding with your instructors or other membersof the staff by email; never use text-speak in any assignments handed in for grading.Using a spell-check can help you avoid such embarrassing mistakes, and is also agood habit for becoming an effective writer.12

• Never talk on your cell phone or text-message during a class. If a personalemergency necessitates your use of a cell phone during a class, be sure to notifyyour instructor in advance.• Never have your earphones on during a class or when meeting with members of thefaculty or staff outside of class. Listening to music on your own time is fine, but notwhen you’re supposed to be paying attention or demonstrating common courtesy.• Never “rest your head” or nap during a class. Doing so is both disrespectful andhighly unprofessional. Instructors typically respond to such behavior by marking theoffending student as absent and/or penalizing his/her grade in the course.In general, whether you’re having trouble understanding a new concept that was introduced, oryou know that you will be missing an upcoming lecture, communicating with your instructors isa critical component of becoming a successful college student.ProbationThe Academic Standards Committee of the Faculty (ASC) reviews the academic progress of allstudents at the end of each term. A student whose cumulative grade point average falls belowthe minimum 2.0 required for graduation will be placed on academic probation by thecommittee for the following semester. While on probation, students are limited to a maximumof 12 credit hours and are expected to attend all classes. Students admitted on probation orplaced on probation will be restricted from intercollegiate athletics competition, equestriancompetitions, fine arts performances, and leadership officer positions with College recognizedstudent organizations. Any student who cannot raise the level of performance to above a 2.0cumulative GPA may be refused permission to continue as a degree candidate. In order for theASC to provide a consistent and fair academic dismissal process, the following guidelines havebeen established:• When a student performs inadequately by achieving a cumulative grade point averageunder 2.0, he or she will be placed on academic probation for the entire upcomingsemester according to the process already determined by the Committee. A studentplaced on probation will be informed that he or she has one semester in which to raisehis or her cumulative grade point average to the 2.0 level.• While on probation, the student must meet at least twice monthly with his or herassigned Academic Mentor during the probationary semester. The student isfurthermore limited to a maximum of 12 credit hours while on probation. The collegereserves the right to alter the student’s schedule to accommodate the 12 credit hourmaximum.• If the student has failed to obtain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or greater at the end of theprobationary semester, the individual may be academically dismissed.• Any student who is academically dismissed will receive a certified letter with returnreceipt requested. It is the student’s responsibility to be aware of their academic status.13

• The dismissal letter will state that the student has two calendar weeks (14 days) fromthe date of the letter to appeal the dismissal.• The Academic Standards Committee will meet as soon as possible after the appealdeadline, but in no case longer than two weeks (14 days) from the appeal deadline date,to make a determination as to whether to revoke the previous dismissal decision.• A letter notifying the appellant student of the decision of the Academic StandardsCommittee will be sent by the Registrar within three (3) working days of the date of theappeal decision. In the event that a student is allowed to return, he or she may berequired to fulfill additional requirements by order of the Academic StandardsCommittee.Registering for ClassesFollowing a meeting with an academic advisor, and having received registration clearance,students are eligible to register online via LEO at www.lec.edu.Registrar’s OfficeThe Registrar’s Office is responsible for maintaining academic records, evaluating transfercredit, and certifying students for graduation. Transcript requests, change of major(undergraduate only), change of academic advisor, change of name and address, and all courseregistration activities are handled through the Registrar’s Office.Reinstatement/Readmission to the CollegeA student who wishes to be reinstated following a Leave of Absence must contact a number ofoffices at Lake Erie College to begin the process. The Office of Academic Advising inconsultation with the Registrar will assist with scheduling classes; Student Life will arrange forcampus housing if space permits; and the Financial Aid Office will inform the student of thenecessary steps needed to apply for assistance for which he or she demonstrates eligibility.These offices should be contacted as early as possible prior to the semester in which the studentintends on returning.Any student who has withdrawn from Lake Erie College to attend another institution must applyfor admission as a transfer student. In this case, he or she must contact the Admissions Officefor a new application form to initiate the process.Repeat Course PolicyAny student receiving a grade of C- or lower in a course may retake that course one time. In thecase of a repeated course, only the higher grade of the two attempts will be used to calculatethe cumulative GPA. If the grade received is an F, the student may repeat the course until creditis earned. Only he first F is forgiven; every subsequent grade will be used to calculate thecumulative GPA.14

Grades from all course attempts will appear in the student’s academic record. A student mayretake no more than two courses for which he or she earns a grade of C-, D+, D or D-. Credithours for a repeated course, or its equivalent, will apply only once for the purposes of meetingdegree requirements. Only credit hours from a first course attempt will count for ProgressToward Degree requirements.Statement of Academic HonestyLiberal education is about the search for truth. Lake Erie College hopes to educate in a numberof different ways, and it hopes to prepare students to play an active role in today’s society. Butat its core, this college is about a quest. This is a place to struggle with new ideas and newperspectives, and to have one’s fundamental beliefs challenged. Our goal is to introducestudents to the beauty of classical thought, the joy of the arts, as well as the depth and majestyof the sciences. Here we attempt to engage the minds of students to think in ways that theyhave not before, to learn to speak the languages of other people, and to become better, morecomplete human beings.Academic dishonesty is a complete betrayal of this mission and will be taken seriously at LakeErie College. We believe that a student who has been punished for three separate incidents ofacademic dishonesty should be expelled from the college.Individual faculty members determine what consequences students will face for academicdishonesty in their classes, but the College can elect to take further action.Procedure1. After a faculty member has imposed a penalty for academic dishonesty in his or herclass, the student’s name, along with supporting materials documenting the case, willbe sent to the Registrar’s Office to be kept in a confidential file. In order to protect theprivacy of students, faculty will not have access to the file and may not be informed ofthe contents of the file. The Registrar’s Office will inform the Vice President ofAcademic Affairs, and a letter will be sent to the student reminding him or her of thispolicy.2. If the Registrar’s Office receives notice that the same student has been punished in asecond incident, the Registrar’s Office will inform the Vice President of Academic Affairsand a letter will be sent to the student informing him or her that a third offense willresult in expulsion from the College. A copy of the letter will also go to the AcademicStandards Committee.3. If the Registrar’s Office receives notice that a student has been punished in a thirdincident, the Registrar’s Office will inform the Vice President of Academic Affairs and aletter will be sent to the Academic Standards Committee recommending that thestudent be expelled from the College. The Academic Standards Committee will thentake the action it has deemed appropriate.15

164. Records of academic dishonesty will be purged from the Registrar’s file and destroyedonce the student graduates. If a student is expelled from the college, the file will bekept indefinitely.Appeals Procedure1. A student who receives a letter notifying him or her of expulsion from Lake Erie Collegeresulting from his or her academic dishonesty will have fourteen (14) business daysfrom the date of the letter to submit an appeal to the Vice President of AcademicAffairs. The Vice President of Academic Affairs will then notify the Academic StandardsCommittee of the appeal, and receive from that body a written rationale for theexpulsion. Once the rationale has been received, the Vice President of Academic Affairswill render a decision on the student’s appeal within fourteen (14) business days.2. Expulsion is effective immediately upon notification of the student, even if the expulsionis being appealed. Thus, a student may not attend classes while his or her appeal isbeing considered.3. The Vice President of Academic Affairs’ decision regarding an expulsion is final.Transcript RequestsWritten requests for transcripts are accepted by mail, fax, or in person through the Registrar’sOffice. Preprinted request forms can be obtained at www.lec.edu/registrar under “Requestinga Transcript” on the left side of the page. All requests need to include: complete name(including previous names), social security number, date of last attendance, number oftranscripts needed, and a complete mailing address. The signature of the student requestingthe transcript must also appear. A transcript fee of $10.00 per copy must be included when arequest is made. Allow up to five (5) business days after receipt of the request for a regulartranscript to be issued. An official transcript can be issued directly to institutions andemployers. Students may obtain an unofficial transcript from LEO.Verification of EnrollmentCertificates of enrollment for loan deferments, child care, and tuition reimbursement arecompleted in the Registrar’s Office only after the second week of classes of each term.Withdrawal from the CollegeLake Erie College hopes that every student who enrolls will continue until completion of his orher degree program. If, however, circumstances necessitate that a student must leave, he orshe needs to follow the appropriate procedure for officially withdrawing from the College. Thestudent must schedule a meeting with the Registrar’s Office at which time the student willcomplete an official withdrawal form. Depending on the circumstances, the student has theoption of taking a Leave of Absence for the duration of a semester or a full academic year; or,the student can permanently withdraw from Lake Erie College. All potential options will bediscussed at the time of the meeting.

Copies of the official withdrawal form are provided to the offices of Financial Aid, Accounting,and Student Life. Upon receipt of the official withdrawal form, personnel in these offices willtake the appropriate actions to facilitate this process with regard to each student’scircumstance.Involuntary Medical WithdrawalWhen, in the judgment of the College, an individual's behavior is disruptive to the educationaland living environment which the College seeks to maintain, that student may be required toundergo psychological evaluation or and/or an investigation by a College Medical WithdrawalPanel for mandatory withdrawal from the College. The Medical Withdrawal Panel will consist ofthe Director of the Student Success Center (or designee); Director of Academic Advising (ordesignee); and Dean of Students (or designee) who will chair the panel.Mandatory psychological evaluation and withdrawal will be considered in cases where there is athreat of danger to self, others or property, or disruption of the educational process and missionof the College. If a student engages in suicidal behavior, the College will respond in accordancewith the Suicide Gesture Response Policy described in this Student Handbook. The College willmake every effort to work with the student involved, but reserves the right to contact thestudent's parents/legal guardians or spouse.The College may remove a student from the residence halls or from attending classes or fromthe campus on a temporary basis pending the outcome of an evaluation and/or hearing for amandatory withdrawal if the student presents a risk to self, others or property. Locating analternate place to stay, if removed from campus is the responsibility of the student and/or theirparent(s)/legal guardian(s) or spouse.17

ATHLETICSFacilitiesThe Jerome T. Osborne Family Athletic & Wellness Center, originally opened as the Athletic &Wellness Center in August of 2004, houses varsity contests for basketball, volleyball andwrestling in its 750-seat arena. The building also houses a multi-purpose gymnasium whichhosts various varsity practices, intramurals and recreation. A suspended indoor jogging trackencircling the multi-purpose gym and a fully-equipped fitness center on the upper levelcomplete the major components of the building. Outdoors, the soccer and softball teamscompete on campus on Jack Slattery Field. Downtown Painesville’s Kiwanis Recreation Parkhosts several teams. Jack Britt Memorial Stadium, with its recently installed ProGrass MonoTurfartificial surface, hosts Storm football games and will be the home of Lake Erie lacrosse in thespring. The baseball team plays at Braggs Field and also plays a portion of its season at ClassicPark, home of the minor league Lake County Captains, in Eastlake.Varsity TeamsLake Erie offers 23 varsity sports for the 2010-11 athletic year, 12 for men and 11 for women. Inthe fall, there is football, men’s and women’s soccer, women’s volleyball, men’s and women’scross country, men’s and women’s golf, and women’s tennis. Men’s and women’s basketballand swimming and diving are offered in the winter as well as wrestling and men’s and women’sindoor track. Baseball, softball, men’s and women’s lacrosse, men’s tennis, and men’s andwomen’s outdoor track are the spring sports. General admission to ticketed, regular season, oncampusevents is free for current students. Tickets, when necessary, may be picked up with avalid student identification card. Lake Erie’s teams compete at the NCAA Division II level. Theinstitution is a member of the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) for allsports except lacrosse (East Coast Conference) and wrestling (independent). The college is amember of the East Coast Athletic Conference and Lake Erie's teams compete for berths in thevarious ECAC post-season tournaments.NicknameLake Erie teams are called the Storm. The name was selected as the result of a contest, whichtook place when the institution became fully coeducational in the late 1980s. Previously, LakeErie’s teams were known as the Unicorns.WebsiteThe home of Lake Erie Athletics online is www.LakeErieStorm.com. The site features news andinformation on all 23 teams, blogs, videos, live broadcasts and more. In addition, fans andstudents can follow the Storm on a variety of social networking sites like Twitter(www.twitter.com/lecsports) and Facebook (Lake Erie College Athletics).18

IntramuralsA variety of intramural sport offerings are posted throughout the academic year. Typically,competition is available in volleyball, basketball, tennis, indoor soccer, as well as other sports.Club SportsThough not operated directly by the Athletic Department, sports participation at the club levelhas previously included sports such as fencing and rowing. When interest warrants, othersports may be added at the club level.RecreationUsage of the athletic facilities for fitness and recreation is offered for current students, duringposted days and hours. Lockers and locker room facilities are available on a daily use basis.Users must supply their own towels.BOOKSTOREThe Lake Erie College bookstore is located on the first floor of the Holden Center. Thebookstore sells textbooks that correspond to specific course numbers and professor requests.Students may also purchase Lake Erie College apparel, memorabilia and other items. During theend of the fall and spring semesters, the bookstore also sponsors “Book Buyback” which allowsstudents to sell their books back for a refund of some of the purchase price.BURSAR’S OFFICEbursar@lec.eduThe Bursar’s Office collects data from various college offices to create student billinginformation (Student Accounting). Responsibilities of the Bursar’s Office include receivingtuition and fee payments, coordinating book vouchers, time payment plan assistance,distribution of refund checks and payroll checks. Billing statements are not mailed but areaccessible through LEO(Lake Erie On-line), Course and Fee Statements.CAREER SERVICEScareer@lec.eduThe Office of Career Services and Internships offers a variety of services to assist students intheir career development at every point during their Lake Erie College experience. Fromexploring a major, developing resumes and interviewing, the internship search, researching fulltimeand part-time positions and searching for campus employment, the office of CareerServices and Internships will be a partner in the process.It is the goal of the Career Services and Internships Office at Lake Erie College to connectstudents and alumni with employers for their mutual benefit. By providing this information, theCareer Services and Internships Office at LEC is not endorsing opportunities, organizations,employers, information or any aspect of employment.19

CODE OF CONDUCTThe enrollment of a student shall be construed as both evidence and a pledge that the studentaccepts the standards, regulations and policies of Lake Erie College and agrees to abide by them.Conduct that interferes with the efforts of others to secure an education, enjoy a recreationalevent or to reside or participate in an environment that is safe, clean, quiet and conducive tostudy is prohibited. Students are required to show due respect and courtesy to their peers,faculty and staff at all times. The College reserves the right to impose disciplinary sanctions upto and including expulsion upon any student who refuses to or cannot abide by the standards,regulations, and policies set forth by the College.Responsible BehaviorThe philosophy of responsible behavior at Lake Erie College encompasses the developingmaturity of each student, not only academically and socially, but also in the acceptance ofresponsibility for personal actions. The guidelines include an expectation that student behavior,both individual and collective, will convey a respect for the College community as a whole. TheCollege does not intend to dictate conformity of its students and promotes the belief thatpersonal freedom and expression are necessary components to the development of ethical andmoral values. However, the College has the responsibility and the authority to establishstandards of behavior for the College community. Similarly, the College will not condoneviolations of local, state, or federal laws on or off campus.As it is impossible to account for every type of behavior, the following list is not to be construedas all-inclusive. Each Lake Erie College student has appeal rights as prescribed in the policiesand standards of the institution, except in cases where the possibility of eminent danger exists.Prohibited BehaviorsAny student charged with an act that violates the standards, rules and regulations of Lake ErieCollege on or off campus, even if classes are not in session, is subject to the judicial processprescribed by the College. If the student is found in violation, disciplinary action will beimplemented as deemed appropriate. Examples of prohibited behavior include, but are notlimited to:Code I: Alcoholic BeveragesAny act that violates College, local, and/or state policy on the consumption, possession and/oradvertising of alcoholic beverages. Intoxication is not permitted in College buildings or onCollege grounds.Code II: AssaultAny act that causes injury to another person, including but not limited to physical fighting;inflicting harm with objects and/or weapons.20

Code III: Bodily HarmAny act that causes injury or the threat of injury to self, any implied threatening action orverbal/written threat that causes others to believe one is at risk of inflicting harm to oneself.Code IV: College KeysPossession, use, or duplication of College keys without the consent of those staff membersresponsible.Code V: College ComputersAny act that violates the rules and regulations established by Information Technology (IT) ormisuse of any College computer.Code VI: College Facilities, Property or EquipmentAny use of or act that violates the use of College facilities, property, and/or equipment withoutproper consent of those responsible.Code VII: College TelephonesUse of the College telephones, including main lines without the consent of those staff membersresponsible.Code VIII: Damage to Property/VandalismMalicious or unauthorized intentional damage to property belonging to the College, or to amember of or a visitor to the College community. This includes, but is not limited to, theunauthorized removal of or tampering with system and/or program files in any College-ownedcomputer. Students will be held responsible for unintentional damages due to negligence(broken keys, IDs, etc).Code IX: Discourtesy to Faculty or StaffRudeness, profanity and/or insulting behavior on the part of a student directed toward a facultyor staff member.Code X: Disorderly ConductAny behavior, on or off campus, which affects the academic performance of the student orfellow students that offends the sensibilities of others, or causes property damage, injury toothers or involves outside agencies such as the police. This code is in place to cover policyviolations that have not been labeled.Code XI: Disruptive NoiseAny noise that disturbs the peace and tranquility of the residence hall or campus duringestablished quiet hours; any excessive noise that disturbs the College community at any timeduring 24-hour Courtesy Hours.Code XII: DrugsPossession or use (without valid medical or dental prescription), manufacture, furnishing or saleof any narcotic, dangerous or illegal drug, or any other violation of College policy regardingdrugs. Students will face judicial charges if they are found abusing prescription and over-thecounterdrugs as well. *When a staff member perceives that a student is buying/selling/usingany illegal drugs, the Painesville Police Department will be called to campus.21

22Code XIII: Failure to RespondIgnoring a staff member's reasonable request (emails, phone messages, etc) is cause for Collegeaction.Code XIV: Falsification of Records/ContractsAltering, counterfeiting, forging, or causing to be altered, falsified, counterfeited or forged anyrecord, form, or document used by the College. Violation of contractual agreements between astudent and the College, including discipline under this code; intentionally falsifying or omittinginformation on any College record, form or document, including but not limited to, applicationfor admission and application for financial aid.Code XV: Fire SafetyAny violation of fire safety regulations including, but not limited to:• tampering with fire equipment;• making a false alarm;• interfering with the duties of fire officials;• failure to evacuate a building;• setting any unauthorized fire in or on College property• burning candles/incense in College owned/leased buildingCode XVI: FireworksPossession or use of any explosive device, including, but not limited to firecrackers, cherrybombs, bottle rockets, and dynamite.Code XVII :FraternizationRomantic, sexual and exploitative relationships between employees and students including butnot limited to: dating, pursuing to date, and pursuing or having romantic or sexual relationshipswith students.Code XVIII: GamblingThe playing of cards or any other game of chance or skill for money or other items of value.Code XIX: HarassmentInappropriate or disrespectful conduct or communication (online messages- IM, Facebook etc)in any form, including, but not limited to, that which is of a sexual, racial or ethnic nature.Code XX: HazingAny act by an individual or group that injures, degrades, harasses or disgraces any person.Code XXI: Illegal Entry/TrespassingUnauthorized entry includes, but is not limited to, the use of keys not assigned to the entrant.Unauthorized entry into or presence in any College building, office, room or student room.Code XXII: Receipt of Stolen GoodsObtaining property one knows or has reason to believe is stolen.Code XXIII: Sale/Exchange of Stolen PropertySale or transfer by any means of property one knows or has reason to believe is stolen.Code XXIV : Sexual AssaultAny kind of sexual conduct (penetration), however slight, or contact (touching), that is

The Storm Café, offering lighter fare, provides another dining option for commuting students,faculty and staff. The Storm Café is located on the main floor of the Holden Center just insidethe north entrance.FINANCIAL AIDfinaid@lec.eduThe Office of Financial aid determines student eligibility for the various forms of financial aid.Since the departmental mission is broad and the needs of students are diverse, a large variety offinancial aid programs are offered. The Financial Aid Office can assist with the FAFSA (FreeApplication for Federal Student Aid); answer questions regarding student financial aid awardletters; houses scholarship resources; has applications for federal work study and generalstudent employment; provides financial literacy resources; calculate out of pocket expenses andexplore alternative loan options for students.HEALTH SERVICESAll residential students, international students, student athletes and equestrian students arerequired to have current health insurance while a student at the College. Proof of healthinsurance coverage or financial responsibility for medical costs is required to be on file with theappropriate offices. Students should also have a copy of their medical insurance information.Information about purchasing individual health insurance plans is available in the StudentSuccess Center. Each residential student is required to submit a medical examination formcompleted by a physician, a medical history form, and a record of immunizations to the StudentLife Office prior to initial residency.The Lake Erie College Student Success Center offers a wide range of opportunities for thecampus community. Health and wellness services available on campus include: physician orphysician’s assistant availability for appointments on campus each week, social and academiccounseling, academic support and monitoring, as well as referrals for dental assistance asneeded. In addition, assistance to students with disabilities and referrals to communityagencies is available upon request. The Student Success Center staff provides screenings forADHD/ADD, as well as for depression, anxiety and post-traumatic stress in addition to referralsto outside agencies for drug and alcohol rehabilitation as needed. In addition, referrals forindividual counseling, psychological services in many areas are available upon request, as well assupport for student athletes in many areas of academic and social life.Students are strongly encouraged to make the Student Success Center staff aware of all ongoinghealth and wellness issues as well as any medications prescribed and taken regularly. TheStudent Success Center staff is happy to collaborate with your current healthcare and/orcounseling provider to assist you in locating a local provider near the Lake Erie College campus.Confidentiality will be maintained at all times through the Lake Erie College Student SuccessCenter, and students, while not required, will have the opportunity to sign release forms for24

collaboration with parents, personal healthcare and counseling providers to assure the highestlevel of the continuity of care while at Lake Erie College.Dr. Tina Joyce, a licensed family physician, is our campus physician, and holds office hours oncampus one day each week. Dr. Joyce’s office is located in the Student Success Center, andtreats most medical issues either on site, or by referral to an outside provider. Fees for Dr.Joyce’s services are the responsibility of the student, and may be billed to many individual healthinsurance plans. (If you are an out of state student, you may need a referral from your familyphysician for your insurance to be billed.) Dr. Joyce maintains an office near the Lake ErieCollege campus, and is available to see students as needed through the week. In addition, LakeEast Hospital and University Hospitals of Cleveland are also available for emergency and walk inmedical needs.Refusal to Seek Medical AttentionStudents 18 years of age and older may choose whether or not to receive medical attention.However, if a student refuses medical treatment that has been judged necessary andrecommended by a Lake Erie College staff member, the student must sign a Liability Releaseform absolving the College of any responsibility. This form is kept on file in the Health andWellness Center.INFORMATION TECHNOLOGYInformation Technology (IT) oversees the maintenance of college owned computers andprinters. Computer labs are available in the Holden Center and Library. Individual residence hallrooms are equipped with computer hookups. Printers are available in all labs: black and whiteprints are at no charge and color copies are .40 per page after the first 50 which are free. Toreport a problem, utilize the “Help Desk”, http://helpdesk.lec.edu .JUDICIAL PROCESSLake Erie College strives to maintain an atmosphere that is conducive to learning and to thedevelopment of mature and responsible students, as well as to protect the rights andsensibilities of each community member. To that end, the judicial process has been reviewed bystudents and changes have been made to create a consistent, fair and positive environment.This process will be reviewed yearly to ensure a positive environment in which students can live,learn and be engaged in the College experience.Administrative RolesJudicial BoardConsists of one student (must be at least sophomore standing), one faculty member, one staffmember. These individuals will volunteer for a training session and must adhere to strict25

guidelines in order to remain Judicial Board members. Alternates will be in place in case one ofthese individuals is not available or if there is a conflict of interest.Director of Residence LifeReceives all Incident Reports involving students and will adjudicate Level 1, 2 and 3 policyviolations for residential students. The Director of Residence Life will process a Judicial Boardreferral for anything Level 2 or Level 3, if deemed necessary. This person also schedules andchairs Judicial Board hearings as appropriate.Dean of StudentsReceives all Incident Reports involving students and adjudicates Level 1, 2 and 3 policy violationsfor commuter students. The Dean of Students works with the Director of Residence Liferegarding incidents that affect the Lake Erie College community as a whole. The Dean ofStudents may appoint another campus delegate to adjudicate an Incident Report whereappropriate. The Dean of Students handles all written appeals of Level 1 policy violations.Vice President for Student AffairsReviews all actions, sanctions and handles all written appeals of the Judicial Board.Vice President for Academic AffairsWill be consulted if incident involves the Academic performance or status of involvedstudent(s).PresidentWill only listen to an appeal after all other options have been exhausted.*Substitution for the above roles may be necessary depending on availability and will bedetermined on a case by case basis.Judicial FileEach disciplinary incident will be recorded and kept in a permanent disciplinary file in theStudent Life Office. Access to the file will be restricted and only granted to the student (withproper identification); appropriate College Officials in accordance with FERPA; Law Enforcementand related bodies conducting reference or background checking. Please note TransferEvaluation Forms typically require this information and will be given to another institution forthe purpose with the proper signature of the student.Judicial Board ProcessBoard MembershipOne student, one faculty member and one staff member; one member will be designated asthe secretary who will record the hearing and the decision. The advisor will act as the nonvotingChair of the Judicial Board.1) The Director of Residence Life schedules a hearing involving the accused student(s),witness(es) and the Judicial Board within five working days after receiving the IncidentReport.26

2) The accused student, witnesses and members of the Judicial Board receive a handdeliveredletter that will list the date, time and location of the judicial hearing 48 hoursprior to the hearing.3) On the day of the Judicial Board hearing, the accused student and witnesses willreceive an introduction where they will be refreshed on the Judicial Board process andsign the Honesty Statement.4) Witnesses leave the room after they have signed the statement.5) The Chair of the Judicial Board reads the charges to the accused student.6) Student enters a plea for each charge (“in violation” or “not in violation”).7) The accused student remains in the room throughout the entire process while eachwitness provides testimony.8) Board members ask the witness questions, the accused student asks the witnessquestions and then the witness leaves the room (the witness must wait outside in casemore testimony is needed).9) The accused student answers questions and makes a closing statement, then leavesthe room.10) Board members deliberate directly after the hearing in order to render a decision.The judicial decision will be determined by majority vote (2 votes minimum).11) The Board renders the verbal decision to the student.12) The Director of Residence Life follows-up with a formal sanction letter within onework day.13) The accused student has the opportunity to appeal the Judicial Board decision bysubmitting a written appeal to the Vice President for Student Affairs within 24 hours ofreceipt of the sanctions letter. Students are only permitted to appeal based onimproper judicial procedures or if new evidence has been discovered that is relevant tothe case.WaiverIf a student does not wish to go to a Judicial Board hearing, s/he may complete a HearingWaiver with the Director of Residence Life. Through this process, the student would take fullresponsibility for all charges that were levied and would receive the standard sanctions.Violation LevelsThe following is a comprehensive, but not all-inclusive, list of Student Code of Conduct policyviolations that will be handled by the director of residence life. NOTE - Lake Erie Collegestudents will be adjudicated for any violations committed by their guests.Level 11) 1-2 alcohol offenses2) Noise3) Unapproved guest/Visitation4) Minor vandalism (under $50)27

285) Bodily Harm6) Discourtesy to faculty/staff7) Disorderly Conduct8) Gambling9) Illegal entry10) Receipt and sale of stolen goods11) Traffic and vehicle regulations12) Harassment13) Fire safety - candles, incense, items hanging from sprinkler14) Unauthorized use of an alarmed doorLevel 1 appeal process – accused student has the opportunity to appeal by submitting a writtenappeal to the dean of students no later than 24 hours after receiving the judicial sanction letter.Students are only permitted to appeal based on improper judicial process or if new evidence hasbeen discovered that is relevant to the case.Level 2The director will forward the following policy violations to the Judicial Board.1) 3 alcohol offenses2) Possession or personal use of small amount of marijuana, paraphernalia - 1 st offense-smallamount = pipe, blunt, joint, anything less than a dime bag3) Major vandalism (over $50)4) Fire safety - tampering with fire equipment5) Sexual harassment, obscene conduct6) Weapons7) Assault8) Theft9) Any combination of 2+ Level 1 violationsLevel 3The director will forward the following policy violations to the Judicial Board.1) 4+ alcohol offenses2) Possession or personal use of a small amount of marijuana, paraphernalia - 2 nd offense3) Possession or personal use of a large amount of marijuana - 1 st offense4) Intent/attempt to sell marijuana.5) Possession, personal use or sale of any illegal drugs other than marijuana.6) Major vandalism - 2 nd offense7) Setting a fire8) Any level 1 sanctions repeated 3 times9) Any level 2 sanctions repeated 2 times.*Please refer to policies and procedures regarding sexual assault stated previously beginning onpage 38.

SanctionsGeneral sanctions used in response to a Student Code of Conduct violations. Any sanction canbe used in combination with one another and may limit a students participation inextracurricular activities; housing status or status as a student at Lake Erie College. All availableinformation will be considered at the time of rendering a decision and the best interest of thestudent(s) and College Community will be at the center of the decision.Alcohol/Drug AssessmentStudent is required to schedule, attend, and pay for an alcohol or drug assessment. Thismay be available through the on campus Health & Wellness Center or through Lake-Geauga Center (440.255.0678) located in Mentor. The director of residence life willmonitor completion of this task.Denial of AccessStudent would not be permitted to enter specific college buildings or to attend collegeevents/activities.Disciplinary WarningFirst level sanction generally used for minor policy violations.Disciplinary/Social ProbationLimits a student’s ability to participate in campus events (on or off campus). Advisorsand coaches will be informed if one of their students receives this sanction.Educational TaskA requirement for a student to complete in order to learn from his/her behaviors.Appropriate College Employee will monitor completion of these tasks in conjunctionwith Director of Residence life or Dean of Students.ExpulsionThis is used in response to a serious violation of the Code of Conduct where the welfareof the Campus Community has been compromised and/or is in danger. Arecommendation for expulsion will be made by the Dean of Students (or senior hearingofficer) to the appropriate Vice President and the President of the College.Involuntary Medical WithdrawalWhen, in the judgment of the College, an individual’s behavior is disruptive to theeducational and living environment.Letter to Parents/GuardiansAlcohol, drug or assault situations.Presidential Interim SuspensionReserved for severe violations that directly impact the welfare of the campuscommunity. This is used at the discretion of the College President or his designee.Removal from College HousingGenerally used for multiple policy violations and severe policy violations. Furthersanctions would lead to Suspension or Expulsion from the college.29

Restitution/FineStudent is responsible for paying any fines associated with policy violations (alcohol,drugs, etc) as well as paying to repair any damages caused by vandalism. These areposted directly to student accounts.Restriction of PrivilegesStudent could lose the ability to host overnight guests, participate in extracurricularactivities; attendance at College events/activities etc.SuspensionGenerally used for a combination of a second and third-time offense of policy violations.A recommendation for suspension will be made by the Dean of Students (or seniorhearing officer) to the appropriate Vice President and the President of the College.Minimum SanctionsThe following section is to be used as a guideline to determine minimum sanctions for policyviolations of Lake Erie College’s Code of Conduct. In order to promote consistency in the judicialprocess at Lake Erie College, this section specifies minimum sanctions for the individual code. Astudent may receive more than the minimum sanction depending on the nature of the incidentand severity of the violation at any time. The Presidential Interim Suspension maybe used as aminimum sanction for any of these violations if deemed necessary by the President of theCollege or his designee.Code I: Alcoholic BeveragesFirst OffenseSecond OffenseThird OffenseDisciplinary/social probation, letter to parentseducational task, $75 fine (keg-$250)Disciplinary/social probation, letter to parentseducational task, alcohol assessment, $125 finePermanent removal from College housing, letter toparents, educational task, $200 fineCode II : AssaultRemoval from College housing; restitution; social probation; restricted access; parentalnotificationCode III: Bodily HarmAppointment with the director of health & wellness center; parental notification; developmentof a wellness planCode IV: College KeysDisciplinary warning; educational taskCode V: College ComputersDisciplinary warning; educational task30

Code VI: College Facilities, Property or EquipmentDisciplinary warning; educational task; restitution (if necessary)Code VII: College TelephonesDisciplinary warning; educational taskCode VIII: Damage to PropertyDisciplinary/social probation; restitution (min. $25); educational task; restriction of privileges;denial of AccessCode IX: Discourtesy to Faculty or StaffDisciplinary warning; educational taskCode X: Disorderly ConductDisciplinary/social probation; educational taskCode XI: Disruptive NoiseDisciplinary warning; educational taskCode XII: DrugsFirst Offense Marijuana Permanent removal from College housing; $150fine; letter to parent/ guardian; drug assessment;educational taskSecond Offense MarijuanaRecommendation for suspension; $200 fine; Letterto parent/guardianOther DrugsRecommendation for suspension; $300 fine; letterto parent/guardianSelling/distribution of drugsRecommendation for suspension or expulsion*When a staff member perceives that a student is buying/selling/using any illegal drugs, thePainesville Police Department will be called to campus.Code XIII: Failure to RespondDisciplinary warning; educational taskCode XIV: Falsification of Records/ContractsDisciplinary/social probation; educational taskCode XV: Fire SafetyTampering with Fire EquipmentRemoval from College housing;False AlarmEducational task; letter to parents$200 fineFailure to EvacuateDisciplinary/social probation;letter to parent/guardian;$50 fineSetting an unauthorized firePermanent removal from Collegehousing; recommendation forsuspension; $500 fine; restitutionFirst offense-candles/IncenseDisciplinary warning;Educational task; $25 fine31

Code XVI: FireworksPossessionUseDisciplinary/social probation;educational task; $25 fineDisciplinary/social Probation;educational task; $50 fineCode XVII : FraternizationEducational task; restricted contactCode XVIII: GamblingDisciplinary/social probation; educational task; $50 fineCode XIX: HarassmentDisciplinary/social probation; educational task; restriction of privilegesCode XX: HazingDisciplinary/social probation; educational taskCode XXI: Illegal Entry/TrespassingDisciplinary warning; educational task; denial of accessCode XXII: Receipt of Stolen GoodsDisciplinary/social probation; educational task; $50 fineCode XXIII: Sale/Exchange of Stolen PropertyDisciplinary/social probation; educational task; $50 fineCode XXIV: Sexual AssaultRemoval from College housing; letter to parents/guardians; recommendation forsuspension/expulsionCode XXVI: Sexual HarassmentDisciplinary/social probation; educational task; restricted contactCode XXVIII: Suicide GestureMandatory psychological evaluation by a licensed psychologist or psychiatrist; detailedtreatment plan (further information beginning on page 38)Code XXV: TheftDisciplinary/social probation; educational task; reimburse victim(s);$100 fineCode XXVI: WeaponsAirsoft GunsImmediate confiscation of gun(s);damage fineKnives or objects intendedto harm othersFirearms/ExplosivesRemoval from College housing;letter to parent/Guardian; $200 fineRemoval from College housing;letter to parent/guardian;recommendation forsuspension/expulsion32

LIBRARYwww.lec.edu/libraryReference ServicePlease consider the Reference Librarian your best resource for doing research, and don’thesitate to ask for assistance when you need it. Make an appointment with the ReferenceLibrarian for in-depth assistance on research projects or for individual training in using thelibrary’s resources.Library WebsiteThe library's website is tailored to meet student needs. It provides access to the online catalog,research databases, reference and interlibrary loan services, library hours and information, andprovides many links to other subject-specific web sites. The site is updated continuously andshould be your starting point for research.Research DatabasesThe library subscribes to a number of research databases which are available through ourlibrary's web site. You may access these databases either on campus or from home. Somedatabases may need a password for access; contact the library for password information.Interlibrary LoanStudents may use the library’s interlibrary loan service free of charge to acquire books andcopies of articles that are not available online or from the library’s collection. To request aninterlibrary loan, use the online request forms on the library’s website (see Interlibrary Loan onthe library’s home page). Books are usually received within 5-10 business days; copies ofarticles arrive faster.CollectionsThe library’s book collection is designed to support your research and study needs. Ourcollection of print magazines, newspapers and journals will help you keep up with currentevents and learn about specific disciplines. There are also video and CD collections on thelibrary’s lower level.Educational Media CenterThis special collection, located on the library’s lower level, serves the needs of teachereducation students. It has a K-9 textbook collection and materials for curriculum development(educational games, activity books, juvenile books, etc.). The Reference Librarian can assist youin using this collection.Checking Out MaterialsLibrary accounts are automatically established for current LEC students at the beginning of eachsemester. To check out materials, just provide your name and show identification at theCirculation Desk.Borrowing PolicyAll items borrowed from the library's circulating collections are due at the end of the currentsemester. This includes: books from the main collection; Educational Media Center materials;CD recordings, videotapes and DVD's. Books from the Reference and Law collections do notcirculate, nor do magazines and bound periodicals. The library does not charge overdue fines,33

ut there is a $50 replacement fee for each borrowed item not returned by the end of thesemester.Reserve MaterialsInstructors often put materials on reserve at the library. These items are kept at the CirculationDesk under the instructor's name, and may be checked out for either 3 days or for use in thelibrary.Computer LabThe library’s PC Lab has 20 computers and is located on the main floor. Students may use thislab during regular library hours, except when classes are being held there.Lounge & Study AreasThere are a number of places throughout the library for you to study, relax, read, and do groupprojects. Drinks and food are allowed everywhere in the building except the PC Lab and thereare vending machines on the main level.Library HoursMonday-Thursday 8:30 AM to 11:00 PMFriday 8:30 AM to 6:00 PMSaturday 12:00 PM to 6:00 PMSunday 3:00 PM to 11:00 PMMAIL SERVICESmailroom@lec.eduThe Mail Room offers services in accordance with the United States Postal Service, Fed Ex andDHL Worldwide Express. On campus mailboxes are available for all students free of charge.Mailboxes are located on the lower level of the Holden Center and outside of the CollegeMailroom which is located on the lower level in College Hall.Residential students are not permitted to submit a “Change of Address” form through the postoffice to have the College as a resident address. Although this is a temporary living address, theCollege address is a business address, not a residential one. Notifying each company or place ofan address change is necessary. Students wanting their mail to be delivered to the College, arerequired to provide each business organization their College address:Student’s NameLake Erie College391 W. Washington St., Box #Painesville, Ohio 4407734

PARKINGVehicle RegistrationAll vehicles on campus and in College leased apartment areas, are required to be registered withSecurity within the first week of the semester. A permit decal will be issued and must bedisplayed on the vehicle at all times. There is no charge for the first permit; however, there is a$5.00 charge for each additional permit. When registering a vehicle, the license plate number,make, model and color of the vehicle are needed.The College is not responsible for lost or stolen items or damage to vehicles parked on campus.Vehicle owners are required to have adequate insurance as required by State Law.Campus Security recommends every student to have an extra set of keys available incase keysare locked inside of the vehicle. Security may not be able to assist with unlocking the vehicle.Painesville Police are not able to assist with vehicle lockouts.Students will receive a brochure once their vehicle is registered with Security indicating whereparking is permitted.Citations and TowingParking on the grass, in a fire lane, on the sidewalk or in a reserved space will result in vehiclesbeing towed at the owner’s expense, this includes College leased apartment areas. Citationsand fines are issued for violations; repeat violations result in the doubling of the previous fine.Fines are automatically billed to the student’s account and can be paid at the Accountingwindow in College Hall.Appealing a CitationThe Parking Appeals Committee will convene at the end of each moth as long as a student hassubmitted a letter of appeal in a timely fashion during the month when the citation was issued.Appeals will not be granted if the letter is received in a month other than the one listed on theticket. Once an appeal has been submitted, students will meet with the Parking AppealsCommittee to discuss the citation.Guest ParkingGuests of residential students must register their vehicle with Security to obtain a temporaryguest registration permit that is displayed. Applications for the guest registration tag areobtained from the student life office. Overnight guests will receive instructions from thesecurity officer who issues the temporary guest tag concerning where they must park theirvehicle.35

POLICIES AND PROCEDURESAlcoholThe Lake Erie College Alcohol Policy conforms to all regulations set forth in the OHIO REVISEDCODE and will enforce those regulations. Lake Erie College prohibits students under the age of21 from buying, possessing, being furnished with and/or consuming alcoholic beverages on itscampus. The College will notify the parents or guardians of any student involved in an alcoholviolation.A residential student who is 21 years of age may possess and consume bottled or canned beeronly within the closed-door confines of his/her residence hall room provided that his/herroommate is also 21 years of age. All students present in the room must be 21 years of age ifalcohol is consumed. A 21 year old residing with another student who is not of that ageautomatically forfeits this privilege. Kegs and other types of alcoholic beverages are prohibited.Students who are of legal age assume an obligation and liability when they bring alcohol intothe residence halls. Students are expected to be responsible in all matters related to alcoholconsumption Residential students are held responsible for the behaviors of their guests.No student is permitted to bring beverages containing alcohol to any College sponsored activityor event whether that event is held on or off campus. Under special conditions, alcohol ispermitted to be sold to students who are 21 years of age or older at off-campus events such asHomecoming and Spring Formal.• Drinking games are not permitted in the residence halls. This includes, but is not limitedto: beer pong, quarters, Beirut etc.Staff members will confront any individuals where they perceive mass consumption willoccur.• Staff members will confront any individual who is exhibiting intoxicated behaviors in acommon area of the residence hall. These behaviors include but are not limited to:slurred speech, bloodshot eyes, strong odor of alcohol and a gaited walk.• Alcohol paraphernalia: beer bongs, funnels etc. are not permitted in the residence halls.• Beer containers may not exceed 16 ounces.• Alcohol containers are not permitted to be displayed anywhere in student rooms. If astudent is 21 or older and would like to consume alcohol in his/her room, s/he mustdiscard containers once the alcohol has been consumed.Local authorities may be called or become involved in an on campus or off campus incidentinvolving alcohol. Whether or not criminal proceedings are expected to be initiated, the Collegewill impose a sanction(s) upon a student found to have been involved. Sanctions may include,but are not limited to probation, educational task, fines or penalties.36

Sanctions for alcohol violations include a minimum $75 fine for the first offense. The first finefor a keg violation is $250.If a staff member believes a student needs medical attention due to alcohol consumption, thestaff member will contact 9-1-1. The student needing medical attention will be responsible forall costs of medical treatment.Commuter students who violate policy are subject to all fines and sanctions, as will theirhosts/hostesses.AssaultEvery member of the College community is expected conduct themselves in a mature andappropriate manner at all times. Inflicting harm on anther member of the Community is asevere violation of College policy and may be of local, state and federal laws. Any act thatcauses injury to another person, including but not limited to physical fighting; inflicting harmwith objects and/or weapons will not be tolerated on campus or at any College sponsoredevent. Individuals violating this policy will be subject to local, state and federal laws andproceeding in addition to campus judicial proceedings.Computer Usage PolicyIndividuals using Lake Erie College computers and network are required to adhere to establishedpolicy. Usage of the Lake Erie College network may be monitored and if such monitoring revealspossible evidence of criminal activity, system personnel may provide this evidence to lawenforcement officials. Individuals using the Lake Erie College computer network withoutauthority, or in excess of their authority, are subject to having all of their activities on thissystem monitored and recorded by system personnel.The following activities are forbidden and may result in the loss of a student's computeraccount.• Usage of another person's USER ID.• Allowing another person to access an account or share a password.• Attempting to circumvent or subvert system or network security measures.• Engaging in any activity that might be harmful to systems or to any information storedthereon, such as creating or propagating viruses, disrupting services, or damaging files.• Using College computing resources for private profit.• Making illegal copies of copyrighted software, published materials or music, store suchcopies on College Systems, or transmitting them over College networks.• Intentionally impeding the legitimate use of computing facilities by other people.• Using E-Mail to harass, intimidate, or otherwise annoy another person.• Using facilities, including printers, for junk mail or mass mailings.• Wasting computing resources, including printing excessive amounts of paper.37

The collection of computer settings and user information known as the user's profile may neverexceed 20 megabytes in size. No single file that comprises the profile may exceed 5 megabytesin size. Computer programs, executable files, MP3 files, video files and large graphic files maynot be stored as part of a profile. System administrators reserve the right to delete these fileswithout notice along with any files that were obtained or used in a violation of the law. Theuser account of users who exceed the profile size limit will be disabled.All users have space on a network server, their Z drive. This is the recommended place for usersto store documents and files. The amount of materials stored on a user's Z drive may notexceed 50 megabytes. MP3 files and video files may not be stored on a user's Z drive. Systemadministrators reserve the right to delete these files without notice along with any files thatwere obtained or used in a violation of the law. The user account of users who exceed the sizelimit will be disabled.User accounts not used for 60 days will be deleted along with all email and stored files unlessarrangements are made with system administrators to keep them active.EmailAll students, faculty and staff are issued a campus email address. Email is the major form ofcommunication on the Lake Erie College campus. Students are required to check their campusemail on a daily basis for announcements, news or correspondence from faculty and staffmembers.Email should be read, responded to and deleted in a timely manner. The amount of email andtheir accompanying attachments in a user’s mailbox may never exceed 30 megabytes. Thecomputer accounts of students with mailboxes containing over 30 megabytes of email will bedisabled. System administrators reserve the right to delete email from the account of userswho have exceeded the limit without notice.All users: webmail and campus networkUserusername@lec.edu (replacing username with own)Pw(users password)Email is accessible on and off campus. To gain access off campus, visit www.lec.edu and select“web mail link” on the main page;a. Student: username (replacing username with own)b. Faculty: fac_staff\username (replacing username with own)c. Staff: fac_staff\username (replacing username with own)Password will be the same as being on the network while on campus38

FraternizationThe faculty and staff of Lake Erie College assist the College in meeting its mission of providing aquality higher educational environment for its students that supports the goals of the College.Students should be assured that the relationships they develop with faculty and staff memberswill always be built upon the highest ethical precepts of the educational profession.Virtually all faculty members, administrators and staff members are, or can appear to be, in aposition to exercise power or authority, directly or indirectly, over students, whether or not anindividual student is enrolled in their classes, are subject to their direct supervision, or havesome form of business to transact with offices at the College. Many students are at a stage intheir development when they may be particularly vulnerable to the influence of facultymembers, administrators, and staff members who are in positions where they can affect theterms and conditions of a student’s standing at the College.If a student consents to a romantic relationship with a faculty member, administrator or staffmember, the existence of such a relationship could have unintended adverse effects on theeducational environment of the College. In some cases such a relationship can end unhappily orbecome problematic, resulting in charges of sexual harassment, and even physical orpsychological abuse.Because of the commitment to maintaining an environment that supports our educational goalsand in order to promote the efficient and fair operation of the College ,and to avoidmisunderstandings, complaints of favoritism, supervision problems, security problems, moraleproblems, questions regarding academic achievement, and possible claims of sexualharassment, the College prohibits romantic, sexual and exploitative relationships betweenemployees and students including but not limited to: dating, pursuing to date, and pursuing orhaving romantic or sexual relationships with students. Employees who violate this policy will besubject to discipline, up to and including termination of employment.There are exceptional circumstances in which the spouse or partner of a college employee is astudent at the College. This fraternization policy does not apply in such circumstances. ThePresident, in consultation with the President’s Cabinet and Director of Human Resources, is theadministrative officer who determines whether an exceptional circumstance applies.Grievance ProcedureStudents of LEC have the right to present any personal concern or dissatisfaction regarding theirenrollment to the appropriate College personnel and have it considered on its merits.Students will advise the Dean of Students (or the Affirmative Action Officer, if it is an affirmativeaction issue) briefly in writing of the problem within ten (10) working days of the incident. The39

Dean of Students shall respond in writing to the complaint. If the grievance is directed to theDean of Students, the student will advise the Vice President for Student Affairs briefly in writingof the problem within ten (10) working days of an incident.Every effort should be made to resolve the conflict or problem on an informal basis. In theevent a compromise/solution cannot be agreed upon, the grievance will move from thisinformal procedure to a formal one as follows:• The student will put the complaint in writing again stating the full facts and providingevidence of the grievance.• A meeting will then take place between the appropriate parties and the Dean of Students orhis/her designee in order to resolve the conflict.If the grievance is not resolved at this level, all relevant information should be submitted to therespective area Cabinet Member for action. If the grievance is still not resolved, the final stepwill be:• All relevant information will be submitted to the President of the College.• The President's written response concludes Lake Erie College's provisions for addressing theallegation.The purpose of this procedure is to promote an equitable, orderly resolution of problems arisingat Lake Erie College. It is necessary that each step be followed to assure the student of theproper consideration of his or her grievance. In a situation where the student feelsdiscriminated against, he or she should file a complaint with the Affirmative Action Officer.HarassmentIn providing a productive learning environment, the College believes that its students, facultyand staff should be able to enjoy an environment free from all forms of discrimination, includingharassment on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability andsexual orientation.It is against the policy of the College for any student to harass another member of the Collegecommunity. Harassment occurs when verbal, written or physical conduct defames or showshostility toward any individual because of his or her race, color, religion, gender, national origin,age, disability or sexual orientation, or that of the individual's relatives, friends, or associates.Harassment occurs when a situation creates or is intended to create an intimidating, hostile, oroffensive environment; interferes or is intended to interfere with an individual's academicperformance; or otherwise adversely affects an individual's learning opportunities.Harassing conduct includes, but is not limited to: epithets, slurs, negative stereotyping, orthreatening, intimidating or hostile acts, which relate to race, color, religion, gender, national40

origin, age, disability or sexual orientation. Written or graphic material that defames or showshostility or aversion toward an individual or group because of race, color, religion, gender,national origin, age, disability or sexual orientation that is placed on walls, bulletin boards, orelsewhere on the College's premises, or circulated in the residence halls will not be tolerated.Illegal DrugsThe use of illegal drugs is a serious matter involving violations of Federal and Ohio laws. TheCollege will uphold the laws and will cooperate with the apprehension and legal prosecution ofviolators. When a staff member perceives that a student is buying/selling/using any illegaldrugs, the Painesville Police Department will be called to campus. Whether or not criminalproceedings have been initiated or are expected to be initiated, the College will impose asanction(s) upon a student found to have possessed, consumed, sold or otherwise providedillegal drugs, on or off campus, as the College's judgment deems appropriate. Sanctions mayinclude, but are not limited to probation, fines, removal from campus, suspension and/orexpulsion and do not preclude, alter or in anyway have an impact on criminal charges orpenalties.Mental HealthLake Erie College promotes an educational environment where undergraduate and graduatestudents can actively engage and thrive in a safe and friendly environment. At certain times,College officials become aware of a student(s) who interfere with this goal due to mental,emotional, or psychological health conditions. In these situations, College officials will considerthe appropriateness of (1) utilizing the student conduct system or (2) involuntary examination,hospitalization and treatment for mental illness under state law. In addition to, or instead of,either of those procedures the matter may be handled as a medical withdrawal according to thestandards and procedures described in this policy.Involuntary medical withdrawal is not a substitute for appropriate disciplinary action. A studentsuffering from a mental disorder who is accused of a disciplinary violation will not be divertedfrom the judicial process unless, as a result of the mental disorder, the student either lacks thecapacity to respond to the charges, or did not know the nature and quality of the act inquestion. Further, this policy will not be used to dismiss socially or politically “eccentric”students who have not otherwise engaged in behavior which poses a danger to themselves or toothers, or which substantially disrupts normal College activities.Involuntary medical withdrawal will be reserved for those cases where interim measures, suchas a behavior contract or repeated gestures or threats have not been successful and the studentcontinues to be a risk to themselves and/or the campus community.When, in the judgment of the College, an individual's behavior is disruptive to the educationaland living environment which the College seeks to maintain, that student may be required to41

undergo psychological evaluation or and/or an investigation by a College Medical WithdrawalPanel for mandatory withdrawal from the College. The Medical Withdrawal Panel will consist ofthe Director of the Student Success Center (or designee); Director of Academic Advising (ordesignee); and Dean of Students (or designee) who will chair the panel.Mandatory psychological evaluation and withdrawal will be considered in cases where there is athreat of danger to self, others or property, or disruption of the educational process and missionof the College. If a student engages in suicidal behavior, the College will respond in accordancewith the Suicide Gesture Response Policy described in the Student Handbook. The College willmake every effort to work with the student involved, but reserves the right to contact thestudent's parents/legal guardians or spouse.The College may remove a student from the residence halls or from attending classes or fromthe campus on a temporary basis pending the outcome of an evaluation and/or hearing for amandatory withdrawal if the student presents a risk to self, others or property. Locating analternate place to stay, if removed from campus is the responsibility of the student and/or theirparent(s)/legal guardian(s) or spouse.All cases involving violation of the College's Conduct Code will be referred through the College'sjudicial systemA student required to undergo evaluation by a licensed psychologist or psychiatrist will benotified in writing by the Dean of Students (or designee) either by personal delivery or certifiedletter. This letter may be a confirmation of a verbal directive previously given to the student bythe Dean. A licensed, independent evaluator must conduct the evaluation at the expense of thestudent receiving the evaluation. The student must inform the Dean, in writing, within 48 hoursof receiving the letter of the name and address of the evaluator. The Dean will provide theevaluator with information regarding precipitating events and issues that need to be addressedthrough the evaluation. The student must undergo the evaluation as soon as possible, and nolater than ten calendar days from the date of the letter informing the student of the mandatoryevaluation.Refusal to undergo a mandatory evaluation may result in an automatic withdrawal of thestudent from the College without a hearing. If a student fails to attend the hearing for anyreason, the hearing will take place in the student's absence.A student required to undergo a mandatory withdrawal hearing with the Medical WithdrawalPanel after completing a psychological evaluation will be notified by the Dean of Students of thehearing in writing. The hearing will take place within five calendar days of the date of the letter42

of notification. The letter will describe the procedure that the College will follow in conductingthe hearing. The hearing is informal and typically non-disciplinary in nature.The student may appeal the decision to the Vice President for Enrollment Management andStudent Affairs in writing within five calendar days of the hearing. The student must state thebasis for the appeal in the appeal letter. If the Vice President for Student Affairs judges theappeal to have merit, the Vice President for Enrollment Management and Student Affairs may,at his/her discretion, meet with the student and/or hearing panel members, as part of theappeal process. The Vice President for Enrollment Management and Student Affairs’ decision isfinal.Reasonable deviations from these procedures will not invalidate a decision or proceeding unlesssignificant prejudice to a student results.At any point in the process, the student may voluntarily withdraw from the College and/or theResidence Halls.A student who is involuntarily withdrawn or who obtains a voluntary medical withdrawal maynot re-enroll in the College before the start of the next semester. Further, the MedicalWithdrawal Panel must approve the student’s re-enrollment or readmission. The Panel mayrequire documentation or evaluation of the student to assess if the condition(s) that caused thewithdrawal are no longer present and that the student will use the available resources to be anengaged member of the Lake Erie College community. The student must also meet all of theadmission and enrollment requirements of the College.All records concerning these proceeding shall be maintained by the Medical Withdrawal Paneland the Vice President of Student Affairs and shall be kept confidential in accordance with theFamily Rights and Privacy Act. Policies and procedures, including costs and fees will apply tostudents who withdraw, voluntarily or involuntarily under this policy.PetsPets are not permitted in campus buildings except for registered service animals, this includesresidence halls and campus leased apartment facilities. Resident students are permitted fish ina 20 gallon tank or less.PostingThe Student Life Office must approve the posting of announcements, notices, and/orpromotional material in advance. Postings may not be affixed to walls, buildings or trees in sucha way as to cause damage. Any reference to alcoholic beverages, illegal substances,pornography or that is deemed offensive is prohibited.43

ResidencyStudents who have less than 64 credits and are under the age of 22 whose official residence isoutside of a 50-mile radius of the College are required to reside on campus during the academicyear. Any student whose established residence is within a 50-mile radius of the College or anystudent reaching the age of 23 years by August 15 prior to the start of the fall semester qualifiesfor commuter status. Students 23 years of age and older can be granted residency status on aspace-available basis after all students whose on-campus residence is required have beenaccommodated.All residential students must be currently registered full-time at Lake Erie College. All financialobligations to the College must be taken care of prior to move in. Students with an unpaidbalance will not be permitted to receive a room key or move in prior to the fall and springsemesters. In addition, students must have all medical forms completed and submitted prior tomove in.Exceptions to the residency requirement will be made for students who have the requirednumber of credit hours to be considered a junior or senior; married students; and, students wholive with a close adult relative.A student who wishes to petition for an exemption must complete an Off-Campus Intent Formand submit it to the director of residence life. The request will be verified and the student willbe notified when it has been approved. The College may request any legal or formaldocumentation it deems necessary to substantiate the exemption.Without exception, all students residing on campus are required to be enrolled in one of theCollege board (meal) plans. Student accounts will be charged accordingly.Students may only reside in the residence halls when the College is in session. Students areprovided with the College calendar as well as the dates they are permitted to move in and thedates they are required to move out of the residence halls. Travel arrangements must be madeaccordingly. The campus dining facility is closed during break periods. Students can complete anapplication to stay on campus during break periods. Applications will be approved based onnecessity; those approved will be charge $25 per night during break periods.Sexual HarassmentIt is the policy of the College to provide an environment free from sexual and sex-basedharassment. It is against the policy of the College and may be a violation of state and federallaws, for any person, whether student, faculty, or staff member, to sexually harass anotherperson. Therefore, individuals who feel they have been sexually harassed may have the right tobring legal action, in addition to filing a complaint with the College. Sexual harassment or sex-44

ased harassment occurs when unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature becomes a condition of astudent's continued enrollment, affects their decisions regarding other students, or creates anintimidating, hostile, or offensive environment.Specific examples of sexual and sex-based harassment may include: requests for sexual favors;unwanted physical contact, including touching, pinching, or brushing the body; verbalharassment, such as sexual innuendoes, suggestive comments, jokes of a sexual nature, sexualpropositions, and threats; non-verbal conduct, such as a display of sexually suggestive objects orpictures, leering, whistling, or obscene gestures; acts of physical aggression, intimidation,hostility, threats, or unequal treatment based on sex (even if not sexual in nature).Any student who believes he/she has been harassed in violation of this policy should report theconduct immediately to one of the following people: Dean of Students; Director of ResidenceLife; Security Officer; Residence Director; or another professional staff or faculty member. Inaddition, the Director of the Student Success Center will assist the students as needed. Thestudent is encouraged to report an incident directly to the Painesville Police Department.Any student of the College who has been found, after appropriate investigation, to haveharassed another student in violation of this policy will be subject to disciplinary action up toand including expulsion.Upon receipt of the complaint, normally to be filed within fifteen (15) working days of theoccurrence, the dean of students shall conduct an informal confidential investigation and willattempt to resolve the complaint. In the event that it cannot be resolved at the Dean ofStudents’ level, the complaint will be directed to the Vice President of Student Affairs where thesituation will be reviewed and a resolution will be sought.In the event the informal complaint of harassment cannot be resolved, the student will bedirected to file a written and signed formal complaint. Upon receipt of a formal complaint, apanel of three persons will be appointed by the Dean of Students or the Vice President ofStudent Affairs to hear the complaint. The panel members will make every effort to hear andresolve the complaint on a confidential basis so as to ensure the privacy of both thecomplainant and the accused. If the complaint cannot be resolved, the panel shall submit awritten report with recommendations to the President of the College who shall determine finaldisposition of the complaint. Students who make complaints in good faith will not be subject todiscipline. It is expected and required that all individuals will cooperate with the investigatorsduring the investigation.Sexual AssaultLake Erie College is committed to providing a campus climate that promotes respect and45

46concern for every individual who studies, works and/or lives on the campus. Any form of sexualmisconduct is prohibited and regarded as a serious offense. Any violation of this policy willresult in immediate disciplinary action.In the State of Ohio (Ohio Revised Code, Section 2907) sexual assault is defined as: Any kind ofsexual conduct (penetration), however slight, or contact (touching), that is unwanted, thatinvolves force, threat of force, intimidation or coercion that is against the will of another person.At Lake Erie College, sexual assault is defined as:• Sexual physical conduct of any kind that involves force, intimidation or coercion• Sexual physical conduct includes intentional touching of another person on an area of thebody that is recognized as a private part of the body• Contact with a person who is incapacitated and unable to consent. Incapacitated meansbeing under the influence of alcohol or drugs or being incapable of understanding theconsequences and implications of the act.A student who is a survivor of a sexual assault should:• Go to a safe place as soon as possible.• Preserve all physical evidence. Do not wash hands, shower or change clothing. If clothesare changed, place those articles of clothing in a paper (not plastic) bag.• Immediately report the incident to one of the following people: residence director oranother residence director on duty; any member of the Student Life staff; or a safety &security officer.• Notify the Painesville Police DepartmentThe Director of the Student Success center or a member of the Student Life staff will assist withnotifying authorities and seeking medical and/or emotional care, if the student so chooses.Lake Erie College is required by Federal law [Public Law: 102-325, section 486(c)] to conduct aninvestigation of any reported claim of sexual assault. Copies of this law and its requirementsmay be obtained in the Student Life Office. The campus investigation is independent of any civilinvestigation and/or proceedings. The degree of the burden of proof in campus proceedings isthe “preponderance of evidence“- in contrast to “beyond a reasonable doubt” in civil criminaltrials.An institutional investigation will be in progress within five (5) days of the report of sexualassault. A statement of rights and responsibilities will be provided to both the survivor and theaccuser before the campus investigation begins. A three-person panel, comprised of faculty andstaff members, trained for this responsibility, will conduct the institutional investigation. Therights of both the survivor and the accused will be respected during the campus investigation.Both the survivor and the accused will be allowed to have an advisor of their choice presentduring the investigation.

A residential student who has been accused of sexual assault will be immediately removed fromcollege housing until the investigation is complete. It is the responsibility of that student tolocate alternate housing. The College reserves the right to suspend and/or remove a studentfrom the residence halls during any or all phases of the campus investigation and subsequentprocedures. Academic accommodations pertinent to the situation will be considered for boththe survivor and the accused. Additional contact restrictions may be placed upon completion ofthe investigation.Upon concluding their investigation, the investigating committee will provide a confidentialwritten report to the Dean of Students. The Dean will notify both parties involved of thefindings and conclusions reached by the investigating committee. Sanctions appropriate to thesituation up to and including expulsion will be imposed if there is a preponderance of evidenceto support the claim of sexual misconduct. Both parties involved will receive notification of thedisciplinary sanction(s) imposed.Campus Sex Crimes Prevention ActThis law, enacted in October 2002, requires institutions of higher education to provide studentswith this information.Higher Education Act of 1965: Requires institutions of higher education to issue astatement advising the campus community where law enforcement agency information providedby a State concerning registered sex offenders may be obtained.Lake Erie College students are advised to visit the website of the Lake County Sheriff’sDepartment (ww.sheriffdunlap.org) where there is a link to the website of the Ohio AttorneyGeneral. It is there that this information can be obtained. Family Educational Rights and PrivacyAct of 1974: Clarifies that nothing in that Act may be construed to prohibit an educationalinstitution from disclosing information provided to that institution concerning registered sexoffenders.The Act requires registered sex offenders to provide notice, as required under State law, to anyhigher education institution at which the person is a student, an employee or is present to carryon a vocation. State procedures are required to ensure that this registration information ispromptly made available to law enforcement agencies with jurisdiction where institutions ofhigher education are located and that it is entered into appropriate State records or datasystem. A student at Lake Erie College found to be in noncompliance with this Act would bedismissed without refund.SmokingIn accordance with Chapter 3794 of the Ohio Revised Code: Smoking is prohibited in all campusowned buildings including residence halls, building entrances and College owned vehicles and47

will be permitted only in specific, designated outside locations.These locations are:College Hall-picnic table areaAustin Science- bench areaPath to College Hall- bench areaLibrary- bench areaResidence Halls- pavilion and rock areaSolicitation and/or Outside Vendors on CampusAny College or non-College individual, group or organization desiring to solicit students, facultyand/or staff to purchase goods or use services must obtain the written approval of the ChiefFinancial Officer or his/her designee.Any member of the College community being asked to contribute or purchase should ask forproof that the solicitor or vendor has official approval to conduct business on the campus. Ifproof cannot be provided, community members are instructed to immediately report thisactivity to Security, the Chief Financial Officer or the Student Life Office. Please be prepared togive a physical description of any individuals involved as well as their vehiclesSuicide Gesture ResponseWhen a student engages in suicidal behavior on campus, the College will arrange emergencytransportation for the student to an appropriate medical facility. The Dean of Students will placethe student on a medical leave of absence from the College effective immediately. This medicalleave will require the student to stop attending classes; and if the student lives in a residencehall, that student must move out of the residence hall and return home. Since the student'ssafety and well-being are at stake, the College will contact the student's family and ask them tomake arrangements for the student's transportation home. The Medical Withdrawal Panel willassemble and begin evaluating the situation.This status will remain in effect until the student is able to provide the College with appropriate,written evidence from a licensed clinical psychologist or board certified psychiatrist confirmingthat the student sought and received, or will continue receiving, treatment that enables thestudent to return to the College without further risk to his or her safety or welfare. Theinformation should be directed to the Dean of Students. The Dean of Students will review thisinformation with appropriate staff, including the Director of the Student Success Center,Director of Academic Advising and the Vice President of Enrollment Management & StudentAffairs. Conditions of re-enrollment will be determined on a case by case basis. The student willneed to fulfill the conditions in order to re-enroll at the College.48

RESIDENCE LIFELake Erie College is committed to maintaining an on campus living environment that isconducive to learning and promotes the idea of individual and group well-being andenrichment. The College supports the idea of encouraging students to assume personalresponsibility for actions, yet also realizes its obligation to provide guidelines to protect therights of other members of the community. This is particularly critical where living space isshared with others, whether a roommate or other building residents. Therefore, the Lake ErieCollege residence hall policies have been designed to protect the health and welfare of themajority of students residing in campus housing.Currently, the residential area of Lake Erie’s campus consists of four traditional residence hallsand College leased apartments and townhouses that house over 500 students. The Collegeencourages students to obtain personal property insurance and will not be held liable for loss ordamage to personal property of the student while residing in campus operated facilities.Professional staff members, known as residence directors, oversee student leaders who areknown as resident assistants. These individuals are responsible for promoting and maintaining ahealthy and safe community for our students. They lend a helping hand, a listening ear, ashoulder for support, and an open door for student concerns. Staff members are trained tohandle roommate conflicts, crisis management, referrals, and a wide variety of areas wherestudents may need help. There is an “RA on Call” each night (8:00pm to 8:00am) and can bereached through the numbers posted within the residence halls and apartments. RA’s conductcommunity safety rounds each night to assist with maintenance reports and student concerns.There is also a Residence Director on Call nightly to support the RA and serve as a resource forhigher level concerns that may arise. Student questions can be reported to the Student LifeOffice at any time.On Campus LivingEach residence hall, apartment building and townhouse may further restrict the followingregulations through Community Living Agreements that are created at the beginning of eachsemester. Community living demands that each resident assume certain group and individualresponsibilities. Each resident student is expected to:• attend and participate in hall meetings;• support hall activities and programs;• care for his/her own room and personal property as well as for the property of the Collegeand others;• Adhere to the Student Code of Conduct.Apartment LivingStudents residing in the College leased apartments and townhomes (Founders Court, PaigePlace and Lydia Sessions) are subject to a unique living environment designed to prepare them49

for their “life after college” while providing them the safety and security of campus resources.There are more responsibilities with apartment living such as taking out your own garbage,cleaning your own apartment, and buying your own toilet paper and cleaning supplies. Thereare also advantages including greater independence, low student-to-bathroom ratio, fullkitchens, and air-conditioning.Students residing in these areas are expected to adhere to the Student Code of Conduct and allresidential policies as outlined. Apartment and townhomes are maintained by the propertyowners; however, maintenance requests and concerns should be brought to the attention ofthe Residence Life staff within the building and/or the Director of Residence Life. Maintenancerequests should be submitted: housingmaintenance@lec.edu or after hours and emergenciesreported to the RA on Call or LEC Security.Abandoned ItemsResidents are responsible for their own personal property at all times. When residents have notvacated assigned space as scheduled (room changes as well at the end of a academic period)and have not removed personal property, residence life staff will make a reasonable attempt tocontact the residents. Forty-eight (48) hours after this attempt to contact, the personal propertywill be removed at the resident's expense. Residents will be billed a minimum labor charge of$50 plus $20/hour per employee involved in the removal and/or storage of abandoned personalproperty. Personal property removed by residence life staff/maintenance personnel will bedisposed of. Lake Erie College is not liable for damage to or loss of property that might occurduring the course of removal or disposal. Residents will be billed for all costs incurred inremoving personal property and restoration of the room to a useable space.Absence from Campus LivingA student who will be absent from his/her room for an extended period of time should notifytheir residence director and/or resident assistant of their pending absence and leave atelephone number where they can be reached in the event of an emergency. Staff members willassist in notifying instructors of extended absences.AppliancesElectrical appliances are permitted only in the kitchen area of the residence halls. Residencedirectors will be responsible for supervising the proper use of electrical equipment during theyear. Limited cooking may be done in the kitchen area. When the student is finished, it isexpected that the kitchen will be left clean and in order. Abuse of kitchen property may resultin the kitchen being closed or the forfeiture of cooking privileges by the student(s) responsible.Electrical appliances are provided in the College leased apartments and townhouses. Studentsare expected to use these items appropriately, abiding by all rules and regulations. Flammable50

material should be kept in clear distance from the stove (and other similar appliances) to reducerisk of fire. Fire extinguishers are located in the hallway and regularly inspected. Students areencouraged to purchase an appropriate residential fire extinguisher and keep it in anappropriate place in the event of a fire. It is the responsibility of the student(s) to report anyconcerns, suspected problems with appliances (housingmaintenance@lec.edu) as soon aspossible.Arrival, Departure and Scheduled BreakResidence Halls will be open for Lake Erie College student residency during regular fall andspring academic sessions in accordance with the official academic calendar. The Student LifeOffice establishes the official move-in date for each semester. All students must comply withthe published date.At the conclusion of the semester, students are required to leave within 24 hours of their lastfinal exam. Those students who have an exam on Thursday will be required to leave by 9:00a.m. on Friday. Final exam schedules will be verified. Seniors and those students who haveofficial roles in Commencement are required to notify the Director of Residence Life if they needto stay on campus through Commencement.All students must arrange transportation to comply with this policy. Each student is required tovacate the residence hall between fall and spring semester and spring break. A charge of $25per evening is assessed for any student who must arrive early or depart late. The charge isautomatically added to the student’s account. Students are required to surrender their keysprior to leaving for break; students will be charged for not doing so.Balcony PolicyLydia Sessions apartment community offers residents a unique amenity. Due to concernsregarding resident health and safety, balconies at Lydia Sessions apartments should be keptfree of all College furniture. Balcony railings should be free of decorations such as lights andbanners. Personal laundry should not be left out on balconies. Patio furniture only may bepermitted by request to the Student Life Office. Residents may not use chalk, spray paint or anyother media to put graffiti or decorations on the walls, floor or railings of the balcony area.It is expected that residents utilizing the balconies will conduct themselves as responsible LECcommunity members. The following guidelines must be adhered to:• Balconies are extensions of the residents’ rooms therefore; all policies in the StudentHandbook regarding student behavior and guests behavior are in effect and are to beobserved.• In accordance with the No Smoking Policy, smoking is not permitted on balconies51

• Consumption of alcoholic beverages on the balconies – whether or not the student is oflegal age- is prohibited.• No items may be thrown from balconies at any time (trash, snowballs, etc.)• Grilling is not permitted on balconies• No more than two (2) persons can be on the balcony at any given timeContractEach student residing on campus and/or campus leased apartment facilities are required to signand submit a formal contract which can be obtained through the Student Life Office. Studentsalso receive the contract when they sign-up for housing during the Room Selection/Lotteryprocess held in April. The Residence Hall Contract is for one academic year, Fall and Spring.Cancellation dates follow the College refund policy schedule as posted on-line and can becancelled if a student informs the Student Life Office within the timeframe as outlined in therefund schedule. Students are expected to uphold the contract as written. Copies of thecontract are available in the Student Life Office.Courtesy HoursCourtesy hours will be in effect 24 hours per day/seven days per week. A request by anotherstudent to reduce the noise level at any time will be given immediate and willing compliance.CorridorsIn compliance with fire safety standards, all corridors must be kept clear and free of obstructionat all times. No shoes, boots, rugs, furniture, clothes, etc. may be kept in residence hall hallwaysat any time.Damage and Repair FeesCollege maintenance personnel inspect all damage that occurs to or within a residence hall.Maintenance personnel will inspect all damage that occurs to or within College operatedapartment facilities. The Director of Residence Life is provided information about the total costof replacing or repairing damage. This cost of replacement or repair is assessed to students asfollows:• Damages to an individual residence hall room will be assessed to the student to whom it hasbeen assigned; roommates will split costs as appropriate.• Damages to the common areas on residence hall floors are assessed to all of the studentsresiding on that floor if the responsible individual(s) cannot be identified• Damages to main floor lounges, kitchens, rest rooms, and/or computer rooms will beassessed to all members of the residence hall if the responsible individual(s) cannot beidentified52

Residents that have a maintenance issue can report their problem through thehousingmaintenance@lec.edu website and their request will be filtered to the appropriatemaintenance personnel for their area (on-campus or apartments)Fire EvacuationsWhen a fire alarm sounds, students must proceed quietly to their assigned area. The PainesvilleFire Department has stipulated that rooms should be left in the following order:• Windows closed• Wall or ceiling light on• Door unlocked but closedIf students are going to their assigned area from a location other than their room, they shouldNOT return to their room. Students must go directly to their assigned area via the nearest exit.Staff members will direct students to holding areas. (Andrews/Fowler toward Fowler ParkingLot; Dickinson/Ritter toward Holden Center; Apartment Residents – Please review theinformation located on the back of your individual apartment entry door)Failure to evacuate any building during a fire drill "may result in a fine of not less than $10.00and not more than $300.00 or by imprisonment for not more than 30 days, or by both such fineand imprisonment." (Fire Prevention Code, City of Painesville.) The College, in cooperation withthe Painesville Fire Department, reserves the right to enter any College room for the purpose ofascertaining evacuation. At no time will any student interfere with the duties of fire departmentemployees.Fire Safety Regulations• Fire escapes and Emergency doors are to be used only in the case of an actual fire ordrill• Flammable fluids may not be kept in the residence hall except for rubbing alcohol(less than one quart)• The use of cooking appliances: hot plates/pots, toasters, toaster ovens, GeorgeForeman grills, coffee pots are prohibited in student rooms; these appliances maybe used in building kitchen areas only/apartment kitchen areas only. All appliancesshould be kept unplugged while not in use.• Extension cords and multiple outlet adapters are prohibited in all residence halls.Heavy duty, continuous action and grounded extension cords may be used and mustbe approved by Underwriters Laboratory (UL)• No objects of any kind should be hung from light fixtures• Netting, sheets, flags and other flammable materials should not be draped from theceiling• The burning of candles, incense or the use of an open flame is prohibited53

• Removing, dismantling or covering smoke detectors is prohibited. Replacementbatteries for battery operated alarms (College leased apartments) are available inthe Student Life Office• Do not tamper with fire prevention equipment. Do not place or hang items within24 inches of sprinkler systems.• Corridors and exit-ways must be kept clear and unobstructed at all times. Shoes,boots, boxes, rugs, furniture, bikes or other items may NOT be left in hallways.Students who violate fire regulations may be subject to fines and/or disciplinary action, and/orlegal action as deemed necessary by the Painesville Fire Department. In the event of an actualfire, the Painesville Fire Department must be notified by telephone at 911, as well as byautomatic alarm. Security should also be notified at 440/375.7575.To ensure the safety and security of all residents, hall, apartment and townhouse inspectionswill be conducted at least once per semester.Holiday DecorationsAll decorative materials inside the residence halls and apartment areas must be fireproof. Onlyartificial or fire resistant trees should be used. No more than one-tenth of any door area maybe covered with combustible materials. Holiday lights and other electrical wiring should not beplaced on metal surfaces. No lights or other decorations may be hung from the ceiling. Lightsmay not be nailed or stapled to surfaces.KeysIt is essential for the personal safety and the safekeeping of both College and personal propertythat each student assumes full responsibility for the correct use and possession of his/her keys.Students are encouraged to keep their room doors locked at all times. Lobby doors mustremain closed and locked at all times; propping doors is prohibited.Keys are issued by the Director of Residence Life (or designee) assigned to the specific location.Failure to return keys, lost or theft of any key results in a fine of $150.00 per key to the studentissued the key(s). Lost or theft of any key MUST be reported to the residence director within24-hours. Failure to do so may result in additional fines and disciplinary action. Spare room keysare available in the Student Life Office. Students may sign out a spare key for 48 hours.Keys are to be used only by the individuals to whom they are issued and are not to beduplicated. Violations will result in disciplinary action.Overnight Guests• Overnight guests are permitted on Friday and Saturday nights only if they have been54

egistered in the Student Life Office in addition to completion of an Overnight Guest formwith their roommate (s) signature.• Overnight guests must register with the director of community living by 12 p.m. on Friday ofthe intended visit.• Overnight guests not registered properly will be asked to leave immediately.• The vehicle of any overnight guest must be registered with Security immediately uponarrival. The application for the guest registration tag is obtained from the director ofcommunity living.• Students and guests must use appropriately designated rest rooms• Overnight guests must abide by all rules and regulations of LEC. The host student isresponsible for all policy violations of his or her guest (s) and will be subject to appropriatesanctions.PetsPets of any kind are not permitted in campus buildings except for registered service animals.This includes College leased apartment communities. A residential student may keep a fishaquarium (maximum size: 20 gallons), provided it is properly maintained; any other type of petis not allowed. Predator fish are not permitted. Residence life staff has the authority to inspectstudents' rooms without notice to verify unauthorized pets. If a pet (other than fish) is found ina student's room, the student will be subject to the following disciplinary action:1st violation: $40.00 fine and notification of 24-hour pet removal.2nd violation: $80.00 fine and immediate removal of pet by College staff to an appropriateanimal care facility.3rd violation: $160.00 fine, immediate removal of pet and disciplinary probation orsuspension.All fines will be billed directly to the student's account. Fines will also be imposed if properprocedures for cleaning fish tanks are not followed.PaintingPainting of ANY area in the residence hall, apartment building or townhouse including anindividual room is prohibited. Students who do not comply with this policy will be fined fordamages.Public/Community Living AreasPublic/community living areas are defined as any space that is not a specified room assigned toa specific student(s). Each student is expected to observe the rights of others when using theseareas and to maintain appropriate housekeeping habits in all common areas. All materialsposted on room doors and in view of other people are not permitted to be offensive in nature.55

Quiet HoursQuiet hours in all residence halls, apartment buildings and townhouses are from 10 p.m. until 10a.m. Sunday through Thursday. An atmosphere conducive to study will be provided to any andall students on class nights. Quiet hours will be from 1 a.m. until 12 p.m. on Fridays andSaturdays.Room Condition Reports/Damage AssessmentsPrior to students moving in, the residence director or resident assistant will conduct a visualinspection of the room, making note of all damages and discrepancies that exist in the room.Upon moving out or changing rooms, the residence director or resident assistant willaccompany the student in a visual inspection of the room. The student will be held financiallyresponsible for any further damages or discrepancies noted during this inspection. Fines fordamages, as determined by the College, will be assessed to the student's account.Room InspectionThe College reserves the right to conduct room inspections whenever deemed necessary by theadministration for preservation of the health and safety of persons and property. Except inemergencies and in the case of service, Health and Safety Inspections will be conducted twice ayear.In a case of perceived health, safety, or theft problems in the residence hall or College leasedapartments/townhouses, the College reserves the right to conduct unannounced roominspections. These inspections will be conducted by residence directors and/or the director ofresidence life.Room Lock-OutsThose students who are locked out of their room must seek the assistance of their residentassistants or residence directors. Doors will be unlocked only for the assigned occupants ofrooms, as soon as a staff person is available. Students who abuse the unlocking privilege byrequesting that their doors be unlocked more than three times per semester may be fined$10.00 per subsequent unlocking request. Anytime Security is called to unlock a student roomon campus or in a campus leased apartment, a $10.00 may be assessed to the student'saccount.Room RepairsResidents that have a maintenance issue can report their problem through thehousingmaintenance@lec.edu website and their request will be filtered to the appropriatemaintenance personnel for their area (on-campus or apartments)56

Room SelectionThe Director of Residence Life (or designee) will assign housing to all new residential students.Room assignments for returning students are determined by a lottery system. Only currentlyenrolled students who are eligible to return will be allowed to participate in the room selectionprocess at which time they may indicate a particular room selection. This selection or processdoes not guarantee the desired room or location; the College reserves the right to makechanges as needed without consent of the student (s). In the event that a roommate vacates forany reason, the College reserves the right to prorate billing for a single.Any student who requests a single room for medical reasons must submit a written requestfrom his/her doctor prior to room selection each year. Medical singles are subject to approvalby the director of residence life (or designee). Medical singles may be approved for one year ata time and will be billed according to the procedures outlined for a single room. There is limitedavailability of single rooms. The director of residence life (or designee) will make all roomassignments and changes, and reserves the right to make changes in room and hall assignmentswithout prior notice to the student (s).Based on availability, an appointed resident assistant may receive a single room asremuneration for the period of time that he/she holds this position. Room location assignmentsfor the resident assistants are made at the discretion of the Director of Residence Life.Requests for room changes or roommate are made to the Director of Residence Life and maynot occur until after the 2 nd week of classes each term. Room change requests will be granted ifspace allows and will require a fee of $35.Room SearchThe College reserves the right to enter and search a student's room when reasonable suspicionis present that a violation of regulations is being committed. All residence directors areautomatically granted permission to search a room. Other staff members, who observebehavior or activity that violates College regulations connected to a specific residence hall room,must obtain a permit to search from the director of community living. The request for thepermit to search must specify the reason for the search, items sought during the search, theroom(s) to be searched, the name(s) of the student(s) occupying the room(s) and the signatureof the officer of the College authorizing the search. A copy of the permit to search must begiven to the student(s) whose room is being searched with the student being present, ifpossible. Two staff members will conduct the search. Staff members in active pursuit of aviolation of College regulations may enter and search the premises to follow up on the allegedoffense without a permit to search.57

SmokingIn accordance with Chapter 3794 of the Ohio Revised Code: Smoking is prohibited in all campusowned buildings including residence halls, building entrances and College owned vehicles andwill be permitted only in specific, designated outside locations:College Hall-picnic table areaAustin Science- bench areaPath to College Hall- bench areaLibrary- bench areaResidence Halls- pavilion and rock area between the hallsStandard Regulations• Sports may not be played inside the residence halls. These activities include, but are notlimited to, basketball, roller-blading, Frisbee, running, softball, wrestling, etc.• Musical instruments are not to be played in the residence halls.• Airsoft guns are not permitted inside of student rooms, apartments or College owned orleased buildings.TelephonesThere is one telephone line into each student room in the residence halls. Room occupants areprovided with their specific telephone number at the beginning of the year. This line provideslocal access only. Each student must make his/her own arrangement for a long distanceprovider. Students must provide their own telephone that subscribes to or is compatible withthe current phone system.TelevisionEach residence hall lounge area is equipped with a television with cable service, a VCR and DVDplayer for the intended use of the residents of that building. Basic cable is provided perroom/apartment. Students should contact the cable company provider directly for upgrades.The name and telephone number of that provider is available in the Student Life Office.Visitors• Visitors are permitted in student rooms from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m., Sunday throughThursday and from 10 a.m. until 2 a.m. on Friday and Saturday nights with the permission ofthe roommate. No more than six people may be in a room at one time.• A visitor is defined as any individual who does not contract to live in campus housing at LakeErie College.• Students will be held responsible for informing the visitor(s) of College regulations and willbe held accountable for the actions of their visitors.• Visitors must be properly escorted at all times and may not remain alone in the hoststudent's room. Keys to student rooms will not be issued to guests.58

SECURITYSecurity of the Lake Erie College campus and all who live and work here is the responsibility ofevery member of the College community. A conscious effort must be made by each student,faculty, and staff member to ensure the safety and well-being of persons and property. Anyoneobserving a suspicious person or act should report the situation immediately to Security at 440-375.7575; or the Painesville Police Department at 911 for emergencies, or administrator, staffor faculty member.Security maintains a lost and found department, as well as providing an escort service to allmembers of the College community traveling between buildings or to the parking lots aftersunset. Escort service is obtained by calling Security at 440/375.7575.STUDENT EMPLOYMENTcareer@lec.eduLake Erie College offers a variety of part-time employment opportunities to students. Itrecognizes that student employment is a valuable form of financial assistance that oftenprovides significant contribution to overall college expenses. In addition to financial assistance,working at Lake Erie College has other advantages, which include gaining valuable workexperience; the convenience of working on campus to accommodate one’s class schedule; andthe opportunity to become an integral part of the College community.Two student employment programs are available at Lake Erie College: College Work-Study(CWS) a federally funded program for students who have demonstrated financial need andGeneral Student Employment (GSE), an institutional financial assistance that is funded by LakeErie College. The office of financial aid recommends either CWS or GSE and workscollaboratively with the student and the Career Services and Internships Office. The studentemployment process is coordinated through the Career Services and Internships Office, which islocated in College Hall. Details of the student employment process are indicated in the StudentEmployment Handbook.STUDENT LIFEThe co-curricular aspects of college life are an integral part of a liberal arts education. Theexperiences that occur outside of the formal classroom setting provide valuable opportunitiesfor social, emotional and intellectual growth. Lake Erie College offers a broad range of activitiesdesigned to appeal to a variety of academic and personal interests. These resources areavailable to all Lake Erie College students. All Lake Erie College students are encouraged toparticipate in campus clubs and organizations as a means of enriching their college experience.There are a variety of clubs for individual and group enjoyment. If a club is not currentlyestablished, consistent with opportunities available here at Lake Erie College's small community,students are encouraged to organize new clubs or organizations of interest to them and otherstudents.59

Students needing assistance for any variety of problems should feel free to seek help from anymember of the Student Life staff. Communications between personnel and the student willremain confidential. Further information about local referral agencies for medical or personalconcerns can be obtained in the Student Life Office, Holden Center 120.ActivitiesStudents are encouraged to attend and assist in the planning of campus activities. The StudentActivities Council (SAC) is a student run organization that plans activities on and off campus.SAC membership is open to all Lake Erie College Students. It is a great way to meet otherstudents and plan activities that are interesting and fun. SAC provides entertainment throughgame shows; casino night; free movie tickets; karaoke; coffee houses; bands; video gamingtournaments and various other events.Clubs and OrganizationsEach year, any student group, club or organization that wishes to be officially recognized as aLake Erie College student club or organization must file an application for recognition with theStudent Government Association. Only those student organizations that have been approved forthe current academic year by the Student Life Office and the Student Government Associationwill be considered officially recognized during the academic year and eligible for funding.Identification CardsI.D. cards are obtained from the Student Life Office. I.D. cards are intended to last for theduration of the student’s enrollment. The first card is issued at no charge. All replacement cardsare $5.00 each and can be paid by cash only. Students are required to use their I.D. card at allmeals including utilizing Storm Dollars at the Storm Café.Student Government AssociationThe Student Government Association provides all students at Lake Erie College withrepresentation and influence regarding a variety of policies, actions and activities. Students areelected by their peers annually to serve in various capacities.STUDENT SUCCESS CENTERThe Student Success Center is available to assist students in being successful in all areas ofcollege life. The following are some of the services available to students at Lake Erie College:Services available to all Lake Erie College Students:• Social and Academic Counseling and Behavioral Interventions• Success support, academic monitoring, and support of students on academic probation• Collaboration with and referral to community agencies including alcohol/drug, mentalhealth, and rehabilitation services60

• Stress management and suicide awareness training• Weekly walk-in medical clinic• Bi-weekly Chiropractic Clinic• Monthly blood pressure, sugar, and cholesterol screenings• Referrals to medical and family planning clinics• Depression, anxiety, ADHD screenings and appropriate referrals• Critical incident responseServices available to students with documented disability issues:• Development, implementation and monitoring of accommodation plans• Professional and peer tutoring in all subject areas• Writing lab staffed by professional educators to assist with writing projects in anysubject area• Math and Science lab staffed by a professional educator• Books on CD• Extended time for examinations• Examinations administered in a distraction reduced setting – NOTE: An appointmentmust be made to take an examination in the Student Success Center.• Scribes and Note-takers• Readers for examinations as needed• Personal, academic and social coaching• Pre/post admission counselingTRANSPORTATIONLaketranLaketran is the local bus service that provides transportation within Lake County and withconnections outside of the local area. A Laketran stop is in front of the campus on Route 20,Mentor Avenue. Students needing more information about Laketran services are advised to callLaketran offices at 440.428.2460. Students can ride at no charge by showing their College ID.61

Lake Erie College2010-2011 Student-Athlete HandbookTable of ContentsIntroduction ................................................................................................ 63Athletic Mission Statement and Philosophy....................................................... 63Staff Directory ............................................................................................. 64Eligibility..................................................................................................... 66Eligibility for Practice and Competition ................................................... 66Designation of Degree......................................................................... 66Credit Rules....................................................................................... 66Walk-On Procedure............................................................................. 68Hardship Waivers ............................................................................... 68Financial Aid ................................................................................................ 70Financial Aid Contact Information ......................................................... 70Athletic Scholarships........................................................................... 70Renewal............................................................................................ 70Reduction/Cancellation of Athletic Award ............................................... 71Federal and State Aid.......................................................................... 72Non-Institutional Financial Aid .............................................................. 72Student-Athlete Employment ............................................................... 72Compliance ................................................................................................. 73Playing and Practice Regulations........................................................... 73Awards ............................................................................................. 74Benefits ............................................................................................ 74Equipment and Apparel ....................................................................... 76Procedure and Policy..................................................................................... 76NCAA Drug Testing and Banned Substance List....................................... 76Gambling Policy ................................................................................. 80Alcohol and Tobacco Policy .................................................................. 81Representing the Institution................................................................. 82Sports Medicine and Athletic Training .............................................................. 82Pre-Participation................................................................................. 82Insurance.......................................................................................... 83Illness/Injury Care.............................................................................. 84Medications ....................................................................................... 86Training Room Rules and Hours ............................................................ 88Sports Information ....................................................................................... 88Faculty Athletics Representative (FAR) ............................................................ 89Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC).................................................... 90Athletic Facility Usage ................................................................................... 9062

IntroductionOn behalf of the coaches and staff of the Storm Athletics Department, I would like towelcome you to Lake Erie College. As a student-athlete you have the chance to “GetIn and Stand Out” as a member of the Storm program. Not only will you get theopportunity to experience competition and teamwork at a NCAA Division II level, butyou also get to earn a degree at a College that is ranked a “Best BaccalaureateCollege” in the Midwest by U.S. News & World Report. Our entire athletics’ staff isdedicated to help you achieve your goals here at Lake Erie College.This Student-Athlete Handbook is to serve as a reference for all your questions andconcerns regarding your rights and responsibilities as a student-athlete at Lake ErieCollege. It outlines many of the resources available to assist you in making youracademic and athletic career a success. It also explains what is expected of you inorder to maintain your eligibility and status as a student-athlete for the Storm. Ourcoaches and staff will also be glad to assist you in any questions you may haveconcerning any of the material covered throughout this book.We look forward to sharing the success of Lake Erie College Athletics with you andgood luck throughout this academic year. Go Storm!Griz Zimmermann, Director of AthleticsAthletic Mission Statement and PhilosophyTo enhance the student experience in a competitive environment which encouragesthe values of teamwork, integrity, and fair play while helping prepare participants tobecome productive citizens and loyal alumni.63

64Athletic Department Fax 440.357.7474All phone numbers begin 440.375.Athletic Department Staff DirectoryAdministration Title Email PhoneGriz Zimmermann Director of Athletics griz@lec.edu 7480Lauren Ferullo Assistant Director of AthleticsDirector of Compliance & Academic ServicesSenior Women’s Administrator lferullo@lec.edu 7472Jason Tirotta Sports Info. & Marketing Coord. jtirotta@lec.edu 7475Barb Moore, ATC Head Athletics Trainer bmoore@lec.edu 7481Nicole Jewell, ATC Assistant Athletics Trainer nprorok@lec.edu 7481Molly Sersig, ATC Assistant Athletics Trainer msersig@lec.edu 7481Lisa Liotta Athletics Facilities Coordinator lliotta@lec.edu 7468Patti Zappitelli Athletics Administrative Assistant pzappitelli@lec.edu 7469Coaching Staff Title Email PhoneBaseballBrian McGee Head Coach bmcgee@lec.edu 7470John Quartieri Assistant CoachKyle Sheppard Assistant Coach ksheppard@lec.eduBasketball (Men's)Cliff Hunt Head Coach chunt@lec.edu 7477Kyle Conley Assistant Coach kconley@lec.edu 7488Rob Williams Assistant Coach rwilliams@lec.edu 7467Mark Skopal Graduate Assistant mskopal@lec.eduBasketball (Women's)Bob Booher Head Coach bbooher@lec.edu 7476Roy Infalvi Assistant Coach rinfalvi@lec.edu 7487Darren Jones Assistant Coach/Junior Varsity djones@lec.eduTBDGraduate AssistantCross Country (Men's and Women’s)Bryan Harmon Head Coach bharmon@lec.edu 7479FootballMark McNellie Head Coach mmcnellie@lec.edu 7388Gerry Hazzard Assistant Coach/Offensive Coord. ghazzard@lec.edu 7391Ian Formaz Assistant Coach/Offensive Line iformaz@lec.edu 7390Mike Krahe Assistant Coach/Def. Coord. mkrahe@lec.edu 7393Jules Montinar Assistant Coach/Def. Backs jmontinar@lec.edu 7382Sean Allgood Assistant Coach/Wide Receivers

John KinchAssistant Coach/Outside LinebackersBud McNellie Assistant Coach/Tight EndsBrett Weidig Assistant Coach/QuarterbacksFrank Feola Assistant Coach/LinebackersBob Francis Assistant Coach/Defensive LineJames Boyeas Graduate Assistant jboyeas@lec.edu 7383Golf (Men's and Women’s)Milt Johnson Head Coach miltonjohnson@lec.edu 7492Lacrosse (Men's)Greg Stocks Head Coach gstocks@lec.edu 7478TBDGraduate AssistantLacrosse (Women's)Laura Maness Head Coach lmaness@lec.edu 7482Carli Delaney Graduate Assistant cdelaney@lec.eduSoccer (Men's)Jim Buchan Head Coach jbuchan@lec.edu 7387David Carmichael Graduate Assistant dcarmichael@lec.eduSoccer (Women's)Jim Buchan Head Coach jbuchan@lec.edu 7387Dale Sheptak Assistant Coach dsheptak@lec.eduChristina Pauley Graduate Assistant kpauley@lec.edu 7386SoftballGary VanCauwenberge Head Coach garyv@lec.edu 7471Jim Baldwin Assistant Coach jbaldwin@lec.eduLisa Liotta Assistant Coach lliotta@lec.edu 7468Ed VargoAssistant CoachTennis (Men's and Women’s)Joe Morgan Head Coach jmorgan@lec.edu 7494Track & Field Indoor/Outdoor (Men's and Women’s)Bryan Harmon Head Coach bharmon@lec.edu 7479Markham Hyde Graduate Assistant mhyde@lec.edu 7473Eric Kramer Graduate Assistant ekramer@lec.edu 7473Renee Paprocki Graduate Assistant rpaprocki@lec.edu 7473VolleyballGary VanCauwenberge Head Coach garyv@lec.edu 7471Ben GorrisAssistant Coach65

66EligibilityThe following is a review of the eligibility requirements set-forth by the NationalCollegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). If you have any further questions regardingeligibility please contact Lauren Ferullo, the Director of Compliance.Eligibility for Practice and CompetitionIn order to practice or compete, student-athletes are required to be enrolled in 12semester hours. When a student-athlete drops below 12 semester hours at anytime, he/she is no longer eligible for practice or competition.The student-athlete must also meet the MINIMUM cumulative GPA standard of 2.00required by Lake Erie College. GPAs are certified three times a year, once at the endof the fall semester, once at the end of the spring semester, and once prior to thebeginning of fall semester. It is calculated based on the same method used by theinstitution for all students and includes all coursework normally counted by theinstitution in calculating the GPA. If a student drops below a 2.00 cumulative GPA,that student will be placed on academic probation. The student will not be allowedto participate in extracurricular activities including athletics for that given semester.Designation of DegreeDuring the first two years of enrollment, a student-athlete can use credits acceptabletoward ANY degree program. After a student-athlete’s fourth semester of full-timeenrollment, he/she must have declared a specific degree program (major) prior tothe beginning of the next semester.It is the student-athlete’s responsibility to declare a specific major no later than thecompletion of the fourth semester of full time enrollment. A Change of Major and/orAdvisor form must be filed with the Registrar’s Office. After the major is declared, atleast 12/24 semester hours completed per semester during the 5 th and 6 th semestersof full-time enrollment MUST count toward that student-athlete’s degree program fordetermining eligibility for semesters 7 and 8. The Registrar’s Office must approveand document all change of degree program decisions.Credit RulesSix Hour RuleAll student-athletes, including transfers, are required to earn a minimum of 6 credithours in the previous full-time term of attendance to be eligible for competition inthe next semester.This rule does not apply to graduate students and students seeking a secondbachelor’s degree. If a student is in the final year of his/her degree program, the sixhours may be acceptable toward any of the institution’s degree programs as long asthe student is carrying the necessary hours to complete the degree at the end of thenext two semesters.

24-Hour RuleOnce a year, an athlete will be certified as either passing 24 semester hours in thelast 2 semesters, or an average of 12 per term of attendance in college. After thefourth semester these credits must count toward the student-athlete’s designateddegree program. Student-athletes not meeting this requirement can possibly regaineligibility by attending summer school.75-25 RuleAt least 75 percent, or 18 credit hours, earned for eligibility certification MUST beearned within the regular academic year (Fall-Spring semesters). Therefore, amaximum of 6 semester hours (25 percent) can be taken in the summer and beapplied for eligibility purposes. However there is a “banking” of the 25% can beutilized for student-athlete that have not previously utilized summer hours.Summer Session ProceduresStudent-athletes may NOT use more than 6 semester hours of summer sessioncourse work towards the annual requirement of 24 semester hours needed to beeligible for intercollegiate competition from one year to the next. Student-athletesmay utilize credits beyond the 6 for eligibility if the student-athlete needs theadditional credits to fulfill the degree or grade point average requirements.Grades achieved for transient courses (course taken at another institution) CANNOTbe utilized for improving the student-athletes grade point average. Credits achievedat other institutions may be used at the certifying institution. In addition, for summercourses taken at another institution, only courses with a grade of C or better may betransferred back to Lake Erie College. Credits become official when the Registrar’sOffice receives the official transcript from the other institution.Summer school funding is not automatically provided. If the institution agrees toprovide funding for summer school, the Athletic Department can only providefinancial aid for summer school at a level that is directly proportional to the studentathlete’said during the regular academic year (e.g., if the SA is on a 50%scholarship, the SA can be funded up to 50% of summer school expenses). Theinstitution does not pay for room and board for summer school. If the institutionagrees to provide summer school funding, the student-athlete is required to sign aSummer School Attendance Agreement which states that if the student-athletewithdraws from a course or receives a failing grade, he/she must reimburse theAthletic Department for the cost of the course.To apply for summer school courses that will count towards a student-athlete’seligibility the preceding steps must be taken:1. The student-athlete must complete a Transient Student Form with theAssociate Registrar if the course is to be taken at another institution.2. The student-athlete must submit a Summer School Request Form to theDirector of Compliance no later than April 30.67

3. The Director of Compliance, in consultation with the FAR and Registrar,determines whether the courses included on the request will satisfycontinuing eligibility requirements.4. When the FAR approves or denies the summer school request, the Director ofCompliance notifies the student-athlete regarding the approval/denial.Walk-On Clearance ProceduresIt is the walk-on student-athlete’s responsibility to complete the Walk-On Form andget all of the required signatures on the form, in the order listed. The form must becompleted prior to any participation in any practice activities. Questions regardingthis procedure should be referred to the Director for Compliance.Hardship WaiverA student-athlete may be granted an additional year of competition by theconference or the Committee on Student-Athlete Reinstatement for reasons of“hardship.” Hardship is defined as an incapacity resulting from an injury or illnessthat has occurred under all of the following conditions:• The incapacitating injury or illness occurs in one of the four seasons ofintercollegiate competition at any two year or four-year collegiate institution• The injury or illness results in an incapacity to compete for the remainder ofthat playing season; and• The injury or illness occurs when the student-athlete has not participated inmore than two contests or dates of competition (whichever is applicable tothat sport) or 20 percent (whichever number is greater) of the institution’sscheduled or completed contests or dates of competition in his or her sport.Only scheduled or completed competition (excluding scrimmages andexhibition contests per Bylaw 17 in the applicable sport) against outsideparticipants during the playing season that concludes with the NCAAchampionship, or, if so designated, during the official NCAA championshipplaying season in that sport (e.g., spring baseball, fall soccer), shall becountable under this limitation in calculating both the number of contests ordates of competition in which the student-athlete has participated and thenumber of scheduled or completed contests or dates of competition duringthat season in the sport.Criteria for a Hardship WaiverIn order to qualify for a hardship waiver, the following criteria must be met:• Nature of Injury/Illness - It is not necessary for the incapacitating injury orillness to be the direct result of the student’s participation in the institution’sorganized practice or game competition. The student-athlete may qualify forthe hardship waiver as a result of any incapacitating injury or illness occurringafter the individual becomes a student-athlete by reporting on call for regularsquad practice or after attending the first day of classes as a full-time studentat a member institution.68

• Medical Documentation - Contemporaneous medical documentation shall besubmitted with any hardship-waiver request. For circumstances involvingpsychological or mental illnesses, the required contemporaneous or otherappropriate medical documentation may be provided by an individual who isqualified and licensed to diagnose and treat the particular illness (e.g.,psychologist).Percent CalculationIn determining the student-athlete’s participation, 20 percent of the institutionsscheduled or completed contests are calculated based on the following computations:• Denominator - The denominator in the institution’s percent calculation shallbe based on the institution’s number of scheduled or completed varsitycontests or dates of competition as computed for playing and practice seasonpurposes in Bylaw 17 for the applicable sport.• Fraction - Any computation of the percent limitation that results in a fractionalportion of a contest or date of competition shall be rounded to the next wholenumber (e.g., 20 percent of a 27-game basketball schedule—5.4 games—shall be considered six games).Countable Dates of Competition• Conference Championships - A conference championship shall be counted asone contest or date of competition in determining the institution’s scheduledor completed contests or dates of competition in that sport, regardless of thenumber of days or games involved in the championship. However, forpurposes of this regulation, the calculation of scheduled contests or dates ofcompetition in a particular season does not include postseason competitionconducted after the completion of the institution’s regular-season scheduleand conference tournament.• NCAA Regional Cross Country Meet - The NCAA regional cross country meetmay be counted as one date of competition in determining the institution’sscheduled or completed dates of competition, provided no qualifyingstandards exist for participation in the meet.• Foreign-Tour Competition - A student-athlete who qualifies for a hardship forthe previous academic year would not use a season of competition if thestudent-athlete represents the institution on a certified foreign tour during thesummer-vacation period at the conclusion of that academic year.69

Financial Aid70Financial Aid Contact InformationCollege Hall Room 107391 W. Washington StreetPainesville, OH 44077440.375.7100 (phone)440.375.7103 (fax)finaid@lec.eduFederal School Code: 003066HoursMonday -Friday8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.Staff Title Email PhonePatricia Pangonis Director of Financial Aid tpangonis@lec.edu 7102Ruth Ann Ford Assistant Director of Financial Aid rford@lec.edu 7104Barbara Zavasky Office Coordinator bzavasky@lec.edu 7101Matt Dalheim Financial Aid Counselor mdalheim@lec.edu 7100Athletic ScholarshipsAthletic scholarships are regulated by institutional, federal, and NCAA policies. Allstudent-athletes are eligible to receive athletically-related scholarships based onrecommendation of the coach and approval from the Athletic Director, Director ofCompliance, and Director of Financial Aid. A student-athlete cannot receive aid overa full grant-in-aid, which includes tuition, fees, room, board, and books. Also,student-athletes who are on athletic scholarship must live in campus housing.All athletic scholarships are subject to the student-athlete maintaining therequirements for athletics, admissions, financial aid, and academics. Violation of theterms and conditions could result in cancellation of the aid.Renewal Grant-In-Aid to Returning StudentsAll returning students must be sent a letter from the Director of Financial Aidregarding their Grant-in-Aid for the subsequent year on or before July 1 st . This letterwill inform each returning student-athlete if their aid will be renewed at the samerate/cancelled/increased or decreased. Every student athlete whose aid has beenreduced or cancelled has the opportunity, under NCAA rules, to appeal to thisdecision to the college’s Appeals Committee .The student-athlete must sign all copies of the Grant-in-Aid Agreement and returntwo copies to the Office of Financial Aid. A faxed copy of the signature page ofGrant-in-Aid Agreement, followed by a mailed original, is acceptable if faxed by thedate indicated. Once the student athlete is registered for courses, the Director of

Financial Aid will post the scholarship award to the prospective student-athlete’saccount at a point in time consistent with all financial aid awards.Reduction/Cancellation of Athletic AwardIt is Lake Erie’s policy that institutional aid, based in any degree on athletic ability,may not be reduced or cancelled unless one of the following applies; the recipient:• Renders him or herself ineligible for intercollegiate competition• Fraudulently misrepresents any information on an application, letter ofintent or financial agreement• Engages in serious misconduct warranting substantial disciplinary penalty• Voluntarily withdraws from a sport at any time for personal reasons• Violates any other conditions in the Grant-in-Aid Agreement (e.g. teamrules)Any such reduction or cancellation of aid will be approved only if such action is takenfor proper cause and written documentation is submitted to the Director ofCompliance and the Director of Athletics.Reduction/Cancellation and Appeals Process1. Within 14 consecutive calendar days of written notification by the Director ofAthletics, the Director of Financial Aid shall send written notification to thestudent-athlete of the decision to reduce/cancel their athletic aid. Thenotification will inform the student of the appeal process. If the studentathletechooses to appeal the decision he/she must provide a writtenstatement requesting an appeal. The student-athlete shall have 14consecutive calendar days upon the date of issuance of this letter to respondby certified mail or hand-delivered to the Director of Financial Aid. Thestudent-athlete can request an open hearing whereby the student and partiesinvolved meet with the Appeals Committee to present their case regarding thedecision. Otherwise, the appeal will be a closed hearing to review submitteddocumentation and statements by the student-athlete and the coach involvedby the Appeals Committee who will render their decision based upondocumentation supplied.2. The student-athlete who appeals the decision to reduce or cancel theirathletic aid will have 10 consecutive days from the date of the notificationletter to provide supporting documentation for the review by the AppealsCommittee including but not limited to, his/her written statement and anyother documentation to support his/her appeal.3. A late notification, or failure to submit a written request for a hearing, shall beinterpreted as a refusal of the opportunity for a hearing. As a result, theinitial determination to cancel or reduce the athletic grant-in-aid shall bemade final and binding.71

4. Upon receiving a written request for an appeal, the Appeals Committee shallconduct the review within 30 consecutive calendar days. At this time, theDepartment of Athletics and Head Coach of the said student-athlete will benotified by the Director of Financial Aid of the review and to requestsupporting documentation regarding the decision to cancel/reduce the athleticaid. This could include a written statement by the coach and any otherdocumentation to support the claim.5. The Appeals Committee can request an open hearing to clarify and augmentany information and documentation provided to render their decision.Federal and State AidFASFAIn order to qualify for federal or state aid, you must file a FASFA form (FreeApplication for Student Aid). The Federal School Code for Lake Erie College is003066. A FASFA form can be obtained by picking up a form in the financialdepartment or applying online at www.fasfa.ed.gov. The deadline for completionis March 1st.Listed below is a brief listing of several options for additional financial assistance:Pell GrantFederal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG)Federal Perkins LoanFederal Parent Loan (PLUS)Federal Work StudyFederal Perkins LoanEducational Opportunity Program Grant (EOP)Federal Stafford LoanNon-Institutional Outside Financial AidAll student-athletes must report any outside financial aid to the Director ofCompliance and Director of Financial Aid. The Director of Financial Aid will report anyoutside aid awarded to the Director of Compliance who will then notify the coach ofthe aid.Student-Athlete EmploymentProcedures During the Academic YearThe student-athlete must complete a Student-Athlete Employment Agreement. Thestudent-athlete must affirm his/her understanding of the terms outlined in theStudent-Athlete Employment Agreement and his/her intent to adhere to itsprovisions. After it is reviewed by the Director of Compliance, the student-athlete willreceive a signed copy of the agreement. Employment will periodically be monitoredby the Director of Compliance.72

Procedures During Summer BreakPrior to summer break, all student-athletes will be asked to fill out a Student-AthleteEnd-of-Year Information Form indicating where he or she will be living over thesummer, whether or not the student-athlete intends to work over the summer, andwhether or not he/she has already obtained a job. If the student-athlete hasalready obtained a job, the student-athlete will be asked to complete employmentinformation on the information form. At the first-of-the-year squad meetings,student-athletes will be asked to complete a section within the student packetsentitled Student-Athlete Employment Form for the summer. This form will becompared to the Student-Athlete End-of-Year Information Form.CompliancePlaying and Practice RegulationsPlaying and practice hours are strictly regulated by the NCAA. Each student-athleteis only allowed a certain number of “countable athletically related activities”. Therules and guidelines for these activities are listed below. Activities which are “noncountableathletically related activities” do not count against practice and playinglimitations. These activities are also listed below.Countable Athletically Related Activities: The following activities are consideredcountable athletically related activities for the purpose of practice hour limitations.• Practice (no more than four hours per day)• Athletic meetings with a coach that are initiated or required by the coach• Competition (counts as 3 hours regardless of actual length)• Field, floor, or on-court activities• Setting up offensive and defensive alignments• On-court or on-field activities called by any member of the team and confinedto members of the team• Required weight training and conditioning activities• Required participation in camps/clinics• Visiting the competition site in golf or cross country• Participation outside the regular season in individual skill-related instructionalactivities with a member of the coaching staff• Discussion or review of film• Participation in a physical activity class for student-athletes only and taughtby athletics staff• Participation in clinics in which student-athletes and coaches are both presentNon-countable Athletically Related Activities: The following activities are notconsidered countable athletically related activities for the purpose of practice hourlimitations.• Compliance meetings• Meetings with a coach that are initiated by the student-athlete• Drug/alcohol educational meetings or CHAMPS/Life Skills meetings73

• Study hall, tutoring, or academic meetings• Student-athlete advisory committee (SAAC) meetings• Voluntary weight training not conducted by a coach• Voluntary sport-related activities, no attendance taken, no coach present• Traveling to/from the site of competition• Training room activities• Recruiting activities (e.g., student host)• Training table meals• Attending banquets• Fund-raising activities or public relations/promotional activities or communityservice projectAwardsStudent-Athlete AwardsThe Athletics Department selects deserving student-athletes to receive athleticsawards as recognition of athletic participation, academic performance, andoutstanding achievement.Each sport has annual team awards that are based on criteria set by the individualsport. These awards as well as letter awards are presented at the discretion of theAthletics Department.Letter AwardsThe following awards are based on a student-athlete lettering each year duringher/his four years of eligibility.• First-Year Letter--Recipients are awarded a bag• Second-Year Letter--Recipients will be awarded fleece jacket• Third-Year Letter--Recipients will be awarded briefcase• Fourth-Year Letter--Recipients will be awarded blanketA participant who lettered in more than one sport in the same year will only receiveone sport’s award for that year. For example, a student-athlete lettering for the firsttime in football and the second time in track will have already received a first-yearaward for track. For his second year he will receive the second year award only.Championship RingsRings may be awarded to team members or individual student-athletes for thefollowing achievements:• Conference team championship• NCAA championship• Individual NCAA championship74

BenefitsOccasional Home MealThere is a limit of one occasional meal per student-athlete per month during theacademic year and a limit of two occasional meals per student-athlete during thesummer. This includes occasional home meals with boosters.Apparel or Equipment that Includes Institutional IdentificationA student-athlete may use institutional equipment during outside competition onlywhen representing the institution. Refer to the Equipment/Apparel section of thismanual for specific procedures. A student-athlete may purchase institutional apparel(or uniform) for use during outside competition provided the apparel (or uniform) isno longer used by the institution.Retention of EquipmentA student-athlete may retain institutional athletics apparel items (not equipment) asan “award” subsequent to the student-athlete exhausting his/her eligibility (e.g.game jersey). A student-athlete is allowed to use institutional equipment duringvacation periods as long as this is consistent with institutional policy.General Benefit LimitationsA student-athlete may receive benefits provided to students generally and it is notconsidered an “extra benefit.” A student-athlete may not receive “extra benefits”that result in a special arrangement by the institutional employee or representativeof the institution’s athletics interest.An extra benefit is any special arrangement by an institutional employee, booster oranyone that the student-athlete is not legally dependent upon, that provides thestudent-athlete, or the student-athlete’s relative or friend, a benefit not authorizedby the NCAA. Receipt by a student-athlete of an award, benefit or expenseallowance not authorized by the NCAA legislation renders the student-athleteineligible.A student-athlete may not receive “discounts,” free or reduced-cost services, use ofcredit cards, or the following from an institutional employees or representatives ofathletics interest:• loan• guarantee bond• use of an automobile• transportation• signing or cosigning a noteStudent-athletes are permitted to receive expenses, from the institution, that aredirectly related to travel and competition while representing the institution, as wellas the expenses included in the scholarship agreement. Receipt of any monetary ortangible benefit or award from persons outside of the Athletics Department is notpermitted.75

76Equipment and ApparelEquipment and apparel are the property of the institution and must be returned toinventory at the conclusion of each academic year or conclusion of the playingseason. Rules governing the issuing and use of apparel are as follows:1. Student-athletes must be on the squad list in order to be issued equipmentand/or apparel.2. On the initial issuance the student-athlete and coach sign an inventory formindicating receipt of the equipment and apparel.3. If a student-athlete wishes to receive new equipment/apparel, it will be doneon an exchange basis. All transactions are recorded on the student-athlete’sinventory form and signed by the student-athlete and the coach.4. If equipment and/or apparel are lost, stolen, damaged, or not returned at theend of the academic year/conclusion of playing season, the student-athleteshall be held financially responsible and will be charged.5. A student-athlete may retain athletics apparel, not equipment, at the end ofthe individual’s collegiate career, at the discretion of the Head Coach and withthe approval of the Director of Athletics.6. Shoes are considered equipment; however, a student-athlete is permitted toretain such items if they are no longer reusable, as determined by theequipment manager, at the end of the institution’s playing season.7. If a student-athlete quits or is dismissed from the team, he/she must returnall equipment and apparel to their coach or its cost will be charged to theirstudent account.Procedure and PolicyNCAA Drug TestingPrior to participation in intercollegiate competition each academic year, a studentathleteshall sign a statement which includes the student-athlete’s consent to bedrug tested by the NCAA, and gives the institution the right to check any prior drugtest. Failure to complete and sign the statement shall result in the student-athlete’sineligibility for participation in all intercollegiate competition. A student-athlete whois found to have used a substance on the list of banned drugs through an NCAA drugtest shall be declared ineligible for further participation in postseason and regularseason competition.A student-athlete who is in breach of the NCAA drug testing program protocol (e.g.,no-show, tampering with sample) shall be considered to have tested positive for theuse of any drug other than a “street” drug.

Duration of IneligibilityA student-athlete who tests positive (in accordance with the testing methodsauthorized by the Executive Committee) shall be charged with the loss of a minimumof one season of competition in all sports if the season of competition has not yetbegun for that student-athlete or a minimum of the equivalent of one full season ofcompetition in all sports if the student-athlete tests positive during this or her seasonof competition (i.e., the remainder of contests in the current season and contests inthe subsequent season up to the period of time in which the student-athlete wasdeclared ineligible during the previous year). The student-athlete shall remainineligible for all regular-season and postseason competition during the time periodending one calendar year (i.e., 365 days) after the student-athlete’s positive drugtest and until the student-athlete tests negative (in accordance with the testingmethods authorized by the Executive Committee) and the student-athlete’s eligibilityis restored by the Committee on Student-Athlete reinstatement.AppealsAn institution may appeal the duration of ineligibility to the Committee onCompetitive Safeguards and Medical Aspects of Sports (or a designatedsubcommittee). In all sports, the committee may reduce the legislated penalty towithholding the student-athlete from the next 50 percent of the season ofcompetition or provide complete relief from the legislated penalty. If the committeerequires the student-athlete to fulfill the legislated penalty or be withheld from thenext 50 percent of the season of competition in all sports, the student-athlete shallremain ineligible until the prescribed penalty is fulfilled, the student-athlete testsnegative and the student-athlete’s eligibility is restored by the Committee onStudent-Athlete Reinstatement.Testing Positive on Second OccasionIf a student-athlete, who tested positive for any drug other than a “street drug”,tests positive a second time for the use of any drug, other than a “street drug” he orshe shall lose all remaining regular-season and postseason eligibility in all sports. Ifthe student-athlete tests positive a second time for the use of a “street drug,” he orshe shall be charged with the loss of a minimum of one additional season ofcompetition in all sports and also shall remain ineligible for regular-season andpostseason competition at least through the next calendar year.NCAA Banned Substance List 2009-10The NCAA list of banned-drug classes is subject to change by the NCAA ExecutiveCommittee. Contact NCAA education services or www.ncaa.org/health-safety for thecurrent list. The term “related compounds” comprises substances that are included inthe class by their pharmacological action and/or chemical structure. No substancebelonging to the prohibited class may be used, regardless of whether it isspecifically listed as an example.77

Many nutritional/dietary supplements contain NCAA banned substances. In addition,the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) does not strictly regulate thesupplement industry; therefore purity and safety of nutritional dietary supplementscannot be guaranteed. Impure supplements may lead to a positive NCAA drug test.The use of supplements is at the student-athlete’s own risk. Student-athletes shouldcontact their institution’s team physician or athletic trainer for further information.Banned DrugsThe following is a list of banned-drug classes, with some examples of substancesunder each class. No substance belonging to the banned drug class may beused, regardless of whether it is specifically listed as an example.2010-11 NCAA Banned DrugsThe NCAA bans the following classes of drugs:a. Stimulantsb. Anabolic Agentsc. Alcohol and Beta Blockers (banned for rifle only)d. Diuretics and Other Masking Agentse. Street Drugsf. Peptide Hormones and Analoguesg. Anti-estrogensh. Beta-2 AgonistsNote: Any substance chemically related to these classes is also banned.The institution and the student-athlete shall be held accountable for all drugs within thebanned drug class regardless of whether they have been specifically identified.Drugs and Procedures Subject to Restrictions:a. Blood Doping.b. Local Anesthetics (under some conditions).c. Manipulation of Urine Samples.d. Beta-2 Agonists permitted only by prescription and inhalation.e. Caffeine if concentrations in urine exceed 15 micrograms/ml.NCAA Nutritional/Dietary Supplements Warning:‣Before consuming any nutritional/dietary supplement product, review the productand its label with your athletics department staff!Dietary supplements are not well regulated and may cause a positive drug test result.Student-athletes have tested positive and lost their eligibility using dietary supplements.Many dietary supplements are contaminated with banned drugs not listed on the label.Any product containing a dietary supplement ingredient is taken at your own risk.78

It is your responsibility to check with athletics staff before using anysubstance.Some Examples of NCAA Banned Substances in each classNOTE: There is no complete list of banned drug examples!!Check with your athletics department staff to review the label of any product, medication orsupplement before you consume it!Stimulants:amphetamine (Adderall); caffeine (guarana); cocaine; ephedrine; fenfluramine (Fen);methamphetamine; methylphenidate (Ritalin); phentermine (Phen); synephrine (bitterorange); etc.exceptions: phenylephrine and pseudoephedrine are not banned.Anabolic Agents:boldenone; clenbuterol; DHEA; nandrolone; stanozolol; testosterone; methasterone;androstenedione; norandrostenedione; methandienone; etiocholanolone; trenbolone; etc.Alcohol and Beta Blockers (banned for rifle only):alcohol; atenolol; metoprolol; nadolol; pindolol; propranolol; timolol; etc.Diuretics and Other Masking Agents:bumetanide; chlorothiazide; furosemide; hydrochlorothiazide; probenecid; spironolactone(canrenone); triameterene; trichlormethiazide; etc.Street Drugs:heroin; marijuana; tetrahydrocannabinol (THC).Peptide Hormones and Analogues:human growth hormone (hGH); human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG); erythropoietin (EPO);etc.Anti-Estrogens :anastrozole; clomiphene; tamoxifen; formestane; etc.Beta-2 Agonists:bambuterol; formoterol; salbutamol; salmeterol; etc.Any substance that is chemically related to the class of banned drugs, unless otherwisenoted, is also banned!NOTE: Information about ingredients in medications and nutritional/dietary supplements canbe obtained by contacting the Resource Exchange Center, REC, 877-202-0769 orwww.drugfreesport.com/rec password ncaa1, ncaa2 or ncaa3.It is your responsibility to check with your athletics staffbefore using any substance.The National Collegiate Athletic AssociationJune 10, 2009 MEW79

Definitions of positive depend on the following:1 for caffeine—if the concentration in urine exceeds 15 micrograms/ml.2 for testosterone—if the administration of testosterone or use of any othermanipulation has the result of increasing the ratio of the total concentration oftestosterone to that of epitestosterone in the urine to greater than 6:1, unless thereis evidence that this ratio is due to a physiological or pathological condition.3 for marijuana and THC—if the concentration in the urine of THC metabolite exceeds15 nanograms/ml.Drugs and Procedures Subject to RestrictionsThe use of the following drugs and/or procedures is subject to certain restrictionsand may or may not be permissible, depending on limitations expressed in theseguidelines and/or quantities of these substances used:• Blood Doping - The practice of blood doping (the intravenous injection ofwhole blood, packed red blood cells or blood substitutes) is prohibited, andany evidence confirming use will be cause for action consistent with thattaken for a positive drug test.• Local Anesthetics - The Executive Committee will permit the limited use oflocal anesthetics under the following conditions:o That procaine, xylocaine, carbocaine or any other local anesthetic maybe used, but not cocaine;o That only local or topical injections can be used (i.e., intravenousoinjections are not permitted); andThat use is medically justified only when permitting the athlete tocontinue the competition without potential risk to his or her health.• Manipulation of Urine Samples - The Executive Committee bans the use ofsubstances and methods that alter the integrity and/or validity of urinesamples provided during NCAA drug testing. Examples of banned methods arecatheterization, urine substitution and/or tampering or modification of renalexcretion by the use of diuretics, probenecid, bromantan or relatedcompounds, and epitestosterone administration.• Beta 2 Agonists - The use of beta 2 agonists is permitted by inhalation only.• Additional Analysis - Drug screening for select nonbanned substances may beconducted for nonpunitive purposes.Gambling PolicyThe NCAA opposes all forms of legal and illegal sports wagering on college sports.The NCAA membership has adopted specific rules prohibiting student-athletes,athletics department staff members, and conference office staff from engaging insports wagering. The NCAA has developed a Web site to educate student-athletes,coaches, athletic administrators and the general public about NCAA rules aboutsports wagering. The Don’t Bet on It Web site (www.dontbetonit.org) can becustomized for the individual student-athlete by gender, sport and division.80

A student-athlete involved in sports wagering on the student-athlete's institutionpermanently loses all remaining regular-season and postseason eligibility in allsports. A student-athlete who is involved in any sports wagering activity thatinvolves college sports or professional athletics, through a internet gambling,bookmaker, a parlay card or any other method employed by organized gambling, willbe ineligible for all regular-season and postseason competition for at least one year.Student-Athletes and Bracket ContestsNCAA member colleges and universities have defined sports wagering as puttingsomething at risk – such as an entry fee - with the opportunity to win something inreturn. Because of this, student-athletes, coaches and administrators may notparticipate in bracket competitions where there is both a required entry fee and anopportunity to win a prize.Student-athletes and administrators may participate, under current NCAA rules, inbracket contests where there is no entry fee but a possibility of winning a prize.Some NCAA member schools, however, have chosen to ban student-athletes fromparticipating in these types of bracket contests.Alcohol and Tobacco PolicyAlcoholThe Department of Athletics at Lake Erie College adheres to an overall philosophythat all student-athletes are prohibited from drinking alcoholic beverages inconnection with any official intercollegiate team function. An official team function isdefined as any activity, which is held at the direction of or under the supervision ofthe team’s coaching staff. Any student-athlete involved in an alcohol-related incidentis subject to College sanctions as described in the Student Handbook (page 19)under the Code of Conduct section.If a student-athlete is involved in any alcohol-related incident the Head Coach,Athletic Trainer, and Athletic Director will be immediately notified. The Head Coachthen has discretion to determine any disciplinary action in which he/she deemsnecessary, which may include suspension or expulsion from the team. Alcoholrelatedmatters are considered unacceptable by the Athletic Department and will notbe tolerated.TobaccoLake Erie College Athletics does not condone the use of tobacco or tobacco products.The use of tobacco is prohibited, by the NCAA, in connection with any intercollegiatefunction. A team function is defined as any activity, which is held as a team meeting,practice, game, fundraising event, community service or informal workout, on or offthe grounds of Lake Erie College.All tobacco products are prohibited, including cigarettes, snuff, and chewing tobacco.Any student-athlete found using tobacco on the field or during any practices, games81

or other championship activities would be subject to Lake Erie College AthleticDepartment and NCAA misconduct provisions.Representing the InstitutionAs a Storm student-athlete you are representing Lake Erie College and are not toparticipate in any conduct that will discredit the institution, the Athletics Department,the team, or yourself. This includes adhering to NCAA rules, College rules, andgeneral ethics of self conduct. The student-athlete must always represent Lake ErieCollege in a positive manner inside and outside athletic competition; this alsoincludes the classroom.Student-athletes shall always exemplify proper behavior and self-image whileattending class. This includes respecting faculty and staff and dressingappropriately. Examples of inappropriate dress include hats, sagging pants, shirtswith hoods up, and wearing iPods during class.Any infraction or violation of this Code of Conduct, including but not limited to,negative remarks about the College or team, posting inappropriate videos or remarksonline, or infringement of the law, can result in disciplinary actions by the coach,Athletic Department, or College. These will be determined by the type of violationand can range from suspension to dismissal from the team.82Sports Medicine and Athletic TrainingThe sports medicine team consists of certified athletic trainers, team physicians,advanced first aid students, and various other medical professionals. To help provideoptimal care, student-athletes must notify the Lake Erie College’s Sports MedicineTeam of any injuries or illnesses they incur. The athletic trainers are responsible fortreatment programs, rehabilitation programs, and return to activity guidelines. Anyreferrals for outside care, must receive authorization from the Head Athletic Trainerto be covered by Lake Erie College’s secondary insurance plan.Pre-Participation Policies & ProceduresPre-Participation ExaminationsEvery student-athlete must complete a physical and be cleared by a physician beforehe/she is permitted to participate in any varsity organized practice or event.Physicals will be made available, in April, to returning student-athletes participatingin Fall and Winter athletics. If an athlete participates in a Spring sport, you mustcomplete your physical during the Fall physical dates. Physical for transfer andfreshmen will be offered in the Fall. Dates are determined by each teams official startdate. For athletes that miss assigned physical dates, you may complete a physicalwith your family physician or schedule one with one of our team physicians. If youare seeing a family physician, the physical form used by Lake Erie College must becompleted by your physician. Each physical is valid for 1 year.

All pre-existing injuries and/or medical conditions must be reported to our sportsmedicine team at the time of your physical. Pre-existing injures are not covered byour secondary policy, unless aggravated by participation in an official varsity practiceor competition. The team physician(s) have the final responsibility to determinewhen a student-athlete is removed or restricted from participation. The teamphysician(s) also has the final say on when an athlete will be allowed to return toplay. If student-athlete is required to have diagnostic testing (x-rays, ECG,laboratory work, etc) to determine medical clearance for athletic participation,he/she is financially responsible for those tests.FormsIn addition to the physical form, there are several forms that are required to be onfile in the training room prior to athletic participation.• Emergency Medical Information• Medical release Form• Authorization/Consent to Use/Disclose Personal Health Information• Insurance Questionnaire• Insurance Consent Form• A copy of your insurance card(s) front and back.Insurance Policies & ProceduresAll student-athletes must carry health insurance. If you are from out of the area, it issuggested that you review your current insurance coverage for the Painesville area.If your insurance does not cover physicians in the Painesville area, you can purchasehealth insurance offered through Lake Erie College. Lake Erie College offers asecondary policy to cover out-of-pocket expenses resulting from injury or illnessresulting from an official athletic practice or competition only. Only injuries resultingfrom official practices or competitions can be submitted to our secondary insuranceprovider. There are limitations on medical or dental coverage under Lake ErieCollege’s secondary insurance. Medical/dental expenses will only be submitted to oursecondary insurance if the team physician(s) or athletic trainer(s) refers the studentathlete.Non-referred visits/procedures/tests may not be covered by this policy andthe responsibility for payment of those services shall be the student-athlete’sresponsibility. Exceptions can be made at the Head Athletic Trainer’s discretion.Secondary insurance is provided by the Athletic Department for expenses incurred inexcess of the student-athlete’s primary insurance coverage. Each claim must befiled with the student-athlete’s primary insurance(s) first to be considered forcoverage of our secondary policy. The sports medicine team will do its best ensurethe student-athlete receives proper medical attention in a timely manner but preauthorizationfrom the student-athlete’s insurance will determine how quickly aprocedure or test can be scheduled or brace ordered. If a student-athlete’sinsurance changes during the school year, the sports medicine staff must beinformed and given a copy of the new card immediately.83

In the event a student-athlete is injured during an official practice or competition thefollowing procedures must be followed for a insurance claim to be submitted to outsecondary insurance:1. The student-athlete’s primary insurance information will be given to themedical provider at the time of treatment. It is the student-athlete’sresponsibility to provide this information. The provider will then directly billthe student-athlete’s insurance.2. The student-athlete’s insurance will either:a. Approve the claim by paying the entire or a potion of the bill and sendan explanation of benefits (EOB) letter.b. Deny the claim and send and EOB letter explaining why the bill wasdenied.3. If any portion of the bill is not paid by the student-athlete’s primary insurancecompany, the following must occur:a. All bills and EOB’s must be submitted to the athletic training staff in atimely manner.b. The student-athlete must complete the Notification of Injury Form,Authorization to Release Information Form, Student Information Form,and Authorization Form, and Authorization to Disclose InformationForm.c. Once the bill, EOB, and required forms are completed; the athletictraining staff will submit the bill to the Athletic Department’s insurancecompany.4. All bills and EOB’s must be submitted to the athletic training staff within 90days of receipt to be submitted to our secondary insurance company. Failureto submit bills and EOB’s within 90 days may result in the student-athletebeing financially responsible for any balances remaining.5. All bills for a specific injury must be submitted within 104 weeks (2 years)from the injury date.6. All student-athletes will have access to the Athletic Department’s InsurancePolicies and Procedures via the Sports Medicine link on the AthleticHomepage.7. Student-athletes must sign the insurance consent form stating that he/shehas read and understands the insurance policies and procedures and agreesto follow them.Illness/Injury CareAll student-athletes that sustain an injury or illness as a result of an official practiceor contest must notify the athletic training staff within 24 hours. If a student-athletesustains a non-athletic injury, they should report the injury to the athletic trainingstaff. In the event of a medical emergency, the student-athlete should call 911.When calling 911 give the operator the injury information, location of the individual,signs and symptoms, and your phone number. Do not hang up until the operatortells you to or they hang up.84

If a student-athlete is injured and unable to practice, he/she must find the time toreport for treatment at least once a day. Appointments should be set up at least aday in advance. Student-athletes are responsible for setting up, keeping, andshowing up on time to these appointments. Coaches will be notified of missedappointments.Student-athletes are responsible for giving complete and accurate informationregarding his/her medical history, medications, allergies, insurance, and contactinformation to the sports medicine staff. The student athlete must report anyergogenic and nutritional supplements he/she is using. If the student-athletechooses not to follow instructions from the sports medicine staff, he/she isresponsible for accepting the consequences. The student-athlete is responsible forasking additional information or clarification regarding his/her injury and treatment,if he/she does not understand the information. Student-athletes can be asked toleave the training room for not following the rules.Medical ReferralsThe athletic trainer will determine if a student-athlete is referred to a teamphysician. The team physician or athletic trainer will refer student-athletes requiringconsultation for a specialist or special diagnostic testing. If a student-athletechooses to seek care outside of our medical staff without referral by the head athletictrainer, the student-athlete will assume full responsibility for medical costs. Someexceptions can be made on a case by case basis.If a student athlete seeks treatment outside of the Lake Erie College’s sportsmedicine network, the treating physician must provide the athletic training staff withwritten documentation stating the diagnosis; treatment protocol; prescriptionrequesting athletic training services, rehabilitation, and/or treat and evaluate;participation status and/or return to play criteria. The student-athlete cannot returnto play until he/she has been cleared by that physician in writing. After clearance hasbeen given from the student-athlete’s physician, one of our team physicians mustclear the student-athlete to return to play.Medical ClearanceLake Erie College’s team physician have the final responsibility to determine when astudent-athlete is removed or withheld from participation do to injury, illness, orpregnancy. Lake Erie College’s team physicians will have the final say on clearancefor an athlete seen by an outside provider.Second OpinionsAll injuries resulting from athletic participation should be cared for by Lake ErieCollege’s sports medicine staff. If a student-athlete and/or parent(s) are not satisfiedwith the diagnosis and/or treatment of an athletic injury, the student-athlete mayseek a second opinion. To do this, the student-athlete must receive authorizationfrom the head athletic trainer. If an athlete chooses to seek care from someone85

outside or their in-network insurance coverage, they will have to cover the costsincurred from that provider(s). The second opinion made by the physician must beshared with the athletic training staff for medical history and treatment. The teamphysician will still have the final say on return to play, whether or not the outsidephysician has cleared the student-athlete to return to play. The student-athlete islimited to see one outside second opinion for each injury. Any out-of-pocketexpenses from that point will be the student-athlete’s responsibility.Confidentiality PolicyThe student-athlete’s protected health information (PHI) is regulated by FederalGuidelines under the Health Information Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA).The student-athlete’s PHI may not be disclosed without the student-athlete’sauthorization under HIPPA .Authorization/Consent Form for the use and disclosure of student-athlete PHI allowsthe sports medicine staff to use and disclose a student-athlete’s PHI, and tocommunicate with coaches, parents/guardians, medical professionals, and insurancecompanies to help facilitate medical treatment. The student-athlete has the right torefuse to sign the HIPPA form and refusal to sign does not affect his/her ability toparticipate in athletics and receive treatment for injuries/illness. The student has theright to revoke authorization/consent form at any time by submitting it in writing tothe athletic training staff. If the student-athlete refuses to sign or revokes theauthorization form, the sports medicine staff will not discuss any informationregarding the student-athlete’s medical condition.In accordance with Federal Laws and Regulations regarding confidentiality and PHIall faculty and staff will be asked to honor the following guidelines:• Coaches will be informed of conditions that preclude activity or affect athleticparticipation unless the athlete has not authorized or revoked the release ofPHI.• Faculty and staff must avoid talking about specific cases they have notifiedabout or observed in the training room.• Faculty or staff may not release any information regarding a student-athlete’smedical condition or status to any person(s) unless written authorization ofthe student-athlete’s authorization is verifiedMedicationsMedicationsStudent-athletes are required to report all current medications or changes inmedications to the sports medicine staff immediately.Lake Erie College athletics are governed by the NCAA rules and regulations. TheNCAA guidelines for drug testing are as follows:86

“The NCAA recognizes that some banned substances are used for legitimate medicalpurposes. Accordingly, the NCAA allows exceptions to be made for those studentathleteswith a documented medical history demonstrating the need for regular useof such a drug. Exceptions may be granted for substances included in the followingclasses of band drugs: stimulants, beta blockers, diuretics, and peptide hormones”(Bylaw 31.2.3).1. Procedures for exceptions:• Alternative non-banned medications should be considered fortreatment before a banned medication is used.• The use of banned stimulants, beta blockers, or diuretics may bedetermined by a physician. The use of peptide hormone must beapproved by the NCAA before the student-athlete is allowed toparticipate while taking the medication.• The sports medicine staff will document and include these medicationsin the student-athlete’s chart. The documentation will consist of aletter or copy of medical notes from the prescribing physician.• Requirements of documentation:-Medical history that demonstrates a need for the medication.-Indication of alternate non-banned substances-Diagnosis-Dosage information• If a student-athlete tests positive for a banned substance that he/shedesires an exception, the Athletic Director may request an exceptionfrom the NCAAA list of NCAA banned substances can be found at www.ncaa.org/health-safety.Ergogenic Aids and Nutritional SupplementsAll products used by student-athletes must meet NCAA regulations and must beapproved by the sports medicine staff. Student-athletes may purchase nutritionalsupplements for their own use but may not contain products on the NCAA drugbanned list. The sports medicine staff will not dispense nutritional or dietarysupplements.Permissible non-muscle building nutritional supplements are identified according tothe following classes:• Carbohydrate/electrolyte drinks• Energy Bars• Carbohydrate boosters• Vitamins• Minerals87

88Training Room Rules and HoursHoursThe main training room will be open from 11:00-7:00 pm Monday through Fridayand by appointment. These times are subject to practice and event coverage. Thetraining room will be closed on Saturdays, Sundays, school holidays, and breaks,except for practice and event coverage. The training room will open 1 hour prior to apractice, 3 hours prior to a football game, and 2 hours prior to a baseball game. Thetraining room in Recreation Park will be open for practices and events at the parkonly. Normal training room hours will be posted outside the training room door. TheHead Athletic Trainer must approve any access to the athletic training facilitiesoutside of normal operation.Rules• Appropriate dress is required.• No swearing or obscene language is permitted in the training room.• Cleats and spikes cannot be worn in the training room.• Equipment and bags should be left outside of the training room.• You must shower before entering the whirlpool.• Be considerate of those around you.• Do not remove anything from the training room without asking an athletictrainer.• Towels must be thrown in the laundry basket.• Do not leave items in the training room.• Do not leave the ice scoop in the ice machine.• Wash hands before using the paraffin bath.• No tobacco or seeds will be allowed in the training room.• Student-athletes cannot self administer modalities, i.e. whirlpools, electricstimulation, ultrasound, and paraffin bath.Sports InformationSports Information/Media Relations OfficeThe sports information/media relations office is responsible for the department’sexternal communication, which includes media relations, website management andpublications. If you have any questions regarding any aspect of our office, feel freeto ask your coach or contact:Jason TirottaSports Information391 W. Washington StreetPainesville, Ohio 44077Phone: 440.375.7475Email: jtirotta@lec.eduFax: 440.375.7474

Student-Athlete QuestionnaireIn your first year with your team, you will be asked to fill out a general questionnairethat will be kept on file in the Sports Information Office and used for backgroundinformation. Personal information, such as phone numbers, addresses, etc., willnever be released to the media.Publications/WebsiteIt is the responsibility of the Sports Information Office to produce printed materialsuch as the team media guides, and to maintain the Athletic Department website(www.lec.edu/athletics). If you have any questions or concerns about the content ofeither of these areas, please contact the SID office. All publications originate fromthe SID office in conjunction with the individual coaches. Any suggestions arewelcome while the final content will be decided by the SID and the coach. This alsoincludes game programs and press releases.Player InterviewsIt is the policy of the department of sports media relations to not release studentathletecontact information at any time. Members of the media wishing to interviewplayers must request permission from the Director of Sports Media Relations.Interviews will be granted before or after practice only if arrangements have beenmade with the Director of Sports Media Relations or the Storm head coach at least48 hours in advance. Player interviews will not be permitted before the contest ongame days.Postgame InterviewsInterviews with Storm players will be conducted in a designated area following aminimum 10-minute cooling off period at the conclusion of the contest. Storm headcoaches may be interviewed following a brief postgame meeting with the team.Opposing coach and player interviews will be granted in accordance with the policiesof the visiting sports information staff and/or head coach.Faculty Athletics Representative (FAR)The Faculty Athletics Representative (FAR) is responsible for serving as liaisonbetween the Lake Erie College Department of Athletics and the faculty andadministration. The FAR has contact with the NCAA membership services staff, is amember of the Athletic Appeals Committee, the Athletic Council, and Gender EquityCommittee, as well as having other legislated and assigned responsibilities.If a student-athlete has any issues with a coach, regarding academics, or any otherathletically related matter the FAR is an available channel the student-athlete canuse to discuss these topics. The FAR at Lake Erie College is Dr. Joanne Gurley. Shecan be reached at her office phone, 440.375.7121, or by email at gurley@lec.edu.89

Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC)A student-athlete advisory committee (SAAC) is a committee made up of studentathletesassembled to provide insight on the student-athlete experience. The SAACoffers input on the rules, regulations and polices that affect student-athletes' lives onNCAA member institution campuses. Some further functions of the SAAC are to:• Promote communication between athletics administration and studentathletes• Disseminate information• Provide feedback and insight into athletics department issues• Generate a student-athlete voice within the campus athletics department• Build a sense of community within the athletics program involving all athleticsteams• Solicit student-athlete responses to proposed conference and NCAAlegislation• Organize community service efforts• Create a vehicle for student-athlete representation on campus-widecommittees (e.g., student government)• Promote a positive student-athlete image on campusAthletic Center HoursMonday – Friday7:00 am – 9:30 pmSaturday12:00 pm – 5:00 pmSunday12:00 pm – 9:30 pmAthletic Facility UsageAthletic Center hours are subject to change based on holidays, school vacations, andsummer break. Changes to the schedule will be posted at the facility and sent toyour student email account. Also, practice and event schedules for the varsity andmulti-purpose gyms are posted under the public folders tab in your email screen. Theweight room is open during home contests, but only during the normal AthleticCenter hours.Athletic Center Rules and Guidelines1. To use the facility, upon entrance, students must present a valid Lake ErieCollege ID and sign-in at the front desk. Students must also present their ID inorder to check-out and use sports equipment. Before leaving, students must alsosign-out at the front desk.90

2. Suitable clothing must be worn at all times in the exercise area. This entailssome type of t-shirt, shorts or pants (not jeans), and tennis shoes (open-toedshoes, sandals, or other street clothes not permitted in workout area). Nooutside shoes are allowed in the gym, a change of shoes must be brought toutilize the facility.3. The Athletic Center is not responsible for any lost, damaged or stolen articles ofclothing or any personal property.4. Students will agree to pay an extra charge for any damage caused by anycareless use of equipment, dropping of weights, etc.5. Equipment must be wiped down, using the towels and spray bottles supplied bythe Athletic Center, when you are finished exercising.6. Weight plates and dumbbells must be put back on the appropriate racks aftereach use. Please do not lean weights against equipment, lay them on the floor ordrop them.7. Portable devices such as MP3 players are Discmans are permitted. Any music notplayed on personal stereo devices will be controlled by the gym staff. If you usethe TVs, the remotes must be put back after use.8. No profane or foul language is to be used in the Athletic Center. Also, keepextreme loud noises to a minimum.9. The occurrence of fighting or conflict is not permitted and will result in immediateremoval from the facility.10. No alcoholic beverages or non-prescription drugs, including anabolic steroids, areallowed on the premises.If these rules are not followed, at the staff’s discretion, you may be asked to leavethe building.Portions of this document were directly copied from several resources. These are:• National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) website – www.ncaa.orgo Hardship Waivero Playing and Practice Regulationso NCAA Drug Testing and Banned Substance Listo Gambling Policyo SAAC• Lake Erie College Compliance Manualo Eligibilityo Financial Aido Compliance• Lake Erie College Sports Medicine Guidelines & Procedureso Sports Medicine and Athletic Training• Media Policies – www.lec.edu/athletics/media_policieso Sports Information91

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To Do:SeptemberS M T W T F S1 2 3 45 6 7 8 9 10 1112 13 14 15 16 17 1819 20 21 22 23 24 2526 27 28 29 30Thursday, August 26Drop-Add Period EndsFriday, August 27Saturday, August 28Welcome Back ConcertCampus Green 2-8 p.m.State of EQ AddressSunday, August 2999

1 267 8 9Labor Day13Rosh Hashanah(begins at sundown)14 15 162021 22 2327Sukkot(begins at sundown)28 29 30100

3 4 5OctoberS M T W T F S1 23 4 5 6 7 8 910 11 12 13 14 15 1617 18 19 20 21 22 2324 25 26 27 28 29 3031NovemberS M T W T F S1 2 3 4 5 67 8 9 10 11 12 1314 15 16 17 18 19 2021 22 23 24 25 26 2728 29 3010 11 1217 18 19Yom Kippur(begins at sundown)24 25 26101

SeptemberS M T W T F S1 2 3 45 6 7 8 9 10 1112 13 14 15 16 17 1819 20 21 22 23 24 2526 27 28 29 30Monday, August 30Tuesday, August 31Wednesday, September 1102

To Do:Thursday, September 2OctoberS M T W T F S1 23 4 5 6 7 8 910 11 12 13 14 15 1617 18 19 20 21 22 2324 25 26 27 28 29 3031Friday, September 3Saturday, September 4Men’s Soccer vs. UrbanaUniversity 2p.m.Sunday, September 5103

SeptemberS M T W T F S1 2 3 45 6 7 8 9 10 1112 13 14 15 16 17 1819 20 21 22 23 24 2526 27 28 29 30Monday, September 6Labor DayNO CLASSESOFFICES CLOSEDTuesday, September 7Last Day to “W” from 1 st 7week courseWednesday, September 8Rosh Hashanah(begins at sundown)Women’s Soccer vs. AshlandUniversity 2p.m.Men’s Soccer vs. AshlandUniversity 4:30p.m.104

To Do:Thursday, September 9OctoberS M T W T F S1 23 4 5 6 7 8 910 11 12 13 14 15 1617 18 19 20 21 22 2324 25 26 27 28 29 3031Friday, September 10Football vs. Michigan TechCollege 1p.m.Saturday, September 11Sunday, September 12105

SeptemberS M T W T F S1 2 3 45 6 7 8 9 10 1112 13 14 15 16 17 1819 20 21 22 23 24 2526 27 28 29 30Monday, September 13Tuesday, September 14Wednesday, September 15106

To Do:Thursday, September 16OctoberS M T W T F S1 23 4 5 6 7 8 910 11 12 13 14 15 1617 18 19 20 21 22 2324 25 26 27 28 29 3031Yom Kippur(begins at sundown)Friday, September 17Trakehner Mare InspectionsSaturday, September 18Sunday, September 19107

SeptemberS M T W T F S1 2 3 45 6 7 8 9 10 1112 13 14 15 16 17 1819 20 21 22 23 24 2526 27 28 29 30Monday, September 20Last Day to “WP/WP” from 1 st7 week courseTuesday, September 21Wednesday, September 22Sukkot(begins at sundown)108

To Do:Thursday, September 23OctoberS M T W T F S1 23 4 5 6 7 8 910 11 12 13 14 15 1617 18 19 20 21 22 2324 25 26 27 28 29 3031Last Day to Withdraw “W”Volleyball vs. Tiffin University7p.m.Friday, September 24Volleyball vs. OhioDominican University 2p.m.Volleyball vs. WheelingJesuit 6p.m.Saturday, September 25Sunday, September 26109

SeptemberS M T W T F S1 2 3 45 6 7 8 9 10 1112 13 14 15 16 17 1819 20 21 22 23 24 2526 27 28 29 30Monday, September 27Tuesday, September 28Volleyball vs. Mercyhurst7p.m.Wednesday, September 29110

To Do:Volleyball vs. AshlandUniversity 7p.m.Thursday, September 30OctoberS M T W T F S1 23 4 5 6 7 8 910 11 12 13 14 15 1617 18 19 20 21 22 2324 25 26 27 28 29 3031Women’s Soccer vs.Northern Michigan University2p.m.Men’s Soccer vs. SaginawValley 4:30p.m.Friday, October 1Football vs. FerrisState University 1p.m.**Homecoming**Saturday, October 2Women’s Soccer vs.Michigan Tech College12p.m.Men’s Soccer vs. NorthwoodUniversity 2:30p.m.Sunday, October 3111

45 6 71112 13 14Columbus Day1819 20 212526 27 28112

NovemberS M T W T F S1 2 3 4 5 67 8 9 10 11 12 1314 15 16 17 18 19 2021 22 23 24 25 26 2728 29 30DecemberS M T W T F S1 2 3 45 6 7 8 9 10 1112 13 14 15 16 17 1819 20 21 22 23 24 2526 27 28 29 30 31 1 2 38 9 1015 16 1722 23 2429 30 31Halloween113

OctoberS M T W T F S1 23 4 5 6 7 8 910 11 12 13 14 15 1617 18 19 20 21 22 2324 25 26 27 28 29 3031Monday, October 4Tuesday, October 5Wednesday, October 6Women’s Soccer vs. UrbanaUniversity 4p.m.114

To Do:NovemberS M T W T F S1 2 3 4 5 67 8 9 10 11 12 1314 15 16 17 18 19 2021 22 23 24 25 26 2728 29 30Thursday, October 7Friday, October 8Football vs. Wayne StateUniversity TBASaturday, October 9Sunday, October 10115

OctoberS M T W T F S1 23 4 5 6 7 8 910 11 12 13 14 15 1617 18 19 20 21 22 2324 25 26 27 28 29 3031Monday, October 11Columbus DayTuesday, October 12Wednesday, October 13116

To Do:NovemberS M T W T F S1 2 3 4 5 67 8 9 10 11 12 1314 15 16 17 18 19 2021 22 23 24 25 26 2728 29 30FALL BREAK- NO CLASSES/OFFICES OPENThursday, October 14FALL BREAK-NO CLASSES/OFFICES OPENSwimming and Diving vs.Urbana TBAFriday, October 15FALL BREAK-NO CLASSESSwimming and Diving vs.FindlaySaturday, October 16Sunday, October 17117

OctoberS M T W T F S1 23 4 5 6 7 8 910 11 12 13 14 15 1617 18 19 20 21 22 2324 25 26 27 28 29 3031Monday, October 18Midterm & 1 st 7 weeksGrades DueSecond 7-week CoursesBeginTuesday, October 19Wednesday, October 20Volleyball vs. Edinboro 7p.m.118

To Do:NovemberS M T W T F S1 2 3 4 5 67 8 9 10 11 12 1314 15 16 17 18 19 2021 22 23 24 25 26 2728 29 30Thursday, October 21Volleyball vs. LSSU 7p.m.Friday, October 22Volleyball vs. NorthwoodUniversity 2p.m.Saturday, October 23Women’s Soccer vs. OhioDominican University 1p.m.Men’s Soccer vs. OhioDominican University3:30p.m.Sunday, October 24119

OctoberS M T W T F S1 23 4 5 6 7 8 910 11 12 13 14 15 1617 18 19 20 21 22 2324 25 26 27 28 29 3031Monday, October 25Last Day to “WP/WF”Advising WeekTuesday, October 26Advising WeekWednesday, October 27Advising Week120

To Do:NovemberS M T W T F S1 2 3 4 5 67 8 9 10 11 12 1314 15 16 17 18 19 2021 22 23 24 25 26 2728 29 30Advising WeekThursday, October 28Advising WeekWomen’s Soccer vs.University of Findlay 1p.m.Men’s Soccer vs. Universityof Findlay 3:30 p.m.Volleyball vs. Hillsdale 7p.m.Friday, October 29Football vs. Ohio DominicanUniversity 1p.m.Volleyball vs. Wayne StateUniversity 2p.m.Saturday, October 30HalloweenWomen’s Soccer vs. TiffinUniversity 1p.m.Men’s Soccer vs. TiffinUniversity 3:30p.m.Sunday, October 31121

1 2 3 48Election Day9 10 111516 17 18Veterans’ Day2223 24 252930Thanksgiving122

5 6 7DecemberS M T W T F S1 2 3 45 6 7 8 9 10 1112 13 14 15 16 17 1819 20 21 22 23 24 2526 27 28 29 30 31JanuaryS M T W T F S12 3 4 5 6 7 89 10 11 12 13 14 1516 17 18 19 20 21 2223 24 25 26 27 28 2930 3112 13 1419 20 2126 27 28123

NovemberS M T W T F S1 2 3 4 5 67 8 9 10 11 12 1314 15 16 17 18 19 2021 22 23 24 25 26 2728 29 30Monday, November 1Advising WeekSpring 2011 RegistrationBeginsTuesday, November 2Election DayAdvising WeekWednesday, November 3Advising Week124

To Do:DecemberS M T W T F S1 2 3 45 6 7 8 9 10 1112 13 14 15 16 17 1819 20 21 22 23 24 2526 27 28 29 30 31Advising WeekFounder’s DayThursday, November 4Advising WeekWrestling – “Black GreenMeet” 6p.m.Friday, November 5Football vs. Tiffin University1p.m. **Senior Day**Saturday, November 6Sunday, November 7125

NovemberS M T W T F S1 2 3 4 5 67 8 9 10 11 12 1314 15 16 17 18 19 2021 22 23 24 25 26 2728 29 30Monday, November 8Last Day to “W” from 2 nd7-week courseTuesday, November 9Wednesday, November 10126

To Do:DecemberS M T W T F S1 2 3 45 6 7 8 9 10 1112 13 14 15 16 17 1819 20 21 22 23 24 2526 27 28 29 30 31Veterans’ DayThursday, November 11Dressage Winter SeriesShowFriday, November 12Dressage Winter SeriesShowSaturday, November 13Dressage Winter SeriesShowSunday, November 14127

NovemberS M T W T F S1 2 3 4 5 67 8 9 10 11 12 1314 15 16 17 18 19 2021 22 23 24 25 26 2728 29 30Monday, November 15Women’s BB vs. UrsulineCollege TBAMen’s BB vs. Wilberforce7:30p.m.Tuesday, November 16Wednesday, November 17128

To Do:DecemberS M T W T F S1 2 3 45 6 7 8 9 10 1112 13 14 15 16 17 1819 20 21 22 23 24 2526 27 28 29 30 31Thursday, November 18Friday, November 19Men’s BB vs. NorthwesternCollege of Ohio 3p.m.Saturday, November 20Sunday, November 21129

NovemberS M T W T F S1 2 3 4 5 67 8 9 10 11 12 1314 15 16 17 18 19 2021 22 23 24 25 26 2728 29 30Monday, November 22Last Day “WP/WF” from 2 nd 7week courseTuesday, November 23Wednesday, November 24Thanksgiving Break-NO CLASSES130

To Do:DecemberS M T W T F S1 2 3 45 6 7 8 9 10 1112 13 14 15 16 17 1819 20 21 22 23 24 2526 27 28 29 30 31Thanksgiving Break-NO CLASSES/OFFICESCLOSEDThursday, November 25Thanksgiving Break-NO CLASSES/OFFICESCLOSEDFriday, November 26Thanksgiving Break-NO CLASSESSaturday, November 27Sunday, November 28131

1 2Chanukah(begins at sundown)67 8 91314 15 162021 22 232728 29 30132

3 4 5JanuaryS M T W T F S12 3 4 5 6 7 89 10 11 12 13 14 1516 17 18 19 20 21 2223 24 25 26 27 28 2930 31FebruaryS M T W T F S1 2 3 4 56 7 8 9 10 11 1213 14 15 16 17 18 1920 21 22 23 24 25 2627 2810 11 1217 18 1924 25 2631Christmas133

DecemberS M T W T F S1 2 3 45 6 7 8 9 10 1112 13 14 15 16 17 1819 20 21 22 23 24 2526 27 28 29 30 31Monday, November 29Tuesday, November 30Wednesday, December 1Chanukah(begins at sundown)Spring Semester Billing Due134

To Do:Thursday, December 2JanuaryS M T W T F S12 3 4 5 6 7 89 10 11 12 13 14 1516 17 18 19 20 21 2223 24 25 26 27 28 2930 31Last Day of ClassFriday, December 3Wrestling – Dual Meet withSeton Hill TBASaturday, December 4Sunday, December 5135

DecemberS M T W T F S1 2 3 45 6 7 8 9 10 1112 13 14 15 16 17 1819 20 21 22 23 24 2526 27 28 29 30 31Monday, December 6Finals WeekTuesday, December 7Finals WeekWednesday, December 8Finals Week136

To Do:Finals WeekThursday, December 9JanuaryS M T W T F S12 3 4 5 6 7 89 10 11 12 13 14 1516 17 18 19 20 21 2223 24 25 26 27 28 2930 31Finals WeekResidence Halls/ApartmentsCloseFriday, December 10Women’s BB vs. AshlandUniversity TBAMen’s BB vs. AshlandUniversity TBASaturday, December 11Sunday, December 12137

DecemberS M T W T F S1 2 3 45 6 7 8 9 10 1112 13 14 15 16 17 1819 20 21 22 23 24 2526 27 28 29 30 31Monday, December 13Grades DueTuesday, December 14Wednesday, December 15138

To Do:Women’s BB vs. HillsdaleTBAMen’s BB vs. Hillsdale TBAThursday, December 16JanuaryS M T W T F S12 3 4 5 6 7 89 10 11 12 13 14 1516 17 18 19 20 21 2223 24 25 26 27 28 2930 31Friday, December 17Women’s BB vs. NorthwoodUniversity TBAMen’s BB vs. NorthwoodUniversity TBASaturday, December 18Sunday, December 19139

DecemberS M T W T F S1 2 3 45 6 7 8 9 10 1112 13 14 15 16 17 1819 20 21 22 23 24 2526 27 28 29 30 31Monday, December 20Tuesday, December 21Wednesday, December 22140

To Do:Thursday, December 23JanuaryS M T W T F S12 3 4 5 6 7 89 10 11 12 13 14 1516 17 18 19 20 21 2223 24 25 26 27 28 2930 31Friday, December 24ChristmasSaturday, December 25Sunday, December 26141

DecemberS M T W T F S1 2 3 45 6 7 8 9 10 1112 13 14 15 16 17 1819 20 21 22 23 24 2526 27 28 29 30 31Monday, December 27Tuesday, December 28Wednesday, December 29142

To Do:Thursday, December 30JanuaryS M T W T F S12 3 4 5 6 7 89 10 11 12 13 14 1516 17 18 19 20 21 2223 24 25 26 27 28 2930 31Friday, December 31New Year’s DaySaturday, January 1Sunday, January 2143

34 5 61011 12 131718 19 20Martin Luther King, Jr. Day2425 26 2731144

FebruaryS M T W T F S1 2 3 4 56 7 8 9 10 11 1213 14 15 16 17 18 1920 21 22 23 24 25 2627 28MarchS M T W T F S1 2 3 4 56 7 8 9 10 11 1213 14 15 16 17 18 1920 21 22 23 24 25 2627 28 29 30 31 1 2New Year’s Day7 8 914 15 1621 22 2328 29 30145

JanuaryS M T W T F S12 3 4 5 6 7 89 10 11 12 13 14 1516 17 18 19 20 21 2223 24 25 26 27 28 2930 31Monday, January 3Women’s BB vs. WheelingJesuit 5:30p.m.Tuesday, January 4Wednesday, January 5146

To Do:FebruaryS M T W T F S1 2 3 4 56 7 8 9 10 11 1213 14 15 16 17 18 1920 21 22 23 24 25 2627 28Thursday, January 6Friday, January 7Women’s BB vs. OhioDominican University TBAMen’s BB vs. OhioDominican University TBASwimming and Diving vs.Alma TBASaturday, January 8Sunday, January 9147

JanuaryS M T W T F S12 3 4 5 6 7 89 10 11 12 13 14 1516 17 18 19 20 21 2223 24 25 26 27 28 2930 31Monday, January 10Tuesday, January 11Wednesday, January 12148

To Do:FebruaryS M T W T F S1 2 3 4 56 7 8 9 10 11 1213 14 15 16 17 18 1920 21 22 23 24 25 2627 28Thursday, January 13Wrestling vs. Notre DameCollege 7p.m.Friday, January 14Saturday, January 15Sunday, January 16149

JanuaryS M T W T F S12 3 4 5 6 7 89 10 11 12 13 14 1516 17 18 19 20 21 2223 24 25 26 27 28 2930 31Monday, January 17Martin Luther King, Jr. DayTuesday, January 18First Day of ClassesWednesday, January 19150

To Do:FebruaryS M T W T F S1 2 3 4 56 7 8 9 10 11 1213 14 15 16 17 18 1920 21 22 23 24 25 2627 28Thursday, January 20Friday, January 21Saturday, January 22Sunday, January 23151

JanuaryS M T W T F S12 3 4 5 6 7 89 10 11 12 13 14 1516 17 18 19 20 21 2223 24 25 26 27 28 2930 31Monday, January 24Drop-Add Period EndsTuesday, January 25Last Day to “W” from 1 st7-week courseWednesday, January 26152

To Do:FebruaryS M T W T F S1 2 3 4 56 7 8 9 10 11 1213 14 15 16 17 18 1920 21 22 23 24 25 2627 28Women’s BB vs. University ofFindlay TBAMen’s BB vs. University ofFindlay TBAThursday, January 27Friday, January 28Women’s BB vs. WayneState University TBAMen’s BB vs. Wayne StateUniversity TBASaturday, January 29Sunday, January 30153

1 2 378 9 101415 16 17Valentine’s Day2122 23 24Presidents’ Day28154

MarchS M T W T F S1 2 3 4 56 7 8 9 10 11 1213 14 15 16 17 18 1920 21 22 23 24 25 2627 28 29 30 31AprilS M T W T F S1 23 4 5 6 7 8 910 11 12 13 14 15 1617 18 19 20 21 22 2324 25 26 27 28 29 30 4 5 611 12 1318 19 2025 26 27155

FebruaryS M T W T F S1 2 3 4 56 7 8 9 10 11 1213 14 15 16 17 18 1920 21 22 23 24 25 2627 28Monday, January 31Tuesday, February 1Wednesday, February 2156

To Do:MarchS M T W T F S1 2 3 4 56 7 8 9 10 11 1213 14 15 16 17 18 1920 21 22 23 24 25 2627 28 29 30 31Thursday, February 3Friday, February 4Wrestling – Lake Erie dualswith Tiffin, OVU, Mercyhurst11a.m., 1p.m., 3p.m.Saturday, February 5Sunday, February 6157

FebruaryS M T W T F S1 2 3 4 56 7 8 9 10 11 1213 14 15 16 17 18 1920 21 22 23 24 25 2627 28Monday, February 7Tuesday, February 8Last Day “WP/WF” from 1 st7- week courseWednesday, February 9158

To Do:MarchS M T W T F S1 2 3 4 56 7 8 9 10 11 1213 14 15 16 17 18 1920 21 22 23 24 25 2627 28 29 30 31Women’s BB vs. Ferris StateUniversity TBAMen’s BB vs. Ferris StateUniversity TBAThursday, February 10Friday, February 11Women’s BB vs. GrandValley State University TBAMen’s BB vs. Grand ValleyState University TBAHunter/Jumper Winter SeriesShowHunter/Jumper Winter SeriesShowSaturday, February 12Sunday, February 13159

FebruaryS M T W T F S1 2 3 4 56 7 8 9 10 11 1213 14 15 16 17 18 1920 21 22 23 24 25 2627 28Monday, February 14Valentine’s DayTuesday, February 15Wednesday, February 16Wrestling vs. GannonUniversity 7p.m.160

To Do:MarchS M T W T F S1 2 3 4 56 7 8 9 10 11 1213 14 15 16 17 18 1920 21 22 23 24 25 2627 28 29 30 31Thursday, February 17Friday, February 18Saturday, February 19Sunday, February 20161

FebruaryS M T W T F S1 2 3 4 56 7 8 9 10 11 1213 14 15 16 17 18 1920 21 22 23 24 25 2627 28Monday, February 21Presidents’ DayLast Day to Withdraw “W”Tuesday, February 22Wednesday, February 23162

To Do:MarchS M T W T F S1 2 3 4 56 7 8 9 10 11 1213 14 15 16 17 18 1920 21 22 23 24 25 2627 28 29 30 31Women’s BB vs. TiffinUniversity TBAMen’s BB vs. Tiffin UniversityTBAThursday, February 24Friday, February 25Saturday, February 26Sunday, February 27163

1 2 378 9 101415 16 172122 23 242829 30 31164

AprilS M T W T F S1 23 4 5 6 7 8 910 11 12 13 14 15 1617 18 19 20 21 22 2324 25 26 27 28 29 30MayS M T W T F S1 2 3 4 5 6 78 9 10 11 12 13 1415 16 17 18 19 20 2122 23 24 25 26 27 2829 30 31 4 5 611 12 1318 19 2025 26 27165

MarchS M T W T F S1 2 3 4 56 7 8 9 10 11 1213 14 15 16 17 18 1920 21 22 23 24 25 2627 28 29 30 31Monday, February 28Tuesday, March 1Wednesday, March 2166

To Do:AprilS M T W T F S1 23 4 5 6 7 8 910 11 12 13 14 15 1617 18 19 20 21 22 2324 25 26 27 28 29 30Thursday, March 3Residence Halls/ApartmentsCloseFriday, March 4Spring Break (no classes)Men’s LAX vs. MercyhurstTBASaturday, March 5Spring Break (no classes)Sunday, March 6167

MarchS M T W T F S1 2 3 4 56 7 8 9 10 11 1213 14 15 16 17 18 1920 21 22 23 24 25 2627 28 29 30 31Monday, March 7Spring Break (no classes)Tuesday, March 8Spring Break (no classes)Wednesday, March 9Spring Break (no classes)168

To Do:AprilS M T W T F S1 23 4 5 6 7 8 910 11 12 13 14 15 1617 18 19 20 21 22 2324 25 26 27 28 29 30Spring Break (no classes)Thursday, March 10Spring Break (no classes)Friday, March 11Men’s LAX vs. New YorkInstitute of Technology TBASaturday, March 12Sunday, March 13169

MarchS M T W T F S1 2 3 4 56 7 8 9 10 11 1213 14 15 16 17 18 1920 21 22 23 24 25 2627 28 29 30 31Monday, March 14Midterm & 1 st 7-week GradesDueSecond 7-week CoursesBeginTuesday, March 15Wednesday, March 16170

To Do:AprilS M T W T F S1 23 4 5 6 7 8 910 11 12 13 14 15 1617 18 19 20 21 22 2324 25 26 27 28 29 30Thursday, March 17Dressage Winter SeriesShowFriday, March 18Dressage Winter SeriesShowSaturday, March 19Dressage Winter SeriesShowSunday, March 20171

MarchS M T W T F S1 2 3 4 56 7 8 9 10 11 1213 14 15 16 17 18 1920 21 22 23 24 25 2627 28 29 30 31Monday, March 21Advising WeekTuesday, March 22Advising WeekLast Day to “W” from 2 nd7-week courseWednesday, March 23Advising Week172

To Do:AprilS M T W T F S1 23 4 5 6 7 8 910 11 12 13 14 15 1617 18 19 20 21 22 2324 25 26 27 28 29 30Advising WeekThursday, March 24Advising WeekSoftball vs. Ferris StateUniversity 3:30 p.m.Friday, March 25Softball vs. Hillsdale 1p.m.Baseball vs. Grand ValleyState University TBAHunter/Jumper Winter SeriesShowSoftball vs. Grand ValleyState University 12p.m.Baseball vs. Grand ValleyState University TBAHunter/Jumper Winter SeriesShowSaturday, March 26Sunday, March 27173

MarchS M T W T F S1 2 3 4 56 7 8 9 10 11 1213 14 15 16 17 18 1920 21 22 23 24 25 2627 28 29 30 31Monday, March 28Advising WeekSummer ’11 and Fall ’11Registration BeginsLast Day to “WP/WF”Tuesday, March 29Advising WeekWednesday, March 30Advising WeekBaseball vs. Mercyhurst TBA174

To Do:AprilS M T W T F S1 23 4 5 6 7 8 910 11 12 13 14 15 1617 18 19 20 21 22 2324 25 26 27 28 29 30Advising WeekThursday, March 31Advising WeekSuggested FAFSACompletion DateDressage Prix de VillesFriday, April 1Softball vs. Tiffin University1p.m.Men’s LAX vs. MercyCollege TBADressage Prix de VillesSoftball vs. Tiffin University12p.m.Dressage Prix de VillesSaturday, April 2Sunday, April 3175

45 6 71112 13 141819 20 21Passover(begins at sundown)2526 27 28176

MayS M T W T F S1 2 3 4 5 6 78 9 10 11 12 13 1415 16 17 18 19 20 2122 23 24 25 26 27 2829 30 31JuneS M T W T F S1 2 3 45 6 7 8 9 10 1112 13 14 15 16 17 1819 20 21 22 23 24 2526 27 28 29 30 1 2 38 9 1015 16 1722 23 24Palm Sunday29 30Easter177

AprilS M T W T F S1 23 4 5 6 7 8 910 11 12 13 14 15 1617 18 19 20 21 22 2324 25 26 27 28 29 30Monday, April 4Tuesday, April 5Last Day “WP/WF” from 2 nd7-week courseWomen’s LAX vs. SlipperyRock TBAWednesday, April 6178

To Do:MayS M T W T F S1 2 3 4 5 6 78 9 10 11 12 13 1415 16 17 18 19 20 2122 23 24 25 26 27 2829 30 31Thursday, April 7Friday, April 8Softball vs. University ofFindlay 1p.m.Baseball vs. Tiffin UniversityTBAMen’s LAX vs. DowlingCollege TBAWomen’s LAX vs. STAC TBASoftball vs. University ofFindlay 12p.m.Baseball vs. Tiffin UniversityTBAWomen’s LAX vs. CWP TBASaturday, April 9Sunday, April 10179

AprilS M T W T F S1 23 4 5 6 7 8 910 11 12 13 14 15 1617 18 19 20 21 22 2324 25 26 27 28 29 30Monday, April 11Tuesday, April 12Softball vs. GannonUniversity 3p.m.Women’s LAX GannonUniversity TBAWednesday, April 13Baseball vs. Ohio DominicanUniversity TBA180

To Do:MayS M T W T F S1 2 3 4 5 6 78 9 10 11 12 13 1415 16 17 18 19 20 2122 23 24 25 26 27 2829 30 31Thursday, April 14Friday, April 15Jumper Prix de VillesSaturday, April 16Palm SundayJumper Prix de VillesSunday, April 17181

AprilS M T W T F S1 23 4 5 6 7 8 910 11 12 13 14 15 1617 18 19 20 21 22 2324 25 26 27 28 29 30Monday, April 18Passover(begins at sundown)Tuesday, April 19Wednesday, April 20Softball vs. AshlandUniversity 3:30p.m.Baseball vs. Notre DameCollege 3p.m.Women’s LAX vs. SHU TBA182

To Do:MayS M T W T F S1 2 3 4 5 6 78 9 10 11 12 13 1415 16 17 18 19 20 2122 23 24 25 26 27 2829 30 31Thursday, April 21Spring Holiday-NO CLASSES/OFFICESCLOSEDSoftball vs. Ohio DominicanUniversity 3:30pmBaseball vs. NorthwoodUniversity TBAFriday, April 22NO CLASSESSoftball vs. Ohio DominicanUniversity 1p.m.Baseball vs. NorthwoodUniversity TBAMen’s LAX vs. Dominican TBAEasterSaturday, April 23Sunday, April 24183

AprilS M T W T F S1 23 4 5 6 7 8 910 11 12 13 14 15 1617 18 19 20 21 22 2324 25 26 27 28 29 30Monday, April 25Tuesday, April 26Wednesday, April 27Baseball vs. AshlandUniversity TBA184

To Do:MayS M T W T F S1 2 3 4 5 6 78 9 10 11 12 13 1415 16 17 18 19 20 2122 23 24 25 26 27 2829 30 31Thursday, April 28Last Day of ClassFriday, April 29Women’s LAX vs. Mercy TBASaturday, April 30Women’s LAX vs. Molloy TBASummer Billing DueSunday, May 1185

23 4 5910 11 121617 18 192324 25 263031Memorial Day186

JuneS M T W T F S1 2 3 45 6 7 8 9 10 1112 13 14 15 16 17 1819 20 21 22 23 24 2526 27 28 29 30 1JulyS M T W T F S1 23 4 5 6 7 8 910 11 12 13 14 15 1617 18 19 20 21 22 2324 25 26 27 28 29 30316 7 813 14 15Mother’s Day20 21 2227 28 29187

MayS M T W T F S1 2 3 4 5 6 78 9 10 11 12 13 1415 16 17 18 19 20 2122 23 24 25 26 27 2829 30 31Monday, May 2Finals WeekTuesday, May 3Finals WeekWednesday, May 4Finals Week188

To Do:JuneS M T W T F S1 2 3 45 6 7 8 9 10 1112 13 14 15 16 17 1819 20 21 22 23 24 2526 27 28 29 30Finals WeekThursday, May 5Finals WeekResidence Halls/ApartmentsCloseFriday, May 6Baseball vs. Wayne StateUniversity TBASaturday, May 7Mother’s DayBaseball vs. Wayne StateUniversity TBASunday, May 8189

MayS M T W T F S1 2 3 4 5 6 78 9 10 11 12 13 1415 16 17 18 19 20 2122 23 24 25 26 27 2829 30 31Monday, May 9Senior Grades DueSenior WeekTuesday, May 10Senior WeekWednesday, May 11Senior Week190

To Do:JuneS M T W T F S1 2 3 45 6 7 8 9 10 1112 13 14 15 16 17 1819 20 21 22 23 24 2526 27 28 29 30Senior WeekThursday, May 12Senior WeekAll Grades DueFriday, May 13Saturday, May 142011 CommencementSunday, May 15191

MayS M T W T F S1 2 3 4 5 6 78 9 10 11 12 13 1415 16 17 18 19 20 2122 23 24 25 26 27 2829 30 31Monday, May 16Tuesday, May 17Wednesday, May 18192

To Do:JuneS M T W T F S1 2 3 45 6 7 8 9 10 1112 13 14 15 16 17 1819 20 21 22 23 24 2526 27 28 29 30Thursday, May 19Friday, May 20Saturday, May 21Sunday, May 22193

MayS M T W T F S1 2 3 4 5 6 78 9 10 11 12 13 1415 16 17 18 19 20 2122 23 24 25 26 27 2829 30 31Monday, May 23Tuesday, May 24Wednesday, May 25194

To Do:JuneS M T W T F S1 2 3 45 6 7 8 9 10 1112 13 14 15 16 17 1819 20 21 22 23 24 2526 27 28 29 30Thursday, May 26Friday, May 27Saturday, May 28Sunday, May 29195

1 267 8 91314 15 162021 22 232728 29 30196

JulyS M T W T F S1 23 4 5 6 7 8 910 11 12 13 14 15 1617 18 19 20 21 22 2324 25 26 27 28 29 3031AugustS M T W T F S1 2 3 4 5 67 8 9 10 11 12 1314 15 16 17 18 19 2021 22 23 24 25 26 2728 29 30 31 3 4 510 11 1217 18 1924 25 26Father’s Day197

JuneS M T W T F S1 2 3 45 6 7 8 9 10 1112 13 14 15 16 17 1819 20 21 22 23 24 2526 27 28 29 30Monday, May 30Memorial DayTuesday, May 31Wednesday, June 1198

To Do:Thursday, June 2JulyS M T W T F S1 23 4 5 6 7 8 910 11 12 13 14 15 1617 18 19 20 21 22 2324 25 26 27 28 29 3031Friday, June 3Saturday, June 4Sunday, June 5199

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Nouns: name a person, place or thing(professor, ocean, college). Proper Nouns namespecific places, people, or objects, and they getcapitalized (Boston, Professor Smith, the Bill of Rights).Pronouns: take the place of or rename a noun.There are three major kinds:Adjectives: describe or modify nouns (red, small,good, happy).Adverbs: modify verbs, adjectives or other adverbs.They often specify how, where, when, why, howmuch, how often etc. (She replied hastily. Today, shequickly drank her very hot tea.)1. Personal: take the place of people orthings(She fished all day.)2. Possessive: show possession(The man took his hat.)3. Objective: receive a verb’s action or are theobject of a preposition(Carla made him cookies and ate them withhim.)Also, you’ll use the following type of pronouns:1. Interrogative (who, what, which)2. Reflexive (yourself, itself, herself, themselves)3. Relative (which, who, that, whose)4. Indefinite (there are many, including all,most, both, several)5. Demonstrative (this, that, these, those)Verbs: express actions, occurrences or states ofbeing and also indicate the time of that action,occurrence or state of being.Conjunctions: join words, phrases or clauses. Thereare three types: coordinating — which join similargrammatical structures, (and, but, or, nor, so, yet, for);correlative — used in pairs, (either/or, neither/nor,both/and, not only/but also, and many more) andsubordinating — join dependent (subordinate)clauses with independent clauses (although, than,when, providing that, how, until, and many more).Prepositions: link nouns or pronouns to someother word(s) in a sentence. There are manyprepositions — they often describe position or timein one way or another (in, by, against, after, on, with,of, below, down, during and many more).Interjections: communicate surprise or strongemotion, and are often, though not always, followedby an exclamation mark. Use them sparingly whenwriting (Wow! Great!).There are six tenses: present (climb), past (climbed),present perfect (have climbed), past perfect (hadclimbed), future (will climb) and future perfect (willhave climbed).There are three forms: infinitive as in to climb;participle, which describes, as in the scratchingnoise drove her crazy; and gerund, which ends in“ing” and is used as a noun, as in climbing the stairswas a daily chore for her.There are two “voices”: active, in which the subjectdoes the action, as in Susan climbed Mt Everest orpassive, in which the subject receives the action, asin The Oscar was won by Frank.

Sentences can take on very different meaningsdepending on how you punctuate them. Forexample: Anne Marie and I went bowling. Did twopeople (Anne Marie and I) or three people (Anne,Marie and I) go bowling? You need to know thebasic uses below in order to ensure that your readerwill understand what you mean.Periods: end a sentence that either makes astatement (declarative) or gives a mild command(imperative).Commas: have many uses1. to separate words in a series.2. to separate two independent clauses joinedby but, or, yet, so, and, for, not.3. to separate an explanatory phrase, as inBilbo, a golden retriever, was always…4. to separate clauses that aren’t essential tothe meaning of the sentence, as inRob, who owns three homes, is the CEO of theSAM corporation.Because the sentence is about Rob beinga CEO, you need to separate out the clauseabout his three homes.5. in addresses, dates and in the greeting andending of informal letters:a. 21 Maple Road, Santa Fe, NM 87505b. Monday, March 14, 2005c. Dear Thelma,d. Best Wishes, LouiseColons: are used to introduce explanations, lists,and quotations. They are often used in the greetingline of a business letter.1. She was so happy at her new school: she lovedher room mate, her classes, and her new city.2. The marketing list seemed so short: peas,carrots, corn, milk and eggs.3. Bill Gates gathered his employees and toldthem the following: “Make sure you eat yourpeas and carrots.”4. Dear Mr. Spielberg:Apostrophes: show possession.1. Jamie’s car (the car possessed by Jamie).2. The boys’ car (one car owned by two boys).3. Jamie Jones’s car (when a singular noun ends in“s”, put the apostrophe between the two s’s).Apostrophes are also used to replace letters in acontraction, as in don’t (do not), can’t (can not), I’ll (Iwill) and you’ve (you have).Quotation Marks: enclose direct quotations ofsomething someone said. Periods and commasare put inside the quotation marks; colons andsemicolons always appear outside the quotationmarks. Question marks and exclamation points gowithin or without dependent on the context of thewords being quoted, as in She said, “Surprise!” andDid she say “Hello”? Single quotation marks are usedfor quotations within quotations, as in With batedbreath, Barb said “She yelled ‘Surprise!’ to all of us andthen ran out of the room.”Quotation marks are also used to denote titles ofmost everything but books, and to denote slangwords, as in Sally always says “whatever” when shedoesn’t know what else to say.Parentheses: provide information or anexplanation that doesn’t fit with the flow of thesentence, but which you want to give the reader.If the parentheses are within a sentence do notcapitalize the first word or use a period; however,you should use question marks or exclamationmarks if appropriate.Semicolons: separate independent clauses thatare closely related and belong in one sentence butare not joined by a conjunction, as in The cat jumpedover the moon; the dog quickly followed her.

Getting Down to The Writing1. Decide what form your writing will take(essay, report, research paper, book review),or be very clear what form your assignmentrequires and write consistently with thatform.2. Develop your thesis: after researching thebroad area of your topic, or thinking aboutwhat you want to address, you need todefine EXACTLY the point your writing isgoing to make.• What is the purpose of your paper?• What question are you addressing?Answering these questions will point you towardyour thesis. Your thesis statement should be inthe first sentence, paragraph or introduction ofyour project, and the rest of the paper should beaddressing it in one way or another.Helpful HintsYou must have a good dictionary close at hand; agood thesaurus is very handy as well.When researching, always note the source of yourinformation so that when you use it in your paper,you can easily and accurately cite it.Be very familiar with the definition of plagiarism, andDON’T DO IT! Make sure you follow your instructor’sspecific requirements for works cited.Grammar HintsKeep your verb tense and voice consistent; generallythe active voice is the stronger one to use.If you’re bored with your topic, the person readingyour paper may be as well. Spice up your paperwith varied sentence structure and style, quotationsand relevant, but perhaps less well-known, facts. Bespecific; don’t use “this” as a subject. Define what“this” is and use that as your subject!Avoid:1. sentence fragments2. run-on sentences3. awkward sentences or words4. informal language or slang5. repetition of your points or research6. trite, empty sentences (especially whenyou’re trying to get to the minimum wordcount the instructor has required)7. the misuse of commas.Revise, Revise, ReviseAll writing requires revision. It is as essential as thepreliminary writing, just as doing the research is astep you can’t skip. Read what you’ve written aloud;does it make sense, does it flow, does it soundawkward or boring?Ask yourself if your thesis is clearly put forth in theintroduction. Make sure that the sentences followeach other logically, and that the same is true for theparagraphs.Make sure that you have supported all yourstatements with facts (correctly cited).Make sure the conclusion ties all the importantpoints together, and that it connects to your originalthesis put forth in your introduction.Use, BUT DO NOT RELY ON, your computer’s spell andgrammar check function. You could have spellingmistakes/typos that the computer doesn’t pickup because your spelling mistake is actually a realword — not the right one, but not a spelling mistakeeither. Ask a friend, a writing tutor or your instructorfor feedback.

When conducting any kind of research assignmentit is important to cite where you got the information.Your research may prove useful to someone elsewho needs to refer to the same sources — or tofind the information’s origin.Recording your source materialGather all the pertinent details you will need lateron to cite your sources. Record this informationthrough whatever means makes the most sense foryou and will allow you to refer back to it at a laterdate. A traditional suggestion is to use a system ofindex cards, one for each source. Another optionmight be to type the information into a computerfile, especially since it’s likely you will be writingthe final assignment with one, and your referencelist will need to be included. The advantage ofeither of these methods is that they allow you tore-organize your sources as needed.The basics of citing any work are relatively standard,it is the exact order that usually varies, along withwhether or not the information is available (e.g.there is no author given for a newspaper or journalarticle):• Author’s name• Name of the editor, translator, or compiler• Title of the book, journal, or website• Title of the chapter, section, or article• Edition• Number of volumes• Name of the series• Place of publication, name of the publisher,and date of publication• Page numbers• Date accessed, and last date site wasuploaded or modified• URL or address of websiteFootnotes and endnotesThis information will eventually be gathered andorganized to form your bibliography. It also mayprove useful in a footnote where you must mentiona source, giving its full citation. Footnotes can beincluded at the bottom of each page, or listedtogether at the end of your paper as endnotes.Bibliography formatsYour instructor will usually require a particularformat or style that you must use. Most disciplineshave a preferred format to follow so the instructoris likely to expect the one that corresponds. Alibrarian or the writing center at your schoolmay be able to give you further help. While thespecific order and manner in which informationis displayed or punctuated may differ, the actualcontent is essentially the same, and will be theinformation required to find the source again.Some of the more widely used styles include:• MLA (Modern Language Association ofAmerica, primarily used with literature andthe humanities)• APA (American PsychologicalAssociation, usually used with socialscience and scientific research)• Chicago (The Chicago Manual of Style,publishing) which has a humanities as wellas an author-date systemExample of Book (as recommended by MLA):Gordon, Karen Elizabeth. The Well-TemperedSentence: A Punctuation Handbook for the Innocent,the Eager, and the Doomed. New York: Ticknor &Fields, 1983.Example of Periodical (MLA):Bogomolny, Laura. “Boss Your Career.” CanadianBusiness 13–16 Mar. 2006: 47–49.Example of Electronic Source (MLA):Savill, R. Richard. “Jazz Age Biographies.” The JazzAge Page. 23 Oct. 2000. 12 Apr. 2006 .

Each classroom/credit hour requires an averageof three hours of homework per week. Unlike highschool, which is more class work than homeworkintensive, much of your learning in college occursfrom your studying outside of class. Your grade ismost often based on the quality of work turned in(papers, exams, etc.) and not on class attendanceor participation. So it is essential that you developstrong study skills.1. Develop a regular, practical schedule for yourself,and then stick to it. If you know that you justcan’t get going in the morning before 10:00, don’tschedule study time for 8:00. Be realistic.2. Anticipate when you are going to need time off,and then make sure you schedule sufficient studytime to allow you that time off.3. Review and amplify class notes as soon aspossible after class so that the professor’s lectureor discussion is still fresh in your mind.7. Once you have your first draft completed, take alittle time away from it (schedule this into yourtimeline) and then start editing. The editing isjust as important a step as the original writingand researching. If your school has a writingcenter, take advantage of it – they can really helpyou improve your paper. Ask for help from yourprofessor (they are often willing to read firstdrafts) or get a friend to take a look at it. No goodpiece of writing gets printed without editorialinput (including this one).8. Studying for an exam should occur over severaldays. Cramming all the review into the nightbefore the exam generally doesn’t work. Youwon’t remember what you need to remember,and you’ll have a very stressful night. Review yournotes, create a study group, make up questionsyou think get to the essence of the material, andcreatively come up with ways to remember thekey facts. Remember important facts by creatingmultiple memory aids for yourself.4. When reading textbooks, skip ahead to thechapter summary, chapter review or suggestedtest questions (most textbooks have somethinglike this at the end of a chapter or section) andreview them first. These are the most importantpoints in the chapter, and your familiarity withthem as you read the text will help you focuson and later recall them. You can also thumbthrough the whole chapter, noting the variousheadings. When reading non-textbook material,try to find a summary or review of the materialbefore you tackle the book or article itself.5. After reading the assigned material, imaginethat you are writing a quiz on this material. Whatquestions would you ask that really get to thecore of the material. What are the answers?6. Most term papers require weeks of organizedresearch, writing and editing. Develop a timeline for yourself and discipline yourself to stick toit. If you have some choice in the topic, chooseone about which you are genuinely curious. Useyour school’s library staff to help you get goingon research. Most of them have master’s degreesrelated to how to do research; let them be helpful!Organize the structure of your paper.

The “bottom line” of going to college is to getthe education that will help you to develop thenecessary skills and maturity that are needed tofind a job/career that is satisfying financially andwhich produces energy, vitality and enthusiasm inyour life.DiscoverThe location and nature of your job, and the powerof your intention to have what you want, will havea major impact on the quality of your life. Whatdo you really want the next stage of your life to beabout? What arena(s) do you want to explore andspend time in, who do you want to become, howdo you want to spend time? These are some of the“soul searching” questions you need to ask yourself.Just as important, you need to assess your interestsand skills. What things are you particularlyinterested in? What are your strengths? Includehobbies and recreational pursuits as well as themore usual career related interests. Certain skillsare needed in a specific occupation, such as aforeign language you’ve mastered, or draftingskills you’ve developed. There are also skills suchas writing or public speaking that can be usedin a variety of work places. Then there are yourpersonality traits that may point you to jobsrequiring more team skills than those requiringyou to work more independently. Consider whatskills you want to develop. Finally, distinguish yourown interests and skills from those your familywant you to have or think you have. This is your lifethat you are creating.After coming up with your list of interests andskills, explore what fields require your strengths.Talk – to peers, advisors, professors, family, friends,and people already working in the areas in whichyou are most interested. And read – newspapers,trade journals, economic outlooks. Spend timeon the Internet, checking out newsgroups,newsletters from trade organizations and anythingelse that is going to help you refine your area ofinterest. Gather as much information about yourareas of interest as you can. Go on informationalinterviews – many alumni/alumnae of your schoolare probably willing to meet with you to exploredifferent career directions. Does the long-termoutlook indicate this field is growing? Are thererelated fields that you might be interested in? Howcan your skill areas transfer into other fields, and isthat of interest to you? (For example if you want tobe a journalist, would you be interested in being awriter in a marketing firm?)PrepareWrite a resume. This will be an importantintroduction of you to your potential employer,so make sure it represents you well. There arenumerous books and web sites focused on writingresumes, offering ideas and even templates. Yourschool’s career office can also help you. Considerit a project that will take numerous re-workingsas it becomes more clear what type of job you arelooking for and what skills and experiences youcan bring to that job.ExecuteThe interviewing process is a critical piece of yourjob search. It is one of your best opportunities toboth sell yourself AND determine if the job you areinterviewing for has the potential of being a goodfit for you. Research beforehand as much as youcan about the job and the company. Think abouthow your skills could make you a very effectiveemployee. Your job in the interview is to bothconvince them that you are their best choice forthe position and determine if they are the bestplace for you. Try to anticipate what some of theirquestions might be. Prepare questions both thatyou want answered and that show that you’vespent some time learning about their company.Use all the resources available to you as youprepare for the interviewing process. For example,ask someone in the career office to role-play withyou or read a book on the interviewing process.

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DRY MEASURE1 pint = .550 liter1 quart = 1.101 liters1 peck = 8.809 liters1 bushel = .352 hectoliterLIQUID MEASURE1 pint = .473 liter1 quart = .946 liter1 gallon = 3.785 literAVOIRDUPOIS MEASURE1 ounce = 28.3495 grams1 pound = .4536 kilogram1 short ton = .9072 metric ton1 long ton = 1.016 metric tonsSQUARE MEASURE1 sq inch = 6.452 sq cm1 sq foot = .092 square meter1 sq yard = .836 square meter1 acre = .404 hectare1 sq mile = 2.59 sq kilometers1 sq mile = 259 hectaresTEMPERATURE:CelsiusC˚= (F˚ - 32) x .555FahrenheitF˚ = (C˚ x 1.8) + 32LONG MEASURE1 inch = 25 mm (2.54 cm)1 foot = .3 meter1 yard = .9144 meter1 mile = 1.609 kilometersCUBIC MEASURE1 cu inch = 16.38 cu centimeters1 cu foot = .0283 cu meter1 cu yard = .764 cu meterMETRIC MEASURE1 millimeter = .04 inch1 meter = 3.3 feet1 meter = 1.1 yards1 kilometer = .6 miles1 sq centimeter = .16 square inch1 sq meter = 11 square feet1 sq meter = 1.2 square yards1 cu centimeter = .06 cubic inch1 cubic meter = 35 cubic feet1 cubic meter = 1.3 cubic yards1 liter = 1.06 quarts1 cubic meter = 264 gallons1 gram = .035 ounces1 kilogram = 2.2 pounds1 kilowatt = 1.3 horsepower1 horsepower = .75 kilowatt

FormulasDistance from one point (x 1, y 1)to (x 2, y 2) is...d = (x 2- x 1) 2 + (y 2- y 1) 2Equations...Slope - interceptHorizontal lineVertical line x = ay = mx + by = bMidpoint of a line segment...(x 1+ x 2y 1+ y 2),22Quadratic Formulax = -b + - b 2 - 4ac2aa = 0Slope of a line containing points(x 1, y 1) to (x 2, y 2)...M =y 2- y 1x 2- x 1Angles90180An acute angle isless than 90A right angleis 90An obtuse angleis greater than 90A straight angleis 180Complementary anglesadd up to 90Supplementary anglesadd up to 180One complete angleof rotation = 360The sum of the angles ofa triangle equal 180B1212AC1 + 2 = 90 1 + 2 = 180 A + B + C = 180

RectangleArea:Perimeter:Triangle1Area: 2SquareArea: Perimeter: CircleArea:π Circumference:πππ Right TrianglePythagorean theorem(equation): ParallelogramArea:TrapezoidArea:Cube Sphereπ π Rectangular SolidEquilateral TriangleIsosceles TriangleScalene Triangle60˚5 54 4380˚460˚560˚3 Sides of Equal Length3 Angles of 60 EachA32 Sides of Equal Length2 Base Angles are EqualA = BB60˚640˚3 Unequal Sides3 Unequal Angles

Properties of Real NumbersCommutative: a + b = b + a; ab = baAssociative: a + (b + c) = (a + b) + c;a (bc) = (ab) cDistributive:Additive Identity:a(b + c) = ab + aca + 0 = 0 + a = aFractionsab + c bab + c dabac =b c(a + c)=bad + bc=bd =Multiplicative Identity: a 1 = 1 a = aAdditive Inverse: -a + a = a + (-a) = 01Multiplicative Inverse: a = 1, a =a0Exponents and Radicalsabababcd = acbdcd= = adbca a = a 1a - =ba (a ) = a aa 0 = 1; 7 0 = 1a = a(a a b )= b 82/3 = ( 8 ) = (2) 2 = 4 (ab) = a b aFactoringa 2 - b 2 = (a + b) (a - b)difference of perfect squaresa 2 + 2ab + b 2 = (a+b) 2a 2 - 2ab + b 2 = (a-b) 2a 3 + b 3 = (a+b) (a 2 - ab + b 2 )a 3 - b 3 = (a-b) (a 2 + ab + b 2 )a 3 b - ab = ab (a 2 -1) = ab (a+1) (a-1)Changing Fractions to Decimals to Percents13/42/31/21/31/41/51/61/71/81/91/101.0.75.667.50.333.25.20.167.142.125.111.10100%75%66.7%50%33.3%25%20%16.7%14.2%12.5%11.1%10%To change a fractionto a decimal, divide the denominator into the numerator.To change a decimal to a percent, move the decimal point two (2) places to the right and add the percent sign (%)

y-axishypotenuseAx(adj.)ry (opp.)Trigonometric Ratiossin () = sin cos + cos sin sin () = sin cos - cos sin cos () = cos cos - sin sin cos () = cos cos + sin sin tan () =tan () =tanθ =sinθcosθsin 2 θ + cos 2 θ = 1cos 2 θ − sin 2 θ = cos2θtan 2 θ + 1 = sec 2 θcot 2 θ + 1 = csc 2 θx-axistan + tan 1 - tan tan tan - tan 1 + tan tan • sin θ =• cos θ =• tan θ =• csc θ =• sec θ =• cot θ =(opposite / hypotenuse)(adjacent / hypotenuse)(opposite / adjacent)(hypotenuse / opposite)(hypotenuse / adjacent)(adjacent / opposite)cBaAbLaw of Sinesasin A =bsin B =CLaw of Cosinescsin Ca 2 = b 2 + c 2 - 2bc cos b 2 = a 2 + c 2 - 2ac cos c 2 = a 2 + b 2 - 2ab cos Law of Tangentsa-b tan 1/2 (A-B)=a+b tan 1/2 (A+B)b-c tan 1/2 (B-C)=b+c tan 1/2 (B+C)c-a tan 1/2 (C-A)=c+a tan 1/2 (C+A)30sin 30 =cos 30 =tan 30 =123213236013sin 60 =21cos 60 =2tan 60 = 345124511sin 45 =21cos 45 =2tan 45 = 1

Use these pages to help financially plan for your year. Are you expecting to need more money than youanticipate having? If you stick to your budget are you going to have leftover money for next year? If there isa big discrepancy, not in your favor, can you cut down in some areas or get a job (or second job)?The Planning Stage:Calculate how much money you will have available to spendEnter that number below (A)Estimate what your monthly expenses will beWrite in the monthly amounts by category (B) and then total them (C)Multiply those monthly amounts by the number of months you arecovering with your funds available (D)Compare the totals: subtract (D) from (A), enter on (E)A. Funds I anticipate having available to spend this year:B. Monthly Budget:Tuition:Books:Clothes:Entertainment/RecreationCar insurance:Other:Other:Rent/Dorm:Food:Sundries:Gas:Dues:Other:Other:C. Total Monthly Budget:D. Multiplied by number of months funds are covering:E. Compared to funds available:The Doing Stage:Keep track of your daily expenses using a small notebook, your check register, ATM/debit receiptsand/or any other tracking method that works for you.Using the facing page, enter your total monthly expenses at the end of each month.Evaluate your spending habitsAre you over spending?Are you living more thriftily than you actually need to?Evaluate your spending requirements.Adjust your monthly budget accordingly.

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2010–2011AugustS M T W T F S1 2 3 4 5 6 78 9 10 11 12 13 1415 16 17 18 19 20 2122 23 24 25 26 27 2829 30 31DecemberS M T W T F S1 2 3 45 6 7 8 9 10 1112 13 14 15 16 17 1819 20 21 22 23 24 2526 27 28 29 30 31AprilS M T W T F S1 23 4 5 6 7 8 910 11 12 13 14 15 1617 18 19 20 21 22 2324 25 26 27 28 29 30AugustS M T W T F S1 2 3 4 5 67 8 9 10 11 12 1314 15 16 17 18 19 2021 22 23 24 25 26 2728 29 30 31DecemberS M T W T F S1 2 34 5 6 7 8 9 1011 12 13 14 15 16 1718 19 20 21 22 23 2425 26 27 28 29 30 31SeptemberS M T W T F S1 2 3 45 6 7 8 9 10 1112 13 14 15 16 17 1819 20 21 22 23 24 2526 27 28 29 30JanuaryS M T W T F S12 3 4 5 6 7 89 10 11 12 13 14 1516 17 18 19 20 21 2223 24 25 26 27 28 2930 31MayS M T W T F S1 2 3 4 5 6 78 9 10 11 12 13 1415 16 17 18 19 20 2122 23 24 25 26 27 2829 30 312011–2012SeptemberS M T W T F S1 2 34 5 6 7 8 9 1011 12 13 14 15 16 1718 19 20 21 22 23 2425 26 27 28 29 30JanuaryS M T W T F S1 2 3 4 5 6 78 9 10 11 12 13 1415 16 17 18 19 20 2122 23 24 25 26 27 2829 30 31OctoberS M T W T F S1 23 4 5 6 7 8 910 11 12 13 14 15 1617 18 19 20 21 22 2324 25 26 27 28 29 3031FebruaryS M T W T F S1 2 3 4 56 7 8 9 10 11 1213 14 15 16 17 18 1920 21 22 23 24 25 2627 28JuneS M T W T F S1 2 3 45 6 7 8 9 10 1112 13 14 15 16 17 1819 20 21 22 23 24 2526 27 28 29 30OctoberS M T W T F S12 3 4 5 6 7 89 10 11 12 13 14 1516 17 18 19 20 21 2223 24 25 26 27 28 2930 31FebruaryS M T W T F S1 2 3 45 6 7 8 9 10 1112 13 14 15 16 17 1819 20 21 22 23 24 2526 27 28 29NovemberS M T W T F S1 2 3 4 5 67 8 9 10 11 12 1314 15 16 17 18 19 2021 22 23 24 25 26 2728 29 30MarchS M T W T F S1 2 3 4 56 7 8 9 10 11 1213 14 15 16 17 18 1920 21 22 23 24 25 2627 28 29 30 31JulyS M T W T F S1 23 4 5 6 7 8 910 11 12 13 14 15 1617 18 19 20 21 22 2324 25 26 27 28 29 3031NovemberS M T W T F S1 2 3 4 56 7 8 9 10 11 1213 14 15 16 17 18 1920 21 22 23 24 25 2627 28 29 30MarchS M T W T F S1 2 34 5 6 7 8 9 1011 12 13 14 15 16 1718 19 20 21 22 23 2425 26 27 28 29 30 31AprilS M T W T F S1 2 3 4 5 6 78 9 10 11 12 13 1415 16 17 18 19 20 2122 23 24 25 26 27 2829 30MayS M T W T F S1 2 3 4 56 7 8 9 10 11 1213 14 15 16 17 18 1920 21 22 23 24 25 2627 28 29 30 31JuneS M T W T F S1 23 4 5 6 7 8 910 11 12 13 14 15 1617 18 19 20 21 22 2324 25 26 27 28 29 30JulyS M T W T F S1 2 3 4 5 6 78 9 10 11 12 13 1415 16 17 18 19 20 2122 23 24 25 26 27 2829 30 312012–2013AugustS M T W T F S1 2 3 45 6 7 8 9 10 1112 13 14 15 16 17 1819 20 21 22 23 24 2526 27 28 29 30 31SeptemberS M T W T F S12 3 4 5 6 7 89 10 11 12 13 14 1516 17 18 19 20 21 2223 24 25 26 27 28 2930OctoberS M T W T F S1 2 3 4 5 67 8 9 10 11 12 1314 15 16 17 18 19 2021 22 23 24 25 26 2728 29 30 31NovemberS M T W T F S1 2 34 5 6 7 8 9 1011 12 13 14 15 16 1718 19 20 21 22 23 2425 26 27 28 29 30DecemberS M T W T F S12 3 4 5 6 7 89 10 11 12 13 14 1516 17 18 19 20 21 2223 24 25 26 27 28 2930 31JanuaryS M T W T F S1 2 3 4 56 7 8 9 10 11 1213 14 15 16 17 18 1920 21 22 23 24 25 2627 28 29 30 31FebruaryS M T W T F S1 23 4 5 6 7 8 910 11 12 13 14 15 1617 18 19 20 21 22 2324 25 26 27 28MarchS M T W T F S1 23 4 5 6 7 8 910 11 12 13 14 15 1617 18 19 20 21 22 2324 25 26 27 28 29 3031AprilS M T W T F S1 2 3 4 5 67 8 9 10 11 12 1314 15 16 17 18 19 2021 22 23 24 25 26 2728 29 30MayS M T W T F S1 2 3 45 6 7 8 9 10 1112 13 14 15 16 17 1819 20 21 22 23 24 2526 27 28 29 30 31JuneS M T W T F S12 3 4 5 6 7 89 10 11 12 13 14 1516 17 18 19 20 21 2223 24 25 26 27 28 2930JulyS M T W T F S1 2 3 4 5 67 8 9 10 11 12 1314 15 16 17 18 19 2021 22 23 24 25 26 2728 29 30 31

2010Canada Day Jul 1Independence Day Jul 4Civic Holiday (Can.) Aug 2¹Ramadan begins Aug 11Labor Day Sept 62Rosh Hashanah Sept 9¹Eid-al-Fitr (end of Ramadan) Sept 102Yom Kippur Sept 182Sukkot Sept 23Columbus Day (U.S.A.) Oct 11Thanksgiving Day (Can.) Oct 11United Nations Day Oct 24Halloween Oct 31All Saints’ Day Nov 1Election Day Nov 2Standard Time Resumes Nov 7Remembrance Day (Can.) Nov 11Veterans’ Day (U.S.A.) Nov 11Thanksgiving (U.S.A.) Nov 252Chanukah Dec 2Winter Solstice Dec 21Christmas Dec 25Kwanzaa Begins Dec 26Boxing Day (Can.) Dec 262011New Year’s Day Jan 1Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Jan 17Chinese New Year Feb 3Valentine’s Day Feb 14Presidents’ Day (U.S.A.) Feb 21Ash Wednesday Mar 9Daylight Saving Time Begins Mar 13St. Patrick’s Day Mar 172Purim Mar 20Palm Sunday Apr 172Passover Apr 19Earth Day Apr 22Good Friday Apr 22Easter Sunday Apr 24Eastern Orthodox Easter Apr 24Cinco de Mayo May 5Mother’s Day May 8Memorial Day (U.S.A.) May 302Shavuot June 8Father’s Day Jun 19Summer Solstice Jun 211 Islamic holidays are set by lunar observation and mayvary by 1–2 days from what is predicted here.2 Jewish holidays begin at sundown on the previous day.Personal Holidays or Important Dates:

1. College Hall2. Austin Hallof Science3. Kilcawley Hall4. Morley MusicBuilding5. Arthur S. Holden Center6. Ritter Hall7. Dickinson Hall8. Andrews Hall9. Fowler Hall10. Physical Plant11. Jerome T. OsborneFamily Athletic& Wellness Center12. Slattery Field13. James F. Lincoln Library14. Student Success Center15. Fine Arts Building16. Ritchie Gym17. Garfield Center18. Garfield Center Annex19. Mathews House